Community Fundraising Manager Jobs

We are looking for an Immigration advisor to provide immigration assessments, advice, and casework to homeless people accessing St Mungo’s No Second Night Out St Mungo’s Assessment Hubs.

Praxis is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity supporting migrants in crisis or at- risk, ensuring that their essential human needs are met and that they can overcome the barriers they face. We provide legal advice, housing projects and a range of welfare support including group work. We build community, challenge exclusion and discrimination, influence policy, improve services and inspire solidarity with migrants.

This project is delivered in partnership with St Mungo’s, one of the UKs leading homelessness charities. Supported by a project coordinator, you will be responsible for the provision of high-quality immigration assessments, advice and casework for people accessing St Mungo’s NSNO assessment hubs in London. The service is delivered through various channels, including face-to-face, telephone and digital appointments. There will be an expectation to spend some time in situ at the NSNO hubs and working from Praxis’ office in Bethnal Green.

The ideal candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of the issues faced by refugees, asylum seekers and migrants at risk (including EU migrants). The post holder will have a good understanding of the challenges faced by homeless migrants with NRPF. They will be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a range of stakeholders.

At Praxis, we work to build community, challenge exclusion and discrimination, influence policy and improve services. We played a leading role in exposing the Windrush scandal and advocate and campaign for lasting changes to policy and practice to address the root causes of the issues faced by at-risk migrants.

Praxis is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from those with lived experience of migration and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.

Our Attractive Benefits Package Includes 

· Opportunities for flexible working arrangements

· A hybrid work model 

· 25 days annual leave per year

· You can buy up to 3 days annual leave each year 

· A defined contribution pension scheme 

· Our employee assistance programme offers counselling and support for you 24/7. 

· A season ticket loan to help you spread the cost of your commute 

If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Recruitment team who will contact you to discuss how we can help.

For further details, please contact Maria Iglesias.

Please see our website to find out more about our work.

To apply, send us your CV and cover letter demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the job description marked ‘A’. Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted. Applications will only be accepted with a cover letter.

We are looking for an energetic Immigration Adviser to provide advice to destitute migrants accessing Mental Health services in several East London boroughs.

Praxis Community Projects is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity supporting migrants in crisis or at- risk, ensuring that their essential human needs are met and that they are able to overcome the barriers they face. We provide legal advice, housing projects, and a range of welfare support services, including group work.  We build community, challenge exclusion and discrimination, influence policy, improve services and inspire solidarity with migrants.

This project is delivered in partnership with ELFT – East London NHS Foundation Trust. Supported by a project supervisor, you will be responsible for the overall project and delivery of immigration advice and casework to migrants at risk referred by selected hospitals and other Community Mental Health services provided by ELFT. This service is delivered through a mixture of channels including telephone, digital, face-to-face and hybrid working. This role will likely involve significant amounts of outreach work to provide advice in the community and within health services, and collaboration with those health services will be key. 

The ideal candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of the issues faced by refugees, asylum seekers and migrants at risk (including EU migrants). The post holder will have a good understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable migrants with complex needs and will be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a range of stakeholders.

At Praxis, we work to build community, challenge exclusion and discrimination, influence policy and improve services. We played a leading role in exposing the Windrush scandal and advocate and campaign for lasting changes to policy and practice to address the root causes of the issues faced by at-risk migrants.

Praxis is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from those with lived experience of migration and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.

Please see our website to find out more about our work. For more information on the work of Pathway, go to Pathway website.

Our Attractive Benefits Package Includes 

· A 21-hour working week (for this role), including flexible working hours

· A hybrid work model 

· 25 days annual leave (pro rata), increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays) 

· You can buy up to 3 days of annual leave each year

· A defined contribution pension scheme 

· Our employee assistance programme offers counselling and support for you 24/7. 

· A season ticket loan to help you spread the cost of your commute 

If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Recruitment team who will contact you to discuss how we can help.

For further details, please contact Maria Iglesias Head of Operations and Business Development.

To apply, send us your CV and cover letter demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the job description marked ‘A’. Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted. Applications will only be accepted with a cover letter.

Location: Kenya or UK (Bristol or London)

Closing date for applications: 17th January 2025

Contract status: Global post, Full-time

Start date: As soon as possible

Contract duration: One year, fixed-term (with the possibility of extension)

Remuneration: Kenya: KES 2,871,375 - KES 4,725,174 gross per annum, UK (Bristol): GBP 42,705 - 45,162, UK (London): GBP 46,896 - 50,938 gross per annum. 

We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities

Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organization that puts people first. We support coastal fishers in remote and rural communities to rebuild fisheries, restore ocean life and build lasting pathways to prosperity. Our work began two decades ago in Madagascar’s remote coastal communities and is growing globally. 

Across a dozen countries, we’re partnering with traditional fishers and community organizations to design, scale, strengthen and sustain fisheries management and conservation at the community level. We bring partners together in networks to advocate for reform, and share tools and best practices to support fishing communities across the globe. 

Summary job description

We are seeking a Development and Grants Manager to support our funding applications and reporting for Blue Ventures’ global and cross-cutting programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious and fast-growing team, with opportunities for travel, professional development and learning from across our global programmes.

We are looking for an experienced individual to manage grant applications and produce high-quality financial and narrative reports. The role will work closely with our partners and field-based conservation teams in multiple countries worldwide.

The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven experience of developing and maintaining systems to keep track of funding applications and reports, as well as ensuring accountability to and compliance with donor and audit requirements.

Experience in the environmental conservation and international development sectors would be beneficial. Fluency in English is required.

The successful candidate will be motivated, proactive and highly organised, with the ability to assimilate and interpret large volumes of information into clear and compelling concept notes, applications and reports.

We are looking for an individual who is open to new ideas and embraces innovation, who can demonstrate experience of building effective working partnerships for conservation and/or development. Assessment of applications will include candidates’ alignment with Blue Ventures’ core values and mission to support human rights-based approaches to marine conservation and fisheries management.

You will thrive in environments that are collegiate and ambitious, and be able to demonstrate experience of working independently and solving complex problems in challenging situations.

The Retail Manager with e-commerce will have responsibility for the five Danaher Charity

Shops providing strong leadership for the shop managers to drive and enhance the

profitability and attraction of the shops, ensure standards and administrative procedures

are streamlined and stock levels are properly controlled with supplies also made available

for online sale. Building an online, e-commerce, function is a key priority for this role.

A high level of organisation and communication is required in this role and a hands-on

approach to ensure success at this small charity. Main responsibilities of the e-commerce

manager’s post will include:

• producing income for Danaher through sales via online platforms such as eBay.

• Building good relationships with local business and doners to ensure a continuing

supply of stock for resale.

• Taking part in events to create opportunities for sales and promotion of Danaher

animal home.

• line management of the five charity shop managers and the Danaher drivers to

provide to manage the logistics of stock and supplies

Alongside other senior key staff member, provide Senior leadership out of hours at

weekends on a rota basis as an emergency contact should staff require it.

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with Ellenor to find their Lottery Manager. This role is 0.8 FTE. 

The charity offers a flexible working environment, with hybrid working 1-2 days per week from their office in Gravesend.

The person in this role will strategically lead the Hospice lottery to maximise income through developing new approaches and increasing its profile whilst ensuing full Gambling Commission compliance. The role of the Lottery Manager is twofold – working with agencies and spotting promotional opportunities to acquire and recruit new players, whilst cherishing and valuing those we already have by thanking them and keeping them informed of the difference their support makes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a strategy to ensure long term and sustainable growth of lottery income with support from the Head of Individual Giving.

• Working towards agreed KPIs and income targets for the lottery, by increasing membership and reducing attrition.

• To possess up-to-date and thorough operational familiarity with the Lottery Conditions and Codes of Practice outlined by the Gambling Commission (Gambling Act 2005) and to ensure adherence to these regulations in all work activities.

• To manage the lottery income and expenditure budgets, ensuring all activity meets income targets and expenditure remain on budget. 

• Develop our digital presence (website, social media, etc.) to source new acquisition and increase our local community’s awareness of the lottery.

• Be the main contact for the relationship with our canvassing companies, taking responsibility for the recruitment and training canvassers for the lottery, and for ensuring that our 3rd party providers deliver their KPIs in terms of recruitment numbers and attrition levels. 

• Be the ‘go to’ person for all lottery fundraising related matters from across the organisation.

• Work closely with the marketing team to contribute to the development of campaigns to increase lottery membership and income.

• Work closely with the Supporter Care team to ensure all lottery communications reflect our brand values and that weekly reports are completed to help the delivery of stewardship plans.

• Work closely with our Retail outlets both in terms of venues for potential members, and to ensure our lottery is promoted to all customers and supporters.

• Deliver the stewardship plan for our lottery players, from the point of sign up, spotting opportunities to retain and develop them further maximising the lifetime value of every supporter.

• Ensure that all communication with lottery supporters is captured through the Fundraising database CRM System (donorflex).

Person Specification: 

• Proven, long term track record of delivering successful income generation campaigns and activity in a business or charity – ideally relating to charity lotteries.

• Experience in a target driven environment like fundraising or sales. 

• Experience of working with marketing teams and other departments to support objective delivery.

• High level of specialist knowledge and experience in lottery income generating role. (Desirable)

• Strong analytical skills including evidence of data analysis and strategic planning; performance indicator tracking; finance and budget management.

• An understanding of the charity sector or Hospice Care.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and passionately – in person, by telephone and in writing.

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.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an early career development professional to support the launch of our new fundraising campaign which will take place during our anniversary year of 100 years at Queen’s Road. A fundamental part of this remit is to be actively involved in creating and delivering engagement activities during that year as well as helping to create a sustainable culture of philanthropy. Due to this there will be additional events that the post holder will have to attend.  Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Officer will be responsible for managing the school’s data platform, helping organise events and communications, supporting the development function in its donor relations, development services and stewardship. 

The successful candidate will possess relevant experience, be proactive and have an excellent work ethic. The successful candidate will be able to manage a dynamic workload and work with a variety of people within the Albyn community. The Development Officer will be supported fully in their career and professional development within a supportive and nurturing environment.

Due to the needs of the School and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Key Responsibilities

These include, but are not limited to:

• Run data segmentation for mailings and undertake mass mailings from the database.

• Upload annual data for new entries to the development database. 

• Manage data integrity, ensuring compliance with GDPR by maintaining communication preferences and recording changes.

• Promote opportunities to boost the number of contactable constituents including online research 

• Use the database to identify prospects.

• Provide all data support and reporting required by the Director of Development.

• Work collaboratively with the finance team to ensure rigorous gift management administration processes, including Gift Aid information records. 

• Ensure that pledges, donations and regular giving commitments are recorded and processed correctly in the database and that all follow-up actions are undertaken. 

• Work with external stakeholders, volunteers, and other supporters to maximise relationships and networks.

• Support donor stewardship and fundraising events with guest lists, invitations, RSVPs, event management and attending events when required.

• Support in arranging alumni visits and tours to the School.

• Carry out other duties as may reasonably be requested by the Director of Development.

• Support the delivery of the School’s charitable vision, by attending events and presentations and acting as a strong ambassador for Albyn.

Qualifications & Experience

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline.

• A demonstrable understanding of data management and leveraging information stored on a database.

• Proven communication and project management skills, particularly event management.

• The ability to write and verbally communicate messages that are clear and concise.

• The ability to take a proactive approach to the work in support of the long term philanthropic aims of the School.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent communication, team-working and people management skills.

• Willingness to engage with our wider community in a collaborative, friendly and professional manner.

• Ability to multitask and deliver high quality work under tight deadlines.

• Passionate about learning and developing.

• Willingness to work evenings, and weekends as required.

• Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to details.

• Excellent IT knowledge and skills. 

• A collaborative spirit and strong team ethic.

• Passion for the transformational impact of education through philanthropy.

Application Process

Applicants must submit: 

• a full CV (including details of all post-16 qualifications). 

• a letter of application (maximum two sides of A4) explaining your reasons for applying and outlining your suitability for the role.

• the names, phone numbers and email addresses of two professional referees.

Appointment Terms

• This is a permanent post available immediately.

• Salary will be circa £30k per annum, dependent on qualifications and experience.

• The pension scheme the School will use to comply with its auto-enrolment obligations is the Royal London. The School may amend or replace the scheme from time to time.

Other, Non-contractual, Benefits

• Staff discount on basic tuition fees subject to the employee’s child(ren) meeting the entrance requirements. (This is a pro rata benefit.)

• Free After School Care for employee’s child(ren). 3.35pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday

• Discounted Holiday Club fees for employee‘s child(ren).

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Cycle to Work Scheme.

• Benefits platform package.

• Use of the School’s Fitness Suite.

• Preferential gym membership rates (personal and family) at Aberdeen Sports Village.

• A strong, supportive staff community.

Equal Opportunities

At Albyn School we are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects our pupils and local community. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnic or national origin, gender identity, marital status, political opinion, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or trade union membership. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Please note the following:

• Those progressing to the interview stage, will be required to show proof of their Right to Work in the UK and proof of their qualifications.

• For an informal conversation about the role, please contact the Director of Development, Frances Loughrey

• Applications should be sent by email to the HR Manager, Susan Allan

• Albyn School is committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced PVG check by Disclosure Scotland.

• Candidates are urged to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

The deadline for applications is midnight on Tuesday 28 January 2025

Role Overview:

The Talent Set is thrilled to be working with a leading charity as they search for an Interim Senior Events Manager to support them for a 6-month period.

This senior role is key to the organisation's goal of increasing income over the next five years. You will lead the Events team, focusing on acquiring and retaining participants to meet income targets. Working closely with the Head of Mass Fundraising, you will manage two Events Managers during a crucial year for the charity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic direction of the Events team, aligning it with the broader organisational goals and supporting the Events Managers in delivering the programme.
• Acquire new supporters and maximise income across all events by collaborating with the Head of Mass Market Fundraising.
• Prepare and manage the annual budget, track key activities, and provide regular reforecasting of income and expenditure.
• Analyse internal and external insights to identify areas for improvement in marketing, recruitment, and stewardship, delegating actions to Events Managers.
• Manage and motivate the Events Managers and team, ensuring high performance across all event areas.
• Conduct a review of the Events team, providing recommendations to improve income generation and operational efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues across Fundraising, Marketing, Communications, Data, and Supporter Care teams to meet shared goals.
• Maintain excellent relationships with event organisers, agencies, and charity partners.
• Oversee event day logistics, ensuring compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, and crisis communication plans.
• Manage your team’s wellbeing, performance, and development, ensuring a positive and collaborative work environment.

Person Specification:

• Line management experience.
• Experience in shaping and building an Events team.
• Experience with interim contracts (desirable).
• Proven ability to lead and develop a strategic Events fundraising programme.
• Experience in creating annual budgets and regularly reporting on income and expenditure.
• Expertise in developing multi-channel marketing campaigns and supporter journeys, with a focus on digital engagement.
• Analytical skills to utilise internal and external insights to recommend improvements to strategies and processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Confident communicator.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with a test-and-learn approach.
• Proactive and capable of prioritising and managing the team's workload effectively.

What’s on Offer:

• A flexible hybrid working pattern with just 1-day per-week in the charity’s Central London Office.
• A competitive day rate of £193 - £237 per day PAYE (+holiday pay) for the successful candidate.
• An exciting 6-month opportunity, working within a fantastic organisation.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button.

Commitment to Diversity:

The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Are you a highly organised leader with excellent facilitation skills who is passionate about the transformative power of the Arts, building community and helping people grow and develop in their therapeutic arts skills? 

As Talitha Arts’ Therapeutic Arts Programme Manager, you will be responsible for managing Talitha Arts’ programmes, partnerships and practitioners, working with a wide range of stakeholders. You will come from an arts, management or therapeutic arts background (in any field) and have experience developing programming, managing people/volunteers, and growing partnerships.You will be committed to growth and development and passionate about the power of the creative arts to bring healing, restoration and transformation. You will have experience and a heart for working with vulnerable people, devising and developing creative arts workshops and training sessions, and will be willing to work flexibly with therapeutic intent but outside a clinical framework.

This position is home-based with regular travel within London for workshop, training and meetings (travel costs will be reimbursed). Working hours are flexible throughout the week and can be either part time or full time depending on the candidate (maximum of 30hrs per week).Talitha Arts also provides learning and development opportunities, travel for work within London and 3 extra days at Christmas.

Who are We?

Talitha Arts is creative arts charity that delivers creative arts workshops that benefit the mental health and wellbeing of those who have experienced trauma (through trafficking, living with dementia, domestic and sexual abuse, homelessness) and/or are living with mental health problems, addiction or disability. We are a small team comprising our Artistic Director (Executive), Fundraiser and Therapeutic Consultant. You will be managing 15 self-employed practitioners who work on a freelance basis.

At Talitha Arts, creativity is at the heart of everything we do, and therefore we are seeking someone who shares our belief in the transformative power of the creative arts and can reflect our creative and relational ethos in their approach to managing our programmes, practitioners, and partners. As we are a small charity, you may be asked to perform duties to support fundraising and other initiatives. 

Equal Opportunities

At Talitha we are committed to creating and supporting an inclusive environment and

to celebrate diversity and the value of different backgrounds and experiences. We

encourage applications from all backgrounds - we are particularly interested in

welcoming global majority candidates, those with disabilities and LGBTQI+ candidates.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our organisation's core values and

the work we do.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Managing and developing all aspect of Talitha Art’s therapeutic arts workshop programming 

• Overseeing all programming, coordinating teams and managing Practitioner Coordinators

• Overseeing the planning and evaluation process of all programmes, including liaising with partners, monitoring and reporting

• Advising on creative and therapeutic processes

• Helping to create and develop new programme strategies in collaboration with the Artistic Director to ensure best practice

• Working closely with Talitha staff and practitioners to ensure programmes are well-managed and run to budget

• Overseeing and managing the content of sessions and monitoring therapeutic intent

• Working alongside Therapeutic Consultant to ensure that programmes are trauma-informed and therapeutic in intent 

• Act as Deputy Safeguarding Adult and Child Lead for Talitha Arts 

• Maintaining all databases and updates (in google workspace)

• Committed to ongoing learning and development, including exploring expressive arts therapies and researching beneficiary groups

• Delivering workshops alongside a team of practitioners as and when is necessary

2. Managing Talitha Art’s partnerships with organisations, care homes and community settings to develop ongoing collaborative programmes

• Building on existing partner relationships; and seeking and developing new partner relationships

• Partnering with various organisations to schedule and manage Talitha’s programmes

• Developing project proposals and pitch to new potential partners

• Collaborating with partners on project management of programmes including planning scheduling, coordinating publicity, and follow up with partners (liaising with AD)

3. Managing Talitha Arts Practitioners

• Developing, devising and delivering Talitha Art’s ongoing practitioner training and development and induction training for new practitioners (alongside AD)

• Helping to devise an effective approach to ensure practitioner retention and best practice (alongside AD)

• Coordinating programmes to fit availability of practitioners in accordance with their suitability for the client groups

• Working alongside AD to recruit practitioners (including DBS and references checks), liaise with them during the process, and assess suitability and progress of trainees 

• Delegating tasks to Programme Coordinators and working closely with them to have oversight of programmes they are responsible for

•  Organising and planning regular check ins and ongoing learning and development sessions and opportunities (alongside AD)

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We are delighted to be working in partnership with London City Mission (LCM). LCM is passionate about sharing the love of God and the good news of Jesus Christ with the least reached in London, and to do this in partnership with churches.

We are seeking a London Church Engagement Manager to lead on developing gospel partnerships with churches in London. In this role, you’ll take the lead in expanding the number of giving churches and forging partnerships that enhance commitments in donations, prayer, and volunteering, all aimed at reaching those who are least likely to hear the good news of Jesus Christ.

As London Church Engagement Manager you’ll collaborate closely with the ministries and training departments, engaging in inspiring conversations with churches about the financial aspects of church partnerships. Plus, you’ll connect churches with a missionary, fostering strong and lasting relationships with LCM.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• At least three years’ fundraising experience
• A track record of successfully engaging with, and fundraising from, churches
• Proven experience of developing and managing relationships with church leaders
• An in-depth understanding of the UK Evangelical Church including awareness of a range of theological positions. 

You will be part of a charity that has daily and weekly staff prayer meetings, monthly team days that include worship and teaching, and lots of opportunities to live out your faith. If you possess this unique blend of gifting and skills, along with a deep desire to support LCM’s mission to reach those who may be less likely to encounter the message of Jesus in London, then we would love to hear from you.

Please see the Candidate Pack for more details.

For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*In accordance with the equality act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing evangelical Christian and in agreement with the LCM statement of faith. 

Location: Hybrid, London (min on-site two days per week)

Hours: Part-time 24 hours pw

Salary: £26,400 (£44,000 FTE)

Closing date for applications: Monday 23rd January 2025

Please note applications are being reviewed and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. 

When a suitable candidate is found the role will close so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

A note from Charisma

Don’t feel like you meet all of the requirements?  We’d still love to chat, we’re a people first recruitment partner.  We specialise in charity recruitment with over 22 years’ experience working as a consultancy who support inspiring professionals find the perfect roles in transformational organisation

The General Manager, company secretary will work in conjunction with the Danaher Animal Care centre on the promotion of, and securing of, the reputation and ongoing success of Danaher as a respected Essex based Animal Charity. They will take the lead on governance, business and strategic planning whilst the Animal Centre manager manages the expert knowledge and operational elements of animal welfare, rehoming and public facing events.

Accountable to the Chairman and responsible to the Board of Trustees, the General Manager, company secretary has three key areas of responsibility:

· Governance:  administration of HR, Finance, IT, Health and safety systems and processes. Preparation of Board meetings agendas and recording of Board and AGM minutes and their distribution. Ensuring legislation and legalities of charity status are maintained including the filing of accounts and statutory returns.

· Operational: Accountable for the retail business portfolio of Danaher Animal centre Charity, and the finance and accounting functions of Danaher.

· Strategic: Development of a business plan for Danaher, maximising charitable grant opportunities, gift aid and legacies to secure a future in the charity sector for the Danaher Brand affiliated to the RSPCA. Alongside the Danaher Animal Centre General Manager and other senior key staff members, provide Senior leadership out of hours at weekends on a rota basis.

Alongside the Danaher Animal Centre General Manager and other senior key staff members, the General Manager, company secretary will participate in a rota to provide Senior leadership out of hours at weekends on a rota basis.

Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not. The Talent Foundry (TTF), a UK education charity, bridges this gap and improves social mobility for young people in underserved schools.

Educational inequalities are vast, and the widening disadvantage gap is diminishing social mobility progress. We work with amazing partners, such as the NHS, universities, the rail industry, financial services, technology companies and the creative industries to deliver industry-focused, skills workshops to enhance opportunities for young people (aged 9-18+).

Each year we support 60,000 young people thanks to our transformational industry partnerships and their volunteers’ engagement across lightbulb moments in schools, through to intensive connections with employers.

Our values

Everyone on our team is:

• Passionate about the charity's vision to improve social mobility
• Motivated by team success 
• Proactive in getting things done 

The values of ambition, inquisitiveness, and inclusivity and equity guide us in everything we do.

The Programme Manager role

Due to the continued expansion of our programmes, we are seeking a new team member to support our next period of growth.

You will be a consumate account manager to support our skills and employability programmes designed in partnership with industry. You will work collaboratively with our corporate and industry partners to support teachers and students in schools and further education institutions access a range of TTF educational programmes.

What you will be doing

• Management of multiple projects and events
• Team management (experience of line managing direct reports)
• Building exceptional relationships with partners, teachers and volunteers
• Use systems and administrative processes
• Evaluation and reporting

To succeed in this role you will be an individual who thrives in a fast-paced working environment, be highly organised and not be fazed when your plans need to change to meet schools’ needs (you will always have a Plan B).

We take safeguarding seriously, please note for safer recruitment purposes, all applications must clearly state continuous work history for the last 10 years, or since leaving full time education. It is ok to have employment gaps on your CV, please provide a note to explain these. Any CVs without full history will not be considered. 

Job details

• £35,000 salary
• Full time (37.5 hrs per week)
• Hybrid working*
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (inclusive of Christmas closure)
• Training budget

If you join our team, you can expect to receive feedback like this from our former students: 

"I just wanted to say a big thank you for your help. Without networking with you I would not have been so prepared for the interview. If it wasn't for Powering Potential all those years ago I would not have developed into the person I am today. So for that, I thank you." 

*Hybrid working

This is a hybrid role. You will be working from home and will join Team Together Days in a co-working space in London 2-3 individual days each month. These days are considered commuting days. You do not need to live in London to apply for this role, but you will need to consider what you feel is a reasonable commuting distance and to be able to attend our team days in London.

To read the full job information pack, download the attachment. Please read this before completing your application as it contains some helpful advice of the key experiences and skills we are looking for including: 

• Account management - working with funders and balancing priorities, objectives and deadlines
• Project delivery - operational, event and logistics management
• Staff management

We receive a very high number of applications for our vacancies, please make sure you read the application pack before applying to ensure your skills and experience match the person specification. 

Welcare is looking for an experienced part-time Centre Administrator to join our small friendly team and deliver a broad range of administrative functions at our office in Redhill.

You will need to demonstrate a high standard of written English, excellent IT skills, experience of data in-putting and database management, understanding of financial procedures, good people skills and the ability to transfer existing expertise to this post.

You may not have had previous experience of the charitable sector but you must be able to show that you have the skills required for the job, the ability to learn quickly and be a self-starter.

Salary:  £22,221 (FTE: £37,035)

Hours: 21 hours per week

Join Our Team as our Multibank Manager

Are you passionate about supporting communities, and creating sustainable solutions for those in need? Join us where you'll play a vital role in building partnerships with donors, managing daily operations, and ensuring essential goods reach those who need them most. Help us grow our impact, foster innovation, and make a real difference, one donation at a time.

Job Title: Multibank Manager

Salary:SCP 36 (£34840 per annum)

Responsible to: Head of Children, Young People and Families

Location: West Midlands Multibank / BVSC Office / Home

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

Contract Duration: Permanent

Role Overview -

The Multibank Manager will focus on driving the growth and impact of the West Midlands Multibank by building strong relationships with referral and donation partners, overseeing daily operations including inventory management and distribution, and ensuring the project's financial sustainability through effective communications and fundraising. It also involves evaluating the Multibank’s impact to identify unmet needs and emerging trends, while providing direct line management to the Logistics Co-Ordinator and coordinating all staff and volunteer teams to deliver efficient and equitable support to communities in need.

Key Reponsibilities

· Develop and grow the impact and scale of the West Midlands Multibank including building relationships with potential referral and donation partners.

• Engage with organisations to establish and maintain an appropriate network of referral partners to support those in need to access the support of the Multibank
• Build and manage relationships with local businesses and corporations in order to secure additional donations for distribution and to secure Corporate support, with support of BVSC leadership
• Work collaboratively with partners to ensure the Multibank is meeting the needs of communities effectively and supporting those in poverty to access resource and wider help as needed

· Manage the day to day running of the West Midlands Multibank, including the referral and distribution processes and inventory management

• Manage the work of the Logistics Co-Ordinator with additional Multibank staff to ensure the smooth day to day running of the Multibank
• Manage Health and Safety processes within the Multibank
• Collaborate with referral and distribution partners and the Logistics Co-Ordinator to ensure available inventory is appropriate for local communities and meeting identified need
• Manage the financial sustainability of the project including communications and fundraising.
• Raising awareness and promoting positive impact of the Multibank to attract investment 
• Contribute to financial planning alongside BVSC Leadership
• Manage and support any fundraising or promotional events for the Multibank

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a candidate with:

· Experience: In managing staff and evaluating initiatives and the analysis of data and presenting finding to stakeholders.

· Skills: Strong  IT, communication and numerical skills and evidence of service development or project leadership experience from design to evaluation stage and ability to manage complex projects.

· Communication: Excellent communication skills and an understanding of the needs of local communities and willingness to engage in relevant training.

· Teamwork: A collaborative minds set across public, private and voluntary sector organisations and skills in building and maintaining professional relationships

· Values: Commitment to BVSC ethos, equal opportunities, and values.

What We Offer

· A supportive and inclusive work environment.

· A chance to make a tangible impact within the voluntary sector.

• Flexible working arrangements (where applicable).

Working for BVSC

Our organisation’s culture is underpinned by our 4 core values – Commitment, Collaboration, Inclusion and Integrity. These values are demonstrated in the work of our staff team, who are integral to the achievement of our mission to support and advocate for a vibrant, resilient voluntary sector in Birmingham.

We encourage applicants to think creatively about how they can meet the requirements of the role and person specification if there are essential criteria you do not meet, so please describe this in your application. We are looking for talented individuals who align with our values and support our mission – there are no barriers to how you demonstrate this.  

We are a Second Chance Charter employer, committed to ensuring that people with convictions can access employment. DBS checks will be conducted once a job offer has been made and accepted. This role is subject to a basic DBS check.

Closing date for applications – 19th January 2025

Interviews to take place – 5th  February 2025 at the Latham House office

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by 22nd  January 2025. If you have not been contacted by 22nd January 2025 you should assume you have not been shortlisted.

At BVSC, we believe that diversity drives creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality, fairness, and inclusivity, creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented within BVSC Research, including individuals from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, and those identifying as LGBTQIA+.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The Mudlarks Community is a Hertford based charity supporting adults and young people with learning disabilities and mental health concerns. Through supported learning and meaningful work in the community we help people build confidence and self-worth whilst developing important skills.

Since its inception in 2008, Mudlarks has become a much valued and respected part of the community in Hertford and the surrounding area. We are now looking for an inspirational leader to join us on a full-time, permanent basis and continue to strengthen this legacy.

 Location of job: Mudlarks’ office and across all services provided by Mudlarks, as well as regularmeetings with sponsors and other stakeholders. This is not a remote working position.

Hours: Generally 40 hours a week, but flexibility is required. Events, fundraising and networking take place outside office hours.

 The Benefits

· Salary: Circa £45,000 pa, depending on experience

· NEST company pension scheme

· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

The Role

As the Chief Executive Officer, you will:

•  Develop and deliver a strategic plan and annual budget.

•  Develop Mudlarks’ public profile, build relationships with, and influence key stakeholders

•  Provide effective and dynamic leadership across the Mudlarks organisation.

•  Establish and monitor key indicators of the charity’s impact and financial health.

•  Lead fundraising activities including applications to win contracts from public bodies and income from individual and corporate donations, legacies, trusts and grants.

•  Manage direct reports effectively, providing supervision, support, development and annual appraisals for all managers, and ensure they do so for all staff.

•  Uphold the charity’s culture of care, ensuring employees, participants, customers, partners and volunteers are respected and valued.

•  Ensure that Mudlarks’ policies and practices are up to date, relevant and fair in the current charity environment and that the organisation is managed in line with the current best practice in employment and equality legislation

•  Undertake any other duties as required by the trustees.

About you

To be considered as our Chief Executive Officer, you will need:

· Proven experience in senior leadership and inspirational team management.

· Expertise in strategic planning, operational delivery, and monitoring outcomes.

· Outstanding advocacy and relationship-building skills.

· Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Competency in the use of IT applications

· Own vehicle and clean driving licence

· Attributes such as integrity, resilience, and adaptability are essential, along with a deep commitment to our mission.

Qualifications

An undergraduate degree is expected. Further qualifications in social care or the environment would be helpful but not essential. Experience of working in the learning disability sector is desirable.

Full Job description and application form available on request.

Closing date for applications: 24th January 2025