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Job Title: Volunteer Program Manager
Location: Remote - Geographic area: UK, English speaking
Reports To: Founder / CEO
Salary: 28K
Job Type: Full-time (Flexible Hours)
Closing Date: 30.07.2024

About Us:
Since 2006, ROLDA has dedicated itself to aiding vulnerable stray animals in Romania, one of Europe s poorer nations. Our mission includes rescue, rehabilitation, sheltering, sterilisation, and education. Our EU-standard shelters, inspired by British designs, can house up to 700 stray dogs, providing them with complete veterinary care and preparation for rehoming.
We have supported over 48,000 animals and built two dog shelters and one for disabled and senior cats. Additionally, we offer small grants to six other charities in Romania and over 40 shelters in Ukraine. We primarily rehome animals in Switzerland, Sweden, and the UK. By addressing the root causes of animal homelessness through neutering programmes and educational initiatives, we have significantly reduced overpopulation, helping over 40,000 cats and dogs in Romania and Ukraine.

Job Overview:
As the Volunteer Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the growth and impact of ROLDA through volunteer engagement. This is a remote position that requires strategic thinking, people management skills, and a commitment to achieving our charity’s objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
Volunteer Recruitment and Management:

• Recruit, train, and oversee volunteers to support ROLDA’s various programs and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain a volunteer database using CRM systems to track volunteer activities and engagements.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, building strong relationships with volunteers and stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and necessary resources for successful completion of volunteer initiatives.

Community Awareness and Fundraising:
 Promote community awareness about ROLDA’s mission and activities through public relations and public speaking engagements.
 Organise fundraising activities and events to support ROLDA’s financial goals.
 Collaborate with the Fundraising Manager to support income generation growth.

Operational Support:

•  Maintain effective communication with the UK and international team of ROLDA and its partners, collaborators.
• Assist in developing and implementing operational policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to volunteer management and charitable activities.

Abilities and Competencies:
 Experience in managing and maintaining CRM data.
 The ability to be self-motivated with a high level of self-discipline and motivation.
 Clear and concise communication skills.
 Experience in public relations and public speaking.
 Proficient in using digital tools and platforms for virtual collaboration and project management.
 Effective organisation and time management skills.
 Excellent skills in building and maintaining relationships, even in a virtual environment.
 The capacity to work independently and make decisions without constant supervision in a remote setting.
 Passionate about the work of ROLDA with a commitment to animal welfare.

Experience Required:

•  Proven experience in volunteer recruitment and management.
•  Demonstrated success in organising fundraising activities.
•  Strong public speaking and public relations experience.
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•  Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to volunteer management in the UK.

Benefits:
 We offer flexible work hours and the option to work remotely to support your work-life balance.
 Join a team dedicated to making a real difference to animals in need and see the direct impact of your efforts.
 Take on this leadership role and gain valuable experience and career growth opportunities.
 Be part of a diverse and inclusive team that values and respects all members.

How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience.
ROLDA is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our small but high performing philanthropy and special events team. This role works alongside our senior trusts and statutory manager and head of trusts and statutory to secure funding from charitable trusts and foundations. It’s responsible for managing and growing support from small to mid-level value trusts through compelling proposals and exceptional stewardship.

About you

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to grow and develop their experience in trust fundraising and make a significant difference for people affected by breast cancer. You’ll be a strong written and verbal communicator who’s passionate about building relationships with charitable trusts and foundations. With a proactive approach and excellent attention to detail, you’ll be able to work well independently and as part of a busy fundraising team. You’ll have experience of managing competing priorities, with the ability to stay calm and positive under pressure.

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact Breast Cancer Now Recruiment Team. 

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date 9am on Monday 22 July 2024

Interview date Week commencing 29 July 2024

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

We’re entering an ambitious new phase of growth. This expansion will enable us to deliver our vision – that by 2050, everyone with breast cancer will live and be supported to live well.

This growth phase means we are seeking to make new connections and attract new donors who can make transformative gifts. Gaining new business will be critical. 

As our philanthropy manager, you’ll be integral to supporting income growth within our major gifts fundraising programme. This is a great opportunity if you are a talented major gift fundraiser who has comprehensive experience of successfully soliciting donations from high-net-worth individuals. 

This is an externally focussed, relationship management role, concentrating on securing and maintaining long term relationships with high-net-worth donors. This will include identifying new opportunities to raise funds from prospective donors who could make significant financial commitments. You’ll then be responsible for engaging, cultivating, and stewarding these relationships. 

The role will support a philosophy of proactive relationship building through cultivation and stewardship communications and activities. This will entail maintaining and maximising exiting donor relationships as well as attracting new business from a growing pool of new major supporters. You’ll ensure prospective donors are engaged with appropriate propositions, particularly from our extensive medical research portfolio.   

This role will involve working closely with the head of philanthropy and associate director, philanthropy and special events. Developing good working relationships with the prospect researcher, research communications colleagues and other key internal stakeholders will also be vital.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual to join our ambitious team. It will offer the chance to use your skills, experience and enthusiasm to make a significant difference for all people affected by breast cancer.

About you 

We’re looking for a highly self-motivated, innovative relationship manager who has well-developed understanding and knowledge of philanthropy. A natural and confident networker, you’ll be an exceptional communicator who thrives on making new business connections and building relationships with first time major donors. You’ll have demonstrable experience of soliciting at least 5 figure gifts from high-net-worth individuals and maintaining those relationships for repeat gifts. You’ll have a track record of meeting challenging income targets as well as experience of being part of high value asks alongside senior colleagues and/or senior volunteers

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working 

This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.   

When applying 

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact Breast Cancer Now Recruitment Team.  

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date 9.00am on Friday 12 July 2024

1st Interview w/c Monday 22 July 2024

2nd Interview w/c Monday 29 July 2024

As part of the wider Enterprise team, our Commercial Marketing Assistant will help devise and deliver marketing campaigns and strategies that will grow audiences and increase revenues across our key commercial income streams. The successful candidate will oversee, coordinate, and manage our commercial marketing channels concentrating on finding and developing new partnerships alongside the Head of Enterprise, marketing and promoting our major sites for partnership working with external organisations.

They will:

1. Assist in the production of marketing collateral and material for the B2B market and the promotion of the Champing brand.

2. Work alongside the Communications team to assist in drafting content and key messages for social media, websites and PR, all of which should adhere to CCT brand guidelines. Handle incoming commercial marketing enquiries as appropriate.

3. Liaise with prospective filming enquiries and work with the local teams to help deliver commercial filming contracts.

4. Build positive working relationships, with internal and external stakeholders, to build on existing opportunities, promote and drive engagement with commercial opportunities.

5. Conduct marketing and audience research, to help support and deliver future revenue growth and gather data to report against KPIs and targets.

6. Support in the delivery and wider administration of commercial operations, working with the Enterprise team and freelancers on the ground. The overarching goal will be to grow CCT's commercial revenues.

If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 15th July 2024.

The interviews will take place remotely, via Teams on Wednesday 24th July 2024. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.

If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.

Sophie Hayes Foundation is a dynamic charity, focused on supporting survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking rebuild their lives and achieve sustainable freedom by providing invaluable training, coaching, work experience and advocacy across the UK.

We are seeking a Head of Fundraising & Engagement to provide vision, leadership and hands on delivery for income generation and communications to inspire and empower a small team and drive growth in the charity’s income, communications and campaigns.

Bringing proven experience in successfully developing and implementing fundraising and communication strategies, you will be an expert in building relationships with partners and donors and have a track record of delivering voluntary income growth.

Today there is greater need than ever before for survivors of modern slavery to be supported to rebuild their lives and remain free. If you are passionate about seeing this happen, we’d love to hear from you. 

Are you a creative Social Media expert ready to make an impact? Do you want to use your Digital Skills to support a meaningful cause?

Charity People are partnering with a global church and charity dedicated to social action. It provides a range of services, including disaster relief, homeless shelters, addiction support, and community programs. Its mission is to offer practical assistance and spiritual support to vulnerable individuals and communities, promoting hope and transformation.

As a Social Media Officer, you will be pivotal in promoting the charity's mission and enhancing their online presence. You will lead strategic social media content creation and campaigns, manage reputation, and collaborate with various teams to ensure consistency in their messaging.

Location: London, hybrid 2 days per week in the office
Full time: 35 hours per week
Duration: 3 months
Pay: £19.23 per hour plus £2.32 per hour holiday pay

You'll work within the Digital Communications team to deliver strategic campaigns on corporate social media channels. Responsibilities include strategic content planning, comment management on Twitter and LinkedIn, and implementing cross-team awareness processes. You'll handle social media policies, monitor and respond to digital crises, and produce engaging content. Collaborate with the fundraising team and other departments for consistent messaging, review social media infrastructure, and monitor performance using analytics tools. You'll also identify target audiences, manage influencer relationships, and stay updated on platform technologies to share insights with the team and develop online resources.

You will have:

* Extensive experience in creating, editing, and producing cross-platform content.
* Proven track record in implementing social media content, policies, campaigns, and evaluations.
* Skills in photography and video editing for online channels.
* Experience in developing and maintaining relationships with online influencers.
* Strong copywriting and copy-editing skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
* Experience in managing reputational issues on social media.
* Ability to manage paid social campaigns and content, including Business Manager
* Proven experience in providing training in digital communications.
* Willingness to work flexibly, occasionally out of office hours, and travel within the UK.
* Experience of using Canva and Brand Watch social media scheduling tool.

Desirable:

* Digital fundraising experience and/or experience working in the charity sector.
* Qualification or equivalent experience in digital communications or public relations.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply without delay as we are reviewing applications on a rolling basis. There will be a short task and a virtual interview as part of the interview process

Closing date: 8th July at 9am
Interviews: Thursday 11 July and Friday 12 July
Start: week commencing 22nd July

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with Parkinson’s UK to find their new Celebrity Lead.

Parkinson’s UK offer hybrid working a minimum of 2 days per week from their London office.

In this role, you take responsibility for developing new and existing relationships with our celebrity supporters and their agents, stewarding their journey with the charity and making them strong and dedicated advocates across our strategic priorities. You’ll bring creative and proactive ideas ensuring we’re prioritising requests to maximise the potential of our high profile supporters.

Key Responsibilities:

· Implement and own our celebrity strategy and individual stewardship plans to support this, resulting in highly committed and engaged high profile supporters.

· Lead on outreach and negotiation with new, potential supporters for charity activities.

· Manage and prioritise requests for VIP support from across the charity ensuring that they are aligned with our strategic aims.

· Be the first point of contact for celebrities looking for support, signposting them within the charity or acting as intermediary for confidential requests.

· Take responsibility for the management and development of the Celebrity Officer.

· Work with colleagues across the charity to maximise our celebrity supporters across all communications channels, highlighting new opportunities as they arise.

· Make sure that our celebrity supporters are well briefed and up to date with key messages.

· Ensure that our celebrity activity is tracked, reported and evaluated to show the value they bring to the charity.

Person Specification:

· Extensive experience of working strategically with celebrities and their management teams.

· Creative and proactive approach to celebrity engagement and ongoing stewardship.

· Negotiation and persuasion skills to ensure that high profile supporters understand why we’re the Parkinson’s charity to support.

· The ability to build and maintain relationships with discretion and sensitivity.

· Understanding and awareness of the GDPR when handling personal data and information.

· Working understanding of PR and social media to amplify opportunities.

· Excellent attention to detail, organisational and communication skills.

· Ability to prioritise your workload and support your team members to do the same in line with organisational priorities.

· Experience of operating in a modern digital workplace, including using digital tools (and what is needed from the role) to work collaboratively and productively.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

It Gets Better UK envisions a world where all LGBTQ+ youth are free to live equally and know their worthiness and power as individuals. We strive to tell the stories of LGBTQ+ people and to provide positive and reassuring messages to LGBTQ+
youth.

The It Gets Better Project was founded in 2010 in America. Since then, affiliated charities have been formed in 20 different countries with It Gets Better UK having formally launched in October 2018.

As we continue to grow and scale our activity, and move from being a volunteer-led organisation to a small core staff team, we are now looking for a passionate CEO.

As the CEO, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction to the organisation. Your primary focus will be on expanding and growing the charity,amplifying our impact, and ensuring the sustainability of our work. You will work
closely with the trustees to develop and implement long-term strategies, while also overseeing day-to-day operations.

Key responsibilities:

Strategic Development
1. Deliver the strategic plans to expand the reach and impact of the charity, including continuous review and improvement
2. Work with the Board of Trustees and staff to develop and implement identified priorities to deliver effectiveness and growth for the organisation.
3. Foster internal and external commitment to the vision and mission and instil the values of the organisation in all its initiatives.
4. Embed measurement of social impact across all aspects of the organisation.
Finances and Fund development
5. Lead fundraising efforts to secure funding for existing programs and future growth.
6. Build and maintain relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders to advance the organisation's mission.
7. Ensure that the organisation operates with financial efficiency and accountability.

Governance
8. Advise Board of Trustees to discharge their duties effectively, including developing agenda and preparing information and/or reports for Board meetings, making recommendations, maintaining records of meetings and decisions, undertaking strategic planning, assisting in Trustee recruitment, facilitating risk management
9. Ensure legal, statutory and regulatory compliance and appropriate accreditation

Leadership and management
10. Provide visionary leadership to inspire and motivate staff, volunteers, and supporters.
11. Oversee the development and implementation of programs and initiatives that meet the needs of the charity.
12. Oversee all human resources topics and manage and develop all paid staff

Communications and Public Relations
13. Represent the charity in public forums, conferences, and media appearances to raise awareness and advocacy
14. Manage relationships with social media agencies and/or freelancers and provide strategic communication oversight.
15. Establish strategic partnerships

EDI
16. Foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging within the organisation and its community.

Requirements:

Job Title: CEO - LGBTQ+ Youth Charity
Location: Flexible/Remote
About Us: We are a small, dynamic LGBTQ+ youth charity dedicated to inspiring, empowering, and uplifting LGBTQ+ youth. Our mission is to create a supportive and inclusive environment where young individuals can thrive, regardless of their sexual
orientation or gender identity. Building on recent successes, we are now seeking a passionate and driven CEO to lead our organisation to new heights.
Job Description: As the CEO of our LGBTQ+ youth charity, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction to the organisation. Your primary focus will be on expanding and growing the charity, amplifying our impact, and
ensuring the sustainability of our programs. You will work closely with the Board of Directors to develop and implement long-term strategies, while also overseeing day-to-day operations.

Person Specification:
1. Proven leadership experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector or LGBTQ+ advocacy.
2. Strong understanding of the issues facing LGBTQ+ youth and a passion for supporting their well-being.
3. Strong operational experience of managing a charity’s finances, reporting and requirements.
4. Demonstrated track record of successful fundraising and donor relations.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences.
6. Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into action and drive results.
7. Collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with a commitment to fostering a positive work culture.

Benefits:
● Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the LGBTQ+ community across the UK.
● Gain valuable experience in volunteer management and event coordination within a charitable organisation.
● Work in a supportive and inclusive environment with a team passionate about making a difference.

We want to ensure that people are able to fully engage with our mission. Innovative thinking is at the heart of this and we are looking for dynamic individuals who will help shape the future and support the delivery of the organisation. 

It Gets Better UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of those who engage with us, and this is a responsibility shared by our staff and volunteers. The successful candidate will be subject to reference requests and will be required to pass an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and a culture that actively values difference. We aim to be an inclusive employer, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to achieve their full potential. We welcome applications from all
suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

If you need any adjustments to our recruitment process to enable you to apply, please contact us. We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to ensure that all applicants have a fair opportunity throughout the recruitment process.

Job Title:
Event Manager of The Lady Garden Foundation

Job Title: 

The Lady Garden Foundation is a national charity, founded in 2014, which aims to raise funds and improve  awareness of the 5 gynaecological cancers (Ovarian, Cervical, Womb (Uterine), Vulval and Vaginal).

Job Summary:  
The position of Event Manager is a central role within the Foundation, not only driving the Foundation forward in both fundraising and keeping the cogs turning in all aspects from administrative detail to event organisation. 

This role is unique, from the breadth of responsibilities to the ownership it allows for an individual. 

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Leading development, delivery and execution of the LGF events programme, consisting of already established major donor events and a focus on improving the range of events for a wide general audience that maximises fundraising and drives supporter engagement.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with event co-founders, committee members, stakeholders and high net worth individuals to maximise income and secure continued committed support.

• To closely work with the relevant events production agency to ensure the smooth running of events e.g. ensuring dietaries are collected, managing event budget inline with sponsorship.

• Responsible for all major donor relationship management.

• Responsible for day-to-day internal fundraising tasks, ensuring gift aid claims are up to date etc…

• Aiding co-founders and committee members with event sponsorship bids and presentations.

• Main LGF contact for event sponsors, includes ensuring contractual agreements are met, generally keeping them informed and happy with the partnership.

• PR- oversee the activities of our pro bono PR team from an events perspective.

• Lead, coach and work closely with the Events and Fundraising Executive to enable them to take on responsibilities for smaller events and manage tasks within the events. 

• General Event Management - Overseeing the organisation of the event, managing invites and RSVP’s, ticket payments where necessary, event sponsors

• Database management (Donorfy)

• Awareness of key health issues and updates in the gynae arena 

• Awareness of activity from other charities within the sector

Experience, Qualifications and Skills:

• At least 2 years of events management experience with a charity or fundraising organisation.

• Incredibly organised

• Ability to work in a very fast paced environment

• Confident and outgoing

• Ability to manage multiple activities at one time including direction from multiple individuals

• A passion for the cause of the Foundation

• Microsoft Office- Competent

• A good understanding of the charity landscape including Fundraising Regulations 

• Effective diary management including your own

• An understanding of women’s health issues and the gynae landscape including the 5 cancers, periods, menopause and reproductive rights. 

• Xero accounting software- not essential but helpful

• Donorfy database software - not essential but helpful

Salary: 28,000 - 30,000 (depending on experience)

Hours: 9am-6pm, Monday-Friday

Location:  Fitzrovia, London

Environment: The Lady Garden Foundation’s office is based within a communications agency- a lively and animated working environment. 

Join the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) and help promote excellence in the veterinary profession.

The role:

The BSAVA is looking for an experienced policy professional in the areas of policy development and legislative change set against a backdrop of a complex and regulated environment. The role operates within a changing landscape dealing with high-profile issues for the sector.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape BSAVA’s policies and national legislation with the aim of influencing outcomes of benefit to the veterinary profession, its clients and the health and welfare of companion animals.

Skills and experience:

We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a track record of success, who can demonstrate excellent understanding of policy-making and legislative change in an unpredictable environment. They will have significant previous experience of working in a policy role, ideally within a life-sciences or a veterinary or human medicine setting.

Experience of working with central government departments along with an understanding of parliamentary processes are preferable for the role. Equally important is the ability to analyse and critique information, formulate evidence-based solutions and accurately convey proposals to influence outcomes.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, with strong written and verbal skills. They will be able to demonstrate effective engagement skills across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including the membership. Diplomacy and political awareness will be essential to ensure successful outcomes. Experience of PR and reputation management as part of the policy-making agenda is desirable.

The candidate must be flexible to work outside of normal office hours depending on the demands of the role which are often driven by the external environment and national events. The role is hybrid, incorporating working from home with travelling to meetings in or around London as required.  Therefore, to facilitate the needs of the role and the organisation, ideally candidates would be located in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire or Oxfordshire.

Other essential skills include:

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, as well as general IT skills

· Exceptional organisational and time management skills

· The ability to work effectively as part of a broader team.

· A flexible approach to work

About the BSAVA:

The BSAVA is a professional membership association which exists to advance care for companion animals. With a membership of more than 11,000 veterinary surgeons, vet nurses and students, we work in the UK and internationally to promote excellence in small animal practice through education and science, by facilitating training, conducting research, and developing policy. Each year we deliver numerous education courses, host a large small-animal Congress, and publish books, manuals, apps, and magazines. 

This post sits within the Policy and (Corporate) Communications Department and reports to the Head of Department.

Our reward package for this role includes a basic salary of between £43,000 - £48,000 per annum (depending on experience). In addition, we offer employer pension contributions starting at 7% and increasing up to 10% with length of service.

We also offer:

· Holiday starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 28 days, plus a further entitlement of an additional one day every 5 years of service.

· Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and other family-related leave.

· Life assurance of 3 x annual salary.

· Support for hybrid working for our employees, meaning you can work at home subject to agreement and we also have a comprehensive Flexible Working Policy.

· Access to a free legal helpline where you can ask our specialist lawyers for legal advice on an array of topics.

· Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and a network of mental health first aiders. Plus, enhanced Company sick pay, access to private medical insurance upon completion of 12 months’ service, occupational health service and annual flu vaccinations.

· Optional Bupa dental plan.

· Training and development.

· Free onsite parking, and for those who wish to cycle, we offer a cycle to work scheme which provides a discounted purchase of a bicycle and accessories for healthy, low carbon travel.

· Last but by no means least, we have regular social activities and events for those who wish to participate!

And we are:

Community friendly – offering a day’s paid leave to volunteer for a charity or not for profit organisation.

 Committed to supporting sustainability in our work and in the veterinary profession.  The Association has completed a certified carbon audit and has been awarded silver accreditation with Investors in the Environment.

So, if you are bold and innovative, strive for excellence whilst taking ownership and accountability of your work, show passion for what you do and work effectively in a team – then you’ll be a great fit for the Association, and we would love to hear from you.

This role will see the successful candidate manage and develop a portfolio of successful national events. You will be involved in all aspects of the project management cycle from marketing and participant recruitment to supporter stewardship and race day logistics. With support of the Senior Fundraising Manager (Events & Community) you will prepare and track budgets for your assigned events and continuously look for opportunities to improve income and participant retention.

The role requires a good attention to detail, strong prioritization skills, sensitivity and flexibility. Whether you come with direct events fundraising experience or have transferable skills that the role requires, we will support and develop you to excel in your role.

Meningitis Research Foundation is based in Bristol, but the role is flexible and is open to remote working with monthly visits to the office (this will need to be more regular during events season). We offer an annual salary of £23,000-£28,000 (job titles and salary banding currently under review), 6% employer pension contribution and employee assistance program alongside annual leave of 25 days per year. You will report directly to the Senior Fundraising Manager (Events and Community) within the Fundraising Team. This is a really exciting opportunity to join Meningitis Research Foundation and build a career with a world-leading charity working to defeat meningitis.

Key Responsibilities

· Manage a portfolio of national events including TCS London Marathon and Great North Run executing the planning, delivery and evaluation of these events

· Inspire individuals with a connection to the cause to take on events for Meningitis Research Foundation to support our vision of a world free from meningitis

· Deliver marketing and recruitment strategies to ensure we reach our targeted number of participants for each event

· Deliver best in class stewardship (across phone, email, SMS and post) to all supporters ensuring they have the best experience with Meningitis Research Foundation

· Work with the Senior Fundraising Manager (Events & Community) to ensure we maximize income potential from each event through improving key performance indicators i.e. average value

· Develop the events portfolio by evaluating and monitoring current products and seeking out new events when appropriate

· Manage relationships with external partners including event companies, logistical suppliers and fundraising platforms

· Work with the Communications Team and Senior Fundraising Manager (Events & Community) to identify strong supporter stories and PR opportunities

· Seek opportunities to share knowledge and learning with other members of the Events & Community Team

· Identify supporters with high value potential (i.e. corporate or major donor) and ensure they are shared with the Head of Fundraising

· With the support of the Senior Fundraising Manager (Events & Community)  create and deliver budgets and KPIs targets for your area ensuring you monitor and report on progress against these budgets and KPIs

· Other duties as reasonable requested by the Senior Fundraising Manager (Events & Community) or Head of Fundraising

Skills and experience required

· Strong project management skills and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

· Good organisational and administrative skills, able to prioritise, juggle multiple tasks and work to deadlines

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Excellent attention to detail

· IT competent including Microsoft office package, Teams and Outlook

· Numerate, able to understand and manage financial information

· Experience managing external partner relationships

· Proven experience and current understanding of the events fundraising market

· Working knowledge of social media

· Experience using a CRM or database

· Effective team player with an ability to build effective working relationships

· Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative

· Ability to demonstrate our organisational values in all areas of your work

· Able to work occasional unsocial hours and a willingness to travel, occasionally overnight for events

Benefits:

• Semi-flexible hours
• Career progression
• Wellness allocation (for gym, spa, massage or private healthcare)
• Enhanced pension
• Mental health support
• Birthday off

Overview of FSUK

‘To put everything into one sentence. FSUK has positively changed my life in a time of darkness and I will forever be indebted to the charity for this. Thank you.’

Sam, Fowler’s Fox, 2022

Fowler’s Syndrome UK (Registered Charity number 1196903) is a unique patient and clinician led charity that works to raise awareness, promote education and encourage research into the debilitating bladder condition Fowler’s Syndrome. The condition solely affects women and Fowler’s Syndrome UK (FSUK) is the only charity in the world to directly support women with this condition.

Fowler’s syndrome is a life changing and currently almost untreatable condition, affecting up to 20,000 women in the UK. It  causes full or partial urinary retention and solely affects women*, meaning they have problems passing urine due to a difficulty in relaxing the urinary sphincter. The peak age of onset is 26. It was first described by Professor Clare Fowler, Emeritus professor of Uro-Neurology at UCLh, and FSUK’s patron, in 1985.

We estimate that there are in excess of 20,000 women in the UK suffering from, but not necessarily diagnosed with, the condition, because of the lack of knowledge about Fowler’s Syndrome both from a patient and clinician perspective.

85% of women with Fowler’s Syndrome say the condition has had a severe or devastating impact on their life.

75% of those with FS have been told their urinary symptoms are due to anxiety or ‘all in their head’

There is low awareness of the condition among the medical community outside of specialist hospitals. Only an estimated 30% of GPs are aware of Fowler’s Syndrome. Once diagnosed, there are few resources available for patients and limited treatment options. Many women feel alone and unsupported.

Our mission is to provide resources, promote education and facilitate research into Fowler’s syndrome; so women with the condition have stigma free access to a timely diagnosis, suitable and effective treatment options, care and psychological support.

* Women and AFAB

The Role: Administrator

The administrator’s role is to support the CEO in the daily management of the charity. This will include administration, delivering resources, comms including social media and website, outreach and events, fundraising and research. It will also include supporting the CEO and Patient Liaison with seminars and conferences, and support groups.

Administration: Support the CEO and the Finance and Governance lead with daily activities, including but not limited to grant applications, basic finance administration, project management, project delivery, database management, office management. Objective: Improve efficiency and quality of the charity’s management

Resources: Supporting the CEO and working to deliver first class resources.  Working with the CEO and Patient Liaison to efficiently and effectively run the roll out of our resources, following the CEO’s guidelines and the charity’s mission and vision. This will include Healthcare professional (HCP) leaflets, Patient leaflets, a catheter support series, mental health support series, Pain management support from pharmacists and Physiotherapist led sessions. This will also include management of zoom and in person groups,  dissemination of information on studies and surveys.

Comms:  Manage the patient database including GDPR, manage newsletters, PR, website. Manage FSUK’s social media, with direction from the CEO. Daily posts plus responding to queries and signposting. Social media partnerships. Monthly email to database. Basic updates to website

Outreach and events: Drive awareness of FSUK in the local community and beyond Work with CEO to manage merchandising, registration, setup, logistics of events. Find, plan and represent FSUK at events. Manage yearly even calendar. Working with the CEO and administrator to plan, organise and run events, including transformative one-day seminar for healthcare professionals and a two-day seminar for FSUK users and clinicians.

Fundraising: Help the CEO and Patient liaison with fundraising, both on an individual and trust basis.

Community led research: Assist the CEO in creating patient led community research.

Research: Assist the CEO and work with the Patient Liaison in creating and conducting research. Including Patient perspectives input into consensus guidelines for non-surgical management, Dr. Ingrid Hoeritzauer, Patient experiences with sacral neuromodulation, Dr. Caroline Selai, Awareness of FS among UK urology community, Prof Jalesh Panicker via University Cambridge, Physiotherapy treatment experiences with FS and CIUR, Dr. Ingrid Hoeritzauer. Our research will help enable women to receive the support they need and fulfil their potential, offering quicker diagnosis and better treatments and enabling our community to thrive.

There may be occasions where staff are required to work out of hours or support at events, including wish related activities such as our annual wish family Christmas party or wish community events, cheering runners at the London marathon or working at our annual fundraising gala. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Personal Qualities for the role:

- Preferred: Lived experience of bladder conditions

- Demonstrate commitment to the charity, its strategic objectives and cause

- Exhibit strong relationship building abilities

- Strong networking capabilities

- Good team player

- MS Office, Zoom, social media, Wordpress, Mailerlite proficient

- Good written and communication skills

- Enhanced DBS check

 To apply:

Via Quick Apply, or send your CV plus a cover letter by 14th July 2024 (email address in job description and candidate information pack) 

Brain Tumour Research is offering a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking to further their career in fundraising, whilst making a difference at one of the most innovative and ambitious medical research fundraising charities in the UK as Community Fundraiser.

Position: Community Fundraiser – East Midlands
Location: Home based within Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire or Rutland
Salary: Circa £28,500 pa
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Benefits: Holiday entitlement, 25 days per annum, excluding UK Public Holidays, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and option to join our healthcare scheme.

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who wants to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK.

As Community Fundraiser for East Midlands, you will help deliver our strategic plans and objectives, by generating and growing income through community fundraising activities. Our community fundraisers also help raise awareness by engaging people with our work, and recruiting and supporting the fundraising of individuals, challenge event participants, our Fundraising Groups and Charity of the Year partnerships.

About You

If you would like to join an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity, with a passion for finding a cure for brain tumours, then we would love to hear from you.

Do you have:

• Experience in community fundraising, donor management and stewardship
• Good communication skills, with the ability to converse sensitively and empathetically
• Experience working to and meeting targets
• A high level of empathy for our cause

About Brain Tumour Research

Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.

We are invested in our employees and are proud to be accredited by Investors in People.

Closing Date: 17th June 2024

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Candidates may also have in experience in, or looking for a career in: Fundraising, Donor Engagement, Community Events Coordinator, Public Relations, Trusts and Foundations, Fundraising Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Executive

No agencies please.

Policy Officer 
Harrogate, North Yorkshire 

We offer hybrid working and we are committed to paying the Real Living Wage. 

 
About Us 

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

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

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

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

 
The Benefits 

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

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

 
The Role 
 
As our Policy Officer you will use the latest evidence and insight to drive the creation of policies and position statements and related key messages. The subject of these will be informed by the charity’s strategy as well as our priority setting processes but will largely be focused around: 

• Prevention - Reducing smoking rates particularly focusing on people who are already interacting with the health system, as well as other messaging around reducing risk of cancer. 

• Diagnosis - Improving the early diagnosis of cancer through promoting existing and new pathways for cancer diagnosis.

• Treatment - Improving treatments available to patients across Yorkshire and improving access to clinical trials. 

Specifically, you will: 

Policy development 

• Work with the Policy and Public Affairs Manager to research and produce high quality, evidence-based cancer-related policies and position statements.

• Work with relevant internal teams to create key messages for a range of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring these are in line with the latest evidence. 

• Ensure existing policies and position statements are kept up to date, taking ownership for these updates when new evidence is published. 

Influencing 

• Develop written policy materials and reports to aid influencing, considering priorities identified by PPI groups, the NHS, and coupled with insights from the latest data. 

• Support the charity’s response to regional and national consultations relevant to cancer in Yorkshire, ensuring responses are clear, succinct and evidence-based.

• Represent the charity at external events and meetings, developing contacts, building relationships and increasing the charity’s profile. 

External communications 

• Work in collaboration with the Brand and Relationships team to support the delivery of public-facing brand and PR campaigns and messaging to ensure key policy messages are accurate and well-integrated.

• Support idea generation, development and delivery of future public health campaigns where the focus could be on topics like screening, stopping smoking or cancer symptom awareness. 

 
About You 

To be considered for this role, you will need: 

• To have a degree in a relevant subject area, for example politics and government affairs, public policy etc.  

• To have experience of researching and writing evidence-based policies, including by conducting literature reviews.

• To have experience of writing associated policy documentation such as briefings, letters, blogs and campaign materials.

• To have experience of working with others to integrate key messages into external communications, such as blogs, press releases or campaigns. 

• To have a good understanding of a good understanding of local, regional, and national government, the current health policy landscape as well as knowledge of UK parliamentary processes.   

• To have excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills. 

• To be a strategic thinker with strong analytical, judgement and decision-making skills. 

• To be able to sift out the essential elements from a mass of complex information, integrate and synthesise ideas, and present information to others in an accessible way.  

• To have excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise work, handle conflicting demands and meet tight deadlines.   

Application 

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

To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People before 14 July 2024. Please read our privacy notice before applying. 

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

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