Database Administrator Jobs

This interesting role will support the theatre’s ambition to increase our revenue fundraising and development capabilities. In particular the post holder will be responsible for researching, cultivating, preparing applications for and stewarding Charitable Trusts and Foundations to raise funds for our Community and Outreach work and Play Your Part capital campaign. The focus will be on grants of up to £5,000. The post will also offer administrative support to the department focused on mid-level giving (Vanbrugh Supporters and Guardian Angels).

The post holder will be responsible for the accurate recording of income related to Trusts and Foundations, working closely with the Head of Creative Learning and Director of Development (DoD) to identify fundable propositions within the theatre. You will assist in the planning and delivery of donor events for Vanbrugh Supporters, Guardian Angels and current and potential Major Donors, helping to ensure a culture of continuous cultivation and engagement.  You will work closely with the DoD to enable the charity’s artistic, community and organisational aspirations.

This post is full time, though for the right candidate, a pro-rata 4-day equivalent will be considered.

POST HOLDER

You will be a strong writer and an organised, enthusiastic and hard-working individual. Ready to learn and very comfortable talking to a range of people, representing yourself as informed, intelligent, calm and knowledgeable member of the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre team. Never afraid to ask questions but equally enthusiastic about looking for your own solutions. We are a happy and driven team and hope to find someone who compliments these characteristics to join us in the Development Department.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Database and record keeping

· Assisting in the maintaining of donor records on the CRM.

· Recording and reporting on donor activity as directed.

· Responsible for maintaining financial data, and production of written and verbal reports as directed.

Office administration

· First point of contact for external enquiries.

· Internal liaison with the Marketing Office and Finance Office.

· Assist within the Development Department, carrying out other duties as reasonably required.  

· Administration of the Development Committee including minute taking.

Fundraising

· Write applications and evaluation reports to Trusts and Foundations for grants up to £5k in support of the theatre’s activity with a major focus on the work of the Creative Learning Programme.

· Assist with running fundraising appeals as required.

· Maintain records of funds applied for and grants awarded; manage a calendar of application and report deadlines.

· Work with the Marketing Office and Finance Office to provide funding information for promotional purposes and to report gifts and grants received.

· Researching prospective Trust and Foundation supporters and assist with the identification of potential sources of grant funding.

· As required, assist with the production of case for support literature for funding applications.

· Gather briefing and background information for face-to-face prospect meetings.

· Assist with cultivation and stewardship events as required.

· Assist with donor needs and requirements, including booking of tickets for shows for higher level Vanbrugh members and Major Donors.

· Working with the DoD and Fundraising Associate to increase the number and value of Vanbrugh supporters annually to agreed targets, ensuring regular communications with donors and Vanbrugh members to enable them to recognise the importance of their support including the quarterly newsletter, Centre Stage.

· Stewardship and cultivation of the Guardian Angels, the theatre’s regular giving scheme for lower-level donors. Working with colleagues aiming to increase the number of Guardian Angels annually and increasing their base level donations.

· Work with colleagues in Box Office, Marketing, Catering and Front of House in the facilitation of events for the department and encourage and support a culture of fundraising within the Theatre.

Other

· Demonstrate an understanding of the theatre’s values, ethos and mission and to promote these through everyday practice in the role.

· Comply with all legislative, regulatory and policy requirements as appropriate.

· Comply with the theatre’s Financial Regulations and financial management procedures.

· Observe the policies, procedures and practices of Health & Safety in all aspects of the role.

· Demonstrate the value and importance of equality and diversity in every aspect of the theatre’s work and show commitment through everyday practice in the role.

· Work in accordance with and promote the Theatre’s environmental sustainability policy and practices.

· Work continuously to improve individual knowledge, skills and behaviours for the current role and for the longer-term, gaining appropriate professional qualifications/accreditation and maintaining membership of appropriate professional bodies as appropriate.

· Participate in theatre events including when these are held in the evenings, at weekends or otherwise outside of normal working hours.

· Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Excellent organisational skills

Strong ability to prioritise tasks and adapt quickly to arising demands

A motivated self-starter able to meet project deadlines and achieve targets.

Commitment to working in a team environment

Strong numeracy and literacy skills.

Ability to represent the Yvonne Arnaud and its case for support with confidence and credibility. 

Excel and Microsoft word experience

CRM experience

KNOWLEDGE

Excellent and persuasive writer able to adapt style for a specific fundraising opportunity.

Basic financial skills & knowledge of financial processes.

An understanding of the arts and culture sector and its need for philanthropic support.

Ability to present a case for support in a Trust and Foundations fundraising arena.

GDPR knowledge

Knowledge of gift aid legislation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Maths and English GCSE, Level 5 or above

EXPERIENCE

Previous experience working in a fundraising team

Administrative experience

Minimum 1 year fundraising

Some experience fundraising from Charitable Trusts and Foundations

Knowledge of the charity sector

Events

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Attention to detail

Confident communicator, written and verbal

Ability to work on own initiative

Ability to multi-task

Good interpersonal skills

Trustworthy and able to handle confidential matters

Team player able to work productively with others.

How to apply

Application is by completing the Job Application Form, optional CV, covering letter and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form on the theatre website.

The closing date for applications is 14th February 2025.

Interviews will take place throughout the process as applications are received meaning the recruitment process could end before eh closing date.

Data Protection – If you apply for a job or work experience at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, we will need to collect certain personal data and special category data as part of your application. By providing information within your CV and covering letter, you are consenting to its use for the purpose of processing your application and assessing your suitability to the position applied for. If your application is unsuccessful, our policy is to delete/destroy the application six months after the closing date. If we feel that your details would be useful to keep for a longer period, should an appropriate position arise in the future, we will seek your permission to maintain these records for longer than six months.

Notification – Whilst it is normally our policy to notify applicants as to the outcome of their application as soon as possible after the closing date, it is not always possible to do so. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful.

Freshwater Habitats Trust is the UK’s leading charity for all freshwaters. We are an evidence-based, conservation charity that works to protect UK and European freshwater wildlife through practical and innovative nature conservation projects. 

Data and evidence are vital in prioritising our work across the organisation and building the Freshwater Network. They are also vital when influencing external audiences to achieve our mission to reverse the decline in freshwater biodiversity. 

This is a new role in the organisation and reflects an urgent requirement to collate, organise and manage a large volume of research, survey and other data collected by Freshwater Habitats Trust over the last four decades, the potential of which is not currently being fully realised. 

It is critical that through the development of an organisational data strategy we can:

· Provide evidence of our research and advocacy.

· Showcase Freshwater Habitats Trust’s expertise.

· Facilitate effective teamwork within and between project and organisational teams.

· Enable efficient project delivery and public / partner engagement.

· Guide the strategic delivery of conservation projects through Important Freshwater Area analysis mapping and reporting.

The role will work closely with the strategic Research and Data Sub-Group of the Senior Management Team who are responsible for driving this work forwards.

This position requires a creative, dynamic and enthusiastic person who works well as part of a team whilst being self-motivated and ambitious. 

Closing Date: 7th February 2025

Interview Dates: 28th February 2025

This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced fundraising professional to take on a maternity cover to lead the fundraising team for the University’s museum of art and archaeology, the Ashmolean Museum. The oldest public museum in Britain and part of the University of Oxford Museums and Collections, it houses an extraordinary collection of art and archaeology ranging from Ancient Egyptian mummies to American contemporary art.

We are looking for someone with experience in fundraising from a range of sources, individuals, trusts and corporates, with connections in the cultural sector.  You will be confident in dealing with a wide range of senior people in the museum and in the wider community of Oxford donors.  This role is part of the Gardens, Libraries and Museums fundraising team as well as of the wider Development and Alumni and Engagement group, so you will be used to collaborating with a broad community.

The Head of Development – Ashmolean Museum will work closely with the Ashmolean Museum’s Director, senior management team and Curators to identify the opportunities, and devise appropriate strategies that will maximise philanthropic support.   They will also liaise closely with the ADD – GLAM on the priorities and the resources available to support them

About You / To be successful in the role:

· You will be an experienced fundraiser in the cultural sector with an impressive track record in securing major gifts at the six and seven figure level

· You will have wide experience of managing other team members

· You will have a creative approach to development

· You will have excellent communication skills

An exciting opportunity to become part of the Senior Management Team (SMT) at Schoolreaders, a dynamic and fast-growing charity based in Bedford. Schoolreaders is a national charity tackling poor literacy through a network of volunteers who provide one-to-one reading support to children in primary schools across the country. We are the largest national in-school child literacy charity, supporting over 28,000 children in over 1,400 schools every week. We have ambitious plans to grow and support many more children in future, so it’s an exciting time to join us.

We are looking for a committed individual to join Schoolreaders to be part of the SMT and wider charity, delivering this vital support to children. As Head of Business Support, you will be coming on board to develop and manage the structure and team that deliver the support functions for the charity, helping keep everything running smoothly. Your team will consist of employees, contractors and third parties where necessary, and you will co-ordinate them to deliver a seamless set of services. At this time the role will line manage two officer roles within the charity, manager several third parties (including HR and IT) and work alongside the Head of Finance.

The Head of Business Support will oversee compliance, governance, HR, IT, facilities, and administrative functions. We don’t expect you to be an expert across all these areas – you might have a strong background in one or two but have the ability to manage these functions and others in the team and have a meticulous eye for detail. You will be expected to have a good understanding of compliance, IT, health & safety and HR to enable you to lead the day-to-day delivery across these disciplines.

Reporting into the charity’s CEO, you will be part of the Senior Management Team (SMT). As part of this you will directly input into the charity’s strategy and annual planning process.  The Head of Business Support will also manage the delivery of change within the organisation, tracking projects and raising risks and issues to the SMT.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

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1. Day to day oversight of the delivery and development of corporate services functions, to include:

a. Compliance, ensuring that Schoolreaders is compliant with all relevant legislation, data management and safety standards. (H&S, GDPR etc)

b. Risk, ensuring effective systems and processes are in place for managing risk, owning key policies and their review, engaging with staff with information and training, liaising with the Board and with the Director responsible for Safeguarding and being the main point of contact for whistle blowing.

c. Business Support, monitoring and driving forward internal projects, overseeing the review and management of policies, and managing administrative and other support functions.

d. IT, supporting and maintaining systems, hardware and software, ensuring they are secure and up to date, continuing to develop new functionality in partnership with our external IT providers

e. HR (managing both internal and external resources) to support recruitment, starters and leavers, staff welfare, processing payroll, leave and sickness and the training and development of people.

f. Facilities, managing office spaces, supporting home workers and overseeing health and safety.

g. Producing and leading on the annual Culture Review, collating scoring and feeding back to trustees.

h. Finance, assisting the Head of Finance, approving spend where necessary.

2. Line management of two Business Support Officers, covering

a. Compliance

b. HR Support

c. IT Support

d. Finance

3. Development of yearly plans and budgeting for all corporate services.

4. Manage relationships with external suppliers and ensure value for money.

5. Owning the programme of change across all services to ensure we remain on track to deliver our ambitious growth objectives.

6. Establishing and maintaining office procedures.

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Sally Wrampling (CEO)  for an informal conversation.

To apply for the post, please submit your CV with a covering letter outlinging how you meet the job requirements / specification.

Permanent, Full Time

Circa £30,000 plus competitive benefits

Do you want to make a difference?

The RAF Benevolent Fund is the leading welfare charity for the RAF. Every year we make a real difference to over 40,000 people who benefit from our services. Working at the Fund is more than sitting at your desk ad in this role you will have the opportunity to be part of our RAF Family.  Alongside helping our beneficiaries, we also get to hang out with Spitfires and Typhoons, take part in a Dambusters bike ride, attend events like Royal Ascot, the Chelsea Flower Show, and the Bomber Command Memorial Service. Every day you will make a difference and play your part in changing the lives of others and helping people in the RAF Family get through the toughest of times.

It doesn’t matter how long someone served or when. If they were part of the RAF, they and their family are part of our RAF Family. We will always be here to support them when they need it most.

Join the RAF Family and play your part in making a difference.

Do you want to play a part in what we do?

People are at the heart of what we do. Together we:

· Help reduce social isolation and loneliness among veterans. 

· We support ill or injured men and women to have a safe place to call home, a home that meets their specific needs.

· We fund youth services on stations to provide clubs and activities for the children of serving personnel who move every few years.

· We provide grants to help with the cost of living. But this is just a few of the ways we help.

We are seeking an individual with a compassionate and flexible approach to welfare delivery, who is highly organised, analytical and an articulate communicator. You will need to be an experienced administrator to join our fast paced team. Welfare Application Co-ordinators are the frontline of the Welfare Directorate and process applications for assistance from the RAF family. This requires the accurate input of application data into our IT platform and ensuring the application is allocated to the correct grant giving team. Wider responsibilities include checking applications against basic eligibility criteria and adding supporting application documentation received via email etc. You will be able to demonstrate an ability to relate to people of all ages, especially older beneficiaries, in a compassionate manner.

The role is based in our London HQ, with a minimum of three days working in the office per week. The successful candidate for this role will need to prove they have the right to work in the UK.

To apply, please click on this link and send your CV, together with a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role, providing examples of how you meet the job profile when you apply through our recruitment portal.

The closing date for applications is Friday 24th January 2025, 5.00pm.  Please note interviews will take place the following week.

A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009).

Hours: Full-time

Pay: £31,500 GBP annual gross (dependent on experience)

Duration: 18 months (with possible extension dependent on funding)

Location: UK-based with international deployment

Are you looking to kickstart your career in the humanitarian sector? Is your ambition to develop towards leadership roles in humanitarian work? And are you willing to work hard, learn by doing, and contribute to humanitarian work by doing everything it takes to deliver lifesaving health emergency responses?

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.

We are excited to launch our Humanitarian Trainee Scheme, offering three distinct trainee roles in the areas of Health, Operations, or Logistics. The Humanitarian Trainee Scheme presents an unparalleled learning opportunity for early career professionals who are committed to a career in humanitarian work. It is an opportunity to catapult your career forward towards humanitarian leadership roles within Health, Operations and Logistics. The Humanitarian Trainee Scheme consists of an 18-month pathway designed to provide in-depth exposure to humanitarian health programming through a structured professional development plan where you will embed in a team and contribute actively to the daily work and priorities in the team and wider organisation both in Headquarters and in the field whilst engaging in formal and informal professional development opportunities through training, mentoring, on-the-job learning, etc.

As a trainee, you will:

• Embed in a team in UK-Med headquarters where you will contribute to our broad preparedness and activities within Health, Operations or Logistics.
• Deploy internationally to assist in delivering humanitarian health responses.
• Participate in tailored training, mentoring, and shadowing to build your skills and experience.

We are looking for three motivated individuals, each focused on one of the key areas:

1. Health Trainee
2. Operations Trainee
3. Logistics Trainee

You will have relevant qualifications (e.g., a degree or postgraduate qualification depending on the role) and a keen interest in the humanitarian sector. Some professional and international experience is essential, along with a strong drive to develop your career in one of these critical fields.

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop your skills, and make a meaningful impact in global health emergencies.

We are proud to offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with the opportunity to contribute to life-saving humanitarian responses.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack – Humanitarian Trainees - January 2025 before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.

Please apply below, as soon as possible and no later than Monday 27th January 2025

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the selection process, which includes interviews and in-person assessments to evaluate their skills and suitability for the role.

Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

About Us

Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is a Christian organisation that uses light aircraft to deliver practical help, physical healing and spiritual hope to some of the world’s most remote and inaccessible communities.

For 80 years, MAF has been working in partnership with hundreds of other organisations to enable access to medical care, education, livelihood training and long-term support in over 24 low-income countries.

We believe that every community, however remote, should have access to the essentials of life – that’s why MAF’s flights are a lifeline, not a luxury.

We are now looking for a Relationship Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36 hours per week.

The Benefits

- Salary of £42,000 per annum, depending upon experience
- Annual leave entitlement of 22 days per year plus 8 paid public holidays per year
- Non-contributory pension scheme (10% of salary); employees may make voluntary additional contributions
- Death in service payment
- Flexible working policy

This is an incredible opportunity for a fundraising professional with experience in managing high-value relationships to join our growing and mission-driven organisation.

You’ll want to grasp this rare and rewarding position with both hands as you have the chance to facilitate critical, life-saving transportation across the world.

Working on behalf of the most remote parts of the globe, you’ll be ensuring vital supplies, medicines and personnel get to the communities that need them the most.

As such, your contributions will leave a lasting impact, using your expertise to directly support efforts that transform lives around the world.

So, if you want to make a tangible difference, read on and apply today!

The Role

As a Relationship Manager, you will develop and maintain successful long-term relationships with high-value trusts, foundations, and individual major donors.

Specifically, you will focus on securing major gifts from new donors, while enhancing the commitment of long-standing supporters, helping them deepen their partnership with MAF’s mission.

You will also present detailed, accurate and high-quality fundraising proposals to prospects and donors ensuring any specific deadlines or funding windows are complied with.

Additionally, you will:

- Create and implement action plans to engage and nurture donors
- Ensure procedures and standards are developed and compliant with any legislations
- Support team CRM database activities, ensuring accurate records and reporting

About You

To be considered as a Relationship Manager, you will need:

- Experience working with donors or in a relationship management environment
- Knowledge of audiences to develop donor involvement
- Strong communication and networking skills
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Financial literacy to interpret business plans
- A degree-level education

The closing date for this role is 1st February 2025.

Coeliac UK currently has an exciting opportunity for a Fundraising Assistant, to join our team hybrid working, including on site at Coeliac UK Head Office, High Wycombe. You will join us on a full time basis. In return you will receive a competitive salary.

Coeliac UK represents over 60,000 members providing information and support to those affected by coeliac disease or following a gluten free diet. We also campaign on behalf of all those living with coeliac disease and undertake research into the causes of the disease.

The Fundraising Assistant role:

The Fundraising Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the fundraising team, ensuring excellent stewardship of Coeliac UK's supporters. This includes processing donations, supporting fundraising events, preparing fundraising materials and merchandise, and ensuring exceptional supporter care. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start a career in the charity sector, with or without prior fundraising experience.

Key responsibilities of the Fundraising Assistant :

Supporting the fundraising team with admin tasks as required including:

• Incoming Post: Handle all incoming mail and ensure efficient logging of mail returns in the CRM database.
• Donation Processing: Accurately recording cheques, cash and credit card donations taken over the phone, and updating the CRM accordingly.
• Gift Aid Management: Scan Gift Aid declarations and log them in the CRM.
• Fundraising Packs: Collate and send out fundraising packs to supporters.
• Supporter Communications: Send thank-you letters and certificates to donors, maintaining excellent relationships.
• Data Management: Update supporter details on the CRM and assist with importing data for fundraising campaigns.
• Event Participation: Attend events where necessary and support cheer squads, putting together goody bags and assisting with event logistics.
• Merchandise and Shop: Order stock for the online shop and manage the store cupboard inventory. Prepare and log shop products for events.
• Supporter Queries: Answer queries from supporters with professionalism and empathy. Responding to telephone, web and email enquires
• Record Keeping: Keep the “Share Your Stories” log, images and consent forms up to date.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience required for the Fundraising Assistant :

• Customer Care Experience: Previous experience in supporter or customer care roles is essential.
• Organisational Skills: Ability to plan and prioritise workload effectively.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with supporters.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal abilities to connect with supporters face-to-face, over the phone, and online.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in all tasks, particularly in data entry and communication.
• Self-Motivation: Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and experience with databases.
• Enthusiastic Team Player: Willingness to collaborate within a lively and friendly team environment.

If you would like to be considered as our Fundraising Assistant, please apply now with your CV and cover letter. For your application to be considered, please combine your covering letter and CV into a single document for uploading purposes. We’d love to hear from you!

Volunteer Engagement Officer, Birmingham, B7 5QT

Salary:£24414 per annum

Location:Nechells, Birmingham B7 5QT

Hours:Full Time, 37.5 hours per week (0800-1600 Monday to Friday)

Benefits:25 days holiday, pro-rata, 5.5% Employer Pension Contribution including Life Cover, Occupational Sick Pay Benefits & Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Leave and Pay, plus more

Reporting to:Volunteer Manager

FareShare Midlands is the region’s largest food redistribution charity. We take good-to-eat surplus food from the food industry and get it to our Members - frontline charities and community groups all over the Midlands. We turn an environmental problem into a social solution.

Last year we redistributed almost 5,794 tonnes of food from our warehouses in Birmingham, Leicester and Nottingham. It is sorted and stored by our dedicated teams of staff and volunteers, and then redistributed to around 800 Members including food pantries and cafes, homeless shelters and drop-in centers. These local organisations turn the food into food parcels, affordable shopping and delicious meals for people of all ages. As well as food, our Members provide vital support to families and the elderly, many of whom are facing challenging circumstances and living in poverty.

Last year our food reached more than 83,000 vulnerable people every week, providing 13 million meals. At the same time, we are growing our Employability Programmes to help people gain work experience, skills and jobs.

Hunger is a growing issue in the UK and while there is surplus food that is otherwise going to waste, we believe that this food should be used to feed people first.

The Role

At Nechells we are fortunate to have over 80 dedicated Volunteers that commit their time to ensure our 200 local Community Food Members receive the much-needed food to support their communities.

Duties include:

•  Responsible for recruiting, training and motivating volunteers

•  Administrative tasks, including managing the volunteer databases

•  Overseeing the Corporate Volunteers that regularly attend the depot for their day of Volunteering

•  Develop and support volunteer events for recruitment and recognition

•  Lead on all communications to volunteers

•  Deliver volunteer inductions and training

•  Handling individual volunteer queries and issues

A crucial element of the role as is working closely with the Operational staff in this fast paced warehouse environment.

Person Specification - Skills, Qualities & Experience

Essential

• Able to establish and maintain systems and accurate recording of data
• Experience of working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal with people at all levels
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated with good team-working skills
• Good time management with ability to manage workloads to meet deadlines
• IT literacy, in particular of using Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• A commitment to Equal Opportunities and inclusivity
• To subscribe to the ethos, vision and mission of FareShare Midlands

Desirable

• Experience of supporting volunteers
• Recruitment & Induction delivery
• Full clean driving licence and have access to a vehicle so can travel between depots as needed

Values and behaviours 

• A commitment to Equal Opportunities
• An appreciation of FareShare Midlands’ mission and vision
• Flexibility of approach and ability to work in a team
• Proven ability to develop and maintain good working relations, with both internal and external audiences
• The role holder will be required to work flexibly to meet operational needs

How to Apply:

If you would like to apply for this role, please create a supporting statement to demonstrate your suitability and to explain your interest in both the job and FareShare Midlands. Please send your supporting statement with a copy of your CV.

We are recruiting a part-time (16 hours per week) Data Management Officer to join our supportive team who are committed to making life better for Manchester’s unpaid carers. This post is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about data, who enjoys working as part of a team and wants to use their skills within a small charity.

We are looking for someone experienced in data management, who can organise, maintain and develop our information systems, and produce reports for different audiences.  You might also have some experience supporting reporting and evaluation for a community or charitable organisation, but this is not essential. What is essential, are strong skills in Microsoft Excel!

This is a remote working role and can be worked flexibly, with a limited number of fixed online meeting dates during the month. There may be very occasional in person meetings in Manchester, primarily central Manchester. Your office/admin base would be your home address.

We offer training opportunities, flexible working and a generous leave entitlement. 

This is a permanent position.

The deadline for applications is Tuesday 4th February 2025 at 9am. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 12th February 2025. We will contact successful applicants by email.

We are unable to accept CVs.

We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, faith and religion, disability and age. Appointment will be made on merit alone.

If you are disabled we will support you throughout the recruitment process with reasonable adjustments required.

Thank you for considering Manchester Carers Forum!

The British Geriatrics Society is the professional association for NHS doctors, nurses and other healthcare specialists engaged in the treatment and care of older people across the UK, united by a mission to improve healthcare for older people. We have over 5,200 members who work in acute, community and primary care. We are a registered charity with a friendly staff team of 17.

The BGS is seeking to recruit a Conferences Co-Ordinator to assist with the planning, delivery and promotion of its portfolio of virtual, hybrid and in-person events. If you are interested in establishing your career in events management, this role provides exposure to a range of administrative tasks supporting a varied and interesting programme of events. You will have the opportunity to travel and work with leading and inspiring health professionals around the UK.

The BGS Events team consists of four full-time staff members. We deliver a varied events programme, including two large scale national three-day meetings in the spring and autumn. 

Job title: Conferences Co-Ordinator 

Reporting to: Conferences and Region Development Manager 

Salary:£31,752 (grade 6.1), rising by annual increments

Benefits: 11% employer pension contribution; 29 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Base:The British Geriatrics Society’s office in Farringdon, London EC1; Occasional UK travel with overnight stays will be required, with occasional evening work supporting delivery of events (around 12 times per year). The BGS has a flexible working policy and most staff combine working from home with working in the office

Hours:  This is a full-time role but consideration can be given to working less than full time, for 4 days a week pro-rata.

Benefits:11% employer pension contribution; travel loan and cycle to work scheme. Access to a range of healthcare benefits.

Overall purpose: 

To support the BGS education offer by

·Providing administrative support to the BGS Events team in the preparation and delivery of high-quality programmes and meetings

·Delivering good customer care (pre and post meeting), whilst also providing an excellent delegate experience at conferences

·Supporting the wider BGS team with events-related aspects of marketing, scientific abstracts, sponsorship and website content

Through these events, we support a UK and international audience of healthcare professionals to access high-quality information and education about healthcare for older people. Continuing professional development (CPD) is an important part of the BGS member offer, and we pride ourselves on delivering relevant, high-quality, engaging events.

The next few years of conference delivery will be an exciting time, evolving our mix of hybrid (in-person and online) and virtual conferences, and reintroducing our region meetings across England. Supporting the development of regional meetings will be an important part of the role. We are also expanding our digital offer to support online community networking and sharing knowledge beyond the conferences. 

Main duties and responsibilities:

1.Responding confidently to incoming enquiries by telephone and email. Managing ad hoc delegate queries about registration, continuing professional development (CPD) and event information promptly.

2.Processing conference registrations; taking payments; providing confirmation and supporting correspondence to delegates, sponsors and speakers.

3.Processing and maintaining records related to registrations, using our member database (CiviCRM).

4.Co-ordinating and administering abstract submissions, supporting the local officers in their adjudication and publication of results.

5.Processing and managing CPD applications (live and distance learning) for all conferences via the Royal College of Physicians (RCP).

6.Administering and processing both speaker expenses and invoices arising from conferences. Regularly updating budget information and liaising with the BGS Finance team as required.

7.Supporting the Conference and Region Development Manager to source venues and suppliers, whilst negotiating best rates and liaising with them as required.

8.Providing logistics support for conference speakers, staff and contributors. Co-ordination will include booking travel and hotels, external social events and conference dinners.

9.Assisting the Conferences and Region Support Manager to provide efficient and effective onsite support at conferences.

10. Arranging courier collections of event equipment (to and from each venue and BGS office), with oversight of items throughout. This will also apply for external career fairs.

11. Preparing, packing / unpacking event equipment for each event both onsite and at BGS office.

12. Preparing printed materials for each event (badges, programmes, biographies, signage and any other information as required).

13. Managing event stock and maintaining the stockroom.

14.Website content editing and updating (BGS events and region pages).

15. Supporting the Communications and Marketing Co-Ordinator in promoting BGS conference activities, along with regular meetings.

16. Analysing feedback from event attendees and compiling results for speakers.

17. Supporting the Conferences and Region Development Manager with administrative tasks associated with the development of BGS England regions. This will include engagement tasks such as attending region committee internal meetings, regular web updates, supporting hybrid meetings and producing quarterly e-bulletins.

18. Supporting the Director of Learning and Professional Development in preparation, approaches and follow-up with pharmaceutical sponsors.

19. Undertaking other administrative tasks as may arise.

20. Contributing to the development of BGS conferences and to the Society overall.

Person Specification

Essential skills/experience required:

·Strong organisational skills – ability to manage your time effectively and deal with competing priorities/deadlines

·Excellent attention to detail to ensure accurate information is shared with relevant audiences

·Excellent written and verbal communication skills – enabling you to communicate clearly and concisely

·Excellent customer relationship skills - ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels

·Experience in an administrative role, demonstrating efficiency and reliability

·Ability to work independently - taking initiative and demonstrating a problem- solving approach

·Highly motivated, enthusiastic and willingness to be flexible in a rapidly changing environment

·Fully competent using Microsoft 365, in particular MS Excel, MS Word, MS Teams and Outlook

·Minimum of 1 year’s previous experience assisting conference or membership administration or equivalent experience

·Experience of working in a collaborative manner and as a team member

Desirable:

·Experience of supporting the delivery of conferences (in-person, virtual and hybrid)

·Experience of using of using and maintaining Constituent/ Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Databases (ideally Civi-CRM, but alternatively other comparable CRM databases)

·Experience of managing conference registrations, or similar, including taking payments, invoicing and receipting

·Experience of website content creation and editing

·Experience of working within a charity or public sector role

·Interest in the delivery of older people’s care with the NHS or social care sector

How to apply

Applicants should send a tailored CV (maximum 2 sides A4) and cover letter (maximum 2 sides A4) setting out what they would bring to the position, in relation to the Person specification above, via the link on our website by Thursday 30 January 2025. Interviews will be held during the week of 10 February 2025

For more information on the importance of the role please see this video about BGS events and community.

**No recruiters or agencies please**

About our Fundraising team:

See the difference your relationship building skills make. Every day.

We’re small enough to be close-knit team where you can see the difference your ideas make to the care, we give every day. Yet, big and ambitious enough for you to grow and explore new campaigns, initiatives, and techniques.

As a team we will also support you to grow and learn in your role with training, development opportunities and fantastic wellness benefits.

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Legacy Officer to join our Legacies team. This is an ideal role for someone looking to gain more experience in fundraising or marketing, and at the same time, helping to make a difference to our communities when time matters most.

Gifts in Wills help fund over 1/3 of our vital care.  This role supports the delivery of our Hospice’s overall legacy strategy.  You will help build internal awareness around the importance of Gifts in Wills, collaborating across teams to support and increased engagement amongst key audiences to drive consideration and action by our supporters. 

You will support the Legacy team to implement our annual legacy operational plan.  Key areas of focus include lead generation; conversion and stewardship of those generous supporters who have already decided to support the Hospice with a gift in their Will.  Ensuring all legacy gifts left to the Hospice are managed in a sensitive, timely and professional way.

About you:

Empathy and listening skills come naturally to you. You will be pro-active and have good attention to detail, excellent communication skills, as well as some working knowledge of databases.

You will be comfortable engaging with the public, handling enquiries, and keeping supporters informed and inspired. You will be motivated to use your creative skills to develop campaigns and activities to help build relationships and keep people engaged and updated on how their support makes an impact.

You may have previous experience working in a fundraising environment, in relationship management/direct marketing or in a customer service related environment. Previous experience of legacy giving is not essential.

If you are a friendly team-orientated person who shares our values, and you’re looking for a new role in a supportive and inclusive environment, we’d love to hear from you!

As well as our competitive salary package and the opportunity of joining organisation where you will be able to make a difference to our patients and their families, we offer a range of great benefits, which include:

• 27 days’ annual leave, plus recognised public holidays - rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service (pro rata for part time)

• educational and professional development opportunities (we have an on-site Education Team)

• free on-site parking

• tranquil Hospice grounds

• subsidised meals at our on-site restaurant

• Employee Assistance Programme

• access to Blue Light Card discount card

• access to our Group Pension Scheme

• wellbeing - we provide a programme of activities, opportunities, and guidance to inspire and support our employees to live a healthy life, at home and at work.

Discover the difference you can be.

About us

Princess Alice Hospice is one of the top ten adult hospices in the UK, providing specialist palliative care and support to a community of more than a million people living in Surrey, south west London and Middlesex. We need to raise over £10million a year to provide our free palliative and end of life care services and our fundraising team are crucial to achieving this.

At Princess Alice Hospice we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We are fully committed to equality of opportunities, and we warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds and cultures.

Post Title: Programme Coordinator – West Yorkshire

Responsible to: West Yorkshire Senior Programme Manager

Salary: £24,960 per annum

Holiday entitlement/Pension: Holiday entitlement will be 33 days per annum (inclusive of Bank Holidays), Employee Assistance Programme and access to an employee perk-based platform. The Tutor Trust also provides a contributory Government-backed NEST pensions scheme, which is offered to our employees after the qualifying period.

 About Tutor Trust

We’re a proudly Northern charity that believes in equity in education. We do our bit to achieve that by partnering with schools and education providers, to enable their young people to work alongside inspiring and motivating tutors – an opportunity they may not otherwise have. 

We know that our high-quality tuition helps improve young people’s academic attainment, wellbeing, and self-confidence, and supports their personal aspirations. 

Over the past four years, we’ve had an opportunity to reach more young people than we have before through government funding of the National Tutoring Programme. We’re now at a pivotal moment, ready to engage new school partners, donors, peers in the sector and the new Labour government.

 Our values

What we stand for and practise in everything we do at Tutor Trust:

We believe in fairness

We are passionate about making a difference

We are inclusive and supportive

We are quality-focused

We are ambitious

We learn

 Benefits of working at Tutor Trust 

· Hybrid work model (2 days in the office) 

• Competitive leave - 33 days per annum (inclusive of Bank Holidays, pro rata) 

• Flexible working including Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) 

• Health and Wellbeing (Employee Assistance Programme, 24-hour GP service, mental health support and benefits platform, Perkbox) 

• Enhanced Family and Sick Leave (after a qualifying period). 

• Recognition and Culture (Thanks & Recognition, Highlights, team events) 

• Learning and Development (knowledge sharing, staff-led groups

Job Purpose

The Programme Coordinator post is an exciting role with Tutor Trust. You will assist the Programme Manager by liaising with local schools and organising tuition within the West Yorkshire area. This will include attending meetings, coordinating tuition sessions and arranging tutor cover.

You will also support the tutor recruitment and training process and help to ensure that it runs smoothly. You will also maintain and improve systems for the benefit of all our tutors, including ongoing tutor support.

 Main Functions

· Assist with setting up and managing tuition assignments across multiple schools/ colleges across West Yorkshire.

· Collect and input tuition related data into our Tutor Trust systems to support quality and impact, liaising closely with the West Yorkshire Administrator.

· Represent Tutor Trust in introductory meetings between tutors and teachers in schools and online

· Assist with general office functions in the Leeds office.

· Assist in developing closer relations between tutors and opportunities for networking and working together

· Assist in the quality assurance, development and delivery of training for tutors and assist in the recruitment process for new tutors, including interviewing potential tutors.

· Take part in general induction presentations and other events to promote the Tutor Trust both internally and externally

· Help with preparation for Tutor Trust events aimed at a range of stakeholders

· Participate in project work

· Assist other staff to complete a variety of administrative tasks that enable the Trust to operate effectively and efficiently

· Any other duties commensurate with the grade and nature of the post

Person Specification

 Good candidates for this role will be high achievers, with excellent IT and English skills, diplomatic and inter-personal skills and plenty of initiative.

 Skills

· Can demonstrate experience of administrative skills in a previous role (either paid or voluntary.)

· Excellent communication skills with ability to establish a rapport and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and from all sectors

· The ability to work under pressure to cope with multiple demands and deadlines, to work fast and to a consistently high standard

· Be a team player but also able to work independently when required to do so

· Excellent organisational skills

· The ability to manage office systems and contact databases and to use them effectively

· Be able to write fluently, to think clearly and to grasp new concepts quickly.

· To be fully IT literate, particularly to be competent with Microsoft Excel and Access

· Educated to degree level is desired but not a requirement.

Attributes

· Demonstrate a commitment to the goals and drivers behind the Tutor Trust

· Enthusiasm and ability to contribute to the successful development of the Tutor Trust

· Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· A willingness to work unsociable hours when required

· Willingness to undergo DBS clearance and be committed to Safeguarding children

· Be a team player

· Have strong organisational skills with a commitment to accuracy and attention to detail

· Be able to prioritise and manage tasks

· Experience of tuition/working in schools/working with young people is desirable but not essential

· Knowledge of Leeds/West Yorkshire is desirable but not essential

 APPLICATION INFORMATION

The job is based on a permanent contract (after a successful 3-month probation period). Your regular place of work will be the Tutor Trust Office Leeds, however the position will also involve regular travel to our West Yorkshire schools with some travel to our head office in Manchester. This is a full-time position (36.25 hours across five days a week).

Closing date for applications: Thursday 23rd January 2025 – 5pm.

Interviews to be held: w/c 3rd February

Salary: £24,960 per annum & Contributory Pension

Start date: ASAP

Candidates are required to complete an application form and supply a cover letter outlining how they meet the requirements of the role. You must also complete the attached Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

To apply, please email all documents to the careers email found within the JD attached

The Tutor Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

For further information please visit The Tutor Trust website.

All positions at The Tutor Trust are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check.

The Tutor Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The King's Trust believes all young people should have the chance to succeed, they are the key to a positive and prosperous future. The young people we help, face a range of challenges, our job is to inspire and support young people, to help them reach their potential so that they can thrive, and society can prosper.

We are looking for a Centre Coordinator to join our team in our Cardiff Centre. In this role, you will provide a warm and welcoming reception for young people, staff, and visitors over the phone and in person, so if you are approachable, passionate, and non-judgemental, this could be your role.

You will indirectly support young people by ensuring that our Cardiff Centre operates safely and efficiently. You will be responsible for managing delivery space, facilities compliance and controlling office equipment and supplies. Having previous administrative experience is beneficial but not essential.

To be successful in this role, you must have a good understanding of the challenges young people within our target groups face, to assist them when they arrive in our Centre. In this role no two days are the same, you get to be involved with many different functions of the Trust and interact with everyone who works in the Newcastle Centre, this is why planning and organisation skills are a must.

If you are up for a challenge and enjoy working in a team, we would love to hear from you!