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Hibiscus Initiatives is a passionate, women’s organisation, delivering high impact advocacy and advice services for more than 35 years to those at the intersection of the Criminal Justice and Immigration systems. As an organisation, we have distinct expertise in working with Black and minoritised women in prison, in the community and in immigration removals centres.

Our holistic and trauma informed approach makes a real and lasting impact on women's lives. We aim to make a difference within the criminal justice and immigration systems too by working with women and amplifying their own voices, so their experience is recognised by those making policy decisions

We are particularly keen to attract talent from Black and minoritised communities and those with lived experience of immigration, the criminal justice systems, and/or gender-based violence.

Hibiscus adopts anti-racist; anti-oppression, and feminist principles and believes in the importance of nurturing a diverse team who can embody these principles.

We are committed to the wellbeing and development of our staff. We provide regular training and other learning opportunities and offer wellbeing classes and activities, clinical supervision, an Employee Assistance Program and other benefits to support staff wellbeing.

This post is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 paragraph 1, Equality Act 2010.

About the Role

We are now recruiting for a Fundraising and Grant Management Specialist to support the Senior Leadership Team in developing and implementing Hibiscus’ Fundraising & Partnerships Strategy.

The successful candidate will be motivated and passionate about the rights of migrant women affected by the criminal justice and immigration systems, and will workThis post holder will identify and plan funding approaches in support of the organisation’s aims and objectives. They will manage current funding relationships whilst developing strong relationships with new funders who can support the charity’s work long-term. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a rolling programme of applications, planning compelling and targeted proposals in support of Hibiscus’ work and develop a fundraising database to track applications. This will involve exploring opportunities for Hibiscus to diversify its funding, working with SLT and the board to identify and cultivate strategically appropriate contacts. The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring stakeholder engagement by producing reports and updates for doners and trusts, facilitating the trauma-informed participation of Hibiscus’ service users in fundraising and establishing good working relationships with colleagues. They will play an active role in communicating relevant information to colleagues, and will work with colleagues to develop impactful, meaningful and data driven proposals.

The successful candidate be responsible for maintaining Hibiscus’ fundraising and development libraries, resources, and directories, including accurate records to monitor feedback. They will support the management of a case studies library, and work as part of the wider team, encouraging dialogue, promoting understanding and championing the work of Hibiscus.

[Please note: Successful candidates will need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years to ensure the clearance process is authorised.]

Salary
 £30,500 - £34,000 *
*negotiable up to the mid-point of the salary band, depending on experience  

Team
Operations

Duration
12 months (possible extension subject to funding)

Hours
Full-time (35 hours per week)

Location
Hibiscus Head Office and across London, with flexible working arrangements considered.

Reporting to
Director of Operations

About You

We are particularly keen to attract talent from Black and minoritised communities and those with lived experience of immigration, the criminal justice systems, and/or gender-based violence.

The successful candidate will be motivated and passionate about the rights of migrant women affected by the criminal justice and immigration systems, with successful fundraising experience and excellent writing, research, and stakeholder engagement skills. They will have a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field, and/or experience in developing and implementing fundraising strategies to a high standard.

The candidate will have strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills, be able to set personal priorities, objectives and deadlines while maintaining a focus on key organisational and strategic priorities. They will work effectively as part of a team and demonstrate significant emotional resilience and intelligence. They will be familiar with and confident navigating data protection in relation to fundraising, always ensuring their work is grounded in the ethos, aims and objectives of Hibiscus Initiatives and human rights in general.The successful candidate will be able to acquire new skills and demonstrate a strong commitment to learning. Political awareness and knowledge of political developments in immigration law and policy is desirable. They will demonstrate a commitment to Hibiscus' ethos aims and objectives, including having an intersectional and anti-racist approach to the work and a comprehensive understanding of one of more of Hibiscus’ key work areas.

Global Canopy is a data-driven not for profit delivering real transparency and accountability for market impacts on nature and people. Our special focus is on ending deforestation – an essential step in achieving urgent global goals on climate, nature and human rights.

As People and Culture Manager, working to the Director of Planning and Execution, you will be responsible for the evolution of the People function at Global Canopy. Providing support to the Leadership Team and colleagues across teams, you will be at the heart of an inclusive culture. You will lead on People initiatives that create stronger relationships, more effective learning and professional development, and crucially better delivery of our work and greater impact as an organisation.

You will bring strong relationship-building and influencing skills and deep technical expertise to ensure that we can recruit, retain, develop, support and deeply engage the people we rely on to deliver our vital work for forests, nature and human rights. You will manage all aspects of team members’ journey with the organisation, including recruitment, performance management, employee relations and payroll.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, these are the things that will matter the most: 

• People-first and positive approach to HR management 
• Broad experience of managing human resources work across organisations, with a good understanding of HR procedures and legislation in the UK
• A deep alignment with our values and our mission, and a passion for collaboratively contributing to a deeply grounded organisational culture in which people thrive

Essential behavioural competencies: 

• Leading with warmth 
• Credibility as both structured and effective as well as emotionally intelligent
• Able to handle difficult situations sensitively and confidentially
• Initiative & ability to manage and prioritise own workload, working to deadlines
• Creativity

At Global Canopy, we value diversity and inclusion. You can read our diversity statement on our website. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to having a team with a diverse set of skills, experiences and abilities.

Global Canopy works on issues of global deforestation. We are particularly interested in strengthening our team to include those with a background from forest regions such as Latin America and South East Asia. We would welcome applications from people from these regions.

Applicant data will be managed in accordance with the candidate privacy policy available on our website. 

If you are an experienced administrator looking for a rewarding new role, Respond has an exciting opportunity for you. 

The Clinical Service Administrator supports the administrative and operational functions of the psychotherapy service. The role acts as the first point of contact for clients, families, external stakeholder and members of staff. It may also involve some administrative support for the wider team. Excellent administration abilities, strong IT skills, discretion and a warm, professional manner are essential.

Respond is entering its thirty third year as a charity and has grown from a small London based charity to a medium sized national charity in recent years.  Our mission is to reduce the impact of trauma in the lives of people with learning disabilities and autistic people, by developing trusting relationships, through psychotherapeutically informed services.  

Further information about Respond     

An important part of our work at Respond is working in a trauma-informed way. What this means for us is that we hold in mind the impact of trauma at all levels of the organisation, and all staff take part in reflective practice or team dynamics.     

We provide a range of trauma-informed services for children, young people, adults and professionals. These include psychotherapy, advocacy, campaigning, training and other support services. The work we do is generally long term in recognition of research that clients with autism and learning disabilities who have experienced abuse and trauma take longer to process their trauma and to recover. 

We are keen to encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates including people with lived experience, who are both interested in working in partnership to provide support, as well as supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic people who have experienced trauma.    

We are committed to the furthering of human rights, equality, and positive social change through our therapeutic and advocacy work and are committed to anti-racism and other forms of anti-discriminatory practice. We recognise that we need to continually keep this as a focus in our work and as an integral part of our organisational strategy.      

We celebrate diversity as an employer and as a provider of services to people who often experience multiple discriminations because of (but not limited to) being autistic or having a learning disability and experiences of trauma.   

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement in the person specification, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable for this role.  You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles within the organisation. 

Respond Benefits package (all per financial year)

We offer a generous and comprehensive package of flexible benefits to all of our staff.

• Hybrid working model, which means that if you’re full time you make a commitment to be working in the office at least two days a week, with the remainder working from home.  Part time hours are altered accordingly.   

• Generous paid leave benefits including 28.5 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), with some to be taken between Christmas and New year.

• Up to 4 weeks paid sickness leave at full pay and a further 4 weeks at half pay,

• Discretionary study leave to support training relevant to your role. 

• Paid leave to employees who may need to take one day off a year when a religious festival falls on a workday.

• Up to 5 days paid time off for dependents per financial year.

• Opportunity to apply for up to 2 days (14 hours) paid leave per year to participate in volunteering activities relevant to the role.      

• Access to a workplace pension scheme, administered by NEST, with a minimum 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution from commencement of employment. 

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes 24/7 telephone service and counselling.     

Note all of the above days per annum stated are pro rata’d for part time employees.   

If you’d like to find out more about this role, please read through the job description and our person specification. When you apply, please send a CV and address the points in the person specification in an accompanying supporting statement.   Your statement should be no more than 2 sides of A4. 

Deadline for applications – 11th December 2024 

Interviews  - From 12th December 2024 

Start date – January 2025 

The Chartered College of Teaching is currently working on a number of exciting projects, including internal and external projects, and therefore has multiple fixed term roles available for staff to support our project work. The roles will run for 4 months in the first instance, with potential for extension. There are opportunities to work on projects including AI and edtech, teacher development, and diversity and inclusion. By joining our team as an education project specialist, you’ll be helping us to support teachers, champion great teaching and raise the status of the profession by working on key projects. You are likely to have experience leading or supporting the delivery of projects, experience in or a strong interest in the education sector, and a real passion for making a difference.

Job Title: Education Project Specialist ( AI / edtech / diversity and inclusion / teacher development)
Salary: £32,000-£39,000 per annum dependent on experience
Contract: Fixed term for 4 months with possibility of extension. Open to full-time/part time/freelance. A full working week is 35 hours and we offer flexible working options. We are open to full time or part time candidates, on a payroll basis or freelance contractors on a day rate.
Benefits: Flexible working, generous annual leave, 8.5% employer pension contribution, Paycare, individual and team professional development/learning budget. A full list of our benefits can be found here.
Based: Home based or office based, with hybrid-working options.
Start date: Immediate start.
Deadline: We will be reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis so we will interview as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. Interviews will consist of a task and competency-based interview.
Application: Please apply by uploading your CV and cover letter. Please use the guidance when writing your cover letter and indicate your preference of area / specialism in your cover letter.

We encourage you to apply promptly as we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may complete the process earlier than expected if an excellent candidate is identified at an early stage.

The Organisation

The Chartered College of Teaching is a charity and the professional body for teachers. We are working to empower a knowledgeable and respected teaching profession through membership and accreditation.

We are dedicated to bridging the gap between practice and research and equipping teachers from the moment they enter the classroom with the knowledge and confidence to make the best decisions for their pupils.

We are a growing and multi-skilled team of 30 people, supported by a Board with a significant track record of experience in a range of fields. Our business plan focuses on growing membership and Chartered Status and providing meaningful professional learning opportunities for the teaching profession. 

The Opportunity

Our Education Project Specialists / Project Managers will support the team in delivering ambitious and exciting projects, including internal and external projects with focuses including teacher development, diversity and inclusion, and edtech/AI. Working closely with colleagues, Education Project Specialists will take responsibility for a range of activities, which will include some or all of the following depending on experience and whether full or part time:pro

• Supporting or leading on the delivery of education projects, providing specialist knowledge to deliver these to the highest standard

• Developing and / or commissioning and reviewing content and materials for teachers and school leaders from external partners

• Designing effective professional learning opportunities for teachers and school leaders, including short online learning programmes, events, and resources and toolkits

• Carrying out research, including market research, and analysing data

• Working with colleagues to track and monitor the status of education projects and sharing findings from internal and external projects 

• Coordinating the work of project participants, partner organisations and representing the Chartered College of Teaching at external meetings

• Arranging and participate in meetings, as required

• Performing other activities as and when required in order to fulfil the purpose and requirements of your role.

About You

You do not need to have expertise in all areas, we have multiple roles available! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage you to apply. We’re looking for someone who is motivated by our mission and truly passionate about supporting teachers. 

Desirable knowledge and experience

You will meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Experience of leading, managing or supporting complex projects, including budget and supplier management

• Experience of designing or delivering teacher professional development sessions

• Experience producing content for a range of audiences including teachers

• Experience of delivering online learning

• Knowledge of at least one of: effective use of education technology; assessment; diversity and inclusion; teacher development

• Strong knowledge and experience of using digital tools, including project management tools 

• Experience of teaching in schools in the UK or internationally.

You will also have:

• Excellent written English

• Willingness to develop your skills further and engage actively in CPD activities

• Commitment to equality and diversity, which you demonstrate in your work and daily interactions with colleagues, members and other stakeholders. 

Why Us?

As an organisation we care deeply about creating a working environment that supports our people to grow personally and professionally. These are reflected in our organisational values which outline the distinctive working culture we are looking to create. In particular, these values are reflected in our commitment to: 

• Flexible working: responsive management, flexible hours, hybrid or fully remote working 

• Professional development, including formal and informal training and support 

• Transparency and ownership: we have an open culture that ensures all staff guide our strategic direction 

• Mental health and wellbeing: access to health and wellbeing advice and health cash plan.

Diversity and inclusion at the Chartered College 

As a growing organisation we are committed to:

• Becoming increasingly representative of the sector and geographies that we operate in

• Providing a positive experience of work as part of an inclusive culture led by our organisational values 

• Maintaining an annual EDI action plan - led by the internal team. 

What to expect from the recruitment process

• All applications are anonymised until the point of interview

• Line Managers trained in recognising bias

• We implement a standardised interview template and competencies matrix for a fair and transparent process

• All interviews are conducted via Zoom and the use of camera is optional.

If you require any adjustments in order to proceed with an application please let us know.

For more information about joining the Chartered College, please watch this short video from Dame Alison Peacock (CEO).

Your Personal Data

As part of the recruitment process, the Chartered College of Teaching collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The organisation is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.

Pre-employment checks

All conditional offers of employment are subject to:

• Two satisfactory references

• Proof of qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK.

We are an employer committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with our client to help in their recruitment of Development and Alumnae Relations Officer.

The organisation is the oldest independent girls’ school in London and as such has girls education in its DNA. It is a school that offers forward-thinking and contemporary education to over 1100 students aged 4 to 18. They believe that all girls should be given the opportunity to grow and flourish in an environment where this is no limit to their ambitions. You will find a diverse and dynamic community that values individuality and inclusivity.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious fundraising and/or alumni relations professional to join a newly created Development and Alumnae Relations department. The postholder will support the Head of Development and Alumnae Relations in generating fundraising income for the school and will play an important part in building an active and engaged Alumnae Association to ultimately increase philanthropic support, especially for bursaries.
 
The ideal candidate will be an excellent team player, articulate in all forms of communication, with some experience of working in a successful fundraising and/or alumni relations role, either in an educational environment or in a charity. Proven experience of maintaining and updating a fundraising/alumni database, along with experience of website content management are essential.

We wish to encourage applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Disabled applicants are invited to contact us in confidence at any point during the recruitment process to discuss steps that could be taken to overcome operational difficulties presented by the job, or if any adjustments or support are required regarding the recruitment process.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We look forward to speaking with you soon.

Purpose of the job

At UK Youth, we believe every young person should have access to the opportunities they need to thrive and be empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. This role provides an exciting opportunity to join UK Youth and play a key role in driving forward our new strategy to 2025 ‘Unlocking Youth Work’. As a Trusts & Grants Officer, you will be joining a supportive and highly ambitious Partnerships and Trusts Team sitting within the wider External Relations Department. You will be leading on the relationship management of a portfolio of low to mid value Trusts & Foundations partnerships, building on your knowledge and expertise across relationship management and proactively spotting opportunities to build new relationships with other Trusts & Foundations.

You will split your time between relationship management of existing partnerships and new opportunities, supporting this team to conduct thorough prospect research into our priority sectors, make approaches to prospective partners and supporting with the development of bids.

Key responsibilities

• Leading on the relationship management and stewardship of a portfolio of UK Youth’s low to mid value Trusts & Foundations, maximising income and other mutually beneficial opportunities across in-kind.

• Championing existing partnerships internally to ensure the partnership’s expectations are delivered and exceeded. This includes working to secure engagement from Senior Leadership and relevant colleagues across Communications and Engagement.

• Coordinate with internal groups and senior colleagues across the Impact and Network Delivery teams to write applications and reports.

• Conduct and support colleagues on the Trusts & Foundations team with prospect research, helping to build a strong pipeline of new, well-researched opportunities that have strong alignment with UK Youth’s funding priorities.

• Support the Trusts & Foundations team in making approaches to a list of high value Trust & Foundation prospects, delivering high quality bids to secure new partnerships.

• Support the Partnerships & Trusts Team with ad hoc administrative duties including pipeline reporting, database (CRM) management, and inbox management.

Experience we're after

• Experience of undertaking research/prospecting 

• Experience of leading a funding bid and/or relationship management of a Trust and Foundation 

• Experience of working in a busy team across multiple projects

• Experience of working within a fundraising or similar team 

Who we are

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.

UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.

Why work at UK Youth?

We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising (even for those working remotely!) from lunch and learn sessions, staff quizzes to virtual coffee meet ups.

UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment.

We welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our organisation including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are also currently underrepresented by men, and so are seeking applications from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to bring a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights to UK Youth.

What we can offer you

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:

• Flexible/Agile Working

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)

• Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity

• Other training available in support of your personal and professional development

• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary

• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally

• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.

• IT equipment provided for the duration of contract

• CycleScheme and TechScheme

How to apply

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all.

Closing date: Monday 2nd December 2024 at 8:00am

Provisional Interview Dates: 5th-13th December 2024.

As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.

An exciting job for a motivated, experienced retail manager, that wants to really make a difference. The Store Manager will oversee and expand our charity retail operation at our superstore on Barns Road in Oxford.

Our mission is ending homelessness and you can play a vital part.  The Store Manager is responsible for running our thriving store, selling donated furniture and household goods seven days a week and driving revenue to support our work. This exciting role also involves managing a strong team of staff and volunteers to meet income targets and enhance a thriving, profitable, retail social enterprise. The role supports our values and brand and provides effective leadership, training, and development to staff.  Working closely with our Learning & Development manager and Community manager delivering work experience and learning and development opportunities to the ex-homeless men and women [known as companions] who live within the nearby Emmaus community. Your role will embrace customer service, merchandising, staff supervision and everything else you’d expect in a retail environment, plus overseeing house clearance services and a fleet of five vans that play a crucial role to collect donated items and deliver customer purchases. 

There will never be a dull day in this role and it will suit an individual that is flexible, committed and gains fulfillment from not only acheiving sales targets but also helping people acheive positive change in thier lives.

This is an incredibily rewarding job that involves working directly with the charities beneficies so you get thesee te impact on our work on a day to day basis. The successful candidate will also beneift from a development & training packeage to enable them to further develop their skills & knowledge and take their career to the next level.

You'll also be joining a diverse international movement committed to ending poverty and suffering around the globe

So, if you have great communications skills, experience of retail management and working with vulnerable people and a positive “can do” attitude we would love to hear from you. You will be joining a friendly and enthusiastic team who are passionate about what they do.

Safety Net is a charity supporting the recovery of those affected by rape, exploitation, sexual and domestic abuse across Cumbria. 

We offer free advice, support, counselling, therapy and group work to adults, children and young people who have been affected by abuse and trauma and provide trauma-informed care through a range of services designed to foster recovery and empowerment. 

We have a brilliant opportunity for a highly organised and effective Administration and Operations Lead to play a pivotal role in the smooth running of our organisation. You will be instrumental in ensuring day-to-day operations run effectively, allowing us to focus on providing crucial support to survivors of abuse. 

This role combines leading operations and administrative support with trustee liaison responsibilities.  It also encompasses management of a small team. 

You will have a demonstrable strong background in compliance, leading administration, delivery of services and process driven requirements in a robust and highly effective way.  To do this successfully you will also have developed communication, ICT and interpersonal skills, and have experience of leading operational processes, HR admin and data protection. Essentially, you will have a strong commitment to supporting our values and mission.

Key outcomes of the role are:

• Successful management of referrals for individuals affected by sexual and domestic abuse, ensuring processes are trauma-informed, and overseeing data collection and reporting.

• Effective development and implementation of systems to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness

• Accurate oversight and reporting on project progress, challenges, and proactive problem-solving.

• Total compliance with policy, procedure, and health and safety and legal requirements.

• HR administration, compliance and onboarding of new team members.

Closing date for applications: 9am Tuesday 10th December 2024

Interview to be held on Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th December 2024 in person at our Carlisle Headquarters.

Location: London - Hybrid (2 days office attendance)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Circa £40,000 PA + Benefits.

The Role:
As our Supporter Engagement Manager, you will work to ensure that SPANA provides its supporters and external stakeholders with the best-possible experience of the charity. While line-managing the Supporter Engagement team, your work will range from ensuring SPANA donations and post are compliantly processed, to
co-ordinating responses to enquiries, comments and complaints via post, phone and online. You will also manage the development and delivery of SPANA’s community fundraising programme.

This role will suit a dynamic, agile individual who recognises the importance of customer care and has the ambition to build SPANA’s position as a centre of excellence in supporter engagement.

Supporter Engagement

- Ensure all donations and enquiries are acknowledged appropriately, professionally and within agreed timeframes/our service level agreement, in order to maximise supporter and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Manage the operation of SPANA’s PO Box and London mailing points, ensuring all post is compliantly processed, recorded and scanned.
- Manage the SPANA FAQs, standard enquiry responses and thank you letters to be used by the team.
- Personally handle complaints and any sensitive matters, working with the Head of Supporter Engagement and Database, and the Director of Global Fundraising, Marketing and Communications, as necessary.
- Create and maintain Supporter Engagement process documents and training guides.
- Ensure all Supporter Engagement team interactions with stakeholders are captured on Raiser’s Edge.
- Ensure all donors, supporters and stakeholders have the best-possible experience in every interaction with SPANA.

Community fundraising

- Manage the development and delivery of SPANA’s community fundraising programme, including our current products World Tea Party and Big Knit.
- Ensure the charity meets or exceeds its annual community fundraising income target, whilst managing relevant expenditure.
- Manage the development of community fundraising marketing materials, working with external suppliers and internal stakeholders as necessary.

Management

- Manage the Supporter Engagement team, motivating and developing team members to deliver on objectives and targets.
- Report regularly on the performance of the Supporter Engagement team, compiling key performance figures (e.g. complaints log).
- Manage the workflow of the Supporter Engagement team, ensuring all daily tasks are covered at all times and all team members have a manageable workload.
- Establish good working relationships with our external suppliers, data handlers and agencies, and resolve queries and complaints involving them as necessary.

It should be noted that this job specification and remit may develop over time. The postholder should be happy to adapt and take on new and different tasks within the scope of the role.

Knowledge, Training & Qualifications:

- Knowledge of supporter engagement and customer care policies, process, procedures and programmes.
- Knowledge of community fundraising and supporter events.
- Knowledge of charity fundraising regulations, GDPR and data practices.
- Knowledge of the requirements and expectations of working in the charity sector.
- Knowledge of the animal welfare charity sector (desirable).

Experience

- Experience of working in a supporter engagement role or equivalent, with a track record of developing and maintaining strong and effective relationships with donors, supporters and stakeholders.
- Experience of establishing and development processes and procedures that optimise performance

Skills and Attributes

- Ability to diffuse situations with patience and diplomacy, to be a problem solver and to show sensitivity when required – e.g. when dealing with the bereaved in relation to in-memory gifts.
- Excellent computer skills, including ability to use Microsoft Office 365 suite, including strong Excel and Word skills.
- Database skills, preferably of Raiser’s Edge.
- French speaking (desirable).

For the Full Details and Attributes, please download the full job pack attached to this role.

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The Rose Road Association is a Registered Charity in Southampton providing essential care and support services for children and young people with complex physical and learning disabilities, and their families. Join our team today and help us work towards our vision of a community where disabled people and their families can thrive, feel a sense of belonging and achieve their aspirations.

This brand-new role will take the lead in managing and developing our growing portfolio of corporate partnerships and our signature events programme. You will be a passionate manager who can inspire and motivate your colleagues, ensuring excellent stewardship of our corporate partnerships and event participants.

We are looking for an established relationship builder, who can inspire and motivate potential donors and tell our story passionately. We also need someone who understands the importance of excellent record keeping and the power of brilliant data. The perfect candidate will have a good knowledge of the corporate world and a natural curiosity to find out more about the people who support us, enjoy meeting new people and sharing the stories of the families we care for.

Beyond the necessary qualifications and skills, what truly matters to us is finding someone who shares our values: We are Trustworthy; We are Kind; We are Open & Honest; We are Forward Thinking; and We are Professional 

We welcome candidates from all sectors and backgrounds, if you believe you can make a difference in this role to the families, we support at Rose Road we would love to hear from you. The job is offered at 25- 37 hours per week (part time and job share requests considered). We would love to hear from you about how you could work flexibility to make this role work for you and us.

We offer:

• 25 days annual leave per annum, rising to 28 days after five years continuous service.
• Contributory pension scheme
• Training and Development
• Employee Benefit Programme

 

Closing date: 16th December 2024

Interviews: Week commencing 6th January 2025

Successful applicants will have a DBS check and have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We are committed to equality of opportunity in both the provision of our services and the employment of staff to provide these services.

Registered Charity No. 276172.  

We have a full-time vacancy for an Executive to join the Prospect Development team (the team currently consists of one Manager and two Officers).  This role will focus on providing information on prospects, improving our data integrity, identifying connections and supporting the team.  The team takes a data driven approach to fundraising, ensuring that information is centrally logged and can be used in the future to help us identify further high value opportunities.

This role sits within the wider Insight and Development function, the aim of which is to maximise Alzheimer’s Research UK’s fundraised income and support the charity by driving collaborative, efficient and sustainable fundraising. This means that you will predominantly work with our Philanthropy and Corporate functions but will be positioned to work collaboratively across the whole organisation.

 

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

· Undertake detailed research on prospects and donors in order to increase our knowledge of potential donors and to increase the likelihood for a successful fundraising ask.

· Be proactive and creative in identifying new potential donors and be able to present findings to fundraising colleagues.

· Be agile in responding to ad-hoc requests as required, ensuring we are equipped to act on new fundraising opportunities.

· Gather and disseminate information about relevant supporter networks and peer links to colleagues in order to support fundraising activities, including through our fundraising events.

· Provide administrative support to the team (helping with process documentation, booking regular meetings etc).

· Work with other teams to share expertise and knowledge about prospect research techniques.

· Effectively manage and prioritise your busy and varied workload. 

Partnership Working

· Proactively build partnerships across the Fundraising Department and with other teams.

· Act as an ambassador for the team in interactions across the whole organisation. 

· Be committed to best practice, constantly seeking improvements in our operations.

Information Management

· Learn to use databases to identify new prospects and opportunities. 

· Ensure accurate record keeping of prospects on the fundraising database, being mindful of the GDPR.

· Store information appropriately, with sources and in a clear and retrievable format.

 

What we are looking for:

· Confidence working with computers; knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.

· Research experience.

· Experience of working with databases.

· Understanding of Data Protection and confidentiality.

· Experience of writing detailed reports suitable for all levels of management.

· Ability to work with independence, intelligence, drive and initiative.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Excellent relationship management skills.

· Ability to prioritise and effectively manage multiple tasks.

· Good planning and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

· Work well as part of a team, but proactive and can work independently.

· A confident and friendly manner.

· Creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness to identify opportunities.

· Willingness to learn and adaptability.

· Highly motivated and naturally inquisitive.

· Understanding and awareness of the bigger picture.

· A commitment to the ethos and goals of Alzheimer’s Research UK.

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not 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 £23,000 per annum, plus benefits

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

The closing date for applications is the 8th December 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 9th December 2024. 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

To complete and maintain accurate HR records and HR/Recruitment administration tasks. Support HR Manager in general HR enquiries from employees and ensure HR processes are completed to meet both CSE’s policies and CSE’s core values.

Pay and conditions

• The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week).
• The salary for the role will be £27,121 - £32,486 per year.
• You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays).​

CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more.

We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.

Specific responsibilities

An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:

• Maintain accurate HR employee files and ensure secure storage of all employee documents. Remove HR data no longer required in line with our storage process as directed by the HR Manager.
• Manage the new starters administration process (right to work checks, reference requests, offer letters and contract of employments, DBS checks and other related tasks linked to this process).
• Organise and track recruitment requests when hiring employees, including proof reading Job Descriptions, directing new job roles to the HR manager to evaluate, and salary benchmark when required.
• Draft HR related letters including contracts, change to salary, promotions, and other general HR letters with final approval by HR Manager.
• Manage sickness records including tracking sickness absence, including the return of self-certification forms, return to work interviews, actions required, and any wellbeing meeting notes received back from each department.
• Conduct exit interviews and record data gathered, providing information to the HR Manager.
• Co-ordinate and process probationary and annual reviews.
• Track change requests and complete payroll administration – Final check and approval by the HR Manager.
• Assist the HR Manager with both short term and long-term HR projects, taking an active involvement in projects and meetings as required, including initial set-up of HR system.
• Provide reports as required by the HR Manager or Director of Finance & Operations.

To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website.

Essential attributes for this role include:

• Previous experience of working in a small HR team.
• Key understanding of HR policy and procedures.
• Previous knowledge of processing HR data and correspondence across the employee work cycle.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Confident in replying to email communications and written correspondence relating to HR general enquiries.
• Able to use HR software systems.
• Strong MS office Skills.
• CIPD level 3 active membership and completion of qualification

Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description.

How to apply

To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our website. Your application should demonstrate your suitability for the role against the criteria outlined in the person specification.

The closing date for applications is 17:00 on Friday 29 November 2024. If you have not heard from CSE by midday Wednesday 4 December 2024, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Interviews will take place in-person at our offices in Bristol on Thursday 5 and Friday 6 December 2024.

If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

At Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, we care for children and young people whose lives are just too short. Our aim is to reach every family that needs our help and to offer them the very best choice of care. Did you know that every year we need to raise £6.5m to keep our doors open and only around 16% of our income comes from government sources, the rest has to be raised through fundraising activity.

Our services include short overnight stays and community breaks at home or in the hospice. We also support the whole family from diagnosis with our multi-disciplinary Family Support team who provide counselling, sibling support groups, music therapy and much more. Our care team support these families in our modern, purpose-built building. All our rooms bedrooms have a homely feel. We have a sensory room, spa pool, cinema room and six acres of gardens.

We support families from a large geographical area, including South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, North Derbyshire and parts of North Lincolnshire. The hospice is easily accessible from Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster, Sheffield and North Notts. We have free secure on-site parking for families and staff to use.

The role:

As our Fundraising Business Partner, you will be at the forefront of our regional fundraising team. You’ll work hand-in-hand with the Income Generation and Communications Director, crafting and implementing innovative, long-term strategies to expand and diversify our income streams. You’ll identify new opportunities, guide a talented team of six fundraising professionals, and build lasting partnerships that strive to reach our income aims.

Key Responsibilities:

· Management and Leadership: Develop and drive comprehensive fundraising strategies, ensuring alignment with our goals and exploring new funding avenues.

· Team Leadership: Mentor, manage, and inspire a high-performing fundraising team. Lead by example, foster professional development, and create an empowering culture.

· Income Generation: Lead of key fundraising campaigns and build relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and local communities. Work collaboratively with marketing to craft impactful marketing and engagement proposals.

· Business Partnering: Collaborate across all departments and with senior leadership to ensure our fundraising strategy integrates seamlessly with the broader goals of the hospice.

· Financial Management: Oversee budget allocation, reporting, and ROI maximisation to hit income targets and deliver on strategic plans.

· Compliance and Governance: Ensure all fundraising initiatives meet legislative and ethical standards and represent Bluebell Wood at events to foster new relationships and raise our profile.

The requirements:

· Proven leadership in fundraising with strategic vision and hands-on experience in managing successful campaigns.

· Strong interpersonal skills to nurture relationships with stakeholders, donors, and team members.

· Innovative thinking to bring creative, data-driven approaches to income generation.

· Resilient and adaptable mindset to navigate challenges and drive continuous improvement.

· Passion for our mission and a genuine desire to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families.

In return, we can offer you a fantastic working environment and the following benefits:

· 33 days’ annual leave with the option to buy and sell

· Sick pay

· Health Care Cash Back Scheme

· Free counselling sessions

· Enhanced maternity pay

· Enhanced paternity pay

· Enhanced parental bereavement leave

· Compassionate leave

· Salary sacrifice scheme

· Training & Development

· Investment in your wellbeing

· Volunteering & shadowing days

· Free parking on main site

· Free drinks and subsidised meals

· Time off in lieu

· Uniform

· Eligible for NHS Blue Light Card

· Eligible for The Company Shop

At Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice we value everyone who works with us, embrace individual differences and recognise that great things happen when we work together.

Previous applicants need not apply

Closing date:      2nd December 2024

Interviews: 13th December 2024.

There when it matters

Sue Ryder has an exciting opportunity within our Finance Directorate for a full or part time Payroll Coordinator. Acting as the main contact with our external payroll manager for the organisation this role plays an integral part in the finance team, ensuring the Sue Ryder payroll is processed accurately and on time within legislative, statutory and company policies and procedures. The Payroll Coordinator will also support in the review and development of current processes and policies.

About the role:
• Be the main contact for the charity to the external payroll manager
• Provide all data required to process the payroll not available on the system to the external payroll manager in line with stated deadlines
• Monitor and manage the payroll inbox, triage payroll queries from the business and raise cases with the external payroll manager where required
• Check the Business Support and Fundraising payroll reports ensuring accuracy for colleagues monthly pay
• Carry out checking of reports and raising any errors with the external payroll manager or local administrators/managers
• Be the main contact for payroll for the payroll administrators across the business
• Prepare information for approval by the Head of Finance for ad-hoc payments including but not limited to cash advances and pension payments
• Inform the Treasury team of net pay and tax expected to be paid from the bank account each month
• Carry out a review of all current payroll policies and documentation suggesting new policies and information to be requested.
• Undertake ad-hoc duties and other responsibilities that may be required by the Head of Finance
• Undertake all tasks in accordance with Data Protection Legislation

About you:
• Familiar with payroll processes and terminology
• Basic knowledge of payroll legislation regarding statutory payments, PAYE and National Insurance
• Basic knowledge of pension legislation regarding statutory rules and payment deadlines
• Ability to work to strict deadlines
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and good all around IT skills
• Planning and organisation skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone.

Benefits
• Company pension scheme
• 27 days holiday - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, and Women and Non Binary Individuals
• Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop
• Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.
For more of our employee benefits please visit our website.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.

We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGTBQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.

Please let us know if you have any feedback to make our recruitment processes more accessible and inclusive or if you require any adjustments made to your application or interview process

If you want more than just a job, we want you.

Join the team and be there when it matters.