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Haven House Children’s Hospice supports hundreds of families, looking after children and young people who have life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. Our mission is to provide the highest quality palliative and holistic care services to children and their families in our local communities.
With funding challenges throughout the hospice sector, Finance plays a crucial role in supporting the charity and overseeing its financial management. As a key part of that work, we are now looking for a Finance Manager to oversee the operational activities of the Finance function.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Charity People is working with an innovative and award-winning arts charity in central London, producing exceptional live performances and sharing the cultural wellbeing of the performing arts with the local community. The Charity are searching for a new Head of Development who will play an integral role in designing and delivering a fundraising strategy and lead a brilliant team to success. This is a genuinely unique and wonderful opportunity for an individual looking for a senior management position in development and fundraising in a small and friendly team.
The charity lies at the heart of the local community, and reaches over 40,000 people each year through a programme of widely acclaimed performances and community projects. The charity is dedicated to breaking down barriers and enriching lives; outreach and education is at the core of its work.
The Role
The permanent role is full time, 40 hours per week, and comes with a salary of £50,000-£55,000 p/a. They have a stunning London location, and given the nature of the charity, is primarily office-based, however some remote working is possible:
- £50,000-£55,000 dependent on experience
- Location: Office working, with remote working possible
- 40 hours per week, core hours are between 10am and 6pm. Some evening and weekend work will be required (for which time off in lieu will be given)
- Line management of a team of 5 including 3 Managers, 1 Coordinator and 1 Assistant
- 22 days annual leave + public holidays
- Pension scheme
The Head of Development will deliver the charity's ambitious 3-year fundraising strategy and oversee all fundraising campaigns across membership, individual giving, trusts, foundations, and corporate support, as well as providing excellent stewardship to major donors. They will guide, inspire and support a high-performing and collaborative development team to achieve annual fundraising goals, as well as overseeing internal fundraising processes.
The postholder will manage and grow a portfolio of supporters, and work closely with the CEO on one-off major gift campaigns. They will also provide stewardship of funders to the highest standard, ensuring the delivery of promised benefits to all members and supporters, such as complimentary ticket requests, special events, and rehearsal attendance. Additionally, they will oversee the messaging and strategy for legacy giving and manage an engaging communications schedule for supporters that conveys the company's key messages and values.
About You
They are looking for someone who thrives in a creative environment, who embraces collaboration across teams, with an ability to build meaningful, trusting relationships with all stakeholders.
Some of the key skills and attributes they would love to see, include:
- A clear passion for the Charity's vision and mission, and an ambition to succeed
- Excellent relationship management skills, across multiple income streams, particularly with high-level donors and funders
- An ability to inspire and lead a high-performing team
- High levels of initiative, creativity and intuition when exploring different ways to maximise the impact of funding partnerships
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to show initiative and share the vision with the team and wider stakeholders
If this role inspires you to make that next move in your career, please get in touch with [email protected] to find out more about how you can apply.
At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Programmes & Partnership Manager
Tempo Time Credits
Mid & North Wales/Hybrid - homebased with local travel across your patch. Some national travel will be required
Permanent
Full time
Salary £27,000 - £35,000 per annum
Excellent benefits including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible and hybrid working, employee pension scheme, family friendly policies, Cycle to Work Scheme, Death in Service, and Employee Rewards and Assistance Programme
Are you an innovative and strategic relationship builder who can manage and oversee large programmes?
Charity People are pleased to be supporting Tempo Time Credits, a charity that brings people together in local communities to carry out valued and important voluntary work, with their search for a Programmes & Partnership Manager based in Mid & North Wales.
Tempo Time Credits started 15 years ago and is an ambitious movement that empowers, encourages, and engages people from all walks of life, from communities across the UK, to get involved and volunteer. For example, befriending or helping to improve outdoor spaces. Volunteers earn Tempo Time Credits as part of a reward and recognition which can be exchanged for a range of services and activities provided by our local and national partners.
In these challenging times, community support is more crucial than ever. Tempo stands at the forefront having engaged with 40 commissioned programmes, collaborated with 1,500 charities, empowered over 15,000 volunteers, issued over 1 million Time Credits, cultivated 750+ business venues offering rewards, and pioneered the world's first national Time Credit network.
Funded by the Welsh Government the Tempo Time Credits Cymru programme builds Time Credit networks across Wales and empowers communities to support pathways to inclusion and volunteering. As the Tempo Time Credits Cymru Programme and Partnership Manager, you will play a pivotal role in cultivating relationships and opportunities in Mid & North Wales.
Key responsibilities:
- Management contracts, staff and resources: You will ensure all programmes are delivered within budget, and you will oversee contracts and reporting, producing convincing reports that show impact and delivery of KPIs.
- Oversight of networks delivery and performance: You will oversee programme planning and network management. You'll map out community groups, service and business partners and set up project activities and events, including training and workshops for network partners and key partner staff.
- Stakeholder relationship management and reporting: You will develop and maintain positive relationships with key funders and stakeholders in the region. You will also oversee reporting on programmes and ensure evaluation data collection and dissemination.
- Development and implementation of local strategic plans: You will oversee implementation of regional plans, including coordination of priorities and allocation of resource.
- Profile raising and sustainability: You will speak at and attend events and meetings with potential funders and explore opportunities for growth/ You'll also oversee contract renewal process including development of sustainability plans or new delivery models and contract signing.
- Innovation, learning & development across the organisation: You will feed into innovation and development work through sharing learning and best practice across the organisation, and supporting development of systems and approaches.
The Programme and Partnership Manager will have proven experience in community development, stakeholder engagement and contract management. They will have a passion for heritage conservation and community development, and will be an inspiring leader, keen to develop their team. You will have strong communication skills, including presentations and report writing, and you will have experience facilitating workshops and training.
You will also have experience working with communities, public and voluntary sectors, the ability to influence others, and have experience designing and implementing new initiatives. Most importantly, the successful candidate will be proactive and passionate about communities and creating positive, lasting change, with an awareness of the voluntary sector and its opportunities and challenges.This role will require flexibility regarding working hours, including evenings and weekends when required. It also will involve significant regional travel, with some national travel and overnight stays. You'll need the ability to travel independently. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS child and adult barred list.
If you are creative and solution-focused, with the drive and energy to work within a growing, ambitious charity, we'd love to hear from you.
How to apply:
The application process is CV and Supporting Statement detailing why you would like to work for Tempo Time Credits and how you meet the criteria laid out in the Person Specification within the Job Description. Please visit the Tempo Time Credit website for the full recruitment pack or click apply to receive further details about the role. Please also complete the Equality and Diversity Form on the website. The closing date is 9am on 17th July with interviews held between 24th - 31st July.
As part of Tempo Time Credits commitment to Disability Confident, candidates who consider themselves to be disabled will also be given the opportunity to attend an interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role. By opting-in to this scheme, you are disclosing that you have a disability solely for the purpose of the interview guarantee and we will not assume nor infer that you wish to disclose or record your disability in any other way - including any reasonable adjustments you may need if you are employed.
Tempo strongly believe in the benefits of having a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
“There’s no doubt the North West Air Ambulance Charity saved my life. Without the care they provided so quickly at the scene, before airlifting me to the Royal Preston Hospital, it’s unlikely I would have survived.”
Do you want to form part of the passionate and talented team that raise funds to keep this life saving service running? We would love to hear from you! This hugely reputable and remarkable charity provides the enhanced pre-hospital care needed to make a lifesaving difference and quite simply brings the hospital to the patient, regardless of their location across the North West!
The Role
We are looking for a passionate Major Donor Fundraiser to join the hugely successful and vibrant team at NWAA. Duties will include:
- Managing and developing a strong portfolio of prospects and supporters, including prospective donors for future sustainable growth.
- Implementing strategic partnerships to promote NWAA’s objectives to major donors.
- Generating significant income from individual donors and developing relationships through stewardship and cultivation events for major donors.
- Leading a research strategy to identify cold prospects within the region
The Person
We are looking for an experienced Major Gifts Fundraiser who has experience of working on capital appeals. You should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver and develop strong networks in the North West. You will should be ablept to meet multiple deadlines with ease and be skilled at . A skilled researching,her with attention to detail and excellent proof-reading skills.
The team at NWAA is full of passionate people wanting to save lives across the North West, so you should be enthusiastic about the work of the charity and excited by the future of growth that lies ahead!
Why NWAA?
NWAA is a hugely reputable and widely recognised charity brand within the North West. Not only does the charity impact the region so positively, but it is also an incredibly supportive, collaborative and fun team to be a part of. This role offers the opportunity to build a career within the charity and there will be huge scope to learn and grow in this role. On top of this, the charity’s benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave and bank holidays
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Cash Back Scheme which includes cash back for dental treatment and a range of medical treatments as well as staff discounts with a range of retailers
- 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance helpline
- 6% Employer Contribution to pension
- Extra days holiday for length of service
- On-site parking
- Holiday buy back scheme
- Blue Light Card
If this sounds like the type of environment that would suit you for the next phase of your career, then get in touch! The role is permanent & full-time and offers the opportunity to work flexibly from home and across the North West. Please note you must have a driving licence and access to your own vehicle for this role.
If you think you could be the right person to fulfil the exciting responsibilities of this role, apply here, or get in contact with Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information.
Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.
Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.
Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
St Gemma’s Hospice is a truly special place.
“Our son, Joe Turner, was inspirational. He was determined, strong, kind, clever, funny, witty, sporty, thoughtful, generous and happy. He wanted to enjoy his last precious months ‘being a normal teenager’ and the St Gemma’s team did everything they could to support him in doing just that.”
St Gemma’s is one of the UK’s leading hospices and has been providing the best possible care and support for the people of Leeds for over 40 years! There has never been a more exciting time to join the hospice as the charity builds on the success of the past, with some ambitious growth plans for the future! We have a hugely exciting vacancy and are looking for a dynamic and innovative individual to join the charity’s successful and ambitious fundraising team. Could you be the next Senior Individual Giving Fundraiser of the largest hospice in Yorkshire?
The Role
As Senior Individual Giving Fundraiser you’ll be working alongside passionate and talented fundraising colleagues to achieve the charity’s ambitious plans for income growth. Your duties will include:
- Supporting the delivery of the existing Individual Giving Strategy and increasing acquisition, engagement and income.
- Developing income and expenditure budgets.
- Planning, developing and delivering the charity’s appeals and raffles offering.
- Obtaining compelling Hospice stories from patients and their families, volunteers and staff.
- Managing the stewardship of legacy pledgers and supporting with gifts in wills promotion.
The Person
We are looking for a talented, passionate and innovative individual to propel their income stream forward and achieve great results! To be considered for this role you should have experience working within fundraising or marketing and ideally a track record in planning and delivering campaigns or appeals. You should possess strong written communication skills and be able to write creative and inspiring content. As Senior Individual Giving Fundraiser you should have an exceptional eye for detail, and also be comfortable working towards deadlines and targets.
Apply Now
St Gemma’s is not just a place to work, but it’s a family. It fosters a positive, empowering and supportive team culture and puts huge emphasis on staff wellbeing. It is a truly special place, and this is an opportunity not to be missed!
If this sounds like the type of environment that would suit you for the next phase of your career, then get in touch! The role is permanent and full-time, and offers the opportunity to work flexibly from the hospice and from home.
If you think you could be the right person to fulfil the exciting responsibilities of this role, apply here, or get in contact with Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information.
Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Jen or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.
Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.
Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
Are you looking for a new role in Trusts and High-Value Fundraising? Are you ready to make a significant impact for spinal cord injuries? Charity People are delighted to partner with Spinal Research to find their new Trusts & High Value Relationships Manager. If you are passionate about securing high-value income from Trusts, Statutory, Corporate, and Philanthropic sources this could be the role for you.
Trusts & High Value Relationships Manager
£35,000- £40,000
London Bridge, Hybrid. Will consider remote
Reports to Head of Fundraising
About the Charity
Spinal Research fund medical research worldwide to develop effective treatments to cure paralysis caused by spinal cord injury. There are an estimated 105,000 in the UK living with an injury that shatters dreams, destroys ambitions and rips the very fabric of what was once considered normal.
About the role
As the Trusts & High Value Relationships Manager, you will play a key role in building and managing the charity's relationships with high-value funders. You will collaborate with senior leadership to deliver income from Trusts, Statutory, Corporate, and Philanthropy sources. Your expertise will be pivotal in identifying potential new funding sources as the charity evolves and expands its activities. You will cultivate and sustain relationships with funders and develop high-quality funding applications and reports to meet donors' monitoring and evaluation requirements.
You will contribute to developing relevant and insight-led products, campaigns, and initiatives to support income growth from high value audiences.
About you
You will have experience of trust fundraising and an understanding of high-value partnerships fundraising landscape. You will have proven experience in grant writing, management, reporting, and prospect research. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop persuasive fundraising proposals, reports, and other communications. You will have exceptional planning, organisational, and administrative skills with great attention to detail.
Your drive and ability to develop relationships will be your key to success in this role.
If you have the passion and skills to drive the fundraising efforts to new heights then please get in touch. As the role has been advertised before we are reviewing CVs on a rolling basis so do get in touch with Katharine at Charity People to book an informal chat.
At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Community Partnership & Network Coordinator
Tempo Time Credits
Neath Port Talbot /Hybrid - homebased with meetings in Neath Port Talbot and across the region
Permanent
Part time 0.5-0.6 FTE
Salary £22,000 - £28,000
Excellent benefits including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible and hybrid working, employee pension scheme, family friendly policies, Cycle to Work Scheme, Death in Service, and Employee Rewards and Assistance Programme
Are you passionate about creating lasting change, making a real impact, and acting as a catalyst for building stronger, more resilient communities?
Are you a natural communicator who is able to mobilise and influence stakeholders and build relationships with a variety of people?
Charity People are pleased to be supporting Tempo Time Credits, a charity that brings people together in local communities to carry out valued and important voluntary work, with their search for a Community Partnership & Network Coordinator based in Neath Port Talbot.
Tempo Time Credits started 15 years ago and is an ambitious movement that empowers, encourages, and engages people from all walks of life, from communities across the UK, to get involved and volunteer. For example, befriending or helping to improve outdoor spaces. Volunteers earn Tempo Time Credits as part of a reward and recognition which can be exchanged for a range of services and activities provided by our local and national partners.
In these challenging times, community support is more crucial than ever. Tempo stands at the forefront having engaged with 40 commissioned programmes, collaborated with 1,500 charities, empowered over 15,000 volunteers, issued over 1 million Time Credits, cultivated 750+ business venues offering rewards, and pioneered the world's first national Time Credit network.
Funded by Heritage Lottery, the project you'll work on focuses on working with heritage organisations across Neath Port Talbot to increase the number and diversity of their volunteers and to recruit and retain them in a sustainable way.
Key responsibilities:
- Building and Maintaining Relationships: You will build and maintain relationships that support Tempo objectives, seek to understand stakeholder requirements, and support organisations face to face providing advice and guidance around Time Credits.
- Communicating & Influencing: communicate openly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders, create local social media content and newsletters, persuade others using evidence-based knowledge.
- Volunteer Management: You will manage a team of local volunteers in each locality that provide on the ground support and add capacity in the local community.
The Community Partnership & Network Coordinator will have proven experience in managing and building relationships with stakeholders from third, public or business sectors, and monitoring business plans and budgets. The successful candidate will be able to work with senior executives and Government officials, plan and juggle multiple projects at once, and have knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office. You will have attention to detail, planning and organisational skills, and will be able to negotiate both internally and externally.
You will have strong account management skills and have experience of managing or working with volunteers. You will be experienced in working within a role with a varied, demanding workload with the ability to adapt to change, deliver results, and work independently, as well as part of a team. The successful candidate will be proactive and passionate about communities and creating positive, lasting change, with an awareness of the voluntary sector and its opportunities and challenges.
The role is part time and could either be 3 or 4 days (between 21 and 28 hours) with flexibility on when those hours are done, such as 21 hours over 4 days. The role will be subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check.
If you are a strong relationship builder, with the drive and energy to work within a growing, ambitious charity, Tempo Time Credits would love to hear from you.
How to apply:
The application process is CV and Supporting Statement detailing why you would like to work for Tempo Time Credits and how you meet the criteria laid out in the Person Specification within the Job Description. Please visit the Tempo Time Credit website for the full recruitment pack or click apply to receive further details about the role. Please also complete the Equality and Diversity Form on the website. The closing date is 9am on 17th July with interviews held between 24th - 31st July.
As part of Tempo Time Credits commitment to Disability Confident, candidates who consider themselves to be disabled will also be given the opportunity to attend an interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role. By opting-in to this scheme, you are disclosing that you have a disability solely for the purpose of the interview guarantee and we will not assume nor infer that you wish to disclose or record your disability in any other way - including any reasonable adjustments you may need if you are employed.
Tempo strongly believes in the benefits of having a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Asylum Matters is looking for a dynamic leader committed to fighting for the rights of people seeking
asylum. Our team of eight staff is geographically dispersed across the UK. We are a charity that
campaigns locally and nationally, in close collaboration with an extensive network of partner
organisations, to advocate for progressive change on a range of issues that affect people in the
asylum system in the UK.
These include;
- Our Fight The Anti Refugee Laws campaign
- Communities Not Camps, a campaign against mass containment sites
- Our campaign against Asylum poverty
- And the Lift the Ban campaign which we co-lead, and award winning campaign bringing together
over 300 organisations calling for the right to work for people seeking asylum
Asylum Matters was established in 2016 and became an independent charity in 2021, and plays a
significant role in efforts to defend the right to seek asylum in the UK and to bring about positive
change for refugees and people seeking safety here. We are a convenor and facilitator of
collaboration and joint action. Our work connects the local with the national, helps strengthen
collective advocacy on asylum reform and ensures it is informed by the reality on the ground.We are looking for an experienced campaigner, advocate and leader, with the skills and experience to
effectively manage people, teams and programmes of work and to develop and implement strategies
to achieve real change locally and nationally. The successful candidate will have a commitment to
working towards a fairer and more effective asylum system, and to empowering and working with
those with direct experience of it. They will have experience of Parliamentary advocacy and cultivating
progressive relationships with MP’s. They will be proactive, able to identify influencing opportunities
and rapidly mobilise support to respond to them. They will also be a highly effective communicator,
able to represent the organisation externally, build strong working relationships and close
collaboration and manage various communication channels. We are particularly keen to hear from
people with lived experience of the UK asylum system and anyone with lived experience who meets
the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The successful candidate must have the right to
work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about fostering relationships with donors and securing support for one of Europe's largest arts centres? Do you excel at networking, influencing, and communicating? Charity People are delighted to partner with the Southbank Centre to help recruit their next Patrons Manager.
Post: Patrons Manager
Department: Development
Reports To: Head of Philanthropy
Location: Based at the Southbank Centre Hybrid.
Salary Range: £36k - £38K
Benefits: A min 5% pension contribution (going up to 8% depending on employee contribution), 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, Enhanced sick pay, enhanced family leave benefits, up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors, staff ticket offers for SC events, free entry to Hayward Gallery, free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations, free staff yoga, season ticket loan
About the charity
The Southbank Centre is the largest arts centre in the UK and one of the nation's top visitor attractions. They seek out the world's most exciting artists, from household names to fresh new talent, and give them space to showcase their best work. They are dedicated to being innovative, bold, and experimental. They are committed to creating a place where people can come together to experience bold, unusual, entertaining, and eye-opening work.
About the role
As a Patrons Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of prospects and donors with the capacity to give gifts of £5,000 and above. You will secure regular giving from Patrons and the Commissioning Committee and develop strategies to grow support from major donors. You will have the opportunity to grow and shape the Patrons scheme. You will work as part of a small philanthropy team with a creative friendly team ethos.
About you:
You will form strong relationships with a wide range of senior people and have robust networking and influencing skills. You will be confident in presenting program information in compelling ways. You will be confident in your ability to judge gift solicitation and negotiation. Ideally you will have line management or supervisory experience but this is not essential. You strong analytical and communication skills will be the key to your success in this role.
If you are passionate about the arts, dedicated to creating welcoming spaces, and committed to sparking new thinking, then we would love you to apply. Please email a copy of your CV to Katharine Tinker-Switzer to set up a meeting to hear more about the role. The role closes on the 5th July with interviews on the w/c 8th July.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Katharine if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.
At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
ALDER HEY CHILDREN’S CHARITY
Job Title: Assistant Shop Manager
Reporting To: Old Swan Shop Manager
Salary: £24,825 - £26,603
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Old Swan, Liverpool
Job Purpose:
We are looking for a passionate, ambitious Assistant Charity Shop Manager to join our successful team to help manage our charity shop in Old Swan.
The Assistant Shop Manager will be an integral part of the wider Charity team.
Main Duties/Tasks:
You will be pivotal in assisting the Shop Manager in leading and empowering a team of volunteers to engage with the local community, maximising the contribution of gifts of time from volunteers, the gifts of products from our donors and the gift of income from our customers. You will be an ambassador of Alder Hey Children’s Charity on the high street.
Income generation
• Work with the Shop Manager to maximise sales and profits ensuring weekly targets are met.
• Support the team to maximise income from Gift Aid on donated products.
• Work with the wider Charity team to promote and support fundraising activities and events.
Volunteers
• Support and management of a team of volunteers.
• Utilise volunteer skill sets and motivate them to deliver great customer service and perform tasks in-line with charity standards.
• Maximise the shop’s opening hours and ensure the shop is open and managed by the shop team in the absence of the Shop Manager.
• Help to provide and support ongoing training and development for volunteers.
• Work and treat staff and stakeholders in accordance with the Charity’s values.
Health & Safety (in conjunction with Shop Manager)
• Ensure the shop adheres to Retail Health and Safety regulations.
• Ensure the Health and Safety of staff, volunteers, and customers.
• Help to ensure staff and volunteers are trained in manual handling.
Stock Control (in conjunction with Shop Manager)
• Ensure continuous, sufficient levels of high-quality stock.
• Be responsible for deliveries and stock controls.
• Ensure stock is appropriate to the business and priced accordingly.
• Maintain a rigorous process of stock rotation, ensuring rotation within expiry dates.
Customer Service
• Be professional, patient and have a ‘people-first’ approach to customer services.
• Be committed to the principles of equality, diversity, and collaborative working.
• Set high standards of cleanliness, display and merchandising.
• Establish quality standards, consumer safety and ensuring continuity.
• Play a key role in enabling the shop to represent the Charity’s values.
The charity is currently conducting a four day working week trial, due to end on 30th September 2024. This means that, for example, staff previously working 37.5 hours a week are now working 30 hours a week to enable a four day working week. The trial is monitoring the benefits of a four day working week against productivity. We are confident that by embracing a more flexible and balanced approach to work, we can continue to create a thriving and fulfilling work environment while driving growth and success for our charity. A decision will be made before the 30th September 2024 to agree the next steps, based on an assessment of the trial period; the four day working week trial may be ended, extended or adopted permanently.
Our Values
Here at Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide the way in which we work. By being courageous, working together, being passionate about our work, and making sure that we are creative in what we do, helps us to deliver the support necessary so that our hospital can continue to deliver the very best care for our young patients and their families. Our values are:
Courage: we try new things and take risks to innovate and drive forward new ideas. We have the courage to speak up and take a stance. We are accountable, responsive and responsible. We are unstoppable.
Together: we work together as one team, sharing our knowledge and learning. We work in partnership with patients, families, supporters and colleagues. We are respectful, celebrate diversity and empower each other to achieve our aims.
Passion: we are passionate about what we do and why we do it. We work together to share and grow. We inspire others.
Magic: we are fun, creative and child led. We create special moments, provide little extras and go further for our brave young patients.
How to apply
You can apply by clicking the link below. Applications must include your CV and a covering letter which answers the following questions:
· How do you meet the person specification? If you don’t exactly meet all of the role requirements but have transferable skills please do consider applying and provide details as part of your answer.
· Why do you want to work for Alder Hey?
Additional information is included within the Job Description and Person Specification.
Closing date: Sunday 14th July 2024
Interview date (to be held at Alder Hey Children’s Charity Shop – Old Swan): Thursday 25th July 2024
Alder Hey Children’s Charity will make every endeavour to make any reasonable adjustments for applicants who require assistance in carrying out their duties due to a disability. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to equal opportunities and positively welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The post holder may be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Information Manager
The Migraine Trust
Remote with meetings in London 4 times a year which will include overnight stays and other ad hoc UK travel may be required
Permanent
Full time, with flexible working
Salary £35,000-£38,000 per year depending on experience
Excellent benefits including 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with increases for each year of service up to a max of 30 days, birthday leave, pension, death in service cover, training and development opportunities, staff discounts and access to Employee Assistance Programme
Would you like play a vital role making a difference to the lives of people living with and affected by migraine? Do you have experience working within a health charity communicating complex health information?
Charity People are delighted to be partnering with The Migraine Trust, a small, ambitious charity which is dedicated to helping people affected by migraine, to bring on board an Information Manager.
The Migraine Trust is the only UK migraine charity providing information and support, campaigning for awareness and change, and funding and promoting research, and has been leading and bringing the migraine community together since 1965. One in seven people in the UK live with migraine. This complex and debilitating neurological disorder can significantly affect many aspects of life including work, school, personal relationships, and feelings of isolation.
Every year over two million people visit The Migraine Trust website for the most up to date information, and thousands contact the helplines for information and support on all aspects of migraine. The Migraine Trust campaign for increased awareness and understanding of migraine, better access to treatment, and national policy change to improve the lives of people who get it.
The Information Manager will coordinate and develop a range of health information needed by the migraine community and people living with migraine to raise awareness to both members of the public and health care professionals. The role is also responsible for ensuring the information on the website is up to date and coordinating and managing Patient Information Forum renewals.
Key responsibilities
- Produce and maintain quality health information: You will manage and update health information, scope, plan, and create new content in consultation with stakeholders, and identify target groups to produce materials to meet their needs. You will work within the Information and Support team constantly communicating with colleagues working on front line services to ensure the information being produced is in line with service users needs. You will also be responsible for managing the organisations PIF processes and assessments.
- Engage with the migraine community: You will hold focus groups to understand information needs, build strategic partnerships to disseminate information effectively, and support staff learning and knowledge-building about migraine.
- Support communication and dissemination: You will work with the Communications team to create accessible information formats, provide content for videos, blogs, and other communication channels and regularly monitor and report on the impact of information provision.
- Research: You will act as the key point of communication for the research committee, manage administrative duties for research funding applications and grants, and coordinate research meetings and liaise with funded researchers for project updates.
- Represent and support the charity: You will represent The Migraine Trust at external events and build relationships with healthcare professionals and stakeholders.
The Information Manager will have solid experience of communicating complex health information to audiences in written and online formats, as well as proven experience of producing information from the research stage through to writing, external review and liaising with designers. The successful candidate will have the ability to gain an in-depth understanding of medical and health related information, including research and critical analysis skills to develop an evidence base. You will have experience working within a health communication environment, with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and meticulous attention to detail with demonstrable editing and proofreading skills. You will have the ability to liaise with key stakeholders, be a self-starter with an ability to work independently and as part of a team and be able to work to tight deadlines. You will have knowledge and understanding of the benefits of patient engagement to produce health information.
The role is home-based with meetings in London once every 3 months which will include overnight stays and some ad hoc national travel. All travel/overnight expenses are covered. They are happy to explore flexible working options for the right candidate. The post will be subject to satisfactory references.
If you would like to support the work of The Migraine Trust, you have the skills to apply for this role and would like to join a passionate and dedicated team to make a real difference, we would be delighted to hear from you.
How to apply:
The application process is CV and Supporting Statement. In the first instance, please send your up-to-date CV to Jen and Alice at Charity People for more information or contact Jen for an informal confidential chat about the role.
Applications will be being reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
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Reporting to: Head of Fundraising
Location: Alton, Hampshire (flexible/hybrid working considered with a minimum of two days per week at Head Office)
Hours: Permanent (37.5 hours/week)
Salary: £37,500 to £40,000 per annum
This role is responsible for managing and developing the charity’s community fundraising and trade revenues (target of £266,000 in 2024) and building significant engagement with community supporters and fundraisers. You will manage a committed team of two people in the Community and Trade team.
You will be responsible for raising awareness of our community fundraising programme and developing a ‘best-in-class’ stewardship programme that builds new and develops existing relationships with supporters, volunteer groups, organisations and partners to maximise income and raise the charity’s profile. You will also lead on the development and delivery of our 50th anniversary celebrations in 2025.
Key responsibilities
- Design and implement a stewardship programme that converts interest into support and maximises fundraised income whilst developing lasting relationships.
- Introduce fundraising opportunities to our existing and potential supporters through a multi-channelled marketing strategy to grow levels of engagement and participation.
- Grow non-monetary donations as part of the community fundraising portfolio of events.
- Support the Head of Fundraising in designing new and developing existing community fundraising opportunities
- Work with the Head of Fundraising to ensure all recording, banking and stewardship processes are up to date and working across the fundraising team, wider charity (finance, data and marketing and communications) and in accordance with current laws and regulations.
- Record all community and trade income and thank community donors and supporters as per the agreed process.
- Support company and corporate partnerships that utilise community and trade fundraising.
- Work with the Fundraising Team and wider organisation to develop an engaging and rewarding volunteering strategy across the charity.
Look Good Feel Better is a national cancer charity devoted to delivering workshops that help people living with a cancer diagnosis to cope with the physical and emotional side effects of their treatment. Delivered by trained volunteers from the beauty industry, the free workshops offer practical advice about changes to skin and hair as well as supporting body confidence and well-being. Delivered in person at Cancer Care Centres and Hospitals across the UK as well as online, the workshops offer an invaluable opportunity to meet people in similar situations in a safe and inclusive space.
Charity People is delighted to be supporting Look Good Feel Better to recruit for a Communications and Marketing Officer. This position is a new role as part of investment in the team to ensure the organisation meets their expansion goals and delivers their services to many more people each year, scaling up the number of beneficiaries supported annually from 10,000 to 30,000 within four years.
Communications and Marketing Officer
Contract: Permanent role
Location: Hybrid - a mix of work from home and Epsom (Surrey) office; ideally you will be in the office a minimum of two or three days per week, and the charity is very happy to offer more days on site if office working suits you
Starting salary: £35,000
Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 21st July
Interviews: in person in Epson week commencing 29th July with second stage week commencing 5th August
About the role
Working closely with the Director of Fundraising and Communications, Head of Fundraising, and Head of Programme Services, as well as external digital marketing agencies and outsourced communications partners, this is an exciting and rewarding role for someone who is looking to work strategically across multiple communications as part of a growing organisation.
Key responsibilities within the role will include:
- Create and deliver communications plans and campaign briefs.
- Working with internal and external stakeholders to deliver and maximise media opportunities and campaigns that help raise awareness of the organisation's cause and services
- Management of data within Salesforce database, ensuring data collection via the website and other platforms is compliant with GDPR and any related or superseding legislation
- Evaluate the success of campaigns, setting and tracking key metrics, feeding learnings back into future work in a cycle of continuous improvement
- Prepare and deliver regular, meaningful reporting on communications, to assist and drive strategic communications and marketing decision making
- Oversee content creation for social media and online platforms, marketing materials, ensuring brand consistency and appropriate audience targeting
- Collaborate with both fundraising and service delivery partners to identify and coordinate co-campaigning opportunities
- Creation of regular e-communications to targeted audiences assisting in the increase in supporter and beneficiary reach
- Management of twice-yearly videography and photography shoots, ensuring compliance and management of image library
- Work closely with service delivery colleagues, PR Executive and Lead Volunteers to unearth compelling content that will connect with key audiences
- To support the PR Executive in the identification and creation of opportunities for coverage of our charity's mission and with reactive media queries
- Develop and deliver a patron and ambassador strategy
- Monitor and control spending against delegated budget
Working within a truly passionate and dedicated team, as well as some hugely talented external marketing and communication partners, this is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced communications professional to join an organisation that makes a real and tangible difference to beneficiaries lives at a very challenging time. We'd love to see applications from individuals with the following skills and experience:
- Previous experience in a communications role, ideally working within the charity sector
- Experience in relationship management with third party agencies.
- Organised, methodical, strong on detail, and able to map out and meet deadlines across multiple projects
- Proven success designing and delivering communications plans and campaigns
- Experience of successfully pitching stories or collaborations to media, journalists and influencers
- Understanding of how to create engaging content - both written and visual
- Understanding of how to develop opportunities for coverage and know how to make them happen, and of media and communication trends, with the ability to stay ahead of the curve
- Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously and take initiative.
If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance.
Charity People and actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
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Are you passionate about using data to drive social change and improve outcomes for women who are in or at risk of contact with the criminal justice system?
Join The JABBS Foundation as their new Database & Impact Manager and make a real difference!
Salary: £49,487.50
Team: Women and the Criminal Justice System
Location: Birmingham / London (Hybrid working model)
Duration: 2-year contract, with the possibility of extension
Hours: Full-time (35-hour week), flexible hours considered (minimum 28 hours)
Benefits: 11% pension scheme, 25 days annual leave and flexible working
The JABBS Foundation is dedicated to supporting women who are in or at risk of contact with the criminal justice system. They partner with women’s centres across the UK to develop their capacity to use data to improve outcomes and drive their influencing work. They are passionate about justice, rights, and empowering women.
The Role:
As the Database & Impact Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing, customising, and optimising their case management software, Microsoft Dynamics. You will work closely with stakeholders, including Pragmatiq, the University of Birmingham, and Trust Impact, to enhance data capabilities and build data maturity across their network.
Key Responsibilities:
* Database Development & Management: Design, develop, and maintain Microsoft Dynamics for women’s centres. Lead on requirements gathering and improvements to enhance functionality and user experience.
* Training & Support: Train team members and stakeholders on Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI, fostering a positive data culture.
* Compliance & Best Practices: Ensure compliance with GDPR and data retention policies. Lead the annual IT audit for Microsoft Dynamics.
* National Travel: Occasional travel to women’s centres and other locations across the UK (estimated two days a month).
Who We’re Looking For:
We are seeking a dynamic individual with extensive experience in database administration and development, particularly focusing on case management systems. You should demonstrate a strong passion for justice and rights, coupled with exceptional communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
This involves:
* Proven track record in successfully delivering complex projects.
* Experience in creating and delivering training materials for diverse stakeholders.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI is highly desirable, but we can consider experience with similar software.
* Knowledge of GDPR and data protection requirements.
This role combines database administration with impact and learning. While extensive expertise in database administration is required, they welcome applicants who are committed to developing their skills in impact and learning. Ideally, you will have previous experience in the social sector, specifically within the charity and non-profit sector. However, individuals with similar backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
If you are committed to making a positive impact and meet these qualifications, we would be thrilled to hear from you. Please send a copy of your CV or profile to Priya Vencatasawmy and Neil Hogan at Charity People.
Closing date: 9am Friday the 19th of July
Due to the sensitive nature of the role, we are accepting applications on a rolling basis, if you are unable to meet the deadline, please let Neil know.
Charity People actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
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Yorkshire Children’s Charity is needs-led charity and exists for the sole purpose of helping children who are at a disadvantage in life; be that due to disability, ill health, or financial circumstance. We understand that sometimes everyone needs a helping hand, and we want to be the charity that those in need turn to.
Yorkshire Children’s Charity is seeking a Trusts and Foundations Manager to work with the CEO to develop and grow a fundraising strategy. You will be responsible for all Trusts and Foundations income generation and you will be expected to deliver high-value fundraising proposals.
Core Functions Trusts and Foundations to Include:
· Maintaining and growing the database of trusts and foundations with potential to support Yorkshire Children’s Charities, prospecting funders for new and growing programmes. You will have access to FundsOnline to support prospecting.
· Work with our Board of Trustees to map connections with Trusts & Foundations and establish a plan of introductions/stewardship to be managed by Trustees
· Proactively seek out trusts and foundations who support capital projects.
· Work with the CEO to develop a funding strategy for the Great Yorkshire Build.
· Work closely with the CEO to develop corporate partnerships.
· Manage Trust income in line with donor requirements.
· Identify and build relationships with trusts and foundations through proactive stewardship to secure new donors and retain existing donors.
· Deliver high quality and engaging content, including but not limited to:
o Funding proposals/applications/Case for Support/’One-pager’ pitches
o Impact reports
o Charity award applications
o Corporate fundraising applications
o Speeches and appeals
o Annual report
o Case study/content bank
· Work closely with the Programmes Team to continue developing the impact measurement framework, collecting, analysing and effectively reporting on charitable output and impact.
· Working closely with the Programmes Team to support the development of new programmes from a funding perspective e.g., our new Forest School Programme in development.
· Ensure we report to trusts/foundations and donors on our charitable output.
· Contribute to the charities newsletters, e-campaigns and external communications to ensure supporters know how their donations are being spent.
· Work closely with the CEO to build and develop the charities subscription offering and maintain existing members.
Office Location: Chapel Allerton, North Leeds