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Ampleforth Abbey Trust is looking to appoint a strong performance-focused leader to take up the pivotal position of Director of Safeguarding and Wellbeing

Safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk is of paramount importance at Ampleforth Abbey and safeguarding all vulnerable groups from harm is a key strategic priority. The Trust’s charitable beneficiaries and safeguarding responsibilities include both vulnerable adults and children. Ampleforth Abbey is home to a large Benedictine community and its main works include the provision of guided and individual retreats and the operation of a Visitor Centre, Tea Room and shop. Monks of the community also serve in local parishes and a small number are resident in a dependent monastery in Zimbabwe. 

As Director of Safeguarding and Wellbeing, you will ensure the highest standards of safeguarding arrangements are in place across Ampleforth Abbey Trust, that these are robustly maintained and that the charity meets its legal duties and obligations in relation to the same, demonstrating all due care for all relevant legislation and carrying out duties in the most cost-effective and efficient way.

In this role you will have a clear vision of success with a passion for significant and complex challenge, and a track record of developing and delivering effective safeguarding policy and practice. You will possess exceptional influencing and communication skills to help drive a culture of collaborative continuous improvement which motivates and empowers others within the organisation.  You will forge strong and effective partnerships, in particular with our statutory and regulatory partners.  You will conduct yourself in a way befitting our culture: acting with integrity, leading by example, with enthusiasm and strong ambition. You will have the experience, skills and abilities to be able to make an instant impact at the highest-level, in this high-profile role in a demanding and complex environment.

Key Dates

Closing date:    Midday Thursday 21 November 2024

Interviews:  Week commencing 2 December 2024

Start Date: March 2025

Ampleforth Abbey Trust adheres to safer recruitment as part of its commitment to upholding the highest standards of safeguarding for children and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All offers of employment will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) along with other relevant pre-employment checks and the receipt of employment references.

To apply please send

· A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements, tailored to job description and person specification.

· A Statement of Suitability explaining your motivation for applying for this role and how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring, enthusiastic and connected individual to join our team at Wellbeing Matters.

The successful candidate will be an asset within Salford Royal Hospital, providing education to staff and patients on pathways into community provision to support discharge from the hospital.

We are looking for someone to work with patients to ensure access to community support, activities and services that enable individuals to be discharged appropriately. You will work as part of the team planning and facilitating the discharge of individuals at Salford Royal Hospital.

You’ll use a strengths or assets-based social prescribing (person-centred) approach to address the needs of individual patients during the discharge planning and admission process.

Are you the person we’re looking for?

Do you have:

• Experience working with individuals with multiple needs and who may be facing a range of barriers and/or social issues
• Experience working with individuals (1-2-1) to help them achieve their goals
• Experience working in a person-centred way with individuals through strengths/assets-based conversations
• A sound working knowledge of person-centred and community approaches and/or social prescribing
• The ability to work flexibly – including unsocial hours on occasion (early mornings, evenings and weekends)

If the answer is “Yes”, then we look forward to hearing from you!

Closing date: Noon on Monday 18th November 2024.
Interview date: Wednesday 4th December 2024 at Salford CVS offices in Eccles. 

We reserve the right to review applications before the closing date should we get sufficient applications.

Please note late applications will not be accepted.

Senior Technical Specialist, Enterprise

Salary Range: £49,200 – £59,560 per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Duration of Contract: Permanent

Location: Fauna & Flora, Cambridge.

Current policy offers partial remote working with the UK

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

Fauna & Flora is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Technical Specialist, Enterprise. The primary focus of the role is to play a leading and strategic role in shaping and delivering Fauna & Flora’s work on enterprise development as a means for financing conservation and creating benefits for local partners, indigenous peoples, communities and other stakeholders across our global programme.

You will be a highly motivated and organised individual, looking to apply your advanced expertise in business and entrepreneurship to solve conservation challenges. You will have extensive technical skills in the incubation and scaling of enterprises, including business strategy, facilitation of international market access and leveraging private sector partnerships. You will have work experience in the private sector, including purpose-led enterprises.

You will have demonstrable experience in market research and analysis, business plan development, financial modelling, business valuation, and investment pitch deck creation.

You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the proven ability to liaise across teams and cultures as well as from rural entrepreneurs to companies and investors. You will enjoy applying your business skills to complex issues and explaining these in plain and accessible language.

You will be an excellent communicator and comfortable team leader and player, able to motivate task-focused teams to successful outcomes.  You will have excellent facilitation, training and coaching skills. The ability to plan, organise and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines will be a key attribute.  

You should hold a relevant degree or equivalent level qualification or equivalent professional experience in business, finance, economics or other relevant discipline. You should be passionate about supporting others to develop their knowledge and skills while being open to learning and able to quickly pick up new skills. You will have considerable experience of applying your skills to a conservation, development or natural resource management context in less developed countries.

Fluency in English is essential, and French is highly desirable. Knowledge of languages relevant to Fauna & Flora’s work, such as Bahasa, Swahili, Russian, Portuguese or Spanish, will be highly valuable

Fauna & Flora is part of Cambridge Conservation Initiative in the David Attenborough Building, providing a great platform for collaboration with other conservation organisations and University of Cambridge departments and institutions. You will be joining a diverse team with global responsibilities and the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation.

This position will be based in Cambridge with international travel as required to meet project needs.

Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 10 November 2024. Interviews are likely to take place in 3rd week of November 2024

Are you a fundraising trailblazer who’s passionate about improving lives?

If the thrill of organising events and driving innovative fundraising campaigns excites you, we want to hear from you!

Northampton Town FC Community Trust is an award-winning and pioneering charity that uses the unique appeal of Northampton Town Football Club to deliver activities that connect our communities and improve people’s lives. We’re searching for a Fundraising & Events Manager who isn’t just looking for a job but wants to make a tangible difference, helping us to raise vital funds to continue the life changing work we deliver.

Why work with us?

We know that people are the key to us achieving our mission – and that’s why we look after our dedicated team. We believe that everyone on our team should grow as the organisation grows – and we do that by encouraging constant learning and development. We know that if we invest in our team, our team go the extra mile.

About us

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Pro Bono Economics (PBE), an organisation that prides itself on its flexible working environment, culture of learning, focus on employee wellbeing and the strength of our employee relationships. PBE offers a strong benefits package, opportunities for development and a team working at the top of their game.

PBE’s mission is to end low personal wellbeing in the UK. We do this by helping charities and social enterprises understand their economic and social impact, so they can improve their overall effectiveness. We enable professional economists from the private and public sectors as well as academia to volunteer their skills to tackle some of the most pressing issues in society. We have worked with over 500 charities since our inception in 2009.

Having successfully delivered a major programme of groundbreaking work on the condition of the charity sector in the form of the Law Family Commission on Civil Society at the start of 2023, PBE is entering a new phase in its development. Building on its growing research and policy expertise and its strong association with the social sector, the organisation is taking a bottom-up and top-down approach to exploring, understanding, and tackling the causes and consequences of low personal wellbeing in the UK that uses the insights and perspectives of charities and community groups as a unique jumping off point. PBE is focused on delivering high quality research that both translates into real policy and practice impacts for people with low wellbeing and supports a more effective social sector to help deliver that change.

About the role

The Head of Fundraising will be responsible for executing Pro Bono Economics’ (PBE) fundraising strategy under the Director of Development’s guidance. This role focuses on increasing and diversifying income through building relationships with trusts, foundations, corporates, and high-net-worth individuals, while also securing funding for specific research projects in collaboration with the research team. The role includes managing donor engagement, overseeing grant applications, leading a small team, and ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations, all while maintaining operational oversight of the fundraising department.

Post type: Full-time, Permanent, hybrid working

Staff Benefits

• 28 day annual leave per year (excluding bank holidays)
• 7% employer pension contributions
• Group life assurance scheme and sickness cover
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced parental leave policy
• Generous personal development budget
• Discounted university gym membership
• A flexible work environment committed to employee wellbeing

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Fundraising strategy implementation: Deliver PBE’s multi-year fundraising strategy to expand and diversify income from major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partners and research institutions
• New business development: Identify and secure new funding opportunities, focusing on building sustainable partnerships.
• Research support: Collaborate with the research team to identify funding for specific research projects and submit tailored grant proposals.
• Donor engagement: Steward relationships with existing donors, ensuring renewals and funding upgrades.
• Bid writing & reports: Develop and write compelling grant applications, case for support documents and reports which communicate PBE’s services and research programmes.
• Departmental leadership: Support the Director of Development in managing budgets, resources, and a fundraising officer, ensuring team efficiency and future planning.
• Regulatory compliance: Ensure adherence to fundraising regulations and policies, including GDPR and safeguarding.

About you

Report directly to the Director of Development, the Head of Fundraising will have the following experience and skills.

Experience

• You have senior fundraising experience across a broad mix of income streams, a talent for building partnerships, bid writing and a strategic mindset.
• Experience working with research-driven organisations is a plus, as is familiarity with CRM systems like Salesforce.
• You are happy to roll up your sleeves and spend as much time focused on immediate management and income priorities as you are on strategy and ideation.
• Will be suited to a senior fundraiser looking for their first Heads of role or someone who has already taken that step.
• A strong commitment to PBE’s internal culture of inquisitiveness, generosity, honesty and respect.

Skills/Competencies

Ideal characteristics

• Fundraising expertise: Proven experience in securing multi-year funding from trusts, foundations, corporates, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Grant writing: Strong ability to develop persuasive funding applications and project reports.
• Relationship management: Excellent interpersonal skills with a track record of managing donor relationships and securing renewals.
• Research funding knowledge: Ability to work closely with the research team to identify and secure funding for specific research projects.
• Project management: Ability to deliver complex projects on time, set priorities, and manage resources effectively.
• Team leadership: Experience managing teams, fostering development, and making resourcing decisions.

Core competencies

• Strategic thinking: Experience executing strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Communication: Exceptional writing and presentation skills, adaptable to different audiences.
• Attention to detail: Commitment to quality and precision in both written work and fundraising operations.
• Collaborative approach: Ability to work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving organisation, responding to new opportunities.

Desirable characteristics

• Experience working within research-driven organisations.
• Familiarity with fundraising databases (Salesforce preferred).
• An eye for detail and a strong dedication to quality.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage priorities and deadlines, alongside an ability to work collaboratively in a small team.

PBE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all parts of the community, and we give all applicants and employees fair and equal treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. We also guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who show evidence that they can meet the role’s ideal criteria.

For details of our applicant’s privacy policy, please see PBEs website

Please note that PBE does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to provide work sponsorship visas for this role.

As part of the interview process, you will be required to complete a pre-interview task or presentation. Further details will be provided in due course

Volunteering Projects Manager

Maternity cover

Discovery is a student-run, charity based at Swansea University.  Each year, more than 400 student volunteers deliver community-based projects to enrich the lives of the community around them.

The role of the Volunteering Projects Manager

The Volunteering Projects Manager is responsible for the support, development and effectiveness of our projects. Providing a high level of support, coaching and development to our student volunteer project coordinators.

Salary –  £30,124.49 (Please not this is NOT pro rata. Discovery is a 4 day week organisation, the salary specified above is for a 28 hr working week.)

Working hours 28 per week (we are a 4 day week organisation)

Normal working hours will be agreed between 9 and 5.30, Tuesday to Friday  with a half hour unpaid lunch break, some out of hours working will be expected for which time of in lieu will be granted. Exact working hours to be agreed with the Director.

Annual leave allowance – 26 days pro rata plus bank holidays. Usually taken outside of term time and must be agreed with the line manager.

Pension 5% employer contribution to NEST scheme after 3 months employment (employee contribution will be inline with statutory requirements)

This is a fixed term contract beginning early January 2025 ending 31st December 2025

Closing date 12 Noon Friday 15th November

Prosiectau Gwirfoddoli Discovery yn Abertawe

Rheolwr Prosiectau Gwirfoddoli

(Dros gyfnod mamolaeth)

Mae Discovery yn elusen sy'n cael ei rhedeg gan fyfyrwyr ym Mhrifysgol Abertawe.  Bob blwyddyn, mae mwy na 400 o fyfyrwyr gwirfoddol yn cyflwyno prosiectau cymunedol i gyfoethogi bywydau'r gymuned o'u cwmpas.

Rôl y Rheolwr Prosiectau Gwirfoddoli

Mae'r Rheolwr Prosiectau Gwirfoddoli yn gyfrifol am gefnogi, datblygu ac effeithiolrwydd ein prosiectau. Maen nhw’n cynnig lefel uchel o gefnogaeth, hyfforddiant a datblygiad i gydlynwyr prosiectau gwirfoddoli.

Cyflog – £30,124.49 (Sylwer NAD yw hwn yn pro rata. Mae Discovery yn sefydliad 4 diwrnod yr wythnos; mae’r cyflog uchod ar gyfer wythnos waith 28 awr.)

Oriau gwaith 28 yr wythnos (rydyn ni’n sefydliad 4 diwrnod yr wythnos)

Yr oriau gwaith arferol fydd rhwng 9am a 5:30pm, o ddydd Mawrth i ddydd Gwener gydag egwyl cinio hanner awr heb dâl. Bydd disgwyl rhywfaint o weithio y tu allan i oriau arferol a bydd amser yn gyfnewid yn cael ei ganiatáu. Bydd yr union oriau gwaith yn cael ei gytuno gyda'r Cyfarwyddwr.

Lwfans gwyliau blynyddol – 26 diwrnod pro rata ynghyd â gwyliau banc. Fel arfer, bydd gwyliau blynyddol yn cael eu cymryd y tu allan i amser tymor a rhaid cytuno ar hyn gyda'r rheolwr llinell.

Pensiwn Cyfraniad gan y cyflogwr o 5% i gynllun NEST ar ôl 3 mis o gyflogaeth (bydd cyfraniad y gweithiwr yn unol â gofynion statudol)

Mae hwn yn gontract cyfnod penodol sy’n dechrau yn gynnar ym mis Ionawr 2025 ac yn dod i ben ar 31 Rhagfyr 2025

To coordinate and grow York Mind’s community and events fundraising income through effective networking, event, and volunteer coordination.

This role sits within our Corporate Wellbeing Service team, where you will mainly work alongside our Head of Corporate Wellbeing Services and Corporate Fundraiser, to generate income for the charity through community engagement and events. You will be responsible for meeting the annual community and events income target. The role will require someone with strong organisational skills, and prior experience as a Fundraiser in another organisation. You will divide your time between developing, planning, and running events, supporting people to raise money on behalf of York Mind, and creating new relationships in the community, such as with schools and sports clubs. We have an annual calendar of both internal and external events, including our annual Mental Elf run, as well as challenges such as the York 10k and Yorkshire Marathon. Your role will be to fill events, and effectively steward and support people to raise as much money as possible through their participation. As part of your role in event coordination, you will be responsible for our fundraising volunteer base, including recruitment and effective utilisation of volunteers at our various events. Flexibility will be key, as some events happen on evenings and weekends. Another important part of this role will be engaging and developing relationships with community supporters. You should have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy getting out and about in the community (eg. sports clubs/community organisations) to grow our supporter base and look after those who we currently work with. Finally, the Corporate Wellbeing Services Team work collaboratively and therefore you should be able to work effectively as part of a team and be willing to support others in their roles to ensure the effective running of the whole department. For example, you may be involved in running campaigns and referring individuals to our training courses. This will require someone who is adaptable and supportive.

Endometriosis UK is the leading UK charity supporting those living with endometriosis. Formed in 1981, we offer information and support to women and those assigned female at birth with endometriosis, for example through our website and information leaflets, and via our local support groups, Helpline and online forum. As well as directly supporting those with endometriosis, we work to raise awareness of endometriosis amongst healthcare professionals, the public and the media; lobby for improved treatment and management; and support research.

The Communications and Campaigns team works to improve awareness of endometriosis and drive change for those affected by the disease. Our current campaigns and calls on Governments include getting menstrual wellbeing taught in schools across the UK, decreasing diagnosis times, improving rights in the workplace and improving access to treatment. 

This will be a busy, varied and important role working closely with the Head of Campaigns and Communications to raise awareness and increase the visibility of endometriosis and Endometriosis UK, and supporting campaigns that really make a difference across the UK. You will be working as part of a passionate team with a strong commitment to achieving change to help those with living with endometriosis.

You’ll be creative, resourceful and be able to create media opportunities that drive awareness and change for those with endometriosis. This is an exciting opportunity to help drive forward Endometriosis UK’s new strategy and boost our impact for the benefit of everyone affected by endometriosis

We are looking for a highly organised, pro-active and confident Communications Manager who creates opportunities to raise awareness of endometriosis with the media. You’ll be experienced in pitching stories across broadcast and print outlets, and have experience of working with case studies to share their story. You will also have a strong understanding of the UK political landscape, supporting policy and public affairs colleagues to create proactive communication opportunities to raise the profile of Endometriosis UK’s policies.