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River Church Ipswich is an HTB Network church plant in the town centre of Ipswich, which launched in September 2021 and has already grown quickly into a thriving resource church, with a congregation of more than 200, and three Sunday services.
The Spear Centre Manager will work as part of the River Church staff team to oversee the delivery of Spear—an employability programme equipping and empowering unemployed 16-24 year-olds to overcome barriers to employment and their lives around by moving into sustainable work or further education.
The important stuff
Salary: £25,213
Hours: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 9.30am-5.30pm with some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations
Location: River Church Ipswich – we are an office-based organisation
Closing date: We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate.
Application pack: Download our application pack for more information. Have a look at the Ipswich website to apply as we will not process applications through this page.
Key Responsibilities
Website
- Responsibility for maintenance and development of Resurgo’s website, delivering engaging content with a focus on dynamic visuals and videos, tailored to our different website audiences.
- Optimise user journeys across all Resurgo’s digital channels.
Partnership liaison and relationship management
- Establish the primary local referral agencies and build and implement a strategy for developing relationships with them to ensure recruitment of young people onto the Spear programme is effective.
- Maintain and develop relationships with local partners to form a strong referral network.
Oversight of Spear Programme Spear
Foundation is a 4-week initial phase, consisting of 2 group sessions and a 1:1 with each trainee per week, in which we coach young people around skills and mindsets to support them in returning to work or education, and equip them with the skills to stay there.
- As a confident communicator, you will lead group sessions of around 10 young people each, using coaching skills to transform attitudes to their own ability and the workplace, and to raise their awareness and maximise potential in stepping into the world of work.
- Prepare and coach group and 1-1 sessions with the Spear Assistant Coach.
- Ensure the programme is delivered in line with agreed targets, and report KPIs on recruitment, retention and completion of Spear Trainees to Resurgo and the Spear Trust, as well as their ongoing progress and sustainment of work or education
Line management and training
- Manage the Assistant Coach, using a coaching approach to invest in their growth and development.
- Be line managed by River Church staff, locally, and by Resurgo, nationally, to support with the set-up and ongoing operations of the centre and report back on KPI.
Supporting River Church’s mission and ministry
- You will be required to establish strong relationships with key people at the church to ensure the engagement and backing of church members, and help the Assistant coaches to establish a strong presence at the church to build a network of supporters for the Spear programme.
- Ensuring the Spear programme is a key missional feature of the work of the church
- Work with the Head of Operations and Fundraising Assistant to prepare successful grant funding applications for Spear Ipswich, and provide timely grant reporting.
- Attend and participate in Staff Meeting, Tuesday morning Prayer Meeting, and Sunday Services (serving on a team at one or more Sunday service) • Regularly pray for Spear, River Church, and in particular our Social Transformation work.
- Attending other River Church events and services, occasionally speaking and/or contributing as required • Ad hoc tasks and other project work.
Site management
- Liaise with relevant staff locally on site issues and work to resolve them as soon as possible, ensuring the office and training room are safe and tidy working spaces in line with health and safety policies.
Please apply on the website of River Church Ipswich. We will not process application through this page.
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You will play a key role in supporting our objectives by ensuring we are a financially sustainable and efficiently run organisation.
You will be an experienced senior leader, with proven success of working in partnership with Senior Leadership Team colleagues and lay Boards. Your excellent interpersonal skills, team leadership experience, problem-solving acumen, and superb financial analysis and management expertise will be key to your success at JW3. You will use all of these in order to drive our success by enhancing our financial resilience and strengthening our operational capabilities.
You will work especially closely with the Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team, JW3 Trading Board and the Board of Trustees to develop and implement the charity’s strategy. And you will support and lead the Finance Team and the Head of Building & Facilities to ensure the smooth and effective management of JW3’s financial and physical resources.
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We are seeking an enthusiastic and efficient administrative assistant for our Programmes team.
Programmes Assistant
Contract: Permanent.
Hours: full-time post subject to successful completion of a probationary period of three months.
Salary range: £25,650 - £26,463 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.
Location: The post is based in Kensington, London.
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to start a career in events, and would suit someone who has an interest in contemporary geography and is well organised, with excellent attention to detail.
The post holder will work closely with other members of the Programmes team to ensure the smooth running and successful delivery of events. You will also work with members of the Communications team to ensure digital content is accurate and up to date.
About us
The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) is the UK's learned society and professional body for geography. We advance geography and support geographers in the UK and across the world.
As a charity, learned society and professional body we serve an exceptionally wide range of public and professional audiences, including our 16,000 members. We reach millions of people each year through our work to advance geography and support geographers.
Benefits
There are a range of benefits at the Society which include the following:
- 35-hour working week with core working hours between 10.00am and 4.00pm.
- Flexible working arrangements are available with a mix of office based and home working.
- 25 days annual leave per annum plus public bank holidays.
- Society closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to the basic annual leave allowance.
- Generous pension scheme – 3% employee, 7.5% employer.
- Group Life Assurance at four-times basic annual salary.
- Corporate eye care vouchers.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free 24-hour Employee Assistance helpline with available counselling support.
Applications must be received by 9.00am on Wednesday 7 August 2024.
Interviews are planned to take place on Tuesday 13 August 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.
The Society is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce.
No agencies please.
About the role
The Development Manager is a new and important role at The NewBridge Project, which will support the effective management of fundraising and reporting across our work.
You will support the development and implementation of a fundraising strategy and evaluation framework, and work alongside a small and committed staff team to understand, evaluate and champion our work through compelling written reports and applications to new funders.
We are keen to meet candidates who share NewBridge’s values and commitments to working in solidarity with and supporting the artists and communities around us, who understand the importance of evaluation in meeting requirements of funders/partners, and as a way to learn, build on our work to date, and tell the story of what we do.
We are looking for a highly organised, proactive, and dedicated individual, who can work with us to nurture and develop relationships with funders and partners. You’ll have direct or transferable experience across fundraising, reporting, evaluation and budget management, and be excited about working in an artist and community-led space/environment.
We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply who have experience and skills that would support you to do this role.
About The NewBridge Project
The NewBridge Project is an active artist-led community that supports artists, curators and communities through the provision of space for creative practice and an ambitious artist-led programme of exhibitions, commissions, artist development and events.
Our programme builds solidarity with the people around us, and is community-centred, experimental, collaborative and socially conscious at its heart. We work with our studio members, the wider artistic community and our neighbours to create a programme that responds to their needs and those of the local environment.
Main tasks and responsibilities
Fundraising
- Work closely with the Director and Programme Director to oversee the review, development and delivery of our fundraising strategy.
- Undertake research to identify potential new sources of funding from a variety of sources.
- Support and where appropriate lead on the writing of funding applications for core and project funding.
- Develop written case for support documents (such as case studies, needs-based analysis) that can be used for a variety funding applications.
- Input into the development and ongoing review of an ethical fundraising policy, in line with NewBridge’s values and ethos
- Work closely with the Director, Programme Director, and external evaluators, to embed and implement an evaluation framework into all strands of NewBridge’s work.
Funding Management & Reporting
- Oversee NewBridge’s obligations to funders and partners, through the production and submission of reports across multiple grant/reporting platforms. At present this includes:
- Arts Council England
- Newcastle University
- Newcastle Culture Investment Fund
- North East Combined Authority - Skills for Growth Project (see more detail below).
- Manage and update reporting and evaluation timelines, working with staff to ensure we meet external deadlines.
- Manage, update and prepare up to date budgets for funders and partners when necessary.
- Write reports on progress/delivery for funders and partners, that demonstrate impact and progress against outlined objectives
- Work with Communications Producer and relevant staff to ensure funders and partners are correctly credited across communication platforms and public spaces where appropriate.
Management of North East Combined Authority Reporting & Operations.
- Lead on quarterly and annual reporting for North East Combined Authority, this will include:
- Processing quarterly financial claims
- Revising budget/cashflow on quarterly basis
- Submitting written progress report, and updates on key performance indicators and milestones
- Work with project partners Newcastle University, including;
- Preparation for bi-monthly steering group meetings and monthly operations group meetings, including:
- Scheduling and set up for in-person, hybrid and online meetings
- Taking and sharing meeting minutes and follow-up actions from above meetings
- Leading on the assembly and dissemination of papers for meetings.
- Gather necessary information from university to be inputted into reports/evaluation.
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Work in collaboration with team at NewBridge to capture qualitative and quantitative data on audiences, participants and collaborators (including social impact reporting, equalities and diversity monitoring, environmental impact, and audience data).
- Lead on evaluation administration, including review and implementation of systems for recording data/feedback and completing data entry.
- Attend events and activity at NewBridge in order to support with monitoring and evaluation.
- Work with external evaluators where applicable – at present this includes working with Ortus Economic Research to evaluate our North East Combined Authority Skills for Growth project.
Skills and experience we are looking for
We don’t expect people to have direct experience of everything on the job overview – we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply who have direct and transferrable skills and experience that would support you to do this role. If you have other skills, passions or strengths that would make you well suited to the role, but which aren’t included in the list below, please tell us about them in your application.
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Experience in developing and writing successful fundraising applications in art, culture and/or community settings
- Experience of collating information and writing reports for funders, partners, team members and/or stakeholders
- Experience or understanding of managing relationships with funders.
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation, and using this information to communicate outputs, impact and value to varied audiences and stakeholders.
- Experience of managing extensive or high-level budgets and monitoring progress
- Experience in role/s with similar or transferrable areas of responsibility.
Desirable
- Experience in devising evaluation frameworks and reporting systems.
- Experience in writing and implementing fundraising strategies.
SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to show initiative, work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Good level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel and able to learn quickly when using online platforms and systems.
- Ability to work as part of a small, committed and mutually supportive team – working collectively toward shared aims, objectives and values.
- Ability to build and nurture strong relationships with individuals.
- Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to adapt style and writing to different audiences, funders, partners etc.
- Ability to use data and evaluation information to tell a compelling story to evidence impact and a case for support.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- A good listener, who can communicate with a range of people
- Friendly and welcoming manner
- Organised and methodical in your approach to work
- Motivated and enthused by NewBridge’s work, values and aims
- Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, environmental sustainability and social justice.
A space for production & presentation of art, that contributes to a vibrant, inclusive region where artists & communities can live, work & learn.
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At The Lullaby Trust our vision is clear: a world where no baby dies suddenly or unexpectedly, and every grieving family gets the support they need. We exist to keep babies safe and support bereaved families.
We give families a safer start to life and create a supportive space for anyone whose baby or infant has died suddenly or unexpectedly. We empower families and health professionals with trusted advice on keeping babies safe, backed by research, and provide grieving families with bereavement support, side-by-side.
Since 1991 we have reduced the rate of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome by 82% and saved the lives of over 32,000 babies. But our work is not over, as three babies still die suddenly and unexpectedly a week.
As the Corporate Partnerships Manager, you’ll play a vital role in securing funding from companies and businesses to help drive forward our work. We rely completely on voluntary funding to fund our work, and our corporate partnerships play a huge role in enabling us to do this, year after year. The successful candidate will be starting with an excellent baseline and portfolio but will really be able to build the pipeline, taking our partnerships to the next strategic level.
The Corporate Partnerships Manager will:
- Account manage a range of corporate partnerships from cause related marketing, to charity of the year and staff fundraising
- Build a new business pipeline and secure new partners
- Line manage the Senior Trusts and Foundations Officer within the high-value team
- Work with the wider Income and Engagement team to deliver to income targets
It is a key time to be joining The Lullaby Trust as we develop our new brand positioning, new website and creative direction, to help us reach more families and supporters than ever. We are a friendly, flexible employer and want to create a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.
If this excites you, we would love to hear from you. For more information on the role and how to apply, please download our job pack
For every baby. For every family. Forever. Together, we can keep babies safe.
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COMMUNITY FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
OASIS HUB SHEFFIELD
PART-TIME, 12 HOURS PER WEEK (0.3 FTE)
12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT
SALARY: £7,594 p.a. (£25,312 for 1FTE)
Oasis Charitable Trust is a multi-national charity supporting young people and their families in 10 countries worldwide. Our vision is for building healthy communities: places where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their full potential.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Community Family Support Worker to work as part of our Oasis Hubs in Sheffield, to engage and work with parents/carers, supporting them to access Hub activities, develop their personal and parenting skills, knowledge and aspirations.
Key responsibilities will be:
· Work with Parents/Carers and hard to reach families, supporting them to build their own health/wellbeing and to meet the health, wellbeing and safety of their children.
· Develop relationship and support the community as they access for emergency hardship. Ensure families have the skill and knowledge to not have to be reliant on emergency support.
· Develop a volunteer–led peer support service and drop in sessions.
· Support families in developing partnerships with local professionals.
The successful post holder must have:
· A relevant professional qualification in Family Support & Community Work (Level 3 or above) or able to demonstrate qualification by experience.
- Successful experience of working with parents / carers and complex families.
· The ability to deal with private information and sensitive issues with a calm and confident approach in difficult situations.
· Ability to function in diverse settings and with a wide range of professional agencies.
- Be self-motivated, resilient, with excellent organisational/administrative and inter-personal skills.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing national organisation, making a difference to communities on a local level, while individually improving the life chances of young people. As part of the package, Oasis offers:
- A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution.
- A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays).
If you are interested in this position, please email your most recent CV and covering letter. For further details please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs Website. In your covering letter, please answer the following questions:
1. Expand on your CV to explain how your skills and experience meets the Job Description. Give specific examples.
2. What personal attributes does a person need to do well as a Community Family Support Worker?
3. How do you see the Oasis ethos and 9 Habits being displayed in this role?
Completed applications should be returned by 9am on Friday 30th August 2024.
Interviews will take place in Sheffield on Monday 9th or Wednesday 11th September.
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know.
Applicants must be able to prove their right to work in the UK. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889
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Role: Casework Assistant
Duration: 6 months fixed term contract
Salary: £25,000
Hours: 35 per week, 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday
Location: London (Hybrid)
We are delighted to be working with a debt advice and education charity to recruit an experienced Casework Assistant.
About the role:
As the cost-of-living crisis continues to impact millions of people across the UK, we are recruiting new team members to help meet the growing demand for debt advice and support. You will help prevent homelessness, reduce food and fuel poverty and ensure clients are supported through vulnerable circumstances with empathy and dignity.
The Casework Assistant is an instrumental role in the delivery of a quality money advice service. You will engage directly with service users and provide essential and vital support to the team of money advisors to progress client casework.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform casework administrative and clerical duties.
• Manage day-to-day client interactions, such as incoming enquiries and referrals, respond to client calls/emails
• Undertake all client assessments and maintain advisers’ diaries and outreach bookings.
• Maintain punctual, accurate and compliant records on our case management system
• Provide support to advisers on a regular basis with administrative and casework support.
• Support projects with events/external activities.
• Work closely with supervisors and advisers to ensure smooth and professional service delivery
• Ensure your work meets all regulatory and compliance procedures
About you:
You will need strong administrative, research and data skills, excellent communication and critical-thinking skills, and should be flexible and capable of working independently and as part of a team.
You will have:
• Proven experience working in a role supporting a busy team in an administrative or triage capacity
• Proven attention to detail and proficiency in first-time accuracy
• A demonstrable proactive approach and unprompted problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and the ability to manage various stakeholders
• A confident and assertive personality, combined with the ability to carry out duties calmly and professionally
• Understanding of the reasons and need to maintain confidentiality at all time
• Excellent IT skills, including experience of using Microsoft Office; in particular Outlook, Word, Excel and of using systems to monitor and maintain records
• A commitment to the Charity’s work and its values
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
I am delighted to be working with this wonderful Inspiring and forward-thinking healthcare charity with a mission to improve the bone health of the nation and prevent osteoporosis by influencing healthcare providers and professionals; supporting services to help our beneficiaries; and drive research. Proud to have a committed, highly engaged workforce, as shown by their employee engagement rating, which puts them in the top 20% of charities and they want to attract the brightest and the best to help us beat this condition and change society for the better.
Reporting to the Governance, People and Culture Advisor, this role is responsible for providing high quality administrative support to the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) whilst ensuring the day-to-day office operations run smoothly. You will be involved with a variery of daily tasks including, but not limited to:
Cyclical meeting planning (annual)
Minute taking
Report formatting, collation and circulation
Administration of all relevant paperwork, filing/e-filing etc.
Processing and ensuring final committee minutes are signed by the relevant Chair
Booking travel and accommodation where appropriate
Ensure trustee contact details up to date on the CRM and email distribution list
Support with event planning – for example Board Strategy Away Days and Staff Conferences
Office Management
Liaising with external stakeholders as appropriate
Maintain a clean and tidy reception area and office suite
Operate and maintain the meeting rooms and car parking booking system
Ensure all meetings rooms are set up and fit for purpose on daily basis including IT
Support with incoming and outgoing mail, phone calls and
emails
Maintaining and ordering of all office stationery, refreshments etc
Act as a point of contact for the Chief Executive
Planning and organising meetings and events, and ensuring the Chief Executive is well-prepared for meetings
Drafting letters on behalf of the Chief Executive
Essential Experience
Excellent administration experience including delivering support at Director/CEO and Board level
Professional demeanour
Able to demonstrate high standards of integrity, confidentiality, and reliability
Use of initiative and ability to make decisions, as well as to develop new and effective administration processes and procedures
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Impeccable communication skills and interpersonal skills with ability to build and maintain constructive relationships, both internally and externally
Motivated self-starter with initiative and enthusiasm who positively embraces change and drives continuous improvement
Flexible and willing team-worker and a “can do” approach
Experience of making travel arrangements and diary management
Knowledge of financial administration (processing invoices, PO’s etc.)
An understanding of confidentiality issues and the use of discretion
Excellent attention to accuracy and detail
Ability to prioritise, work to deadlines and remain calm under pressure
Sound working knowledge of relevant legislation - Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection including GDPR
Skills
Excellent minute taking skills
Customer service focused with drive and enthusiasm to always strive to exceed service delivery standards and levels
Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organisational skills – ability to organise formal meetings (internal & external)
Proficient in the use of IT across all core MS products
The role is office based 5 days a week in beautiful offices in central Bath.
Engaging, warm and friendly team, where everyone helps one another.
If you are interested in finding out more please email me before the closing date 31st July
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Battersea’s Income Generation department plays a pivotal role in making sure we can be here for every cat and dog now and in the future. Working with colleagues across the organisation, we provide members of the public and organisations with opportunities to engage with Battersea and to support our work.
We are looking for someone to join our team as a Supporter Experience Officer, to deliver supporter communication journeys across a range of channels and audiences to retain support, and increase engagement with Battersea and inspire them to continue, increase or diversify their support.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience of planning, implementing and evaluating direct marketing campaigns, with demonstrable knowledge of direct marketing across a range of media channels. They should also have experience of accountability and reporting for results, income and expenditure.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.
By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 11th August 2024
Interview date(s): w/c 19th August 2024 (1st round); w/c 26th August 2024 (2nd round if applicable)
For full details, please download our recruitment pack.
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.
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Job Title: Shop Manager, Knaphill
Salary: £25,650 per annum (pro rata)
Team: Retail
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Knaphill, Surrey GU21 2PP
About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices
We have an exciting opportunity for a Shop Manager to join our team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.
At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count.
It’s a great time to join Shooting Star Children’s Hospices as we have exciting plans to expand our retail team.
About the role
Your key purpose will be to lead the Assistant Shop Manager and a team of volunteers to maximise sales, deliver excellent customer service and ensure that the shop premises and assets are maintained to a high standard, according to legal requirements and Shooting Star Children’s Hospices (SSCH) policies and procedures.
About you
This role requires experience of line managing employees, experience in managing a shop including knowledge of retail and health and safety legislation and administrative/cash handling experience.
You will also have an ability to deal with customers and maintaining a high level of customer service, have good verbal, written communication skills, as well as being comfortable using IT and EPOS reporting. You will have an ability to motivate yourself and others, have excellent organisational skills and be comfortable working under pressure and dealing with changing priorities.
Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
What we offer
In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:
Pension scheme
- NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions
Annual leave
- 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service
- 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service
Contractual benefits
- Generous sick pay scheme
- Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
- Flexible working arrangements
- Death in service benefits
- Reimbursed professional membership fees
- Eye care
- Employee referral scheme
- Blue Light discount card
Health and wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Occupational Health
- Mindfulness sessions
- Cycle to work scheme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Nutritionally balanced meals at Christopher’s (free for employees) and free fruit at our Hampton site
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.
We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.
To apply please send a CV and covering letter outlining how your experience meets the criteria set out in the person specification.
Closing Date: Wednesday, 31 July
Interview Date: 14, 15 August.
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Job Summary
We are looking for an Arts Sector Employment Coach will support young adults (18-30) with additional needs to apply for jobs within the Arts sector and coach them through the recruitment and induction process.
The role incorporates:
· Working with Arts organisations in making their hiring and process more inclusive
· Providing job coaching and induction support for 6 young people p.a. in arts sector internships
· Spreading awareness of the scheme and its impact within the wider arts and charity sector
Who We Are
PIP is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities or autism to achieve their potential and lead independent lives.
Our mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London and run several key services to promote independence and choice for our students.
What You’ll Need:
· Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, or a similar client group
· Experience of employment support delivery
· Experience of job coaching or supporting work placements
· Understanding of the needs of employers and ability to articulate the benefits of having a diverse workforce to businesses.
· An understanding of and commitment to a person-centred approach
· Energy, initiative and a proactive attitude
· A calm and creative approach to challenges and problem solving.
What We Offer:·
· You'll get 25 days holiday + bank holidays every year.
· An extra day of annual leave for each year you've worked with us up to 30 in total
· We offer a travel allowance to help with the cost of commuting.
· We provide a 4% pension contribution
· Incremental pay progression
· Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling
· We offer regular team meals and socials
· We offer a cycle-to-work scheme and other staff discounts.
Our Mission
PiP's mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London and run several key services to promote independence and choice for our service users.
Our commitments
PiP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant must undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly applicants who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, such as people with lived experience of disabilities and individuals from Black and Minority ethnic communities.
PiP keeps all personal information confidential and in line with current data protection legislation and GDPR.
Closing Date: Friday 9th August 2024.
We encourage you to apply early, as applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we reserve the right to close the advert sooner subject to finding suitable candidates.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Do you have a genuine interest and passion to make a difference to women and their children?
We are currently recruiting for the role of a Donation Centre & Shop Manager to join us in Breaston.
If you are ready for a new challenge and relish the chance to become part of a successful, forward-thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you.
About Life:
Life is a national pregnancy support charity that helps over 60,000 people a year. Through our services, we help people – whoever they are – to meet pregnancy or pregnancy loss with courage and dignity so they can flourish.
Our services include
- Supported housing and community support
- Counselling and skilled listening
- Free pregnancy tests and baby supplies
Our values
All our work is underpinned by the following universal human values:
- Humanity – All people are special and equal
- Solidarity – We’re with you and for you
- Community – We’re better together
- Charity – Doing good for one another
- Common good – Building a better world
Information about the role:
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week (5 days to be worked out of 7)
Location: Breaston
Benefits
At Life we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our:
- Generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time hours)
- Birthday Leave (applicable after 1 years service)
- Extra annual leave for long term service
- Company Pension Scheme
- Signed member of the Menopause Workplace Pledge
Safeguarding and Equality
Life is committed to protecting all staff, volunteers and service users from harm of any kind. Life expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality within our organisation by encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. Life takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) which is paid for by the Charity.
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5hrs per week
Salary: £32,074 - £34,240 per annum
Are you an experienced legacy case officer, who wants to be part of our lifesaving team?
We’re looking for a Legacy Case Officer to join our Individual Giving team, to ensure that Thames Valley Air Ambulance is processing gifts efficiently, playing a crucial role in the administration of this pivotal income stream.
About us
Thames Valley Air Ambulance is one of the UK’s leading air ambulance charities. We’re here for people in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire when they need us most. Bringing hospital-level care by land and air.
We exist to give everybody in our community the best chance of surviving and recovering from an emergency. Our mission is to do everything in our power to protect, save and revive lives, with the best critical care at the scene and beyond.
We love what we do. Our charity is a place where people care for each other, provide support and encourage everyone to be their best and we pride ourselves on being one of the UK’s leading air ambulance charities. As an innovative charity, we are continually developing our organisation and pushing the boundaries of patient care to deliver a unique emergency service, where and when it is most needed. We are driven to do the right thing for our patients, their families, our supporters and community. All our staff live our values: passion, excellence, respect and care.
The role
As Legacy Case Officer you will:
- Be first point of contact for the Legal team, representing the charity in communications with legal professionals
- Be responsible for the day to day management and coordination of legacy case file administration and stewardship for Thames Valley Air Ambulance to meet the legacy income budget
- In conjunction with the Individual Giving (and legacy?) Development Manager, develop, deliver and evaluate a legacy programme, in line with the Fundraising department strategy and Thames Valley Air Ambulance aims
- Act as a source of expertise in legacy fundraising for the charity
About you
To be successful in this role, you will need strong administration skills, with the ability to manage a varied and busy workload effectively. You will also need excellent communication skills, from drafting written correspondence to interacting with the public on the phone, or face to face at events. Ideally you will have experience of having sensitive conversations as you will be in regular contact with bereaved families. A knowledge of Wills, Probate and Trust law would be desirable.
If this role sounds like it’s for you, we would love you to apply!
We offer a competitive salary and great staff benefits such as:
- 25 Days holiday
- Hybrid Working with the option to work up to 3 days remotely
- Holiday Trading
- A day off for your birthday (pro rata for part time)
- Free Flu Vaccination
- Option to purchase a Blue Light Card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Company Pension Scheme
Closing Date: 1 August 2024
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.
You may have experience in the following roles: Legacy Officer, Legacy Coordinator, Legacy Manager, Fundraising Administrator, Probate Administrator, Trusts and Estates Administrator, Charitable Giving Coordinator, Donations Administrator, Individual Giving Officer, Fundraising Manager, Legal Administrator, Wills and Probate Assistant, Estate Planner, Charity Administrator, Bereavement Support Officer, etc.
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Adult Services Manager (Maternity Cover)
21 hours per week
Teddington
Make your mark as a key leader in this growing charity
This is a key leadership role in this vibrant, user-led charity based in Richmond and Wandsworth. You will be providing leadership and direction to 5 team leads/managers as well as leading and directing development to increase the scope and depth of the services we offer. We are looking for innovation as well as sound leadership skills and professional knowledge of employment law is a given. This role is to cover the Maternity Leave of the current Manager and will be up to 12 months.
Ruils is a charity that supports disabled children and adults, to live independently, be part of their community and to live life to the full. We provide information, advice, practical support, befriending and accessible activities to our clients and families. We enable individuals to have choice and control over the way in which they get their support.
The Adult Services Team Manager is one of 3 team managers reporting to our Chief Executive Officer. The services managed include Direct Payment Support across Richmond and Wandsworth, Befriending and Community Activities, our Benefits and Housing Advice and Information service and our Counselling service.
We constantly research and develop services to meet the identified needs of the community and this role would suit someone who wants a good level of autonomy to develop new ideas.
The Adults Services Manager works alongside our Children’s Team Manager and our Social Prescribing and Community Development Manager, supported by Finance, Fundraising and Campaigns and Communications Managers.
Purpose of Post
- To be responsible for the management of the Support Services to Direct Payment clients in Richmond and Wandsworth.
- To be responsible for the research and development of adult services in Richmond and Wandsworth.
- To oversee promotion, monitoring and delivery of the CILS, Pathways and Counselling services.
- To provide leadership and supervision, performance evaluation and general support for all of the adult services team managers and leads.
- To be responsible for adult safeguarding and health and safety across the organisation.
What you might be doing now:
- You might be working for or volunteering in a similar charity or in a similar role.
- You may be looking to work part-time to fit around your other responsibilities.
- You may be an HR practitioner looking for a new management challenge away from the corporate world.
- You may have worked for a local authority, but are looking for more autonomy and flexibility.
- You may have the skills we need from some other combination of work and volunteering.
Main Duties include:
Management of Direct Payment Support Service
- Lead and manage the Direct Payment Support Service across Richmond and Wandsworth Boroughs through the Direct Payment Leads.
- Provide support to the DP team leads to resolve complex DP HR management issues around the area of employment law.
- Support the team leads in their work with the local authority to set targets for the project, monitor performance against these targets and identify and resolve any issues that arise.
- Provide performance data to finance for invoicing purposes.
- Report quarterly to the commissioners and the Ruils Board of trustees.
- Work with the DP team leads and the CEO on new DP projects and funding applications as required.
CILS, Pathways and Counselling Teams
- Lead and manage the delivery of the Community activity, Befriending, Pathways and Counselling services.
- Work with the CILS partners to ensure that the service is meeting Local Authority targets.
- Report as required to the commissioners and the Ruils Board of trustees.
- Responsible for ensuring active promotion of the services to potential and existing clients and stakeholders and to ensure representation of Ruils at networking events.
- Work with the CEO and Fundraising Manager to ensure projects are fully funded and demand is well managed.
General Responsibilities
- Responsible for ensuring safeguarding policies and principles are upheld across Adult Teams.
- Responsible for Health and Safety across the organisation.
What we can offer you:
- A vibrant and interesting work environment – every day is different
- An experienced and supportive CEO and a great team
- Training and development opportunities
- Flexible working
- Kind and caring colleagues who work as a team
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to an employee assistance programme (EAP)
- 1-2-1 coaching
We welcome applicants from all walks of life; training and mentoring will be provided.
We actively encourage applications from disabled people and people with long term health and mental conditions. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme in that we will guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. Please state in a cover letter if you wish us to consider you for this guaranteed interview scheme.
Please apply in writing with a cover letter and stating your current salary to Viv Sage, our HR Consultant at Better Talent, via the Quick Apply button.
Closing date for applicants: 30th August 2024
Interviews will be held the following week.
Please apply in writing with a cover letter and stating your current salary to Viv Sage our HR Consultant at Better Talent.
Job Profile
CAFOD is the official aid agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, working with people of all faiths and none around the world. We work in more than 40 countries, with more than 500 local partners, standing side by side with them to end poverty and injustice through practical support, emergency relief and advocacy.
Last year this meant 594 grants and programme payments worth £41.8 million across 42 countries.
These funds reached 1 million people directly who are vulnerable and excluded, helping them to survive and thrive now and into the future. Our strategy enables us to take a proactive and energetic response to many of the challenges facing the development sector. Whether it be supporting local leadership with development programmes or addressing the increasing number and complexity of crises around the world that require a humanitarian response, CAFOD supports hundreds of local partners making a difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world.
CAFOD’s Major Donor Executive will play a key role in delivering our fundraising programme. They will help develop and implement operational plans, manage a portfolio of existing donors and work to identify prospective new donors and their networks. They will work alongside a collaborative and talented team of fundraising professionals who support and encourage each other to reach their fundraising and operational goals.
This is a wonderful opportunity to make an impact on CAFOD’s growth through a sound knowledge of high-value major gifts principles, already established warm long-term and prospective donors, experience with peer-to-peer approaches and hands-on experience with this specialist form of philanthropic giving.
Key Responsibilities
Donor relationship management
- Develop lasting relationships with existing donors and new prospects, building and managing a portfolio of donors giving £5,000 upwards
- With the Philanthropy Manager and Major Donor Team, devise and implement online and offline communication plans with a clear focus on securing funds for CAFOD’s core programmes
- Steward donors effectively, to ensure satisfaction and long-term commitment. Communicate, thank and report back on the work of CAFOD using donors preferred channels, ensuring the highest standards of donor care
- Ensure systematic data input and management so that key information, donor interactions and communications are appropriately recorded in line with organisational systems and processes, and in compliance with GDPR and fundraising best practice
- Work with the Philanthropy Manager, the Research and Information Team, Senior Management colleagues and Trustees to carry out donor research, identify new prospects and grow the pipeline of donors.
- As part of the team’s wider work, contribute to (and at times lead on) hosting cultivation and stewardship events – including planning event logistics; sending and tracking invitations; hosting and speaking at events; co-ordinating follow-up and completing evaluations
Contribute to Major Donor strategy, plans and income targets
- Contribute to the development of team annual plans and income forecasts
- Maintain focus on your own and teams’ income and other KPIs
- Monitor your portfolio, prepare required analysis for monthly and quarterly reports and regular income forecasting exercises
- Develop ad hoc reports and data analysis to improve the donor programme and communicate key learnings to internal and external stakeholders
- Participate in regular team reviews of the donor portfolio to discuss moves management and next steps in donor contact plans
- Identify new funding opportunities with stakeholders and develop ways of working with influential supporters
- Attend and contribute to regular section and CAFOD-wide meetings and briefings
- Participate in training and other activities as requested by your line manager
About you
We are in search of a candidate with expert major donor knowledge and a proven track record in donor management and fundraising. You will have experience soliciting five and ideally six-figure donations and have the ability to develop compelling appeals to raise funds for CAFOD’s core programmes. Additionally, you will comprehensively understand the significance of prospect research and portfolio management. You will have excellent communication skills and high emotional intelligence, enabling you to foster strong relationships with donors and work colleagues.
Essential criteria for the role will include:
- Proven experience of managing major gift relationships at five-figure giving level
- Experience of implementing donor cultivation and stewardship plans – including online and offline appeals, tailored approaches and feedback communications; face-to-face meetings; event management
- Achieved successful income growth strategies
- Good written and presentations skills that would enable donors to engage with the work of CAFOD
- Good knowledge of how to input and use databases and how to follow systems and processes
- Prospect research experience
Person Specification
Understanding our context
- CAFOD’s mission; Can explain to others what is distinctive about CAFOD as a Catholic development agency.
- Understanding international development: Can appeal and fundraise for international development. Explain CAFOD’s partnership model, rooted in solidarity and subsidiarity.
To read more and apply, please visit CAFOD's website to for the full Job Description.