Community Manager Jobs

We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Fundraiser to join our team

We are recruiting for a Community Fundraiser who will join us in making a meaningful impact on the local area by leading and executing all fundraising activities. As a vital member of the team, you’ll play a key role in implementing our fundraising strategy and driving a consistent programme of activities.

Key Responsibilities:

· Manage existing and develop new fundraising opportunities in the local community.

· Act as a focal point for external and internal fundraisers, providing support and guidance.

· Research and develop fundraising opportunities in the charity’s wider area reaching new audiences and involving local communities.

· Ensure timely acknowledgment for all fundraisers/donors using charity-specific software.

· Communicate professionally with all fundraising stakeholders.

· Act in accordance with the ethos and values of our charity, particularly regarding the sensitivities surrounding cancer and language used.  Our values are caring, empowering, understanding and inclusive.

About you:

· We are looking for a motivated and confident individual with proven fundraising experience.

· An excellent communicator and influencer.

· A strong drive to develop fundraising activities.

· Be flexible with working hours, as some events may occur outside normal working hours.

· The ability to manage, prioritise, and meet deadlines.

· The ability to work cooperatively within a small team.

· A full clean driving license and access to a personal vehicle is essential due to the requirement to attend fundraising events.

· (An established local network would be beneficial, but not essential.)

This appointment is a full-time, 35 hrs per week, permanent contract and is based at York Against Cancer, East Stand, York Community Stadium, Kathryn Avenue, Huntington, York YO32 9AF.

The successful candidate will work 32 hours over 4 days, with a flexible (rostered) day off per week. The additional 3 hours will be accrued throughout the year to cover out of hours meetings, events and other activities.

The salary is £27,500 per annum with additional benefits, including a generous pension scheme and free health insurance (after 12 months).  Salary to be reviewed annually.

Job Title: Advocate

(Multi-disciplinary- Non statutory advocacy in a secure mental health unit & NHS Complaints primarily Warrington but also covering Halton when required. Other roles within the statutory advocacy service maybe required at certain times including the Relevant Persons Representative (RPR) when individuals are subject to a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).

Hours: Part time- 22.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £24,150- £26,250 Full Time Equivalent based on experience and qualifications

Location: Hospital and Community venues throughout Halton, Widnes, Warrington, and some home working

Job outline

Advocate needed for a busy statutory advocacy HUB based in Widnes.

Are you looking for a job where your qualities and expertise will make a real difference to people’s lives?

Hoping for a varied, interesting workload as part of a friendly, supportive team? 
If so, then read on!

A bit about us

Engaging Communities Solutions CIC (Community Interest Company) (or ECS for short) are an independent Community Interest Company that delivers Healthwatch and advocacy services throughout England. Our mission is to ensure people get their voices heard and that people are empowered.

Through our Advocacy HUB in Halton, which also covers NHS Complaints Advocacy provision for Warrington, we offer free, confidential, and independent advocacy support to residents who need help to get their voice heard in relation to health and social care needs.

We have a team of amazing and dedicated staff who provide high-quality, confidential, independent advocacy services, supporting people, often vulnerable and/or excluded from services and communities, in having a say about issues that are important to them and decisions that are being made about their lives.

For more information about advocacy and what we do, please go to our main ECS website and see the local website for Healthwatch Halton and the advocacy HUB, where this role will be based 

About the role

We are looking to recruit a permanent multi-skilled advocate to join our busy Halton Advocacy HUB multi-disciplinary team, working 22.5 hours per week.

Based in Halton, for this exciting multi-disciplinary role, we are looking for those with a particular interest in Non-Statutory Advocacy as the role will be based in a secure unit for up to two days a week. This role involves providing general advocacy support to patients in supporting form filling, sourcing general information, signposting and general low-level concerns and safeguarding issues around their care not covered by the IMHA role.  The role also covers the NHS Complaints Advocacy in our Warrington HUB (or Halton Hub when required), helping people who need support in making a complaint about their care and treatment under the NHS.

We also require a talented person to undertake the role of the RPR to support individuals detained under the Mental capacity Act on a DoLS when needed.

What we need from you

We are looking for someone who has the creativity and enthusiasm to support people in difficult circumstances, ideally has experience in a health or social care and may have their own life experiences relevant to the role. Although it would be useful to already hold a formal advocacy qualification, if you have not got advocacy qualifications it is not a problem, we will provide the required training.

You will be working from a secure mental health unit for up to two days a week and then the rest of the week will either be working from home so must have access to a stable home broadband service. There will also be an element of the role where you will be out in the community, but not exclusively, in Warrington, Halton, Widnes and Runcorn areas and therefore you must have access to your own transport.

There may be times when work is required outside normal working hours, so flexibility is required.

What happens next

If we sound like an organisation you would like to work for, please go to Job Vacancies on our Healthwatch Halton website: and select the role for further information, including the Job Description/Person specification.

Completed applications are to be sent via email 

All applicants invited to interview will need to bring evidence (photographic where possible) of their right to work in the UK. New employee start dates will only be confirmed once relevant checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, and 2 satisfactory references have been received.

Closing Date:       19th September 2024 @ 5pm

Interview Date: 25th September 2024

Interview venue: In person- Healthwatch Halton and Advocacy HUB offices, Tan House Lane, Widnes, WA8 0RR

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Elizabeth Learoyd, Managing Director 

Engaging Communities Solutions (ECS) values equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, particularly from under-represented groups.

NB: ECS reserves the right to bring forward the closing date if it believes sufficient applications are received to make an appointment.

A fantastic opportunity to work in a busy, high-performing Community, Events and Products team within the UK’s leading health charity as their new Fundraising Manager- Products. I’m looking to speak to an enthusiastic leader who will engage, grow and inspire a community of passionate fundraisers.

• You’ll be responsible for the strategy and planning of the Products portfolio, and supporting the Community, Events, Products team to reach its long-term target
• You will base your decisions on insight and engage a diverse range of supporters and

connect them to opportunities to support the charity’s work.

• You will provide an excellent supporter experience – inspiring participants to maximise the value of their gift, engage with other fundraising products and continue to support the charity’s work.
• You will be an adaptable member of the Community, Events, Products team, contributing to the development of a culture of accountability, collaborative, and inclusivity
• Continuously developing and reviewing annual and longer-term budgets
• Identifying opportunities for income growth

To be successful for this role you will ideally have:

Experience in leadership of a team with a track record of achieving income targets

A track record of meeting targets across acquisition campaigns and stewardship journeys, with experience of setting, monitoring and reforecasting on strategic (3+ years) budgets

Line management experience

Demonstrable experience in championing a team at an organisational level with excellent skills in influencing and negotiation.

Skills in producing evaluations, reporting on objectives and interpreting analysis and insights.

Excellent communication skills

• Salary: starting salary £52,973 per annum

• Full-time, permanent role (35 hour week)

• Location- London, hybrid working with 2 days in the office

• Closing date: 15th September
• Interview: 1st stage on 24th- 25th September via Teams

2nd stage : 2nd and 4th October

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Are you a customer focused dog lover? Do you want to make a difference?

We are looking for a supporter-centred person to join our wonderful community fundraising team to support with our ambitious plans to expand and develop the community programme and portfolio. This includes supporting the team in developing relationships and increasing activity and income while continuing to deliver excellent supporter care to our incredible fundraisers.

About this job: 

In this varied and interesting role, you will:

• Manage the fundraising inbox and provide effective and efficient support to the community fundraising team.
• Provide excellent supporter care to ensure we provide the best supporter experience whether on the phone, by email or in person.
• Support on key events and activities including our PAW Patrol on a Stroll mass participation event and sporting events, such as the Great North Run and London Marathon.
• Carry out administrative tasks, such as updating records on the database, coding donations and liaising with our Gift Processing team.
• Manage packs and fulfilment process for Dogs Trust community fundraisers.
• Attend fundraising events as a representative of Dogs Trust, including at weekends and out of hours.

About you:

With experience or knowledge in a fundraising, supporter services, or customer service role you will be a skilled communicator and have an ability to prioritise and manage several different projects at one time. 

You will be expected to attend events on some weekends which may require travelling and overnight stays.

About Dogs Trust: 

We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

About the team:

The Community Fundraising team is part of the Individual Giving department in the Fundraising and Marketing Directorate. The IG department brings in approximately £88m per annum through regular giving, one off gifts, prize led fundraising, community and events and legacy and in memory. Our collective ambition is to build on our already successful portfolio of fundraising products and grow and diversify our income by 25% over the next five years, through engagement and value exchange.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive enough suitable interest, so to avoid disappointment early application is encouraged.

Role description

We are looking for two self-motivated individuals to lead our programme delivery. One Programme Manager will be based in London with potential travel required across different locations in England, most likely Reading and Birmingham. The other Programme Manager will be based in Reading with potential travel required across different locations in England, most likely London, Birmingham, and the SE of England.

At the forefront of the organisation, you will be responsible for delivering all programmes allocated to you. Working alongside the Director of Programmes, you will be responsible for leading conversations related to retention and expansion of partnerships to drive our mission.

Our programme delivery involves maintaining partnerships with schools and universities, supporting our volunteers to become highly effective coaches, and managing programmes end-to-end from initial planning through to impact evaluation.

As well as delivering programmes in schools, once qualified as a coach, you will have the opportunity to be a professional coach to young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds currently at university or in the early stages of their career. 

You will also be responsible for the retention and renewal of partnerships within the region. You won’t have responsibility for generating new partnerships, but will be expected to support the CEO and Director of Programmes with identifying new opportunities and partners where you can.

You will flourish in this role if you enjoy thinking quickly, responding to challenges!

Programme coordination and delivery: 

• Coordinate and run multiple in-school and online programmes (core and peer to peer) across the region. 

• Set timelines for programme start and finish dates. 

• Oversee programme quality and communicate with school staff  weekly to provide feedback after sessions. 

• Facilitate in-school or digital workshops for groups of pupils (KS1-5). 

• Plan and organise graduation trips to a local university for pupils on the programme.

• Coordinate and allocate coaches to school programmes, communicating with them weekly and when needed arranging transport for them to schools.

• Collect data for monitoring and evaluation purposes, such as pre and post programme questionnaires, attendance records, and pupil and coach feedback.

• Report regularly to the Director of Programmes on key performance indicators and  programme updates.

• Build and maintain relationships with coaches, pupils and teachers.

• Collect data and write impact reports and case studies.

• Once qualified Coach on our Lifecycle programmes.

Volunteer recruitment and management:

• Recruit and retain volunteer coaches (meeting minimum requirements set termly). 

• Manage volunteers and Head Coaches.

• Deliver coach training to volunteers in person and online. 

• Create a thriving community of social mobility advocates among university  students and young professionals. 

• Develop and maintain relationships with universities, corporate partners and others.

Contributing to the development of the region and wider organisation:

• Ensure retention of schools within the region by delivering high quality programmes, and leading retention, renewal, and expansion conversations with partners.

• Support a strong and supportive network of schools, Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), universities, corporate partners and others.

• Ensure the retention of volunteer coaches (meeting minimum targets set termly).

• Maintain relationships with coaches, pupils and teachers.

• Contribute to programme design, take part in a working group and whole team meetings.

• Content generation  for social media and marketing materials. 

• Running pupil and school leader focus groups.

• Carry out other tasks that are within the scope and spirit of the role.

Person Specification

Essential characteristics and experience: 

• Passion for social mobility. We have big aims and are looking for those who share our desire to make education fairer in the UK so a person’s background does not determine their future.

• Ability to think on your feet. Volunteer management and working with young people can be unpredictable, so you will need to be comfortable working reactively to solve challenges at short notice.

• Programme or project management experience. 

• Experience with young people. Comfortable running a session or delivering a workshop with a group of young people from age 8-18.

• Relationship building and facilitating. This is a public-facing role so you will be involved in communicating and delivering workshops to groups as well as communicating our mission to a wide range of stakeholders (business leaders, senior members of MATs, universities etc.).

• Experience of coaching or willing to complete a Level 1 Coaching Qualification.

• Experience of sales or partnership management/development.

• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal - and experience of making presentations to diverse audiences.

• Ability to think and plan strategically to achieve successful organisational outcomes.

• Clear analytical skills, and ability to plan ahead and supervise and support operations.

• Ability to make quick and clear decisions.

• Excellent planning skills to ensure effective use of resources and budget.

• Carry out other tasks that are within the scope and spirit of the role.

Desired characteristics and experience: 

Volunteer recruitment and management:

• Understanding of the specific barriers to social mobility and the context for pupils we work with. 

• Experience of sales or partnership management/development.

• Experience of working in education settings.

• Experience of working with and empowering people who have faced challenges in their lives.

Key details

Benefits:

• An opportunity to contribute to a young, exciting charity with scope to input widely and take on new responsibilities.

• Salary of 27,000-£33,000 pro-rata (plus £3,000 London weighting where applicable).

• 28 annual leave days (pro-rata).

• Fridays off during non-term-time (pro rata for team members spending majority of their working week at CoachBright i.e. 3 days or more).

• The opportunity to become a certified coach.

• Access to a £100 individual annual CPD budget in addition to CoachBright’s standard training offer which includes safeguarding, health and safety and diversity, equity and inclusion training).

• Access to a 24-hour employee assisted helpline facilitated independently by Health Assured.

• Access to BrightHR perks which includes an array of discounts in various areas such as retail and technology. 

Key Information:

• Permanent contract.

• Remote role with travel to schools across England. 

• Full-Time/part time position, 35 hours per week pro-rata (with some weekend/evening hours required during volunteer recruitment and training periods which will be acknowledged in TOIL). 

• Reporting to the Director of Programmes.

• Start date as soon as possible.

Location: Hybrid working in Cardiff. There will be some travel around Wales, with travel outside of Wales only required once or twice a year

Interviews: 16/09 over MS Teams

Government Affairs Manager - Make a Difference in Wales

Are you driven by a desire to create positive change for young people in Wales? As a Government Affairs Manager at The Prince's Trust, you’ll be at the heart of our efforts to align with Welsh Government and local policy, ensuring that our work has a lasting impact. In this role, manage high-profile meetings with senior politicians, and produce insightful policy responses on critical issues like education, employment, and mental health. Your expertise will guide our strategy and ensure we remain a key influencer in the policy landscape, and help us to secure multi-year public sector funding,

With your deep understanding of government processes, excellent communication skills, and a knack for building strong relationships, you’ll keep our team informed and proactive in a fast-moving political environment. If you’re ready to use your skills to help shape the future of young people across Wales, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information or to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our website.

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The Prince’s Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Government Affairs Managers? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of ​​​​​​​Government Affairs Managers! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – PT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBTQIA+ Network).

Safeguarding 

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Req ID: 3093

Are you looking for a fulfilling & rewarding career?

Vibrance has an exciting opportunity for a Service Manager to join our team in Woodford Green. You will join us on a full-time basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £38,000 per annum, plus benefits.

You will be responsible for 2 services located within 5 minutes’ walk of each other.

Blueberry Close and Glengall Rd are registered care homes providing 24-hour care for adults with learning and physical disabilities.

We are proud to have earned both the Investors in People Gold accreditation and ranked in the Sunday Times ‘Best Companies to work for’ list.

About our Service Manager role:

As our Service Manager, you will support and enable people with Learning Disabilities to actively participate within the community at large, working within ‘Vibrances’ core values.

We are looking for a candidate who has experience of delivering services to people with complex needs, who will ensure that the service users receive a high-quality service, ensuring that their individual sessions are planned, executed, and monitored. 

You will manage and supervise a dispersed staff team and ensure the co-ordination and delivery of a high-quality flexible service for people living in the community that best meets the needs of these individuals.

You will be expected on occasion to work some shifts and weekends when either service needs the additional support of the manager.

Responsibilities as our Service Manager will include:

• Manage the quality of service provided and implementing improvements that reflect the needs of the Service Users
• Managing the care support provided to the Service Users in a non-judgemental way based upon trust, honesty, transparency, and professional standards
• Supporting Service Users with all daily living tasks and outings as appropriate and development reviews
• Supporting people when out in the community and promoting a better understanding and awareness of Learning Difficulties and Physical disability issues in the general community
• Liaising with other agencies / professional bodies, e.g. Community Learning Disability Services (CLDS), Commissioning Services, Social workers, Occupational Therapists & Physiotherapists to achieve common goals & highlighting any areas of concern.
• Assisting in ensuring all appropriate records are maintained, in accordance with the appropriate regulatory body
• Legislation, in both written, electronic and multimedia form as appropriate.
• Challenging institutional models of care and behaviour, encouraging and developing innovation

In return for your skills, knowledge, and experience, you’ll enjoy:

• A comprehensive training programme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Rewards and recognition for your service
• AIG Lifeworks Work-life Assistance (24 hours)
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Flexible Working Options (Subject to service requirements)
• Learning & Development
• Mindful Employer
• Positive about Disability
• DBS online applications paid by Vibrance
• Long Service Awards

Vibrance welcomes applications from all sections of the community including from people with disabilities. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who satisfy the essential criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

To join us as our Service Manager please click ‘apply’ now. We’d love to hear from you!

About Us: Ashford & Tenterden Umbrella has been providing social support and a safe space to all members of our community for more than 30 years. We have a focus on those who may find themselves in vulnerable situations such as mental health struggles, loneliness, bereavement and learning disabilities.

We offer a free drop-in service open to all, three days a week in central Ashford. Our team is passionate about making a real difference, and we are looking for a dynamic and experienced Charity Manager to help us deliver the service to current users and potential new users who may benefit from our service.

Role Overview: As the Charity Manager, you will be at the heart of our organisation, overseeing daily operations, managing resources, and assisting with strategic initiatives. You will report directly to the trustees and you will assist in managing our small team of staff and volunteers to ensure our programmes run smoothly and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day operations at our drop-in service, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in all activities. One or more trustees are generally presenta at these sessions and they will provide support during your induction period.
• Assist the Treasurer with budget management, financial planning, and reporting. (No special skills are assumed but a willingness to use or learn some basic MS Excel processes is expected.)
• Assist with recruitment, training, and management of staff and volunteers, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Assist with compliance and policy, as it applies to the charity. 
• Updating elements of the charity website from time to time, by changing text and adding images, with support from our external web team. (No specialist skills are expected, but a willingness to gain some skills is expected.)
• Build and maintain strong relationships with partners, stakeholders, and the community.
• Monitor and evaluate outcomes, using data to drive improvements and demonstrate impact.

Qualifications:

• Proven management experience, preferably in the non-profit sector.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Computer literate and willing to learns skills in any familiar IT, as required to manage the charity.
• Passion for our mission and a commitment to making a difference.

What We Offer:

• A fulfilling and impactful role in a supportive and passionate team.
• Flexible working hours (some core hours necessary) and a positive work-life balance.
• Competitive salary and organisational pension.
• Generous annual leave entitlement (pro-rata for part-time employees).

How to Apply: We would love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Join us in making a difference!

Ashford & Tenterden Umbrella is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Ability to hold a case load and carry out support work within the local community being alert to the mental health needs of residents of Newham.

Provide support and signposting in various ways as agreed upon with the PCN and in a wider partnership. This may include (but is not exclusive):

 Meeting patients face to face in informal and formal settings to encourage engagement

 Work within the MDT of the PCN, taking actions as agreed by the Multi Disciplinary Teams  and recording the outputs and outcomes appropriately

Provide individual patients support and signposting in a range of ways as agreed with the PCN and wider delivery partnership

Group facilitation Coaching, Building Trust, and Motivating people in their progress

Referrals to other mental health provision within the Borough of Newham 

Direct, individual support to patients on a case-by-case basis and assessing pertinent signs (as trained)

Signposting to community services

Ongoing monitoring of risk to build a positive but sensitive attitude to caseload

 Providing clarity to the MDT and people on their lists as to how different areas of their need are being addressed by the other provisions they are engaged with

Provide continuity and reassurance to the people on case load

Build resilience in the people on caseload and ensure themes are fed back into design, delivery, and the development of services

Provide feedback to the PCN team and upwards about the gaps in service provision as illustrated by the people they are working with

referrals should be done within 28 days of the mental health need being identified in line with guidance offered by the PCN

What does good look like for this role?

Goals will be agreed upon with you in collaboration with your line manager at Aston-Mansfield and with our lead partners Community Links MIND and ELFT The successful management of your respective caseload – strong initial assessment, action planning and goal setting, networking with relevant stakeholders, and active, engaging patients both face to face and remotely will be critical aspects of the role. Working with multiple agencies collaboratively that promotes patient welfare and outcomes whilst sharing learning and impact is essential in the role's success, as is inquisitiveness and confidence in the approach. Induction and training will be provided for this role.

Subject to funding award, we are recruiting for a dedicated Marketing Manager to join the IPS Grow team. The role holder will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive marketing initiatives to support the expansion and effectiveness of IPS.

IPS Grow is a national programme designed to support the expansion of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services in mental health, primary care, and drug and alcohol teams across England. The programme is led by Social Finance in partnership with the Centre for Mental Health. It is funded by NHS England and Improvement (NHSE/I), the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID).

The Marketing Manager will work closely with the Head of Workforce & Engagement, Marketing Executive and other team members to achieve communication goals outlined in the IPS Grow Communications Strategy. You will play a pivotal role in implementing and delivering innovative marketing strategies to raise the profile of IPS as well as create and edit content for offline and/or digital marketing channels, such as website, social media, marketing materials, blogs, or newsletters. This is a varied role where you will have creative input and commitment to telling the inspiring stories within IPS and carrying out creative communications which have real impact.

The key requirements of the role are:

Marketing and Communications

· Develop and implement marketing initiatives to achieve the goals of the IPS Grow Communications Strategy.

· Enhance stakeholder collaboration and communication through targeted campaigns and regular updates.

· Take direction from the Head of Workforce & Engagement and wider Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to build a narrative and engagement around IPS and employment as a health outcome.

· Provide regular updates to the SLT.

· Provide direct support to IPS services on their marketing plans, including reviewing newsletters and copyediting press releases.

· Enhance engagement with policymakers, clinicians, and IPS providers.

Content Creation and Management

· With the support of the Marketing Executive, develop compelling content for various communication channels, including websites, social media, newsletters, press releases, and promotional materials.

· Oversee the creation and dissemination of national guidance and templates for IPS services.

· Collaborate with the Marketing Executive to ensure consistency and quality in all marketing materials.

 Events, webinars and Campaigns:

· Plan and execute events, webinars, and workshops to foster a network and community for IPS services.

· Lead on the planning and delivery of an in-person annual conference

· Develop and implement targeted marketing campaigns to promote IPS and raise its profile among various audiences.

· Coordinate participation in awareness days and national events to increase visibility of IPS.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

· Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and communication strategies.

· Track engagement metrics and provide regular reports on the impact of marketing activities.

Team Leadership:

· Supervise and mentor the Marketing Executive, providing guidance and support to achieve team objectives.

Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment, encouraging creativity and professional growth.

Ideal candidates will have:

· Marketing experience. Proven management experience in a marketing role, ideally within the healthcare sector (E). Proficient skills in digital marketing, content creation and social media management (E). Experience using CMS, CRM systems and marketing analytic tools (E).

· Written and verbal communication. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to create compelling narratives and engage diverse audiences (E).

· Shared values. We have a passionate belief that helping people to achieve appropriate employment can transform their lives. We hope you will share this, as well as our other core values. You will be passionate about changing people’s lives for the better but with a strong business sense and motivation to support effective operational delivery (E).

· Sector knowledge. Understanding of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model and employment services is a bonus (D).  

· A thirst for learning and self-development and sharing that learning with the team, IPS services and stakeholders. This will include capturing and sharing learning – in written form, developing tools/guides and training (E).

· Strategic planning and organisational skills. You will be able to manage your own workload, and able to deal with multiple and competing priorities using analytical skills to prioritise and meet deadlines (internal and external) (E).

· Managerial and leadership experience. You will be able to work effectively in a remote large, cross-functional team (E). You will have experience managing others (E). You will have experience and examples of successfully delivering campaigns and projects (E).

· Problem solving skills. You will take a structured approach to solving problems and will have a high tolerance for ambiguity (E).  You will be able to respond and adapt to the complexities within a rapidly changing landscape and develop creative and innovative solutions to overcome challenges.

· Creativity and the ability to self-manage. You will be able to demonstrate an ability to deliver results.

· Motivated to have impact / self-starter.  You will be able to demonstrate high levels of initiative and personal leadership. You will be committed to your own development, including keeping up to date with IPS and leadership practice. You will be continually curious and open to learning.

Prospectus is excited to be supporting an incredible UK Health charity in their search for a Fundraising Manager.

This is a full-time, permanent role, paying a salary of £38,000 to £43,000 per annum. The postholder will work in a hybrid model from their London office.

The fundraising Manager plays an integral part in advancing fundraising to enable more investment into research, advancing treatments and supporting the DMD community. A core element of the role is building relationships with key supporters and a community of fundraisers. Central to the development and delivery of key events and campaigns the post holder will manage and grow the challenge events portfolio, developing and implementing a strong and sustainable stewardship strategy.

This health organisation are looking for someone experienced in fundraising and event management who is adept at building relationships with senior supporters and stakeholders. Excellent organisational skills are a must along with being ambitious, driven and passionate about representing the organisation and supporting their mission.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Jessica Stoddart at Prospectus.
 
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. 

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Finance Manager

We are seeking an experienced, qualified accountant to take over and lead the financial management functions at an important charity.

Position: Finance Manager

Location: Reading/Hybrid (weekly office presence required)

Hours: Full-time (part-time available min 3 days a week possible - flexible to be agreed with the CEO)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum FTE + pension 6%

Closing date: 20th September 2024

Interview: 27th September 2024

Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (additional day per year of employment, max 5 days), cycle to work scheme, confidential counselling support and welfare days.

About the role:

Working with the CEO, the post-holder will ensure the charity functions effectively and has long-term financial viability and sustainability. The post-holder, in conjunction with the Treasurer, will ensure the Board meets its fiscal responsibilities and all regulatory requirements are complied with.

You will advise, report to, and consult with the CEO on all matters relating to the management of RSG's financial resources and on external factors that may affect its financial situation. You will also prepare, maintain and develop financial policies and procedures, including effective systems of financial control ensuring they are updated as necessary in a timely manner.

Key areas of responsibility include:  

• Lead the annual budget-setting process, liaising with the CEO and relevant managers to produce income, cost and year-end projections that are agreed upon by the Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees.
• Track the financial performance of RSG against the budget every month, providing monthly financial reports, forecasts and commentary to the Trustees and individual reports to service managers.
• Prepare quarterly management accounts to agreed reporting deadlines.
• Lead the production of the RSG’s annual accounts to ensure they are accurate and submitted on time.
• To lead, manage and develop finance staff, including providing support, guidance and training; appraise and manage performance, ensuring the finance team workflow is managed effectively.
• Provide management support and coaching for staff on financial matters as required.
• Ensure that recording of income and expenditure, bank reconciliation, payment of invoices and reclamation of Gift Aid are administered accurately and on time.
• Produce quarterly VAT returns.

About you:

You will have communication skills sufficient to develop strong professional relationships, support the development of the organisation’s reputation and support the management of change. You will have numerical accuracy with attention to detail and be organised, methodical and precise.

Key skills required for this role:

• Recognised accounting qualification (or part qualification) and evidence of personal development in employment (CIMA/ACCA
• Proven experience at a senior level working in a charity accounts environment.
• At least 2 years supervising people in a paid or voluntary capacity.
• Accounting practices and procedures.
• Clear understanding of confidentiality in written material.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and how it applies to the role.
• Knowledge of HR, recruitment and employment issues.
• Good understanding of relevant IT systems.
• Able to communicate with a wide range of people.
• Advanced user of the use of Xero, Payroll software and Excel.
• Extensive skills in budget and quarterly management accounts preparation.

It is very important that you set out how you meet each of these requirements in your cover letter.

About the organisation:

The employer is a charity in Berkshire that offers comprehensive assistance to refugees, including free legal advice through OISC accredited solicitors, integration support via a drop-in centre, social activities, and a refugee football team. They also engage in advocacy and campaigns for refugee rights. The organization encourages community involvement through fundraising, volunteering, and membership. They have made significant impacts, such as providing extensive casework support and distributing food parcels.

The employer aims to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

You may also have experience in areas such as: Finance, Financial, Finance Manager, Financial Manager, Assistant Finance Manager, Deputy Finance Manager, Junior Finance Manager, Accountant, Accountancy, Management Accountant.

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

Frazzled Cafe is a small mental health and wellbeing charity founded by Ruby Wax OBE, that provides a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment where people who are feeling frazzled and overwhelmed by the stresses of modern life can meet on a regular basis to talk and share their personal stories. 

We run our free meetings online every single day of the year for anyone who needs them, and anyone can book and be included to talk, share, listen and to feel heard.

As part of our exciting plans for growth, we are seeking a Development Manager to lead on the organisation’s fundraising and communications to fulfil our mission and play a key role in supporting the next phase of Frazzled Cafe’s growth and development.

You will be responsible for developing and delivering an ambitious fundraising strategy with a range of fundraising activities focusing primarily on trusts and foundations but also individual donors, corporate partners and fundraising campaigns. You will also lead on creating a communications strategy to significantly grow our reach, brand and impact. Working with our Training and Programmes Manager, you will support our plans to expand our network of fantastic Volunteer Facilitators. 

This is an exciting, creative and flexible opportunity for the right person. The ideal candidate is someone with a demonstrable successful track record in fundraising, alongside the skills of a talented and persuasive communicator and relationship builder. They will be creative, solution focussed, willing to get stuck in and have good humour.

MAIN TASKS

Fundraising

● Lead on developing and delivering an annual fundraising strategy to support our ambitious plans for growth, securing a minimum of £250k per year from Trusts and Foundations, individual donors, fundraising events and campaigns, and corporate partnerships.

● Research and generate a pipeline of funding applications, including multi-year grant opportunities from Trusts and Foundations

● Lead on writing compelling applications and conversations with funders, talking persuasively and informatively about Frazzled Cafe’s work and impact

● Work with the CEO and trustees to develop new relationships with individual donors and strengthen partnerships with existing supporters

● Work with the CEO and Head of Training and Programmes to develop new opportunities for corporate sponsorship and partnerships

● Lead on organising fundraising events such as dinners with major funders and initiate and develop other opportunities for fundraising.

● Lead on Frazzled Cafe’s annual Big Give Christmas Challenge campaign and identify any other fundraising campaign opportunities throughout the year, with support from the Project Support and Administration Officer

● Prepare regular reports and updates for our funders, engaging them with our work and the impact of their support

● Ensure that Frazzled Cafe’s fundraising work is GDPR compliant and meets best practice standards.

Marketing and Communications

● Lead on the development of Frazzled Cafe’s first communications strategy to drive awareness and demand, grow our audiences and scale our impact.

● Work with the Project Support and Administration Officer to manage Frazzled Cafe’s socials, newsletters and website, growing engagement across all our channels

● Work with the Head of Training and Programmes to develop a communications strategy to attract and recruit more Volunteer Facilitators and attendees for our programme

● Help deliver Frazzled Cafe’s rebrand with external agency and lead on ensuring consistency in messaging across the organisation

● Lead on developing a suite of resources and materials that can be used to promote our services

● Work with and support the Project Support and Administrative Officer to capture and interpret data from our communications to maximise impact

● Bring innovative ideas to promote the charity externally to develop a national brand and awareness of what Frazzled Cafe offers.

Other:

● Work with and support the Project Support and Administrative Officer in relevant fundraising and communications tasks, delegating where appropriate.

● Participation in other projects/initiatives as required as a core member of the management team

● Work with the CEO and team to develop innovative and compelling ways to articulate the impact Frazzled Cafe has on its community

● Develop and maintain appropriate databases for recording our fundraising and communications work

Person Specification:

● Proven experience of successfully developing and implementing a fundraising strategy

● Demonstrable experience in a communications, or similar, role

● A demonstrable track record in writing successful funding applications and securing funds, including multi-year grants, from grant-making organisations

● Outstanding written and verbal communication skills demonstrating ability to produce persuasive and compelling copy and content

● A natural relationship builder with ability to influence and negotiate at all levels

● Competence and knowledge using communication tools and platforms  (Frazzled Cafe currently uses X, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn; Canva, Squarespace and Mailchimp)

● Strategic thinker and ability to turn ideas into action

● Pragmatic, project management approach to work and ability to meet regular, competing deadlines

● Excellent attention to detail and a positive, can do attitude

● Will have attended at least two Frazzled Cafe meetings ahead of the interview to understand our approach.

Are you passionate about securing new trust and foundations income Do you want to raise money for a creative hub in the heart of Deptford Charity People are delighted to be partnering with The Albany to recruit their new Fundraising Manager to push forward and grow their trust and foundations strategy.

Job Title: Fundraising Manager - Trusts and Foundations
Salary: £35,000 per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent, 0.6-0.8 FTE
Location: Hybrid working available between home and their Deptford location.
Benefits: 25 holiday days per annum, plus bank holidays; stakeholder pension scheme; complimentary tickets to Albany performances; Albany CaffA discount; training and development opportunities; health and wellbeing support; hybrid and flexible working policy; access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership.
Reports to: Head of Fundraising and Communications

About the Charity

The Albany is a creative hub that has been a vital part of Deptford and its residents for over 100 years. The arts centre represents the diversity and creativity of South East London's community. Along with hosting a range of events, from music to theatre, spoken word and family performances, The Albany provides:

• An artistic and community resource where diversity and creativity flourish
• A space where new talent is nurtured and exposed to ideas from across the world
• High quality creative experiences relating to the communities it serves
• A creative centre for learning within the community, contributing to the cultural, social and economic benefit of South East London

The Albany's values are at the core of the work they do. They believe in being open and welcome, a home for ideas and creativity, a connector of people, responsive and flexible, adventurous and ambitious, and committed to representing the extraordinary creativity and diversity of Deptford and Lewisham.

About the role

The Fundraising Manager will take a leading role in realising the Albany's fundraising ambitions in line with their new Creative Strategy. They will primarily focus on identifying, cultivating and stewarding new and existing trust, foundation and statutory supporters. The successful candidate will build a strong pipeline for the current year and build the pipeline for future years across all programme strands including (but not limited to) Meet Me at the Albany, youth programmes, the Albany garden project and our artistic programmes. You will also proactively identify supporters through independent research and networking; including researching identifying and building relationships with relevant prospects.

The Albany are looking for someone who is creative and innovative, who is able to create and deliver persuasive written proposals, and who is also a natural networker, able to liaise with funders and key stakeholders. They are looking for a team player who can work collaboratively with other teams, and who is able to demonstrate and articulate impact in compelling ways.

About you

You will have extensive experience in fundraising, from trusts and foundations securing five/six-figure grants. You will have a clear understanding of how to build and manage a pipeline of prospects. You will be a proactive team member with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize your workload effectively. Most importantly, you'll be passionate about working within a cultural and community hub centred on showing the extraordinary creativity and diversity of Deptford, Lewisham and South East London.

If you are as excited about this opportunity as we are and have the skills and experience required, we would love to hear from you. Apply with your CV and a cover letter using the apply button. If you have any questions about the process, please contact Vacancies at The Albany.

Deadline for applications: 10am on Monday 2nd September
Interview date: 9th September

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with 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.