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John Lyon’s Charity gives grants to benefit children and young up to the age of 25 (or upto 30 for younger people with special educational needs and/or disabilities) who live within nine Boroughs in West, Central and North London. Since 1991, JLC has been committed to transforming lives of children and young people by creating opportunities to learn, grow, and develop through Education. JLC has distributed over £298 million in grants to a range of organisations that seek to promote the life chances of children and young people through Education, with around £15 million in grants distributed each year.

We are delighted to be working with John Lyon’s Charity to recruit a permanent Office Manager/PA (Full-time or Part-time) to join its great team based in Central London.

The role:

This is an exciting time to join the Charity as it embarks on a new chapter of its strategic objectives in grant giving. JLC is looking for an Office Manager to organize and coordinate administration duties and office procedures. The Office Manager will be responsible for providing reception duties and be the Charity’s first point of contact by telephone and for in person visitors, they will respond to enquiries received by post, telephone, or email, provide office and facilities management support to the Charity staff team, and provide executive assistance and diary management to the Chief Executive. The role is to create and maintain a pleasant working environment, ensuring high levels of organisational effectiveness, communication, and safety.

The person:

The successful candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with a knack for keeping things organized and a flair for fostering a positive atmosphere. JLC is looking for an individual with experience of office management and administration including diary management. This will include having excellent organizational skills with experience of managing immediate and long-term deadlines, processing invoices, computer literacy including knowledge of Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, and Outlook). This person will also be able to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative and work calmly under time pressure managing day-today operation.

The role is open to individuals seeking a full time or part time opportunity.

JLC supports and encourages applications from people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets, including people from under-represented groups which reflects the diversity of the Charity’s Beneficial Area and the young people they seek to support. They welcome candidates who want to join in their great work across North, Central and West London. 

Job Title: Hackney Service Delivery Manager

Salary: £ 32,000 FTE

Working Hours: 28 - 35 hours Per week -Pro-rata rate

Contract: Fixed Term contract until 30th September 2025

Location: Hackney Borough Based with some home working

Benefits: NCT membership with access to exclusive benefits, pension scheme, 30 days annual 

                                           leave plus 8 bank and public holiday.

About us at the NCT

A lot of people know NCT for our antenatal classes, and we want to continue to support as many parents and families as we can to access evidence-based information. But we are also much more than this. We are a charity that campaigns on the issues that matter to parents. We run breastfeeding and infant feeding support, provided by specialist counsellors. We run thousands of free community activities and events across the UK, led by our fantastic volunteers and peers. And we support women and families facing specific challenges, such as social isolation, feeding difficulties or poor mental health.

Our Hackney Parent Support project is commissioned by Hackney Council, to offer infant feeding support across the region in both community and hospital settings and parenting courses for families throughout the Hackney region. The support is delivered by staff and volunteer peer supporters.

We are seeking a capable service delivery manager who is passionate about supporting parents and infant feeding to lead this project.  This role is community-based and will include travel across the Hackney region with some homeworking (expenses will be reimbursed).

About the Role

You will be responsible for managing the parent support project in its entirety across the region. Some of the key responsibilities of the role include:
 

· Leading on perinatal peer support across the region.

· Managing the project staff team.

· Having a good working knowledge and understanding of the local demographics in the Hackney area and ensuring all services are accessible and inclusive.

· Engaging with communities through networking with other local organisations.

· Report progress on project status, timelines and delivery against key performance indicators.

· Participate in local perinatal networking/task and finish projects, so that the programme is an integral part of the local perinatal and infant feeding provision landscape and is able to advocate for and chaperone perinatal service users at a strategic level, raising the profile of NCT’s perinatal offer locally and nationally.

You must have good communication skills and be able to build relationships and create a rapport with a wide range of people easily. This is a large project and covers multiple locations so you must be able to confidently prioritise your own work, be highly organised and able to work independently.

Being able to make decisions and respond appropriately to our commissioners, staff, peer supporters and parents and other external stakeholders is essential, alongside good IT skills– including Outlook, Word, and Excel – and you must have good attention to detail.
 
It is essential for this post that you undertake the training to become an NCT Breastfeeding Peer Supporter. This requires lived experience of breastfeeding. The training can be undertaken within your working hours. There will also be training on the EPEC (Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities course) provided by South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.

The role is between 28 - 35 hours per week which will be predominantly Monday to Friday within the working day, however, will include occasional evening and weekends. This is a community-based role travelling across Hackney borough, with some home working.

About you

· Are you willing to undertake our Peer Supporter training? (Requires lived experience of Breastfeeding)

· Can you work at pace and juggle a number of different priorities?

· Are you passionate about supporting families to reach their parenting goals and contribute to their positive wellbeing?

· Do you want to join an amazing Charity that supports parents across the UK?

· Would you like to be part of an amazing team of passionate staff?

If so, please read the job description atatched.
 
What we offer

We are taking positive action to increase diversity throughout our organisation, at all levels, and to nurture a culture of inclusion for all our people and the parents and families that we support.

We are committed to zero discrimination both internally and externally regardless of visible or invisible difference such as sex, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, religion or belief, gender identity, economic class, marital/civil partnership, family status including single parents, socio-economic background and pregnancy and maternity.We provide reasonable adjustments and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. 

We welcome and actively encourage applications from all candidates including those from under-represented groups within NCT such as individuals from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ people and people with a disability. 

The welfare and safety of individuals is at the heart of everything that we do. NCT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please apply for the role via our website.

Closing date: 12 noon on 04/11/2024
 
Interviews: Monday 11th November 2024

Interview format: In person interviews to be held on Monday 11th November, the TBC venue within Hackney. The interviews will be a mixture of open and competency-based questions, you do not need to prepare anything in advance.

Hey there, come join our team and help us build a better world.

This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for someone looking to play a leading role in a small but influential national charity building a positive legacy for the late Jo Cox MP. We are looking for someone with experience of working on community building initiatives, who is skilled in engaging and working collaboratively with diverse communities, with a flexible and empathetic approach, and a genuine commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Through this role you will play a key part in continuing Jo Cox’s legacy over the years to come.

ABOUT THE JO COX FOUNDATION’S WORK IN WEST YORKSHIRE

We want less lonely, better connected communities across the UK, where everyone feels that they belong. Jo Cox’s career took her around the world, yet her sense of belonging and her identity were always firmly rooted in Yorkshire. She knew that developing social connections with people like us, and with those who are different, helps to build individual and collective wellbeing, trust, resilience and cohesion.

The Jo Cox Foundation has its roots in West Yorkshire and our work here brings people together, increasing people’s social support networks and feelings of belonging. This enables us to improve lives locally, while also building our knowledge, credibility and evidence to share with communities and platforms across the UK.

“I am Batley and Spen born and bred, and I could not be prouder of that. I am proud that I was made in Yorkshire and I am proud of the things we make in Yorkshire. Britain should be proud of that, too.”

Jo Cox, Maiden Speech 2015

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Yorkshire Programme Manager has responsibility for the development and delivery of our community programmes in West Yorkshire, with a particular focus on Batley, Dewsbury and Heckmondwike.

At present, this is focussed on leading our Bridging & Belonging project, which aims to co-produce a vision for the future of Batley, Dewsbury and Heckmondwike. We expect that the insight that we produce from this project will determine the direction of our community programmes in West Yorkshire over the coming years.

Working with the project’s Community Group, you’ll support them to deliver a series of community events that capture the issues, needs and skills of the community and identify the action that the community wants to see.

As the project draws to a conclusion, you’ll play a key role in planning our future work in West Yorkshire, in conjunction with the Head of Community Programmes, and will provide information and support for grant applications for this future work.

ABOUT THE BRIDGING & BELONGING PROJECT

We know from our work in West Yorkshire that community members want to connect with each other, influence change, and use their ideas and skills to benefit the community. Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, this project aims to facilitate this through a series of community events and activities in Batley, Dewsbury and Heckmondwike. These events will explore the themes of community, place and belonging, and will help us create a shared vision for the future of the area.

This project has already been established, so you’ll start with an in-depth project plan in place and a small but engaged Community Group made up of people from across Batley, Dewsbury, Heckmondwike and surrounding areas. With them we have started planning for the first three community events. You’ll also get support in running this project from a Project Officer and our Head of Community Programmes.

Through your leadership of this project over the next 12 months, we will:

• Grow the Community Group to around 15 people

• Support the group to plan and deliver a series of community events across Batley, Dewsbury and Heckmondwike. These events will be for anyone with a connection to the area to connect, listen, and share stories on the themes of community, place and belonging.

• Support the group by organising and facilitating regular meetings, identifying any skills needs they have, and sourcing / providing training where relevant.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone who is motivated and positive about making change happen in the area. You need to be happy to work as part of a remote team, but also have the confidence and ability to work independently and on your own initiative. 

You’ll have a deep understanding of, and experience of engaging with, communities in West Yorkshire, particularly Batley, Dewsbury and Heckmondwike. You’ll have excellent interpersonal skills, and experience of facilitating group meetings and workshops in creative and engaging ways. This project has already started, so you’ll also need an ability to digest information and build relationships quickly.

You’ll have strong project management skills, and ideally experience planning and delivering events. Experience working with Steering Groups and reporting to funders will also be helpful.

Lastly, you will have strongly held personal values which align with The Jo Cox Foundation’s vision and Jo’s ‘more in common’ ethos. These will be reflected in your respect for others and the desire to make a truly positive contribution through your work.

Job description

Job title: Network Development Officer –  Stronger Together Project 

Location: Wales 

Salary: £25,000/annum ( £10,000 pro rata)

Hours: 14 hours per week - we are a flexible working organisation. 

Fixed term contract till August 2025

This role is funded by the Community Lottery Fund

Job Purpose

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Pride Cymru team as part of a Community Lottery funded project. The overarching aim of the Stronger Together project is to increase LGBTQ+ community cohesion and resilience across Wales. The role would have the following aims

• To support the development of a Pride organisers network across Wales enabling skill and information sharing and joint working.

• To increase sectoral resilience through collaboration, information, co-production

and relationship building.

• To advance understanding of intersectionality and the needs of underserved LGBTQ+ communities, leading to improved and more resilient services.

This role is for someone who is committed to promoting equality and inclusion. They will be self-motivated and enthusiastic and a confident communicator.

Responsibilities 

• The development and servicing of a forum for Pride organisers in Wales, working alongside external forum partners.

• To ensure communication between network partners including occasional written bulletins and social media.

• To identify opportunities for training, funding and resource development.

• To deliver the project on time and to budget, keeping track of expenditure and reporting any potential variances.

• To represent the project and Pride Cymru at events, conferences and meetings.

• To promote the project through social and other media activities in liaison with Pride Cymru’s marketing team.

• To work with volunteers to promote attendance at Prides across Wales.

• To work with the project team and charity manager  to deliver an evaluation and report for funders. 

• To undertake other tasks and responsibilities compatible with the level and nature of the post as required by the Charity Manager from time to time. 

Please apply by submitting a detailed CV and covering letter that outlines your relevant experience and how you match the criteria in the person specification.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community and encourage them from underserved and under-represented groups.

This post is home working based with the option of working in the Cardiff city centre based office.

There is an occasional requirement for evening/ weekend work in this job when needed. 

We're a flexible working organisation.

Prospectus is excited to be working exclusively with Lupus UK in their search for a Finance and Resources Manager to take lead responsibility for the effective and efficient day to day operation of the organisation's finances. This is a part-time (4-days a week), permanent role offered remotely, hybrid or office based.

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease which is uncommon, complex and poorly understood. It affects the immune system and can cause lasting damage to the kidneys, skin, heart, lungs and/or brain. Lupus disproportionately affects women and people from Black African, Caribbean, and Asian ancestries. Around 50,000 people in the UK are thought to have lupus (approximately 1 in 1000).

LUPUS UK is the only national charity supporting people living with lupus and those that care for them. We hold an ambition for a world where people with lupus can live full and active lives. We work hard to empower people by providing information about lupus and offering support, so their voices are heard and their condition diagnosed and managed effectively.

Reporting to the CEO, the Finance and Resources Manager will ensure the effective, accurate and efficient day-to-day management of all financial matters, including preparing monthly management accounts and cashflow forecasts. The postholder will be responsible for providing strategic financial advice and analysis to the CEO and Board by preparing and presenting finance papers. Additionally, the postholder will lead on the relationship with Landlord, HR, IT and legal service provides. The Finance and Resources Manager will play a full role in the senior leadership team, contributing to the overall development of organisational capacity.

To be successful, you will have considerable experience of day-to-day financial management in a comparable role. You will have detailed knowledge of accounting principles and proficiently in accounting, with an accounting qualification beneficial, but by no means essential. You will have demonstrable charity sector experience, including strong knowledge of Charity SORP, gift aid claims and restricted/unrestricted charity funds. You will have excellent communication skills, able to be a strong team player and contribute to the overall development of the organisation.

To discuss this role further, in the first instance please apply with your CV only.  Strong candidates will be contacted for a more in-depth conversation and the full job description.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. 

Faith Guide Coordinator 

We’re looking for an experienced Faith Guide Coordinator to join World Vision, an important charity helping vulnerable children across the world.

Position: Faith Guide Coordinator 

Location: Milton Keynes

Hours: Part-time – 15 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £12,688 per annum (£30,874 FTE), depending on experience + good range of benefits

Closing date: 1st November 2024

**Please Note: Applications without a CV and cover letter will not be considered.**

About the role:

We are looking for a Faith Guide Coordinator to provide direction and energy to World Vision UK's organisational commitment to 'living out our Christian faith and calling with boldness and humility", creating a vibrant community around our organisational commitment and building strong relationships both internally and with World Vision International. 

Key areas of responsibility include:  

· Coordinate and host World Vision UK’s weekly staff devotions.

· Coordinate and support Small Group Leaders and Prayer Ministry Team.

· Oversee the running of regular prayer meetings

· Manage the planning and implementation of World Vision UK’s Day of Prayer in with staff from across WVUK, and UK-based staff at World Vision International and Vision Fund International collaboration.

· Engage with World Vision International’s Global Centre Faith and Development Leads to ensure that World Vision UK’s approach is in line with  World Vision partnership priorities.

· Maintain World Vision’s Faith at Work pages on the staff intranet (SharePoint) keeping content up to date and relevant.

· Support the Head of People & Culture with specific projects including the roll out of World Vision’s Mission Immersion Programme to new and existing staff at World Vision UK.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will need to have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable with regular public speaking as well as setting up and hosting online webinars for large groups of people. You will be able to work collaboratively and have proven experience in building relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.

Key skills required for this role:

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Be a passionate advocate and capable communicator.
• Have experience in nurturing Christian communities 
• Be someone who is open to and comfortable with different traditions, styles and expression of spirituality, prayer and worship, and has a growing familiarity with and understanding of the Bible.
• Relevant IT skills, especially in Microsoft Office.
• Be self-disciplined, able to organise and prioritise their own workload, and manage multiple projects

About the organisation:

World Vision UK is an international children’s charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries. Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy we’ve helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years. As a Christian organisation, everything we do is motivated by our faith as we strive to reflect God’s unconditional love.

As a child-focused organisation, we are committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

We are a registered organisation operating the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS) and we shall check with your previous employers about your behaviour and conduct. We will be requesting you to complete a form known as a Statement of Conduct. For more information see: The Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

Please note we can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK and all candidates must be personally committed to the Christian faith and be able to respect, uphold and work within our client’s Christian mission, values, culture, and faith statements. This individual will represent and speak on behalf of a Christian charity and as such the Occupational Requirement for an active Christian faith is justified under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1, clause 3.

As a Disability committed employer we encourage qualified individuals with a disability to apply and request a reasonable adjustment if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability.

You may also have experience in areas such as: Spiritual Care Coordinator, Chaplain, Ministry Coordinator, Faith-Based Program Coordinator, Religious Education Director, Spiritual Support Manager, Community Faith Leader, Pastoral Support Officer, Faith Community Liaison, Congregational Care Coordinator, Religious Services Coordinator, Pastoral Team Leader, Mission Coordinator, Spiritual Advisor, Worship Leader Coordinator, Church Administrator, Clergy Support Coordinator, Christian Outreach Coordinator, Lay Ministry Coordinator, Youth Ministry Coordinator.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

We are recruiting a Policy and Campaigns Manager to take forward our work on household debt. This role plays a key part in our campaign to end the UK’s household debt crisis.

Over ten million people in the UK are now ‘overindebted’, meaning they are behind on bills or are finding their debt repayments a heavy financial burden. The crisis has been growing over the last decade but has increased dramatically because of the pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis. More and more people are now borrowing to cover bills and essentials.

Our campaign combines community organising with national level campaigning and advocacy work to bring the voices of those most affected by the debt crisis to the fore in debates on policy solutions. You will use your policy and campaigning expertise to help ensure the people most impacted by problem household debt have a say in influencing the policies that affect them. You will work on issues such as the growth in council tax debt and bailiff use, the huge build up in energy debt as a result of the cost of living crisis and making insolvency policy and practice fairer and more accessible so more people can get out of debt.

You will be a key member of our household debt project team, working alongside the Head of Campaigns, Head of Policy and Advocacy, Digital Campaigner and Lead  Organiser.

We are looking for someone with great policy analysis and advocacy skills, a strong campaigning mindset, and a passion for social justice. We are not expecting you to already be an expert in all aspects of the role or in household debt policy but are looking for someone with the potential to develop quickly. Crucially, you will also need to appreciate why taking a community organising approach and building the power of people affected by debt is important, though you do not need to have experience in community organising.

This role will require some evening and weekend working, though this will be infrequent.

We strongly value diversity and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We would particularly like to encourage applications from women and non-binary people, people of colour, people who identify as LGTBQIA+ and people who identify as working class or have done in the past. If you have a question about location or any other aspect of the role, please do get in touch.

Community First is a registered charity based in Devizes. As a member of Action with Communities in Rural England, we support communities across Wiltshire and Swindon. Our Patron is Her Majesty The Queen.

Voice It, Hear It is a partnership programme that is committed to co-production and Service Users engagement throughout Wiltshire.

 We work together to:

• Extend collaborative reach, working with VCSEs and marginalised groups lacking service access and community feedback participation
• Jointly advocate for Service Users as an Alliance, amplifying their voices in multiple arenas and forums

This post holder will foster strong partnership to deliver the User Engagement Service (Voice It, Hear It) This service aims to amplify and advocate for peoples voice to inform local strategy and  develop community action to create stronger and more resilient communities.

The post holder will lead on consultations and engagements with a range of stakeholders, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, ensuring a proactive and collaborative approach to partnership working.

Role Summary

Are you passionate about transforming school food and ready to make a significant impact on the food system? As the Fundraising Manager concentrating on major donors & corporates, you will play a pivotal role in scaling School Plates, our flagship UK programme, aimed at making school menus healthier and more planet-friendly. With our School Plates Awards and Global Plant-based School Food Network both expanding rapidly —currently working with 70 major school caterers feeding over 1 million children daily —you’ll drive growth by securing crucial funding from major donors and corporate partners.

You’ll be an experienced relationship builder, a driven and enthusiastic self-starter, and an excellent project manager who shares our ambition to revolutionise school food. Are you  passionate about improving school food and changing the food system? Can you match our ambition?

Job Details

Reports to: Director, UK
Location: Remote (home-based), UK
Key relationships: UK Director, UK Head of Programme, International Fundraising Manager, International Grant Writing Manager, other relevant internal departments and external stakeholders
Hours: 32-40 h per week
Salary range: £40-42,000 (based on 1FTE) depending on experience 

Responsibilities

• Lead and innovate UK fundraising efforts, focusing on major donors and corporates.
• Develop a creative 3-year fundraising strategy and set actionable annual and quarterly objectives.
• Cultivate and expand relationships with new major donors, moving them along a prospect pipeline.
• Support the stewardship of existing major donor relationships, ensuring continued and increased support.
• Draft compelling theories of change, cases for support, and other key materials.
• Manage our visionary ‘donor circle’ initiative.
• Build and strengthen corporate partnerships, crafting tailored cultivation plans.
• Support the writing of successful grant applications and reports, as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fundraising experience, ideally within an NGO or a related field.
• Proven success in securing significant funds from donors or corporates.
• Exceptional project management and organisational skills and the ability to write strong proposals and reports 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a confident and engaging presence and an impact driven mindset 
• Significant experience in researching and developing strong stakeholder relationships
• Ability to travel nationally as needed.
• Deep passion and commitment for ProVeg’s mission

Preferred: 

• Knowledge and understanding of the plant-based food sector.
• Membership of a professional fundraising body

Benefits of working with us

• A strong organisational focus on personal development, with a designated training budget.
• Provision of a work laptop.
• Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home-office arrangements.
• Career development support.
• Mindfulness programme - free Headspace account.
• We are a workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world.
• And, last but not least, become part of a great team and work with us towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet!

When?

Application deadline: Open until filled
Start date: As soon as possible

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about leading transformative change in school food, we’d love to hear from you. Application infos below. 

Further information

Please submit your application using our online form including your CV and cover letter. By submitting your application you agree that your personal data will be processed by and shared with our UK entity (ProVeg C.I.C.) and German entity (ProVeg e.V.). We will be interviewing on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

The recruitment process consists of: 
1.    Online Cognitive Aptitude test + Personality test
2.    Online trial task
3.    Interview with Senior Management

Fundraising Development Manager

We are seeking a Fundraising Manager to lead innovative income-generating strategies within a charity that is committed to making life better for people and communities facing challenges in Shropshire.

Position: Fundraising Development Manager
Salary: £37,336 per annum, pro-rata
Location: Shrewsbury (Hybrid working available)
Hours: Part-time, 32.25 hours per week
Closing Date: Wednesday 20th November 2024

About the Role:

As the Fundraising Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in securing diverse income streams to support the charity’s work. You’ll lead efforts to develop partnerships, secure grants, and innovate new fundraising initiatives. With a focus on both corporate and community engagement, you’ll help ensure the charity’s long-term sustainability. Working closely with the CEO and managing a small team, you’ll oversee strategic campaigns and bid submissions, while ensuring effective stewardship of relationships with key funders and partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop strategies to secure corporate partnerships, grants, and tenders
• Lead innovative income-generating initiatives, including social enterprise and community fundraising
• Oversee the creation of compelling funding bids and business cases
• Manage a diverse portfolio of income streams to support long-term financial stability
• Collaborate with the marketing team to align campaigns with fundraising goals
• Monitor income targets and report on performance to senior leadership

About You:

To be successful in this role you will need to be an experienced fundraiser with a proven track record in generating significant income through partnerships, grants, and other innovative fundraising strategies. You will bring strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage a small team and collaborate across departments. Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, with excellent analytical skills to assess opportunities and maximise ROI.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience in corporate fundraising, grants, and trusts
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication for bid writing and relationship management
• Knowledge of UK fundraising regulations and best practices
• Experience in managing marketing and fundraising budgets

Due to the nature of this role you will need a full UK driving licence, access to a car and ability to travel across Shropshire for meetings and events.

About the Organisation:

This role is working with a Shropshire-based charity dedicated to supporting those with barriers to success, whether they are underserved individuals or underrepresented communities. Their work aims to promote inclusion and opportunity across the region. You will be part of a close-knit team committed to making a tangible impact, and this role is key to ensuring the charity continues to grow and expand their reach.

Other Roles You May Have Experience Of Could Include: Fundraising Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Head of Development, Grants Manager, Business Development Manager, etc.

Are you experienced Health and Safety Manager looking to take on a challenging and rewarding role, with the opportunity to develop your skills and the autonomy to make the role your own?  Working from home, the office and across multiple sites throughout the South East, you will be at the heart of H&S, driving performance and shaping a positive safety culture.

This is a new role within the South East Rivers Trust creating an exciting opportunity for the right person to shape and improve our health and safety.  Using your knowledge, you will lead the development and improvement of H&S policies and practice, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.  You will provide support and expertise, as well as identifying any gaps in our current systems and designing solutions to overcome them.

You will have proven experience and relevant qualifications, ideally in a similar environment, excellent communication and organisational skills which can be utilised whilst working with all stakeholders.  This varied role will see you working primarily autonomously, carrying out H&S inspection and audits, developing policies, investigating accidents and ensuring risk assessments are completed.   If you are looking for a varied role in this field working for a charity whose aim is to have a positive impact on our environment, manage your own time and develop new skills, this role could be for you.

About Us

The South East Rivers Trust (SERT), is the river restoration charity for the South East of England. Our vision is that rivers across the South East are clean, healthy and rich in biodiversity. Our mission is to restore and protect rivers and their catchments against multiple threats and a dramatically changing climate. We do this by:

• delivering evidence-based and nature-based solutions on land and in rivers;

• inspiring and empowering more people to protect rivers for the future.

Working at SERT is rewarding, fulfilling and busy. We work collaboratively and with passion, and this is reflected in our core values of: delivering high quality work, using expertise and scientific understanding, building good and effective relationships, and bringing positive energy to all we do. With rivers and catchments needing serious action to survive, our aims are growth and impact – so you’ll be comfortable with challenges and excited by change. If this sounds like an environment that you would thrive in, we would love to hear from you.

If you are interested in applying for this role please visit our website for more information, a full job description and application form.

How to Apply:

Please return the following documents:

• Your CV
• Completed Application for Employment
• Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form (optional)

The deadline for application is 11:59pm on 17th November 2024.  We reserve the right to close the recruitment early.

Interviews will take place week commencing 25 November 2024

Please note: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We do not sponsor applicants from overseas.

Job Title: Campaigns Manager (South East) (2 positions)

Responsible to: Head of Campaigns & Elections (UK) 

Salary: £35,000 - £41,000 per annum (potential to negotiate for an exceptional candidate)

Benefit: 3% Employer’s Pension Contribution 

Tenure: Permanent

Hours: 1 position full time (37.5 hours per week) & 1 position part time (15 hours per week)

Location: Home based, with travel in South East and occasionally elsewhere

Closing date: 16:00pm Monday 4th November 2024 (Reserve right to close earlier)

Purpose of job

To deliver election success in priority areas across the South East, with a clear objective of putting “more gold on the map” – based on a programme of work jointly agreed between the Federal Party and South East Regional Party.

Key Responsibilities

1. Deliver the seat support programme agreed between LDHQ and the Regional Party to develop the skills of volunteers and staff, build party capacity, and win elections;

2. Deliver targeted wins in strategically important elections – directly managing campaigns where needed;

3. Increase the take up of national campaigns and messages that grow the Liberal Democrat brand and movement;

4. Ensure good communications and relationships between the LDHQ Campaigns & Election Directorate, the Regional Party and key stakeholders – including candidates, local parties and campaign teams.

5. Work with local parties to identify ways of increasing the diversity of membership, through engagement with local charities, organisations, groups, schools, faith institutions, publications, and personal connections.

6. Increase the diversity of candidates by working with local parties to remove barriers to standing, and encouraging all candidates, especially those from local and diverse backgrounds, to attend training and receive mentorship. 8. Maintain records of local party development plans as they are created, and successfully appointed Liberal Democrats. Create a shared space for these documents which is accessible to the Campaigns Manager and selected regional staff.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

We are looking for a strong campaigner who can deliver campaign and election  success for the Liberal Democrats. The heart of this role is working closely with local staff and volunteers to support the development of local campaigning in key areas through our seat support programme.

You’ll be a confident person, with strong leadership and communication skills and the  ability to build strong working relationships. You’ll be a person at ease with the latest  online and offline campaign techniques. 

Ideally you will have been part of multiple successful election campaigns and will have  a strong understanding of what it takes to win. 

You will be able to demonstrate a record of election, fundraising and capacity-building  success, with an instinctive sense of what makes an effective political message.

You will have sound political judgement, an in-depth understanding of voters, and will know  what it takes for candidates to cross the winning line.

You will be well organised and able to work without supervision in a challenging  environment. 

A good temperament that allows you to deal with the unexpected is a  must. 

You will need strong leadership and communications skills, and must also show  a willingness to innovate, experiment, and share best practice.

This role will suit someone who enjoys variety in their work and working with teams  with differing needs and levels of development.

Essential Skills and Experience 

1. Campaign management experience 

2. Strong political messaging, graphic design in the political context 

3. Excellent organisational and planning skills 

4. The ability to inspire and develop the skills of volunteers and staff 

5. Strong verbal and written communication skills 

6. A clear understanding of how to engage with members and voters 

7. Confidence with data, CRM, graphic design and digital campaign tools 

8. Experience working with volunteers 

9. A full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle 

10. Sympathy with the aims and values of the Liberal Democrats 

Desirable Skills and Experience

1. Experience of management, including remote management 

2. Experience of fundraising 

3. Experience of using Lib Dem digital tools 

4. Experience of delivering training, coaching and mentoring 

We will be reviewing applications as they come in and reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date

Please note: We will not be able to employ you if you are not eligible to work in the UK. We will not be able to obtain a work permit on your behalf.

Applicants are encouraged to inform us if any reasonable adjustments are needed to be made during any part of the recruitment process.

Please let us have details of your current salary and two referees including one from your current employer – if you would prefer us not to contact them until a later stage of the selection process, please let us know.

We will not notify applicants if their application has been unsuccessful at shortlisting stage.

The Party believes it is essential to foster equity, equality, diversion and inclusion within our workforce. We want our employees to thrive in an environment where everyone is welcome and supported to achieve their potential. It is important to celebrate what makes us unique and that you feel valued, appreciated and free to be who you are.

Engagement Manager

Fixed Term Contract ending 30/09/2026
Job Ref: V525
Hours/Days per week: 21 hours per week – (Flexible days/hours)
Salary: £25000 pro Rota plus attractive employee benefits package
Start date: ASAP
Location: Homebased (with extensive travel throughout Blaenau Gwent)  

Closing date: 4th November 2024
Interview date and Location: WC 11th November. Likely to be on teams TBC

Volunteering Matters

At Volunteering Matters we use volunteering’s unique power to bring people together and build stronger, more resilient communities across the UK.

We bring people together to resolve some of society’s most complex issues.  From social isolation and loneliness; improving health and wellbeing; building skills, confidence, and opportunity; to ensuring young people can become change makers in their community, the impact that we make is great.  And we won’t stop until everyone in the UK has the opportunity to thrive. 

People-led and impact driven, we are a national charity that is deeply embedded in local areas across the UK.  We operate in five regions: London and the South East; Wales and the West of England; East of England; the Midlands and North West England; and Scotland and North East England.  We also have an Employee Volunteering Team with over 25 years’ experience, acting as a broker to provide tailor-made solutions to employers. We turn local knowledge and energy into action and progress, building stronger communities and a better future for all.

This is an exciting time to be joining the team.  We’re changing the way we work to meet new ambitions and make sure our impact continues to grow alongside out business. 

Add role purpose, duties, location etc.

Volunteering Friends is our new, National Lottery Community Fund project, which builds on our existing work in Blaenau Gwent. By harnessing the power of volunteers, the project will work with older people (50+) living in Blaenau Gwent who are experiencing feelings of loneliness and/or isolation, and provide companionship, confidence building and encourage involvement in their local community. The project will consist of three interlinking strands: one-to-one befriending, delivered in the person’s home or over the telephone; community buddying, providing support to attend community groups; and the establishment of volunteer-led group activities for beneficiaries to attend based on local needs and interests.

 Key Duties:

1. Recruit, interview, induct, train and support volunteers.
2. Work closely with partners/referral agencies and funders to ensure a steady flow of participants into the projects.
3. Manage the matching/placement process of volunteers and participants, setting up and supporting new activities where appropriate.
4. Be responsible for project compliance, carrying out risk assessments for volunteer activity and regularly reviewing, including safeguarding arrangements.
5. Ensure monitoring evidence and impact data is collected to measure progress against agreed outcomes.

1. Provide administrative support for the project where required, processing volunteer expenses and maintaining databases.
2. Promote the project through a range of techniques, instigating interest in volunteering and encouraging engagement.
3. Maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and project partners on a day-to-day basis.
4. Prepare reports to Delivery Leader and Project Manager based on agreed outputs and targets.
5. Manage your own time and diary effectively, and in line with the needs of the project.
6. Liaise regularly with the Project Manager and project delivery colleagues.
7. Play an active role in identifying and developing new business.
8. Contribute to joint working and teamwork across Volunteering Matters.

Experience/Skills and attributes:

1. Experience of working with older people.
2. Experience of managing and working with volunteers, and the ability to motivate and engage them.
3. Experience of working in partnership with other agencies.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
5. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a demanding workload and work under pressure and to deadlines.
6. Ability to assess risk and carrying out risk assessments.
7. Evidence of good administrative and IT skills and the ability to maintain project monitoring, administrative and financial records.
8. Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
9. Understanding of and commitment to Data Protection and confidentiality.

Desirables:

Ability to speak Welsh or a willingness to learn.

Qualifications:

Relevant experience and values alignment is more important for this role than specific qualifications.

Other:

Location: This role is homebased and will involve extensive travel throughout Blaenau Gwent. The postholder will require good internet access to enable remote working, and a suitable home office space. IT equipment and infrastructure will be supplied.

This role requires enhanced DBS clearance.

Our Values & Way of Working:

In all that we do, we embrace a philosophy of ‘Freedom within a Framework’ and are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.

This job description is intended to include the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but while some variations will be expected, these will be at an appropriate level for the role.

Diversity & Inclusion 

Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups. 

Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments: 

We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the “Experience/Skills” section of this advert. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process. 

We have also committed to the following pledges which positively encompass our recruitment and selection processes and methodology: The Promise, Show The Salary, Salary History. 

Benefits 

Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work), Unlimited Annual Leave, Employee Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced sick and family leave. We are also open to discuss job share applications. 

GDPR Statement 

If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to 6 months.  We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.   

You will be a Mental Health Deputy Manager who is passionate about supporting MAC-UK’s objective of working collaboratively with young people, innovating services and systems and their approach to mental health, to address health and social inequalities. We aim to support services to be more accessible, flexible and responsive to excluded groups, and to change the systems that lead to and maintain inequality.  This role is ideal for someone who is  looking to apply their proven management and therapeutic skills alongside the area of social action. 

We are very excited to be part of a pilot service, new in England working as part of a consortium of four organisations, alongside Lambeth Council. This will be a residential support service for young people aged 16-24 years at risk of serious youth violence, who are already caught up in the criminal justice system and at high risk of remaining part of the system.  You will be working across three London properties alongside a large multi-agency staff team made up of experts by experience/profession in psychology and therapy; youth work; offending; education, training, and employment (ETE) and housing. The service will work creatively and holistically to enable young people to exit environments involving youth violence, identify and reach their goals and aspirations, move on successfully to appropriate independent living, and importantly to sustain this life.  Wherever possible staff and young people will co-produce what this service looks like and what activities the young people engage in.

The deadline for expressions of interest is Wednesday 20th November 2024 at 5pm. 

Stage 1 interviews will take place on Tuesday 10th December 2024 and Stage 2 interviews will take place on Tuesday 17th December 2024.