Community Manager Jobs
We are recruiting for an exceptional Director of Fundraising to drive forward a comprehensive fundraising strategy, build relationships with our warm supporters, and inspire our fundraising team of paid staff and volunteers.
You will need a strong track record in fundraising, be a naturally good communicator and a motivational manager. You’ll lead a team which is raising money across all income streams, and will be expected to provide clear strategic direction, as well as take an active role in some areas of fundraising.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious fundraising leader to make a significant impact on income generation for Wessex Cancer Support, in turn helping us to reach more people affected by cancer in the Wessex region.
The full job description and required skills/experience can be found in our Job Pack attached.
Ideally, we are looking for the role to be filled on a full-time basis, but will consider part-time as an option.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
·Do you have experience of implementing a fundraising strategy in line with the ambition of an organisation?
·Do you have knowledge about fundraising in the arts sector, including best practice, trends, opportunities and challenges?
·Do you have experience of working collaboratively with colleagues across different areas of an organisations operations i.e., finance and education?
·Do you have experience of working with a CRM system to support your workflow and track progress as well as record financial data?
·Do you have previous experience of writing successful Trusts and Foundations applications?
·Do you have knowledge of GDPR, data protection and fundraising compliance?
·Do you have line management experience?
If you have some or all of the experience mentioned above - we would love to hear from you!
Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures is an award-winning, ground-breaking British dance-theatre company, famous for telling stories with a unique theatrical twist. Since 1987 New Adventures has changed the popularity of dance in Britain, creating works that have altered the public perception of what is possible when it comes to telling stories without words.
New Adventures is a charity, and its principal funder is Arts Council England. As well as producing award-winning productions which dazzle audiences across the globe, New Adventures is committed to playing a meaningful role in diversifying the dance landscape for future generations. The company’s Take Part work reaches thousands each year through transformative workshops and masterclasses to schools and communities across Britain; the company’s many strands of talent development work nurture the best emerging talent from communities across the UK, springboarding them into our company and the wider sector.
The Head of Development will support Matthew Bourne’s artistic vision by leading on the development and delivery of the New Adventures Fundraising Strategy to maximise voluntary income, particularly through Trusts and Foundations and Major Gifts. The post holder will work proactively to identify, cultivate engage and maintain excellent relationships with new and current donors and supporters as well as supporting the cultivation and stewardship of Corporate Supporters.
The Ambition Case Worker has the lead responsibility for ensuring the inclusion of the identified marginalised young person within locality and cross locality youth work to reduce negative outcome. The Ambition Case Worker will liaise with, support, and work collaboratively with a range of agencies to ensure a holistic approach to embedding children and young people’s participation in service delivery.
DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
· To identify needs, establish contact and build sustainable working relationships with identified young people to encourage and motivate participation in existing and new curriculum led youth work programmes. Identified groups include Looked after Children (LAC) and Care Leavers, Young People with Learning Difficulties (SEN), Young Carers and young people identified by the community of being at risk.
· Lead the case management of the cohort of young people with the team to ensure we are working with multi agency, that have been identified in the Southwark Vanguard and beyond.
· To ensure the effective, ethical and meaningful involvement of young people to inform service planning, policy development and delivery of single and multiagency services.
· Operating as part of a team around the family, ensuring work undertaken is reflected in the personal development plan for the young person. As well as working with other professionals towards the agreed common goals, updating the lead professional for a case on involvement on a regular/agreed basis and attending identified Vanguard meetings to ensure work is well co-ordinated.
· Review and update development plan/assessment where there is no child protection concerns but where support is clearly needed, considering the needs and strengths of all family members with multi agency support.
· Participate in the gathering of information to inform in depth assessment of both the young person and family needs.
· Using ACN Methodology to enhance wider engagement of young people where targeted young person lives and to better understand the community contextually. This will help to identify further support needed in wider community.
· To plan, deliver, manage, and maintain a range of high-quality programmes of activities/ projects including those leading to accredited and recorded learning, services and facilities with young people. This will sometimes require securing external grant funding, and the programmes will need to link with wider youth services in the community.
· Ensure that youth work programmes are delivered in a planned, systematic, and co-ordinated approach and undertake quality assurance processes. Contribute to area/locality plans, accreditation, and recorded learning targets by ensuring management information is accurate and recorded in a timely way
· Ensure the promotion and publicity of the activities / programmes to the wider community as well as to the key regular users of the service.
· Ensure that the participation work programme is delivered in a planned, systematic, and co-ordinated approach, ensuring integrated quality assurance processes are integral to any work undertaken. Ensure the promotion, publicity, and feedback of the activities/programmes to children and young people accessing services, elected members, senior officers and the wider community.
· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other relevant agencies involved in the provision of Southwark Vanguard services to support young people especially schools.
· Attend and represent the locality team at meetings including relevant multi-agency groups and events.
· Liaise closely with relevant teams and workers in targeted areas of work within ACN and Establish pathways and opportunities for young people in the targeted group.
Project Management Office Specialist
Location: Hybrid/Remote
Contract: Fixed Term Contract, Full time
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000
Join Us in Supporting the Police Community: Project Management Office Specialist at Police Care UK
Are you a seasoned project management professional with a passion for driving change and innovation? Do you have the strategic mindset, organizational skills, and collaborative approach to provide governance and oversight for a portfolio of complex projects? If so, we want to hear from you!
About Police Care UK: Police Care UK is a leading charity dedicated to supporting the police community across the UK. We provide ground-breaking research, innovative solutions, and evidence-based action to help serving and veteran officers, staff, and their families cope with the impact of policing. Following a period of transformation, we are entering a new era of growth and development, and we are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and contribute to our mission.
The Role: As the Project Management Office Specialist, you will play a crucial role in implementing project standards across the organization, ensuring consistency and quality. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will manage a portfolio of projects, providing governance and oversight to achieve our charity's objectives. Collaborating closely with staff, you will facilitate communication, monitor resources and budgets, and deliver regular reports to senior management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement project standards and best practices to drive consistency and quality
- Develop and manage a portfolio of projects, aligning them with the charity's strategic goals
- Provide governance and oversight for all project activities, ensuring effective communication and collaboration
- Manage resources, timelines, and budgets to achieve project goals
- Deliver regular reports to senior management on project status, risks, and outcomes
- Gain a thorough understanding of interdependencies between projects and their impact on the charity
- Develop and own the charity's dashboard and reporting tools
- Conduct regular reviews and audits to assess adherence to standards and identify areas for improvement
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and implement best practices across the organization
Who We're Looking For:
We are seeking an experienced Project Management Office Specialist who has:
- Proven experience in PMO leadership, with a track record of setting up and managing PMOs
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
- Proficiency in project management software and methodologies, such as agile, waterfall, PMBOK, PRINCE2, or ISO 21500
- A strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate future challenges and opportunities
- Experience in the management of a portfolio of projects across a business function
- Proficiency in project management, resource planning, and risk management
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent, and a relevant project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)
What We Offer: At Police Care UK, we believe in investing in our people. When you join our team, you'll benefit from a supportive and inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and the chance to impact the lives of those who protect our communities.
How to Apply:If you're ready to join a forward-thinking charity that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a detailed cover letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as you are able.
Police Care UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.
Closing date 24-09-2024
REF-216 453
Are you passionate about supporting older people with dementia and their carers to enage with activies across Lewisham? If so, we want to hear from you!
Age UK Lewisham and Southwark is looking for a part time coordiantor to deliver arts and crafts, physical exercise and singing groups for people with dementia in Lewisham. You will be delivering the programme with the support of our volunteers and working directly with freelance workers and community partners.
The successful candidate will have a good undersatnding of the needs and issues affecting older people including dementia awareness.
They will be able to work as part of a team and travel within Southwark and Lewisham. Great interpersonal skills required along with the ability to work to Age UK Lewisham and Southwark’s values to empower and enable older people to lead fulfilled lives.
Employee Benefits:
- 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
- Additional 1 day leave for Birthdays
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme including access to a helpline for partners and dependents
- Generous contractual sick pay scheme, allowing staff to recover without the worry of loss of income
- CycleScheme members – enabling employees to save 25-39% of the cost of a new bike & accessories whilst also spreading the cost
- TechScheme members – enabling employees to purchase tech and home furnishing through AUKLS and spread the cost from their salary
AUKLS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
For full details, please download the Recruitment Pack which includes a Job Description and Person Specification.
Closing date for applications – 9am on Tuesday 24 September 2024.
Interviews will take place week commencing 30 September 2024 at Stones End Day Centre, Southwark.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
CSE has a strong research track record and earlier this year was awarded ‘Independent Research Organisation’ (IRO) status by UK Research and Innovation which allows us to access funding from Research Councils. We are recruiting for a new Head of Research & Evaluation to help us build on this opportunity and support the delivery of our ongoing research projects. This is an exciting opportunity to take up a research leadership role in CSE and consolidate our role as a leading innovator in sustainable energy research and analysis, and influencing UK government policy and energy industry practice around fuel poverty and the climate emergency.
Pay and conditions
- The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week).
- The salary for the role will be (£45,987 - £56,283).
- You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays).
CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts, discounted breakdown cover and many more.
We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.
Specific responsibilities
An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:
- Develop CSE’s research unit: Manage a team of researchers and data analysts and support their professional development, win new work aligned with CSE’s strategy and work programme priorities, collaborating effectively with other colleagues and external partners.
- Ensure quality: Provide expertise in research methods. Hold overall responsibility for quality of outputs produced in research projects and evaluations.
- Manage research projects and evaluations through the full project cycle from design to data collection and analysis.
- Hold responsibility for the financial management of research and evaluation projects Ensuring effective financial control, overseeing and directing project budgets, addressing financial underperformance where necessary.
- Hold responsibility for staff in the research unit, managing workloads, and contributing to the effective leadership and management of the whole Research and Analysis team.
- Support senior staff in the team to manage the well-being and job satisfaction of junior team members.
- Lead on research design across the organisation, championing the use of mixed-method approaches, developing research proposals that combine academic rigour with real world impact.
- Provide support to CSE’s Work Programmes, inputting to internal evaluation of programme effectiveness and helping the organisation deliver its strategic objectives.
To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website.
Essential attributes for this role include:
- Post-doctoral degree or equivalent qualification.
- Research leadership in a relevant field with a significant track record of developing successful proposals, working across disciplines, delivering mixed methods projects, and publishing research outputs and evaluations.
- Successful project management of relevant research or evaluations, including responsibility for budgets and deadlines.
- Line management and supporting researcher development.
- Leading a financially sustainable team of 3 or more researchers and coordinating workloads to deliver multiple projects concurrently.
- Research design, including quantitative and qualitative research methods and statistical analysis.
- Ability to summarise and present complex information in an accessible way.
- Effective project management.
- Excellent self-motivation and initiative.
- Ability to initiate, develop and maintain effective. Team relationships and research partnerships.
- The ability to manage own workload and support others to prioritise strategically.
- Demonstrable commitment to CSE’s primary objectives to tackle the climate emergency and end the suffering caused by cold homes.
- Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description.
How to apply
To apply, please provide:
- A CV (maximum 3 pages) with your personal information removed.
- A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for the role and how your skills and experience relate to the person specification.
- 2 examples of research or evaluation outputs that you have lead authored.
The closing date for applications is 11am on Monday 9 September 2024.
Interviews are expected to take place Thursday 19 and Friday 20 September 2024, though this is subject to change.
If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Service Design and Innovation Lead to join a fantastic health-based charity.
Fully remote or hybrid (offices based in Bath)
This new role is focussed on accelerating the development of new services, by developing highly fundable propositions that are led by data and insight and grounded in the needs of our community.
Key to this role is proposition development; developing six new project ideas for services designed for the public and/or healthcare professionals, shaping them into fully developed and costed propositions for large-scale funders. You would be responsible for establishing and implementing a project pipeline, leading the development of new projects from ideation to implementation and ensuring that new service propositions are: led by data and insight, have a firm evidence base, are co-designed or co-produced with the charity’s community and are informed by existing expertise and knowledge across the organisation.
You will also commission and manage external agencies, consultants or freelancers when appropriate, ensuring cost effectiveness and efficiency and proactively build effective relationships and partnership with public, private and voluntary sectors to create a dynamic network for project development and delivery.
The successful candidate will have experience of leading service design and innovation, developing user journeys and will have a good understanding of co-design and co-production principles. Strong financial management skills are key, alongside a proven track record of using data and insight to inform innovative projects and service improvement. You must also have significant project management experience and a background in bringing together multi-functional teams and a range of stakeholders including people with lived experience to develop innovative solutions to problems.
If this sounds like you and you’re keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP!
Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted with further information.
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.
Part Time - 21 hours a week, Office based
The Fundraising & Communications Officer will play a crucial role in enhancing Restore’s income and engagement. You will communicate with a broad audience and raise funds through corporate and community relationships, and fundraising events. This role will enable Restore to raise funds to run recovery, coaching, and training services, to support better mental health, tell stories of hope and recovery, and increase awareness in the community to equip individuals and organisations with the knowledge and skills to reduce the associated stigma.
Working closely with colleagues across the Income and Engagement team (I&E) Volunteering team, wider teams, and Restore’s partners, this role requires the ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Experience of working with volunteers or as a volunteer, track record of corporate and community relationship management and event organisation is desirable.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following criteria below. Please click 'apply' to download the full job specification where other criteria's will be addressed at interview.
Essential
- Passionate about ending mental health stigma and working in a charity comms and fundraising team.
- Strong interpersonal skills with experience in building rapport with individuals and groups.
- Capable of public speaking and promoting Restore’s work
- Enthusiastic about collaborating with others and participating in public events.
- Creative and excited to offer new ideas for involving communities in fundraising.
- Strong research and problem solving skills, with the ability to think critically and act quickly. Ability to think logically, use initiative, and work autonomously prioritising effectively in order to meet deadlines, and deliver results.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills, and capable of delivering activities. on time and to target.
- Works well with others, including volunteers, fundraisers / supporters, and recovery service teams
Closing date will be Sunday, 8th September 2024 at midday.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
New Citizens’ Gateway is a registered charity with the aim to improve the quality of life and promote the physical, social and mental well-being of refugees and asylum seekers helping to reduce health inequalities, social exclusion and poverty and enabling positive integration.
We are seeking to enlist an experienced Refugee General Adviser to become a valuable member of our vibrant and active advisory team. Your role will involve offering information and guidance on matters such as accessing welfare benefits, PIP, housing, NASS support, education, employment, and training. This assistance will be provided not only at our office but also via phone and during community outreach initiatives.
You should possess substantial experience in offering direct advisory support to clients, collaborating with statutory services, and possessing a comprehensive understanding of the challenges encountered by Asylum Seekers/Refugees, as well as the available resources for their aid. Additionally, you will need the capability to deliver training and workshops, function effectively as a collaborative team member, exhibit adept negotiation and communication abilities, and manage demanding situations with minimal oversight.
If you're ready to make a positive impact and support refugees and asylum seekers on their journey, we invite you to consider joining the New Citizens' Gateway.
Benefits:
- 26 Days annual holiday + Bank Holidays
- 6% Employer's Pension Contribution
- Employees Assistance Package
- Hybrid Work
- Training Opportunities
Interview date: 3rd October 2024
Please keep this date free.
Providing holistic support which enables inclusion of those seeking/getting protection in England and Wales as equal participants in the UK life
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a CRM and membership officer to coordinate the collection and storage of data to help SIA deliver its strategic goal ensuring that data protection standards are maintained.
CRM and Membership Officer
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £29,216 FTE (£21,703 pro rata)
Job type: 12-month contract
Part time: 26 hours per week
Role Requirements
- Maintain the CRM ensuring the data is correct, up to date, GDPR compliant and entered in the right format.
- Ensure membership data is being captured effectively to grow our database.
- Regular processing of all new memberships including sending new member packs via email.
- Regular maintenance of all membership queries via email and telephone communications
- Manage membership volunteers and ensure tasks are assigned accordingly.
- Act as a point of contact with the CRM and member engagement manager for all relevant queries on the CRM.
- Manage regular processing of subscription payments for FORWARD magazine including sending renewal reminders via email and post.
- Working alongside the CRM and member engagement manager to coach staff on using the CRM to agreed standards.
- To carry out all such duties and activities as determined by the CRM and member engagement manager.
About us
The Spinal Injuries Association is committed to a singular vision: a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury. Everyone has a right to live a fulfilled life and that means the life they choose, a life that has the same opportunities as everyone else. We are the expert, guiding, voice for life after spinal cord injury.
We’re the leading national charity supporting individuals who sustain damage to the spinal cord resulting in paralysis. We are a dedicated organisation providing high-impact, quality services for people with spinal cord injury and their families. All of our work is based on the personal experiences of our members.
Being a user-led organisation is important to us; more than 11,200 of our members, almost half of our staff and the majority of our trustees live with spinal cord injury.
Closing Date: Monday 9 September 2024, 9am
Interviews: Wednesday 18 September 2024
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
At SIA, we value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment as we believe diversity fosters a more innovative, creative, and caring culture. We are striving to create a culture that fully represents all the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, family or parental status, or disability status. Disabled candidates who meet the standard job criteria will be offered a guaranteed interview.
No agencies please.
A skilled Fundraiser you will be able to develop and execute fundraising activities and cultivate relationships, all while offering support in fundraising that aligns with the strategic priorities outlined in our fundraising plan.
As a specialist in corporate partnerships, you will report to the Head of Fundraising and contribute to supporting children's and adult social care services.
We’re looking for someone who has;
- An undergraduate degree in a related field or NVQ Level 3 or 4 in related field.
- Demonstrated experience in corporate partnerships and/or fundraising, with a keen interest in cultivating partnerships.
- Adept at communicating confidently and professionally, both within the organisation and with external parties.
- Proven track record of meeting financial targets within a fundraising or sales context.
- Full clean driving licence with access to a vehicle.
Benefits
- Annual Leave 27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
- Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit , up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service
- Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
- Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
- Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
- Proud to be a real living wage employer
- Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
- Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
- Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home
Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: helping the people we support celebrate along the road to a brighter future.
Alongside an incredible team of like-minded peers, you’ll be working behind-the-scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families, and supporters. You will be helping our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support.
To discover the full details of this rewarding role with the Together Trust please take a look at our Job Description.
If this sounds like a place for you and you think you have the relevant skills and experience we are looking for please get in touch we would love to hear from you!
Together Trust has committed to paying all staff a significantly higher wage than the government minimum. By officially registering as a Living Wage employer, we showcase our dedication to our employees' well-being now and in the future.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 12th September 2024.
This advertisement may be withdrawn if we identify suitable candidates before the closing date; hence, we encourage early applications.
We welcome applications from individuals who have the right to work in the UK. At this time, we are not providing sponsorship for overseas staff.
We are a UK charity supporting children in care and people with disabilities, autism and complex needs in the North West.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
Location: Home-based with travel
Contract: 12 months
Interviews are expected to take place w/c 23rd September 2024
The RSPCA is embracing new ways in which we involve and engage volunteers with our work. As part of an ambitious transformation programme we will be testing exciting initiatives, starting with a 12 month pilot of Area Volunteer Support Partners across six trial areas.
We're looking for six talented individuals who have strong people skills and are fantastic at building great working relationships with colleagues at all levels.
In this role you'll be providing expert volunteer management support to our local managers and coordinators, whilst ensuring that the volunteer experience is embedded into all that we do. You'll develop an understanding of the volunteer skills and commitment needs of the local teams you work with, and help them recruit the right people, onboard them and keep them engaged.
You'll also work closely with the volunteers in your area and take time to understand their motivations to volunteer and the skills and experience they offer. By bringing together volunteers from across the local area, you'll identify opportunities where volunteers can collaborate and support different parts of the organisation.
To support our transformation programme, you'll be testing and trialling new volunteering initiatives as defined by our transformation project team. You'll implement initiatives working to agreed timescales whilst helping design processes to aid their adoption by local teams. You'll gather evidence to evaluate their success and provide feedback to the project team.
This role is a home worker role with regular travel within your defined area. You'll be travelling to meet with volunteers, colleagues and local community organisations so a full driving licence with access to your own vehicle is essential.
You'll be joining our friendly Volunteer Experience team and playing a crucial role in supporting our amazing volunteers. This role also offers a great opportunity to input into the development of our inclusive volunteering offer for the future.
What we are looking for in you
Essential
The successful candidates will need to live within a reasonable distance from the trial area they intend to cover. The table below outlines the trial areas and the locations where candidates should ideally be based. You will be asked on your application form which area you are applying for:
Trial area
Ideal base
1. Northumberland, Cleveland and North Yorkshire
1. Middlesbrough/Durham/Bishops Auckland/Hartlepool areas
2. North Wales, Merseyside & Cheshire
2. Conwy or Cheshire areas
3. South Wales
3. Newport/Cardiff areas
4. North London and Herts
4. North West London or South Herts areas
5. The Fens (Norfolk/Cambridgeshire)
5. North Cambridgeshire/West Norfolk areas
6. West Country (Somerset/Devon)
6. West Somerset/East Devon areas
We are also looking for people with....
- Fantastic people skills with the ability to work well with others, building trust and rapport quickly
- Proven people management skills
- Self starter who can manage their own workload through excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
- Good problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to flex priorities to meet the changing needs of the role
- Desire to deliver to a high standard and be results driven
- Previous experience of working with volunteers is desirable, but not essential
- Driving licence and access to your own vehicle
Desirable
- Working with or managing volunteers
- Experience of working in a not-for-profit organisation
- Animal Care/Welfare experience
- Experience of continuous improvement, change or transformation
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK - we are unable to sponsor visas at the RSPCA.
Final note from us & good luck with your application!
We are really lucky that some of our roles attract a high level of interest, and for this reason we review applications as they are received. Unfortunately on some occasions this means roles may close earlier than advertised, so early submissions are highly recommended.
We do try to give feedback where we can but sometimes, due to receiving high levels of applications, this may not always be possible.
We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to achieving our core mission. For this reason we actively encourage a wide diversity of applications, in particular from members of minority ethnic groups, and people with disabilities, as these candidates are currently under-represented at the RSPCA.
Should you need any support with your application or interview process please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Community Fundraising Officer
Salary: Competitve- Self Emplyed
Responsible to: Executive Director
Main Purpose: To implement the fundraising strategy and generate over £200,000 annual income for the organisation
About MEWSo: Middle Eastern Women and Society Organisation (MEWSo) is a women's charity run by and for women from ethnic minority communities. The majority of the communities we serve are from Middle Eastern, North African, and Asian backgrounds. Our mission is to defend and protect women from violence both at home and in the wider community, help them rebuild their lives through tailored advice, guidance, and support, and campaign for their equality and human rights to be respected.
Job Overview: MEWSo is seeking a dynamic and experienced Fundraising Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing the fundraising strategy and generate over £200,000 annual income for the organisation. The ideal candidate will have a good background in fundraising, excellent communication skills, and a passion for our mission.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
· Working with the Executive Director, ensure an effective fundraising strategy consistent with MEWSo’s business plan for sustaining the Advice Department and project activities in Islington, Westminster and pan-London
· Research and identify potential donors and their priorities
· Write fundraising applications and budgets and/or tender documents
· Proactively seek funding opportunities and maintain a pipeline of different sources of funding, including one year and multi-year grants from trusts and foundations
· Engage the Chair and Board Members in pursuing fundraising opportunities.
· Assisting in the search for opportunities for tendering, contracts and grant applications to funders and donors
· Maintain accurate and up-to-date information on all submissions, grant-funded projects and donors
· Produce regular fundraising activity reports to track and monitor progress
· Be the first point of contact for trustees, staff and partners for all fundraising queries
· Attend fundraising events when needed
Skills/experience:
Essential:
1. Excellent understanding of the funding landscape
2. Track record in building successful donor portfolio (trust and foundations)
3. Experience of developing new funding applications from scratch
4. Experience of involving and empowering disadvantaged individuals and groups
5. Experience of liaising with statutory providers and voluntary organisations
6. Experience in building partnership work with sister organisations, ideally from the VAWG sector
7. Excellent knowledge of issues and challenges to women experiencing domestic abuse, including especially harmful practices
8. Good IT skills, MS office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point,
9. Administrative skills and ability to set up systems for monitoring and reporting
10. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
11. Fluent in English
Desirable:
1. At least 3+ years in a similar role
2. Track record in building successful donor portfolio (corporate donors, individual donors)
3. Experience with securing funding through crowdfunding platforms
4. Experience with working with volunteers
5. Experience in donor reporting
6. Experience in project management, including MEL frameworks
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
37.5 hours per week
Salary: £27,000-£29,000pa
Thornton, Liverpool (L23)
· Are you a fundraiser with experience in a generalist role?
· Do you have experience of a number of areas of fundraising - corporate, community and events?
· Are you looking for a role in a small team where you can be creative, make decisions and have an influence on the direction of fundraising activity?
If you can answer YES to these question, then we would love to hear from you.
What we’re looking for
You’ll have:
· proven experience in a generalist fundraising role, with excellent communication and presentation skills.
· strong numeracy and planning skills
· have flair for social media
· ability to motivate and lead volunteers
· Driving license and access to a car
We are a small team, and this is an excellent opportunity for a creative fundraiser to really make their mark and be part of setting the fundraising agenda at St Joseph’s. This is a role with scope for development.
Additional Information
Benefits include an employer contributory pension scheme, 6 weeks annual leave, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and free onsite parking.
The role will involve some attendance at events out of hours – evenings and weekends.
About St Joseph’s Hospice
The hospice has 31 patient rooms, split across 3 units, providing high quality end of life care. Our nurse-led service helps create a home from home environment for our patients and provides ongoing support to their families.
How to Apply
We require all candidates to complete and submit an application form, via our website
After 90 years of making a difference across the North West, this is a rare opportunity to lead change in one of the longest established charities in the North West, where two days are never the same!
Are you a successful leader looking for a new, unique challenge and can you help us to be even better? Then read on ....
Caritas Care is a social care charity in the North West of England, providing a diverse range of services to children, adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs, homeless adults, and adults isolated within the community. This year the charity celebrates its 90th anniversary of delivering person centred services across the region. Despite the financial climate over the last few years, Caritas Care has continued to grow, and our commitment to growth and working with more people in need of our support remains at the centre of our strategic plan.
Due to the retirement of the current post holder, we are seeking a committed and skilled professional with the interest and vision to provide inspirational and confident leadership to our Adult Services, Community Projects and Operations. Based in our Head Office in Preston, you will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for the strategic direction and management of the Charity as a whole.
This is a rare opportunity to join our established and well-respected charity in a senior management role. Therefore, if you have a passion for ensuring quality in social care services, sound business acumen and want to make a difference to the lives of people who are vulnerable, adults who have disabilities and people who are marginalised, then this might just be the role for you!
As an equal opportunities employer, Caritas Care offers an excellent package of terms and conditions, family friendly flexible working arrangements, an employee assistance programme, opportunities for continuing professional development ... and free parking! If you are interested, and would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Susan Swarbrick, Chief Executive for an informal discussion. Contact details can be found via our website which is linked at the bottom of this page.
For further details please see the job description and person specification attached below. To apply, please visit our website.
Closing date for applications: Friday 27 September 2024 (noon)
Provisional interview date: Tuesday 8 October 2024
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