Child Safeguarding Manager Jobs
At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for an Admissions Officer to join our Learner and Family Services team.
This postholder will undertake the admissions and pre-entry assessment processes in accordance with the SEN Code of Practice for education establishments within Ambitious about Autism (AaA) and Ambitious about Autism Schools Trust (AaAST).
You'll act as the first point of contact for admission enquiries for Spring School from prospective parents/carers, determining basic eligibility of prospective learners on initial enquiry and deciding on appropriate action required.
You'll process applications and monitor each individual admissions case, creating electronic and paper applicant records, maintaining confidentiality and accuracy at all times in line with GDPR. You'll be able to handle a varied workload with tight timescales and conduct yourself in a professional, yet sensitive manner.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Experience of dealing with potentially emotional callers and handling sensitive telephone conversations in a polite and professional manner.
- An understanding of autism and the special needs education environment.
- Experience of prioritising a range of administrative tasks in an accurate, effective and timely manner.
- A willingness to learn how students are funded, including understanding of the Education and Skills Funding Agency.
In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Outreach Worker- Arabic Speaking (working with parents and children)
21 hours per week, £27,177.91 per annum, pro-rata (including London weighting)
South Westminster
Fixed term to end March 2026
This is a highly rewarding role for an Outreach Worker to support parents and carers of children under 5 at Westminster Children Centres. We are currently looking to recruit an Outreach Worker in Westminster area to provide accessible information to parents and carers, particularly those who are marginalised, to ensure they receive the support they need in order to increase opportunities and strengthen family life, bringing better outcomes for children.
Fluent in Arabic, the role will include developing an understanding of the local area including services and facilities. You will also need to pro-actively engage with vulnerable and isolated families and carry out home visits, as required. The role will include developing good relationships with health visitors and liaising with other agencies regarding the needs of parents and carers. In addition, the successful individual will help to organise social events to bring the community together.
We are looking for someone who has experience of community and outreach work with diverse communities in an inner-city environment. This will include experience of a wide range of methods/techniques to reach out and engage with isolated individuals/communities. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, along with the ability to empathise with parents and carers are required. A non-judgmental approach is essential. The ability to network is also important.
A commitment to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children, as well as an understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.are essential.
The salary for 21 hours per week is £16,306.75 per annum.
Please visit our website to obtain the job description, full person specification, and the link to apply using our online system.
Please ensure that you cover all criteria on the person specification as this will be used for shortlisting purposes.
Closing Date: Sunday, 6th October 2024
Interview Date: Week commencing 14th October 2024
Salary £35,339 - £40,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Home working or hybrid working (You must be UK based for this role)
Closing date: 15 September 2024
Interview date(s): Friday 20 September and Tuesday 24 September via MS Teams
Are you looking for a role where your skills can benefit families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people?
The role
We are looking for a Trusts and Foundations Manager to join our Fundraising Team. In this role you will lead on the development and delivery of the trust fundraising strategy. You will identify, research and develop applications and reporting to trusts, foundations and other grant making bodies to a high and consistent standard.
Working with colleagues across the organisation to gather input into proposals, this role will oversee the completion and submission of high-quality compliant proposals and funding applications within required timescales.
You will cultivate and manage relationships with key decision-makers within identified trusts, including the day-to-day management of new and existing funders. You will provide regular reports on financial progress, including updates on the pipeline, prospecting, activation and grants received.
About you
For this role you will need a proven track record of meeting or exceeding income targets from trust fundraising. You must have experience of securing one-off or multi-year grants of five figure sums or above. You will also have significant experience of researching and writing detailed and compelling proposals for trusts.
You must have excellent communication skills along with good research and numeracy skills. You will also be creative and innovative and have excellent organisation and prioritisation skills to manage multiple applications. You will have the drive to work independently to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders in order to meet and exceed annual targets.
About us
Family Fund is a great place to work, for great people. We provide a challenging and rewarding working environment, where every staff member can make their mark.
We are a values-based organisation, and we aim to show our values in all that we do. Read our staff stories here and see how our staff display our values every day.
We commit to inclusion, equality and diversity and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. Family Fund is a Disability Confident Employer. We will invite to interview all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role. If you have a disability, and are happy to let us know, please highlight this in your covering letter. We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant and we welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.
We offer excellent benefits, including flexible working, flexi-time, competitive annual leave entitlement, a contributory pension scheme and above all a professional, fun working environment where a positive work-life balance is encouraged.
How to apply
When you’re ready to apply, complete the online form on our website and submit a CV and covering letter. You will need to explain what skills and qualities you would bring to the team.
For more information, please read and download the job description.
The successful candidate must complete pre-employment checks that meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, including a right to work check and employment history verification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
Our eComm business is entering its third successful year of trading and is continuing to grow exponentially through building a forward-thinking digital presence, captivating wider audiences, and energising our brand through curated products, innovative partnerships, and unforgettable experiences. We are now moving into Licensing and very excitingly collaborating with a children’s character, first launched in 1971. To bring this incredible opportunity to life, we are looking for an innovative and entrepreneurial Licensing Manager.
Location: Canning Town Warehouse, Unit 4 SEGRO Park, London, E16 4ES. Working from home is an option in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy, with the expectation you will work onsite one day per week and attend regular offsite meetings as well.
About the role
As the Licensing Manager, you will work closely with the Head of eCommerce, shaping the strategy and delivering a new part of our eCommerce business, that could become a significant financial income stream for Crisis.
We will be starting from the ground up, testing and learning as we go and creating meaningful collaborations across a spectrum of opportunities – there is no road map!
Having just agreed a long-term collaboration with an amazing global children’s brand, allows us to be ambitious from the get-go, creating fantastic opportunities and excellent standards in how we work with brands that is second to none.
You will develop processes related to acquiring, maintaining, and protecting licenses for Crisis’s products, services, or intellectual property, and be responsible for all licensing activities, including new business development, negotiating terms, ensuring compliance, and managing relationships with licensors, licensees, and internal stakeholders. As a new income stream for Crisis, there will be a lot of internal and external stakeholder liaison, development of processes and cross organisational collaboration on external opportunities.
Skills, knowledge, and experience vital to succeeding in this role:
You will have a background in licensing, corporate partnerships, or administration, ideally working in a start-up environment and with a total ‘can do’ attitude.
A strategic thinker with great interpersonal and written skills, proven ability to create solid relationships both internally and externally. A problem solver, always looking for the win win solution and a desire to be part of something new and exciting where you can have huge impact building a new income stream, work with a fantastic major brand from day one and seeking the collaborations with partners that you’d love to bring to life.
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
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Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
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Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
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28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.
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Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
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Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
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Two-days (pro rata) wellbeing days
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And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How do I apply?
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Sunday 15 September 2024 23:55
Interview date and location: Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 September 2024
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with one of London’s leading independent girls’ day schools, who have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, professional and well qualified HR Manager.
The role is based 5 days a week in a suburban leafy area of West London.
The post holder will be responsible for recruitment, payroll, the SCR, and will provide HR guidance and support to management and staff in school. If you have excellent organisational, time management, written and verbal communication skills, we will be delighted to hear from you.
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced HR Manager to join our team. Reporting directly to the Headteacher and Bursar, the successful candidate will be responsible for the entire employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with employment law and safeguarding guidelines. You will provide strategic advice and operational support on a range of HR issues, from recruitment and retention to staff wellbeing and professional development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll administration, and performance management
- Ensure the school complies with all legal and regulatory HR requirements, including safeguarding and child protection
- Support staff development by coordinating training programs and managing appraisals
- Advise on employee relations issues and ensure a positive and supportive working environment
- Develop and implement HR policies in line with best practices
- Work closely with senior management to support strategic planning and organizational development
- Manage staff welfare programs, offering guidance and support as needed
Key Requirements:
- CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience
- A minimum of 5 years of HR management experience, ideally within an educational or not-for-profit setting
- Strong knowledge of employment law, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with staff at all levels
- Proactive and solution-oriented approach, with a strong commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a high degree of discretion and professionalism
This is a 12 month fixed terms maternity cover contract.
If this sounds like you and you're keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP!
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Closing date: 25 September 2024
Interview date: To be confirmed.
Location: Castle Bromwich Shop
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)
Duration: Permanent
Salary: Retail Band 3, £22,623 - £24,471, per year
DBS: No DBS clearance required.
“Happy to talk flexible working.”
Our charity shops raise vital funds for Birmingham Hospice. The generosity of doners and shoppers plays a crucial role in supporting the community, helping us to provide care for local people living with a terminal diagnosis.
We are looking for a Shop Manager to join our Retail Team, at our Castle Bromwich Shop.
As Shop Manager you will help and support the Retail Area Manager by developing, leading, and motivating your team of staff and volunteers, ensuring that sales and targets are achieved and surpassed; motivate your team to deliver fantastic customer service, meeting performance targets and working continually to improve the work of the Hospice.
The role will involve ensuring that stock is displayed well and is sorted correctly, ensuring the shop and stockroom is always kept clean and tidy. You will actively encourage donations and saleable goods, and ensure stock is prepared for display/selling, ensuring all goods are appropriately sized and priced.
You will lead a team, developing and training of staff and volunteers, and be responsible for ensuring that appropriate rotas are in place to ensure the efficient running and income maximisation of the shop.
If this sounds like the role for you, then we’d love to receive your application.
Requirements:
· You will have significant retail experience, preferably within the Charity sector
· You will be able to demonstrate a commitment and passion for delivering and driving outstanding customer service.
· You must be an effective communicator and have strong organisational skills as well as having experience of working with sales targets.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Can you inspire and be inspired? Can you motivate others to deliver great customer service? Are you looking for a chance to shine? We have fantastic opportunities for progression and development and the Freedom to nurture ideas and flair within a Framework of support to develop you whilst you develop and lead a team of up to 25 stores in the Newcastle and surrounding area to success.
At Barnardo's we believe in children the funds we raise in store support the most vulnerable children and Young People in the UK and now's your chance to play your part in this vital work. As well as maximising sales and profit in your area, you will take full ownership of the day to day management of your stores, you'll maximise their income and lead and inspire your team of managers.
You will have a sound retail management experience, which will ideally be from a multi-site environment; you will have shown in your experience an ability to achieve budget, revenue, cost and profit targets as well as KPI's. You will be an outstanding leader who can bring team building and organisational strengths to your team alongside ensuring that the very highest standards of presentation and customer services are upheld throughout your area – your aim will be to make your store's the best in town, for customers to visit and for your colleagues to work in.
If you are interested in applying for these roles, you must live within the area East Coast from Darlington to Berwick and must hold a full time driving licence for a minimum of 2 years.
Please note salary offered will be non negotiable.
In return you will work for one of the UK's largest charity retailers with benefits, including full training and development package, promotion prospects, pension and benefits.
Generating the money we need to make children's lives better is a truly fulfilling role so if you'd like to use your talent to make a positive difference then we would love to hear from you!
The full Job description and Person profile is available below. Please read this before applying to ensure that the job matches your skills and experience. It is a requirement of this role to hold full time driving licence for a minimum of 2 years.
*As part of Barnardo's ongoing commitment to safeguarding, our retail recruitment process requires that successful candidates are asked to consent to a Basic criminal records check.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Interview Date: Where an interview date has been given in the advert, this will be the only date available. Please check this before proceeding with your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are hiring! We have a job vacancy for an Early Intervention Project Worker to join Shine.
Shine has a membership of over 14,000 members living with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus and associated conditions and over 6,500 associated members.
Our Little Stars project for 0–12-year-olds has been established for over 5 years supporting younger members and their families with their diagnosis and beyond. We also have a growing Teen membership known as FIRE (Friendship, Independence, Resilience, Equality) Working alongside our multi skilled, established team, you will be supporting members across all age groups and building on the great foundations already in place.
We are looking for an Early Intervention Project Worker who can cover the South of England, primarily you will be home based, supporting members through phone calls and using online platforms. You will be required to attend clinics, events and meet members one to one where necessary within your allocated area and occasionally across wider areas and nationally.
Purpose of the role
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To deliver Shine's Little Stars (funded by The National Lottery Community Fund) project for 0–12-year-olds, supporting early years and younger members with their families, their diagnosis and beyond across the Southern Region. To provide advice, support and guidance to enable people with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus to access the correct benefits to become financially stable, the right services to improve their health and well-being, and to better co-ordinate their support and independence through a variety of methods.
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To improve the life wellbeing of children 0-12 years old with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus by promoting independence and providing them and their families with early intervention support.
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To create a community whereby those affected by spina bifida and hydrocephalus can connect with others, are empowered through knowledge and feel confident in the support networks surrounding them.
Shine will offer you:
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A competitive salary of £28,471 (Actual £22,777 for 28 hours per week)
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3% pension contribution
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays + additional discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year (pro-rata for part-time hours)
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Support to learn and develop
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Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
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Broadband allowance
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Additional annual leave due to length of service
If you would like to have a chat about the role in more detail or have any questions, please give us a call and ask to speak to Sally Hammond, our Children and families Manager (England)
Shine is a Disability Confident employer and will offer guaranteed interviews if a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the job.
To apply please submit your CV and supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role criteria.
*Please note applications without a supporting statement will not be accepted*
Closing date: 11pm Thursday 3rd October 2024
Interviews: Monday 14th October 2024 (Depending on location in person or virtual)
Please note: we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date, therefore we encourage applications as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
37 hours per week / Permanent / Hybrid (three days onsite and two from home) Monday-Thursday, 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-4.30pm.
Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.
YMCA DownsLink Group has been delivering counselling and therapeutic services to children, young people and families through our YMCA Dialogue Service in community and school settings for over 25 years.
We are looking for an experienced Service Manager to join our innovative and skilled counselling service to lead operational plans in line with organisation strategy and local strategic priorities, designing and developing a range of evidence-based therapeutic interventions to meet the needs of children and young people aged 11 to 18 years. You will manage and review performance against contract KPI’s and support the engagement of service users in co-production and participatory activities.
In delivering the role, you will work closely with the Clinical Lead, Team Managers and Head of Service, you will manage the continuing growth and development of our community-based children and young people’s counselling and wellbeing services in West Sussex. You will hold operational responsibility for the West Sussex Single Point of Access (SPOA) partnership, working alongside SPFT and the Youth Emotional Support service management and delivery teams to provide an effective referral pathway to support services for children and young people in West Sussex.
In addition, you will manage the development and operational delivery of services, providing line management support to the team, and be accountable for the financial performance of the service through the setting, administering and review of budgets. You will work closely with senior colleagues to assess business opportunities, tendering for and maintaining contracts.
ABOUT YOU: We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.
You will already have experience of working in a managerial or Lead capacity in Counselling and Mental Health Services for Children and Young People. You will have working knowledge of Trauma Informed Care and Psychologically Informed Environments and be able to hold a supervisory caseload, providing consultation to peers, colleagues, stakeholders and external agencies. You will have good communication and facilitation skills and the ability to successfully manage challenging and changing priorities whilst remaining calm and solution focused. You will already have substantial knowledge of and experience in Safeguarding and the assessment of risk for both clients and services and be able to work closely with internal and external partners to review and implement policy and procedural change.
In addition, you will have experience in the implementation of clinical structures, clinical governance, supervision processes and clinical eligibility/thresholds.
We believe every young person has the right to discover their potential.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Kingston Hospital Charity is committed to improving the quality of care and the experience of everyone who comes to Kingston Hospital or uses the services it provides across the community. This is achieved through a combination of securing funding for a range of priority projects and awarding grants to successful applicants. We want our local NHS to be the best it can be for patients, families and staff, as reflected by the significant growth in income over the last few years.
This is an exciting opportunity to apply your marketing and communications skills to develop Kingston Hospital Charity's (KHC) profile across the hospital site and in the community, grow our supporter base, help develop a positive supporter journey and increase funds.
Working closely with KHC's Director, the post holder will build the charity's profile across traditional and digital communications, targeting our stakeholders with compelling stories and consistent messages. He/ she will increase engagement with hospital staff, patients, supporters and the wider community, building greater awareness of our fundraising and the impact charitable support is having on patient care.
We are a small team making a big difference at Kingston Hospital, so if you are excited by the opportunity to shape and grow this programme, please apply now.
We work to improve the quality of care and experience of everyone who comes to Kingston Hospital or uses the services it provides across the community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD A CV OR A COVER LETTER AS THESE ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
Please complete and upload the application form via Breathe HR. Your application will be rejected without a completed application form (Please see vacancy documents at the bottom to download the form)
If you have any problems with attaching the form, please send it to talent @ bookmarkreading .org
At Bookmark Reading Charity, we exist to change children’s life stories through the joy of reading. We have seen significant growth over the past few years and have built a network of engaged supporters. As we launch our new three-year strategy, we are recruiting an experienced major donor fundraiser to play a key role in the growth of our philanthropy programme, securing and developing relationships with high-net-worth individuals that change the story for children.
Job Description
Delivering the Philanthropy plan
- Work with the Senior Philanthropy Lead and Head of Fundraising to grow the major donor portfolio within the wider strategy
- Build and maintain a portfolio of existing and new major donors who give or can give £15,000 or more, ensuring a first-class cultivation and stewardship journey
- Line manage the Philanthropy Executive and support their professional development, providing direction, support and guidance
- Work with our Prospect Research & Administration Intern to identify new potential Bookmark major donors, working with trustees, staff, and our wonderfully supportive Partnerships Board to secure introductions and make asks of prospective supporters
- Lead on philanthropy events, working with the wider team in delivering income generating, cultivation and stewardship activities
- Create compelling, relevant and tailored funding proposals, reports and collateral to inspire and inform donors, reflecting Bookmark’s strong brand
- Work closely with the rest of the Fundraising team to ensure opportunities to maximise income for the fundraising team
Work with the rest of the Fundraising team
- Devise and deliver annual plans, together with associated budgets, in line with the charity’s strategic objectives
- Work with the Senior Leadership Team, Chair of Trustees and colleagues across the charity to ensure major donor fundraising activity is aligned with the charity’s wider plans and objectives
- Use Salesforce to manage the accurate recording and forecasting of major donor income, enabling efficient reporting and KPI management
- Ensure that all activity helps to build Bookmark’s brand and is always brand compliant
- Ensure Bookmark’s ethical fundraising policy is adhered to
Person specification
Essential
- A successful track record in high value fundraising and acquisition, including a proven track record of securing five figure gifts, to meet or exceed targets
- Experience developing relationships with high-net-worth individuals through all stages of the donor cycle
- Experience working on successful charity events that meet fundraising targets
- Great verbal communication skills, demonstrated by strong relationships with donors and colleagues. You will have the skills to influence, motivate and persuade people to donate
- Demonstrable experience of writing successful, inspiring, emotive, and technically accurate cases for support and proposals tailored to a major donor audience
- Experience growing and managing a pipeline, planning for your portfolio and increasing income
- An understanding and ability to build budgets and work with financials
- Experience using of Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience using Salesforce, or another fundraising database
Desirable
- Line management experience
- Experience working with a fundraising board or high value committee
Location: 1-2 days per week based at the Bookmark office (London), with flexibility around home working for the remaining days.
Contract type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £38,000 - £41,500 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours (Monday to Friday). Flexibility around compressed hours and four-day week considered.
Deadline: Sunday 22nd September 2024, 11:59 pm
We promote a reading for pleasure culture in primary schools, focusing on supporting children in the most disadvantaged communities.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
ALUMNAE AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Full time, competitive salary
We are looking for an engaging and experienced Alumnae and Development Manager to join our External Relations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for fostering excellent alumnae relations as well as leading fundraising, donor and legacy strategy at Prior’s Field.
The ability to prioritise and communicate effectively are essential qualities for this role.
‘The value-added is exceptional' Talk Education Review 2024
Start date: as soon as possible
Applications (by application form, CV and covering letter) are welcome as soon as possible. Early applications are strongly advised, as we will interview as soon as a suitable field of candidates present.
Prior’s Field Priorsfield Road Godalming Surrey GU7 2RH
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Registered Charity No: 312038
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you organised and good with people with a desire to make a difference to young people’s mental health?
Are you self-motivated and a collaborative team player, eager to provide administrative support in a small organisation?
Do you have strong research and analytical skills, and a desire to help to shape the inner workings of a charity?
If so, we encourage you to apply for the exciting opportunity to become the Research and Administration Officer at Winchester Youth Counselling, a mental health charity.
About Winchester Youth Counselling:
At WYC our mission is to provide counselling, therapy and mental health support to young people aged 11-25 in Winchester as well as support and advice for parents and families, so that young people are supported to thrive and live happier lives.
Our services include one to one counselling, walk and talk, and nature therapy sessions to local children and young people who are facing difficulties with their mental health. We also run a youth drop-in service in Winchester City Centre. We offer support to parents and carers too with parent consultations and parent workshops.
It's a pivotal and exciting moment for our charity. Thanks to recently securing substantial funding, we're ready for exciting growth and looking to make an even greater impact on local young people's mental health.
About the Role:
Based in the office, you will be the first point of contact for many children, young people and their families seeking counselling services. You will provide crucial administrative support to our team of counsellors and will work closely with the Operations Manager to create and synchronise processes for tracking clinical and non-clinical outcomes to help to evaluate and improve the performance of the charity. You will work with the Fundraising and Partnerships team to research, plan and execute effective community engagement work which will help the charity to further its mission and vision, and communicate this to more stakeholders. You will conduct research to aid the the charity as we move forwards. You will take on project-based work, including assisting the Senior Management Team with the review and update of organisational policies and other key organisational documents.
The Ideal Candidate;
- · Has strong research and analytical skills
- · Has excellent organisational skills and is flexible, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
- · Has great communication skills, both written and verbal, with a friendly and approachable manner.
- · Is a team player who can work independently and as part of a team.
- · Has a strong commitment to data protection and confidentiality.
- · Is proficient in IT. Including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- · Experience working in a charity or similar environment desirable but not essential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Coproduction Service Manager is responsible for the operational leadership of coproduction, involvement and engagement. This includes managing service delivery, developing new opportunities for lived experience engagement, and ensuring optimal beneficiary outcomes across Greater Manchester, in true partnership with people with lived and living experience. The postholder will work alongside key system partners.
This role is subject to a Basic DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Believe in People?
The best people have one thing in common.
They care.
At Change Grow Live, we believe in the power of making a positive impact in people’s lives. Our strive to provide support, respect, and a safe space where individuals can find the right path for their personal growth and recovery. We treat each person as a unique individual, working together to achieve their full potential.
We are currently looking for a Young Person's Resilience Worker to be part of our Newham Rise children and young people’s team. This role involves delivering targeted interventions, focusing on drug and alcohol awareness, education, and prevention for young people. You will also work closely with the MOPAC (Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime) youth-to-adult (Y2A) hub, providing support to young adults aged 18-25 who are also connected to probation services.
Working in Newham offers the chance to be part of a vibrant, diverse, and growing community. You’ll find a dynamic working environment where every day presents an opportunity to make meaningful connections and create lasting change.
Working at Change Grow Live in Newham means being part of a vibrant, diverse, and supportive team, where every day presents an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals within a dynamic and multicultural community.
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Full Time Salary Range: £27,449.53 - £31,393.77 (pro rata for part time hours)
Allowance: Inner London Weighting of £4,072.06 (pro rata for part time)
Contract Type: Fixed term for 12 months
About the Role
- Support young people and young adults (18-25) from the point they engage with the service, through their entire journey.
- Work alongside the MOPAC Y2A hub, specifically supporting young adults involved with probation services.
- Provide screening, assessments, psychosocial interventions, care planning, and post-treatment support, ensuring seamless transitions in care.
- Respond effectively to safeguarding issues, ensuring the safety and well-being of the individuals you work with.
- Reduce drug and alcohol-related harm, helping create healthier communities.
- Advocate for access to relevant services, ensuring holistic outcomes in relation to health and well-being.
- Promote positive outcomes that enable young people to lead safer, healthier, and more purposeful lives, building resilience and reducing risks.
About You
- Experience working with young people, with a good understanding of the issues they face.
- Knowledge of safeguarding practices, particularly concerning children and young people, including the Fraser Competence framework.
- Strong understanding of drug and alcohol-related issues and experience in a related field.
- Knowledge of best practices in substance misuse treatment services, especially in relation to young people.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and a high level of IT proficiency.
- Team-oriented with a cooperative, supportive approach to achieving service objectives.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Please note: We encourage you to reflect on the job description when completing your application to help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the role.
If you’re ready to start your journey with Change Grow Live, we’d love to hear from you
If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role.
Interview Date
3/10/2024
Closing Date
27/9/2024
If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work. If you have any feedback on our recruitment processes (good or bad) we’d love to hear from you so that we can make sure they are fair and we attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.
The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.