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The Boaz Trust is a Manchester-based charity that started 20 years ago as an outworking of the founder's Christian faith. Last year we provided trauma-informed and person-centred housing and support for more than 200 people facing homelessness after seeking safety in the UK through our floating support and 17 properties that we manage.

This new role is a key part of our strategy to increase our capacity to provide accommodation for more people in the Greater Manchester area working in partnership with GMCA and a range of local and national stakeholders. You will report directly to the CEO and Board and be part of the Senior Leadership Team building on our unique experience of providing both housing-focused and floating support for people who have recently been granted refugee status, as well as those who have been refused asylum and who are facing homelessness.

In the current climate, this work is needed more than ever. We are therefore looking for an experienced and dynamic leader to develop our accommodation services. The ideal candidate will have experience / knowledge of;

• procuring and managing accommodation services (including shared housing)
• social housing standards, regulations and other relevant housing legislation
• project, contract or budgetary management
• managing a team of staff and contractors 
• building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, to increase impact and sustainability. 

We are looking for someone with ambition and drive to build on our experience and reputation as well as getting involved in the day-to-day delivery of housing management in a small team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to use their experience to make a big difference to the lives of hundreds of people and to shape the future direction and strategy of the organisation.

The successful candidate will need to be supportive of the Christian ethos and values of the charity. However, diversity, equity and inclusion are also important to us at Boaz Trust so we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

For a full Job Description and Person Specification as well as more details about the role and the organisation download our 'recruitment pack'. 

The Vacancy

Saferworld’s funding base has grown significantly over the last few years, with the majority of funds coming from institutional donors, including the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), the US Government/USAID, the European Union (EU), and other European Governments, such as the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) and the Netherlands Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MFA) and grants coming from few foundations/philanthropic institutions. This role will support the organisation’s work towards growing, sustaining and diversifying its funding base across different income streams (trusts and foundations, commercial income, individual and major gifts donors) through researching and identifying new funding opportunities, supporting with drafting proposals, alongside maintaining and improving systems to capture critical funding information that supports our planning and budgeting processes.

The Funding Officer plays a critical role in supporting global fundraising efforts at Saferworld through:

• Ensuring that relevant colleagues across the organisation are aware of new and upcoming funding opportunities;
• Managing, keeping information up to date, and refining effective systems to record, track and analyse organisational funding activity and performance;
• Providing support to fundraising efforts by contributing to drafting proposals including filing and collecting relevant documents, fulfilling due diligence requirements, drafting donor mappings, and supporting co-design processes, and recruitment and retaining of new individual and major gifts donors.

For more information about the roles and responsibilities, person specification and any other requirements, please refer to the job document.

Saferworld reserves the right to close this vacancy early given sufficient quality applicants. We therefore encourage early applications to avoid missing out.

The Organisation

Saferworld is an international organisation dedicated to conflict prevention and peacebuilding programming, policy and practice. We collaborate with institutions and work directly with partners across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Europe to tackle diverse factors that drive violent conflict, injustice and insecurity. We participate in major global policy debates on peace, justice and security to influence change.

For more information about Saferworld as an organisation, our commitment to diversity and inclusion, safeguarding, interview process or staff benefits, please refer to our website or jobs page.

Leading heritage charity, The Landmark Trust is seeking a new member of a successful Development team that raises philanthropic funding in support of our award-winning heritage conservation projects throughout Britain.

Our charity saves historic buildings in danger of being lost forever. We are passionate about heritage conservation, crafts skills, and making precious places available for all to enjoy. You'll be working on a varied and ambitious pipeline of rescue projects which depend on the success of our fundraising - from a WW2 control tower in Hampshire to a 1720s Palladian villa near Edinburgh - and other projects.

You'll be making a difference in a programme of philanthropic giving from trusts, foundations and individuals supporting capital appeals and other areas of Landmark’s work including the island of Lundy. Managing your own portfolio of supporters and prospects you will bring high standards of donor care to grow income and sustain long-term relationships.The role reports to the Development Manager (Major Gifts). Includes trusts prospect identification and research, writing compelling proposals, case studies and updates to demonstrate our impact. 

Newcomers say we're a friendly bunch who work hard, where everyone has a clear purpose, and we all pull together towards a common goal. We are a flat, agile organisation, proud and passionate about the work we do.

Some travel will be required for site visits, meetings, and events to engage supporters and prospects face to face with the Landmark Trust’s varied work throughout the UK.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 1st December 2024.

Location: London, minutes from Old Street Station

Location type: Hybrid

Reporting to: Chair of the Board of Trustees

Annual salary: Upwards of £105K GBP

Contract type: Permanent

Working hours:Full-time (35 per week worked on a hybrid basis)

Candidate level:  Chief Executive Officer

MAP’s Mission

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. MAP is the leading UK charity delivering health and medical care to those worst affected by conflict, occupation, and displacement in the occupied Palestinian territory and Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon.

Job Purpose

MAP is in a period of ambitious growth and rapid development, as we respond to the massive humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and in the West Bank and Lebanon. The role of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is to provide leadership, drive and direction in the development and delivery of MAP’s new strategic ambition, maximising the charity’s sustainable impact.

This is a key role for MAP, and it is expected that the job holder would be making a long-term commitment to the organisation. The post-holder will be tasked with leading MAP to deliver on the strategic ambition of becoming a high impact, global £50 M+ income organisation which enables over 1 million Palestinians to access improved healthcare annually by 2028.  MAP’s income in 2023 was £35 M and the forecast for 2024 is £47 M.

Duties and Key Responsibilities

Vision and leadership

• Provide vision, leadership, direction and drive to achieve MAP’s strategic ambition and mission.
• Drive forward organisational transformation, together with the Senior Management Team, always remaining true to MAP’s values and focus on being locally led.
• Ensure that the Board of Trustees and its appointed committees are supported in their responsibility to ensure robust governance of MAP and provide advice and information to the Trustees regarding organisational performance and direction.
• Ensure that the organisation embeds a focus on impact and the use of data in decision-making, course corrected as necessary during its development.
• Strengthen and protect MAP’s reputation externally and internally at all times, ensuring the effective mitigation and management of risks.

External relations and influence

• Act as an advocate and spokesperson for MAP at the highest level with the UK and other governments, the UN and similar institutions - building relationships that maximise the organisation’s influence over policies and practices that affect the health and dignity of Palestinians.
• Ensure MAP continues to develop strong relationships of trust with partners and networks central to MAP’s way of working. 
• Represent MAP effectively in the national and international media, enhancing the charity’s image and profile.
• Actively promote and represent MAP while maintaining our commitment to ensuring the Palestinian people we serve have access to international forums and are provided with a platform to speak out about issues impacting their right to health. 

Organisational development

• Work with the senior management team (SMT) to provide effective and inspirational leadership across the range of MAP’s functions and offices, creating a culture focused on impact, and an inclusive, values-driven working environment.
• Ensure the development and delivery of high-quality programmes that further MAP’s organisational objectives and meet the needs of the Palestinian communities living under occupation and as refugees.
• Oversee the development and implementation of MAP’s advocacy and communications strategy in a highly sensitive, rapidly changing environment.
• Ensure the development of robust systems for the close monitoring of financial budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure that MAP’s new fundraising strategy is successfully implemented and delivers against targets on sustainable income growth.
• Assess new markets for MAP to fundraise in and recommend a way forward on investment to the Board.
• Ensure that there is a robust approach to risk management, safeguarding, safety and security, due diligence, audit, and compliance with charity and company law and guidelines, and local and other relevant regulatory requirements.

General responsibilities

• Support the mission, ethos and values of MAP.
• Support and promote diversity, inclusivity and equality of opportunity in the workplace and externally
• Work collaboratively with others in all aspects of our work.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experienced leader in the non-profit sector or public sector in a relevant field, preferably with experience of international development and work in complex, protracted emergencies.
• Track record of driving organisational change and delivering clear results.
• Experience implementing strategies and using data to inform decision-making.
• Experience of working with a Board and a good understanding of charity governance.
• Working at the Executive Director level or equivalent as part of the senior management team within a complex organisation with geographical spread.
• Evidence of understanding the needs of Palestinian communities living under occupation and as refugees.
• Evidence of understanding the complex political and diplomatic landscape charities working with Palestinians operate in.
• A clear understanding of the importance of shifting the balance of power and influence for disadvantaged groups and empowering marginalised communities.
• Line management of senior staff, preferably including management of staff at remote locations, and experience managing a diverse workforce.
• Track record of leading and representing organisations with multiple stakeholders and relationships and of building strong relationships of trust with partners and allies.
• Experience in managing programmes and substantial budgets and resources.
• Experience communicating and influencing effectively with external audiences to influence outcomes such as government, parliament, donors and the media.
• Working in the international sector preferably in the Middle East and/or working in conflict settings.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• A record of high-impact leadership in a fast-paced organisation working in difficult settings. 
• Strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and media work.
• Sound financial management.
• Ability to inspire, empower and support people to achieve organisational objectives and sustained high levels of performance.
• Strong emotional intelligence and personal integrity
• Diplomatic skills and political judgement.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and to navigate complex topics with significant scrutiny.

Personal attributes and other requirements

• Able to travel extensively, mainly to Israel, Palestine and Lebanon.
• Able to work some evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice, inclusivity and equal opportunities. 
• Commitment to upholding the rights of people facing disadvantage and discrimination.

Terms and Conditions

This job description reflects the key requirements of the role and does not form part of your contract of employment. It can be amended from time to time as the needs of the organisation require and as appropriate to the role.

An offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and social media checks.

The deadline for applications is Sunday December 1st, 2024.

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Daryl Upsall International actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. In recruiting candidates, we seek candidates with the proven skills required; irrespective of race, gender, religion or belief, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Lindsey Lodge Hospice and Healthcare is looking for a new Chief Executive with the professionalism, vision, credibility, commitment, resilience and leadership qualities to ensure that the charity continues to deliver the highest level of quality care for the community of North Lincolnshire and East Riding.

At Lindsey Lodge Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care to local people and families living with life limiting illnesses
and have been central to specialist End of Life care provision to our community for over 30 years.

Care is not only for those in the last months or days of life but aimed to help those from diagnosis of a life limiting
condition to live well and have a good quality of life in the community, managing symptoms of disease progression.
Families and carers are integral to the care, and our model aims to understand needs and support appropriately,
particularly with pre- and post-bereavement support.

We work closely with the NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, primary and secondary care and social
care colleagues and the Collaborative of six independent hospitals covering the regional ICB.

We work in a changing and challenging operating environment, but through our expert and highly committed team, and
an openness to development and collaboration, we are very well placed to continue our track record of growth and
development. Our CE will lead this work, providing dynamic, high-level strategic and operational leadership and
management with an emphasis on ensuring the highest standards of specialist palliative and end of life care at the heart of
all activities.

Key details
• Role: Chief Executive – Lindsey Lodge Hospice and Healthcare
• Contract: permanent, full time
• Salary: circa £95,000
• Location: Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire – 4+ days per week to be spent on site, on average

The successful candidate will be a compassionate, solutions focused and visionary leader, with proven experience at
senior management / executive level gained within a healthcare environment. An accomplished communicator, they will
have instant credibility when engaging with both internal and external stakeholders, coupled with the ability to work with
a diverse range of stakeholders, creating partnerships and encouraging increased collaboration. Their specific experience
will include:

• A proven track record of strategic leadership coupled with experience of managing, developing, and influencing
others to deliver results, engendering a culture of team working
• Demonstrable record of establishing a strong performance culture, inspiring, motivating and empowering people to
meet corporate objectives and deliver services that are responsive, patient-focused and achieve results
• Relevant experience in developing or re-designing services to and in response to an increase, change in demand, or
financial constraint
• Direct involvement in translating broad strategies into specific objectives and action plans and aligning processes
and systems to achieve strategic priorities
• Experience of effectively managing resources and budgets, as well as experience of delivering long-term financial
sustainability and value for money.

If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role with details on how to apply, please send an expression of
interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills at
Harris Hill via the apply button. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny at theabove address with suitable times to speak.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 2nd December

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.

Team: Community Fundraising

Location: Scotland South (Dumfries & Galloway, South & East Ayrshire, North & South Lanarkshire, Glasgow, East & West Lothian, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Dunbartonshire, Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire)

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday with occasional weekend working for events

Salary: Up to £32,013.24 per annum

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Community Fundraising Officer:

• This role supports the delivery, growth and reach of community fundraising in a defined geographical location and supports the development and delivery of a local fundraising strategy in line with the organisation’s broader income generation objectives.
• The Community Fundraising Officer will establish, implement, develop and maximize all community fundraising opportunities, increase income, deliver exceptional supporter stewardship and exemplary volunteer management, working collaboratively with the Community Fundraising Hub Manager and Community Fundraising Volunteer Team Leader to build on past successes and develop a diverse pipeline of community fundraising events and activities that respond to local audience needs.
• The role will also build and develop exceptional fundraising relationships with supporters and volunteers within the defined geographical location to harness the power of our local footprint and raise income and awarenes

About the Community Fundraising team:

• We sit within the Community Events team
• Our team is responsible for leading and supporting community activites to drive and grow our community fundraised income.
• We currently have a team of 30+

What we’re looking for in our Community Fundraising Officer:

• Evidence of raising funds in a community fundraising environment
• Planning, organising and delivering campaigns, activities and plans including marketing.
• Evidence of working to and achieving objectives
• Direct experience of working with volunteers 
• A valid UK driving license and access to a car

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 17th November 2024

Virtual interview date: 22nd November 2024

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. Anonymised application form

2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

The Diocese is seeking a Church Building Support Officer to join our team on a fixed-term contract, to work closely with parishes to help secure sustainable futures for some of our most historic and cherished church buildings. You'll help PCCs to identify and explore complimentary non-worship uses for their buildings, helping them to become vibrant and viable centres of mission and community life. You’ll support them in ensuring the church buildings are fit for the future, fostering greater community engagement, and developing long-term sustainability strategies.

This role offers the opportunity to be part of a developing church buildings strategy, shaping the future approach to church building support within the Diocese. You will work closely with a range of stakeholders to bring these strategies to life, ensuring that churches remain places of worship, community activity, and cultural significance.

This is a new fixed-term post funded by the Church Commissioners of the Church of England through their Buildings for Mission funding. The funding is for an initial period of twenty months, ending in September 2026, unless the funding is extended.

The main responsibilities of the Church Building Support Officer are:

• Work with Parochial Church Councils (PCCs) to develop community action plans that align with local needs.

• Support PCCs in identifying mixed-use opportunities for the church building

• Facilitate the building of strong relationships with local groups, charities, and other partners to promote the wider use of church buildings.

• Help PCCs in maintaining and developing their buildings to accommodate wider uses, and ensure they are kept in good condition

• Foster volunteer engagement, helping churches recruit for new roles and groups to aid long-term sustainability.

• Capture and share key lessons from pilot projects to inform future diocesan strategies.

What we are looking for in a Church Building Support Officer:

• Experienced in project management and/or community development.

• A passion for the conservation and sustainable use of historic buildings.

• Strong relationship-building and networking skills, with experience working with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve shared goals

• An ability to inspire and support volunteer groups.

• A proactive and creative approach to problem-solving.

This post reports to the Church Buildings Development Officer, and is based in the Coventry Diocesan Offices. There will be the option to partially work from home.

For more information and an application form please click apply to be taken to our website

Spurgeons is one of the UK’s leading children’s charities, who are firmly supported by Christian beliefs and values. They help vulnerable children and their families by delivering projects to support them and their communities to find long-lasting solutions to the challenges they face. Their newly established Fundraising team is laying the groundwork to secure vital income for our life-changing services.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to lead a passionate team, spark meaningful change, and leave a lasting legacy for generations to come!  You will be instrumental in creating transformative opportunities for children, young people, and families who rely on Spurgeons’ vital services.

As the Director of Fundraising, you’ll champion bold strategies to grow income as part of the new 2030 strategy, enhancing impact through exciting new contracts and partnerships. You'll lead the creation of transformative partnerships, extend their reach, and ensure continued support for those who depend on their services. 

Your role will inspire a dedicated team, connect with donors and trusts, and work closely with local authorities and community groups to drive positive change. This is a rare opportunity to shape a fundraising strategy and create a lasting legacy that supports vulnerable children and families for years to come.

For more information, please contact Adam Stacey, Managing Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

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

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

Closing date: 24 November 2024
Interviews with Charisma: Must be completed by 26 November 2024
First stage interviews with Spurgeons: 6 December 2024
Second stage interviews with Spurgeons: 13 December 2024
Final stage interviews with Spurgeons: 10 January 2025

Join Our Team – Fundraising & Grants Officer

Are you looking for flexible hours with remote working options? Do you have strong organisational and administration skills and enjoy building relationships? We’re excited to welcome a Fundraising & Grants Officer to our team! You’ll support the Head of Business Development & Partnerships in securing essential funding for Action for Family Carers, keeping our fundraising efforts running smoothly.

While previous fundraising experience is a plus, it’s not essential—if you bring transferable skills from business development, marketing, or similar fields, we’d love to hear from you. With strong communication skills and a knack for using data to build compelling cases, you’ll manage smaller bids independently and assist with larger applications and proposals. Your main role will be coordinating funding applications and reports and researching new funding opportunities like corporate partnerships. You will also support our community fundraisers.

Bring your ideas and creativity as we work together to innovate and develop new income streams!

About Us:

Action for Family Carers is a well-established Essex-based charity dedicated to supporting unpaid carers and young carers. We've been making a positive impact for over 30 years.

What We Offer:

· Salary: £26,300 per annum FTE (£15,780 actual)

· Contract: Permanent

· Hours: 21 hours per week - Flexible days/hours, hybrid office/home working

· Location: Brickhouse Farm, Poulton Close, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6NG

Benefits:

· Full induction and relevant training

· Contributory work-based pension scheme

· Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

· Flexible working arrangements

Apply Now:

If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team, contribute to meaningful work, and make a positive impact, we want to hear from you! Read the full Job Description and Person Specification and send a CV and covering letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the person specification, applications without this may not be considered.

Closing date for applications 5pm, Wednesday 11th December 2024

We will be interviewing applicants on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the application window if we appoint a suitable candidate.

Action for Family Carers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

 Job Title: Chief Resilience Officer

Salary:  £87,000 per annum – Band I

Location:Gilwell Park (Hybrid working)

Contract Type: Permanent

 Working Hours: 35 hours per week

As The Scouts continues to navigate an exciting and challenging period of transformation, we’re committed to ensuring resilient, safe, and strategically aligned operations to drive impactful growth and deliver maximum value to our movement. This journey involves building sustainable frameworks, responding to complex challenges, and establishing best-in-class standards in operational safety and safeguarding.

To lead this effort, we have created a new role of Chief Resilience Officer. This is a unique leadership opportunity to develop a strategic vision for operational resilience and safety transformation, directly contributing to our mission of positive, enduring change. This role will have high visibility, collaboration with senior leaders, and a direct impact on our long-term success.

The Role
In this influential, strategic role, you will lead The Scouts response to pressing operational priorities, oversee safety initiatives and our transformation work in this area, and work to embed a proactive, resilient operational culture. Partnering with the Executive Director of Operations, the broader leadership team and senior volunteers, this role will help shape the future and have a lasting impact on the movement.

Core Strategic Responsibilities

• Strategic Safety Transformation: Lead a comprehensive safety transformation, ensuring robust and proactive standards across all operational activities, with a focus on volunteer-led initiatives.
• Inquest Response and Legacy Work: Develop and execute strategic response plans to address ongoing inquest findings

Who We’re Looking For
We seek a forward-thinking leader with deep experience in senior operational roles, preferably within volunteer-driven or complex organizations. The ideal candidate will bring:

• Visionary Leadership: Strategic insight with a demonstrated ability to translate high-level objectives into actionable, impactful plans.
• Operational and Change Management Expertise: Proven track record in driving transformative change and operational resilience in complex environments.
• Advanced Knowledge in Safety: Expertise in health & safety and practices tailored to volunteer-led services.
• Emotional Intelligence and Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster trust and alignment with both senior leaders and volunteers.
• Adaptability and Resilience: Comfort in managing ambiguity and evolving needs with a focus on long-term objectives and strategic growth.

If you’re ready to leverage your expertise to drive strategic transformation and make an enduring impact, we encourage you to apply.

What we offer in return:

We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country. We prepare young people with skills for life, we believe that hard works pays off and always invest in our staff, becoming Investor in People Gold 2022.

For a full list of our benefits click .

Closing date: 19 November 2024 

Virtual interviews via Microsoft Teams in the week commencing 2 December 2024

The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

Strictly no agencies

The Christie Charity is a vibrant, fast moving, energetic organisation with a passionate team and a fantastic reputation. We exist to solely support The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and its patients providing enhanced services over and above what the NHS funds.

 The Charity Finance Director will oversee the Charity’s finances, including financial planning, forecasting and reporting. They will be an integral part of the senior leadership team working closely with the Chief Executive and the board of trustees to achieve strategic objectives.

 This is a really exciting time to join the Charity as we continue to embed our change of governance structure and develop new ways of generating income, including social investment opportunities.

 This senior level role requires a team player with integrity and resourcefulness, coupled with exceptional analytic and problem-solving skills and the drive and motivation to support the Charity’s ambitions.

At Independent Age, we believe that no older person should face financial hardship. That’s why, by 2027, our goal is to have improved the lives of one million older people.

Our impact across policy, campaigning, information and advice, grant-making and partnerships improves lives by increasing the financial well-being of older people in financial hardship, enabling greater choice and independence in wider areas of life. We want to find talented individuals from diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey. 

Responsibilities and Person Specification: 

This role at Independent Age is a brilliant opportunity to work on our grant funding programmes, involving support of grant management, applications, assessments, and funding administration. The postholder will foster positive connections with funded organisations, service partners and individual grant holders, contribute to the review and analysis of grant and partnership reporting and evaluations, and help communicate the impact of grants working with multiple stakeholders. You will support with creating value-adding opportunities for grantees, from organising engaging training to hosting networking events.

A strong understanding of grant making and experience in supporting partnerships, a project, or programme of work, your collaborative approach, outstanding interpersonal skills, and commitment to customer service will be important for this role. You should also have excellent administrative and organisational skills, a keen eye for detail and be experienced in data management. 

For full details on the role and requirements, please review the job description and person specification.  If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.

This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9 day fortnight.

What it’s like to work at Independent Age: 

We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included. 

We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits. 

We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office usually attend 1 day per week). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working.

You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age by visiting the Careers page on our website.

Application Process: 

To apply, please visit our website to submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format). 

To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement. Please do not omit dates of employment. Please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name.

Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. A Basic DBS Certificate will be required for this role. 

Closing Date: 23:59 on Monday 18th November 2024 

Interview Dates:  

• First Interviews will be held online on Thursday 28th November 2024 
• Second Interviews will be held in person on Thursday 5th December 2024 at Independent Age, 19 Avonmore Road, W14 8RR. 

Are you an ambitious and visionary leader with a passion for delivering holistic, trauma-informed services?

The Nelson Trust is looking for its next CEO to provide inspiring leadership and steer the organisation on the next exciting phase of its journey. Bringing belief, hope and long-term recovery across the South West and Wales, the charity supports people affected by trauma, living with multiple layers of disadvantage and substance use. The Nelson Trust's hallmark is a values-led and trauma-informed approach that centres client needs at the heart of every decision.

Salary: £100-110k per annum
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week, full time
Location: Hybrid, working across the region (head office in Stroud and locations across South West & Wales), willingness to travel and work flexibly to meet business and geographical needs
Benefits: 30 days holiday, 6 % employer pension contribution, enhanced maternity and sickness
Culture: Supportive, flexible and values-led

About the charity

The Nelson Trust has grown rapidly in recent years and now provides an increasingly wide range of services, including their celebrated gender-specific work via women's centres and women-only residential rehabilitation houses (which currently makes up around 90% of delivery), as well as rehabilitation, therapy, education and training for all genders.

With the support of an engaged and proactive Board, as well as an incredibly passionate staff team, you'll drive The Nelson Trust forward with values-led leadership and clarity of vision. Current income sits at £11 million with approximately 250 staff. The Nelson Trust has a complex funding structure, mostly made up of contract income and additional support from fundraised activity with ambition to continue to diversify.

About the role

As incoming CEO, you'll be tasked with developing a new five-year strategic plan (2025-2030) that ensures the charity's sustainability and continued commitment to excellence and innovation. You'll also ensure The Nelson Trust is placed firmly on the map, as a respected voice and advocate at local, regional and national policy-making level.

The organisation's effectiveness and impact relies on the depth and quality of its partnerships, forged and embedded across a wide geography with national and local governments, agencies and communities.

About you

This is an absolutely vital recruit for The Nelson Trust, so we're looking for someone with confidence and capability across a range of essential criteria. We are open to someone with previous experience at this level, or someone stepping into their first CEO role.

Here are key elements on our 'essential' list, we'd encourage you to consider how you meet each one:

• Significant leadership experience (within a multi-million pound organisation) delivering person-centred and trauma-informed services.
• Emotionally intelligent leader with a motivating leadership style.
• Skilled and passionate builder of teams, creating an environment where people can thrive.
• Leads by example, embodying and embedding values throughout.
• Knowledge and expertise in securing charity sector contracts and fundraising.
• Confident external advocate, welcomes and encourages collaborative outreach.
• Strong track-record of engaging and partnering with multiple stakeholders.
• Solid understanding and ability to develop robust governance frameworks that maximise operational efficiency and excellence.

Of course, we'll need to see passion, commitment and ambition for The Nelson Trust's ethos too.

There's so much potential to make a big impact here. If we've captured your imagination, then we'd love you to get in touch.

To apply, all you need to do is send a copy of your CV or profile to Amelia Lee as the first step. We'll be back in touch with further details on the application process, providing your experience meets the brief.

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 11^th December
Interviews: TBC, likely to be early to mid January

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

Housing Officer

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Contract: 12 Months
Salary: £24,337 per annum
Responsible to: Housing Operations Lead
Location:Option to work from the office in Chorley or a mix of home and office working. As this role requires extensive travel to multiple locations in Lancashire, a full driver’s license and access to transport is required.

Do you want to join an organisation who are passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing for Lancashire communities?

We’re looking for a capable and caring person to join Lancashire Mind’s existing Housing Team. Under the direction of the Housing Operations Lead, you will manage a caseload of tenants with enduring mental health conditions, living in properties which are managed by Lancashire Mind.

Via home visits, you will work with each tenant to agree a support plan to enable them to maintain their tenancy and move towards independent living.

You will build strong working relationships with local services to ensure a coordinated approach to supporting tenants, whilst at the same time developing and maintaining good working relationships with other local services and organisations that provide support services to tenants.

You will complete and update records of interactions with tenants on the internal database and input data accurately onto monitoring spreadsheets.

To succeed in the role, you will need excellent communication skills, be IT literate, and able to establish relationships based on trust with different people.

You will be flexible and adaptable with excellent time management and organisational skills. This is an exciting time as Lancashire Mind is growing and we want someone who believes in our vision of a Lancashire where everyone can have the best mental health and wellbeing possible.

Lancashire Mind has a dedicated workplace wellbeing programme to ensure staff are supported with their own wellbeing which includes an Employee Assistance Programme, a half-day wellbeing day and wellbeing activities throughout the year.

We offer a workplace pension scheme, paid emergency time off to care for dependents, regular supervision, and a commitment to supporting learning and development opportunities. We have also recently enhanced our annual leave offer with basic annual leave of 25 days, plus 3 days closure between Christmas and New Year, long service leave, the option to buy or sell annual leave and a half-day wellbeing day for all staff.

Above all, we are a friendly and supportive place to work; ‘Great staff team, positive and supportive culture’ - Lancashire Mind wellbeing survey, March 2024.

Please note: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Deadline for applications 9am on Monday 25th of November

Interview date: Thursday 5th of December