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JOB PURPOSE

UK for UNHCR is seeking a passionate and skilled Digital Fundraising Officer to join our team, helping raise vital funds for refugees and displaced people around the world. The successful candidate will play an essential role as UK for UNHCR looks to recruit and mobilise new supporters and donors to the cause. 

Reporting to the Digital Acquisition & Mobilisation Manager, the role will help launch, monitor, and report on campaigns that engage supporters and donors. Two key projects within the role include helping deliver UK for UNCHR’s lead generation programme and working closely with the wider Digital Fundraising Team to manage innovation projects such as the UK for UNHCR virtual gift website. 

The role will involve working across a wide range of channels – including via web, social media and email marketing – ensuring the digital programme follows best practice for fundraising across key channels. 

If you are driven to make a difference during a critical time for the global refugee crisis, we encourage you to apply and help us elevate our fundraising and mobilisation efforts to new levels. 

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO  

United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.

Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.

Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection, and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING 

We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of being a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, or a stateless person.  

UK for UNHCR is proud to have Diversity & Inclusion Working Group. The Diversity & Inclusion Working Group is a group of colleagues focusing on tasks that drive action in the implementation of our D&I Approach.  The group also works to create safe spaces that brings colleagues together for events, discussions and learning experiences that celebrate and support diversity and tackle barriers to inclusion. 

We are also open to flexibility in many ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours. Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.

ROLE RESPONSIBLITIES

• Work in close collaboration with the Digital Acquisition & Mobilisation Manager to contribute to the planning and delivery of digital fundraising and mobilisation appeals – with a strong focus on lead generation (acquiring new supporters) and developing the virtual gift store. 
• Designing, launching and monitoring engagement lead generation campaigns on key channels such as Meta, Care2 and Blueprint. 
• Taking a leading role in developing, and further expanding, donations via UK for UNHCR’s newly-launched virtual gift store. Producing, editing and providing feedback on copy and imagery for social media posts, fundraising emails, and other digital platforms. 
• Close collaboration with UK for UNHCR’s Database Team to ensure accurate data capture and integration from digital fundraising appeals into database systems. 
• Regularly analyse campaign performance using Excel or Google Sheets and report on effectiveness to relevant stakeholders. 
• Work closely with digital marketing agencies and internal teams, including the wider fundraising and communications teams, to help ensure organisational alignment. 
• Effective personal time management to ensure deadlines are met and fundraising appeals are delivered on time. 
• Actively participate in meetings and planning sessions, contributing ideas and insights to UK for UNHCR's fundraising appeals and mobilisation initiatives. 
• Participate in on-the-job training to enhance skills and keep up to date with the latest trends in digital fundraising and digital mobilisation. 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE

Essential Skills

• Excellent digital marketing or digital fundraising skills: able to produce compelling, persuasive and concise copy for a range of target audiences across web, social media and email marketing. Strong proficiency with image design tools, such as Canva or Adobe Suite. 
• Experience with at least one of the following digital tools: Meta Business Suite, Meta Ad Manager, Wordpress, Shopify, Google Analytics, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, or any similar tools typically used by non-profit organisations for social media, email fundraising, or digital marketing. 
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, capable of organising and analysing data. 
• Proficient in using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint (or their Google equivalents), for creating professional documents and presentations. 
• Ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external partners, including digital marketing agencies. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Able to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks, meeting project deadlines. 
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new tools and technologies that enhance digital fundraising efforts. 

Desirable Skills

• Experience with delivering multi-channel fundraising appeals – for example appeals that span social media, website, and email marketing – would be advantageous. 
• Experience working with Salesforce (or a similar CRM platform) to manage donor or customer data. 
• Awareness of data protection regulations and other regulatory compliance for fundraising and electronic communication.  Understanding of the challenges and opportunities related to refugee support and advocacy. 

WHY JOIN UNITED KINGDOM FOR UNHCR? 

You will be part of a high performing agile team of talented people, all committed to build solidarity and raise funds for refugees and displaced people worldwide. You will be working in a flexible, supportive, and inclusive environment, where your work will be recognised and appraised. 

What else?

Wellbeing 

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays. 
• Employee Assistance programme providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing. 
• Access to 100s of perks with discounts on everyday purchases.
• Office wellness perks.
• Discount on gym memberships. 
• Hybrid and Flexible Working.
• Staff socials.

Financial

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8%.
• Non-contributory group life assurance scheme.
• Non-contributory Income protection scheme.
• One-off contribution towards homeworking set up.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
• Enhanced sick pay scheme. 

Development 

• Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.
• Individual training budget.

HOW TO APPLY

If you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, please apply by completing our application form which is available in the documents section.   

Closing date: Midnight 24th March 2025.

Interviews date: w/c 31st March.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please contact us using the email address provided when you click through to our online portal.  We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible. 
 

United Kingdom for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is registered with the Charity Commission (England & Wales), charity no. 1183415. It is the UK national partner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency.

Job Title

Fundraising Officer: Individual Giving, Corporate, or Major Donor

Contract

22 hours per week worked flexibly

Salary

£28,095 FTE (£16,705 pro rata)

Location

Hybrid – Hertford Office

Reporting to

Fundraising Manager

The role

Are you passionate about supporting unpaid carers? Do you have experience in raising money through individual giving, corporate support, or major donors? Are you looking for a flexible part-time role? Here is your chance to join an incredible charity within a small fundraising team.

The post holder will work with the Fundraising Manager to work on diversifying the fundraising streams for Carers in Hertfordshire. They will support all aspects of fundraising with a focus on building our supporter category and donors either via individual giving, corporate support, or major donors, although support all around will be expected.

Diversifying our fundraising is an important part of our fundraising strategy. We want to increase our unrestricted income to provide flexibility and security for projects which otherwise may cease to exist, as well as raising awareness across the county.

The post-holder will work alongside the Community Fundraising Officer and Fundraising Manager when attending events, both raising awareness, having fun, and raising funding for the incredible work of the charity.

Depending on your fundraising experience. you will be responsible for proactively developing our supporter category in the forms of corporate support, or individual giving, or major donors. The aim is to diversify our income streams and generate ongoing, long-term support.

We are looking for a self-motivated, charismatic, people-person who has a demonstrable record of raising income and profile at a local level and who understands the value in building quality, long-term relationships with individuals, corporates, and major donors.

You will communicate and work with a variety of stakeholders ranging from our wonderful team members, external groups, individuals, local fundraisers, schools, and businesses.

Main duties

To develop, support and deliver Carers in Hertfordshire’s strategy for unrestricted Fundraising.

1. Develop an individual giving, corporate support, or major donor programme to feed into our Fundraising Strategy.
2. Depending on your skillset:
   • If you have a Corporate focus - Identify and engage with local businesses and organisations to fundraise on our behalf– with the aim of securing long-term charity partnerships
   • If you have an Individual Giving focus – develop our supporter category to encourage regular donations across our donor platforms
   • If you have a Major Donor focus – identify and develop relationships with key major giving stakeholders across the county to secure ongoing fundraising support
3. Ensure seamless stewardship for supporters regardless of donation size
4. Increase unrestricted income and support either through individual giving, major giving, or corporate supporters
5. To develop and manage your fundraising campaign with the support of the Fundraising Manager
6. To support the Fundraising Manager with wider fundraising activity including community events
7. Ensure all fundraising activity complies with charity legislation, Fundraising Standards Board/Fundraising Regulator guidelines, Carers in Hertfordshire’s policies and procedures and Health and Safety requirements - and advise our supporters, where appropriate by sharing best practice guidelines.

Whilst the information above gives you the key tasks we offer full training and are focussed on the values and skills below so please use the information below to guide what kind of evidence you use to show your suitability for the post.

Experience

· Demonstrable record of achieving income targets

· Demonstrable record of building trusted, long term relationships with supporters (individual giving, major giving, or corporate)

· Experience in developing relationships from supporter to donation

· Experience of raising funding either via individual giving, major donor/gifts, or corporate support

· Experience managing fundraising campaigns to generate unrestricted income

 Skills

· An excellent influencer and negotiator who is able to develop long lasting working relationships and inspire confidence in the organisation

· Knowledge of the donor journey relating to your fundraising focus

· Commitment to the very highest standards of supporter care

· Ability to work both independently and within a team

· Excellent verbal communication skills

· Excellent written skills with attention to detail

· Ability to liaise with and gain the trust and respect of a wide range of people at all levels

· Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise work; handle conflicting demands, manage a wide range of projects and meet tight deadlines

· Highly motivated with the ability to take the initiative on implementing and advancing fundraising plans (based on fundraising focus)

· Commercially and numerically astute

Essential

Ø  Full, clean UK Driving licence, with regular access to a vehicle for work

Ø  To be willing to contribute to the achievement of the Charity’s strategic goals outside of the main responsibilities of the post and undertake any other duties as required by the Fundraising Manager, Head of Finance and Business Support or CEO where appropriate, beneficial and within capabilities.

Ø  Due to the nature of the role the post holder will be required to travel frequently in and around the County to meet volunteers and supporters and sometimes will need to work weekends or evenings

Please note: This Job Description is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of the charity.

Equalities Statement

Carers in Hertfordshire is a flexible employer, committed to openness and equality of opportunity in every activity, from the way we recruit and promote employees to the way we deliver our services. It is a core responsibility of members, employees, and volunteers of the charity to ensure that every individual we come into contact with is treated with dignity and respect. We want our organisation to reflect the diversity of the population we serve, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and diversities.

Mission statement - Vision for the future

Carers in Hertfordshire is concerned first and foremost to support the carer, whatever the caring circumstances or the condition of the person receiving care.

We aim to ensure that all carers in Hertfordshire are recognised and valued; are informed and supported in their caring role; have an opportunity for a life outside caring; can exercise a collective voice; and can be involved in consultation and planning to ensure high quality support services for themselves and the people they care for.

Health and Safety

The post holder is expected while at work, to take reasonable care for the Health and Safety of themselves and other colleagues who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.

Location: The role is based at the Trust’s office in West Berkshire with a minimum of two days per week expected to be worked at our Newbury office. Flexible working arrangements are available with the understanding that this must meet the objectives of the charity and requirements of the role.

Accountable to: Head of Fundraising

Start date: As soon as possible

Hours of work: Part-time (0.6 FTE). The role is part of a job share

Salary range: £22,932 - £24,651 (FTE) depending on experience

Purpose

The Fundraising Assistant provides support across all areas of the fundraising team, assisting with operational and administrative requirements and acting as the first point of contact for the fundraising team.

We are looking for a highly organised, personable and conscientious team member with excellent administrative skills. You will manage a varied workload and be comfortable working autonomously. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading mental health charity and play a vital role in a small but ambitious fundraising team.

Key responsibilities and duties

• Provide administration and operational support across the fundraising team.
• Provide database support and guidance to the team - training provided.
• Maintain all income and supporter records in the database, working closely with the finance team on processing income and invoices.
• Be the first point of contact for all fundraising enquiries (including those received by post, email and telephone).
• Develop excellent and enduring relationships with current and potential supporters.
• Work with the team to ensure that systems are in place to record, analyse and monitor fundraising activity and income.
• Help process donations and support with donation acknowledgment receipts and thank you letters, as appropriate.
• Support individuals raising funds for us, responding to enquiries, sending fundraising materials (including t-shirts, information packs, etc.) and thanking once their activity is completed.
• Support event administration, tracking fundraising pages and producing reports. Confidently navigate and manage platforms, such as JustGiving.
• Manage our trading activity, including Christmas cards, liaising with suppliers, processing orders, and working with volunteers to ensure the fulfilment of orders.
• Provide regular updates on progress against agreed objectives and contribute to wider departmental fundraising reports as required.
• Support the team at Charlie Waller Trust fundraising events (e.g. musical events, sporting events) as required.
• Ensure that systems and processes are effective, and that our database is being updated and utilised as the central source of information.
• Liaise with a wide variety of people and organisations including supporters of the charity, trainers, funders, other statutory and voluntary organisations who work in the mental health field, and members of the public.
• Ensure compliance to data protection, safeguarding, confidentiality and relevant organisational policies and procedures.
• Routine call handling as part of the wider office administrative team.
• Other duties as may be reasonably prescribed by the trust, appropriate to the grade and responsibilities of the post.

About our Trust

The Charlie Waller Trust was created by the Waller family in 1997 in response to the loss of their son and brother Charlie who tragically died by suicide whilst suffering from depression.

We have since become one of the UK’s most respected mental health charities for children and young people. Our overarching mission is to educate those with responsibility for children and young people - parents and carers, teachers, college and university staff, and employers - about children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing.

The Charlie Waller Trust is a great place to work. We care about mental health and wellbeing in our team and have a positive, enabling workplace culture. Our values drive our work:

• Warm: Positive personal connections are central to mental health; we aim to reflect that in all our relationships with beneficiaries, supporters, staff and volunteers.

• Empowering: We support all those we work with, and who work for us, to use their minds, hearts, energy and creativity to fulfil their potential.

• Collaborative: Partnership and cooperation are at the core of our work; we seek the views of those we wish to support and aim to put them at the centre of our activity.

• Compassionate: We recognise vulnerability in ourselves and others, especially where there is more than one reason people may be vulnerable to mental health problems, discrimination or inequality.

• Open: We believe in being honest about the way we work, our aspirations and where we need to improve; openness and good communication are key to good mental health.

Terms and Conditions

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and are working to ensure that our staff represent the communities we aim to support. We activity utilise positive action as set out in the Equalities Act (2010) to ensure we attract and recruit candidates from backgrounds and groups that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We therefore particularly encourage applications from men and non-binary folk, and those from Black, Asian and minoritised backgrounds.

When we recruit, we will ask all our shortlisted candidates to tell us about any reasonable adjustments they need. Our current office is only accessible via a flight of stairs. We would of course discuss home based working and holding team meetings in an accessible location as appropriate.

Benefits

We want people to thrive at the Trust; we believe you do your best work when you feel your best. That being the case, our team comes first, and we are proud of our culture: we offer a supportive, flexible and enjoyable place to work.

As part of our employed team, the following benefits are available to you:

• Flexible working policy - we're committed to helping you find a healthy work-life balance.
• Generous annual leave allowance - pro rata 25 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays PLUS the period between Christmas and New Year.
• Option for purchasing an additional 3 days annual leave
• A workplace pension scheme to support you with saving for your retirement, into which we pay 5%.
• Access to a 'Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan' - helping staff to stay mentally well and to support them through periods of poor mental health. This includes support for the cost of talking therapies where these are not available via the NHS.
• Opportunities to experience our charitable activities and impact at first hand by attending training and events and through involvement in relevant projects.
• Learning and development opportunities specific to job roles and on mental health and wellbeing topics.
• Career mentoring for all intern positions.
• Social events and team days.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Time off for volunteering.

To apply

If you would like an informal discussion about the role with Nick Appleby, our Head of Fundraising, this can be arranged via email to Nick -details are in the job description attached.

The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Monday 24th March 2025 – please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient and suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you’re interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please submit via your chosen job website, or send your CV and a supporting statement to Kerryn Cyfka - details in the attached job description. We ask that you structure your supporting statement, by providing relevant information under person specification bullet points (combining these if multiple points are effectively responded to by one experience). Please try to keep your supporting statement to a maximum of 800 words, excluding headers. Applications will not be considered without a supporting statement.

You will hear back from us by Friday 28th March, if not before and should you be shortlisted, an interview will take place w/c 31st March and will involve a competency interview along with a short written task relevant to the role.

We will provide details about the task 24 hours in advance to allow candidates time to prepare and we will also provide 50% of the interview questions in advance so that all candidates can perform at their best.

Person Specification

Skills required and relevant experience - Essential

• Knowledge of standard Microsoft Office software, especially Outlook, Excel, Word.
• Familiar with or keen to learn about charitable fundraising.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Effective communication with a range of different people and organisations.
• Excellent oral and written English and ability to draft correspondence.
• Ability to prioritise workload and respond to urgent issues and deadlines.
• Good IT skills, including an ability to troubleshoot.
• Logical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work efficiently, accurately and at speed as necessary.
• Ability to exercise discretion and good judgement in dealing with confidential matters.

Skills required and relevant experience - Desirable

• Experience of working in an administrative role.
• Comfortable working with databases to maintain supporter records.
• Knowledge of GDPR requirements.

Attainment - Essential

• Maths and English GCSEs, Grade C minimum, or equivalent by experience.

Personal attributes - Essential

Excellent attention to detail.

• Initiative-taker and solution-minded with a can-do attitude towards any task or challenge.
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
• Professional, enthusiastic and flexible, with a strong willingness to learn.
• Capable of working as part of a team and autonomously.
• A commitment to working to meet the charity’s objectives.

Personal attributes - Desirable

• Interest in and awareness of mental health issues.

Community Engagement Ambassador

Location: St Austell Income Generation Hub and with travel across the county.

37.5 hours per week

Salary: £27,963 per annum

We are looking for an energetic and cause driven individual to be an effective and compelling Ambassador for Cornwall Hospice Care, engaging with our local communities to raise vital funds through varied and creative, fundraising methods. The ideal candidate is a proactive, people focussed individual with excellent communication skills.

Your role will be to build positive relationships and promote our charity’s purpose, ambitions and values encouraging community support that helps us to achieve ambitious financial targets.

Working for us

Our employees and volunteers are essential to the care we provide and in return the charity offers:

· A chance to make a real difference

· Supportive working environment

· Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities

· Generous annual leave entitlement of 36 days including bank holiday.

· Contributory pension scheme

· Life Assurance

· Non-contributory medical cash plan, with the option to include your family members

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Enhanced sick pay scheme

The Operations Manager will work closely with the Managing Director to ensure the charity operates effectively. The Operations Manager will lead on the development of policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance, and robust management processes.

The Operations Manager will add to the staff team by bringing a skillset that is grounded in administration processes, excellent IT competence, and a numerate, systemising and detail-orientated mindset.

Programme Director | Full-time 35 hours per week (part time at four days per week will be considered) | £50,630 - £56,173 
Based at our offices in Clapham, near Settle, with a mix of office (minimum 2 days per week) and home working.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Programme Director to help shape the future of YDMT, a growing charity with a current annual income of c£2million,

Leading our projects and grant team you'll play a crucial role in bringing our interlinking projects and grants together under one new team, providing clear long-term direction and ensuring lasting impact for our beneficiaries.

About Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust 

We are a small charity doing big things to help to protect and enhance the People, Landscape and Wildlife of the Dales. 

For 27 years we have delivered diverse and inspirational projects, helping to plant 1.6 million trees and securing the future of more than 850 hectares of wildflower hay meadows, creating habitats for our wildlife and combatting climate change. We are passionate about inspiring disadvantaged groups and future generations to care for this special area.

About the role 

Our ambitious project strategies have enabled us to grow our woodland, grassland, wetland and outreach and engagement work. We aim to continue to develop these core projects, alongside our grants programme to increase our ability to help tackle climate change, biodiversity loss and connect more people with nature.

The Programme Director will play a key role in creating and implementing long term project strategies to build on the charity’s success. You will be leading a small team to deliver transformative projects, while identifying opportunities for collaboration and partnership work. Monitoring, evaluation and learning of projects and grants to continuously improve their impact, as well as a knowledge of Health & Safety Executive legislation, are key to ensure that all our projects are safe and delivered to the highest standards for our beneficiaries. 

As a member of the YDMT Executive Leadership Team, supporting the Chief Executive, you will help provide leadership, vision and direction, assisting the Board to set and implement the strategic direction of YDMT.

We believe the role will be a highly rewarding one, and a real opportunity for someone to develop their skills in a fantastic organisation, whilst benefiting this wonderful area and its communities.

About you

We're looking for someone with a background in project management who can combine strategic planning with excellent leadership and relationship building skills.

Your role will focus on leading major projects and grants programmes, managing multiple and complex delivery within timeframes and budgets.

You will be a natural networker and ambassador, who can confidently develop strong relationships with our stakeholders and provide inspirational leadership to our team. 

Underpinning all of this is your ability to work within our culture – which means sharing our values of being creative, caring, honest and enabling.

Closing date for applications is 9am, Monday 31st March 2025 via our website.

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual with proven experience to join our small and successful national charity as our Communications and Policy Officer.

Unlock has achieved a great deal for the people we support and that is testament to the talents of our dedicated team of staff and volunteers. Through listening and engaging with people who face difficulties because of their convictions we have an impressive track record of identifying issues, finding solutions and putting them into practice. We also influence policy and create systemic change.

Whilst we are a small charity we punch above our weight; we’re resourceful, impactful and work efficiently with like-minded organisations so that, together, we can achieve our aims. We are widely recognised as the go-to organisation in this arena.

We’re looking for an organised, motivated individual with communication and policy experience whose creativity and strategic thinking will be at the heart of communicating our work and advocating for a fairer future for people with criminal records.

If you are motivated to help people move on positively with their lives and create a fairer and more inclusive society, and based in London or the South East, this is the place for you.

The Royal Institution (Ri) is an independent charity which has been connecting people with science for over 200 years. Founded in 1799 through the wonderful generosity of 58 patrons, to this day we remain based in our original, magnificent, Georgian home in central London. Thanks to the support of those early philanthropists, the Ri has inspired generations of scientists over the years whose discoveries have helped shape our modern world.

The Ri has a clear vision that ‘Science is for Everyone’ and it is our belief that everyone should have equitable access to science. Through our packed event programme available in person or online, our UK schools outreach and social impact initiatives, and our global digital reach including over 1.5m YouTube subscribers we achieve our mission by connecting people with scientists to explore science together.

We are looking for a tenacious, determined fundraiser with strong bid-writing skills to join our Fundraising Team and manage our fundraising from grant-giving trusts and foundations. You will be results-oriented and a compelling and engaging writer who can work at all levels of the organisation to develop impactful proposals to attract funding which will enable the Ri to achieve its strategy and its potential. 

This role is key in maximising income from charitable trusts and foundations, collaborating across the Ri to develop innovative and compelling proposals, delivering excellent account management and stewardship to existing donors, and identifying, researching and engaging new prospects. 

You will develop cultivation strategies for current and prospective trusts and foundations donors, as well as implement and manage the stewardship programme to increase retention and value of funding.

About you

Driven and motivated, you will be an engaging communicator and creative thinker with experience at writing persuasive funding proposals and the ability to communicate complex messages to a range of grant-giving audiences.

Do you have:

• Substantial experience of fundraising in the cultural or education sector
• Trusts and foundations fundraising experience and strong bid writing expertise
• Experience preparing fundraising applications and grant reporting
• Demonstrable experience of maximising opportunities, securing income and managing relationships with donors
• Confidence, agility and initiative to work independently and find solutions to challenges 

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

This new post will enable ICCM to extend our community engagement offer in providing social activity within the lunch groups as well as other community activities targeted to the older Irish community. Engaging people to reduce social isolation, improve health and live well.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enhance our existing lunch club provision to ensure greater connection with the Irish community and provide awareness of support available to older Irish people in Manchester.

• Raise our profile and develop relationships with the established events    across Manchester.

• Widening engagement through outreach with other community groups.

• Monitor and identify the current and changing needs of the older Irish community to ensure ICCMs program supports those needs

• Monitor and report on outcomes and impact of activity.

• Promoting Irish culture through partnership and coproduction with arts practitioners and community organisaitons which serve older communities.

• To promote the wider work of ICCM, facilitating pathways to support where needed.

• To be aware of and maintain best practice in safeguarding.

• To commit to continuous professional development and keep up to date with best practise in the sector.

• To attend relevant conferences and seminars locally, regionally and nationally as directed by line manager.

• To participate and engage in supervision and appraisal provided by the manager

• To work as an accountable member of the staff team, working within the charity’s policies and procedures

• It is the nature of the work at ICCM that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances unpredictable and varied. All staff are therefore expected to work in a flexible way, when the occasion arises, when tasks not specifically covered in their job have to be undertaken.

• To ensure you fully embrace ICCM’s values in all your work.

Salary: £38,249 - £40,497                              

Contract: Full-time, 37h/week - can be arranged in line with our flexible working approach and to suit the needs of the organisation.

Location: Hybrid working - mainly remotely and at the OU Students Association Office, OU Walton Hall Campus, Milton Keynes

The Organisation

The Open University Students Association serves the interests of around 170,000 part-time and distance-learning students spread across the UK, continental Europe and beyond. Our role is to represent and support the interests of this vast and diverse community of students. The OU Students Association is an independent registered charity, governed by elected student leaders. Our team of vibrant, friendly and dedicated professional staff provide the vital support needed to deliver our ambitious strategy.

The Job

This is a new role within the Students Association and plays a key role in ensuring the financial stability and effective operation of the Association. This position is responsible for delivering insightful financial reporting, maintaining robust financial controls, and providing strategic support to budget holders. The role is critical in ensuring financial compliance, enhancing financial literacy across the organisation, and driving continuous improvement in financial processes to support commercial and charitable activities. Further information can be found in the Job-Related Information.

The Person

You are an experienced finance professional who thrives in a purpose-led environment, combining precision with efficiency. With a keen eye for detail, you ensure financial accuracy and compliance while embracing opportunities to improve processes. Tech-savvy and highly proficient in Excel and financial systems, you enjoy using technology to drive smarter, streamlined operations. You see learning as a continuous journey and are excited about the chance to contribute to a forward-thinking organisation. Most importantly, you are passionate about making a difference, ensuring that financial insights support a thriving student community. A full person specification can be found in the Job-Related Information.

How to apply

Please send over your CV and a supporting word document answering how you meet the below criteria in no more than two pages of A4:

1. Your experience in preparing financial reports, management accounts, and ensuring financial accuracy.
2. Your proficiency with financial systems, particularly Excel and accounting software such as Xero.
3. Your ability to streamline processes and implement technology-driven improvements.
4. Your experience in supporting budget holders and improving financial literacy within an organisation.

The Open University Students Association is committed to equal opportunities for everyone in education and employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Closing date for applications: Monday 24th March, midday

Job Summary

The Enterprise Lead role is a vital expansion of our employment work supporting the majority of our students who wish to secure paid work. The role will be varied working across our catering, gardening, and woodworking enterprises and will have significant autonomy to lead on strategy and delivery for these enterprises.

Who We Are

PIP is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities or autism to achieve their potential, and to lead lives that are as independent as possible.  

Our mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London, and run a number of key services to promote independence and choice for our students.

What You’ll Need

• Working with people with learning disabilities, or a similar client group
• Experience of managing or playing a significant role in employment schemes
• Project management, ideally with training schemes
• Understanding of and commitment to a person-centred approach
• An understanding of the needs of employers and ability to articulate the benefits of having a diverse workforce to businesses
• Able to establish, develop and maintain constructive and professional relationships, both internal and external, with a wide variety of professional and carers
• Evidenced experience of success in building strong and positive relationships with a variety of people and organisations

What We Offer:

• The salary for this role is between £29,500 & £33,000 dependent on experience
• You'll get 25 days holiday + bank holidays ever year. We're closed for Christmas but the rest of the year you may take leave whenever you wish
• An extra day of annual leave for each year you've worked with us up to another 5 (30 in total)
• We offer a travel subsidy of up to £7.50 per day to help with the cost of commuting
• We provide a 4% pension contribution
• Incremental pay progression
• It's an early finish on Fridays - we close once all students leave around 4pm
• Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling
• We offer regular team meals and social-generally during work hours and they are optional
• We offer a cycle-to-work scheme and other staff discounts.

Our Mission

PiP's mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London, and run a number of key services to promote independence and choice for our service users.

Our commitments

PiP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly applicants who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, such as people with lived experience of disabilities and individuals from Black and Minority ethnic communities. 

PiP keeps all personal information confidential and in line with current data protection legislation and GDPR. 

Closing Date:  March 30th 2025

We encourage you to apply early, as applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we reserve the right to close the advert sooner subject to finding suitable candidates. 

The new Chief Executive will be responsible for driving the strategic direction, leadership and overall management of our youth charity – joining at an instrumental moment as we finalise our new strategic plan. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive will play a key role in strengthening our local and national profile as a leading voice for LGBTQ+ young people. 

The Kite Trust exists to create an inclusive society where LGBTQ+ young people are healthy, successful and celebrated.  Our work supports the wellbeing and creativity of LGBTQ+ young people in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and surrounding areas through information, support and groups. We build inclusive communities to tackle inequalities through consultancy, training and education.    

The CEO will focus on the next phase of the organisation’s development, leading our staff team, working alongside the board of trustees and playing a key, visible role within the wider LGBTQ+ sector.  We are looking to appoint a dynamic and caring individual who has the ambition to deliver excellent services for children and young people that reflect their evolving needs. 

We strongly encourage applications from individuals aged under 30, who identify as trans and non-binary, are from global majority or migrant backgrounds, are disabled/neurodivergent and/or have other lived experience they would bring to the role – we recognise the valuable contribution that lived experiences bring to our work with LGBTQ+ young people. 

To assist the Charity Shop Managers in the day-to-day operational running of Willowbrook Hospice Charity shops at times when volunteers are not available with particular emphasis on maximising profit, excellent customer services and high standards of presentation, ensuring the allocated shop promotes Willowbrook and its purpose and supports our Lottery and Fundraising events.  It will also involve motivating and inspiring existing shop volunteers including the management of health and safety issues and training and development.  You will actively encourage new volunteers to join the Willowbrook Hospice Volunteer Service – this will be targeted and measured. 

The individual will have good general education, experience of working with volunteers, cash handling/banking experience and previous retail experience including supervisory experience.  A driving licence is essential. 

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• To handle all donations of stock appropriately and efficiently ensuring effective management of all stock resources received.
• To ensure all Gift Aid procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Merchandise and display creatively to ensure maximum sales and profit are achieved.
• To ensure the appropriate and optimum pricing of all goods in the shop at all times.
• Ensure accurate records are maintained and all necessary paperwork and progress reports as specified by the Head of Retail are reported within the agreed time frame.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• To engage with customers, authorities, agencies and contacts in order to encourage good working relationships and raise awareness of why Willowbrook matters.
• Ensure the day to day security of the shop’s takings and stock and to bank shop takings in a safe and timely manner.
• Ensure the building structure and shop equipment are appropriately maintained at all times. Report any defects or concerns.
• Ensure clean hygienic working conditions, ensuring the outside of the shop and pavement is clean and presentable.
• Ensure that stock meets Trading Standards compliance including electrical goods.
• Ensure effective use of volunteers to cover all shifts.
• Ensure the completion of all training for new volunteers and all completed paperwork is forwarded to the Head of Retail within 1 month of starting date.
• Assist with the completion of all mandatory training for all volunteers annually.

If you have a passion for retail and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Salary: £50,000-£55,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: London/Hybrid - Flexible office presence
Closing date: Rolling

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Head of Fundraising & Communications, working with the brilliant Neuroblastoma UK. Neuroblastoma UK is a small national charity dedicated to finding the cure for neuroblastoma. For over 40 years they have funded leading research to develop new, more effective treatments for children with this life-threatening disease.

As Head of Fundraising and Communications, reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, you will be responsible for creating the charity’s fundraising strategy, driving growth in both income and brand awareness.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Experience in writing and delivering strategies for fundraising and communications
• Proven track record of increasing income generation within a small charity
• Strong line management and team leadership skills

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Harry on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected]

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector. 

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. 

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.