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Location: Perry Green, Hertfordshire (with occasional travel to Leeds)
Contract Type: Full-time (35 hours/week) or Part-time (28 hours/week)
Flexible Working: Up to 2 days/week remote working after induction

The Henry Moore Foundation, established by one of the greatest sculptors of the twentieth century and the largest artist-endowed grant-giving foundation in Europe, is seeking a Chief Finance Officer (CFO) to manage its day to day financial activities, lead its financial strategy and help to ensure long-term sustainability. This is a unique opportunity to combine accountancy expertise with the chance to work in an inspiring, creative organisation with an international reach—surrounded by the legacy of Henry Moore in the picturesque Hertfordshire countryside.

As CFO, the successful candidate will manage all day-to-day financial operations, play an active role in the Senior Management Team, provide financial information and advice to the Board of Trustees, and lead the finance team of two direct reports. The role offers the opportunity to help shape the Foundation’s financial future while working in one of the UK's leading art institutions.

About the Role

The CFO will manage the day-to-day financial processes of the Foundation, including preparing budgets, management and annual accounts, drawing up VAT returns, payroll, and managing cash flow, while ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Key responsibilities include:

•  Leading financial strategy and planning to support the Foundation’s ambitions.
• Ability to combine a broad vision with detailed financial controls and understanding, balancing financial strategy alongside day to day processing
• Provide Trustees with the information and advice required to ensure effective corporate governance and financial viability
• Managing financial risks and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation
• Managing significant cash movements for optimum yield
• Handling the financial aspects of acquisitions and disposals
• Review and sanction all agreements relating to financial duties, such as contracts for services and information technology assets

What you will bring?

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with at least 3 years of senior management experience, ideally within the charity or cultural sector. You will have a strong understanding of charity finance regulations, VAT, Gift Aid, and financial reporting. Adaptability and flexibility are essential qualities in this role.

Key qualifications and experience include:

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Minimum 3 years of senior management experience
• Expertise in charity finance regulations and VAT
• Experience in significant cash movements and cash flow forecasting
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, BrightPay)
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
• Understanding of investments and endowments is desirable

 

Why Join the Henry Moore Foundation?

• Inspiring Location: Work from Perry Green, a tranquil, creative environment surrounded by Henry Moore’s monumental sculptures, and where he created his iconic works.
• Impact: Contribute to the financial sustainability of a world-renowned cultural institution and be part of a dynamic, globally influential organisation.
• Flexibility: Up to 2 days of remote working per week after induction.
• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday, pension (12.5%) contributions, and professional development opportunities.

This is a rare opportunity to combine day-to-day financial management with financial leadership and a passion for arts and culture. If you are an experienced finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact, if interested please apply below.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter (2 pages) outlining your relevant experience and why you’re the ideal fit for the role.
 

Deadline for applications:

Closing Date: Sunday 8th December

Longlisting: 12th December

Shortlisting: w/c 6th January

1st stage interviews: Thursday 16th January

2nd stage interviews: TBC

Animal Free Research UK is the leading charity working to create a world where human diseases are cured faster without animal suffering. By pioneering excellence, inspiring and supporting scientists and influencing change, we are ending the use of animals and improving medical research.

Join our award-winning team and make a life-saving difference to people and animals.

Working as part of the Development team, the Supporter Engagement Officer will play an integral part in driving our fundraising efforts and therefore accelerating the transition from using animals to using human-specific technologies in medical research.

Job Purpose

• Provide first-class supporter care to Animal Free Research UK’s supporters
• Assist with direct and digital marketing and other fundraising initiatives
• Efficiently and effectively maintain the donor database
• Provide assistance to the Supporter Engagement team as required

Download job pack from our website for full role description 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Join Our Team – Fundraising & Grants Officer

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

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

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

About Us:

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

What We Offer:

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

· Contract: Permanent

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

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

 

Benefits:

· Full induction and relevant training

· Contributory work-based pension scheme

· Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

· Flexible working arrangements

Apply Now:

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

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

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

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

Please note, this role requires applicants to live in Northern Ireland. Applicants who do not live in Northern Ireland will not be shortlisted.

People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of 1.5 million we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services. 

About the role 

As members of the Community Directorate we aim to reach out to and support people with Parkinson’s, their families, friends and carers.  We enable the voice of people affected by Parkinson’s to be heard to improve services, inform our priorities and improve decision making locally. 

Through community development we work in close collaboration with our Parkinson’s community to bring change on the issues that matter most to people affected by Parkinson’s.

You’ll provide high quality business support to the Northern Ireland Director and team. 

What you’ll do:

• Provide administrative support to the Director of Northern Ireland
• Provide first point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders
• Organise online and in-person, internal and external meetings and other events, including booking venues and refreshments, assisting with the production of materials, fulfilling mailings and taking bookings as required
• Work across the team in Northern Ireland to ensure our records are up to date on all the current activities we and others support and that these are recorded on the local activity database
• Keep up to date with the directorate’s activities in order to provide clear, accurate information

What you’ll bring:

• Experience of team administration or supporting a senior executive
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate when required at all levels internally and externally. 
• Ability to work co-productively with people living with Parkinson’s
• Excellent administration skills, including note-taking, presentation preparation and a positive, assertive and resilient approach to prioritising and juggling varying pressures and conflicting priorities 
• Experience in coordinating multiple projects simultaneously that meet the business requirements

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

We are operating rolling recruitment for this vacancy and reviewing applications as they are received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The successful candidate will be required to: 

• live in the area specified (Northern Ireland) and be able to travel freely and flexibly around these areas and occasionally further afield without reliance on public transport
• provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb 
• have a confidential space in which to work

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Do you want to support individuals and families in our local community to improve their home’s energy performance with the overall goal of reducing the number of Merton and Lambeth residents who live in fuel poverty?

Are you looking for a role with a professional, supportive and expanding advice charity with over 80 years of experience working in South West London?

If so please read on:

Citizens Advice Merton and Lambeth (CAML) is the leading advice charity supporting individuals and families across the London boroughs of Lambeth, Merton but also wider London. We provide a range of information, support and advice services. We also work to raise awareness and understanding of the challenging issues affecting our clients and communities.

Owing to charity expansion, we are looking for advisers with experience in providing energy advice. If you have at least one year’s experience of working in an advice support organisation, are passionate about supporting individuals and families in need and interested in joining a dedicated, professional team we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidates will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work flexibly with clients and for the charity skills and experience to provide high quality energy information and advice. You will be meticulous in your work, especially when supporting clients and maintaining case records for continuity of follow up advice and casework. You will also be very well informed with regard to legislation, case law and policy changes relating to advice and benefits.

You will help clients to maximise their income, provide education around energy-saving techniques and support with energy debt issues including billing, applying for grants and setting up payment plans.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive energy advice directly to clients via face to face and telephone appointments
• Ensure income maximisation for clients through the take up of appropriate welfare benefits.
• Commit to ongoing training/development as requested by the charity
• Use your interpersonal skills to explore, listen and understand complex problems as they affect each individual and tailor your approach to advice accordingly
• Provide a clear plan of action and follow-up on actions relating to cases as appropriate
• Identify and escalate serious problems, including safeguarding, appropriately
• Ability to work to own initiative within a team environment. Work closely with service colleagues and wider CAML team
• Support clients in CAML offices and outreach venues
• Promote the Energy Advice Service within the local community

Monitoring Quality and Case Recording

• Ensure all client engagement and support is comprehensively and accurately recorded
• Review your work, and monitor quality standards, as per the Citizens Advice quality framework
• Ensure data protection regulations are adhered to and office procedures followed
• Work with your line manager and senior managers to develop and improve services, and your own standards

Other Duties and Responsibilities

With the wider charity team and other organisations, ensure clients are supported with related advice issues

Ensure all work is fully compliant with our policies and procedures and Citizens Advice Quality Standard

• Assist and contribute to the charity’s communications, research and campaigns work

• Maintain positive working relations with our stakeholders

• Professionally represent Citizens Advice Merton and Lambeth

• Other duties as requested by your line manager, senior manager and Chief Executive

Research and campaigns

Support the R&C team on any campaigns the team is working on.

Professional Development

All of our team receive comprehensive induction to the charity and our work. We support Advisers in their professional development to ensure we’re up to date with recent legislation, case law, policies and procedures relating to benefits and debt and undertake appropriate training as agreed with your line manager.

Person Specification

•  Generalist Adviser certificate (Citizens Advice or equivalent)

• Complete NEA Energy Awareness (Level 3) or relevant energy training or willing to complete it together with relevant energy/advice trainings

• An understanding of the energy sector and providing advice to Clients, including those in financial difficulty

• Experience of using client management databases (we use Casebook)

• Fantastic communication skills

• Ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and manage caseload

• IT competency and experience

• Ability and willingness to work as a team

• Understanding of and commitment to the aims, principles and values of Citizens Advice service

This job description and personal specification does not form part of any contract.

If you’re interested in the role and joining us, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please follow the link to our website to read the full job description and find out how to apply.

The deadline for applications is 6pm, Sunday 17th November 2024. 

If you do not hear from us, we are afraid your application was unsuccessful.

We reserve the right to close applications early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

We are registered with the Information Commissioner's Office and will process your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and Data Protection Act 2018. Please refer to our online Privacy Policy for more information on how your personal data will be processed and store.

Job Title:Hackney Paid Peer Supporter

Salary:£24,590 FTE (£14,754 Actual)

Working Hours:21 hours Per weeks

Contract:Fixed Term contract until 31st December 2025

Location: Hackney Borough Based

Benefits:NCT membership with access to exclusive benefits, pension  scheme, 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank and public holiday.

About us at the NCT

A lot of people know NCT for our antenatal classes, and we want to continue to support as many parents and families as we can to access evidence-based information. But we are also much more than this. We are a charity that campaigns on the issues that matter to parents. We run breastfeeding and infant feeding support, provided by specialist counsellors. We run thousands of free community activities and events across the UK, led by our fantastic volunteers and peers. And we support women and families facing specific challenges, such as social isolation, feeding difficulties or poor mental health.

Our Hackney Parent Support project is commissioned by Hackney Council, to offer infant feeding support across the region in both community and hospital settings and parenting courses for families throughout the Hackney region. The support is delivered by staff and volunteer peer supporters.

We are seeking a capable Peer Supporter who will support parents at Homerton Hospital and at various community settings in Hackney. This role will mainly be based between Homerton hospital and out in the community (expenses will be reimbursed).

About the Role

You will be responsible for offering infant feeding support for parents within Homerton Hospital and the community. Some of the key responsibilities of the role include:

· Providing breastfeeding support to families on the wards at Homerton hospital and community settings within Hackney.

· Support in delivering inductions for volunteer peer supporters. 

· To report any concerns or additional support needs of women to the NCT management team and/or Infant Feeding Lead for referral onto partner agencies as appropriate.  

· To attend regular supervision/support sessions. 

· Having a good working knowledge and understanding of the local demographics in the Hackney area and ensuring all support is accessible and inclusive.

· Ensure that data collection and feedback is collected in a timely manner in an inclusive way.
You must have good communication skills and be able to build relationships and create a rapport with a wide range of people easily. This is a large project and covers multiple locations so you must be able to confidently prioritise your own work, be highly organised and able to work independently.

Being able to make decisions and respond appropriately to our staff, peer supporters and parents and other external stakeholders is essential, alongside good IT skills– including Outlook, Word and Excel – and you must have good attention to detail.
 
It is essential for this post that you undertake the training to become an NCT Breastfeeding Peer Supporter. This requires experience of giving breast milk. The training can be undertaken within your working hours.

The role is 21 hours per week which will be predominantly Monday to Friday within the working day, however, will include occasional evening and weekends. This role is mainly based at Homerton Hospital and at community settings across Hackney.

About you

· Are you willing to undertake our Peer Supporter training? (Requires experience in giving breast milk)

· Can you work at pace and juggle a number of different priorities?

· Are you passionate about supporting families to reach their parenting and feeding goals and contribute to their positive wellbeing?

· Do you want to join an amazing Charity that supports parents across the UK?

· Would you like to be part of an amazing team of passionate staff?

If so, please read the job description attach. 
 
What we offer

We are taking positive action to increase diversity throughout our organisation, at all levels, and to nurture a culture of inclusion for all our people and the parents and families that we support.

We are committed to zero discrimination both internally and externally regardless of visible or invisible difference such as sex, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, religion or belief, gender identity, economic class, marital/civil partnership, family status including single parents, socio-economic background and pregnancy and maternity.We provide reasonable adjustments and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. 

We welcome and actively encourage applications from all candidates including those from under-represented groups within NCT such as individuals from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ people and people with a disability. 

The welfare and safety of individuals is at the heart of everything that we do. NCT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Closing date: 08/12/2024
 
Interviews: Week beginning 09/12/2024 and 16/12/2024

Interview format: In person – Venue TBC. The interviews will be a mixture of open and competency-based questions, you do not need to prepare anything in advance.

Purpose of The Job

Full Time - 35hrs 

We are seeking a dynamic and organised team player with strong administration skills and a confident client centered approach.

You will make an essential contribution to SAIL  and will enable the organisation’s strategic development by providing excellent administrative support to a number of areas including fundraising, grant making, financial processes, and general office management.

Key Tasks

General Admin

1. Acting as the first point of contact for the charity by handling inquiries by phone, email, and post.

2. Responding to telephone calls and greeting clients.

3. To issue counsellors with relevant paperwork and information.

4. To manage incoming and outgoing post.

5. To take messages for other staff.

6. To undertake word processing, photocopying and filing for other staff as required.

7. To oversee the room booking diary and including making and cancelling bookings as required.

8. To provide administrative support to SAIL training, conferences and other events.

9. To contribute to the maintenance of the office equipment including the photocopier, answer phone and computers.

10. To maintain the reception area including display of publicity material.

11. To administer and input financial data to keep records up to date.

12. To assist in the development and refinement of systems.

13. To maintain a high standard of presentation in all rooms

14. To update the SAIL website as required

Financial

1. Invoicing

2. Accounts & Cash flows

3. Managing &recording petty cash

Referrals and Appointments

1. Take and record referral details.

2. To liaise with therapists and clients where necessary.

General

1. At all times to work within the expectations of confidentiality

2. To attend team meetings as required

3. To participate in line management meetings as required

4. To participate in training as required

5. To work within SAIL policies and procedures

6. To undertake any other duties which are consistent with the nature of the post

Person Specification

In your application, please provide evidence of how you match each of the following criteria:

  Qualifications

Experience required, Knowledge and Skills

You have at least 2 years’ experience working in a public facing administrative role.

You have a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, especially Word and Excel.

You have worked in the charity/healthcare sector.

Attributes and Personal Characteristics

You are polite, courteous and client focused.
You have excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

You have a university degree or equivalent OR Business and Administration Level 3 Certificate (NVQ).

You have demonstrable experience of office management, committee servicing, budget monitoring, creating and maintaining reporting schedules, updating databases and using them to produce reports.

You have a solid working knowledge of the principles of the Data Protection Act 2018 and how these apply to charities and their supporters.

You are able to work with minimum supervision, are proactive and take initiative, e.g. by identifying problems, proposing solutions and escalating issues appropriately.

You have a flair for implementing efficient systems and processes and continually seek to improve operational procedures.

You have strong organising skills; you are meticulous and have excellent attention to detail.

You have a positive team ethos and are keen to contribute to the overall success of the charity.

You are able to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

You are resilient and able to adapt to changing priorities.

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.

Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser

Up to £30,000 per annum + benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension)

Leatherhead, Surrey flexible working options available.

About the role:

We are looking to appoint an experienced fundraiser to secure new corporate partnerships to help fund the growth of our care services, and to build relationships with companies to help them achieve their CSR goals.

Reporting to the Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager. You will be part of a team to drive Rainbow Trust’s Corporate income, building and maintaining the pipeline through effective networking, prospecting, and stewardship. You will be responsible for a varied and fulfilling portfolio of accounts to whom you will become a main contact and provide excellent corporate account management. Some accounts raising six figure sums, to whom you will become a main contact and provide excellent account management.

You will work collaboratively towards a ‘one team one target’ approach across the Fundraising and Engagement department and ensure that the use of technology is maximized and all processes are subject to continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity to maintain a breadth of fundraising experience to position yourself for future fundraising roles with increased responsibility.

What we’re looking for:

· Friendly, enthusiastic and socially-focused – you quickly connect with others and build effective working relationships. An ability to empathise and communicate effectively about our work with children and families is key. You are naturally warm with a sincere appreciation for people and how they are each uniquely motivated

· A motivating, empathetic and persuasive communicator – you will enjoy preparing and presenting high-quality presentations

· Knowledge of the principles that underpin good customer care – you adhere to established guidelines, policies and procedures, and provide excellent relationship management

· You thrive working in a busy environment on multiple priorities simultaneously – results-oriented and a fast learner, you respond quickly to pressure and a changing environment.

· Confident use of MSOffice and some experience of using a database – you have strong attention to detail, are comfortable working with data, and produce high quality accurate work.

Applications will be particularly welcome from those who have experience of building relationships and raising income– working to secure new business and providing exceptional account management.

What we offer:

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes:

· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life

· Access to the Blue Light Discount Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts

· Time off in lieu

· 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)

· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes

· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year

· Pension scheme (we will contribute 5% of your salary and you will contribute at least 3%)

· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and half day Christmas shopping

· A recommend a friend recruitment referral bonus

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed.

How to Apply:

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter to us via the link.

Your covering letter should highlight why your application should be considered above others, and clearly state how your experience matches the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification.

Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.

Come and work for one of the longest-running charities and independent hospitals in the UK. Set in a beautiful Grade II listed Victorian building, with big gardens and space for our residents to engage in music, art and even pottery workshops, the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is more than a hospital. The RHN is a community in which everyone comes together to help adults with neurological disability achieve the best possible quality of life.

We are looking for a Community Fundraising Executive to use our unique history to engage with our community and help the RHN fund more of the vital work we do.

Salary range: £32,000

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

Location: Putney, Southwest London (1 day per week home working)

Benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave entitlement - 25 days plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Free parking (rare in London!)
• Blue Light Card
• On-site cafeteria
• RHN Wellbeing Programme and EAP service
• RHN Volunteering opportunities

Scope

The RHN is a leading national centre of excellence, providing adult person-centred services that span the entire care pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care, for people with complex Neuro-disability and their families, underpinned by a strong research and education programme.

The Fundraising Department is a small and friendly team, responsible for raising funds for a variety of vital therapies and services for the patients and residents. Furthermore, through a variety of income streams, the team helps to fund capital projects, such as ward refurbishments and new facilities.

The post-holder will become a key part in the development and growth of the charity, maximising financial income and raising awareness of the RHN. You will maximise existing relationships and opportunities through excellent supporter stewardship and will identify new fundraising opportunities. This role will involve occasional weekend and evening work, so a flexible approach is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Work together with the Community Fundraising Manager to organise the full calendar of fundraising events, including sporting/challenge, bespoke, special and community events, working towards a £230,000 target and £3.1m team target.
• Recruit participants for a range of existing sporting and challenge events whilst identifying new activities. Overseeing the marketing and stewardship of each.
• Act as first point of contact to community and challenge supporters, providing a first-class standard of supporter care and stewardship to maximise fundraising and supporter experience.
• Support in the delivery of a small portfolio community fundraising events including (but not limited to) the Christmas Fair, Bridge events and school fun runs
• Support volunteers organising their own events in addition to third party fundraising events.
• Identify and build relationships with new community groups
• Work closely with the Communications Team to develop marketing and digital plans for fundraising activities.
• Create and produce a range of publicity materials

Person specification: Essential and Desirable

• Comfortable in an environment interacting with profoundly disabled patients (E)
• Minimum of 1 year community fundraising experience (E)
• Able to work well as part of a team, as well as be self-motivated (E)
• Time management and prioritisation skills (E)
• Networking, relationship & communication skills, both written and verbal (E)
• Enthusiastic and positive approach to supporting event participants (E)
• Confidence in writing marketing and promotional copy (E)
• Computer literate, using Microsoft programmes, databases (E)
• Confident in talking to groups and attending events, speaking about the charity (E)
• Full Clean driving licence and access to car (D)

RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential.

Home based working in the UK, preferably London/near London (part-time access to office spaces available nationwide, flexible working policy)

About us

We are a collaborative, UK based network bringing our 30 years of experience working on the HIV response to the broader global health space. We contribute to a global movement of actors seeking to challenge the systemic causes of health inequity to end AIDS and ensure all people can realise their right to health and wellbeing. We give decision-makers the proof – and the push – they need to make informed and just decisions to help improve the lives of the millions of people around the world needing access to treatment, prevention, care and support services for HIV and other health conditions.

About the role

The Senior Campaigns and Communications Advisor works to amplify STOPAIDS’ impact and reputation across our key advocacy areas through public campaigns and mobilisation, youth engagement and communications, including social media, our website and branding resources. 

This role works with the Advocacy Team to plan, co-ordinate and implement campaign activities for STOPAIDS, including the engagement of youth champions and youth networks, and to coordinate and implement our external communications strategy, ensuring high-quality external online content, including social media and website management. 

Benefits

We offer several benefits including:

• A 28-hour (rather than 35-hour) working week policy with no salary reductions. Staff can work reduced hours over 5 days or a 4-day week.
• Home-based working policy with monthly access to office spaces including a home working grant and monthly bill contributions.
• Flexible working, including non-standard working hours.
• A group stakeholder pension scheme with 6% employer contributions.
• An individual learning and development budget allocated to staff members each year.
• 20 days’ annual leave per year (excluding bank holidays), plus 1 day for every year of service, for up to 4 years.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay for employees with 1 years’ service or more.

For more information, please download the job description below.

To apply, please download and complete our application form below. CVs will not be accepted.

We reserve the right to close the advert early, should sufficient applications be received.

People living with or affected by HIV, from Black, Asian or minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds or from other minoritized groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

STOPAIDS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive positive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sex characteristics, HIV status, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. 

We are open to considering applications for a part-time role that would require a job share.

Job Overview
NRAS has an exciting opportunity for maternity leave cover for a period of 12 months. We are looking for someone who is a great communicator, has evidence of establishing relationships with funders and is proactive and motivated to join our friendly and ambitious fundraising team, part-time 3 days a week.

The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS), is the only organisation in the UK specialising in both rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Due to its targeted focus on RA and JIA, NRAS provides truly expert and wide-ranging services to support, educate and campaignfor people living with these complex autoimmune conditions, their families and the health professionals who treat them.

As a small-medium sized charity (approximately 30 staff members), with a current income of circa £1.8m, we achieve a huge amount on a small budget, punching well above our weight. The role of Part-Time Trusts and Giving Officer will focus on medium to high value Trusts and Grants bids, report writing, relationship management and application pipeline management.

1. Main Purpose of Job

- Develop and implement an action plan for medium to large trust and grant fundraising bids with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and the Senior Trusts and Company Giving Fundraiser

- Working with the COO to continue to sustain, develop and grow this important income stream in line with the Charity’s strategic objectives

- Build and develop relationships with a portfolio of potential and strategically important grant and trust bodies

- Maintain and deliver a schedule of applications and reporting to grant makers, including prospecting for new funders

- Working across departments, to help develop creative projects for funders that include well balanced and reasoned budgets, which are attractive and align with NRAS objectives

- Understand the funding landscape from grants, trusts and foundations to maximise the charity’s opportunities and to manage expectations internally around projecting income

2. Position in Organisation

The post holder will report to the COO. This role is part of the wider fundraising team.

The post holder will work closely with:

- External fundraising contacts e.g. key contacts within Trusts who support the charity, potential High Net Worth Individuals

- External industry contacts

- Other charities and health professional organisations

3. Qualifications and Skills/Experience

High levels of literacy and numeracy
Desirable: Degree level or equivalent, Fundraising qualification

· Experience of writing successful applications to grant and charitable trusts (or equivalent)

· Developing income from trusts, foundations and grant-giving bodies

· Demonstrable fundraising experience and achievements

· Understanding and implementation of fundraising techniques and processes

· Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills

· Work with volunteers

· Understanding of voluntary sector

· Understanding of the health sector

· Working with High Net Worth individuals

Knowledge:

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· Proficient use of Microsoft Word; Excel; PowerPoint

· Proficient use of databases and data management

· Use of Salesforce database

· Understanding of the health environmen

· Understanding of rheumatoid arthritis and its treatment

Personal Circumstances & Attributes

· Willingness to adapt and learn new skills

· Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

· Ability to manage competing deadlines

· Highly motivated and committed

· Expectation of planning to be realistic and achievable

· Positive outlook and approach

· Calm under pressure

· Ability to present to large groups of people

· Full driving licence and car owner

4. Main Duties and Key Responsibilities

Fundraising

- Identify new supporters and potential funders

- Prepare and submit well-written, compelling and complete funding applications

- Develop existing relationships with Trusts and Grant giving bodies as well as with high level supporters

Development

- Identify, develop and support ways for NRAS to increase income through grants fundraising

Marketing

- Work with Marketing and Communications, where appropriate, to develop and create compelling cases for support and reports to existing funders

Management

- Participate in, and contribute to, team meetings

Other Duties

- Possible travel throughout the UK, involving some overnight stays

- Attendance and participation in team meetings

- Any other duties as requested

Representing NRAS

Represent NRAS to external stakeholders, funders and partners promoting it as a respected, trusted and ambitious charity resulting in fruitful and mutually beneficial partnerships, successful funding and effective collaborative working.

NRAS expects all employees to respect the unique contribution of every individual and operates an equal opportunity and diversity policy.

All employees must work responsibly within the health and safety policy of the organisation and ensure they are observing this at all times.

Maidenhead (hybrid/remote working available)
Free parking

Education:

A-Level or equivalent (required)- degree desirable, fundraising qualification

Application deadline: 15/12/2024

Reference ID: nras-ptgrant-nov24

We are recruiting 2 roles, 1 will be based at the Royal London Hospital and 1 will be based at the Homerton Hospital.

As a Carers Hospital Support Co-Ordinator, you will play a pivotal role in identifying and supporting carers who’s relative, friend or neighbour is in hospital or receiving treatment at either the Royal London Hospital or the Homerton Hospital. You will be responsible for coordinating vital services, offering guidance, and creating a supportive environment to help carers cope with the challenges they may face whilst their cared-for is in hospital. 

Responsibilities: 

• Identification and Support: Proactively identify carers of patients admitted to, either the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel or the Homerton Hospital in Hackney, and provide them with tailored support, ensuring their well-being is prioritised. 

• Information and Guidance: Offer information about available hospital resources, support services, and community networks to assist carers effectively. 

• Communication Liaison: Facilitate communication between clinical staff and carers, ensuring they are kept informed about the patient's condition, treatment plan, and discharge process. 

• Emotional Support: Provide compassionate emotional support to carers, listening to their concerns and offering a caring presence during difficult times. 

• Training and Education: Organise workshops and peer support groups to equip carers with essential skills for their caregiving role. 

• Advocacy: Advocate for carers' needs and rights within the hospital setting, ensuring their voices are heard and respected. 

World Jewish Relief provides life-saving and life-changing action to people in crisis around the world. We work with our trusted local partners to help people survive the consequences of conflict and disaster, to thrive and rebuild their lives. We deliver programmes using our expertise, with urgency to achieve maximum and sustainable impact for those within and beyond our community.

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and organised Assistant Accountant with outstanding excel and book keeping skills, great attention to detail and a thorough understanding of all finance processes to join our friendly and hard-working Finance & Resources Team. 

You will be responsible for:

• All end to end payment processes including supplier invoices, payment of grant transfers to overseas partners and staff expenses, including credit cards and prepaid cards
• Ensuring regular month-end journals are posted correctly, including bank interest, fees, monthly depreciation, cost accruals, accrued income and prepayments
• Completing month end reconciliations and supporting documentation
• Assisting with preparation of annual accounts and compiling supporting documentation for auditors
• Assisting with treasury management, updating the charity’s monthly cash holding position

You should have:

• A recognised accountancy qualification or be part qualified
• Previous assistant accountant experience in a medium-sized organisation
• Advanced excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy across every aspect of your work
• A proactive, enthusiastic, flexible and open approach to engaging with colleagues, suppliers and supporters
• Ability to use your own initiative and make independent decisions

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including:

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and Jewish holidays. After 2 years’ service holiday entitlement increases to 25 days.
• Pension scheme – we contribute 5% to the World Jewish Relief pension scheme.
• Life Insurance – up to 3 times salary to nominated beneficiaries.
• Health Cash Plan – cash back to cover the costs of dental treatment, optical care, specialist consultations and a range of complementary therapies.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice or support with any personal or work. related concerns or free counselling if needed.
• Season ticket / travel to work loan.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• On Friday the office closes at 3pm.
• We encourage flexible working and offer a range of flexible working options

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We invite and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out for this role. You don’t need to be Jewish to work for us, but you must share our desire to assist those who need help based on their vulnerability, not their identity, recognising the dignity and potential of all people.

To apply

Please upload your CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification.

Interview dates: 4th & 5th December 2024