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Who We Are

Causeway supports marginalised and vulnerable people to recover from trauma and develop safe and fulfilling futures. Our modern slavery and crime reduction services include safe houses, outreach, community programmes, holistic crisis interventions and signposting into counselling, training and employment. We drive change nationally through research, campaigning and strategic partnerships. Causeway’s four crime reduction services provide crime and violence reduction programmes for those committed to breaking their cycle of criminality. Our trauma-informed approach to supporting those who commit crime has proved successful in reducing rates of reoffending, which not only benefits the individuals involved, but reduces the number of victims and creates a safer society for all.

Role Summary

As Head of Fundraising and Business Development, you will be responsible for implementing an effective fundraising and income generation strategy aligned to the objectives of our organisational Strategic plan and with a strong emphasis on partnership building and relationship management.

We exist to create lasting change for those who are marginalised and vulnerable, so you will need to be driven by the passion to see lives changed and help generate income to support more of this valuable work.

You will need to work effectively and confidently as our lead for both contract tenders and renewals and charitable fundraising and be experienced in helping develop a mixed model of income generation.

Ideally, we are looking for someone with high level demonstrable experience in business development and major contract tenders, bid writing and building corporate partnerships.

You’ll be highly effective in building meaningful relationships with a wide demographic of stakeholders, from large corporates to individual donors, and will exemplify the passion and value that we carry for our service users and supporters.

You’ll need to know how to draw the best out of your team and work collaboratively across other departments, to ensure that we can continue to build on the work of the department to date and continue to strengthen Causeway’s resilience through diversification of income.

Responsibilities

Business Development Objectives

• Take the lead on Business Development for the charity by ensuring processes and procedures for supporting us to bid for and secure public sector contracts are robust and effective.

• Work with the Chief Operating Officer and relevant Head of Service on identifying and securing contractual funding opportunities.

• Develop and write tender bids to support us to secure new contracts

• Actively develop and strengthen relationships with external stakeholders and partners, with a view to achieving Causeway’s strategic objectives for income generation

Fundraising Strategy & Objectives

• Create and implement an effective Fundraising Strategy for the charity that applies the right balance of fundraising mechanisms, e.g. trusts, foundations, corporate philanthropy, events, individual giving and major donors, to achieve our organisational objectives.

• Work to established Fundraising targets and goals, considering strategic change and approach where any risk of shortfall is identified, to enable the development of charitable activities in response to established need

• Work collaboratively with the Impact and Evaluation team to ensure that all approaches for funds are underpinned and informed by our commitment to survivor voice, accurate data and performance information that demonstrates the value of our work.

• Establish clear mechanisms and strategies for converting engaged supporters and stakeholders into sustainable revenue streams

• Identify key opportunities to leverage the organisational brand and vision for the purpose of engaging with new external stakeholders/supporters

• Manage the operational activities of the fundraising team ensuring the workload of the department is effectively delivered to a high-quality standard.

• Oversee the development of Life Supply ensuring it continues to evolve and meet the needs of the survivors we support.

• Work in close collaboration with our communications team to ensure resonance and engagement with a diversity of supporters by creating and delivering impactful and compelling initiatives to maximise income from multiple audiences

• Ensure that a comprehensive, integrated and inspiring supporter journey is in place, ensuring engagement and retention of donors and embedding effective stewardship of relationships at the heart of the Fundraising and Business Development team.

• Champion diversity and inclusivity within the team, ensuring that the fundraising team and strategy give opportunity to engage supporters and donors from all backgrounds and walks of life

• Build person-focussed and authentic relationships with our funders, donors and key stakeholders, understanding their goals and motivations whilst representing the values of Causeway

Management & Leadership

• Play an instrumental role as part of the Senior Management Team in ensuring the charity 3-year strategic objectives are met, and input into implementing change and organisational development

• Provide recommendations to the Board in how the charity strategically plans and prioritises fundraising activities and campaigns throughout the year, in order to meet organisational objectives

• Create and embed a fundraising culture within the team and across the organisation

• Coach and inspire your Fundraising Team, motivating them to achieve their individual and department objectives and supporting their development through formal and informal processes

Data/Reporting/Compliance

• Provide a quarterly report to the CEO/Board of Trustees on Business Development and Fundraising outcomes and performance against budgeted targets and KPIs, as well as insightful analysis into prospected income

• Track and provide detailed reporting on income, working in collaboration with the Finance Dept

• Ensure compliance with the Charity Commission and Fundraising Regulator Codes of Conduct and regulations

• Ensure best practice in Fundraising protocol and procedure, acting as the leading insight and voice into societal trends and challenges in the fundraising climate, and adjust organisational approach and strategy as required, to respond to changes and opportunities

• Create ways of working that maximise consistent and regular obtaining and analysis of supporter data, whilst ensuring compliance with GDPR legislation

Any other duties that are commensurate with the role.

The Senior Fundraising Officer will work closely with colleagues across the charity and its stakeholders to ensure we have the funds to deliver our strategy for nature's recovery. With a passion and interest in the natural environment, you'll play a key role in developing impactful relationships which inspire significant support from businesses and individuals.

You will enjoy working with a diverse team to research opportunities, develop relationships and proposals for a dynamic and interesting program of nature recovery and nature-based solutions initiatives, including: nature reserve management and habitat restoration, wildlife species recovery, nature-based health and wellbeing, river restoration and community action on climate change. 

Head of Fundraising

Make a Difference for Vulnerable Children! We are seeking a Head of Fundraising to lead innovative fundraising efforts to help disadvantaged children and young people thrive at a charity in York.

This is an exciting opportunity, as the charity is building a new state of the art centre of excellence, from which they can deliver their services. This is an opportunity to get involved in fundraising for this inspiring new project right from the start and really see the difference you are making to the lives of young people!

Position: Head of Fundraising
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: York (Hybrid)
Hours: Full-time, Permanent
Closing Date: Midday, 15th November 2024

Interviews: week commencing 25th November 2024

About the Role:

As Head of Fundraising, you will join the senior management team, leading the strategic direction of all fundraising activities. Your role will be to develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies that secure financial support for the charity’s mission to help vulnerable children. You’ll manage a fundraising team, foster relationships with donors, trusts, and corporate partners, and oversee successful campaigns and events. You will play a vital role in shaping the future of the charity by achieving fundraising targets and building long-term support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies
• Lead and manage a growing team of fundraising professionals and volunteers
• Cultivate strong relationships with major donors, trusts, and corporate partners
• Oversee the planning and management of campaigns and events
• Prepare and manage the fundraising budget, reporting to the Board and senior leadership
• Ensure compliance with UK fundraising regulations

About You:

You will be a dynamic and experienced fundraising professional with a proven track record of meeting and exceeding financial targets. You’ll bring excellent leadership and communication skills, alongside the ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. Strategic thinking and a strong understanding of UK fundraising practices are essential, as is experience in managing fundraising budgets and reporting on outcomes.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Significant experience in fundraising with a proven history of success
• Leadership and team management skills
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
• Experience in budget management and financial reporting
• Knowledge of UK fundraising regulations

About The Organisation:

You will be working for a York-based charity dedicated to helping disadvantaged and isolated children and young people realise their potential through mentoring and support programmes. They believe every child deserves the chance to thrive, and work tirelessly to make this a reality for vulnerable children in the community. By joining the charity, you will be part of a passionate, inclusive team that is making a real difference.

To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role. Please note the successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check for this position.

The charity is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background.

Other Roles You May Have Experience Of Could Include: Fundraising Manager, Development Manager, Director of Fundraising, Head of Development, Philanthropy Manager, etc.

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

Role: Finance Business Partner
Location: London (Hybrid working)
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Department: Finance
Contract: Full time

As a Finance Business Partner, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving the financial success of our social research projects. You’ll be the strategic advisor to our research leaders, ensuring every decision is backed by solid financial analysis and aligned with our commercial objectives. This is not just a finance role—it's a chance to shape the future of social research with your commercial acumen.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Partner with Research Directors to drive financial performance, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Commercial Insight: Provide insightful analysis on profitability, project margins, and return on investment, turning complex data into actionable business strategies.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the financial planning process, from budgeting to forecasting, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
• Performance Monitoring: Develop and implement KPIs to track project performance, driving continuous improvement and identifying growth opportunities.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the financial liaison between senior management and project teams, translating financial data into compelling narratives that inform strategic decisions.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring the long-term sustainability and profitability of our research projects.
• Bids & Costing: Experience working in bids and costing.

To perform any other reasonable duties that NatCen may require that are consistent with the broad nature of the job. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Commercial Savvy: You’re more than a number cruncher—you understand the commercial landscape and can navigate it with ease.
• Analytical Excellence: You have a knack for turning data into insights and insights into action.
• Stakeholder Management: You're a strong communicator, capable of influencing decision-makers at all levels.
• Experience: Proven experience in a finance business partnering role, ideally within research, consulting, or a similar industry.
• Qualification: ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, finalist or part qualified, with a strong background in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Follow the requirements of our Operating Standards, and also to meet the requirements of all our ISO standards
• Other duties which may be required from time to time

This job description may be changed from time to time at the discretion of management 

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, an excellent working environment (including a home/office hybrid working environment), you will be working for the largest independent social research organisation in the UK. We are proud of the benefits we offer our employees which include:

• 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) and flexible working
• Generous company pension scheme
• Life insurance and health cash plan
• Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loan
• Career development, professional subscriptions support and mentoring support from industry-leading experts.

About the National Centre for Social Research

At The National Centre for Social Research we believe that social research has the power to make life better. By really understanding the complexity of people’s lives and what they think about the issues that affect them, we give the public a powerful and influential role in shaping services that can make a difference to everyone. And as an independent, not-for-profit organisation we’re able to focus our time and energy on meeting our clients’ needs and delivering social research that works for society.

Care Navigator (Diabetes)

Salary: £27,527 - £30,831 per annum + 6% pension

Employment type: 12 months (possible extension)

Hours: 36 hours per week

Based at: Haringey GP Federation offices (or as assigned)

Closing date: 11 November 2024 at 12noon

Interviews: 15 November 2024

Job Reference: 2024006

The Bridge Renewal Trust in partnership with Haringey GP Federation and North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group are delivering a new Pan-Haringey Diabetes Care Navigation Service. 

As a Care Navigator, you will provide support to people whose diabetes is not well managed or who are not engaging with health professionals, in particular, deprived and vulnerable groups within this cohort. You will support people to access diabetes information and/or education in their own language, improve their ability to navigate the health and care system and improve their confidence to self-manage their condition. This is a new and exciting approach to working with people with diabetes in Haringey.

The Bridge Renewal Trust is a charity that delivers practical ways that people can live healthier, long and fulfilling lives – thus playing our part in working towards reducing health inequalities and building stronger communities.

Are you a passionate and dynamic individual with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills; and a proven track record of working in a multi-disciplinary team, working closely with GP practices and other healthcare professionals, the general public and voluntary sector? Ability to speak Somali, Bengali or another Haringey community language would be desirable.

We are currently recruiting for a Care Navigator who will enable people to better utilise resources in the voluntary and community sector.  This will in part be by direct work with individuals, and also by collating information about voluntary and community resources locally, to share with individuals and health professionals in clinics and GP practices.

This is a unique opportunity to join a progressive organisation where we value and reward the performance of our staff. 

To apply, please email your CV with contact details of two referees, a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification and completed equal opportunities monitoring form.

For a full job description, please visit the Bridge Renewal Trust website.

Company registration No: 06949568, Registered Charity No: 1131941

About Us

Green Alliance is an independent think tank and charity focused on ambitious leadership for the environment. Since 1979, we have been working with the most influential leaders in business, NGOs and politics to accelerate political action and create transformative policy for a green and prosperous UK.

We are focused on ensuring the UK government rises to the significant environmental leadership challenges of our age and, in doing so, reaps the social and economic benefits that come from an effective UK response to the climate and nature crises.

The Role

Head of Social Impact

This role will report to the strategy and partnerships director and will work closely with the research and policy director and political director, as well as other members of the senior management team, heads of teams and the wider staff.

Key tasks and responsibilities

Ensuring social impact is considered across our work

• Maintain Green Alliance’s reputation as a respected thought leader on climate and nature issues by leading and supporting the development and delivery of high quality strategies to secure impact in the environmental / health policy intersection. This may include research and policy development, political advocacy strategies and communications work.
• Advise colleagues on the narratives, framings and relationships that we should build in order to further our goals and use skills and experience to help build these. Use your networks to help us land our work with impact involving the right partners.
• Work with theme leads and the senior management team to design research plans that will ensure we are considering the distributional and other impacts our policy recommendations would have for different parts of society.
• Engage business, unions and other stakeholders to strengthen Green Alliance’s insights, political advocacy and communications work.
• When managing projects delegate, manage, support and develop staff who are part of the project team

Strategy:

• Support the development of an organisational strategy that recognises the importance of fairness, equity and social impact.
• Ensure that the day-to-day execution of our strategy is informed by our longer-term ambitions and aspirations.
• Develop a framework for mapping the political stakeholders Green Alliance engages with and execute a plan to diversify them in a way that is supportive of our goals. This may include exploring our relationships with regional political leaders.
• Undertake broad stakeholder mapping and work with colleagues to ensure we engage with the most effective organisations to deliver our goals.

Fundraising:

• Understand our philanthropic and business partnerships and develop a plan to increase and diversify them in ways that support the organisations goals and projects. Secure funding to undertake collaborations with relevant organisations to undertake innovative projects.
• Monitor and evaluate the results of projects and impacts, collating evidence effectively in reports to funders.

Other:

• As this is a senior role, you will help to support organisational decision making and model effective leadership.
• Support colleagues with other tasks, as required.
• Contribute to strategic, project planning, and organisational development processes.
• Represent Green Alliance at meetings, seminars, conferences and in the media, as required.
• Write articles and blogs for Green Alliance and outside bodies in line with organisational objectives.
• Any other task which may be reasonably requested to be undertaken within the scope of this post.

Person specification

Knowledge & experience

As this is a new role it will be shaped, in part, by the skills of the successful candidate. We encourage you to apply if you’re passionate about our vision for this role and satisfy some but not all of the criteria in this specification.

Essential

• Significant track record of working at a senior level on issues that relate to any of the following: health, social justice or broad fairness related issues. Your track record will relate to either policy, public affairs or campaigns.
• A keen interest in, and ideally experience of, thinking about how these issues intersect with climate and nature policy.
• A commitment to an equitable transition, with ideas about how to achieve this
• A commitment to working at an organisation such as Green Alliance; we operate as a think tank and focus on how to land policy ideas politically.
• Experience of people management, either through line management or project management.
• Experience of managing projects that create impact
• Experience of working cross-sector and managing a range of stakeholders effectively

Desirable

• Experience in sociological research methodologies and how to frame analysis to inform a compelling political narrative
• Experience of developing meaningful relationships with politicians and civil servants
• Experience of developing high quality communications outputs. 
• Experience of supporting policy-related work. 
• Experience of providing media commentary. 
• Experience of working with funders and developing innovative propositions.

Skills and competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative style.
• Leadership skills that enable you to set out a clear vision and embed your thinking across a variety of workstreams.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Excellent project management skills, working to tight deadlines across multiple projects.
• Ability to lead a small team and adapt to new opportunities as they arise.
• Flexibility to respond quickly and strategically to opportunities as they arise.

Job Title: Head of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning 

Location: London or Nairobi with flexible working and international travel 

Contract: Permanent 

Salary: £57,000 gross per annum. The salary for Nairobi will be based on the local market equivalent.

Reporting to: Director of Research, Advisory and Policy

Responsible for: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Adviser; supervision of MEL focal points, occasional consultants. 

Deadline: 20th Nov 2024. 

Conciliation Resources 

Conciliation Resources (CR) is an independent international organisation working with people in conflict to prevent violence, resolve conflicts and promote peaceful societies. We believe that building sustainable peace takes time. We provide practical support to help people affected by violent conflict achieve lasting peace. We draw on our shared experiences to improve peacebuilding policies and practice worldwide. 

Research, Advisory and Policy Department (RAP) 

The Research, Advisory and Policy Department (RAP) of 9 staff facilitates learning and provides guidance to improve peace policy and practice inside and outside CR. 

RAP is responsible for the Accord publication series and cross-organisational research programmes, thematic policy advocacy, and the organisational approach to, and technical support to Programme Departments and the research team on gender and monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) and policy advocacy. The RAP Department includes the CR EU team based in Brussels. 

Job Purpose 

The Head of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning leads on developing and implementing Conciliation Resources’ strategy, systems and skills for MEL in our peace practice. They ensure that MEL in CR serves to: evaluate the impact of our interventions; improve adaptability and effectiveness of our practice, including the objectives in our Gender Strategy; record, organise and learn from evidence of what works and what doesn’t; improve our knowledge base, culture and practice of capturing and measuring change; and inform CR and the wider peacebuilding sector about how to measure progress in peace initiatives. 

The Head of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning acts as the technical lead on MEL, providing thought leadership, strategic guidance and technical advice to Programme and RAP teams on MEL; on learning goals in our Strategic Plan; on measuring progress towards our peacebuilding goals, our Theory of Change and our Results Framework; and on how to use MEL data for different strategic processes. 

Scope and Accountability 

The Head of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning is accountable to and line-managed by the 

Director of Research, Advisory and Policy, and is a member of the Research, Advisory and Policy team. They work closely with CR Programme Departments and partners, Communications and Development teams, and the Executive Management Team. They are a member of the Team Leaders Forum. 

Essential Knowledge, skills and experience 

• Thorough knowledge of complexity aware approaches and methodologies for MEL at strategic, organisational and project level, including Outcome Harvesting. 
• Experience in leading the design and implementation of MEL systems at organisation level. 
• Experience of integrating gender into MEL frameworks and approaches. 
• Experience of applying different MEL frameworks and techniques, such as logical frameworks, Outcome Harvesting, theories of change and participatory techniques to programme design. 
• Experience in delivering MEL training and capacity building support online and in person. 
• Experience of staff line management and the procurement and management of consultants. 
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently, and to work collaboratively with a flexible approach. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and the ability to communicate complex information and arguments clearly and accurately. 
• Strong facilitation skills, including in online format. 
• Excellent evaluative and creative thinking skills. Ability to handle a complex and changing workload meeting internal and external deadlines. 
• Capacity to listen actively to people from varying backgrounds having a range of political, cultural, and value orientations. 
• Good political judgement, including an appreciation of how to handle sensitive and confidential issues. 
• Be able to inspire, educate, motivate and influence others across an organisation and more broadly. 
• Good IT skills. 

Desirable Knowledge, skills and experience 

• Knowledge of MEL challenges for peacebuilding. 
• Spoken French. 
• A post-graduate qualification or equivalent through experience in a relevant subject area. 
• Experience of presenting to donors and senior level stakeholders. 
• Experience of working in/on a country affected by violent conflict. 
• Experience of raising funds to support one’s area of work. 
• Understanding of organisational learning.

About us

REMAP is a unique national charity. It brings together two groups of people: volunteers skilled at making things and disabled people who need specialist equipment. Each year, around 3,000 pieces of custom-made equipment help transform the lives of disabled people.

REMAP’s army of ingenious inventors designs and makes equipment for young and old alike and then provides it free of charge. The aim is always to help people achieve quality of life, filling the gap where no suitable equipment is available commercially.

With an exciting new strategy that will continue to place the client at the heart of our work, we seek an experienced charity sector referral officer to help us deliver on our mission and vision.

REMAP is an organisation that encourages its team members to contribute their thoughts and ideas actively and work together to achieve its aims and ambitions. You will be given the space to work autonomously and grow in the role, but with the support of your colleagues and line manager when you need us. You can work to your strengths and share your successes and learning with the broader team, who will, in turn, look to share their experiences and learning.

The Role

The Referrals Officer role is critical to the charity. It ensures that our referral process is managed effectively for our clients and branches.

This is both an internal and external role. The person in this role is the first point of contact for all referral queries. You will assign referrals to branches, liaise with clients and volunteers, and maintain our CRM system.

We seek a strong people person with at least two years of experience operating a CRM system regularly (ideally Salesforce). Experience working to develop a CRM system and client journey would be advantageous.

As a small charity, you will thrive in a busy environment, have excellent prioritisation skills and have a positive ‘can do’ attitude. We are a supportive team, and you will work closely with our Operations Manager and wider volunteer delivery colleagues to help REMAP support our clients and branches across the UK.

About You

We want you to bring relevant experience, passion, dedication, positivity, and flair to our work.

To be considered for this role, you will have demonstrable experience in a similar position and be comfortable working with a diverse range of volunteers/people. As a self-starter, you can work at pace and quickly assess and deliver to changing priorities in a busy remote team. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, be able to coordinate multiple tasks/activities and have the flexibility to respond to changing demands. Ideally, you will have experience dealing with enquiries from health professionals and vulnerable clients.

You will be proactive, enthusiastic, and excited about joining an organisation with ambitious plans to future-proof its services and reach more disabled people. Experience working in a remote environment is highly desirable.

Additional information about the role

Place of work: Fully remote, with occasional 2/3 nights away for year-round events.

Working Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Salary: £26,000 – £29,000 dependent on experience

Holiday entitlement: It begins at 25 days per annum, in addition to public holidays and the Christmas stand-down.

Application Instructions

To apply, please send your CV and a separate cover letter of no more than two A4 sides describing how you meet the job description and personal specifications. 

We are a Disabled Confident employee.

Candidates who fail to follow the instructions will automatically be screened out of the selection process.

Closing date for Applications: 11.59 pm Sunday 10th November

Interviews: Interviews for the role will be held on the week commencing 25th November 2024.

If you would like further information about the role or have any questions, please contact Kelly, Operations Manager. 

About you

Do you want to use your skills to make a real difference to the myeloma community?

We’re looking for an experienced healthcare professional to join our team of Myeloma Information Specialists.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for this post, and you will have previous experience in information delivery, as well as good IT and organisational skills.  Previous experience working in oncology, haematology, clinical research, or a healthcare environment would be an advantage for this role.

About the role

This is an exciting time to join Myeloma UK as we launch our new five-year strategy. 

As a Myeloma Information Specialist, you will provide a range of information and support on myeloma and related conditions to anyone affected by myeloma including patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.

You will be part of the team on the Myeloma UK Infoline, taking calls and responding to queries, and assisting in the development and monitoring of the Infoline and Ask the Nurse services.  You will be required to develop an awareness of research and clinical developments and other initiatives in the field of myeloma and related conditions.

About us

Myeloma UK is the only UK charity focused on myeloma and its related conditions.  We provide support and influence access to treatments, while researching a cure.  Thanks to life-extending treatments and support, today many people affected by myeloma are able to live longer and to live well.  Together, we support, so no one faces myeloma alone. 

We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every patient has an empowered present and a hopeful future.

Our ultimate goal is to find a cure and make myeloma history. Until then, our mission is to help every patient live well with myeloma for as long as possible. We are committed to diagnosing myeloma earlier, discovering and sharing knowledge, transforming the patient experience and influencing positive change in care.

Our culture

Wellbeing and staff engagement are at the heart of our culture.  We offer our employees a range of benefits including a pension salary exchange scheme, flexitime, flexible working from home with hub-based office working, health plan, employee assistance plan and holiday purchase scheme and we are committed to providing learning and development opportunities for all our employees.

How to apply

Due to the needs of the service, we are unable to consider applications for part-time working with working hours Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

If you think you would be a great fit for this role, get in touch and tell us more about yourself by sending the following:

1. A cover letter telling us more about you and what you think makes you a good fit for this role

2. A CV that sets out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements

Applications close on 10 November 2024 and interviews will be held w/c 18 November 2024. You will be asked to do a task prior to your interview.

Myeloma UK is an equal opportunities employer and always welcomes applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of:

· sex,

· race,

· disability,

· age,

· sexual orientation,

· gender reassignment,

· religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK prior to interview selection.

Over the past few years, Families in Grief (FiG) has grown significantly to meet the needs of our North Devon and Torridge community. We have just completed a piece of work to expand our reach, enhance our accessibility to healthcare professionals and schools, and broaden our range of services to better support children, young people and families who have been bereaved. We are now looking for an experienced leader with a passion for making a difference to continue this work.

Our aims:

• To provide a credible and high-quality bereavement support service to all grieving families children, young people and families in need of our help.
• To better educate and support professionals who come into contact with bereaved children and young people.
• To improve family relationships after a member of the family dies, to reduce bereaved families' feelings of social isolation, to improve a child or young person’s engagement with school and the wider community for families to learn further about the impact of grief.
• To ensure all families and professionals working with families in North Devon and the Torridge area are aware of FiG’s services. 

We are looking for someone who can:

• Continue to shape the vision: leading FiG with clarity and purpose, ensuring the charity remains responsive to the needs of bereaved families in Northern Devon.
• Drive strategy: collaborating with the Board to develop and implement a rolling 3-year strategic plan that aligns with FiG’s goals and adapts to changing needs. Champion innovation and continuous improvement, ensuring the charity thrives in a dynamic environment.
• Inspire teams: providing inspirational leadership to employees and volunteers, fostering a culture of collaboration, compassion, and excellence.
• Impact focus: regularly evaluating and refining FiG’s strategy to maximize its impact, delivering meaningful, sustainable support to the community.
• Operational and Financial Management: ensure smooth day-to-day office logistics, manage budgets, oversee financial processes and health and safety in order to ensure compliance with all charity requirements

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. 

An exciting opportunity to begin a career in Public Health.

The Association of Directors of Public Health (UK) is looking to appoint to the full-time, permanent position of Project Administrator.

The Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) is a Charity and Company Limited by guarantee and is the representative body for Directors of Public Health (DPH) in the UK.

It seeks to improve and protect the health of the population through collating and presenting the views of DsPH; advising on public health policy and legislation at a local, regional, national and international level; facilitating a support network for DsPH; and providing opportunities for DsPH to develop professional practice.

The Association has a rich heritage, its origins dating back more than 160 years. It is a collaborative organisation working in partnership with others to maximise the voice for public health. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for the administration, delivery and evaluation of the Association’s events, including membership workshops and masterclasses, and arranging and minuting meetings with members and key stakeholders, all to tight deadlines. They will therefore be required to be pro-active, with exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills, a keen attention to detail, and preferably have experience of working independently in an administrative role.

The role’s responsibilities will also include the preparation and dissemination of the Association’s newsletters and induction of new members and as such will require the accurate maintenance of records and regular correspondence both internally across the teams and externally with members. Candidates are therefore required to have a strong background in Microsoft Office and be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills.

Working across the organisation the role will serve as an excellent introduction to the work of the Association and its members, and the wider role of Public Health in society. Consequently, both candidate and Association will benefit from an enthusiasm for professional development, flexibility and a willingness to learn.

As well as a supportive and committed team the successful candidate will benefit from regular contact with our membership, attendance at Policy Workshops and Masterclasses and have opportunities to shadow Public Health leaders to gain experience of the role of the Director of Public Health.

The Association currently operates a ‘hybrid working’ model and candidates from across the UK are welcomed, but there will be regular team meetings and specific events in London during the year which will require attendance in person. If required further details can be obtained prior to any application by contacting the Association as below.  

The closing date for applications is 9.00 a.m. November 25th but we will interview suitable candidates as we receive their application so would urge those interested to apply as soon as possible.

Please note to be considered for this role we do require a covering letter outlining why you are suitable for the role alongside your CV.

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence they are eligible to work in the UK.

Domestic abuse has blighted women’s lives throughout history. We’ve been helping women in London recover from its effects since 1996. Our specialist counselling transforms the mental health and wellbeing of women who have suffered physical, emotional or sexual abuse, financial exploitation or coercive control, and we have assisted well over 15,000 people to date. Add your skills to our closely-knit all-female team and you can help thousands more on the road to recovery.

You will lead Woman’s Trust income generation ensuring adequate income to sustain and grow the organisation, increasing its income from £1.3 Million to £3 Million in the next 3 years. While raising funds from multiple income streams, focus growths areas will be statutory and Trust and foundation funding securing six-figure, multiple-year grants and contracts. You will effectively communicate our services and campaign our aims aligned to our strategic priorities.

You will oversee the development and implementation of the fundraising strategy and the funding pipeline; ensure the maintenance and development of excellent relationships with current and new funders, stewarding grants and reporting back; review, update and develop service budgets; oversee the submission or coordination of quality bids, approaches, and events.

As a member of the senior leadership team, this post will work cross departmentally and will contribute to the overall strategy of Woman’s Trust, working closely with the CEO and the Board of Trustees. You will lead and line manage the Senior Trust and Foundation Manager and Fundraising Officer.  You will deliver a direct income target for each year, with a focus on the development and tendering of statutory commissioning.

Hours: 35 hours per week (28 hours will be considered).

Location: Office based with remote working available – minimum of 50% of working hours in Woman’s Trust Office, Edgware Road/Paddington, NW1.

In return, you can expect exceptional career satisfaction plus an excellent package of benefits including:

• 25 days holiday + 3 days in December + Public holidays (pro rata)
• 3% pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme

To find out more and apply with your CV, please visit our website via the apply button.  

Closing date: 9.00am on 11th November 2024.

Interviews will be held on 14th and 15th November 2024.

We will conduct interviews on a rolling basis. Please note, if an appointment is made before the deadline, the post will close early. 

This post is open to women only. The Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1 applies. 

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Westminster Theological Centre (WTC) as Finance Director (FD). WTC is at an exciting phase of its development as a fast-growing, innovative college. We are looking for a visionary, solution focused FD to work with the other members of the Senior Exec Team (SET) to build on current achievements, and help the college take full advantage of the current and future opportunities. 

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the FD will oversee all finance functions of the college and the associated consulting entity. The role will include being a member of the SET, contributing to the strategic management and governance of WTC within the overall framework of the Strategic Plan and in line with WTC’s core vision, mission and values. WTC launched a for-profit consulting entity in 2020, and the FD will also be a member of the Management Team of WTC Consulting Ltd (WTCC). The role holder will provide strategic financial advice to the WTC Board of Trustees and the WTCC Board of Directors.

The FD role includes the preparation and submission of Group Accounts, engagement with stakeholders and students, and oversight of the financial aspects of events and projects as detailed in the attached job description. The FD will also manage the Finance Manager to ensure the smooth running of all financial aspects of college and consultancy activities.

WTC is a pioneering theological college with a vision to integrate the best of scholarship with the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit to transform, heal, and release God’s people into His purposes for them. We deliver transformational theological education within prophetic, worshipping and learning communities throughout the UK, in partnership with local churches. The successful applicant will need to be in full agreement with WTC’s values and mission. As such it is a genuine occupational requirement for the FD to be a practising Christian.

The successful candidate will have professional accountancy qualifications, commercial and/or professional experience, be strategic and solution oriented, and have strong management, team player and communication skills. WTC staff team is small and hard working, with a strong and positive team culture.

Commitment and Pay scale

This is a 4-5 day/week, permanent position (37.5 hours/week FTE) on completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 3 months. The position attracts a salary of £40,000 - £50,000 FTE per year, depending on experience and qualifications, as well as access to a pension scheme. Annual holiday allowance is 25 days per calendar (FTE) year plus bank holidays. 

The FD will be based at WTC’s offices in Cheltenham with some travel to the two annual residential, intensive teaching weeks at Nottingham University. There will be some flexibility for home working. To access a detailed job and person specification, please visit our website.

Application

To apply, please email an up to date Curriculum Vitae, together with a covering letter highlighting how your qualifications and experience make you the person we are looking for, to the Chief Operating Officer. 

Closing date for applications – COB Monday 11th November 2024. 

Short listed candidates will be interviewed in person at the WTC offices on the 13/14/15 November 2024. The successful candidate will ideally be available for a handover with the current FD in the last week November/first week December, and available to take up the position as soon as possible in 2025.

About WeSwim:
WeSwim is a pioneering charity dedicated to promoting inclusivity in swimming and enabling people with disabilities to be active. We believe that everyone, regardless of ability, should have access to the mental and physical benefits of the water. Through our community-driven approach, we provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to engage in swimming activities, fostering confidence, well-being, and social connection.

Role Overview:
The Volunteer Coordinator for WeSwim is a key role responsible for recruiting and onboarding volunteers to support all our activities and events, ensuring a positive and rewarding experience for all. This role also supports the setup of new WeSwim clubs in London, raising profile in new areas and developing relationships with new stakeholders to promote the organisation. This position requires a strategic person with excellent marketing, communication and project management skills. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Volunteer recruitment & training: Develop and implement a marketing and outreach plan to  to attract new volunteers. Create marketing materials to advertise volunteer opportunities & use data to inform recruitment activity. Manage onboarding of volunteers including interviews, DBS and references. Organise and run induction sessions for new volunteers.
• Volunteer management & support: Maintain an up-to-date database of volunteers, including contact information, availability, and skills. Schedule and assign volunteers to sessions based on their availability & monitor attendance. Serve as the main point of contact for all volunteers, addressing enquiries and resolving any issues. Work with Club Committees (lead volunteers) to foster a positive and inclusive environment for volunteers, encouraging teamwork and community spirit.
• Marketing & Communications: Develop social media marketing and email communications to support recruitment and retention of volunteers in line with strategy.
• Setup of new swimming clubs: Scope & contact future pool partners, develop and deliver engagement plans to recruit new volunteers and swimmers to attend the club when it opens in partnership with WeSwim team. 
• Stakeholder engagement: Build and maintain relationships with local stakeholders including: local authorities, community organisations, disability charities & sports clubs. Represent WeSwim at community events, meetings, and public engagements. Develop and implement strategies to increase the club’s visibility and reputation in the community. 

Skills & Experience:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Marketing and social media experience.
Strong organisational, administrative, and project management skills.
Experience in volunteer coordination or a related field.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Development of project plans and use of data.
Knowledge of the local community and relevant stakeholder networks is an asset.
Proficient use of IT including GSuite, Slack, Canva, Facebook & Instagram

Personal Attributes:
Personable with a knack for building relationships.
Strategic thinker with the ability to identify and capitalise on opportunities.
Proactive and self-motivated with a results-oriented mindset.
Creative and resourceful in problem-solving and developing initiatives.
Passionate about swimming and community engagement.

Requirements:
This role is remote with travel across London. The post holder should be London based.