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Title of post: Regional Port Chaplain Northern Ireland
Responsible to: Senior Area Port Chaplain
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Responsible for: Stella Maris Ship Visitors and other local volunteers
MAIN PURPOSES OF THE JOB
The Stella Maris (SM) Regional Port Chaplain will promote the vision, mission and values of SM in caring for all seafarers and fishers by helping to meet their pastoral and spiritual needs. They will recruit, train and support SM staff and volunteers for the port and will maintain good relations with local parishes and the local diocese. They will work ecumenically with members of other Christian maritime societies with whom SM works.
1. To meet the welfare and pastoral needs of all seafarers and fishers equally according to their needs and wishes. To be an advocate on their behalf, upholding the dignity of each. Through regular and frequent ship visiting, to understand the working and living conditions of the seafarer and fishers and be able to work for justice and for the well-being of all crew members without distinction.
2. To address the communication needs of seafarers, providing transport, news, and access to telephone and internet facilities.
3. To address the welfare needs of seafarers and fishers, including support with money transfers, hospitality, and crisis support, e.g. abandonment, injury and death, detainment, bereavement, advice and access to medical care.
4. To meet the ecclesial, spiritual, and sacramental needs of Catholic seafarers and fishers; to facilitate the religious and spiritual needs of others and to be a pastor to all, sharing one’s faith as appropriate.
5. To participate in SM conferences, ongoing formation and other professional courses as required.
6. To supporting seafarer centre functioning.
7. To recruit, train, develop and retain a SM ship visiting volunteering team.
8. To represent SM on the local Port Welfare Committee(s), to include attending such meetings and submitting reports.
9. To liaise and maintain good working relationships with all port stakeholders, including the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, the International Transport Workers’ Federation, port health, harbour masters, dockers, security, and shipping agents.
10. To work in an ecumenical and multi-faith context by respecting the differing religious and spiritual needs of seafarers drawn from diverse regions throughout the world.
11. To encourage and support the development of an ecumenical service to seafarers through engagement with our ecumenical colleagues, including the Mission to Seafarers, The Fishermen’s Mission, The Sailors’ Society (to name a few).
12. To engage with local maritime colleges.
13. To engage with the local press, in particular the local Catholic diocesan press.
14. To represent and be a proactive advocate for SM at Deanery meetings, in local parishes, in schools, with diocesan Justice and Peace networks, with migrant communities, in the local Catholic community and in the local community as a whole.
15. To support the Fundraising and Communications team with the development of local fundraising initiatives.
16. To promote SM internally and externally so as to ensure a highly motivated workforce and a positive external image.
No job profile can cover every issue which may arise within the post at various times and the post holder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time.
We improve the lives of seafarers and fishers through our network of local chaplains and seafarer centres, expert information, advocacy, and support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
- Are you an effective leader with proven management experience and a passion for making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people?
- Are you organised, proactive, energetic and enthusiastic with the ability to motivate and support a team to deliver a quality person-centered service to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people?
- Do you have experience of community outreach work with vulnerable children and young people and the skills and experience to deal effectively with challenging situations?
- Are you empathetic and compassionate with excellent communication and engagement skills?
- Are you a confident practitioner with skills and experience in partnership working and networking with a range of professionals?
- Would you like to work as part of a supportive committed team and for an organisation that is friendly, fun, flexible and has good staff benefits?
If the answer to all these questions is yes, then we’d love to hear from you.
York Carers Centre is an independent charity that helps unpaid carers in York access the support they need. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an individual with a genuine interest in using their experience and skills to lead a dedicated team of staff and volunteers working with and for young carers across York.
With responsibility for the day-to-day management and delivery of an effective quality Young Carer Service the post holder will ensure young carers are identified and recognised and have access to a range of emotional and practical support according to their specific needs.
The role will involve providing monitoring reports to our funders, working strategically with a range of professionals from the voluntary and statutory sector, and building relationships with schools; to raise awareness of young carers and ensure carers and their families access relevant information and support.
The Lead Officer will support the team to deliver activities and one-to-one support for the most vulnerable young people and work with colleagues to create initiatives which ensure young carers have fun, develop healthy networks and develop their voice through active participation thereby effecting positive change.
We are looking for an individual who can work under pressure and prioritise and manage own workload and that of the Young Carer team with minimum supervision and take appropriate action according to policies and procedures, including safeguarding and child protection.
In return we’ll offer you:
- The opportunity to make a notable contribution to our work in making a difference to the lives of young carers in York
- A friendly fun supportive working environment
- Generous Annual Leave
- Great flexible hybrid working options
- Learning and development opportunities
- Contributory pension scheme
The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Head of Programmes is a critical role for the organisation, responsible for ensuring DEC funded programmes meet programmatic standards, are fully traceable, routinely monitored and comply with organisational procedures and institutional donors’ requirements. In addition, the Head of Programmes is also appointed as the Serious Incident Reporting (SIR) Officer, serving as the first point of contact for member agencies to report incidents regarding safeguarding, financial misconduct and reputational risk.
Externally, the Head of Programmes liaises with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Senior Response Officers, UN OCHA, Charity Commission, Emergency Appeals Alliance, Member Agencies including Humanitarian Directors and in-country colleagues.
Key responsibilities:
Communication and Collaboration
- Key point of contact with member colleagues regarding programmes finance, adaptive programming and DEC compliance, facilitating timely and accurate communication.
- Contribute to DEC functional and advisory groups, Board sub-committee meetings and Board meetings including participation in Humanitarian Directors meetings.
- As a key point of contact with FCDO SROs, develop and maintain a positive and collaborative relationship, and ensure timely delivery of all UK Aid Match MOU obligations.
- Strengthen and maintain colleagues understanding of DEC’s ways of working both internally and externally (DEC HQ members, in-country colleagues and local partners and key stakeholders).
Analysis and Reporting
- Provide oversight to the review and analysis of member charity appeal budget plans and financial reports with a focus on compliance with DEC policies and good practice guidelines to assess unusual variances and value for money considerations.
- Deliver and contribute to timely and high-quality infographics, reports and briefings for key stakeholders and institutional donors including Board of Trustees, FCDO and BBC.
- Manage & maintain investment in public transparency and demonstrate DEC’s contribution to the humanitarian sector, including reporting to IATI and UN OCHA Financial Tracking Service (FTS).
- Continuously develop, improve and manage DEC’s Knowledge Information Management systems (KIM), as user-friendly collaborating platforms that enhance learning and enable data analysis, visualisation and high-quality reporting.
- Collect, analyse and present accurate and timely data to help inform a rapid assessment of appeal Criteria 2 for both rapid onset and evolving protracted crises and contribute to the development of the Case for Appeal.
Management and Leadership
- Holistic and flexible approach to any given scenario/context, whilst ensuring a robust process is followed, recorded and documented.
- Deputise for the Director of Humanitarian Programmes and Accountabilit
- Effectively line manage and provide leadership to Grant Managers and Programme Officers, contributing to the high performance of the Programmes & Accountability team.
- Manage the Appeal Surge Roster (external consultants) including overseeing recruitment and necessary training.
- As Serious Incident Reporting Officer, manage processes and support with onward reporting to key stakeholders including FCDO and Charity Commission.
- Manage service providers as required.
If you have managed similar portfolios in humanitarian organisations, have demonstrable leadership qualities, with a proven ability to represent organisations at the highest level, then we would love to hear from you.
How to apply
Please apply with your anonymised CV & cover letter.
We will be interviewing on a rolling basis, with the intention to fill the role by November 2024.
The DEC is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults and participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By applying, you confirm understanding of, and consent, to these recruitment procedures.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The role
Do you have good people skills, are you organised, methodical and can work with IT equipment and manage databases?
We are looking for a Corporate Services Support Officer who will support our HR & IT functions. You will be responsible for the end-to-end process of employee recruitment, updating our policies and procedures, managing the IT requirements and maintaining the HR & IT databases. We need someone who has got experience of working in a support function and would like to be involved in moving our support model forward.
Criminal Record Checks
All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:
· Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice
· Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice
Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.
We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.
Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages.
The closing date for applications is 1st October 2024, with interviews taking place w/c 14th October 2024. We reserve the right to close the advert early.
Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 14th October 2024, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.
Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
Imperial is looking for a Regular Giving Officer (Mid-value and Telephone Campaigns) to join their successful Regular Giving and Legacy Giving team. This is a diverse role with plenty of opportunities for development and learning in a higher education setting, excellent experience if you currently work in the charity sector and would like to expand your knowledge.
The Regular Giving programme seeks philanthropic support from alumni and friends and this role will focus on raising money from telephone campaigns, and donors who are able to give at mid-level. Regular Giving mainly raises money to support students who struggling financially through hardship funds, the bursary and scholarships.
What you would be doing
The Regular Giving and Legacy Giving team at Imperial is a high-performing team, with a well-established, successful programme that is looking to implement new strategies to keep growing. This role is vital to continue that success by focusing on two key areas of growth for the team – telephone campaigns and mid-level giving. The post-holder will be responsible for implementing the strategy for these areas as well as the day-to-day work.
In this role, you will also represent and promote the mid-value giving programme across Advancement building relationships with Faculty fundraisers to ascertain giving opportunities below £25,000.
You will partner with the Regular Giving and Legacy Giving Manager to manage a large portfolio of mid-level supporters using mail and email as well as face to face fundraising. You will be responsible for managing the newly-rolled out mid-level giving club, Imperial Ionic.
What we are looking for
• Experience of working in or knowledge of mid-value and telephone fundraising
• Experience of building relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues up to a senior level, alumni and donors
• Experience of working with databases and/or CRM systems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including a confident, helpful and professional telephone manner
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Evidence of strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Ability to think strategically, with strong project management skills and a methodical and organised approach
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritising workload and keeping to deadlines
• Willingness to travel within and outside of the UK for specific events
• A flexible approach to working, able to work some evenings and weekends to accommodate alumni and related university events
• Educated to degree level or demonstration of equivalent relevant work experience
What we can offer you
• Extensive training and development opportunities
• Access to an extensive peer network within Higher Education
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 38 days off a year)
Further information
This is a full-time, open-ended role based at our South Kensington Campus.
If you require any further details on the role please contact Sacha Anthony.
Closing date: 02-Oct-2024
To apply, please click “Apply Now”.
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Secret World Wildlife Rescue (SWWR) exists to relieve the suffering of British wildlife, to encourage respect and tolerance for wildlife and to further its conservation. SWWR strives to do this by:
· providing a public rescue, rehabilitation, and release service for injured, sick and orphaned wildlife.
· providing a learning and outreach programme, public education, and access to a unique wildlife experience.
· disseminating information and data, delivering professional training, and helping conservation projects, to improve knowledge and raise standards of wildlife care across the UK.
To maximise the potential funding available for Secret World Wildlife Rescue (SWWR), particularly through obtaining grants from trusts, foundations, local authorities and other sources.
This role will also be responsible for enhancing the reach and value of legacy fundraising at SWWR and building strong relationships with corporate supporters to help secure the financial sustainability of the Charity.
Our Fundraising Manager is responsible for planning and preparing all fundraising and grants working alongside all departments to ensure projects are fulfilled from inception to fruition. The post holder takes care of medium- to long-term activities, budgeting, planning and strategy, as well as being responsive to emerging opportunities and adapting to change. The Fundraising Manager is also the main point of contact for new and existing supporters, providing support and stewardship to the amazing individuals and organisations who want to help wildlife.
Alongside the above, the Fundraising Manager will also provide support to the current fundraising personnel and activities at SWWR, coordinating and supporting a range of tasks and functions to aid in the smooth running of the Charity.
Fundraising is integrated into every part of SWWR’s operations. The Fundraising Manager works closely with colleagues in Education, Retail, Events, Finance, Volunteering, and Wildlife Care to understand their needs and provide support to aid in the smooth running of the Charity.
SWWR’s annual operational costs are approximately £900,000. The majority of funding is raised through supporter donations, fundraising events, trading activities and legacies.
Main Responsibilities:
1. To develop and implement an agile fundraising and external relations strategy.
2. Maintain a diverse range of income streams
3. Bid Writing & Reporting
4. Legacy fundraising
5. Corporate relationships
6. Supporter engagement
Employee Benfits:
- SWWR provides a workplace pension to eligible employees
- Employee Assistance Programme,
- eLearning opportunities
- Staff discount scheme
- Free parking
• Provide a rescue service caring for sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife. • Rehabilitate the animals in our care and return them to the wild.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Diocese of Truro is committed to responding to God’s call to serve those in poverty. It is a call throughout scripture and the tradition of the church. As we undertake a grassroots change aimed at positioning the Church in Cornwall to tackle some of the biggest spiritual and societal needs we have faced, we respond to this calling in many ways, and one of these is through the role of the Social Responsibility Officer (SRO).
As SRO you will help parishes and deaneries respond to the social needs in their community. This will focus particularly on the effective use of the Lowest Income Communities Fund, and other resources, to make a real difference to people’s lives.
Much of this work will involve working alongside volunteers and clergy in parishes to identify local need and the appropriate responses to help meet this need; supporting them to develop projects including measures of success. The role is also about promoting the prophetic call to serve those in need; building networks and trusting relationships across the Diocese; and acting as a persistent advocate and champion within, and beyond the Diocese, for those at the margins of society.
You will have significant experience of working with vulnerable people and doing so in in partnership with a range of stakeholders. Being able to manage multiple projects, including budgets; build the capacity of others and be effective and proactive in communicating are all key. An understanding, and appreciation of, God’s call to serve the poor is essential as is being comfortable in talking about Christian faith and theology.
This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact for communities and individuals across Cornwall as part of a unique organisation that prides itself on being a supportive employer. At the Diocese of Truro, we value work-life balance and employee wellbeing and are committed to supporting your development. We offer additional benefits such as flexible working, up to 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, a range of wellbeing activities and the Church of England Pension Scheme with 9-15% employer contributions. More information on this here.
If you are interested in this role, you can find more details and how to apply on the Pathways site (application link).
The closing date for applications is midnight on 6 October 2024 with interviews being held on 15 October 2024 in Truro.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, we would particularly welcome applications from those with a disability, or from a UK minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented in our staff.
SAFEGUARDING - EVERYONE MATTERS - EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY
The Diocese of Truro strives to be trauma informed, and is committed to developing safer policies, cultures, and practices.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At an exciting time in JGDR's fundraising, we are looking for volunteering & community fundraising officers to support our communities in South Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. It is a great opportunity to join a passionate team.
Volunteering and Community Fundraising Officer South Lincolnshire x 1
Volunteering and Community Fundraising Officer Nottinghamshire x 1
Salary: £27,000 per annum (35 hours per week)
Location: Hybrid, with regular travel to shops and Centres within the Nottinghamshire or South Lincolnshire region. Post holders will be expected to be working flexibly across their community 4 days out of 5 – with at least one day per week from the local Centre – and attend regular team meetings in an agreed location.
Due to the scope and nature of the role, you will need to live within, or in close proximity to, the area you’ll be responsible for, and be able to travel freely without reliance on public transport. Please state on your application the community applied for.
About us
All dogs deserve a good life and a safe, loving home. We exist to provide a safe place for dogs without a home, and to find new loving places for them to live.
We currently have three operating centres in North and South Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, and also provide support and community specific initiatives across East Yorkshire. Our Central Office is located on our North Lincolnshire site, near Brigg.
Fundraising at Jerry Green Dog Rescue (JGDR)
We are at an exciting moment in our fundraising history at Jerry Green. Our new CEO, Christina Marriott, is a champion for the importance of fundraising and volunteering in securing the future of Jerry Green Dog Rescue, and it is a great opportunity to join a passionate team ready to tackle the next stage of JGDR’s history.
Job summary
We are looking for a proactive, confident and supporter-focused fundraiser to build and manage relationships with JGDR’s local community in Nottinghamshire and South Lincolnshire. Working with the Volunteering and Community Fundraising Manager, you will deliver a strategy to grow income and volunteer numbers from the local community. This is a varied role which will cover:
· Stewarding and recruiting supporters undertaking their own fundraising activities, including those taking part in challenge events
· Organising and attending local events to raise awareness and income
· Working with local and national businesses
· Recruiting and overseeing a network of volunteers who can support income generation in your local area
This role would suit a target-driven, approachable and resourceful fundraiser with ambition and drive – there is plenty of opportunity to make this role your own, and drive forward growth in these crucial income streams.
Your role
You will sit in the Volunteering and Community Fundraising team, and report into the Volunteering and Community Fundraising Manager. You will manage your own time to effectively balance both developing and stewarding relationships with individual and corporate supporters in the local area, and working through a network of volunteers to deliver fundraising and retail objectives.
You will develop and grow strong relationships with supporters, collaborating with colleagues across the Fundraising team, particularly the Individual Giving and Legacies team, to ensure you are offering the best supporter experience you can. You will attend local events with, and through, volunteers, work with colleagues in our retail sites, and spot other opportunities to promote JGDR in your community and drive support for our work.
You will deliver excellent stewardship to supporters and volunteers, and develop relationships with key local contacts who can help to further JGDR’s mission. You will champion supporter care, and ensure that all relevant supporter information is stored on JGDR’s CRM, Donorflex.
Key responsibilities
Community fundraising
· Identify, engage, and steward DIY and community fundraisers, developing strategies to promote fundraising activities in these groups and grow income from your local area
· Proactively pursue local business partnership opportunities, developing a pipeline of potential corporate support and making applications to secure support
· Provide high quality stewardship of supporters, groups and businesses within the community, responding to enquiries in a timely way and ensuring relationships are developed and maintained at a high standard
· Represent JGDR as the first point of contact within the community, promoting our mission, vision, and values alongside fundraising and volunteer opportunities
· Ensure that Donorflex is up-to-date and develop regular reporting mechanisms to inform the Volunteering and Community Fundraising Manager of outputs and results, and support understanding of the local audiences, including individual supporters, local businesses, and volunteers, and their historical engagement with the charity
Volunteering
· Work with the Volunteering and Community Fundraising Manager and Volunteering Assistant to recruit, induct and train volunteers to support fundraising and other relevant initiatives in the local community
· Via volunteer support, oversee the distribution of collection boxes in your local area, monitoring and reporting on income generated
· Coordinate and attend – supported by a network of volunteers – key local events, e.g. county shows, to raise awareness of JGDR in the local community and drive support for the charity amongst target audience groups.
· Ensure JGDR retail shops, and their volunteers, in your area have relevant and timely information on current fundraising campaigns and other initiatives to share with customers
Other duties
· Contribute content for social media, fundraising newsletters, publications and local media to support marketing objectives and increase our engagement with adopters, supporters and donors online
· Keep up-to-date with sector trends and developments in community and regional fundraising, and volunteering
· Ensure all fundraising activities and events operate within best practice and regulatory guidelines and comply with health and safety requirements.
· Act as a champion for fundraising compliance across the organisation, including ensuring adherence to the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice, the General Data Protection Act and PECR, and other relevant legislative requirements.
· Manage any complaints from supporters efficiently and sensitively
· Act as a collaborative role model to the wider team, and build strong working relationships with colleagues across the wider charity to be an internal ambassador for Fundraising and Marketing
This is not an exhaustive list of duties, but outlines the key roles and responsibilities for this post. The post holder’s specific objectives will be set upon commencing their role.
You are:
· A target-driven and tenacious professional with experience in community and regional fundraising or volunteer engagement
· Knowledgeable about your local community, with a positive approach to your work and supporting your colleagues to achieve shared objectives
· Skilled at building relationships with people, and motivated by spending time getting to know supporters and volunteers in the local area
· Entrepreneurial, with a drive to seek out new opportunities to drive income generation and pursue them with a continual eye on hitting KPIs and targets
· Organised, with a keen eye for detail and a confidence in managing competing priorities effectively
· Financially proficient, and comfortable planning, monitoring and being accountable for fundraising budgets to agreed deadlines
· Familiar with sector trends and best practice methods of acquiring, retaining and stewarding supporters
· A credible and clear communicator, preferably with copywriting and creative design skills
· Experienced in using CRM databases to input, monitor, and report on supporter data and to gather insights
· Diligent, organised and respectful of others’ contributions, and keen to work in an environment that encourages constructive feedback and collaboration
· Committed to dog welfare, and representing the values of JGDR both internally and externally
· Prepared and able to travel extensively in your region, including to other JGDR Centres and retail sites. A valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle will be necessary.
· Prepared and able to attend relevant supporter events in the evening and at weekends within the community; a time off in lieu policy for this is in place.
Diversity and Accessibility
Jerry Green Dog Rescue is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and encouraging equality and diversity among our workforces. We acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Director of Fundraising
Both full and part time hours considered
Minimum of 32 hours per week over 4 days
Up to £65,000, dependant on experience (pro rata to 36.5 hours for part time)
Treloar’s is a charity which runs one of the UK’s largest specialist education centres for young disabled people to live and learn. Through our school and college, we offer students the opportunity to fully take part in life and achieve their aspirations.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, dynamic, and professional fundraiser to lead the team at Treloar’s. As the Director of Fundraising, you will develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies, oversee a dedicated and passionate team and support them in generating significant income through a variety of channels, including trusts and foundations, events, corporate partnerships, individual giving, and major donations.
We are looking for someone with a strong track record in senior-level charitable fundraising. You should bring advanced knowledge of a wide variety of fundraising channels, compliance expertise, and exceptional leadership skills. Experience in the education or disability sectors and relevant qualifications in fundraising are advantageous.
In return, we offer a competitive salary and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people with disabilities. We also provide a flexible work environment with options for home and office working (minimum 3 days a week in the office), as well as part-time opportunities.
Informal chats about the role are welcome – get in touch with Sophie Milroy, Recruitment Specialist Lead.
We offer:
- 27 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays
- An opportunity to work on site with industry experts
- Excellent paid training and development opportunities
- Life insurance, Group Personal Pension & Occupational Health schemes
- Health Cash Plan & Perkbox discount scheme
- Free wellbeing activities (e.g. gym/yoga)
- Free parking & many other benefits
How to apply?
To apply, please complete our Online Treloar Application Form, alternatively please call our Recruitment Team to discuss further.
Closing date: Tuesday 8th October 2024
Treloar Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful candidates will be subject to a DBS Check along with other relevant employment checks.
Treloar Trust, responsible for Treloar School and Treloar College, is an equal opportunities employer and operates a no smoking policy. Registered charity number 1092857.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you an ambitious and dynamic fundraiser looking for your next role? We are looking for an experienced fundraiser to join our team, reporting to the Head of Marketing, to help increase and diversify income for The Nightingale Cancer Support Centre to support people coming to terms with a cancer diagnosis.
Focusing on building new relationships and developing high-level, multi-year partnerships, the role holder will be responsible for corporate fundraising, managing all income streams, regular donations, bucket collections, one off donations and funds generated from third party engagement. If you are keen to make a difference and help us grow this income stream to support our plans, we would love to hear from you!
Key responsibilities:
- Taking the lead to develop relationships with existing and new prospects with a view to growing the charity’s income
- Understanding the motivations that encourage companies to give and to be confident in researching and identifying companies
- Managing all income streams, regular donations, bucket collections, one off donations and funds generated from third party engagement
- Communicating and networking with the aim to deliver presentations and proposals that tell our story
- Working alongside the Head of Marketing to create fundraising products and tools to help support our partners
- Assisting with all levels of corporate administration, thank you letters, certificates, project reports, updating information via the database, website and social media etc.
Essential requirements include:
Proven track record in delivering income targets of £100k and upwards
Ability to research, compile and manage corporate prospects
- Ability to communicate both verbally and written with a range of audiences
- Ability to develop high quality, coherent and thorough fundraising proposals and pitches
- Good attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Competence in the use of IT tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Able to work independently, applying own initiative
- Able to be flexible and adaptable (attending networking events and meetings as necessary)
- A full clean driving licence and use of vehicle.
Benefits:
- Enjoy 25 days of annual leave in addition to bank holidays
- Embrace a relaxed work environment with a casual dress code
- Access to our company pension scheme for long-term financial security.
The Nightingale Cancer Support Centre are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community.
Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and references will be required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Community Fundraiser Hampshire
Supporting MHA services in The County of Hampshire
Full time role - 37 hours per week
For more than 80 years, families have been choosing MHA to support the needs and aspirations of their loved ones in later life.
People have been forging friendships through our community programmes; fundraising to drive our charitable goals; and spreading the warmth, comfort and spirituality that you’ll find across every MHA home, community and development.
All our work is always for one reason, which will always stay the same. Helping older people to live later life well.
Could you be the person to join MHA as our Community Fundraiser for the Hampshire as we continue to enable people to thrive in later life?
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference by playing a vital role in our work across the Hampshire. Reporting into the local team and supported by the national fundraising team, this role will be responsible for engaging volunteers both as individuals and groups across the area to raise funds for MHA. You will work closely with all MHA services, building relationships and inspiring and empowering local fundraising to enable those who choose to use our services to thrive. This will include supporting those who wish to fundraise In Memory and utilising MHA’s fundraising products.
A portion of your time will also be spent working in collaboration with community fundraisers across the country on fundraising initiatives and guides which will benefit both your area and community fundraising nationally.
The role will provide an effective and efficient service supporting the organisation and our homes and schemes to meet our vision, values and strategic objectives.
For more information on the role please see the attached Job Description.
About You
Are you a passionate and skilled community fundraiser keen to play a key role in building a local network of community fundraising volunteers? Do you have a passion for working with supporters, building meaningful relationships and inspiring supporters whilst ensuring your work aligns with the results we need? If so, we would love to hear from you.
Working well as a team player you will work closely with both operational colleagues in your area and the wider Fundraising Team, ensuring a focus on getting the right result for the organisation and building lasting and substantial relationships with funders. You will be an effective communicator developing trusting relationships, taking everyone with you on the journey.
In return we offer a committed and supportive team and a great staff membership scheme which includes training, pension, life assurance, access to high street vouchers and lots more.
We will interview on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the recruitment period early if we are successful in recruiting to this role.
About us
Methodist Homes – MHA is the largest charity care provider in the U.K. We have 80 years’ experience of delivering care and support to over 18,500 older people. We understand what it takes to help people live later life well through our Care homes, Retirement schemes and MHA Communities.
At MHA we place great importance on nurturing the mind, body and spirit of those we care for, their families, along with commitment and dedication from our 7,000 employees and 4,000 volunteers regardless of faith, background or belief.
As the largest charity care provider in the UK, we offer some of the highest quality care, accommodation and support services for older people throughout Britain. Our mission is to inspire the best care and wellbeing at every stage of later life.
Why join MHA?
We have a supportive 'family' like culture, the people at MHA are genuinely warm, friendly and a pleasure to work with.
- High colleague employee engagement scores.
- Highly supportive and compassionate leadership team.
- Colleagues have access to Chaplaincy and Pastoral support.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Independent free counselling and legal advice
- Favourable pension scheme
- Hardship/welfare fund
- Competitive pay and benefits.inc a discount scheme
- A range of flexible benefits including an option to buy or sell additional annual leave
- Genuine career progression and development.
Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.
Please submit your CV and applicaiton form for review
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Digital Empowerment Officer (Community Engagement)
Home Based covering a patch around Midlands
£28,718 to £31,909 per annum plus Excellent Benefits
Can you help to empower communities by championing the difference that digital inclusion can make?
Our client is currently recruiting for a Digital Empowerment Officer to join their Community Engagement team. As a Digital Empowerment Officer, you will lead in the coordination, development and delivery of digital inclusion projects, initiatives and activities for Platform customers and communities.
This is a role where you will be active in communities promoting the use of digital platforms, tackling barriers to digital exclusion, and helping to improve digital skills. Within this role, you will be building on the existing successes with the team and will receive support from your colleagues to be successful in the role.
The Digital Empowerment Officer will be responsible for supporting communities around the Midlands including Matlock, Ashbourne, Leicester, North Warwickshire and outskirts of Birmingham. Any required travel will be reimbursed in line with their current policy and current Inland Revenue Mileage rates.
What you can expect from the role
- Working with communities to promote the use of our client's digital services and customer portals.
- Working with internal stakeholders, you will be a digital specialist for project teams who are looking to understand the technological implications from the customer’s perspective.
- Working with external stakeholders and partners, developing relationships with Digital Champions Volunteers to help further promote the digital services.
- Producing marketing material for a range of digital and online training, events and initiatives through a variety of different methods, such as newsletters, blogs, social media etc.
- Playing a pivotal role in the testing and piloting of digital and Internet ready products.
What they are looking for in you
- A good understanding of how digital inclusion can help people and enthusiasm for digital solutions.
- You will be a people person; communication will be key to this role not only for working with our customers but also for working with external stakeholders.
- Experience of working in a customer engagement, community or voluntary environment would be preferred.
- A patient and empathetic approach.
- Proven ability to actively identify new ways to engage successfully with customers and communities.
- Due to the nature of the role the successful applicant will have a DBS check carried out before commencing employment.
- The successful applicant will also need to be able to drive and have access to a vehicle. Whilst part of the role will be home-based you will be expected to regularly travel to the communities around the Derbyshire Dales, Leicester and the outskirts of Birmingham.
Some of their great benefits include:
- Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
- Family friendly policies including generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave
- Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts
- Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies and more
- Pension contribution scheme with employer contributions of up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme and cycle to work scheme
- Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain (Youth and Children’s Bands) is the UK’s leading brass band for children and teenagers.
The Band exists to give exceptionally gifted young brass and percussion instrumentalists the opportunity to perform advanced music and receive the highest quality teaching, care and help to provide the brass band movement and the music profession with the next generation of brass players. At all times the Band's priority is the safety and well-being of the brass musicians of the future. You will be subject to sn enhanced DBS check.
Not only does the Band provide talented youngsters with opportunities to play brass music to the highest standard, but also to improve their musicianship and musical horizons.
The primary purpose of this role is to develop and deliver the Band’s audience development and stakeholder engagement strategy so that we can meet the goals of our strategic plan.
The role will involve developing strategic communications, in order to raise public awareness of the Band’s work to support and market its courses and concerts as well as supporting fund raising for the organisation.
This role will suit someone wishing to make a real difference whilst enjoying flexibility in working arrangements.
We exist to give the brightest young brass and percussion musicians the opportunity to develop their musicianship, play together and inspire others.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: 40 hours [including 1 hour paid lunch per working day]
Term: Permanent
Location: Hereford, Herefordshire [international travel required]
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 [DOE]
Benefits: Competitive
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION:
The organisation is a global non-profit ministry focused on media evangelism and humanitarian aid. Their European HQ office is based in Hereford, UK. A compliance initiative was launched to help international offices operate in a safe and responsible manner concerning data protection, website security, and more. As part of this effort, the Regional Technical Centre (RTC) initiative was introduced.
JOB OBJECTIVE:
Manage and lead all finance and accounting functions for the Europe region. Function as the Accounting Manager for the UK office, handling day-to-day accounting and financial reporting processes and supervising UK accounting staff. Supervise the Accounting Managers of all other Europe region offices. Responsible for cash management, insurance, budgeting, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls for all Europe region offices.
DUTIES AND TASKS:
- Oversee day-to-day accounting and internal control activities of the UK office and all Europe offices.
- Travel to each Europe office and meet regularly on Teams with Accounting Managers.
- Provide regular training to accounting staff.
- Ensure compliance with government regulations and required filings in each country, OFAC and FCPA.
- Ensure compliance with all finance policies and procedures.
- Manage cash flow.
- Manage all treasury activities including accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, petty cash, and travel advances.
- Responsible for the full monthly accounting cycle, recording all transactions accurately in QuickBooks, and providing required financial reports to International Finance.
- Work with National Directors and UK department managers to develop annual budgets.
- Review monthly budget variances and provide variance notes.
- Maintain up-to-date fund accounting cash flow projections.
- Review financial performance and provide strategic recommendations to the Regional Director.
- Manage the purchasing process ensuring required preapprovals and quotes are obtained.
- Manage the donation receiving and receipt process.
- Manage finance-related sales activities of all Europe entities, ensuring appropriate administration in line with local tax and reporting laws and requirements.
- Track royalties, license fees, and other sales income, maintaining a library of all distribution and sales agreements.
- Process monthly payroll, remit all tax payments, and complete tax filings including VAT, Gift Aid, and any other non-payroll tax filings.
- Maintain fixed asset inventory.
- Engage qualified external auditors to prepare annual audited financial statements for all Europe offices.
- Schedule and prepare documents for annual general meetings and board of director meetings.
- Identify risks and obtain necessary competitively priced insurance for proper risk management.
- Provide recommendations, improve systems and procedures in line with local accounting laws, initiating corrective actions.
- Establish and maintain fiscal files and records for documenting transactions.
- Interview applicants for accounting positions. In addition to the respective office HR department, coordinate with National Directors, Regional Directors, and International Finance Directors when filling key accounting positions.
- Any other tasks as directed by the Regional Director, in line with the position.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ten or more years of experience in accounting, including five years in a management role.
- Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity.
- Strong analytical and strategic planning skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and driven to succeed.
- Analytical with the ability to identify cause & effect.
- Knowledge of all aspects of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP or IFRS).
- Understanding of advanced accounting, regulatory issues, and tax planning.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
- Chartered Accountant with a minimum Level 4 Diploma in Accounting (MAAT) or equivalent.
- Master’s degree in business administration (MBA) preferred.
- Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
- Ability to travel frequently to Europe offices.
Please note that this role holds an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian who assents to the organisation’s statement of faith. This is in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
This role has a start date of January 2025.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
To apply for this role, please provide a cover letter (detailing interest and suitability) along with your CV when filling out the application form.
- The organisation reserves the right to close the role early should they have sufficient candidates.
- Please note, the appointment of this role will be subject to:
- Satisfactory references
- Evidence of the right to work in the UK
- Successful qualification and credential check
- Meeting the requirement to be a practising Christian who assents to their statement of faith
- Living within a reasonable commuting distance of Hereford
Closing date: 03-10-2024
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Location: Home working with travel to attend meetings in London, York and Manchester and visit Communities run by the Trust in Hertfordshire, Gloucestershire, Yorkshire, and Worcestershire.
Salary: c.£80,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Camphill Village Trust, the charity that supports adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental ill health support, is seeking a Director of Fundraising to drive significant income generation through a sustainable funding model to enable the Trust to deliver its long-term objectives.
Established in 1954, Camphill Village Trust’s vision is to be a national leader in Social and Green Care Integration, enabling more adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health challenges to live healthy, active and independent lives. Their historical focus on enabling potential for people with support needs through farming, organic horticulture and enterprise centred on nature and traditional skills, continues today - valuing everyone’s contribution, enabling personal pathways to development, celebrating the changing seasons and respecting the rhythm of natural life.
The Fundraising Director will work to the Chief Executive and in collaboration with the Executive Management Team, Senior Leadership Teams and wider Board and stakeholder groups. The role will be responsible for developing and leading the Trust’s Fundraising and Communication Strategies to enable and deliver significant growth in the Supporter base, Income Generation and Brand positioning of a national charity providing Learning Disability and Mental Health Services in a Green Care Context.
The successful candidate will be joining a charity with a strong history and reputation for donor-centric (friends) fundraising, currently raising over £5m per year and a huge potential to unlock stewardship, potential and growth.
The Trust is seeking an inspiring and ambitious professional with a proven track record in senior-level fundraising and the skills, passion and experience to lead the Trust into a position which results in voluntary income moving from £5M to £10M through delivery of step change strategies for Voluntary Income Generation and Communication. Candidates must be collaborative leaders with proven experience of leading and managing multi-disciplinary fundraising teams and in transformation and change. They will also have experience in influencing policy and decision making (governance) at a range of levels, as will be a strong networker and public speaker used to driving networking opportunities that evidence outcomes and impact.
This is an exciting time to be joining the charity in its 70th anniversary year as they embark on a bold plan to shape a new long-term future for adult social care within vibrant and thriving community settings.
CLOSING DATE: Monday 30th September, 9am.