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About the role:

As a Project Worker Complex Needs in our ELMS Service in Waltham Forest, you will have the rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals living with paranoid schizophrenia and other complex needs. Your role will be diverse and impactful, working directly with residents to provide essential support through key working, daily shift delivery, and client recording. You’ll also liaise with mental health professionals, helping coordinate appointments and advocating for residents when needed, ensuring they receive the care and attention they deserve.

You will support clients through structured key working and carry out comprehensive assessments, including risk assessments and goal setting, all while promoting Single Homeless Project’s values and practices. By implementing holistic support strategies, you will empower residents to manage their diagnosis and address their emotional, practical, and housing management needs. The role also includes supporting clients through engaging social activities such as a lunch club, bowling, and an allotment group, creating opportunities for connection and growth. As you guide residents on their journey toward independent living, your work will be pivotal in helping them build the skills and confidence needed to lead fulfilling, healthy lives.

The rota runs over Mon-Sun and some weekends are required. You will also be required to do light household chores and travel between the houses on the project.

About you:

• A working knowledge of severe and enduring mental ill-health, and the interventions and effective approaches to supporting individuals experiencing such conditions.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively, prioritising different areas of work according to need.
• The ability to coach someone to undertake a range of practical tasks relating to living independently.
• A Person-Centred support approach and the ability to create collaborative support plans, build rapport, and foster collaboration with residents.

About us:

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.

We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need. 

Important info:

Closing Date: Sunday 30th March at Midnight

Interviews: Tuesday 8th April at ELMS in Leyton 

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant. 

Organisational Overview 

Screen Share is a dynamic, diverse and fast-growing charity with a clear goal: to ensure every refugee in the UK has access to a laptop and the skills to use it to achieve their goals. We distribute dozens of devices per month and run a variety of training programmes to support those who require digital access and skills to better their situation in the UK

Role Overview 

This new, exciting role sits at the heart of our growing charity. It is central to our conversion from a small laptop redistribution charity to the leading digital inclusion service supporting refugees in the UK.

We are looking for someone to coordinate our operations - specifically within our award-winning Digital Access and more broadly at an organisational level. This includes overseeing our fulfilment solutions, ensuring devices are distributed promptly and smoothly, and getting stuck in with the packaging, postage and refurbishment process. The role also includes managing our office and supporting the CEO with our HR process. 

The post holder will be extremely dynamic, communicative and proactive. They will have strong knowledge of IT and understand that our work with vulnerable adults requires an attitude and culture of equity and safeguarding. 

Job Description 

Operations - Digital Access Programme 

• Explain our referral system to interested parties, ensure our existing referral partners are following the system and respond to queries regarding the referral system 

• Be the primary contact point for our referral partners, informing them of successful referrals, delivery information and digital paperwork. 

• Lead on the allocation of devices to specific Screen Share clients dependent on the needs identified by the Screen Share team and the nature of the IT asset 

• Facilitate the delivery of devices and accessories to service users and technical volunteers via Royal Mail, DHL and other postal and courier services, packaging up devices securely and physically taking them to the Post Office where necessary

• Manage our client and asset management database on Airtable, ensuring all the relevant data is captured accurately and in line with our technical processes and data protection policies.

• Manage Screen Share’s stock of IT Assets securely and carefully, ensuring the highest level of security and discretion

• Manage Screen Share’s stock of IT parts and packaging, ordering specific parts and  packaging where necessary while coordinating with our suppliers 

• Support with the fulfilment elements of the Digital Access programme, including improving and developing partnerships with providers of IT parts, postal and courier services and packaging equipment

• Support the Operations Assistant with IT Asset collections and deliveries

• Support the Technical Lead with laptop refurbishment, including data sanitisation, operating system installs, diagnostics, device configuration and quality assurance. 

• Ensure any e-waste we collect or create which we don’t reuse is recycled appropriately in collaboration with our recycling partner

• Assign financial value to each device and support our E-commerce function where necessary 

Operations - Organisational 

• Manage our physical office such that staff, volunteers and subtenants can do their jobs efficiently, comfortably and safely - including but not limited to fire safety, waste management and printing.

• Ensure the office is fully secure and accessible and that there is a clear and effective line of communication between Screen Share, our landlord and subtenants.

• Support with the fulfilment elements of our other programmes, including booking workshop spaces, managing Oyster cards and exploring software which will make our systems more efficient and activities more impactful

• Where necessary, manage staff and volunteers working on operational projects, including Operations Assistants, interns and corporate staff on volunteer days. 

• Support the planning and execution of events, including event planning, venue bookings, budget management and logistics for staff and trustee away days.

• Administer DBS checks for staff and volunteers and ensure all those at Screen Share have attended our safeguarding training 

• Support the CEO with HR and compliance processes, including inductions for new staff; ensuring they work within the organisation’s policies; ensuring all staff are comfortable with our tech stack; organising staff training and well-being days; being the point of contact in a small team for disciplinary and grievance issues; developing and maintaining organisational policies; and ensuring we are GDPR and Cyber Essentials compliant. 

Personal Specification 

Essential

• Experience working in a busy Operations role

• Strong knowledge of IT (laptops, phones, tablets, monitors, PC’s) including computer components, troubleshooting, diagnostics and refurbishing procedures

• Excellent communication skills both in writing and verbally

• Excellent customer service instinct and responsiveness internally

• Proactive attitude, problem-solving instinct and willingness to take responsibility for multiple processes 

Desirable 

• Knowledge of or direct experience of the UK asylum and immigration system

• Experience of working in a charity or small team

• Knowledge and experience of holding responsibility for HR processes, data management and compliance 

• Experience of fulfilment processes in the UK 

• Experience in stakeholder engagement and communication

Battersea's Launchpad Programme team has been established at Battersea to deliver our huge exciting and transformational Data Strategy, streamlining the way we receive, manage and work with data right across Battersea. Our new approach will enable smoother animal, customer and supporter journeys and will help us to embed a truly data and insight-driven approach at Battersea.

Supporting the Senior Analysis Officer and the Reporting & Data Quality Officer, this new role will help us to provide and maintain comprehensive reporting and analytics for both the Income Generation and Operations teams at Battersea. By joining our team, the successful candidate will play a key part in enhancing our data capabilities and supporting our mission to be there for every dog and cat.

To be successful in this role, you will have experience of working with data visualisation tools, excellent numerical and analytical skills, the ability to communicate complex data, analysis, or technical information, and experience of writing queries to extract and manipulate data using (e.g.) SQL, Power Query, etc.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 18th March 2025
Interview date(s): TBC

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Finance Assistant - Part-time

Location: Rochester Airport, Kent
Department: Corporate Services
Salary: £17,500 (actual part-time salary)
Hours: Part-time, circa 26 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Flexible
Job Type: Part time
Contract Type: Permanent

We are Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS), and we fight every day to save lives. We are Team KSS, a close-knit team of dedicated, skilled, sector-leading experts with an incredible level of expertise. We are passionate about what we do which drives us to always deliver our very best.

We’re driven by our purpose of saving lives and ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients. Last year alone we responded to over 3,000 incidents. We are fearless and tireless in fighting to save every life.

Our charity headquarters and forward operating base are located at Rochester Airport, with our aircraft hangar and maintained at Redhill Aerodrome. When the call comes, we can reach any part of Kent, Surrey or Sussex in under 30 minutes.

As part of the Corporate Services function it is your job to support the organisation, ensuring it is fit to grow and deliver its ambition. We aspire for excellence in all we do, maintaining full compliance with regulation and ensuring every penny we raise is spent with the high-level care and consideration it merits.

Key Responsibilities:

The Finance team are looking for someone to give general support to the team in their day to-day administration and accounting tasks. The role would suit someone who is confident in working with numbers and with computers and diligently following clearly defined processes but is also ready to collaborate and problem solve when the need arises. Previous experience in comparable finance roles is crucial for this position.

As a finance assistant for KSS you will undertake tasks such as cashing and banking, purchase ledgers, sales ledger and credit controls, general accounting and finally legacies. Please see job description for full details.

Inclusion and Diversity

KSS is committed to creating an equal, diverse and truly inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome and able to be their authentic selves.

We believe that everyone has the right to live without fear or prejudice, and be treated fairly, and with respect and dignity regardless of race, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, social class, religion and belief.

We reserve the right to close the position early if the role is filled.

Benefits package is correct at the time this advert was published.

Benefits: 33 days annual leave rising with service, Occupational/Enhanced Sick Pay, Enhanced Parental Leave, Access to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Events, Access to the Wellbeing Hub, Money Purchase Pension Scheme, Group Life Assurance Cover Group Income Protection Cover, Critical Illness Cover, Employee Assistance Programmes, Development opportunities

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Join Us in Driving Real Change! Lead Hope for the Future's Policy and Engagement Team

Location: Sheffield HQ or Remote (UK-wide)
Salary: £43,235.28 per annum (+ £3,000 London Weighting, where applicable)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Are you passionate about inspiring change in the fight against climate change?

At Hope for the Future (HFTF), our mission is to empower individuals and communities to engage in meaningful conversations with politicians and drive bold climate action. We believe that through collaboration across political divides, we can create a future where climate action is central to decision-making in government and beyond.

We are seeking an experienced, passionate leader to take on the role of Director of Policy and Engagement and help shape the future of climate action.

Are you an inspiring, strategic leader ready to make a tangible impact? If so, this is your opportunity to lead our Policy and Engagement team, drive meaningful change, and be part of an ambitious, forward-thinking organisation.

What you’ll be doing

As a key member of the senior leadership team, you’ll have the responsibility of overseeing the delivery of our impactful projects and ensuring that our ambitious three-year strategy is achieved. You’ll provide expert leadership, empowering your team to drive engagement with diverse communities and policymakers across the UK.

Your role will involve:

• Leading and growing HFTF’s impact by overseeing delivery programmes, achieving targets, and ensuring financial sustainability

• Managing and mentoring a talented, motivated team while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment

• Strengthening partnerships with organisations, policymakers, and stakeholders

• Representing the charity in external communications, events, and public speaking opportunities

• Actively contributing to the overall strategy and direction of HFTF

What we’re looking for
We’re looking for a leader who is not only strategic and results-driven but also passionate about climate action and empowering communities. You’ll need:

• At least 3 years’ experience in a management or leadership role within a charity, NGO, or social enterprise

• A strong understanding of UK politics, advocacy, and public engagement

• Proven success in building and maintaining partnerships, particularly those that generate income or support paid services

• Excellent communication skills, including public speaking and working with diverse stakeholders

• Ability to lead and motivate a team, with a commitment to personal development and performance management

• Familiarity with project management, CRM systems, and monitoring & evaluation

Why join us?
 

At HFTF, we offer a unique, supportive environment where you can make a real difference. By joining our passionate staff team who are dedicated to real change you will :

• Lead a dynamic, passionate team dedicated to tackling the climate and nature crises

• Be part of a charity with a strong mission to influence national and local decision-makers

• Have access to generous benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), a pension contribution, and wellbeing support

• Work with a flexible approach, including remote or hybrid options

• Receive a competitive salary with London Weighting where applicable

This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference, lead our policy and engagement team, and contribute to the continued success of a leading climate charity.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: £43,235.28 per annum + £3k London Weighting for qualifying areas

• 30 days annual leave + statutory holidays

• Employer Pension Contribution

• Flexible working options, with the ability to work remotely or from our Sheffield office

• Well-being support, Bike to Work Scheme, and Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Location
This role is flexible—either based in our Sheffield office or working remotely anywhere in the UK. Some national travel will be required.

Ready to lead for change?
If you are passionate about driving action on the climate and nature crises and have the leadership skills to take HFTF to the next level, we want to hear from you! Apply now and help us create lasting change in the fight for a better future.

Hope for the Future is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Apply now

Ready to take the lead in shaping the future of climate advocacy? If you’re ready to inspire action and help us make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you. 

Applications close at 9am on Wednesday 2nd April 2025, click here to apply. 

Online interviews during week commencing 10th April 2025.

Could you be our new Service Manager?

Who we’re looking for

Are you dynamic and resourceful? Are you motivated by helping people to help themselves? Can you enthuse a volunteer team to support people experiencing complex and emotionally demanding issues? We’re seeking a Service Manager to maintain and develop our remote services from our office in Nottingham. 

You will be an excellent communicator, as well as a practical, well organised and hardworking individual, preferably with experience in the voluntary sector or equivalent transferable experience.

Reporting to the Head of Service Delivery, you will be responsible for recruiting, training and supporting volunteers to deliver a service to Litigants in Person, facilitating day-to-day operations, and building and sustaining relationships with key contacts at our partner university and the national court service. 

This post is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund

About the Role

Sense is recruiting for a Volunteer Development Lead to join our fantastic People & Culture Team, working on a hybrid basis between home and our offices in either London or Birmingham. We can also accommodate candidates able to commit to a part-time schedule (minimum of four days per week).

The Volunteer Team owns the strategic overview and direction of volunteering at Sense. As a key role in growing, supporting and enhancing volunteering across Sense, they work collaboratively with all functions across the organisation to help shape volunteering opportunities, improve volunteer experience and embed processes that ensure volunteers feel valued and empowered to make a real impact.
 

The main duties and responsibilities include:

• Support with the delivery of Sense’s Volunteer Strategy, helping to ensure all activity aligns with Sense’s vision and mission.
• Increase volunteer participation by developing inclusive and meaningful opportunities that cater to diverse interests, skills, and availability.
• Enhance the quality and impact of volunteering by establishing clear guidance on volunteer engagement and management.
• Ensure volunteering at Sense is accessible, inclusive and contributes to the charity’s overall mission.
• Develop innovative and new volunteering models, including micro-volunteering to further enhance our work.
• Help design and deliver Volunteer Management workshops to help equip volunteer managers across the organisation with best practice tools, and strategies to enhance the volunteer experience.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Experience in developing volunteer programmes and volunteer management.
• Strong knowledge of best practices, legislation and emerging trends in volunteering.
• Demonstrated success in delivering strategies and/or large-scale projects.
• Promote inclusive volunteering opportunities, identifying and addressing barriers to participation.
• Develop external partnerships to enhance Sense’s volunteer network and extend opportunities.
• Good knowledge of policies and practices in safeguarding, risk management, and volunteer engagement.
• A commitment to people with complex disabilities and Sense’s vision and values.

Personal Circumstances

• This role requires a hybrid working model, with at least two days per week in the office or visiting shops or other sites.
• Ability to travel to either our Selly Oak (Birmingham) or our London office.
• Applications will be considered from candidates able to commit to a part-time schedule (pro-rata, minimum of four days per week).
• This role may require occasional overnight stays for training, meetings or events. 
   

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. 

The newly appointed EA support’s the International CEO (ICEO). The ICEO holds overall responsibility for the global ministry, including all aspects of strategy and operations across multiple regions. The EA’s role will be pivotal in providing high-level administrative support to the ICEO, ensuring the smooth operation of their daily activities.

Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for animal welfare?  Do you have the strategic vision, commercial acumen, and media expertise to guide a respected charity in adapting to today’s challenging economic environment?  If so, Ferne Animal Sanctuary invites you to apply for the pivotal role of Chief Executive Officer.

About Ferne Animal Sanctuary

For over 80 years, Ferne Animal Sanctuary has provided refuge for unwanted and neglected animals, promoting animal welfare and finding forever homes for those in need. As a small independent charity, we are at a turning point, navigating a dynamic economic climate while seeking to diversify income streams and become less reliant on legacy funding.

The Role

As CEO, you will lead the organisation in reshaping its future, ensuring sustainability and growth during challenging times. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, your key responsibilities will include:

· Steering the organisation’s long-term strategy of increasing the number of charity shops whilst ensuring resilience and responsiveness to changes in the economic environment.

· Expanding and diversifying income streams to reduce reliance on legacies, with a focus on retail growth, fundraising innovation, and commercial opportunities.

· Enhancing Ferne’s profile through media, PR, and marketing strategies, growing awareness and support.

· Managing the charity efficiently and ethically, maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare and adhering to all regulations.

· Building strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders, donors, colleagues, volunteers, and the community to strengthen Ferne’s influence and support base.

About you

We are seeking a forward-thinking leader with the following skills and experience

· Proven leadership experience, ideally within the charity, retail, or commercial sector.

· A strong track record of achieving commercial success and driving profitability, with the ability to identify and capitalise on new opportunities.

· Expertise in media, PR, and marketing, with a proven ability to elevate an organisation’s profile and build engagement.

· A strategic mindset with the ability to navigate economic challenges and lead change effectively.

· A genuine passion for animal welfare and a deep commitment to Ferne’s mission.

· Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and influence a wide range of stakeholders.

· Outstanding ability to engage and inspire a diverse, multi-site workforce including volunteers

· Experience working with a Board of Trustees or in a governance setting is desirable.

What We Offer

· The opportunity to lead a well-loved and respected charity, shaping its future in a meaningful way.

· A dedicated team of colleagues and volunteers who share your passion for animals.

· A beautiful rural location in Somerset with a strong sense of community.

The closing date for applications is 24th March 2025.  Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview during the week commencing 31st March 2025.

About the job

We have an exciting opportunity for a Chef de Partie in our Catering team at St Joseph’s Hospice. As a Chef de Partie, you will ideally be used to working in a busy catering location, as well as working with fresh food, and have some knowledge of palliative care catering needs or have worked within the healthcare sector. The post requires an enthusiastic and confident approach where, as a member of the team, you will ensure that both our patients and retail customers’ needs are exceeded.

About you

You will need:

• To be qualified to C&G 7051/2 or NVQ equivalent at Level 2 or higher
• Up-to-date knowledge of modern cooking procedures
• Experience of cooking food to meet the specific nutritional needs of patients
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Where you’ll work

St Joseph’s Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity, and as such, it has a rich, Catholic heritage which informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds.

We provide high-quality specialist palliative care for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions across East and North London. We have a large team of clinical staff who work across community, in-patient and out-patient services delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families/carers.

Why work for us?

• 27 days’ holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service
• Enhanced hourly rates for weekend and bank holiday working
• Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events
• Season ticket/welfare loans
• Continuation of the NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme
• Santander Cycles discount and cycle-to-work scheme
• Health cash plan and access to EAP services

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 23 March 2025.

We are an equal opportunities and a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Charity People is thrilled to be working with one of the worlds leading feminist collective action organisations, Mama Cash, to recruit for a new Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead to champion their new strategy in engaging High Net Worth Individuals an Major Donors.

Post Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead

Location This organisation is based in Amsterdam and supports fully remote home-working, as such this post is open to candidates based internationally

Working Hours Full time, 36 hours per week with flexible working options

Salary CAO Sociaal Werk, scale 11, min. €4072,- and maximum €6780: This works out at €57,206 - €95,249, (equivalent to £44,409 to £73,942 GBP or $57,440 - $95,640 USD)

Note the salary is paid in the currency of the successful candidates location.

Benefits 26 days annual leave,

Reporting To Director of Partnerships and Communications within the Money Team

Line Reports 4 Direct Line Reports (2 based in Netherlands, 2 remote)

About Mama Cash

Mama Cash are one of the oldest international women's fund in the world, working to ensure that feminist collective action led by women, girls, and trans and intersex people is resourced, supported and connected within and across social movements. With a head office based in the Netherlands (and a growing number of staff based remotely), Mama Cash uses their role as a feminist funder, their experience of supporting feminist activism, and their geopolitical location to mobilise and move funding to feminist initiatives and groups. They do this by working in partnership with other feminist organisations, women's funds, and social justice grant makers and donors.

About the Role

This truly is an incredible opportunity for an ambitious and passionate fundraiser to build something special for Mama Cash. The role is integral in driving income growth from high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) and major donors across the US, UK, and Netherlands, developing a major gifts program, cultivate relationships with existing donors, and identify new prospects to help meet our annual fundraising targets.

Core tasks within the role will include:

• Develop and Implement Fundraising Strategy - Create and execute a strategy to identify, cultivate, and solicit high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) and major donors with an immediate focus on the US, UK and The Netherlands

• Prospecting and Donor Acquisition - Lead HNWI prospecting, generate new leads, and develop solicitation plans, with a strong focus on US-based donors.

• Relationship Management - Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential major donors, ensuring long-term engagement.

• Income Growth and Budget Management - Secure and grow income from individual donors to meet annual fundraising targets and

• Tracking and Stewardship - Manage donor tracking systems, oversee moves management, and deliver stewardship programs, including reporting and donor events.

• Collaboration and Strategic Alignment - Work closely with senior leadership to align fundraising efforts with organisational objectives.

The role will also play a key role in inspiring and motivating a brilliant team, with a key focus on:

• Team Leadership & Staffing - Ensure proper staffing, training, and professional development while fostering collaboration

• Employee Development & Support - Guide, coach, and motivate employees, conduct performance reviews, and identify growth opportunities

• Operational & Risk Management - Identify and address internal challenges, resolve bottlenecks, and mitigate risks in work processes

• Planning & Budgeting - Create, monitor, and manage annual plans, budgets, and KPIs for the sub-team

• Stakeholder & Vendor Management - Act as a key liaison with leadership, supervise consultants and vendors, and oversee budget management

• Process & Policy Development - Establish and refine IDR processes, policies, and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

As recruitment partner, Charity People is managing all applications for the position and would love to hear from individuals who have the following skills and experience:

• Commitment to women's, girls', and trans and intersex people's rights and the vision, mission and values of the organisation
• Experience of working in fundraising, with a focus on individual donor fundraising
• 5-10 years of fundraising/relationship management experience and demonstrated success in growing and securing income from HNWI and major gift donors and managing a HNWI and individual major gift donor portfolio
• Excellent verbal communication skills including English language skills, both spoken and written
• Successful track record of soliciting and closing major gifts (focus on HNWI) donations in the US and/or UK
• Knowledge of human rights, social justice, environmental justice, international development and/or (funding) feminist movements
• An ability to work both strategically and operationally
• Creative thinking and problem-solving aptitude

Key Dates

• Closing date for applications: Wednesday 26^th March 2025
• One Stage, Online Interviews - 7^th 8^th and 9^th April
• Offer made to the successful candidate 10^th April

If you're keen to lead a team within a dynamic and effective organisation and share this organisation's vision that every woman, girl, and trans and intersex person has the power and resources to participate fully and equally in creating a peaceful, just and sustainable world, then please do reach out today.

If you'd like to be considered for this role please send your CV to or call on 07563 030609 to have an initial chat about the position.

Mama Cash is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the diverse community. We particularly welcome applications from people targeted by sexism, racism, homo antagonism, trans antagonism, classism, and disablism.

About the Role

Sense is recruiting for a Volunteer Development Lead to join our fantastic People & Culture Team, working on a hybrid basis between home and our offices in either London or Birmingham. We can also accommodate candidates able to commit to a part-time schedule (minimum of four days per week).

The Volunteer Team owns the strategic overview and direction of volunteering at Sense. As a key role in growing, supporting and enhancing volunteering across Sense, they work collaboratively with all functions across the organisation to help shape volunteering opportunities, improve volunteer experience and embed processes that ensure volunteers feel valued and empowered to make a real impact.
 

The main duties and responsibilities include:

• Support with the delivery of Sense’s Volunteer Strategy, helping to ensure all activity aligns with Sense’s vision and mission.
• Increase volunteer participation by developing inclusive and meaningful opportunities that cater to diverse interests, skills, and availability.
• Enhance the quality and impact of volunteering by establishing clear guidance on volunteer engagement and management.
• Ensure volunteering at Sense is accessible, inclusive and contributes to the charity’s overall mission.
• Develop innovative and new volunteering models, including micro-volunteering to further enhance our work.
• Help design and deliver Volunteer Management workshops to help equip volunteer managers across the organisation with best practice tools, and strategies to enhance the volunteer experience.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Experience in developing volunteer programmes and volunteer management.
• Strong knowledge of best practices, legislation and emerging trends in volunteering.
• Demonstrated success in delivering strategies and/or large-scale projects.
• Promote inclusive volunteering opportunities, identifying and addressing barriers to participation.
• Develop external partnerships to enhance Sense’s volunteer network and extend opportunities.
• Good knowledge of policies and practices in safeguarding, risk management, and volunteer engagement.
• A commitment to people with complex disabilities and Sense’s vision and values.

Personal Circumstances

• This role requires a hybrid working model, with at least two days per week in the office or visiting shops or other sites.
• Ability to travel to either our Selly Oak (Birmingham) or our London office.
• Applications will be considered from candidates able to commit to a part-time schedule (pro-rata, minimum of four days per week).
• This role may require occasional overnight stays for training, meetings or events. 
   

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. 

To develop and lead the implementation of a strategic communications plan delivering high-quality coverage and resources to capitalise on high awareness of the power of personal music to help dementia and increase it further. You will support our work to empower people in communities to create and use playlists, encourage people to support our work through donations, undertaking training or sharing our message. To line manage and develop the Communications Officer, and collaborate with the wider team to deliver the strategy. To protect and enhance the reputation of the charity through proactive and reactive media relations management, stakeholder engagement and campaign management.

Key responsibilities

General

You must have empathy with Playlist for Life’s aims, values and objectives and strong understanding of the sector Playlist for Life operates in. Understanding the third sector and best practice in communications and marketing is essential. You will ensure a consistent ‘tone of voice’ for the charity and ensure its messages are delivered uniformly across platforms to maximise impact.

Leadership and strategy

· Work closely with the Executive Director, Business Manager and Head of Communities to develop a communications and campaign strategy that coordinates message-delivery in a creative and innovative way across all platforms to complement our operations and delivers our strategic objectives.

· Manage the reputation of the organisation, reviewing and updating our brand guidelines. Including developing communication handling plans for sensitive issues and advising staff and trustees.

· Ensure appropriate sign-off procedures and communication guidelines to protect and enhance the Playlist for Life brand and reputation

· Line manage and develop the Communications Officer role to provide the skills and capacity required to deliver the communications strategy including campaigns, event management, PR, digital engagement, social media, design of new materials and resources.

· Has budget responsibility for the Communications Team and commission and brief designers, consultants and other external suppliers

· Build on existing partnerships with other organisations and establish new ones to deliver joint campaign themes and increase our national impact.

· Work with the wider team and board on our fundraising strategy and ensure the communications strategy compliments and boosts our fundraising efforts to increase donations to the charity from individuals, corporate partners and trusts and foundations

· Work with our Business Manager and Head of Communities to promote and market our training to sell to care homes and other care settings.

· Work to ensure our website is easy to use and communicates our message to all of our target audiences.

Media management

· Manage the promotion of stories across all platforms – proactively seeking ways to raise our profile and ensuring the organisation is able to respond appropriately to media requests and enquiries.

· Act as a spokesperson for Playlist for Life if appropriate and required. Provide guidance and support to staff members or trustees who are acting as a spokesperson for the charity.

 Stakeholder engagement

· Work closely with the Communities Team to develop a communications strategy for engaging and supporting our community partners (Help Points), volunteers, lived experience ambassadors, and health and care professionals to keep in touch and share best practice.

· Support the development and creative of high-quality case studies, videos and photos to showcase impact, tell people’s stories and inspire others to create a playlist, donate to the charity or support our work.

Project management

· Prioritise, plan and allocate resources (including budgets and staffing) for the delivery of key communications activities, campaigns and projects on time and within budget.

· Oversee and organise special events and activities scheduled as part of the overall comms and PR strategy, National Playlist Day or other communications projects

· Increase the capacity of our Communications Team by working with external partners and contractors, and mentor and line manage any interns, volunteers or apprentices we may recruit

· Ensure that all duties are carried out in line with Charity health and safety and other Charity requirements and policies

· Carry out any other reasonable duties as required by the Executive Director.

Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may be added to or changed to from time to time following discussion and consultation with the post holder and line manager.

We work on a hybrid basis with an expectation to work from our Glasgow office at least three days per week.

Interviews will be held in person at our office in Glasgow week commencing 7th April 2025.

We are thrilled to be partnering with the a Health-related Membership Body, to recruit their new Operations Coordinator.

Our client is a leading academic pathology organisation in the UK, a registered charity and has strategic charitable aims to promote and support education and research in pathology to improve the understanding of disease. It achieves these aims by the organisation of educational and scientific meetings and funding of research.

Salary: £40,000-£45,000

Role: Permanent / Hybrid

Address: 6 Alie St, London E1 8QT

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced committee secretary or EA, who is keen to work within a more varied role.

If you have extensive minute-taking experience and would relish the opportunity to receive comprehensive training in Grants Administration, this could be an exciting career step for you.

Overview:

Working closely with the Operations Manager, you will lead on the following responsibilities:

* Committee Management and Support

* Grants Management (Training provided once in post)

* Membership administration

* Finance administration (Training provided once in post)

* Meeting / Events coordination

As well as training, this role offers a broad range of benefits including flexible and hybrid working and with a requirement to be in the Aldgate office two days per week.

Another huge perk is travel costs covered, if within London area, effective after 6 months.

Our client is made up of just two staff, the Manager, and the role we are recruiting to.
We understand this unique dynamic will not appeal to everyone.

If you have great organisation skills, meticulous attention to detail and ability to prioritise and meet deadlines we would like to hear from you. Due to the working dynamic, a good sense of teamwork, humour and a flexible approach is also essential.

Interviews: Thursday 3^rd (online) and Monday 7^th (in person) April 2025

Start Date: ASAP

Charity People are committed to providing equal opportunities and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds. If you require any assistance or adjustments during the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out.