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· Compile and execute a robust internal & external communications and marketing strategy for the entire organisation.

· Work with the admissions team and Head of Service to coordinate an effective marketing plan to increase and maintain occupancy targets across all residential centres.

· Coordinate regular Trevi external communications including monthly e-newsletter, printed newsletter, regular social media posts, campaigns such as the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence and other relevant awareness weeks such as mental health and sexual violence awareness weeks, printed media including leaflets, postcards and merchandise.

· Provide a marketing and communications service for fundraising, working with design agencies, crafting fundraising brands and marketing assets (traditional and digital) for events and initiatives.

· Work with the monitoring and impact officer to compile an annual impact report.

· Coordinate, advertise and execute any webinars, which promotes the organisation’s areas of specialism to internal and external stakeholders.

· Work with the Head of HR to ensure a creative, forward-thinking and effective marketing plan for ongoing recruitment.

· Lead on any crisis communications if and when required.

· Ensure press and media attention through compiling regular press releases and maintaining good relationships with the local media.

· Coordinate films of the service for fundraising and marketing purposes as and when required.

· Track communications and marketing effectiveness through regular monitoring of metrics such as Google analytics and social media engagement.

· Coordinate effective internal communications across multiple mediums including staff newsletters, social media, emails, staff socials, staff forum etc.

· Assist and deputise for the Head of Fundraising and Engagement with any other necessary tasks as and when required. To provide leadership and management to the wider Fundraising Team when required.

Person Specification

Essential Knowledge & Qualifications

· Degree level qualification or equivalent experience or professional experience

· Marketing or communications qualification

· Understanding of the VAWG sector 

Desirable Knowledge & Qualifications

· At least 2 years’ experience in marketing and PR with a proven track record

Essential Experience

· Proven experience of utilising web and social media (various platforms) to drive awareness, engagement and income generation

· Extensive experience of planning and implementing marketing campaigns

· Experience of working with agencies and designers to execute campaigns

· Experience of crisis communications

· Experience of participating in fundraising events and / or organising events

· Experience of managing staff and volunteers

· Basic video editing for web skills

· High level of computer literacy (including AI, Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint as well as e-newsletter packages, databases and design software etc.)

Desirable Experience

· Experience of working in a charity

· Experience of leading a team

· Experience of setting and monitoring budgets

Essential Qualities and Skills

· Passionate about women’s rights and combatting VAWG

· Ability to think at a strategic and analytical level

· Excellent organisational skills

· Exceptional customer service skills

· Ability to make connections, build and maintain stakeholder relationships

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate complex, sensitive and contentious information to a wide audience, and the ability to communicate with potential supporters in a wide range of settings

· Strong team working and collaboration skills

· Ability to write compelling copy

· Problem solving and logical approach

· Strong presentation and public speaking skills

· Ability to work well under pressure

· Proficiency in using WordPress

Desirable Qualities and Skills

· Responsible, hard-working and enthusiastic

· Self-motivated, highly personable, confident, flexible, organised, creative

· Flexible approach to working hours (with ability to work hours to needs of the charity – this includes attending events during evenings and weekends)

· A good team ethic

· Ability to work on own initiative

· Strong professional ethos and high level of integrity

Battersea's Infrastructure Services Team is seeking an IT Support Engineer to join us on a 1-year contract. Our team provides effective IT support and services in order to ensure the smooth running of the business, so we can help our dogs and cats effectively.

This role will provide 2nd line support to resolve IT issues that include the installation and maintenance of IT hardware, software and administering users via Active Directory and Azure services in a 7 day a week environment (on a rota basis), along with working on some periodical projects, and supporting users so that our systems and data remain secure and safe.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to have experience of using Microsoft 365 admin centres such as Teams and SharePoint, and experience of working in 2nd line support.

What we can offer you:

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

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

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

Our hybrid working model:

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

Diversity and inclusion:

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

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

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

More about us:

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

Closing date: 12th March 2025
Interview date(s): from 17th March 2025

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

Highway Vineyard Church is a growing multicultural church in the Borough of Newham in East London. We are a multisite church seeking to contagiously and compassionately demonstrate and communicate the love of Jesus to the people of our city.  

This is an exciting time of change and growth at Highway Vineyard church and we are currently putting together an ambitious five year plan.  The Operations Manager's main goal is to help us turn our vision into action!  

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised individual to join our staff team. This is a broad, operational, and strategic senior role that will involve overseeing all of the church's operations in a way that best enables the growth of God's kingdom. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of our operations by managing logistics for our multisite church, providing administrative, financial and HR support, and serving as an integral part of our staff team. The ideal candidate will bring strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a servant-hearted leadership approach.

It is an occupational requirement that to deliver on our charitable purposes, you must be a passionate disciple of Jesus Christ, demonstrating personal growth and accountability , with a commitment to the Christian vision, mission and ethos of Highway Vineyard church

About us

PBE uses economics to improve lives. Through analytical expertise and a close connection with the social sector, we help charities, funders, firms and policymakers tackle the causes and consequences of low wellbeing. Economists, researchers and policy analysts work on a wide range of issues related to low wellbeing, including children and young people’s mental health, loneliness, private rental housing, education, employment, financial security, poverty, disability, inequality, philanthropy and civil society. 

We pride ourselves on our flexible work environment, culture of learning, development opportunities, a focus on employee wellbeing, an attractive benefits package and the strength of our employee relationships.

To find out more visit our website

About the role

The Development Manager for Philanthropy and Partnerships will be responsible for securing and managing income from corporate partners and high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) to support Pro Bono Economics’ (PBE’s) strategic priorities.

This role focuses on cultivating and stewarding relationships, identifying new prospects, and creating tailored engagement strategies to maximize funding opportunities. The role involves collaboration with the Development Director to align activities with organisational objectives and ensure the effective delivery of the fundraising strategy.

Post type: Full-time, Permanent, flexible working

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Corporate Partnerships:

• Identify, secure, and manage corporate partnerships aligned with PBE’s mission and programs.
• Develop tailored proposals and sponsorship packages to attract new corporate donors and secure multi-year partnerships.
• Manage existing corporate relationships, ensuring regular engagement and funding renewals.
• Cultivate opportunities for growth by identifying and stewarding new prospects and offerings.

High-Net-Worth Individuals:

• Steward PBE’s portfolio of HNWIs, cultivating relationships to secure major gifts and ongoing support and develop and progress a pipeline of prospects.
• Develop personalized engagement plans, including events and one-to-one meetings, to strengthen donor relationships.
• Work with the Events Manager to create an annual events plan for donors and prospects.

 

Income Generation:

• Lead the development of proposals, pitches, and stewardship reports to meet income targets.
• Collaborate with the communications team to create impactful fundraising materials.

Collaboration and Strategy:

• Work closely with the research team to align funding opportunities with PBE’s programs.
• Support the Director of Development in achieving departmental goals and maintaining donor engagement processes.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure adherence to fundraising regulations and PBE policies, including the Fundraising Regulator Code of Fundraising Practice and GDPR.
• Monitor and report on progress against fundraising targets and budgets.

 

About you

Report directly to the Director of Development, the Development Manager for Philanthropy and partnerships will have the following experience and skills.

 

Experience

• Proven track record in securing income from corporate partners and HNWIs.
• Strong relationship management skills with experience in donor cultivation and stewardship
• Experience in proposal creation and presenting to high-level stakeholders

 

Skills/Competencies

Ideal characteristics include:

• Relationship building: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage and inspire corporate and HNWI audiences.
• Proposal writing: Ability to craft persuasive and impactful proposals tailored to donors’ interests.
• Strategic thinking: Capable of aligning partnership development with organisational objectives.
• Event management: Skilled in planning and executing donor engagement events.
• Organisational skills: Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under deadlines.

Core Competencies

• Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to teamwork.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a small, dynamic team.

 

Desirable characteristics include:

• Experience working within research-driven organisations.
• Experience working in small non-profit organisations, including ability to work independently and manage priorities and deadlines, alongside an ability to work collaboratively in a small team.
• Familiarity with fundraising databases (Salesforce preferred).
• An eye for detail and a strong dedication to quality.
• A strong commitment to PBE’s internal culture of inquisitiveness, generosity, honesty and respect.

Please note that PBE does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to provide work sponsorship visas for this role.

PBE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all parts of the community, and we give all applicants and employees fair and equal treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. We also guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who show evidence that they can meet the role’s ideal criteria.

For details of our applicant’s privacy policy, please vist our website

About us

PBE uses economics to improve lives. Through analytical expertise and a close connection with the social sector, we help charities, funders, firms and policymakers tackle the causes and consequences of low wellbeing. Economists, researchers and policy analysts work on a wide range of issues related to low wellbeing, including children and young people’s mental health, loneliness, private rental housing, education, employment, financial security, poverty, disability, inequality, philanthropy and civil society. 

We pride ourselves on our flexible work environment, culture of learning, development opportunities, a focus on employee wellbeing, an attractive benefits package and the strength of our employee relationships.

To find out more visit our website.

About the role

The Development Officer plays a key role in Pro Bono Economics’ (PBE’s) Development Team, working across all income streams (trusts and foundations, institutional funders, high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and corporates) to help deliver the organisation’s ambitious fundraising strategy.

This varied role involves day-to-day tasks such as conducting in-depth prospect research, managing the fundraising database, supporting the preparation of proposals, pitches and grant applications, and ensuring excellent donor stewardship and event coordination.

Post type: Full-time, Permanent, flexible working

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Prospect research & database management

• Conduct thorough research to identify potential funders across trusts, foundations, institutions, corporates, and HNWIs.
• Manage and maintain the fundraising database (e.g. Salesforce), ensuring accurate and up-to-date records of donors, prospects, and activity.
• Analyse data to inform donor engagement strategies and identify new opportunities.

 Proposal & grant application support

• Assist in drafting high-quality funding proposals, grant applications, research applications and case-for-support documents.
• Collaborate with the Development Director and other Development Team members to tailor applications to specific funder priorities.
• Compile and organise relevant information to support compelling applications and pitches.

Donor stewardship & communications

• Support donor stewardship activities, including drafting thank-you letters, reports, and updates to ensure ongoing engagement.
• Coordinate donor communications, ensuring a personalised and professional approach.
• Help plan and deliver donor events, including logistics and follow-up.

Team & administrative support

• Provide administrative support to the Development Director and other Development Team members as needed.
• Assist in tracking and reporting on fundraising progress against targets.
• Ensure adherence to fundraising regulations and PBE policies, including the Fundraising Regulator Code of Fundraising Practice and GDPR.

 

About you

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in fundraising, gain experience across income streams, and make a meaningful contribution to PBE’s mission of ending low personal wellbeing in the UK. Reporting directly to the Director of Development, the Development Officer will have the following experience and skills.

 Experience

• You are interested in developing your experience of fundraising.
• You have strong organisational skills and enjoy research and data management.
• You enjoy working in teams but can deliver on tasks independently and use your initiative.
• Familiarity with fundraising and good verbal and written communication skills are ideal.
• You will likely have a couple of years of (paid or voluntary) fundraising experience in a non-profit organisation working with one or more of the following income streams – trusts and foundations, institutional funders, corporates, and/or HNWIs.

Skills/Competencies

Ideal characteristics include

• Research skills: Strong ability to conduct detailed research and identify funding opportunities.
• Fundraising expertise: Proven experience in securing funding from trusts, foundations, corporates, and/or high-net-worth individuals.
• Relationship management:  Strong interpersonal skills to support donor engagement and management.
• Grant writing: Strong writing skills to assist in developing and submitting high-quality funding applications and grant reporting.
• Research collaboration: Ability to work with the research and policy team to identify and support funding needs for specific projects.
• Organisational skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and maintain attention to detail.

Core competencies:

• Team player: Ability to work collaboratively within a small, dynamic team.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, adaptable to various stakeholders.
• Proactive: Ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative in identifying and pursuing funding opportunities.
• CRM proficiency: Experience using CRM systems to track donor engagement (Salesforce is a plus).
• Attention to detail: Commitment to quality and precision in both written work and fundraising operations.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving organisation, responding to new opportunities.

 Desirable characteristics include:

• Familiarity with fundraising databases (Salesforce preferred).
• Experience in fundraising for research or social impact organisations.
• Knowledge of fundraising regulations and compliance.
• A strong commitment to PBE’s internal culture of inquisitiveness, generosity, honesty and respect.

 

Please note that PBE does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to provide work sponsorship visas for this role.

PBE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all parts of the community, and we give all applicants and employees fair and equal treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. We also guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who show evidence that they can meet the role’s ideal criteria.

For details of our applicant’s privacy policy, please visit our website

About us

PBE uses economics to improve lives. Through analytical expertise and a close connection with the social sector, we help charities, funders, firms and policymakers tackle the causes and consequences of low wellbeing. Economists, researchers and policy analysts work on a wide range of issues related to low wellbeing, including children and young people’s mental health, loneliness, private rental housing, education, employment, financial security, poverty, disability, inequality, philanthropy and civil society. 

We pride ourselves on our flexible work environment, culture of learning, development opportunities, a focus on employee wellbeing, an attractive benefits package and the strength of our employee relationships.

To find out more visit our website

About the role

The Development Manager (Trusts and Foundations) will focus on developing and delivering strategies to secure funding from charitable trusts, foundations, and research institutions to support Pro Bono Economics’ (PBE’s) work.

The role involves crafting compelling grant proposals, managing funder relationships, and ensuring timely reporting and compliance. Working closely with the Development Director, this position will play a critical role in achieving PBE’s income targets and supporting its research and programmatic activities

Post type: Full-time, Permanent, flexible working

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Grant applications:

• Research and identify funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, and research institutions.
• Develop high-quality, persuasive grant applications tailored to funders' priorities and interests to generate unrestricted funding, programmatic funding and research funding.
• Coordinate multilateral funding applications, securing the engagement of external partners and leading internal engagement across the staff team.

 Funder stewardship:

• Manage a portfolio of existing funders, including taking responsibility for excellent communication and timely reporting.
• Cultivate relationships with new funders to secure additional support and renewals.

Collaboration with research team:

• Work closely with the research team to understand funding needs and align proposals with PBE’s programs.
• Provide input on funding requirements for specific research projects.

 Monitoring and reporting:

• Prepare detailed funding reports and ensure compliance with grant terms.
• Track progress against income targets and maintain accurate records in our CRM system.

 Collaboration and strategy:

• Work closely with the research team to align funding opportunities with PBE’s programs.
• Support the Development Director in achieving departmental goals and maintaining donor engagement processes.

Compliance and reporting:

• Ensure adherence to fundraising regulations and PBE policies, including the Fundraising Regulator Code of Fundraising Practice and GDPR.
• Monitor and report on progress against fundraising targets and budgets.

 

About you

Reporting directly to the Director of Development, the Development Manager (Trusts & Foundations) will have the following experience and skills.

Experience

• Proven experience in securing funding from trusts, foundations and institutions.
• Strong track record in bid writing, with successful multi-year funding applications.
• Familiarity with donor relationship management in a grant-making context.
• Experience in research-driven or nonprofit organisations is highly desirable.

Skills/Competencies

Ideal characteristics include:

• Grant writing: Exceptional writing skills with the ability to craft persuasive and tailored applications.
• Relationship management: Ability to engage effectively with trust, foundation and institutional funder stakeholders.
• Analytical skills: Capacity to understand and align donor priorities with organisational objectives.
• Organisational skills: Efficient in managing multiple applications, deadlines, reporting requirements, and partner/staff engagement.

Core competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality outputs.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently, managing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic awareness to contribute to long-term fundraising goals.

 Desirable characteristics include:

• Experience working within research-driven organisations.
• Experience working in small non-profit organisations, including ability to work independently and manage priorities and deadlines, alongside an ability to work collaboratively in a small team.
• Familiarity with fundraising databases (Salesforce preferred).
• An eye for detail and a strong dedication to quality.
• A strong commitment to PBE’s internal culture of inquisitiveness, generosity, honesty and respect.

 

Please note that PBE does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to provide work sponsorship visas for this role.

PBE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all parts of the community, and we give all applicants and employees fair and equal treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. We also guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who show evidence that they can meet the role’s ideal criteria.

For details of our applicant’s privacy policy, please visit our website

Job Summary 

The purpose of the Area Giving and Finance Adviser role is to provide comprehensive finance support to churches within the Stepney Area, aiding them in the development of their ministries, manage Common Fund giving and to support the Area Bishop’s staff team in the management of resources including monitoring clergy post numbers, curate funding, and other financial matters. As part of a small team of Area Giving and Finance Advisers, the role involves offering training, resources, and advice on parish financial management and administration, and advice on various giving methods, including online and contactless options. Additionally, the role entails promoting generous giving through training initiatives, facilitating the award of grants and loans to churches from Area funds, and fostering effective communication and relationship-building between the Area team, Finance team, and parish officers. 

Job responsibilities 

Financial support  

• Enable churches to develop their respective ministries, manage their finances effectively, and meet their statutory responsibilities.

• Provide finance and other appropriate training, support, resources and advice to the clergy, PCCs and parish officers.

• Assist the Bishop, Archdeacons and Area Deans in managing Common Fund giving by the churches in the Area.

• Facilitate and monitor the award of grants and loans to churches from Area funds.

• Support the Area Bishop’s staff team and Area Council in monitoring the use of Area resources, including post numbers, curate funding and other matters.

Giving  

• Supporting parishes to encourage a culture of generosity and giving. 

• Promote generous giving through training, preaching and providing resources to clergy and parish officers.

• Support the introduction of different methods of giving, including online, contactless, and Parish Giving Scheme.

Relationship management  

• Build relationships with, and promote effective communication between, the Area team, Finance team, parish officers and the other Area Finance Advisers.  Work with the National Giving Team on projects that support parish ministry.

Other duties  

• The role will require regular evening and weekend working.

• Complete other duties commensurate of the role. 

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities. 

Person Specification 

Essential 

• Experience of encouraging charitable giving.

• Experience managing a wide variety of professional relationships. 

• Educated to A Level or equivalent standard. 

• IT proficiency (MS Office suite). 

• Fluency in spoken English and ability to communicate clearly in English. 

• Understanding of the ethos and mission of the Church of England, and of the role of parish clergy. 

• Effective written and oral communication skills. 

• Numerate and financially astute – comfortable working with financial data. 

• Strong administrative skills, including use of Microsoft Office. 

• Self-motivated, as work needs to be undertaken proactively and with limited supervision. 

• Attention to detail – accurate and efficient. 

• Strong interpersonal skills, including relationship building and discretion. 

• Christian faith with empathy to the mission and values of the Church of England. 

• Right to work in the UK. 

• The person will not require a DBS check. 

Desirable 

• Experience of charity accounting (accounting qualifications are not a requirement).

• Educated to degree level. 

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification. 

About the London Diocesan Fund 

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocese of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway. 

The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people. 

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion 

The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. 

We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation. 

Safeguarding 

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 

Benefits of working with us 

The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits: 

• Competitive remuneration package 

• 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays 

• 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available 

• Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary 

• Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months’ of employment 

• Season ticket loans of public transport 

• Access to Benenden Health Insurance 

• EAP counselling through Health Assured

• Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles

• Two additional paid days for community volunteering 

The closing date for applications is 16th March 2025. First-round interviews will be held on Tuesday, 25th March. 

This is a new and hugely exciting role at Chelmsford Cathedral to support the strategy and vision of senior leadership under our new Dean, Jessica Martin. The post offers the opportunity to provide energetic and creative departmental leadership to enable us to deliver a rich programme of cultural events that will support our mission, vitalise our community engagement and generate income from our visitors and audiences. We are committed to providing not only a cultural venue for Chelmsford, but to transforming the Cathedral into a heritage site and cultural hub for the whole Diocese across Essex and East London, and as part of a community of Anglican Cathedrals nationally.

The postholder will work with colleagues to develop a Programme Plan that integrates the arts, mission, welcome and heritage interpretation. They will be responsible for the planning and delivery of cultural and other visitor events and exhibitions, ensuring that they are delivered safely and within budget. They will also contribute to the development of new interpretation strategies and materials to improve visitor experience as well as developing a cohesive merchandise offer to support the programme of events and exhibitions.

Join Focus Birmingham as 'Head of Services and Quality', and Make a Difference!

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and support services? Focus Birmingham is looking for a dynamic, strategic Head of Service to lead and oversee our front-line care, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices. You will be responsible for overseeing Focus’s CQC-registered services, focusing on governance, quality, and making a lasting impact in empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Management:
• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of Focus Birmingham’s front-line care and support services.
• Manage resources effectively, including staffing, budgets, and facilities, to deliver high-quality, cost-effective services.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across all services.
   

Quality and Governance:

• Develop robust governance frameworks ensuring safe, effective, person-centred services.
• Use data and feedback to monitor and evaluate service quality, driving continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection.
• Lead incident management, audits, and action plans to enhance service quality.

Service Development:

• Collaborate with the executive team to innovate and enhance services aligned with the charity’s values.
• Champion co-production and ensure services reflect the voices of those we support.

People Management:

• Inspire and lead service managers and teams, fostering professional development and well-being.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and workforce planning to ensure motivated, skilled teams.
• Apply a strengths-based approach to support individuals with complex needs.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including service users, families, commissioners, and community partners.
• Represent Focus Birmingham at external forums, advocating for individuals with care and support needs.
• Collaborate with fundraising and business development teams to secure funding and resources.
   

Qualifications and Experience:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Proven senior leadership experience in health and social care, with deep knowledge of CQC regulations.
• Expertise in managing diverse services and delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• A track record of driving measurable impact and continuous service improvement.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong leadership, people management, and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborative, supportive, and focused on team success.

Person-centred approach, empathetic, and respectful.Optimistic with a can-do attitude and an effective communicator.

​Benefits we offer:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free or subsidised travel
• Referral programme

Ready to lead, inspire, and make an impact?

Be part of a team that 'Makes lives better!'—join us as the Head of Services and Quality at Focus Birmingham and be part of our mission to empower individuals with care and support needs to live fulfilling lives.

To apply, please see the attached recruitment pack for more information about the role, and return a Focus Birmingham application before the closing date on 09/03/25.

Pay: £44,331.39 per year,

Closing date: 09/03/25

Focus Birmingham is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or religion. We are committed to ensuring everyone can access our website and this application process.

Our business is truly special; We are a group of companies operating in the construction, water, civil engineering, property development and facilities management sectors, we employ c970 people. Our reputation is built upon our Chairman’s founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted. Wholly owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose.  Forward thinking and people focussed, we retain our traditional values and are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference every day. Our business would not be the business it is today without its people, we strive to develop and nurture talent, provide a positive healthy environment empowering our people to be the best they can be.

The role

Recognising the growth of the Trust’s charitable operations, this newly created role will support the Head of Operations in maintaining high standards of governance, financial oversight, and regulatory compliance.  

The Eric Wright Charitable Trust awards grants to charities across the North West of England and supports:

• Water Park Adventure Centre: an outdoor activity centre fostering life skills and personal growth; 
• The Eric Wright Learning Foundation: offering education, training and progress support to young people. 

As Governance and Finance Manager, you will ensure the financial health and compliance of the Trust by preparing monthly management accounts, processing payments, and overseeing regulatory requirements. You will also support governance activities, including preparing board papers, updating policies, and ensuring compliance with the Charity Commission and Companies House. This is a hands on, team-oriented role offering the chance to drive process improvements, shape key processes, and support the Trust’s activities in a supportive and collaborative environment. 

We are looking for someone to work part time (18 hours or 2.5 days per week). 

Responsibilities include

Financial Reporting: Complete the financial reporting for the Trust, Water Park and the Learning Foundation.

This includes:

• Prepare monthly management accounts including detailed analysis and reporting of financial performance
• Assist in annual budget preparation and financial forecasting
• Reconcile bank statements and manage the accounting system
• Process and manage the grant payments for the Trust

Governance and Compliance

• Stay informed on legislation changes affecting charity governance and ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, including Charity Commission guidelines and financial regulations 
• Conduct financial assessments for grantee applications 
• Assist with the development, implementation, and review of policies, processes and procedures to uphold governance best practices 
• Prepare documentation for audits and liaise with external auditors as required
• Assist with producing quality reporting for board and sub-committee meetings
• Recommend and oversee training for the Board of Trustees and the support functions
• Support the Head of Operations and other staff with financial and compliance-related inquiries and projects

Process Improvement and Team Support

• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient operations at the Trust and provide support for the outdoor activity centre and Learning Foundation 
• Identify opportunities and implement improvements for finance and governance processes 
• Comply with Group rules, policies and procedures at all times

About You

The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills both verbal and written, with excellent administration skills. 

Essential:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or have equivalent experience
• Experience in financial management and charity governance
• Strong administrative and policy development skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams while managing multiple priorities
• Current knowledge/skills in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) 
• Excellent attention to detail and problem solving skills
• GDPR/Fraud awareness

 Desirable:

• Familiarity of Evision software, Jet report writing
• Understanding of corporate social value principles

In return we offer

• Competitive Salary 
• Enhanced annual leave starting at 26 Days + bank holidays rising with service
• Learning and development - we offer a range of learning opportunities to develop talent at all levels within our business focussing on technical competence, upskilling, compliance and governance and career development.
• Pension — 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the future
• BUPA - optional scheme and can include your family to the scheme (50% contribution)
• Company sick pay scheme - Up to 20 days full pay in a rolling 12 month period
• Group Income Protection – 50% of your salary covered for 3 years for long term illness 
• Enhanced Paid Family Leave - maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much more
• Hybrid working - manage your own diary, working in the office, at home or out with clients
• Onsite Nursery – Our Sceptre Nursery is discounted for our employees and based on site at Head office
• Onsite gym – we have a gym on site at Head Office which is free to use
• Company Doctor – for when you can’t get to see your own or if you have any health concerns
• Virtual GP - 24/7 access for when you need to speak to a GP
• EAP – Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured, supporting you and your family with advice, guidance and counselling on a variety of areas such as health, fitness, home life, finances and much more.
• Mental Health support – through the Thrive app, approved by the NHS, provides tools, to tackle, prevent and manage common stressors such as sleep, bereavement, work issues etc. Also provides relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques and measures impact.
• Savings scheme – Put aside an affordable amount for a rainy day in the future
• Recognition awards – awards for long service and special birthdays
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing strategy focussed on physical, emotional, financial and career wellbeing

Our Ethos

Working at the Eric Wright Group of companies is truly special. Owned 100% by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose, which means that after reinvestment in the business, our profit is donated to charity via the Trust. This ownership structure provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer-term commercial and charitable strategies. Our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart. The companies across the Group regularly collaborate to deliver outstanding results on bespoke projects for both public and private sector clients.

We are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference in communities every day.

The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its staff and clients and expects all staff to share this commitment.   Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotland check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.  We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and fairness across all employment opportunities and service delivery.  All managers and employees are expected to promote our values to ensure our workplaces and services are inclusive and accessible. 

Do you love working with data and making a real impact? Are you skilled in Raiser’s Edge or a similar charity database? Do you have good Excel skills? If you're passionate about enhancing supporter experience and ensuring data excellence, this could be the perfect role for you!

TPP are recruiting a Database Executive on behalf of our client, a charity dedicated to supporting people with learning disabilities.

Benefits:

•  21 days annual leave plus bank holidays
•  1pm finish on a Friday
•  Workplace Pension Scheme
•  Employee Assistance Programme
•  Free eye test & eyewear allowance
•  Access to ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme
•  Cycle to work scheme
•  Excellent career progression pathway

The Role:

As the Database Executive, you will play a vital part of the Fundraising and Community Engagement team, where your expertise will ensure supporter information is accurate, meaningful, and ready to drive successful fundraising campaigns.

Main responsibilities:

•  Keep the supporter database up to date, clean, and fully optimised
•  Assist with data entry, processing, and analysis to support fundraising campaigns
•  Merge duplicate records and carrying out regular database health checks
•  Help the team get the most from Raiser’s Edge by keeping training guides current and ensuring best practice
•  Import data from various sources and preparing information for fundraising appeals
•  Support GDPR compliance and uphold direct marketing policies
•  Collaborate with fundraising teams to improve data processes and drive insights
•  Provide admin support for fundraising events, including occasional evening or weekend participation

Requirements:

•  Experience in the charity sector with database or CRM expertise
•  Strong data management skills, with experience in data manipulation, queries, and exports
•  Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or a similar fundraising database
•  Good Excel skills (intermediate level or above)
•  Understanding of relational databases and a keen eye for detail
•  Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving

If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!

TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn’t quite right for you, please do check out our website www.tpp.co.uk and pop your CV over to us!

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Reports to: Director of Finance & Resources

About Women in Prison

Women in Prison is a national, women-led, feminist organisation. We deliver front line support to women harmed by the criminal justice system, through our work in prisons, in the community and ‘through the prison gate’ as they resettle back into their communities. We also campaign for systems change that addresses the root causes of offending, reduces the harmful impact of prison, and creates workable, community-based alternatives to imprisonment.

Job Purpose:

This role supports the organisational finance function with inputting financial data and processing financial transactions. It is also responsible for the smooth running of the main office of Women in Prison performing key administration tasks.

We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Finance and Resources Administrator to manage our financial transactions and ensure the smooth running of our office operations. The ideal candidate will have an experience in finance and administrative functions, good organisational skills, and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities Areas:

1. Finance Administration
2. Office Administration

We have two exciting opportunities for two people to join our established and friendly Advocacy Team.

The roles available are Qualified and/ or Trainee Multidisciplinary Advocates dependent on experience. 

The roles will require an ability to travel daily in Devon and Torbay and a commitment to working weekdays between 9 and 5.

One is a 35 hour 5-day week post. The other is a 28 hour 4-day week post.

We work for Rethink Advocacy, which is part of Rethink Mental Illness a national charity that has been transforming the lives of people severely affected by mental illness for over 50 years.

Rethink Devon and Torbay Advocacy is one of the Devon Advocacy Consortium (DAC) partners which means that we work across Devon and Torbay alongside other local organisations to provide specialist advocacy services for adults with a range of additional needs including learning disabilities, physical and sensory disabilities and mental health.

This role is Devon based, and any applicants need to live in or close to Devon and must be prepared to relocate if not.

Our multidisciplinary advocates specialise in 3 different types of statutory advocacy namely Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Independent Care Act Advocacy (ICAA) and Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCA). They support people, who have difficulty speaking for themselves, to express their views and wishes and understand their rights and entitlements.

If you, would you like to work for a leading Advocacy Provider in a rewarding role where you will really make a difference, then join us here at Rethink Advocacy.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion 

Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. 

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation 

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress here. 

Specialist Sexual Violence Group Worker

• Hours: 35 per week (Full time) 
• Contract: Temporary FTC until March 31st 2026 (with the possibility of extension should funding be in place) 
• Generally Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work. Flexbility on start and finish times to support a work-life balance.
• Salary: £23,500 per annum (pro rata), (rising to £24,000 after successful completion of a 6-month probationary period)
• Location: Gwent wide - based in a Cyfannol Hwb, negotiable with options of Newport, Pontypool, Abergavenny and Ebbw Vale.
• Agile - working where and when required, to do the job most effectively. 
• Participation in the 2nd tier out of hours on-call rota. 
• All team members must work flexibly on occasions to meet the needs of the Charity and the people we support.

Purpose of the post: Thanks to an extension to existing funding, we are looking for a specialist sexual violence group worker to provide group-based support to adults who have experienced sexual violence, abuse or harm.

By engaging with this service, it is hoped that people : 

1. Have increased feelings of safety

2. Have improved health and wellbeing

3. Are better able to cope with aspects of everyday life

4. Are better informed and empowered to act on information

This support is a core element of our Horizon sexual violence support services, a specialist project developed by Cyfannol Women’ Aid to meet the needs of anyone who has experienced rape, sexual violence or childhood abuse at any time in their life.

As a key member of our team, you will provide a trauma-informed response to individuals who have experienced sexual violence, supporting them to access interventions on a needs-led basis. You will facilitate group work, develop group-based opportunities and encourage participation, ensuring that the needs and feedback of people who engage with this support remain central to service development.

Specific Responsibilities 

• Provide a trauma-informed, friendly and responsive service to people engaged with Cyfannol for support in relation to their experiences of sexual violence.
• Provide opportunities for peer support and buddying at group sessions across Gwent.
• Provide a range of group-based opportunities in response to the needs and wishes of individuals accessing support.
• Manage relationships with external suppliers, sourcing and engaging different providers to deliver a menu of wellbeing activities and therapies.
• Provide and develop support structures for family and friends of people who have experienced sexual violence.
• Manage group facilitation effectively, ensuring groups are equitable, inclusive and accessible. 
• Provide a needs-led and person-centred response to group members, signposting to further support as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Communications, Engagement and Development colleagues to: 

1. Promote groupwork opportunites
2. Maintain the online Horizon groups calander
3. Contribute to the continued development of evaluation and feedback methods for individuals engaged with groupwork
4. Ensure co-production is at the heart of our specialist sexual violence group provision

• Contribute to relationship building with statutory and third sector services, encouraging referrals and promoting pathways to support
• Provide information and signposting to training, further education and employment opportunities
• Manage the Horizon email inbox, online  groups calendar and other agreed communication channels to promote engagement and signpost effectively
• Manage the recording of all contact with, and work done for individuals onto our Case Management System, including keeping accurate records of group delivery and attendance
• Contribute to funders reports and future funding applications

General Responsibilites 

Contribute to the: 

• Development and achievement of our Vision, Mission and Objectives
• Promotion of our values, culture and aspirations
• Creation of a safe, supportive, reflective and explorative working environment
• Promotion of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
• Upholding of our Polices and Procedures

It may be necessary, following consultation, to amend the job description in light of experience and changing circumstances

A current valid driving licence, access to a car and insurance covering business use is essential.

Closing Date:  Monday 17th March 2025 at 12pm 

Due to the nature of these roles, they are only open to female applicants (Exempt under the Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1).  A disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service is required for all posts. 

Cyfannol is an organisation with equality, diversity and inclusion at its heart. We welcome applications from all areas of the community. However, we particularly encourage applications from members of our BAME community as well as individuals with disabilities who are currently under-represented within our workforce.