Communications Jobs in Leeds, West Yorkshire

SOS Children’s Villages UK is part of a global federation, founded in 1949. SOS Children’s Villages exists to ensure that each child and young person grows up with the healthy relationships they need to become their strongest selves. Working in over 130 countries, we are the world’s largest non-governmental organisation focused on supporting children and young people who don’t have, or who are at risk of losing, parental care.

The Senior Programme Manager is an exciting new role that will oversee the vital processes we use to maintain oversight of programmes funded by SOS Children’s Villages UK.

You will:

• spearhead a new, transformative programme aimed at delivering real, positive change for children and families, requiring an ambitious leader committed to making a lasting difference.
• work collaboratively, with two direct reports, to capture and communicate the powerful impact of our work to stakeholders both within and beyond SOS Children’s Villages.

We are looking for an organised, experienced individual with strong project management skills and a background in international development or a related field. 

As part of the largest global organisation focused on supporting and protecting children who have lost or are at risk of losing, parental care, SOS Children's Villages UK is uniquely positioned. We have access to a vast wealth of data, insights and experience from around the world, while also benefiting from the agility of a small, dynamic team.

Our goal is to leverage these strengths to engage with the well-developed UK international development and child protection sectors, linking these with our wider global work.

If you have a natural talent for entrepreneurship and relationship building and are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we want to hear from you! 

To Apply

Please read the full job description within the Candidate Pack, and submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 17th November at 17.00 UK time. We reserve the right to close the application process early if a successful candidate is found.

Please note: The post-holder must be UK-based. We are unable to provide employment sponsorship if required and unfortunately cannot progress applications without the required right to live and work in the UK on a permanent contract.

The successful candidates will work 35 hours a week over 5 days, including evening and weekend work as required by the company. 

We have 9 roles available in the following locations:

Blackburn, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Nottingham, Sheffield and Wrexham

At Help for Heroes, we believe those who serve our country deserve support when they are wounded. Every day, men and women have to leave their career in the Armed Forces as a result of physical or psychological wounds; their lives changed forever. We help them, and those still serving, to recover and get on with their lives.

And who are we you’re wondering? We are experts and beginners. Generalists and specialists. Ordinary people with an extraordinary passion towards making a positive change to the lives of our veterans (and having fun while doing it).

As One Team we share a philosophy – I.C.A.R.E. It’s the way we walk and talk, the way we interact with others and how we approach everything we do. We are:

Innovative – Collaborative – Authentic – Resourceful – Energetic. 

We have an incredible opportunity for a COMMUNITY BUILDER to join our Community Development team.

Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.

About The Role 

The Help for Heroes Community Development team are looking to recruit a team of Community Builders to assist in their reshaped participation and connection strategy. Using Asset Based Community Development, we seek to support the charity’s objective to enhance reach and positive impact for members of the Armed Forces Community facing challenges within their local communities.

Are you interested in the Armed Forces community and harnessing their strengths and gifts? Can you identify what already exists in an area and utilise it to create new networks and make things happen?

We are looking for a motivated, dynamic and confident people who are passionate about collaborating with communities in the design and delivery of interventions that bring and connect people together to strengthen networks within the local community. If you believe in the advantages of having a strong community, this role could suit you.

Working closely with Community Development Managers across regions within the UK, the Community Builders will play a vital role in helping to improve lives for Armed Forces Community members by creating a supportive environment that allows them to re-engage and connect with the services at Help for Heroes and with the wider community. 

The main purpose of this role is to connect local people through their skills, passions and assets and support the creation of new connections, bringing people together to improve wellbeing and make the community a better place to live. This will include listening to different points of views, building relationships and motivating people to work together and create their own action influenced by their interests and skillsets to positively impact local communities and help them to flourish.

About You

You will have experience leading and facilitating the mobilisation of local communities, asset mapping, bringing together people for engagement that matters to them. You will have knowledge and experience of Asset Based Community Development work, outreach methods and you will have good organisational skills, energy and the ability to animate local communities. 

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver outreach to drive local connection, engagement and participation opportunities for the AFC 

• Develop and embed an ABCD informed way of work 

• Asset map 

• Organise and facilitate community meetings to share ideas, encourage collective decision making and build a sense of belonging 

• Encourage and pilot community lead action in response to local AFC needs/interests through peer led/co-designed initiatives 

• Increase awareness of the challenges faced by military personnel, veterans and their families

PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidates will need to be based within an hour’s commute of their allocated locality and there is a requirement to travel within a 75-mile radius of this location (travel expenses covered). Flexibility in working hours is necessary to ensure a total of 70 hours is covered over a 2-week period so please take this into consideration before applying. 

We are looking for someone with the following: 

• A Community Development qualification and/or at least 3 years' experience working within a community development or similar role, with responsibility for bringing about social change and improving quality of life 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop relationships which lead to actions  

• Demonstrable experience within an integrated multi-disciplinary service  

• Experience of engaging and working collaboratively with partners/stakeholders 

About the Team 

You will work as part of the Community Development team; this newly formed team will approach working in defined localities using an asset based community development approach. Together the Community Development Managers and the Community Builders will strengthen local communities using resources and networks that are readily available. You will do this to proliferate opportunities for sustainable participation and engagement alongside a multi-disciplinary team in order to support the Armed Forces Community to live well after service. 

Please see job description for more details about the role. 

*There will be a two-stage interview process for this role, with the 1st stage of interviews taking place the w/c 25th of November.

Please note due to a high volume of applicants, we might close this vacancy early if we find the right candidate - previous applicants do not need to reapply*

We are looking for Maternity Cover for a Safeguarding Advisor.  If you bring both a breadth of safeguarding experience and an understanding of faith contexts, we have a new opportunity for you to use your accrued knowledge and skills for a good cause.

Thirtyone:eight, the UK’s leading Independent Christian Safeguarding charity is looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Safeguarding Advisor. You will provide an expert and professional service on behalf of thirtyone:eight; including the provision of consultancy and engagement services, maintenance of policy, procedure and best practice guidance and contribute to the operation of our safeguarding helpline. 

We are looking for a person with strong communication skills and experience of providing safeguarding support and advice as part of a multi-disciplinary or faith-based context to join our established team for maternity cover. 

With a demonstrated commitment to the safeguarding and wellbeing of children and adults, you will need a good working knowledge of safeguarding policy, practice and legislation across diverse contexts (including the UK four nations), as well as a solid understanding of implementing safeguarding at a grass-roots level with faith organisations. In return you’ll get to work in a supportive and rewarding environment and the opportunity to share and learn from fellow safeguarding professionals from a range of backgrounds and settings. 

Please note that this job could be home based, office based or hybrid.

The out of hours cover hours are: 7am-9am and 5pm-midnight weekdays; and 7am - midnight Sat & Sun. There are minimal calls coming through during this time so you would not be on the phone all these hours. 

Charity Shop Manager

Selby, North Yorkshire

We are committed to paying the Real Living Wage.

About Us

Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.

Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.

Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.

As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.

The Benefits

We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.

We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Shop Manager, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.

The Role

As our Shop Manager you will lead a team of volunteers to raise funds to invest in achieving the charity’s goal to save lives in Yorkshire. Reporting to the Retail Area Manager, you will portray the charity as a professional, credible brand which acts with integrity and provide excellent customer service, ensuring volunteers, donors and customers know how their contribution is helping the people of Yorkshire. 

Specifically, you will:

· Manage and be accountable for implementing and complying with agreed shop operating policy and standards including Health and Safety and Trading Standards.

· Be responsible for ensuring the shop is presented to the highest standards with attractive visual merchandising and window displays.

· Be responsible for attracting and recruiting a team of new volunteers, ensuring they are well trained and take every effort to create a welcoming and happy environment.

· Be responsible for ongoing volunteer training and engagement, ensuring the volunteer management system is actively kept up to date.

· Have line manager responsibility for assistant manager, working together to ensure there is management cover and sufficient volunteers to operate all trading hours.

· Ensure accurate accounting and handling of assets (items donated and money received).

· Be responsible for ensuring accurate record keeping of items donated and the amount paid for each item for Gift Aid tax reclaim purposes.

· Prepare and complete all shop administration including cash handling and banking functions to the highest standard, accurately and on time, always adhering to charity policy and procedures.

· Create a welcoming professional atmosphere and deliver high standards of customer service for all customers and supporters.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will need:

· To be ideally educated to A-level or equivalent.

· To have experience of managing people/volunteers including recruitment and development.

· To have previous retail experience in charity sector or commercial sector is desirable.

· To have experience of meeting and exceeding targets within a retail environment.

· To be highly organised with good time management skills.

· To have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· To have the ability or willingness to travel occasionally across the Yorkshire region for training and team meetings.

· To have a willingness to complete our pre-employment checks (to be undertaken once the role is offered and accepted) which include:

o A check on your employment history, by seeking 2 references

o A check on your eligibility to work in the UK as per the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006

o A DBS check

Application

Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.

To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 13 November 2024. Please read our privacy notice before applying.

Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer.  We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our website. 

About the Role

We are working with a fabulous charity who are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Trusts Fundraisng Officer to join their team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in identifying, cultivating, and securing funding from charitable trusts and foundations to support their vital work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and approach potential charitable trusts and foundations to secure funding.
• Develop and submit compelling funding proposals and reports.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with donors.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the trust fundraising strategy.
• Assist in the development of funding applications to statutory and multilateral sources.
• Represent the charity at events and meetings.
• Contribute to the development of fundraising materials.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in trust fundraising.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Knowledge of charity fundraising regulations.

What’s On Offer:

• A 10-11-month contract in a fantastic organisation that is doing incredible work.
• A salary of up to £34,500
• Flexible remote or hybird options in the organisations Central London office.

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

People’s Economy aims to build the agency and power of people facing injustice and working for social change so that they have the expertise, capabilities and resources to develop their own analysis of how the economic system is a root cause of the injustice they face, develop strategies to change it and then take action with others. Our vision is for a world with economies that meet the needs and priorities of people currently experiencing economic injustice.

The Head of People and Operations oversees the development of systems and processes to ensure the organisation operates as effectively as possible with particular focus on People & Culture, Finance and Operations. They manage People’s Economy’s freelance bookkeeper. 

Online Open House

Come and meet us! We are hosting an online open house on Monday October 28th at 12pm for anyone who is interested in hearing more about the roles we’re currently hiring for or what People’s Economy is all about.

You can use this space to ask any questions you might have about the role, find out more about the organisation and meet some of our staff team. Curious?  This will be hosted as a webinar and questions can be submitted via the Q&A function so you will be able to remain anonymous unless you choose to unmute or turn on your video to ask a question.

Sign up here:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_w2oUR_ckS6ycbSMqExXrkw#/registration

Job Description

People & Culture

• Lead the review and development of HR policies and processes to ensure that they embody People’s Economy’s values, and support effective working and staff wellbeing, drawing in external expertise as necessary.

• Lead the development and implementation of recruitment processes for staff vacancies, ensuring compliance with People’s Economy’s recruitment policy and employment law.

• Lead the implementation of formal HR processes e.g. disciplinary processes, contract variations, and act as the key point of contact with People’s Economy’s external HR advisers. 

• Contribute to the development of organisational culture and values and ensure that they are embedded, promoted and enacted throughout the organisation.

• Lead review and development of People’s Economy’s safeguarding policy, processes and practice including staff and trustee training.

• Lead the work to build and maintain staff health and safety and wellbeing, through developing appropriate systems, processes and practices.

• Undertake day-to-day HR administration, including leave booking and sickness absence recording. 

Operations

• Develop policies, systems and processes to support the effective functioning of the organisation and (with support from the Programme Director) which support the implementation of programme and project delivery.

• Develop and maintain People’s Economy’s IT systems, including working with external providers to review IT security. 

• Lead on regularly reviewing and updating People’s Economy’s remote and hybrid working policies and supporting colleagues to access suitable equipment and workspace to carry out their roles.

• Support the Programme Director set up and manage the operation of People’s Economy’s monitoring, evaluation and learning systems and their embedding across the organisation.

• Support the Executive Director to implement People’s Economy’s Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression (DIAO) policy and lead the annual process of reviewing and updating the policy, and relevant organisational systems and processes to support the implementation of the policy. 

Finance

• Lead People’s Economy’s financial management and control, including:

  • Manage People’s Economy’s book-keeping and payroll providers to ensure that high quality records of income and expenditure are maintained and the smooth operation of supplier payments, invoicing, payroll and pensions contributions.

  • Oversee the timely production of regular financial reporting including management accounts, cash forecasting and quarterly reporting to the Board. Scrutinise regular finance reports and work to resolve any issues identified. 

  • Liaise with People’s Economy’s accountant and manage the annual process of independent examination and producing year-end reports and accounts.

• Lead on financial planning, including the preparation of an annual organisational budget and lead on updating budget information throughout the year.

• Create systems and processes to support staff to develop and manage budgets for the programmes and projects that they are leading.

• With support from the Executive Director, lead the development of organisational business plans and monitoring of progress against them, including reporting on progress to the Trustee Board.

• Lead on maintaining robust and up-to-date information about the organisation’s income pipeline. 

• Lead on fundraising administration:

  • Track progress against income targets ensuring information is kept up to date and regularly updating the Executive Director on the position.

  • Manage funder reporting and invoicing, working closely with colleagues leading funder relationships and with People’s Economy’s book-keeping provider.

Governance and Legal

• Lead on compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements including data protection, employment law, health and safety, and charity law.

• Ensure that People’s Economy has appropriate insurance in place.

• Lead on Trustee Board administration and support the good functioning of the Board, including by managing trustee recruitment processes when required.

• Lead on maintaining the organisational risk register and reporting on it to the Trustee Board. 

• Work with the Executive Director to ensure that there are effective mechanisms to ensure the robustness of external and internal controls (financial and non-financial).

Line Management

• Oversee People’s Economy’s book-keeping providers, and line manage possible future roles, supporting post-holders to carry out their roles effectively and to develop professionally.

For full role description and person specification see attached application pack

About The Role
Location: This is a homebased role within the North West of England.
Interview date: W/C 25th November via Microsoft Teams.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
 
It’s an exciting time to join Regional Engagement. We’re a growing team with big ambitions over the next 5 years. This role will play a huge part in making these ambitions a reality and paving the way for our future.

We are recruiting for a Regional Fundraising Manager to join the Regional Engagement Team here at the Alzheimer’s Society. This role will cover the North West of England.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced team manager with expertise in community, corporate or relationship fundraising. This role will enable you to demonstrate your impact by both growing the overall income within your sub-region by managing and developing your amazing team of 4 Regional fundraisers, and also through leading by example on securing new sources of income where the opportunity is greatest. This could range from new business acquisition through to delivering higher level bespoke stewardship and key account management for our high value supporters. This is a real opportunity for you to make your mark on the sub region.

From multi-year partnerships and supporters, right through to managing volunteers and raising awareness in our communities, the team you will lead is talented, fast-paced and on a mission to create a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. This is where you come in - we need somebody who can harness this passion, help us to maximise on the opportunities that our unique locations give us, and ultimately grow income so we can be there for everybody affected by dementia.

The role will work closely with the Senior Regional Fundraising Manager and other Regional Fundraising Managers in the region to plan, execute and deliver our core community income and expenditure budget, ensuring that no opportunity is left unturned.
 
This is a homeworking role (hybrid options may be available depending on location). You will be required to travel across your sub region to meet supporters and attend internal meetings at locations across the country including our flagship offices (London, Birmingham, Warrington and Belfast). You must reside in the UK and have the correct right to work documents to work in the UK.
 
Alzheimer's Society was named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction.  This is a wonderful achievement and we're incredibly proud, as this is fantastic testament to all the people who make up Alzheimer’s Society. 

About you

- We are looking for somebody with strong experience of community, corporate or relationship fundraising who has a track record in managing a team, alongside winning new business and providing strong high-level stewardship.
- You won’t be afraid to challenge the status quo
- You will be a confident communicator who can influence and negotiate at a high level and views feedback as an essential tool for development
- You will have previous financial experience in managing budgets and forecasting for income and expenditure
- You will understand the strengths and challenges of managing a geographically dispersed team
- You will have a strong local knowledge of the area and, using organisational data, will use this to inform plans and decisions

If you are passionate about community fundraising, team management and development, and want to be part of an ambitious and strong team environment...then we want to hear from you!
 
We are holding an information session about this role on Tuesday 5th November at 11.30am – if you would like to attend, or have any other questions, please email [email protected].

About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

About StreetVet

StreetVet is a fast-growing national charity, committed to providing free vet care to the pets of those experiencing homelessness and to keeping pets and owners together to maintain their unbreakable bond. StreetVet relies on its team of over 400 vet and nurse volunteers in 23 locations around the UK to provide free veterinary treatment, funded by grants, corporate and private donors and partners. Since inception in 2016 the charity has treated nearly 3,000 pets and has won numerous awards including the Vet Trust Award for the Most Trusted Veterinary Charity, Purina Better with Pets Prize and Homeless Link Excellence Award for Excellent Support.

Title: Head of Volunteering

Duration: Permanent, full-time Reporting to: CEO

Responsible For: All StreetVet volunteers

Works With/Key Contacts: Colleagues across the organisation, volunteers, potential volunteers

Location: Home - remote working with regular travel to outreach locations and, as necessary, recruitment events

Contracted hours: 37.5-hour work week (flexible working available)

Holiday: 25 days per year plus national holidays

Salary: £35,000 - £43,000 depending on experience

Main Purpose of the Role

The Head of Volunteering will manage, develop and grow StreetVet’s Volunteer programme. They will have overall responsibility to recruit, onboard, induct, train, support, communicate with, develop and recognise volunteers as well as ensure good governance and compliance. The Head of Volunteering will act as an ambassador for volunteering across all StreetVet locations and externally. The Head of Volunteering will monitor and evaluate the impact of StreetVet’s volunteering programme and will identify and assess opportunities to develop the programme further.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the StreetVet Volunteering Strategy

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the volunteer programme across all locations and work with the clinical team to ensure appropriate and robust processes are in place to provide suitable and high-quality care for the animals StreetVet work with.

• Develop and grow the volunteer programme to continually improve the volunteering experience at StreetVet.

• Review and refine all volunteer processes, policies and documentation to improve standards and ensure compliance.

• Oversee the recruitment and retention of volunteers, including the review and maintenance of all volunteer-related data, ensuring that it is compliant with data protection and GDPR principles.

• Oversee the development and provision of effective induction and learning and development activities appropriate for volunteer roles, working with key contacts across the charity and liaising with existing volunteers as required.

• Work to ensure all volunteers are aware of and adhere to StreetVet’s policies on safeguarding and working with vulnerable individuals.

• Develop effective methods of communicating with volunteers about their volunteering and the activities of the wider charity and provide opportunities for volunteers to communicate with each other.

• Oversee the development and provision of volunteer reward and recognition activities.

• Deal appropriately with escalated issues around volunteering, using tact, diplomacy and mitigating reputational and other risks that might be involved. This may include working in conjunction with management on issues that involve staff, as well as sensitively managing and, on occasion, terminating volunteer agreements when deemed appropriate.

• Establish and develop relationships with key stakeholders across the charity to ensure a consistent and best practice approach to volunteering across our locations and central volunteer team.

• Provide advice and guidance to staff that work with volunteers to ensure they receive appropriate support and development.

• Ensure effective use of the volunteer database and other tools to record, produce and analyse metrics on volunteer involvement, recruitment, retention and other relevant KPIs.

• Produce outcome and impact reports for both internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis.

• Keep up to date with current developments in the volunteering sector, including undertaking benchmarking and accreditation e.g. Investing in Volunteers standard. Maintain and develop good relationships with similar organisations in the sector and represent StreetVet at external conferences/meetings as relevant.

• Manage budgets and resources related to the volunteer programme.

The above job description is intended to be an outline of the duties and responsibilities for this role. This is not an exhaustive list, and it is likely to change over time. You may be expected to undertake other duties that are commensurate with this role and grade.

Please see full job description for essential experience required.

The Policy and Campaigns Manager is responsible for leading on CLAPA’s campaigning and policy work across the UK.  This is a new direction for CLAPA and a key part of the role will be to develop a clear strategy and action plan to ensure a focused and targeted approach to this area of work.   

The post-holder is responsible for ensuring that work is delivered to the highest standard and that the wider staff team and board of trustees are kept informed on progress and development.

Location: This is a homebased role within North Home Counties (Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Essex) region only.
Interview date: W/C 25th November via Microsoft Teams.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
 
It’s an exciting time to join Regional Engagement. We’re a growing team with big ambitions over the next 5 years. This role will play a huge part in making these ambitions a reality and paving the way for our future.

We are recruiting for a Regional Fundraising Manager to join the Regional Engagement Team here at the Alzheimer’s Society. This role will cover the North Home Counties (Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Essex) sub region.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced team manager with expertise in community, corporate or relationship fundraising. This role will enable you to demonstrate your impact by both growing the overall income within your sub-region by managing and developing your amazing team of 4 Regional fundraisers, and also through leading by example on securing new sources of income where the opportunity is greatest. This could range from new business acquisition through to delivering higher level bespoke stewardship and key account management for our high value supporters. This is a real opportunity for you to make your mark on the sub region.

From multi-year partnerships and supporters, right through to managing volunteers and raising awareness in our communities, the team you will lead is talented, fast-paced and on a mission to create a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. This is where you come in - we need somebody who can harness this passion, help us to maximise on the opportunities that our unique locations give us, and ultimately grow income so we can be there for everybody affected by dementia.

The role will work closely with the Senior Regional Fundraising Manager and other Regional Fundraising Managers in the region to plan, execute and deliver our core community income and expenditure budget, ensuring that no opportunity is left unturned.
 
This is a homeworking role (hybrid options may be available depending on location). You will be required to travel across your sub region to meet supporters and attend internal meetings at locations across the country including our flagship offices (London, Birmingham, Warrington and Belfast). You must reside in the UK and have the correct right to work documents to work in the UK.
 
Alzheimer's Society was named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction.  This is a wonderful achievement and we're incredibly proud, as this is fantastic testament to all the people who make up Alzheimer’s Society. 

About you

- We are looking for somebody with strong experience of community, corporate or relationship fundraising who has a track record in managing a team, alongside winning new business and providing strong high-level stewardship.
- You won’t be afraid to challenge the status quo
- You will be a confident communicator who can influence and negotiate at a high level and views feedback as an essential tool for development
- You will have previous financial experience in managing budgets and forecasting for income and expenditure
- You will understand the strengths and challenges of managing a geographically dispersed team
- You will have a strong local knowledge of the area and, using organisational data, will use this to inform plans and decisions

If you are passionate about community fundraising, team management and development, and want to be part of an ambitious and strong team environment...then we want to hear from you!
 
We are holding an information session about this role on Tuesday 5th November at 11.30am – if you would like to attend, or have any other questions, please email [email protected].

About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Salary:  £31,133.37 per annum 

Location: Flexible – home or office based

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours

Closing date: Thursday the 14th of November at 11:30pm

Are you eager to learn about the face-to-face fundraising industry surrounded by an engaged and friendly team? Are you passionate about providing outstanding supporter experiences? Do you want to work with one of the UK’s leading housing and homelessness charities?  Then join Shelter in this new role as a Direct Marketing Executive and you could soon be playing a key role at the heart of our Individual Giving team.

About the role

The role will involve playing a pivotal role in to help deliver on Individual Giving’s ambitious programme as you seek to maximise income opportunities which will help more people and families secure a safe home. Day-to-day, you’ll work alongside a Direct Marketing Manager to support and lead on exceptional fundraising campaigns and projects.

Your challenge will be to make sure each campaign builds strong supporter relationships and long-term commitment to Shelter. We’ll also rely on you to help develop our F2F fundraising programme to create innovative new ways to fundraise for Shelter and work directly with our F2F fundraising teams to train, monitor and enhance performance.

And, when it comes to helping deliver on our Individual Giving strategy, working with teams in IG to increase lifetime value of cash, regular giving, and lottery supporters, managing budgets or working on new products and propositions, again, we’ll count on you.

About you

Passionate about providing outstanding supporter experiences and face-to-face fundraising as a direct marketing channel, you’ll also need a real enthusiasm for motivating and teaching others about Shelter’s work. A proactive forward thinker, you have a keen eye for detail, are used to working in matrix teams, great at building relationships and a skilled communicator who enjoys sharing knowledge with others. What’s more, you’re a confident decision maker who’s eager to learn more about the F2F fundraising industry and Shelter as a whole.

Experience of face-to-face fundraising would be particularly useful, while an interest to learn more about project management and development is key. Someone who knows how to utilise insight, including the motivations, interests and behaviours of supporters or customers to guide decisions, you’re used to optimising and reviewing campaigns and using data to interpret, analyse and convey results. Equally important, you’re willing to challenge the status quo and introduce new ideas, methods and processes and to critique campaigns and materials to assess and improve.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About the team

Part of a thriving Income Generation (IG) department, our Individual Giving team consists of three programmes - Supporter Acquisition, Direct Dialogue and Supporter Retention and Development. Together, we deliver a diverse programme of work with ambitious income targets that support our organisational strategy, across cash, regular giving and lottery products. We’ve grown quite a bit over the past few years and benefitted from both investment and opportunity for innovation. That’s resulted in us generating over £20m of unrestricted income every year. We’re also welcoming and supportive, firmly believe in developing our people and can offer you every opportunity to progress.

How to apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and responses to the 'About you' points outlined in the job description of no more than 350 words each. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviour below throughout your responses:

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

WECare is seeking a Marketing Manager to lead the strategic direction of our digital marketing efforts. In this role, you will drive engagement, increase visibility, and support our mission by analyzing trends and crafting campaigns that align with our goals. You will oversee day-to-day digital marketing activities, contribute to major campaigns, and enhance our digital presence to meet and exceed targets, playing a key part in shaping WECare’s future marketing strategies.

The position is available for part-time (2-3 days a week) or full-time. 

Who we are:

WECare Worldwide is a UK and Sri Lankan registered charity set up by veterinary surgeon Janey Lowes. Our mission is to provide international standard veterinary care for less fortunate animals around the world, starting in Sri Lanka. The WECare Team is made up of passionate, dedicated and brilliant individuals who know how to work hard and enjoy ourselves while we do it. We aim to change the outlook for street dogs worldwide, with 75% of the globe’s dog population going without access to healthcare. We want to plug that gap and provide them with a whole lot of love while we do it!

Key Attributes:

• At least five years of marketing management experience, with a strong focus on digital marketing strategies, SEO, and campaign analytics.
• Proven ability to work in fast-paced, high-stress environments while maintaining a positive, can-do attitude.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with a passion for telling WECare’s story.
• Flexible and adaptable, willing to take on challenges and operate in unpredictable situations.
• Part-time contract option available for the role

Key responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning & Development

• Lead the overall strategic direction for WECare’s digital marketing, focusing on long-term growth and engagement.
• Develop and oversee comprehensive marketing strategies and communication plans to increase awareness and supporter engagement.
• Conduct audience and market research to shape targeted campaigns and forecast future marketing opportunities.
• Collaborate with teams across fundraising, social media, and external partners to ensure cohesive execution of digital strategies.
• Monitor and analyse digital marketing performance using data-driven insights to inform adjustments and future strategies.

2. Digital Marketing & Analysis

• Drive WECare’s digital growth by leading SEO, social media, email marketing, and online advertising initiatives.
• Oversee the management of WECare’s digital platforms, ensuring they are aligned with organisational goals and effectively engaging target audiences.
• Analyse data from digital marketing campaigns to optimise performance and inform strategic direction.
• Implement advertising campaigns (Google Ad Grants, paid social media) to attract new supporters and grow WECare’s international reach.
• Support the Fundraising department in developing and improving donor development initiatives, (such as supporter journeys) fostering lasting relationships through platforms like Mailchimp and HubSpot CRM.

3. Content Oversight & Campaign Management

• Oversee the creation of content (written, visual, multimedia) by internal teams and external partners, ensuring it aligns with WECare’s messaging and goals.
• Act as a strategic guide for content creation, focusing on maintaining consistency and supporting overall digital strategies.
• Ensure content supports broader marketing and fundraising goals while delegating day-to-day content creation to team members and creative professionals.
• Lead the planning and management of major digital marketing campaigns, working closely with relevant teams to ensure success.

4. Partnership & Community Engagement

• Identify and cultivate relationships with sponsors, partners, and local communities to strengthen WECare's support network.
• Support the organisation and promotion of key events, securing sponsorships and partnerships to enhance visibility.
• Lead outreach to the local and international community, promoting responsible animal care and building support for WECare’s mission.

5. Performance & Reporting

• Track and evaluate the effectiveness of marketing efforts, providing insights into performance and areas for improvement.
• Ensure that all marketing activities are cost-effective and within budget.
• Review marketing tools, platforms, and technologies regularly to ensure they align with WECare's needs and growth plans.

At the Canal & River Trust, we believe life’s better by water, and that the waterways we take care of make an important contribution to the health and wellbeing of local communities and economies.  We have an extraordinary range of professionals to help bring our waterways to life, including people with the knowledge and skills to deliver high-quality geographic information systems and services.

Working for the Trust we believe passionately that our waterways can play an important role in mitigating the impact of climate change, helping to reduce the levels of greenhouse gas emissions which drive global warming. Our network of canals and river navigations in the hearts of towns and cities are perfectly placed to provide ‘net zero’ solutions & reduce the impact of climate change, as well as providing fantastic green & blue doorstep destination spaces for everyone to enjoy.

The Contactless giving Fundraising Team sits within the wider F2F Fundraising and Individual Giving Team

This important role entails working with the Trusts regional teams as a Team Leader within the wider Face to Face (F2F) fundraising team In this particular instance this role will have a focus on championing our Contactless Giving Workstreams across the regions, with the support of their face to face fundraising colleagues.

They are responsible for delivery of our contactless giving programme and ensuring that they are able to setup a maintain a varied programme of workstreams by sourcing and providing key technology and tools to all of the Trusts regions. You will help drive delivery of the agreed Team and individual targets and KPI’s for the region(s) with a particular focus on Contactless Giving.

This role will work across the regions as a dedicated national support and will be required at times to provide hands on coaching, training and support regionally to drive ongoing engagement and enthusiasm for the programme. They will also support the Regional Face to Face Fundraising Managers to identify and business case potential future opportunities when required.

You will play a significant role in supporting the day to day management of our contactless giving income stream by supporting our F2F Fundraisers, regional colleagues and volunteers, ensuring our Values & Behaviours and performance excellence standards are met on a consistent basis.

Location & coverage
You will be working remotely and should expect to spend more than 50% of your week out on location meeting with your fundraising team across the region.

There is an expectation of working some weekend days at our key regional events, spread over the year and being a part of the weekend Contactless Giving management rota, which denotes working at least one weekend per month.

As a remote worker you will be assigned one of our main hub spaces as as your formal base

Relevant hubs include:  Leeds, Ellesmere Port, Burnley.

Working Hours: 37 hours Monday to Friday with occasional weekend & bank holiday working.

The regularity & flexibility of travel will be discussed further at interview stage. 

Knowledge, Skills/Qualifications & Experience

Key Accountabilities: 

• Work with the Contactless Giving Fundraising Manager to devise robust strategies to achieve weekly & monthly volume and quality based fundraising targets, particular focus on Contactless Giving within the regions, Museums and attractions and our F2F Fundraising teams.
• Develop contactless fundraising techniques with the Contactless Giving Fundraising Manager that improve income generation for the Trust.
• Support the Face to Face fundraising management team with reviews and business casing of future fundraising opportunities for the face to face & regional fundraising programme.
• Ensure management of key contactless giving channels including devices, signage, branded clothing and collateral all contain contactless donation touchpoints across the network.
• Adhere to the IOF and Fundraising Regulator Code of conduct.
• Handle all sensitive and data protected information obtained by donors as confidential and in a safe and secure manner in line with the Trust’s GDPR and Security Procedures.
• Ensure regular Compliance checks and training sessions are delivered to the F2F team and Regional colleagues, particualrly around Contactless Giving.
• Clear, regular and timely communication with the Team and all members of the senior management team.
• Nurture and maintain positive relationships with regional colleagues to support delivery of F2F fundraising priorities, engagement and training; particularly contactless giving programme.
• Coach and mentor team members in the region and support the maintenance of performance targets and improvements where needed.
• Ensure that all data input and insight reporting is maintained for the benefit of the team including key systems such as CRM, Evergiving and other fundraising platforms and technologies.
• Support operational processes for managing equipment, managing suppliers, regulatory compliance and complaints management.

Skills, knowledge & experience:

Practical: 

• Demonstrable communication and interpersonal skills, ability to motivate and inspire people.
• Customer service experience is desirable.
• Passion for the waterways, canals and blue spaces is desirable but in no way essential.
• Knowledge in fundraising is desirable but not essential
• Support for the Canal & River Trust’s aims and vision.
• Passion for the waterways, canals and blue spaces is desirable but in no way essential.
• Enthusiasm for keeping our local waterways attractive and safe for all to enjoy now and in the future. 
• Drivers license is essential.

General:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly self-motivated and hard working.
• Ability to work to and self-manage targets.
• Ability to adapt to working in varying locations and demonstrate flexibility.
• Confident with MS Office applications and quick learner at using a range of digital platforms.
• Understanding of GDPR and handling data sensitively

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

What We Offer

In addition to your salary of £32,000 + Car Cash Allowance, you will benefit from a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, great holiday entitlement and numerous other employee benefits, including several salary sacrifice benefits=:

• 25 days paid holiday, plus paid Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days plus Bank Holidays after 3 years
• Home working status with ‘hub’ facilities available if a need to work outside of home – flexibility. Monday to Friday working, no weekend working. 
• Annual £200 personal learning & growth award to spend on any learning related activity – hobbies; aspirations etc. 
• Free access to specialist counselling on a range of issues – health; financial; lifestyle; well-being; domestic & neighbourly matters. 
• Access to a range of employee benefits including – store discounts; boating holiday discounts; holiday purchase scheme. 
• 2 days paid volunteering leave, volunteering for local community project work.

At the Trust we care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do as a Trust. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community.

All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job.

When you join the Canal & River Trust you become a member of an engaged team working to preserve our heritage for future generations. Come and share your passion and knowledge with a team that makes a difference to millions of people every day.

About The Role
Location: This is a homebased role within Greater London.
Interview date: W/C 25th November via Microsoft Teams.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
 
It’s an exciting time to join Regional Engagement. We’re a growing team with big ambitions over the next 5 years. This role will play a huge part in making these ambitions a reality and paving the way for our future.

We are recruiting for a Regional Fundraising Manager to join the Regional Engagement Team here at the Alzheimer’s Society. This role will cover the Greater London region sub region.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced team manager with expertise in community, corporate or relationship fundraising. This role will enable you to demonstrate your impact by both growing the overall income within your sub-region by managing and developing your amazing team of 4 Regional fundraisers, and also through leading by example on securing new sources of income where the opportunity is greatest. This could range from new business acquisition through to delivering higher level bespoke stewardship and key account management for our high value supporters. This is a real opportunity for you to make your mark on the sub region.

From multi-year partnerships and supporters, right through to managing volunteers and raising awareness in our communities, the team you will lead is talented, fast-paced and on a mission to create a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. This is where you come in - we need somebody who can harness this passion, help us to maximise on the opportunities that our unique locations give us, and ultimately grow income so we can be there for everybody affected by dementia.

The role will work closely with the Senior Regional Fundraising Manager and other Regional Fundraising Managers in the region to plan, execute and deliver our core community income and expenditure budget, ensuring that no opportunity is left unturned.
 
This is a homeworking role (hybrid options may be available depending on location). You will be required to travel across your sub region to meet supporters and attend internal meetings at locations across the country including our flagship offices (London, Birmingham, Warrington and Belfast). You must reside in the UK and have the correct right to work documents to work in the UK.
 
Alzheimer's Society was named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction.  This is a wonderful achievement and we're incredibly proud, as this is fantastic testament to all the people who make up Alzheimer’s Society. 

About you
 
We are looking for somebody with strong experience of community, corporate or relationship fundraising who has a track record in managing a team, alongside winning new business and providing strong high-level stewardship.

- You won’t be afraid to challenge the status quo
- You will be a confident communicator who can influence and negotiate at a high level and views feedback as an essential tool for development
- You will have previous financial experience in managing budgets and forecasting for income and expenditure
- You will understand the strengths and challenges of managing a geographically dispersed team
- You will have a strong local knowledge of the area and, using organisational data, will use this to inform plans and decisions

If you are passionate about community fundraising, team management and development, and want to be part of an ambitious and strong team environment...then we want to hear from you!
 
We are holding an information session about this role on Tuesday 5th November at 11.30am – if you would like to attend, or have any other questions, please email [email protected].

About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.