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Key Purpose: As the HR Manager you provide and enable a comprehensive, efficient HR service to the charity, while ensuring legal compliance and best practice, and enabling a positive culture driven by ethics and agreed values.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advising and supporting managers on all RABI employee relations matters, ensuring full compliance with all appropriate legislation and regulations.
- Developing and maintaining positive employee relations, addressing concerns, resolving disputes to promote a positive working culture.
- Management of employee related legal issues, including contracts, terminations and grievances.
- Acting as the preliminary point of contact for the external HR specialist support. such as contracts.
- Developing and implementing recruitment strategies to attract and retain the best possible talent to the charity.
- Leading on the development and improvement of HR policies, KPIs, procedures and initiatives to ensure they are fit for purpose and revised as needed to support changes in legislation and RABI’s strategy.
- Leading the development and implementation of strategies to enhance employee satisfaction and retention.
- Working closely with the Learning & Development Manager to implement initiatives for employee development, training and career progression.
- Enabling and overseeing the employment journey from selection to offboarding.
- Leading the development of appropriate performance evaluation systems and processes. Providing guidance to managers on performance feedback, coaching and disciplinary actions as necessary.
- Line management, coaching and development of the Senior HR Advisor.
- Supervising the HR administrative functions, including payroll, benefits and record-keeping.
- Championing a positive and inclusive working environment through the implementation of HR and organisational processes that promote diversity and equality and mitigate bias.
- Contributing to the development and promotion of employee well-being initiatives.
- Managing the HR departmental budget effectively, allocating resources efficiently to support HR initiatives and meet organisational goals.
- Supporting the development and circulation of internal communication for employee related matters.
- Supporting the Senior Leadership Team to manage the impacts of major change initiatives, develop staffing planning and create and monitor ongoing organisational development.
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Proven experience in HR management, preferably in the charity sector or similar non-profit organisation (minimum two years of managerial experience.)
- Current knowledge of Employment Law and predicted trends.
- Level 5 CIPD or equivalent HR related qualification/HR experience.
- Solid organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive attitude towards all stakeholders.
- Self-motivated with a solution-orientated approach.
- Demonstrable ability to uphold the key principles of HR including confidentiality, fairness, integrity, respect.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Possesses a valid UK driving license.
Desirable:
- Level 7 CIPD or equivalent.
- Background in coaching and mentoring.
- Familiarity with farming practices.
- Skills in process improvement.
This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments at RABI.
RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI as a result of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications and abilities.
Early applications are encouraged for this position as shortlisting and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable application prior to the deadline.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
I have a really exciting, newly created Communications Manager role with a small Arts and Community charity, where you will come in as a Communications expert, and build their strategy from scratch. You will work with an established organisation, helping them to reach the next level and reach wider audiences. The role is unique in that you can be strategic but also hands-on.
You will immerse yourself in the different spaces and meet the teams across London, and help share and tell the story of the charity. They are looking for a communications expert, who has developed strategies previously, and who are passionate about the arts, media and creative industries.
The role can be offered as either part-time or full-time.
The charity operates as a solution for otherwise vacant property, through charitable occupation. This can range from short term 18 months to 3 years or longer term 3 – 10 years. They currently have over 500 affordable artist workspaces, and 5 project spaces where they provide a programme of arts and educational events.
- Salary £35,000 – £39,000 pro rata
- Benefits: Holiday Entitlement (as well as Christmas period and bank holidays), Pension Scheme (you can opt out if you wish to). Commitment to your development, with quarterly meetings to discuss ongoing progress, address issues and revaluate objectives.
- Working either 3, 4 or 5 days per week.
- Initial 6 month rolling contract, with the view to going permanent.
- Location: Flexible working from home, and from their London office spaces. Predominantly in Peckham and Woolwich.
- Expectation to attend 4 or more events per month outside of working hours.
If this sounds like you and you’re keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP! Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
About Us
We’re an independent charitable foundation funded by Lloyds Banking Group. We work in partnership with small and local charities, people and communities, changing lives and working towards a more just and compassionate society.
We want to help charities become more resilient so they can thrive beyond the lifetime of our relationship. We do this is by helping our charity partners identify their development goals, sharing our tools and resources and drawing on our connections with Lloyds Banking Group and other partners.
We are now accepting applications for local Development Partners to bring specific areas of skills and expertise.
The Role
As a Development Partner, you will provide bespoke organisational development support that is tailored to the needs of small charities. Support will be delivered either face to face or online, dependent on the needs of the organisation.
Please note: this recruitment exercise is aimed at people who are independent freelance consultants and not regional/national organisations.
About You
To be considered as a Development Partner, you will need:
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A strong understanding and commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and confidently work with charity leaders
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Demonstrable ability to offer direction that will successfully deliver results with vision, innovation, and resourcefulness
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Demonstrable experience of working in a charity environment and knowledge of the current challenges faced by small charities
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Ability to manage the momentum of organisational development work, whilst appreciating the constraints of small charities
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Demonstrable skill at building and maintaining effective relationships with clients including strong and open communication
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Strong organisational skills and the ability to effectively manage a portfolio of client work whilst delivering excellent customer service
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Demonstrable facilitation and training skills with the ability to deliver effective and engaging sessions face to face and remotely
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IT literate with experience of using a range of packages including email, databases and online tools for example, Zoom, Teams, etc.
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Demonstrate the Foundation’s values
The closing date for this vacancy is Monday 22 July 2024.
Interviews will be held in the week commencing 02 September 2024.
The Foundation is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. This includes making changes such as providing note takers during interviews, additional time given for assessments and allowing candidates to use specific accessibility software so that Disabled people or those with long term health conditions can fully participate. We have Disability Confident Employer Committed status which guarantees an interview to Disabled people who meet the essential recruitment criteria. Please refer to our website for more information.
So, if you’re looking to develop your skillset as a Development Partner, please apply via the button shown.
We support small, local and specialist charities across England and Wales.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager on a part-time (21 hours per week), permanent basis. You will be responsible for maintaining the current financial position of the charity and ensuring they meet all financial regulatory requirements. You will work closely with the senior leadership team and manage a part-time bookkeeper.
Please note, this organisation offers flexible working, and the role can be done either on a hybrid or fully remote basis. The salary shown is the FTE.
As Finance Manager, you will:
- Produce monthly consolidated management accounts, rolling cash-flow forecasts, financial dashboards, annual accounts and annual returns
- Complete/submit quarterly VAT returns
- Ensure cloud accounting system entries and bank reconciliations are up to date
- Support the senior leadership team to monitor project income and expenditures, including ad hoc project reporting
- Review finance processes and implement recommendations to improve financial controls
The successful applicant will:
- Have significant demonstrable experience in finance within the charity sector, in a similar role
- Be fully qualified (hold a Professional Chartered Accountancy Qualification)
- Have QuickBooks experience
- Have a solid understanding of Charity SORP including Gift Aid and restricted and unrestricted income
- Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
If this sounds like you and you're keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP!
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a leading children charity to recruit for a Community Fundraiser - North Wales and Welsh Boarders in order to support and steward existing volunteer networks, develop new relationships, and establish new fundraising groups in for North Wales and the Welsh Borders.
Whilst the role is primarily home based, there is an expectation for the successful candidate to travel freely across Wales (travel expenses covered), plus occasionally travel to other parts of the country for team meetings, training and to support the wider team.
As a Community Fundraiser you will:
- be accountable for the delivery of a fundraising budget and help grow income to raise vital funds to support the work of the charity
- be responsible and accountable for the development of relationships with all supporters and deliver consistent high-quality stewardship and engagement programmes to retain existing and help grow new volunteer groups inspiring them to raise funds
- Identify new opportunities, to recruit and onboard new volunteers and fundraising groups
- Research, develop and manage a robust pipeline of potential corporate supporters
- Attend and speak at events and meetings, representing the charity when required
In order to be successful, you must have experienced :
- Experience of success in developing relationships to achieve results within a fundraising or income generating environment.
- Well-developed ability to lead, develop and manage relationships with individuals and organisations both internally and externally to achieve objectives.
- Excellent communication skills to deliver fundraising pitches, ideas, and project updates to a range of audiences in a clear, inspiring, and confident way.
- Ability to plan, monitor and implement projects/events/initiatives to agreed deadlines often with conflicting priorities.
Salary: £26,888 – 33,801per annum inc. home allowance
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Wales
Deadline: Tuesday 9th July at 8am
Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a medical charity to recruit their new Individual Giving Fundraising Manager.
In this exciting role you will be responsible for implementing the charity’s Individual Giving, Legacy and In Memory fundraising programmes. You will manage a team of up to two with the support from the Head of Fundraising, with whom you will work closely with to develop a series of targeted multi-channelled appeals and campaigns to engage with existing supporters and to attract, recruit and retain new ones.
You will be confident in handling and interrogating data, utilising your experience to deliver insight led creative campaigns across several channels. You will use data to test and learn through the delivery of persuasive and compelling appeals and campaigns - aiming to grow supporter loyalty and inspire repeat donations.
Your key responsibilities will include;
- Planning and implementation
- Increasing individual gifts through enhancing the supporter donor journey.
- Developing new individual giving appeals and campaigns with a focus on direct marketing across various channels to engage with new and existing supporters
- Donor data analysis and segmentation - Analysing and segmenting the supporter base to develop targeted supporter journeys and ask strategies
- Stewardship and donor engagement - Managing donor stewardship to provide personalised and engaging communications.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate;
- Experience of income generation from direct marketing campaigns across a variety of digital channels for acquisition and retention.
- Experience of project management to deliver campaigns within agreed timescales and budgets.
- Experience of using databases for targeting, segmentation, testing and response analysis and how to apply these learnings to future campaigns.
- Knowledge of Charity Law, Data Protection, Fundraising Code of Practice, and other relevant marketing or fundraising standards across the UK.
There are a generous package of employee benefits available, including Pension, Flexible working, Retail discounts, Generous annual leave and a Health cash plan
For more information about this position and next steps please apply here now. Candidates will be considered and interviewed on a rolling basis so plesae don't delay.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
As a Researcher, you will be running elements of our research programmes, as well as managing client accounts and providing them with consultancy support. This will include advising charity clients on what the results mean for their organisation and how to make the best of their research.
The Researcher will be a core member of the Public Audiences team, working on our regular tracking research in the UK, Ireland and Canada, as well as on bespoke projects. In practice, this means working on a wide variety of topics and using many different research methodologies to help charities make better decisions. Key topics we cover in our research and outputs include brand, communications, fundraising, reputation and trust.
Many charities subscribe to our regular tracking research, which primarily focuses on research with the general public and MPs. Some charities need more bespoke research, which would involve the team working closely with clients to help understand their needs and to design research projects to meet their objectives. This type of work could include: online surveys to measure people’s attitudes on social issues to influence the development of a campaign; interviews with service users to explore the impact of their services; focus groups to test understanding of a charity’s brand and communication; or supporter satisfaction surveys to understand the motivations and retention of supporters.
nfpResearch is based in Spitalfields, near Liverpool Street. We adopt a flexible working environment, enabling staff to work both at home and in the office. We require one day a month in the office at least, though the successful candidate may be expected to work in-office on additional days throughout the year for training or events, etc. nfpResearch operates a 100-90-100 working policy. You will receive 100% of the listed remuneration for working 90% of required hours, provided 100% of your work-load is met. This means you can flexibly choose to take a half-day every week, or a day off every two weeks.
Description of responsibilities and opportunities:
• Opportunities to work on the research we conduct for a whole range of charities in the UK and other countries
• You will primarily be working on our nfpPublic UK research, as well as on other public audience research
• You will lead on and project manage the nfpBrand tracker. This includes developing an annual business plan and working towards budget targets
• Managing elements of the nfpPublic UK research cycle, including creating and updating tracking questionnaires, liaising with suppliers to ensure successful fieldwork, analysis of results and compilation of online dashboards and reports
• Taking on a number of nfpPublic UK client accounts, involving advising clients on question design, carrying out additional data analysis, preparing and presenting at client debriefs including providing recommendations based on the research
• Management of one of our smaller research monitors or supporting management of a second large monitor
• Working on tasks involving more complex statistical analysis of data, using software packages such as Displayr, Q and SPSS
• Writing reports and blogs on our research, analysing our data and explaining what it means for specific clients or the wider charity sector
• Line management of one of our Research Assistants or Research Officers
• You will also work on bespoke projects, ranging from assisting with qualitative projects such as focus groups/interviews or quantitative projects such as segmentations
Who we are looking for:
This post would be ideally suited to somebody with a minimum of one years experience in a market or social research related role, with a strong interest in, or experience of, the charity sector.
Essential:
• Minimum 1-year previous professional research experience
• Experience of managing projects or research programmes, with minimal supervision
• Experience of managing clients or other external relationships
• Experience of presenting in a professional context
• Quantitative research experience, excellent numerical skills and experience of statistical analysis techniques
• Analytical skills and ability to interpret research, and explain what it means for a range of different audiences – both verbally and in writing
• A strong interest in some of the areas covered in the work of the public audience team, such as understanding public opinion, branding or communications
• A strong interest in, and preferably experience of, charities and not for profits
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint
Desirable:
• Understanding or experience of qualitative research
• Experience of statistical packages such as Displayr, Q and SPSS
• Knowledge of brand principles / experience of working with brand teams
In addition, we also like to see the following softer skills in all our staff:
Softer skills:
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Self-motivated, hardworking and proactive, able to deal with periods of heavy workload, and stay motivated during quieter periods
• Enthusiastic, personable and with a sense of humour
• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly as part of a team
What nfpResearch delivers to you:
• A varied and interesting role in the UK’s leading research consultancy, working exclusively in the not-for-profit sector, providing the chance to gain considerable insight into the sector
• The chance to be an integral part of a small but thriving, dynamic company
• 25 days paid holiday per year, plus bank holidays and days between Christmas and New Year
• Training for the MRS Advanced Certificate and a bonus if you pass the exam
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Marketing and Communications Executive
Leatherhead, Surrey (some flexible working options available)
Up to £29,500 per annum + benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension)
About the role:
We are looking to appoint a Marketing and Communications Executive.
Reporting to the Marketing and Communications Manager, you will be responsible for implementing and evaluating communications and strategies and campaigns and creating vibrant content that’s really focused on Rainbow Trust’s target audiences.
The post holder will work collaboratively across the Fundraising and Engagement team to support with the creation of news stories, press releases, blogs, campaign copy or email newsletters, website pages, social media posts.
What we’re looking for:
- An experienced Marketing and Communications professional – you have a motivational engaging style, who can draw out information and ideas of others
- Poised and outgoing – you are enthusiastic, with a collaborative approach to achieving goals through knowledge-sharing and working with others . You are excellent at building rapport and developing good working relationships
- A multi-tasker with a sense of urgency for achievement – you are comfortable working under pressure to complete tasks on time.
- A motivating, empathetic and persuasive communicator – you will ensure the family stories and voices are heard to key audiences and channels in all sections of the community, including media.
- Confident use of Content Management Systems and other databases– you have an imaginative and creative working style
What we offer:
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes:
- Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
- Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
- Time off in lieu
- Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
- Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
- Pension scheme (we will contribute 5% of your salary and you will contribute at least 3%)
- The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and half day Christmas shopping
- A recommend a friend recruitment referral bonus
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and a covering letter highlighting why your application meets the criteria set and should be considered above others to us via the link.
Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.
Harris Hill is delighted to be working with a renowned health charity based in London who are seeking a Trusts and Statutory Manager to join their team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in enabling the charity to fund research and to find new treatments and cures.
As Trusts and Statutory Manager, you develop and maintain a strong pipeline of medium to high value prospects (£50k+), working both independently and with the Prospect Research Manager to identify and qualify prospects with a particular focus on high value, strategic and multi- year opportunities. You will create compelling high quality funding proposals to generate income for a range of projects. You will account manage key Trusts and Statutory funders, leading on all aspects of donor care. You will also be leading on development of cultivation and stewardship plans for key funders, demonstrating creative and relationship-led approach to Trusts and Statutory fundraising.
To be considered for this role, you will need:
- Experience of creating bespoke written proposals and reports for Trusts and Statutory supporters, with a track record of building and managing a pipeline of high value prospects.
- Excellent written communications skills, including ability to summarise complex information into accessible language for lay audiences and showcase impact.
- Experience of Developing project summaries and budgets and maintaining effective systems to report back on project progress and expenditure to funders.
If this role sounds of interest to you and you want to have a chat and review the full job description, please do contact Dominic at Harris Hill on [email protected] or call him on 020 7820 7332.
Salary: £39,000 - £42,000
Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: London with hybrid working (minimum two days per week in the office)
Deadline – Applications are being taken on a rolling basis, so please send your CV and Cover Letter to Dominic ASAP.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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Job Purpose and Summary
Do you want to be part of an exciting and varied fundraising programme?
Currently, our student team supports hundreds of students per year to take part in some incredible fundraising challenges. This includes national and international treks and marathons, such as climbing Kilimanjaro, trekking across the Morocco High Atlas Mountains or running 26.2 miles through Budapest.
We have two roles available for Student Fundraising Assistants to work with the current team across campuses in the UK and one in Ireland. With the purpose to engage with students at our partner universities and inspire them to join us on a fuindraising challenge to defeat meningitis and tick off a bucket list adventure.
The Student Fundraising Assistant will support the student team with recruiting students to take on one of these challenges. Some primary tasks and activities will include attending freshers' fairs, presenting about Meningitis Research Foundation’s student programme at information meetings and making phone calls to those who have registered their interest.
This role requires strong prioritisation and communication skills, sensitivity and flexibility. Whether you come with direct fundraising experience or have transferable skills that the role requires, we will support and develop you to excel in your role. What we are really looking for is someone passionate about making a difference and who is confident and outgoing when talking to new people. You will be the face and voice of the cause when talking to students.
Meningitis Research Foundation is based in Bristol, but this role is flexible and is open to remote working with regular visits to universities across the UK.
We offer an annual salary of £23,000 (pro-rata), 6% employer pension contribution and employee assistance program alongside annual leave of 25 days per year (pro-rata). You will report to the Senior Fundraising Manager (Events and Community) within the Fundraising Team and work closely with the Student Team who will assign day-to-day activities.
Key responsibilities
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Visiting partner universities around the UK to promote their chosen fundraising challenge. These promotions include but may not be limited to; manning freshers fair stalls, flyering and delivering lecture shout outs.
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Maintaining positive relationships with the universities visited through good communication skills.
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Generate interest in the work of Meningitis Research Foundation and motivate people to register their interest in a challenge and sign up.
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Deliver short presentations at information meetings about the work of Meningitis Research Foundation and the fundraising support we offer to challenge participants.
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Make telephone calls to students who have registered interest in a challenge; answering questions, assisting with concerns and helping to overcome barriers to entry such as fundraising targets.
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Occasional need to assist with social media content e.g. creation of Instagram stories or posts using Canva.
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Other duties as reasonable requested by the Senior Fundraising Manager (Events & Community) or Head of Fundraising.
Skills and experience required
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Excellent oral communication skills, strong networker and a confident, outgoing manner
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Good organisational skills, ability to prioritise and juggle multiple activities
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IT competent - able to use Microsoft 365
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Self-motivated and able to use own initiative
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Team player with an ability to build effective working relationships
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Ability to demonstrate our organisational values in all areas of your work
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Ability to work anti-social hours (evenings and weekends) and at a high level of intensity
About us
Meningitis Research Foundation is an international health charity headquartered in the UK,
driven by a passionate mission to prevent the devastating impact of meningitis. Founded by
individuals whose lives were profoundly affected by meningitis; we are dedicated to enabling
positive change by uniting people and knowledge to save lives. The Confederation of
Meningitis Organisations (CoMO) is our worldwide network of people and groups who are
driven by a shared purpose to defeat meningitis. By coming together to share their diverse
experience and expertise, they are a formidable global force against this life-threatening
condition.
Please send a CV and a covering letter addressing all points on the job description and person specification by 9am on Tuesday 16th July. For an informal chat about the role please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Development Executive - Medical Science (Neuroscience and Brain Health)
Full time, permanent.
Grade 8: £45,585 - £54,395 per annum with possible extension to £59,421
Closing date: Monday 8 th July 12pm
Interviews will be in person at the University of Oxford on the 15 th July
Why Medical Sciences?
Oxford is one of the world's leading biomedical universities recognised for its outstanding quality and depth across the medical research spectrum - from genes to molecules, to big data and populations. With the honour of 12 Nobel Laureates over its long and distinguished history, the Division is consistently at the forefront of innovative and lifesaving science.
Their researchers work across the full range of biomedical and clinical sciences, from the molecule to large population studies. The excellence of our research is recognised by our top placing in international league tables.
The extraordinary depth and breadth of medical skills at Oxford is devoted to identifying the causes of disease, improving diagnosis and developing effective treatments and prevention. The Division is particularly interested in the "big" diseases where millions of lives can be saved - cancer, and infectious diseases such as malaria and pandemic preparedness. It also has world-leading research programmes in cardiovascular diseases, musculoskeletal disorders such as arthritis and osteoporosis and neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
What this role entails?
The Medical Sciences Divisional development team is small but highly effective, working collaboratively with colleagues across the Division and with expert colleagues in Development and Alumni Engagement. Both Heads of Department, Professor Belinda Lennox (Psychiatry) and Professor Kevin Talbot (Clinical Neurosciences) are closely involved with fundraising and will be strategic partners for the post holder.
This is a key role within the team and the post holder will have the opportunity to work with donors and academics at the highest level. Development at Oxford is well established and this role has the scope to work across a number of important and high-profile projects related to neurosciences, including mental health and neurological disease, including a future redevelopment of the Warneford site.
The post holder will manage a portfolio of more than 100 major gifts prospects. They will be responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of potential donors able to support Neuroscience related projects (encompassing mental health and neurological disease) in the Medical Sciences Division at Oxford, typically in the range of £100,000-£1,000,000 over time.
To be successful in this role:
* Proven fundraising experience in a complex organisation and direct involvement in securing major gifts
* Evidence of leading or contributing to a major relationship to achieve successful fundraising
* Ability to establish credibility, confidence and robust relationships with existing and prospective donors, and key stakeholders
* An ability to think both strategically and tactically about the relations between potential donors and fund-raising goals
* An ability to provide specialist expertise in the area of major gift giving, and to develop a long-term strategy for the solicitation of principal gifts
* An interest in mental health, neurological disease, neurosciences, psychiatry and general medical sciences
* An interest in higher education and ideally an understanding of the University of Oxford, and its goals in teaching and research
To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and person specification, please email Hannah at Harris Hill on [email protected] or call her on 02078207331.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
We have an exciting new opportunity for an Operations Manager to join the management team of this well-known local charity. The successful person will be working alongside our Centre and Shop Managers, and together will work as a team with responsibility for the day to day running of the Charity. Volunteers are at the heart of our charity and are central to all we are able to achieve so previous experience of working with volunteer is desirable.
Romsey Cancer Support Centre (Jane Scarth House) is a registered charity that has been providing practical support since 1995 to anyone whose life is affected by cancer. For the last 10 years we have operated as a completely independent charity.
Jane Scarth House, in the centre of Romsey, is a walk-in centre providing emotional and practical support with all services provided free of charge. Only a couple of hundred yards from Jane Scarth House is Jane’s, the charity’s shop, whose profits are used solely to help fund the services from Jane Scarth House.
The Operations Manager will lead on the development and review of policies and procedures and the implementation and use of technology/systems to enhance our effectiveness. They will also ensure our processes are compliant with regulatory/financial controls and be able to oversee facilities and infrastructure.
This part-time (0.5) role is based in Jane Scarth House with some flexibility to work from home at times.
We are looking for someone who is a great team player, a good organiser, has experience of a multi-disciplinary operational role, can work on business/financial plans, can monitor a risk register, who likes variety, who can set their own schedule (and keep to it), is prepared to research topics and take advice on best practice and who more than anything wants to be part of the next stage of our charity’s development.
Please see the job description for more details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Family Support Worker
12 Month Fixed Term Contract
To cover the North East of England
£21,000 pa + benefits (company car, 25 days annual leave and pension)
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.
About the role:
We looking to appoint a Family Support Worker to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our North East Care Team.
Reporting to the Family Support Manager out of our North East Care team base and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness.
Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand the processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact
What we’re looking for:
· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care
· A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly
· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines
· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)
· A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates
· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.
What we offer
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:
· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
· Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
· Company car for front line care posts
· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes, as well as a recommend a friend recruitment bonus
· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
· Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
· Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth
As part of our learning and development Anne Harris skills development programme, we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.
Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and introduction to play.
The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs.
How to apply:
Please visit our website via the link and apply online.
Interviews will take place either on Teams or at our North East Care team office, with the dates to be confirmed.
There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.
We are an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.
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Do you have your own experiences of living with mental health challenges?
Could you draw upon your experiences of managing your own mental health conditions and maintaining your wellbeing, to inspire someone else to overcome the obstacles in their life by providing them with emotional and practical support.
Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
Who are we?
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, Government, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations and our Camden Crisis Team Peer Support Service is one of our involvement services.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions, around health, care and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are supported when it matters most.
Our service was co-developed back in 2015 by VoiceAbility and people who use the services. This is now part of Reach Out Camden which is passionate about working together with Camden residents to design and deliver services that improve their mental health and for people to live healthy and fulfilling lives in a place where they feel connected to their community and have the right opportunities to thrive.
Your role will require you to provide one-to-one support for service users as they are discharged from the Crisis team, setting personal goals with the service user for recovery, developing ways with the service user on how to keep well and identifying their own personal sources of support. This will involve work and travel within the Borough of Camden but will be based in one of the Camden Crisis Resolution Team offices. The post is a permanent contract with a starting salary between £24,500 - £31,500 per annum pro rata.
Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day.
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time colleagues)
- 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Separate Life Assurance Cover
- Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
- Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme.
- Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance.
- Support with continuous professional development.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Peer Support Worker to join our team in the Camden Crisis Teams. We are looking for both full and part time staff, (working hours to be agreed, however, our service runs Monday to Friday, between the hours of 9am-5pm), on a permanent contract. Reporting directly to the Connections Team Leader.
Your role will require you to provide one-to-one support for service users, setting personal goals with the service user for recovery, developing ways with the service user on how to keep well and identifying their own personal sources of support. This will involve work and travel within the Borough of Camden but will be based at in one of the Crisis Team offices either at Daleham Gardens or St Pancras Hospital. The post is a permanent contract with a starting salary between £24,500 - £31,500 pro rata depending on experience.
How will you make a difference?
You will work with the Peer Support Team and draw upon lived experience to assist service users to move forward positively. Acting as a specialist resource to provide a unique perspective to service users.
You will hold a small caseload to allow regular sessions to be held with the service user, maintaining confidential records, utilising VoiceAbility and NHS electronic records system. Planning, implementation of and review of care packages, including parts of the individual care plan.
About you
We’d like to hear from you if you
· Have lived experience of mental health challenges
· Have experience of accessing mental health services
· Have experience of being in a supportive and enabling role
· Able to demonstrate a general understanding of Mental Health issues, with a general non-judgemental attitude, and the range of services available to support them
· Have an understanding of confidentiality and can work within organisational policies and procedures and local health and social care polices, guidelines and process
· Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience of working within a multi-disciplinary group
· Are Professional, enthusiastic and engaging, a good listener, empathetic and have a positive “can do” attitude
· Hold an Enhanced DBS with Children & Adults Barred lists (or willingness to obtain)
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications: midnight on 10th July 2024, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
Interviews via Teams or face to face: w/c 15th July 2024
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
We look forward to hearing from you.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR.
VoiceAbility reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a sufficient number of candidates apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill are thrilled to be working partnering up with DENS in their search for their new Senior Corporate Fundraiser. They are searching for an experienced corporate fundraiser to join their dynamic and high-performing Fundraising Team.
This role is based in Hemel Hempstead with hybrid working options, but being located within the region will be beneficial. You will need to have a car.
This role can be part time or full time.
Pays £35,000+
About DENS
Their aim is to be the first port of call for people in Dacorum who are facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion; to support and empower them to take the next positive step in their lives, secure and maintain a long-term housing option and be an active member of their community.
They ensure individuals have access to temporary and short-term accommodation, and individuals and families have access to emergency food and provisions. They provide a range of services so that people can develop the resilience, skills and confidence to take the next step in their lives.
Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for developing the DENS Business Partnership Programme, building a pipeline of high-value prospects, increasing engagement, and influencing the involvement of local businesses to support DENS ambitious 5-year growth plans.
To be considered for this role you will ideally be:
- You will be an excellent communicator, confident in networking and presenting a compelling case for support, target driven and have a background and successful record in securing high value gifts, business sales or similar.
If you would like to learn more then please do get in touch with Hannah at Harris Hill by emailing her on [email protected] or calling her on 02078207331.
Hiring Manager is reviewing applications as they come in.
Only suitable candidates will be contacted.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.