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Are you an ambitious and tenacious Trusts Fundraiser looking to create real change?

Charity People are proud to be partnered with Village Water, a wonderful Charity dedicated to providing safe water and improving sanitation and hygiene in communities across Africa.

They are looking for a passionate and driven Trusts Fundraiser to lead efforts in securing significant grants from trusts and foundations.

Location: Remote (UK-based), with mandatory attendance at 5 annual meetings (including overnight stay for 2-day meetings) at their head office in Shrewsbury and occasional external meetings elsewhere.
Salary: £33,000 - £36,000 per annum, depending on experience
Benefits include: 7% matched pension (after 3 months), 5 weeks' annual leave + bank holidays, and a discretionary Christmas shutdown

The Charity:

Village Water are passionate about making a difference. Since 2004, they have been empowering rural communities in Zambia and Mozambique through safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives. By collaborating with local partners, they ensure that even the most marginalised populations have the opportunity to thrive. As a small, dynamic team, they are proud of their personal touch, collaborative approach, and unwavering commitment to driving positive change.

About the Role:

This is an incredible opportunity for someone to take ownership of their trust and foundations portfolio, where your efforts will directly contribute to the continuation and growth of their impactful work.

As their Trusts Fundraiser, you will:

• Build and manage a robust pipeline of funding applications, securing grants of £100,000+ from trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies.

• Develop and nurture relationships with existing and prospective funders, delivering outstanding stewardship.

• Collaborate with colleagues to craft compelling proposals, reports, and impactful fundraising appeals.

• Ensure timely reporting to funders in line with grant conditions, while driving unrestricted income opportunities.

• Play a pivotal role in the success of exciting fundraising campaigns, such as the Big Give or Radio 4 appeals.

About You:

They are looking for a fundraising expert who combines strategic thinking with hands-on enthusiasm. You will have a proven track record in securing significant multiyear grants and a passion for fostering relationships that drive meaningful change.

You will bring:

• A history of securing grants, including awards of £20,000- £100,000+ and multiyear support.

• Experience navigating complex funding processes with organisations such as FCDO, Big Give and Comic Relief.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to inspire funders and stakeholders.

• Strong budgeting and financial acumen, paired with database management skills.

• A collaborative spirit and a genuine passion for making a difference.

Why Join Village Water?

You will be part of a supportive and ambitious team where your work truly matters. Together, you will empower communities, transform lives, and build a brighter future for the people who need it most.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to make an impactful difference, then we want to hear from you. Please send your CV to Priya Vencatasawmy for further details of the application process.

Closing date: 6th February at 12pm
First stage interview: Thursday 13th and Friday 14th February

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

Electric Storm Youth (ESY) is seeking to appoint its first Chief Executive Officer to be responsible for the running of the charity and to provide effective executive leadership and direction for the organisation.

As CEO you will have full responsibility for the effective, top-level management and development of all services connected with the charity (including our charity shop), and to be responsible for the standard of support provided to all those using those services.

If you think you fit the following, then we'd love you to apply !

You ...

• Will be a people-person, instilling the positive culture of the organisation and motivating the staff and volunteer team to achieve fantastic results.  
• Will have had experience of working in youth orientated environment and/or an in-depth understanding of the pressures and needs of young people.
• Will be a problem solver who understands the bigger picture and will be able to demonstrate this through their experiences.
• Will be able to develop highly effective partnerships, be an active listener, excellent communicator and be an ambassador for the charity. 
• Will lead, develop, and motivate the staff and volunteer team to deliver ESY’s mission of supporting young people now, laying foundations for the future and being passionate believers that by supporting young people both emotionally and with practical life skills, we can help them build firm foundations for their lives as adults.
• Will be able to demonstrate that you have the skills and experience to build partnerships and develop effective relationships across a wide range of stakeholders and networks.

Scotty’s Little Soldiers is a UK-based charity dedicated to supporting military children and young people (0 to 25 years) who have experienced the death of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces. Founded in 2010 by Nikki Scott following the death of her husband, Corporal Lee Scott, the charity offers a unique blend of emotional, practical, and educational support to over 700 young people, and we have big ambitions to support over 1,000 children annually by 2030. 

We are proud of our vibrant, non-traditional culture, which puts the needs of bereaved children and young people at the heart of everything we do. We embrace innovative approaches, are committed to creating smiles and believe in the power of community, resilience, and connection. 

The Head of Finance will be a key member of the senior leadership team, supporting the charity in developing and delivering our growth plans. 

**Access to Norfolk/Cambridgeshire for regular team meet ups required**

Role Mission:

 “I am here to help the charity achieve its mission by ensuring it is financially sound, compliant, transparent, and uses its funding in the most impactful ways.” 

Key Duties:

· Ownership of the finance function.

· Preparation of budgets, forecasts, and cash flows.

· Maintenance of financial ledgers and accounting processes.

· Preparation of Monthly Management Reports for Chief Executive & Trustees.

· Cash management and treasury duties, including credit control.

· Stock control.

· Management of Grant income and spending.

· Ensuring that appropriate systems and internal controls are maintained.

What are the 3-month goals for this role:

· Prepared the charity’s 2024 annual accounts for external auditing.

· Completely familiarised with all aspects of the charity’s financial recording and reporting.

· Providing the existing, regular financial report to the team including the monthly management report.

· Can articulate the charity’s goals, culture, and impact, and how Finance supports this to happen.

What are the 6-month goals for this role:

· Evolved the financial reporting to provide better financial information to the team and streamlined the processes involved.

· Reviewed & improved the grants income tracking and reporting processes

· Successfully managing the charity’s cash flow in line with its Reserves Policy.

· Completely accountable for all aspects of the HoF JD by now.

What are the 9-month goals for this role:

· Streamlining of all financial processes and improving where possible.

· Proactively identifying opportunities to improve income and spending efficiencies through financial data analysis.

Skills & Experience - (E) Essential (D) Desirable

· Accountancy qualifications (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) (E)

· Experience of working in finance in a non-profit organisation (D)

· Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills both to internal and external stakeholders (E)

· Experience in financial planning and informing strategic decisions. (E)

· Experience overseeing all aspects of finance from transactional finance to reporting functions. (E)

· Solid understanding of financial software and systems (E)

· Previous staff management (D)

After over 22 years at the helm, our CEO is retiring, and we are looking for his replacement. We are seeking someone with vision, passion, and enthusiasm for delivering stellar wellbeing outcomes, especially for older people. The person will provide strategic leadership and inspire staff, trustees, funders, and other stakeholders to achieve our ambitious goals.

About Us

Claremont is a community passionate about the arts and personal and community development. We have been a nationally progressive pioneer in our approach to services and we were the UK’s first Wellbeing Centre, long before the term was ubiquitous. We want to continue our history of innovation, alongside our culture of learning, our basis in genuine human relationships and the conviction that everybody matters. Underlying all of our services, and a key aspect of our culture, is a psychotherapeutically-informed approach which emphasises real listening, self awareness, and an awareness of how we are being in relation to other people.

About the Role

As the Job Description indicates, the role, which reports to our Board of Trustees, covers a wide range of responsibilities, including:

· Vision Leadership

· Partnerships

· Fundraising

· Financial Planning and Management

· Team Management and Coaching

· Charity Governance

· Clinical and Safeguarding Governance

· Legal Issues

· ITC

The ideal candidate will have experience and competence in all or as many as possible of these areas, as well as having a certain “Claremontiness” – aspirational and personal qualities which embody a genuine relational approach to life. 

Job Title: Volunteer Services Coordinator- VAC121

Working Hours: 37.5 per week (Flexible and Part-time working offered by agreement)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £23,464.28 per annum

Location: Leeds Hospitals Charity offices with the option to work from home.

Deadline: COP Sunday, 19 January 2025

Telephone Screening: CV's will be considered as they are received.  Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by telephone in the first instance. 

Interviews: Wednesday, 29 January 2025

Do you want to work for a Charity that offers flexible working, training and development and a culture that is committed to the health and wellbeing of its employees?   Do you consider yourself someone with strong administrative and IT skills who can build positive relationships? If you said yes, then we want to speak to you!

Leeds Hospitals Charity

Leeds Hospitals Charity is proud to support Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. At Leeds Hospitals Charity, we work with NHS staff to improve the experience of patients and families. We are passionate about healthcare and about making our hospitals amazing.

People are central to everything we do at the Charity.  Our home city of Leeds is multicultural, and we embrace its diversity. Difference is to be celebrated, it inspires innovation and makes us stronger. For us equality, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental principles. They underpin our goal to support the communities of the hospitals in Leeds.

The Role

Reporting to the Volunteer Officer, we are looking for a Volunteer Services Coordinator who will be responsible for the recruitment and onboarding of Leeds Hospitals Charity volunteers.

The person will:

• Coordinate the recruitment and onboarding processes for new volunteers, providing personalised support to volunteers at each stage of the process.
• Maintain accurate and compliant records within the Charity’s database.
• Support Charity staff with their management responsibilities, ensuring they have the tools to manage their volunteers safely and effectively.
• Support volunteers with issues and concerns that they may have relating to their volunteering.
• Support with all elements of reward & recognition of volunteers, and coordinate content for the website / publicity / social media.

You will:

• Have a strong administrative background and proficiency in IT packages.
• Have a passion to work with and support volunteers of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders, audiences and partners.
• Have excellent time management, planning and prioritisation.
• Be able to work as part of a team to achieve common goals whilst being accountable for own work.

 Benefits:

• 27 days holiday a year plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional holiday
• Flexible and Hybrid Working
• Volunteering Days
• Unlimited access to our online Learning & Development Portal
• Line Management Training Programmes
• Pension scheme- 5% employer contribution
• Annual pay review
• Health & Wellbeing support including access to Employee Assistance Programmes and trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Life Insurance Protection
• Cyclescheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• NHS Blue Light Card and Discounts

As a Disability Confident Employer we commit to offering all applicants who consider themselves to have a disability an interview if they demonstrate they possess the essential skills and experience required for the role. Please advise on your covering letter if you consider yourself to have a disability.

Thank you for taking the time to apply for our position. We appreciate your interest in Leeds Hospitals Charity. If your application is selected to continue in the interview process, a member of our HR Team will be in contact with you before the scheduled interview date.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual to join us in the essential role of Service Navigator. You will support as the first point of contact for clients, assessing their needs and helping them to access our services and external services.

LRMN is a thriving organisation and one of the most established refugee and migrants organisations providing services in London, but focusing on south and southeast London boroughs. Our services include provision of specialist legal advice and information on immigration, housing and welfare, therapeutic and practical support to women who survived gender based abuse, helping our service users access employment, training and volunteering opportunities, prevention of mental health problems, and helping our clients integrate and engage in their community.

You will be responsible for welcoming people to the office, answering our main phone line and responding to emails. You will triage requests for support, processing referrals into our services and signposting people to other services where we are unable help. You will also give basic advice and support where appropriate.

You will have experience of working directly with clients and of providing information. You will be empathetic and able to complex and difficult situations. You will also be resilient and, with support, be able to manage client expectations in a busy environment.

LRMN is an equal opportunity employer and committed to safeguarding and fulfilling its duty of care to people working and volunteering in the organisation and to those we come into contact with. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Basic DBS check.

We work in a hybrid model. You would be expected to work at least two days per week from our office in Deptford.

For more information, please see our job pack. Please apply via CharityJob.

Head of Membership & Development
Duration of contract: Permanent; full-time
Location: Burlington House, Piccadilly, London
Reporting: This role reports into the CEO
Salary: Senior Management Team Band (£40,400 – £51,389)

About the Linnean Society

As the UK’s premier society for natural history, we provide a unique and valued forum for nature enthusiasts to share diverse experiences and interests. We care for our beautiful collections so that they can be used as an inspiration for those new to nature as well as a rich resource for historical research to inform our knowledge about the world. Our journals publish cutting-edge research about the natural world. We value our focus on education to safeguard the understanding and protection of nature for generations to come.

The Society is often described as a ‘hidden gem’, with a small but highly valued audience. However, given the dangers facing the natural world today, our community of nature enthusiasts has never been more needed. We have aspirations to grow and diversify our membership, open up our building to new audiences, expand our education and public programmes, invest in research grants, and so much more. Having recently secured our historic home in Burlington House for the next 999 years, launched a new strategy and revamped our governing documents, we have a strong and stable foundation upon which to build an ambitious programme of activity.

About the role

A thorough Membership Review was undertaken during 2024 to address several key Linnean Society objectives in the new strategy: (1) to grow, diversify and support our members to expand their capacity in support of our mission; (2) to develop income streams including philanthropy and legacies to ensure financial sustainability and expand our programmes; and (3) to mobilise our membership to be ambassadors and advocates for nature.

The appointment of this new post is one of the recommendations in the Review. The postholder will develop and implement a new membership and fundraising strategy that delivers the above Linnean Society strategic objectives, in consultation with the CEO. The Review will provide useful data and insights towards the delivery of these strategic objectives.

The post-holder will be responsible for membership development (acquisition, retention and advancement) of our community of members, comprising Fellows and Associates, and play a vital role in helping to build a vibrant, active and engaged community. They will also be responsible for developing a donor journey, including a clear and compelling case for support, and a legacy giving programme. 

As this is a new role for the Linnean Society, the postholder will have the opportunity to have a real impact, helping to grow and protect the Society. They will report to the CEO and are expected to be a collaborative and active member of the Senior Management Team.

Main Duties

Strategic

• Working with the CEO and colleagues across the Society, the postholder will be responsible for developing and implementing a new Membership and Fundraising Strategy, with associated plans and budgets.
• Set, manage and monitor annual membership and fundraising plans and budgets – including activities, targets and return on investment – and provide quarterly reports.
• Develop the Linnean Society’s donor journey and ‘ladder of giving’, promoting giving from one-off donations through to higher level gifts and legacies.
• Develop a compelling case for support.
• Act as Secretary to the Fellowship Committee, engaging new Fellows in the mission of the Society and identifying those who can support in a significant way.

Operational

• Chair the new Membership Working Group comprising staff from across the Society to deliver the recommendations in the Membership Review.
• Responsibility for the entire membership journey, managing all services for acquisition, engagement and retention, including member communications.
• Act as first point of contact for all members’ queries in relation to their membership and be the membership champion within the Society
• Work closely with the Events & Communications Manager to devise an annual events schedule that appeals to existing and potential future members.
• Maintain accurate membership, donor and legacy data and records using the Society’s CRM system. 
• Conduct regular membership surveys to understand what our members value about their engagement with the Society.
• Seek out and develop philanthropic relationships with individuals, grant-giving trusts and foundations whose interests align with the Linnean Society.
• Enable the donor journey with dedicated stewardship.
• Create a legacy ‘circle’ programme with ongoing communications and activities to engage and retain legacy ‘intends’.
• Create and maintain relevant web pages.
• Work with SMT colleagues to create compelling applications to grant-giving trusts and foundations to support the Society’s work.
• Perform data interrogation to discover prospects, trends or customer level insight, practicing and nurturing a culture of horizon scanning and innovation.
• Maintain effective processes to ensure good communication, transparency and efficiency.
• Lead on budget management for Membership and Development, including setting targets and forecasting fundraising income, working closely with the Head of Finance and SMT colleagues.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on annual plans against agreed targets.
• Provide timely information and reports to the CEO, SMT, Council meetings and sub-committees, as required.
• Other duties from time to time as directed by the CEO.

Person specification

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Successful track record of managing and developing a membership programme including the delivery of membership or fundraising events.
• Experience of writing inspiring and compelling appeal literature and membership communications.
• Experience of creating a compelling case for support and/or donor journey with a demonstrable understanding of the hierarchy of access.
• Ability to develop and implement fundraising plans and strategies to meet income targets and deadlines.
• Experience of solicitation of HNW and grant-giving trust and foundation prospects and donors.
• Experience of proposal writing for philanthropic support from individuals and/or grant-giving trusts and foundations.
• Ability to carry out research and benchmarking on prospective membership and fundraising initiatives.
• Knowledge of legacy fundraising and administration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal).
• Goal-driven with ambition to succeed and meet targets.
• Excellent level of IT literacy, including use of a CRM system and the interrogation of customer-level data to create 360° views of supporters.
• Good knowledge of data protection and Fundraising Regulations.
• Experience of managing income and expenditure budgets.
• Analytical and methodical, with a high degree of accuracy.
• Organised with ability to prioritise workload, meet tight deadlines, set work programmes, and use own initiative.
• Pragmatic, innovative and able to motivate others.
• Ability to be an advocate for the Linnean Society and its mission.
• Alignment with the Linnean Society’s values.
• Willing to work some weekends and evenings in line with Linnean Society events schedule.

Desirable

• Ability to communicate complex information (e.g. scientific information) succinctly and in plain English to a range of funders.
• Experience of legacy fundraising and administration.
• Proven track-record of raising significant income, meeting fundraising targets and developing successfully funded projects.
• Interest in natural history or natural sciences.

The deadline for applications is midday on Monday 3 February

NB. If you have expertise and experience in some of the tasks of the role but not all, do please consider applying. We are seeking an applicant with creativity and ambition as well as experience.

If you would like to apply for this position, please click the apply button and attach your CV and covering letter, it will be sent automatically to us. 

No agencies please.

We are delighted to be able to offer a new position within our fantastic, thriving organisation.

Involve Northwest is a Charity based in Rock Ferry and Birkenhead that offers targeted support and practical solutions for a range of issues effecting the wellbeing and lives of Wirral residents.

Supporting people with a range of services including a community hub, welfare benefits and debt, employability, social isolation & community cohesion, mental wellness, health and wellbeing and domestic abuse (via Lighthouse Centre Wirral). Our ethos and values focus on providing information, guidance and support to local people to enable them to make informed decisions, empowering them to break down the barriers they are facing. We are extremely proud of the work we do, the fantastic team we have and the positive impacts and differences we make to people’s lives.

This new and exciting senior role is now open to applicants to work alongside and in full partnership with the existing Management Team, together you will drive meaningful change across our communities to help residents lead happier and healthier lives.

Job Title: Strategic Director 

Location: The Community Village, Rock Ferry, and the Wirral community.

Working Pattern: Part Time (3 Days or 21 hours per week)

Salary: £62,000 per annum (FTE) (Pro rota / Actual: £37,200)

Reporting To: Board of Directors

Key Strategic Responsibilities

• Scope and drive forward funding & partnership opportunities in support of sustainability and growth.
• Collaborate, take shared accountability, influence and control for internal and outward facing operational strategies/delivery.
• Interface directly with funders/commissioners, managing relationships and integral contracts. 
• Grow Involve Northwest’s network of commissioners and strategic/mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Have an understanding where Involve Northwest sits within the competitive landscape.
• Consider the organisation, its destination and routes to that destination with ‘out of the box’ thinking.
• Reviewing all aspects of service provision and roles of Involve Northwest including management and responsibility of company assets, including the building, owned by Involve Northwest, which is tenanted. 
• Developing strategy in relation to the charity, facilities and building.
• Conduct horizon scanning for alternative opportunities for funding, and contract diversification e.g. collaboration with other third sector organisations, private income generation and legacy funding.
• Leading on the scoping and writing of bids and responses to tender invitations, expressions of interest and soft market testing as appropriate.
• Overseeing Involve Northwest’s communication and marketing strategy.
• Reviewing the positioning of existing commissions in the context of the organisation’s long-term ambitions.

Leadership And Managerial Responsibilities

• Collaboration, willingness to take shared accountability, influence and control for internal and outward facing operational strategies/delivery.
• To hold the strategic lead of some existing contracts and the Community Hub.
• Produce, track and monitor strategic operational resources such as business plans, business continuity plans, and risk registers.
• Lead a team of people and make sound strategic business decisions.

Company Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work in line with set company policies and procedures, including ISO9001:2015 and GDPR 2018.
• Work to Involve Northwest’s Safeguarding procedures. Represent the charity in the best manner.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the vision, values, and strategic aims of Involve Northwest.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism and keep abreast of current legislation, standards, best practice and maintain a focus of continuous improvement.
• Work within the practice standards of Involve Northwest.

Partnerships Management

Involve Northwest is predominantly funded through contracts with central and local government. The successful person will interface directly with funders and commissioners, managing those relationships and attending contract meetings where appropriate.  Attend external meetings/groups and act as the ‘face’ of the organisation, in collaboration with the Management Team.

The role will focus on growing Involve Northwest’s network of commissioners and strategic/mutually beneficial partnerships to secure future commissions in new delivery themes or areas in the Northwest that align with our strategy and vision. You would also be expected to explore and develop new partnerships outside of Involve Northwest’s traditional stakeholders with other publicly funded organisations and within the private sector. 

This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder and according to future changes/developments within the Company.

Person Specification – Essential

Experience

• Significant experience in a senior management role.
• Strategy development with a proven record of implementation, tracking and monitoring progress.
• Experience in securing year-on-year sustainable funding.
• The ability to link operational delivery with the strategic plan to achieve its stated objectives.
• Track record in delivering results and achieving strategic objectives.
• Risk management, business continuity and disaster recovery planning and testing Working with commissioners/grant funders at senior levels.
• Significant experience in bid/tender writing at an operational and strategic level, with the ability to present at all levels and deliver reports as required.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Budget management experience.
• Developing communication and delivery strategies.
• Working in the third sector would be useful but is not essential.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent people skills, including communication, relationship building and emotional intelligence.
• Proven track record in change management. 
• Problem-solving, planning skills and innovative thinking.
• The ability to implement strategies to meet the organisation’s goals agreed with the board of directors.
• Understanding the importance of excellent employee management and have the ability to motivate.
• Excellent organisational skills, results-driven, with a clear focus on outcomes.

Personal Attributes

• Be a visionary for the organisation and lead by example
• Be compassionate and empathetic and have a high level of integrity.
• Act with integrity and respect when working with all clients, agencies, and individuals.
• Flexible, adaptable, and an excellent active listener.
• Be a team player with an open and honest manner and be able to build effective relationships.
• High level of personal resilience concerning workload and ability to discharge tasks.
• Excellent organisational skills, hard-working, results-driven, with a clear focus on outcomes. 

We are looking to recruit a Mental Health Project Worker who will be based at our Cornerstone Day Centre, a community centre for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The project worker will actively promote and support the aims and objectives of the Cornerstone Health Hub and the Cornerstone Homeless Mental Health Project.

The Mental Health Project Worker will help to develop the service as a psychologically and trauma informed service, focusing on achieving mental health outcomes establishing positive, effective links and referral pathways with mental health services. You will work in the drop-in identifying people in need of mental health interventions, recognising when mental health is deteriorating, or urgent treatment is needed and will take appropriate action.

You will have a strength-based approach and experience of working in a community mental health setting with people who have complex needs and will contribute positively to the multi-disciplinary team.

Additionally, you must be a mental health nurse or have an equivalent professional mental health qualification along with excellent communication skills, good IT and administration skills with knowledge of effective mental health interventions and referral pathways.

The hours of the role are flexible but to be worked with the core working hours, 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday.

If this sounds like the next step you are looking for and you would like to work in a service passionate about supporting people to improve their mental health, then we would love to hear from you! 

As a Carers Hospital Support Co-Ordinator, you will play a pivotal role in identifying and supporting carers who’s relative, friend or neighbour is in hospital or receiving treatment at the Homerton Hospital. You will be responsible for coordinating vital services, offering guidance, and creating a supportive environment to help carers cope with the challenges they may face whilst their cared-for is in hospital. 

Responsibilities: 

• Identification and Support: Proactively identify carers of patients admitted to the Homerton Hospital in Hackney, and provide them with tailored support, ensuring their well-being is prioritised. 

• Information and Guidance: Offer information about available hospital resources, support services, and community networks to assist carers effectively. 

• Communication Liaison: Facilitate communication between clinical staff and carers, ensuring they are kept informed about the patient's condition, treatment plan, and discharge process. 

• Emotional Support: Provide compassionate emotional support to carers, listening to their concerns and offering a caring presence during difficult times. 

• Training and Education: Organise workshops and peer support groups to equip carers with essential skills for their caregiving role. 

• Advocacy: Advocate for carers' needs and rights within the hospital setting, ensuring their voices are heard and respected. 

About Young Westminster Foundation:

The Young Westminster Foundation was established in 2017 to support young people growing up in Westminster to have healthy, safe and bright futures. The foundation is a cross-sector partnership, working with youth organisations, schools, businesses, funders, government and Westminster City Council and is part of the wider YPF network supporting children across North-West London.

We are a membership organisation, supporting local youth organisations through grants, training, research and networking opportunities. Forging partnerships with businesses, public sector partners, individuals and major funders, our work helps strengthen services for all young people Westminster.

Our aims:

• Members: Helping youth clubs and youth organisations to thrive
• Partnerships: Fostering a community who care about Westminster’s young people
• Funding: Generating long term investment for youth organisations and young people in Westminster
• Knowledge: Listening, learning and sharing

​The Role: 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Director of Communications and Engagement to join the team and be part of the Senior Management Team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing the charity's communications, focusing on building our profile as well as outreach to our growing community of member charities, businesses and strategic partners. You will ensure YWF's voice is impactful and authentic, blending creativity and strategy to elevate our organisation's presence and strengthen its relationships with young people, member organisations, the public and partners.

 You will cover digital, events and external communications, working closely with the team. This is a permanent part-time role (3 or 4 days per week) with flexible working options.

This is a hands-on role working within a small and busy charity. The scope of the role is varied and will evolve as YWF continues to develop, but will broadly involve the following:

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with the CEO, create and implement a comprehensive communications strategy to promote the charity’s work and to maximise opportunities of key partner engagement
• Take stock of our current communications activity and lead efforts to elevate the charity's visibility and profile, including reporting and acting on analytics from the various platforms
• Oversee and implement communications across all platforms, including digital, print, and events. This includes creating regular business and member newsletters, website updates and events comms
• Oversee branding and communication guidelines, ensuring that staff are supported to follow and adhere to them
• Working closely with our Business Development Lead to support corporate fundraising efforts
• Work with our Evaluation and Data Specialist to develop communications proposals and maximise the use of in-house and external data
• Work closely with the team to develop compelling stories and formats and align communications strategy with the charity's mission and objectives
• Work closely with the Westminster Youth Hubs supporting them in their marketing and communications, encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing and helping build capacity
• Work closely with external agencies, including videographers and photographers, to create engaging content for YWF
• Work closely with our partner YPF Young K&C on the development of the OurCity Website
• Supporting the YWF Social media intern in the creation of content and templates aligned with brand guidelines, ensuring high quality is maintained
• Line Management of YWF staff
• Where appropriate, represent YWF at events

​Who Are We Looking For?

• We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:
• Understanding of strategies to grow influence and elevate an organisation's profile by fostering and maintaining strong, strategic relationships with key stakeholders and partners
• Proven experience in developing and executing communications strategies, content development and creation of campaigns, including culturally sensitive communications that resonate with diverse audiences
• Proven experience in gathering, analysing and leveraging analytics to inform and enhance communication strategies and engagement initiatives
• Understanding of organisational branding
• Proven experience of managing social media accounts, websites and marketing tools including Canva and mailchimp
• Excellent presentation, writing and storytelling skills across a wide range of applications and for varied audiences
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and empower YWF team members
• An understanding of the charity sector and children and young people and the issues facing both

​What else?

Interpersonal skills – you will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have experience of developing relationships with a range of people

Mucking in – working in a small team with tight resources you will not be shy about helping out with getting things done but in return you will get flexible working arrangements and a fun working environment

The cause – you will be passionate about our vision to support children and young people and be aware of the issues young Londoners are facing

At YWF we offer an attractive package of benefits to our staff. This includes:

• Competitive pay package and pension scheme
• Annual leave – 28 days plus Christmas closure
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Sabbatical scheme
• Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning and development opportunities

Diversity & Inclusion:

Young Westminster Foundation works with and supports diverse communities. Our member organisations are grassroots non-profits supporting young people in our communities. Many of these organisations are led by global majority groups.  As YPFs we work with our members to elevate their work and voices. We recognise the impact of poverty and racism on our communities and aim to work actively alongside communities rather than ‘doing to them’ and take an intersectional approach.  We also acknowledge the additional impact of discrimination experienced by women, disabled people and LGBT+ people of the global majority. As part of our commitment to equity, inclusion and cultural competency across our network, we ensure diverse communities are represented and supported in our organisation and structures and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

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Application: As part of your application, please upload a CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in this role and how you fit the experience and skills profile.

Are you enthusiastic about global philanthropy and building impactful partnerships that transform children’s lives?

Join the team at Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (GOSH) as a Philanthropy Executive and play a significant role in managing our relationship with Abu Dhabi, the charity's largest partnership, and growing our international fundraising strategy.

The Philanthropy team secures funding from high-net-worth individuals and charitable foundations, including £1 million+ donations. They play a key role in driving the campaign for the new Children’s Cancer Centre, developing fundraising initiatives for child health research, and expanding international partnerships. This is an exciting time for GOSH, as we seek to develop our international philanthropy strategy, where you will play a pivotal role. 

Salary

The salary for this position is £29,867 per annum and the role is a 12 month fixed term contract. 

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate international fundraising activities and support donor visits, events, and travel logistics.
• Provide administrative and communication support for our partnership with Abu Dhabi, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage a portfolio of mid-level donors, driving income generation and delivering exceptional supporter experiences.
• Support creative stewardship and fundraising strategies, sourcing compelling content and materials.
• Build strong relationships with donors, senior volunteers, and working with an international advisory group to engage new prospects.
• Maintain accurate donor records on Salesforce and contribute to insight-driven, high-performing team processes.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience in relationship management within a donor or customer-focused environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with keen attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and project coordination abilities, including managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Knowledge of global fundraising, particularly in the UAE and/or USA markets, is an advantage.

Apply now to join an ambitious time at GOSH to drive global impact and develop your career in philanthropy. 

Please refer to the full job description below for more information.

Closing Date: 26th January 2025

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)  
• A flexible approach to working arrangements.  
• Access to our enhanced pension scheme  
• Life assurance 
• Access to various health and wellbeing schemes, including the employee assistance programme. 

About Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity

Every day, around 750 children and young people from across the UK are seen at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). At Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity, we help the hospital go above and beyond for seriously ill children, enabling kinder and better treatments, bringing hope for children with the rarest and most complex illnesses, and making hospital a little bit easier and a lot more fun for the thousands of children who are treated at GOSH every year. Our staff raise vital funds to support ground-breaking research, cutting-edge medical equipment, and the creation of child-centred facilities to help save more young lives, and essential support services that help save childhoods too.

Together, we can help give seriously ill children the best chance, and the best childhood, possible. We were delighted to be named Charity Times - Charity of the Year 2024, recognising the impact of our shared mission.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
 

We believe that GOSH Charity and the charity sector more widely should reflect the diversity of patients, communities, and society at large. We also know that having a more diverse and inclusive workforce will make us more innovative, challenge the status quo, and enable us to deliver more impact. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. In particular, we encourage applications from those who are currently under represented within the charity sector as they may be marginalised by race and/or ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, long-term health conditions, or socioeconomic status. 

If you would like more information about our approach to inclusive hiring please see our Inclusive Hiring Page here. You can also find out more about our commitments to EDI within our EDI Strategy on our site.

As a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible throughout the recruitment process. For more information on this please contact us. 

Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and we reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. Therefore, you are encouraged to apply right away, to avoid disappointment.

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