Community Officer Jobs in Bristol

• Department: Community Fundraising
• Location: Remote – home with some travel including meetings in London
• Hours of work: 37.5 hours
• Contract: Permanent, full time
• Salary: £30,000 – £33,000 per annum
• Closing date: Sunday 5th January at 11.59pm
• Interview date: 15th and 16th January 2025
• Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)

Benefits:

• enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
• family-friendly policies
• 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or opportunity to continue NHS pension
• free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
• 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
• free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
• access to a wellbeing appflexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
• learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
• commitment to employee health and wellbeing. We have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer

Background

Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia: a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime – either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both.

Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible, for as long as possible.

Purpose of the job/about the role

Join our Community Fundraising team in this brand-new role to coordinate our growing Volunteer Ambassador (VA) programme delivering the recruitment, training, and ongoing support of Volunteer Ambassadors, ensuring they are equipped to represent our cause effectively.

As the Community Fundraising Volunteer Officer, you will be a a key point of contact for VAs, handling requests for their support from both internal and external sources. Collaborating with Community Fundraising Managers and Regional Fundraisers, you’ll build strong relationships with VAs, delivering exceptional stewardship and designing multi-channel supporter journeys in partnership with Regional Fundraisers.

You will deliver effective recruitment campaigns across various channels and coordinate the induction and training of VAs, both virtually and in person. You’ll also represent the charity at supporter events, networking and delivering presentations to inspire engagement.

Additionally, you will produce regular reports on marketing activities and stewardship performance, monitor financial and non-financial KPIs, and ensure accurate supporter database records in line with Dementia UK’s policies and processes.

To succeed in this role, you will bring experience in managing volunteers or a background in relationship management, with an understanding of volunteer engagement. You will have a track record of planning and developing projects, utilising databases effectively, and delivering impactful presentations.

If this sounds like you, join us now and be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.

Our culture

In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.

Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.

Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.

This role will be subject to a Basic DBS check.

By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.

*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs

The award-winning Black Swimming Association is recruiting a CEO to lead its close knit, passionate team into its fifth year of establishment.

In 2019, four cofounders came together in an attempt to make a difference. Nearly five years on, our small and dedicated team are committed to changing the narrative. What's our why? Through research and insights and programme delivery, we work to raise awareness of water safety and drowning prevention, in particular amongst African, Caribbean and Asian communities across the UK. By amplifying the voices and experiences of ethnically diverse and other marginalised communities, we aim to challenge the status quo and dismantle the barriers that prevent individuals from fully participating in and benefiting from aquatics.

Why do we want to hear from you? The BSA Group has been growing from strength to strength and is looking for an experienced leader to take us into this new chapter. The BSA group consists of the award-winning Black Swimming Association (charity) and Inclusive Aquatics (C.I.C) and the CEO role will contribute to the work of both the charity and the C.I.C.

If you're ready to make a difference to communities across the UK and be part of something truly impactful and inspiring, this is the job for you. A corporate title without the corporate faff.

Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research? 

Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team in the West Midlands, Gloucestershire and Warwickshire.

Community Fundraiser – West Midlands
Location: Home based, within the West Midlands, Gloucestershire, or Warwickshire
Salary: Circa £31,000
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

As a key part of our fundraising efforts in a high-performing region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events
• Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth 
• Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders 
• Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research 

Requirements: 

• At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation 
• Strong experience in supporter stewardship
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike 
• Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure 

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact. If you’re looking for a rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you! 

About Brain Tumour Research

Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.

We are invested in our employees and are proud to be accredited by Investors in People.

Closing date: Thursday 9th January
First interviews: 16th and 17th January

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.

Candidates may also have in experience in, or be looking for a career in: Fundraising, Donor Engagement, Community Events Coordinator, Public Relations, Trusts and Foundations, Fundraising Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Executive

No agencies please.

We have an exciting opportunity to join All Ways Network as Charity Support Officer

Are you passionate about supporting the Muslim community in the UK? Do you want to use your skills to empower small grassroot groups? Can you lead and support charities to become more fundable? 

We are looking for Charity Support Officer to support AWN with delivery, understanding of the grassroots charity sector and management of our current services and to build upon our existing database. If you are proactive, organised and enjoy building relationships with different people, we want you to hear from you.

Location: Remote with some travel 

Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week) 

Salary: Starting salary £26k 

About the role 

The Charity Support Worker (CSO) will be the face of AWN and the first point of contact for grassroots organisations looking for support and guidance. Expanding AWN’s existing reach and building the awareness of AWN’s services as we try to support as many not for profits working with Muslim communities in the UK as possible. 

We desire someone with: 

• Knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing Muslim community living in the UK. 

• Knowledge of not-for-profits/charities 

• Knowledge of Grantmaking sector /Funding opportunities 

• Experience of working in small, dynamic teams

• Experience supporting grassroots charities and understanding the contexts in which they operate.

• Have some knowledge of area of work but not exclusive to: 

• Women

• Health & Wellbeing 

• Youth

• Homeless & Poverty 

• Family Services 

• Sport/ fitness 

• Religious settings 

• Crime/Gangs 

• Prisoners and Ex-Offenders 

• Refugees/Asylum seekers 

• Many more… 

Key Responsibilities but not limited to: 

• Reaching out and building relationships with organisations who meet our criteria (charities, grantmakers, other organisations, local Council across the UK 

• Carry out an initial needs assessment to identify NFPs organisational strengths and weaknesses and funding needs.

• Develop and oversee an action plan based on needs assessment. 

• Lead networking sessions and assist in organising AWN events 

• Promoting AWN’s services and activities 

• Maintain CRM records, write case studies, obtain feedback and contribute to service development. 

• Managing projects to help grow the network 

• To assist and liaise with Bid Writer and additional staff members joining the team where there may be some crossover tasks 

• Attend networking events to promote AWN’s work and services. 

• Other tasks which are relevant to the role as AWN grows 

Skills set/Person spec: 

• Experience working for an infrastructure org or similar 

• Ability to manage workload well 

• Ability to communicate well to stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and cultures 

• Ability to take initiative and work independently 

• Experience in governance, understanding of writing bid applications, and any other applicable charity service 

• Experience and ability to speak in large groups 

• Excellent written and verbal skills and able to communicate with people whose English is a second language 

The benefits of the role includes: 

• Flexible and hybrid (home/on location) working arrangements 

• Opportunity to grow with and shape the role, 

• Investment in your professional development, 

• An incredibly supportive group of staff and Board and 

• Experience first-hand the impact your work makes from our thriving, well-located community base 

Deadline is Friday 31st January 2025 at 12pm

Interviews will be held in the first 2 weeks of February 2025. Successful candidates will be notified of dates.

Who we're looking for

We are seeking a proactive, adaptable, and creative individual with a detailed understanding and experience of working within youth-based community and faith groups across the UK. The ideal candidate will have outstanding verbal and written communication skills, experience in stakeholder engagement, and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.

You will have experience in developing and delivering training, a strong understanding of IT applications (especially MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and a proven track record of driving projects to achieve agreed outcomes. You should be highly organized, self-motivated, and possess excellent networking skills.

Main role & responsibilities

In this role, you will be an active member of our programmes team and will work across our portfolio of programmes. You will be responsible for regional stakeholder engagement, developing relationships and promoting Ygam training across the UK. You will recruit suitable delegates to workshops, working closely with a range of organisations and families.

You will provide training both face to face and online and will be responsible for the delivery of our assured workshops and promoting the work of Ygam at conferences and events. You will be able to demonstrate the impact of this work by working with organisations to collate case studies and evidence to support the programmes achievements. 

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and positively encourage applicants from all underrepresented  backgrounds, particularly those from minority ethnic groups or individuals with lived experience of gaming and gambling harms.

The Chief Operating Officer will work closely with the Headteacher and the Governors in driving the school forward.  Day to day you will lead on the non-academic operations and services of the school, ensuring that the school’s resources are deployed to meet the school’s Development Plan in a financially and environmentally sustainable manner.  Executing the responsibilities of a CFO, you will ensure robust financial planning, management and reporting in line with the Department for Education’s Academy Trust handbook.

Our School

Sheldon School is a standalone academy with approximately 1,650 students, making it one of the largest secondary schools in Wiltshire. As a co-educational secondary school and sixth form for students aged 11 to 18, we have been an Academy since April 2011.

At Sheldon, we are unapologetic in our approach to ensuring that every student can thrive regardless of social background, academic ability or special educational need. We give students a better chance of success than if they attended any other school. We pride ourselves on having the highest expectations of all students and staff. We are passionate about working together with parents to ensure success for all our pupils. We are committed to providing a high-quality education that improves the life chances of all students.

In 2024: our Ofsted inspection recognised us as “Good” in all areas; academic outcomes improved across a range of metrics; and we had a strong financial performance, strengthening our reserve position.  We are a successful school with high ambitions.

Our Values

Be kind means that we are thoughtful and considered about how we treat ourselves and others and we always show gratitude.

Be brave means that we are confident learners who contribute in lessons. We don’t make excuses and we accept that we all make mistakes and learn from them.

Be the best you means we give 100% each and every day to be the best we can be. We believe that success comes through showing ambition, grit and stamina.

How to make an application

To apply, complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, your motivation for making an application and how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification. We may choose to close this vacancy earlier if we have enough interest.

In line with KCSIE 2024 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.

References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer feedback on individual applications that are not shortlisted for interview.

ABOUT US

We are National Energy Action (NEA) – and our vision is to end fuel poverty; our work to improve and promote energy efficiency brings social, environmental, housing and employment benefits. We believe everyone should be able to afford to keep their homes warm and safe, however, low incomes, high energy bills and poor energy efficiency currently deny this to millions of households across the UK. Never has this been more important than today.

NEA’s teams are friendly, knowledgeable and are dedicated to what we do. We are proud of our expertise and proud of the service we deliver to our clients.

We offer colleagues a friendly, rewarding workplace and the chance to build a worthwhile career with a not-for-profit organisation that is proud to make a genuine difference to people’s lives each and every day.

THE ROLE

We have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join us in the position of Benefits Entitlements and Claims Support Officer, to work on either a full or part time basis. Job Share applications are also welcome.

This role provides an exciting and rewarding opportunity to help the charity build its profile amongst regional stakeholders whilst delivering projects that seek to bring an end to fuel poverty and to the misery of cold homes that is experienced by over 6 million households in the UK.

NEA’s Benefits Entitlements and Claims Support Officers are empathetic, polite and have good listening skills but are also knowledgeable, assertive, and confident. The post holder will be responsible for giving comprehensive benefit entitlement advice and support to householders. The post holder will obtain relevant information about a client’s circumstances and offer accurate guidance about potential eligibility for additional benefit entitlements. This will include the completion of application forms as appropriate. Advice will be given over the phone, via online contact and in face-to-face settings where appropriate.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

You will have a good understanding of Welfare Rights, including entitlements, systems, claim processes and current legislation and practices. Demonstrable experience of providing advice via telephone and face to face.

You will need good organisational skills, excellent communication skills as well as an understanding of the needs of low income, vulnerable or disadvantaged householders.

NEA has several office locations throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and welcomes applicants from all regions. Home working and office-based locations are available depending on proximity to a NEA office. Preferences will be discussed with candidates at interview. Post holders must be resident within the UK and be able to provide their Right to Work in the UK. Hybrid working is subject to a risk assessment to ensure the working environment is appropriate under health and safety and GDPR requirements.

WE ARE OFFERING

· £28,163 – £33,205 (FTE) – Scale 5-6, Points 12-22 (plus £3,300 London Weighting if applicable). Appointments are usually made at the starting point of the scale.

· 11½% non-contributory pension.

· 25 days annual leave (FTE) plus 3 additional days in between Christmas New Year Period when our offices close; plus, all public holidays per annum for full time staff, pro-rata for part time staff.

· Flexible working arrangements including the opportunity for Hybrid working.

· Enhanced family friendly payments.

· Employee Assistance Programme.

· Employee benefits platform.

· 18-Month Fixed Term Post.

The closing date for all applications is 12:00 noon 13 January 2025. We anticipate interviewing the two weeks commencing 20 January 2025. Full details of the posts and an application form are available on our website.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply click 'apply via website'.

Please note CVs will not be accepted as part of the application process. No recruitment agency or advertising enquiries, please.

Please be aware that National Energy Action is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore, the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.

NEA aims to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all people with the necessary skills and experience for the post. Charity Registration No. 290511. Company Registration No: 01853927

Sitting within the Supporter Led Fundraising (SLF) department, the Regional Fundraising Team at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) is responsible for recruiting, stewarding and motivating individuals, companies and community groups to raise £3m per year. 

The team consists of 12 home based Regional Fundraising Officers (RFO’s). As one of three Community Fundraising Managers (CFM) you will be responsible for the line management of approx. 4-5 members of the team alongside the management of one of our income streams – either Regional Corporate, Community Groups or DIY.

Reporting into the Head of Regional Fundraising, you will work closely with senior stakeholders within ARUK and be required to play a key role in the implementation of the ARUK 10-year strategy and supporting on the development of the fundraising strategy.

You will work closely with the other CFMs and the SLF Managers Group to ensure consistency with supporter stewardship, manage budgets and support in financial planning, review team capacity and identify and manage priorities throughout the year, ensuring efficiency and a first-class supporter experience. Your overall goal will be helping drive our ambitious organisation growth and ultimately helping us find a cure.

Due to the nature of this role, we will require you to attend our Granta Park office, near Cambridge, one day per week, plus travel to meet the team and attend external meetings/events.

This is a 12-month fixed term contract to cover a period of maternity leave.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Line Management

· Line management of the high performing remote Regional Fundraising Officers; inspiring and driving their success to ensure they remain highly motivated in their roles, achieve their targets and play a key part in the performance of the wider team. As well as 1-1’s and personal growth reviews.

· You will monitor, review, and empower direct reports to ensure effective communication across the wider team and with key stakeholders e.g. Volunteering, Corporate Team, Sporting Events Team, Gifts in Wills Team, Supporter Care Team, Supporter Engagement Team and others.

· Alongside the other CFMs you will be responsible for planning and delivering in person team meetings approx. 5 times per year – these are key meetings to bring the team together and share plans and ideas in addition to ensuring that the remote based team are meeting with and hearing from key internal teams.

Income streams

You will be responsible for one of the following:

· DIY Income Stream Ownership - Writing and delivering the strategy for the current income stream and bringing in ambitious growth to £2.5m over the next year.

· Community Groups Income Stream - Writing and delivering the strategy for the income stream and identifying areas of growth

· Regional Corporate Income Stream - Writing and delivering the strategy for the Regional Corporate income stream and identifying areas of growth

Monitoring and Reporting

· An immediate responsibility for this role is the implementation of the new CRM database (Salesforce). You will need to dedicate time to understating and supporting the implementation, ensuring that it works for the team and that the team are utilising it according to business process and its implementation allows for maximum benefit to the team and all areas of fundraising

· Manage the team’s income and expenditure budget, including monthly reporting, and supporting with monthly reforecasts, and annual budget and operational plan setting.

· Review supporter numbers and income against DIY targets to track impact, ROI and cost income ratio and report back regularly.

· Ensure the fundraising CRM is being used effectively to facilitate accurate supporter stewardship and financial reporting, data segmentation and analysis.

· Use data insights and trends to support the team in budgeting, forecasting and mitigation plans.

· Lead on the build, development and use of Power BI Reporting across DIY and other income streams.

· Continue to review and be willing to change team processes and contribute to wider organisational process changes where necessary.

Relationship Management

· Build and maintain excellent working relationships with agencies, platform providers and event delivery companies to identify new opportunities and ensure all avenues are being optimised for ARUK.

· Work with the Sporting Events Managers to create a process to identify and steward high-value event participants to add value to their fundraising and ensure we are spotting opportunities beyond their current event.

· Work closely with the Marketing & Engagement Team to brief in marketing requirements, share trends, learnings, and results to optimise future activities.

· Work closely with managers from SLF Departments to support on the strategic direction of ARUK, prioritise work and any conflicts across teams, as well as deliver any tactical projects, new processes and ways of working.

Strategy & Operational Planning

· Work in consultation with the Head of Regional Fundraising to develop the regional fundraising strategy and annual tactical plan for ARUK to continue to build income growth in line with organisational objectives.

· Stay abreast of sector activity and actively participate in sector wide forums.

Stewardship and Supporter experience

· Plan and deliver an excellent communications journey for DIY participants and regional supporters including exploring new technologies and how we can talk to our supporters in the way most effective and relevant to them - whether that be email, phone, face to face, through social channels. Whilst also ensuring it aligns with wider stewardship goals and future cross-sell asks.

· Work with the wider SLF team to share best practice, ‘surprise and delight’ success and re-engagement activity to help drive long-term loyalty.

· Work with Philanthropy and Direct Marketing Teams to build on the Mid Value Donor programme. 

· Work alongside Data and Insights Teams to understand the potential lifetime value of our supporters and ensure opportunities are developed for supporters to hold a long-term fundraising relationship with ARUK.

What we are looking for:

· Line Management experience.

· Great knowledge and passion for building excellent supporter relationships and ensuring supporters feel valued and thanked appropriately.

· Good experience and knowledge of digital marketing strategies with a focus on supporter acquisition.

· Experience in creating supporter journeys.

· Proven track record of meeting or exceeding financial and non-financial targets.

· Good practice and understanding of GDPR and compliance.

· Adept at utilising data strategically for decision-making and achieving organisational goals and using analytics to identify trends and optimise donor engagement.

· Strong financial management and budgeting skills.

· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. 

· An ability to manage a busy and varied workload.

· Skilled at building excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

· A positive and contagious enthusiasm to inspire others.

· An approachable team player who is always seeking opportunities for collaboration.

· An interest in data analysis and financial aptitude.

· Flexibility to work unsociable hours and willingness to travel.

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Remote ways of working you will be home based. You will only need to attend the office for specific requirements of the role and the business needs.

Roles that are classed as part of the Remote ways of working are able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £43,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 12th January 2025, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 20th January 2025. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. 

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.

We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

Job purpose:

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone enthusiastic about driving change to join the Huntington’s Disease Association, proactively working to advocate for and improve care for people with this rare neurological condition. 
 

As Policy and Public Affairs Officer, you will work closely with our Head of Public Affairs to influence decision makers in the NHS, and UK and Welsh governments. You will be joining the charity at an exciting time as we develop a new influencing strategy. You will help shape this work, while having opportunity to work with external stakeholders, including health professionals, civil servants and other charities, all whilst developing your skillset and policy and public affairs experience. We have had success over the past year in parliament in highlighting the issues faced by people living with Huntington’s disease, and we are now focused on building this work to help drive policy change.
 

This is a remote role, working from home mostly, but will require travel to London and other locations across England and Wales (which the charity will cover expenses for).

This is an essential role in a small, national organisation supporting people affected by Huntington's disease.

Learn more about the role in the job pack included.

Benefits:

* 25 days annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)

* A pension scheme with 3% employer contribution

* Medicash scheme

* Tax-free working from home allowance

* Flexible working approach

* Supportive and positive working environment

* Fantastic learning and development opportunities

Applications:

Applications submitted without a CV and cover letter will not be considered.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 7th January 2025, 9 am.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 22nd January 2025.

The Role

This is a key role acting as a delivery partner on our projects, working on streams of community work, and within the staff team.  This role is part of the Extended Leadership Team at National Flood Forum

Responsibilities

• Projects and Workstreams: Overseeing and ensuring outstanding delivery on multiple community projects through Flood Action Groups and Multi-Agency Meetings. Support and manage data collection that meets the aims of each project.
• Community Engagement: Engage and empower communities, supporting and representing them and pushing for the best outcomes.  Being ambitious on their behalf and advocating for change.
• Report Writing: Ensure reports are on time and are to depth and quality required.
• Staff Training – Ensuring a comprehensive training package is delivered to new starters and continuous professional development of all staff.
• Team Management: Line manage staff, fostering a collaborative and productive environment. Modelling behaviours and driving forward team development.
• Stakeholder Relationships: Manage and develop key stakeholder relationships, ensuring strong partnerships and leading on communications.
• Political and Fundraising Support: Provide data, case studies, and research to support political influencing and fundraising activities. Contribute to and attend policy, political and strategic meetings.  Support fundraising activities through providing data and information. 
• Income: Identify future income opportunities, sharing information and building relationships for new projects or new income streams with MT.  
• Support Senior Management Team proactive role to support to deliver NFF objectives.

Day-to-Day Activities

· You will manage and support Flood Engagement Officers to deliver their projects and work streams and managing development pathways for team members.

• Liaise and develop relationships with stakeholders to ensure smooth operational and community engagement activities.
• Support Senior Management Team to build income streams and develop new activity. Working to develop, support and deliver NFF strategy
• Providing information and case studies for communications and advocacy work

· You will be acting as the main contact for projects and agreed activities.

Skills & Knowledge

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Listening: Outstanding listening skills to understand community needs.
• Stakeholder Management: Expertise in partnership working and managing stakeholders.
• Empathy: Ability to empathise with flooded individuals and communities.
• Organisation: Highly organised, flexible, and capable of senior leadership.
• Team Management: Experience in managing teams and projects.
• Collaboration: Team player with a solution-focused mindset.
• Experience: Project delivery and support

How This Role Contributes to Our Strategy

• Community Support: Empowering and supporting communities.
• Partnerships: Developing strong relationships with partner organisations.
• Income Generation: Supporting income streams via projects and opportunities.
• Collaboration: Fostering a collaborative approach within the organisation.

Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?

Community Fundraiser - North East
Reports to: Community Development Manager - North
Direct Reports: None
Location: Home based, covering North East England
Contract: Fixed Term, maternity cover
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: Circa £31,00 per annum

Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team as we prepare to move into 2025 and increase our supporter base across the North-East.

As a key part of our fundraising efforts in a high-performing region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events
• Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth
• Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders
• Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research

Requirements:

• At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation
• Strong experience in supporter stewardship
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike
• Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure

About Brain Tumour Research

Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.

We are invested in our employees and are proud to be accredited by Investors in People.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact and help us to grow our supporter base across the North-East. If you’re looking for a rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you!

Closing date: Wednesday 8th January 2025
First interviewdates: 16th & 17th January

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.

Candidates may also have in experience in, or be looking for a career in: Fundraising, Donor Engagement, Community Events Coordinator, Public Relations, Trusts and Foundations, Fundraising Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Executive

No agencies please.

Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?

Community Fundraiser – Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk
Salary: Circa £31,000
Reports to: Community Development Manager - East
Direct Reports: None
Location: Home based, covering Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team as we prepare to move into 2025 and increase our supporter base across Essex. 

As a key part of our fundraising efforts in a high-performing region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year

Key Responsibilities: 

• Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events 
• Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth 
• Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders 
• Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research

Requirements: 

• At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation 
• Strong experience in supporter stewardship
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike 
• Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure

About Brain Tumour Research

Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.

We are invested in our employees and are proud to be accredited by Investors in People.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact and help us to grow our supporter base across Essex. If you’re looking for a rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you! 

Closing date: Thursday 9th January 2025
First interview date: Friday 17th January.

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.

Candidates may also have in experience in, or be looking for a career in: Fundraising, Donor Engagement, Community Events Coordinator, Public Relations, Trusts and Foundations, Fundraising Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Executive

No agencies please.

The Worker Support Centre (WSC) is a Scotland based charity that promotes decent work and prevents exploitation. We support marginalised and isolated workers in labour sectors where there is a high risk of abuse and exploitation. We work in partnership with workers to build power to secure and advance workplace rights. We prevent human trafficking for forced labour by acting to reduce the risks of worker exploitation. WSC values include: respect for human rights, representation, transparency, equality and innovation. 

WSC support includes advice, mediation, advocacy and assisted reporting to enforcement agencies. Our worker engagement informs policy change activity to address harms faced by those in high-risk work. In 2023 and 2024 WSC activities were targeted at workers in seasonal agriculture on the UK Seasonal Worker visa (SWV). During this time, we provided advice, support, and information to 1031 people in relation to the SWV. WSC is now embarking on a new project to engage workers in health and social care to advance care workers’ rights through worker education and power sessions. 

About the role

This role is focussed on advancing care workers’ rights by supporting WSC’s peer engagement work including actively conducting outreach to workers and facilitating worker education and power sessions. In this role you will support WSC meet two of its four core objectives to work together with workers to claim spaces for power and representation in decision making; and to build the field of knowledge about workers and their experiences to influence policy. This role also includes handling a small caseload, providing health and social care workers with information, support and impartial advice with any issues that may arise during outreach or sessions.  This role will work closely together with our Peer Engagement team and Outreach Caseworker.

WSC strives to achieve representation of individuals with lived experience of the issues on which we work at all levels of our organisation and actively promotes applications from individuals with experience of the issues on which we work. For this role we would especially welcome applications from individuals with experience of working in the health and social care sector.  

NB A Basic Disclosure Check is required for this role.

Main tasks and responsibilities

Peer engagement and outreach

· To develop, together with WSC’s Peer Engagement team, a programme of outreach and engagement to workers in social care.

· To conduct social engagement and outreach activities in person and remotely.

· To contribute to the development of WSC’s programme of activities to build worker solidarity.

· To contribute to and translate information for communication with workers on their rights and entitlements and to support WSC Worker Power work.

· Liaising with community and civil society organisations to build strong community networks.

· To ensure that those in need of support access WSC’s Casework service, and/or are signposted to available services, including legal advice.

Casework

· To provide high-quality casework support around housing, debt and employment rights;

· To monitor and respond to email, phone and message enquiries from workers.

· To liaise with external services, including lawyers on legal advice sessions and make appointments for workers to access such advice.

· To support workers to navigate support and advice from external agencies;

· To record worker information using Advice Pro case management software.

Participation

· Support participatory analysis workshops with workers to jointly analyse concerns articulated in order to establish standards workers would like to see upheld for health and social care workers.

· Actively support workers to engage in advocacy, including by providing worker-centred briefings on advocacy processes and meetings, ensuring meaningful participation and leadership by workers.

· Engage with workers via social media and other online tools, through clear communications outputs.

General

· Support the whole organisation goal to integrate workers in all our work at all levels of the organisation.

Person Specification

1) KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Understanding of how NGOs operate and knowledge of the issues on which WSC works: labour rights, migrant rights, organising, anti-trafficking and human rights.
• Experience in worker organising, engaging with workers and upholding labour rights, or support provision to workers through casework.

2) QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree level in public policy, law, or human rights or equivalent experience.
• A valid UK Driving license

3) EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

•  Experience in labour organising or worker support - 2 years
• Experience of engaging with people with lived experience of the issues on which the organisation works and ensuring they are involved in decision-making processes - 1 year
• Use of equipment and case management systems & Standard Microsoft Office suite - 1 year
• Fluency in English (verbal and written)
• Working competence in at least one other language spoken by migrant social care workers (eg Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, Bengali)
• Experience of work in a precarious sector (eg social care, agriculture, hospitality)
• Experience of work in social care
• Experience of handling a caseload and providing impartial, confidential advice - 1 year
• Experience of facilitating public outreach sessions/events - 1 year
• Experience of communication to wide audiences via a range of social media platforms (eg Tik-tok, Instagram, Telegram, X, Bluesky) - 2 years
• Experience of building and developing relationships with community and civil society organisations - 1 year 

4. PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Enthusiastic and committed to advancing workers’ rights.
• Empathy with workers in high-risk labour sectors and the work of WSC.
• Strong work ethic: A self-starter with high-energy levels, ability to use own initiative, prioritise, make decisions and implement them, function to deadlines.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative and respectful relationships across the organisation and with workers.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required, to travel and spend occasional nights away from home. 
• Sound understanding of equal opportunities, data protection and confidentiality.

Applications to consist of a CV and supporting statement no longer than one side of A4 outlining how you meet the skills and experience required.

Job overview

Since 1999, RUHX has had an unwavering commitment to excellence that has extended beyond NHS budgets, supporting the RUH and community healthcare. We have gone further to give every patient the extra extraordinary care they deserve while supporting our staff to do what they do best and furthering innovation within our hospitals. We’re out there in our community, collaborating with the people and organisations that drive real change. And we’re making sure that every penny we raise goes towards improving health, happiness, and well-being for everyone in our community.

Every day on our team is a unique experience, offering a flexible work environment. We believe in a balanced approach, with equal time spent working from home, in the office, and engaging with our community.

Our track record speaks volumes, evidenced by £10m raised for the Dyson Cancer Centre, which opened in April 2024, the introduction of Robotic Surgery in 2023 following a £2.3m campaign, £1m+ for the Breast Unit expansion in 2022 and many other projects. We have numerous other initiatives on the horizon—this is an exciting time to join the team.

Main duties of the job

Due to internal promotion, we are now recruiting for a new Legacy and Tribute Manager; you’ll have many opportunities to make your mark and the freedom to try new ideas. You will also be supported by a culture that encourages learning and being positively disruptive.

This is a key fundraising role in the organisation focusing on, and further developing, implementing and evaluating, our Legacy and Tribute Funds programme. You will need to feel comfortable promoting this critical fundraising area and be prepared to emotionally engage with / invest in relationships with supporters and their families.

You will need experience in fundraising and especially legacy marketing. You must have sound knowledge of the legal processes and procedures that cover the management and administration of Wills/legacies by the legal profession. We will help support you to growing your career in the charity sector whilst being part of an ambitious and fun team going further to give every patient the extra extraordinary care they deserve.

Closing date: 20/01/2025 23:59