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Age UK Mid Mersey are offering a great opportunity to join our professional, innovative and dedicated team to help launch a new lottery funded Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MCST) programme in Mid Mersey’s four boroughs: Halton, Knowsley, St Helens and Warrington.

Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MCST) is a weekly group programme for people living with mild to moderate dementia or cognitive impairment. 

Group members take part in meaningful and stimulating activities, proven to help maintain memory and mental functioning. The groups provide a fun, supportive environment where people can build new friendships. 

Activities include: 

• discussions 
• word games 
• quizzes 
• physical activities 
• creative and musical activities. 

Cognitive Stimulation is the only non-drug treatment recommended to improve cognition, independence and well-being by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). 

Alongside the MCST group sessions the programme will also provide advice, information and facilitated peer support for the carers of groups members. 

The MCST Team Leader will lead a small team of MCST group facilitators, Carer Support workers and volunteers.

The Team Leader will plan programmes, provide support and supervision to staff, and ensure compliance with relevant guidelines and standards. They will be responsible for undertaking initial assessment visits with clients in their own homes to ensure the MCST programme is appropriate for them.

Travel across Mid-Mersey is expected so the post holder must have access to their own vehicle and a full clean driving licence. 

Full training in MCST will be provided alongside management training and mentoring.

Full job details are contained within the supporting Job Description and Person Specification.

Actual Salary for 21hrs £16,200 per annum (£26,700 FTE)

Application Process: 

To apply, please visit our website to complete an Age UK Mid Mersey Employee Application form, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format). 

To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, your personal details will be excluded prior to shortlisting. 

Age UK Mid Mersey is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application form, and if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. 

The post is also subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate. 

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 26th January 2025

Interview Dates: Interviews will be held w/c 3rd February 2025

At Gaddum, we treat everyone as individuals. We really get to know those we help, understanding their world to offer a range of support that’s right for them. Our promise of tailored support is made possible by our breadth and depth of knowledge, through our unwavering commitment to the local people of Greater Manchester.

Our experience listening to generation after generation, for nearly 200 years, has taught us the importance of considering not just the individual but also the relationships around them. Our innovative approach means we can, not only build resilience, but identify further risks and offer preventive support now and in the future. At Gaddum, we believe that by supporting individuals, we ultimately help support entire communities.

Job Summary

Community Mental Health Transformation is part of a long-term plan to improve mental health services. Gaddum has been commissioned to support the facilitation of mental health lived experience in Community Mental Health Transformation in Manchester.

This role will ensure Lived Experience is a crucial partner in the collaborative approach, which will enable more responsive and accessible services. The collaborative includes Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust, NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care, leaders from local Voluntary and Community Sector organisations, Primary Care, Public Health.

Job Purpose

To lead and coordinate initiatives that amplify the voices of individuals with lived experience by embedding co-production principles into program delivery. The role aims to create inclusive opportunities for meaningful involvement, ensuring equal representation, capacity-building, and the removal of participation barriers.

Through collaboration with stakeholders and partners, this position supports the development, supervision, and recognition of lived experience representatives, fostering their contributions to service transformation while building pathways for their continued personal and professional growth. Additionally, the role ensures effective Lived Experience Coordinator – Manchester December 2024 communication, reporting, and evaluation to share insights, measure impact, and support service improvement efforts.
 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Reestablish a Lived Experience group, reviewing potential membership gaps and forward steps.
• Ensure the underpinning principles of coproduction are embedded with balance of professionals and lived experience representation.
• Attend the Transformation Group and other key meetings attached to the programme.
• To support Lived Experience representatives to lead on ethnographic story collection across the programme.
• Develop unpaid Peer development opportunities with Lived Experience representatives, providing Peer supervision.
• Identify and, wherever possible, remove barriers to panel member participation including but not limited to travel, childcare, carer responsibilities and translation costs.
• Ensure Lived Experience Representatives receive inductions and training suitable for their level of engagement.
• Coordinate regular meetings and events via a hybrid approach of face-to-face and virtual
• Manage the recruitment specific additional members for each of these opportunities, depending on the theme of the event.
• Ensure that panel members, whether from the core group or single invitees, are properly off boarded.
• Assist Lived Experience members to capture their experiences into their CVs or find opportunities in the community where people with lived experience are needed to help change services.
• Regularly communicate with Manchester Living Well, providing training and awareness raising and relevant updates and opportunities for co-production.
• Provide specialist information, guidance, and support about service user involvement to Adult Social Care staff, partners and stakeholders across a range of services and departments.
• Maintain records and data and to provide regular monitoring reports and outcomes, including end of project evaluation report.
• Contribute to Gaddum newsletters, website, and meetings, sharing information and learning form the programme.

This experienced helpliner will help us grow our reach and better support people affected by migraine. We are looking for a dedicated and passionate self-starter with the ability to prioritise their own workload whilst supporting our community.

The ideal candidate will be engaged and willing to learn with a proven track record of delivering support services within the charity sector. They will be an excellent communicator who is good at self-motivating in a remote role and has experience in building meaningful relationships with a range of stakeholders. They will also be able to multi-task on a daily basis by supporting our service users through a range of platforms.

Experience of supporting service users face to face, being able to extract data for reporting, grow existing services and the ability to deliver presentations would also to desirable.

Hours: Full-time

Remuneration: Up to £23,850 (dependent on experience)

Duration: Permanent

Location: Based within UK-Med’s two (2) warehouses at Stockport (SK4 and SK8) including occasional visits to UK-Med’s office in Manchester.

This position is based in the UK; applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and provide relevant documentation upon request.

Are you willing to work hard and support our exciting warehouse operations by using your expertise to help UK-Med deliver life-saving medical aid?

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years.

We are seeking a warehouse assistant to join our growing team. You will be working alongside the UK-Med Warehouse Manager to undertake key work in our warehouse.

You will be managing stock, maintaining kit and equipment, and temperature mapping the facility. You will support our training events and teams who travel overseas by preparing equipment for dispatch and driving to venues in the UK as required.

You will be working across two sites around Stockport, based 3 miles apart. Flexibility on a day-to-day basis will be required.

We need a proactive and flexible individual who is ready to deploy as required to support UK-Med's diverse global projects. Whether it’s assisting with urgent shipments or traveling to provide on-the-ground support during overseas deployments, your role will be vital to ensuring the success of our humanitarian efforts. Your positive, problem-solving approach will be crucial in adapting to the ever-changing needs of our mission.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Warehouse Assistant - Janaury 2025 before applying for this role.

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

Your cover letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification

Applications must be submitted no later than Monday 20th of January 2025

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.

Grants and Funding Manager (Part-time Fixed Term Appointment)

Hours: 0.2 FTE, one-year Fixed Term Appointment with possibility of extension

Salary: Up to £8,000 (FTE £40,000)

Location: Home based

The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) is the professional association for good zoos and aquariums. We drive excellence in animal welfare, conservation, education, and research, demonstrate the value of zoos and aquariums to society, and use our collective expertise to influence policy and champion positive behaviours.

We have an exciting new vacancy for a part-time Grants and Funding Manager to join our small, dedicated team and support us in developing and delivering on our strategic goals.

The Role

The Grants and Funding Manager will utilise Grant Finder and other resources to identify funding opportunities for BIAZA and its members and provide strategic advice on diversifying income streams.

Key Responsibilities

· Grant Research and Identification:

o Utilize Grant Finder and other resources to identify relevant funding opportunities.

o Maintain an up-to-date database of potential grants and funding sources.

o Monitor deadlines and requirements for grant applications.

· Grant Application and Management:

o Assist in the preparation and submission of grant applications.

o Coordinate with internal teams and BIAZA members to gather necessary information and documentation.

o Track the progress of submitted applications and follow up as needed.

· Income Diversification:

o Provide strategic advice on diversifying income streams for BIAZA

o Identify and evaluate new fundraising opportunities, including corporate sponsorships, partnerships, and individual giving.

o Develop strategies to increase financial sustainability.

· Stakeholder Engagement:

o Build and maintain relationships with funding bodies, donors, and other stakeholders.

o Communicate effectively with BIAZA members to understand their funding needs and provide tailored support.

· Reporting and Analysis:

o Prepare regular reports on funding activities and outcomes.

o Analyse funding trends and provide insights to inform future strategies.

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience in grant writing and fundraising.
• Familiarity with Grant Finder or similar funding databases.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the zoo and aquarium sector is a plus.

This role will be mainly home based, however, travel to London for meetings may be required. There may also be a requirement to visit members and attend seminars, conferences and networking events around the UK and Ireland. These may occur in the evenings or at weekends. 

This is a part-time, one-year fixed term role contracted at 0.2FTE, with the possibility of extension. Flexible working arrangements are available. The hours do not need to be confined to a single day each week and can be distributed in a pattern that suits both the candidate and the organisation. The full time equivalent (FTE) salary for this role is up to £40,000 depending on experience, which equates to £8,000 for this part-time role. The FTE leave entitlement is 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, for this role the leave entitlement will be 5 days, plus a pro-rata share of bank holidays. 

BIAZA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. 

Closing date 17th January 2025

Interviews will be held by MS Teams in the week commencing 27th January 

Are you interested in improving the lives of people who have been severely affected by their cancer treatment? The Pelvic Radiation Disease Association (PRDA) is seeking to recruit a skilled Services & Volunteer Coordinator to join its small team of staff and volunteers who are passionate about making a difference. 

This is an exciting time to join the charity as we continue to develop our services. We are growing quickly as a charity while continuing to offer a personalised range of direct support services to people living with PRD.   

The Role

The Services and Volunteer Coordinator will have two key roles – to develop and coordinate the delivery of our direct patient support services and to recruit to and manage our small team of volunteers in a variety of roles in order to enhance our work.

Who we are looking for

Our ideal candidate will be a skilled, empathetic communicator with excellent organisational skills who has experience in recruiting and supporting volunteers and managing services, preferably in a health charity.  

The ability to gain and maintain volunteers’ confidence is essential, as is a commitment to equality and inclusion. Experience working within a support group or helpline type service would be advantageous, as would experience developing and delivering support services and/or project management experience. 

Next steps

Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification for more details.

To apply please forward your CV and covering letter (of no more than 2 sides each) via the Charity Job website demonstrating how your experience matches the criteria set out in the Person Specification.

Are you experienced in the use of PowerBI or other data visualisation tools for developing reports and dashboards and used to manipulating data using complex formulas or programming? Then join Shelter as a Business Intelligence Analyst and you could soon be playing an important role at the heart of our Data Management & Insight team.

About the role
To provide management information and insight across Shelter, through the design and development of datasets, reports and systems using Microsoft Power BI and other tools.

To develop business intelligence reports and dashboards based on Shelters performance framework supporting an empowered self-service environment for colleagues.

About you
To succeed, you’ll need proven experience of analysing, interpreting and presenting datasets using PowerBI and working with CRMs and other systems. You’ll also need excellent Excel skills and familiarity with database structures such as SQL. Comfortable working with colleagues at all levels across an organisation, you enjoy nothing more than collating, analysing and disseminating business intelligence or helping others develop intelligence from reports and dashboards. What’s more, you’re keen to get involved in a variety of projects as part of a strategic programme aimed at improving the way we work.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About the team
Part of our Strategy Enablement Directorate, the Data & Insight Team delivers high quality data and database management, administrative services and business insight to the department and other teams across Shelter. Custodians of supporter data for its full life cycle, running through everything we do is a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of data quality and embedding a culture of standards, both in terms of compliance and best practice across the department. We work closely with the wider team including our Head of Data and Insight, Data Architects, Data Engineers and Insight Analysts to help Shelter achieve its organisational strategy in helping the fight to end homelessness.

About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. 

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Why join the UK Sepsis Trust (UKST)? We’ve an exciting opportunity to work for a significant cause and help make a real difference by raising awareness of sepsis.

Sepsis is the immune system’s overreaction to an infection or injury. There are over 245,000 cases each year in the UK and approximately 48,000 deaths – the charity’s overarching aim is to reduce preventable deaths from sepsis. We achieve this by:

• Raising awareness
• Supporting those affected by sepsis
• Educating health professionals
• Lobbying political organisations for better sepsis care

As the Executive Assistant you will provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the CEO and other senior leadership members. You will be a highly organised, detail-orientated individual with exceptional communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining confidentiality. You will play a key role in enabling the effective operation of the charity by assisting in strategic planning, project management, and general administrative duties. 

Executive Support:

• Provide administrative support to the CEO, ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Schedule and manage appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements for senior leadership.

• Prepare and organise meeting materials, including agendas, presentations, and reports.
• Draft, proofread, and edit correspondence, including emails, letters, and reports.

Communication & Coordination:

• Act as a liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Coordinate communication between departments and external partners.
• Prepare briefings for the leadership team and follow up on action items.

Event Planning & Logistics:

• Assist in organising and coordinating events, fundraisers, and board meetings.
• Manage logistics for events, including venue selection, supplier coordination, and participant communication.
• Support fundraising efforts by assisting in donor communications and event planning.

Project Management:

• Track key organisational projects and deadlines, providing updates to the CEO.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of strategic plans, ensuring timelines and milestones are met.
• Manage administrative tasks related to ongoing projects

General Administrative Support:

• Maintain filing systems and databases for organisational records and sensitive information.
• Assist with office management duties, such as supplies ordering, technology setup, and facility coordination.

Experience:

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar administrative role, preferably within the nonprofit or charity sector.
• Experience supporting senior leadership, including CEOs, Executive Directors, or board members.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex, sensitive tasks and manage competing priorities.

Skills & Abilities:

• Exceptional organisational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and presentations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Proficiency in using CRM systems
• Ability to work independently, exercise initiative, and work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of the nonprofit sector and an understanding of the specific challenges and opportunities in the charity space.

Personal Attributes:

• A passion for social change and the mission of the organisation.
• Discretion, professionalism, and a positive, proactive attitude.
• Ability to manage confidential information with integrity.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced and changing environment.

To apply please provide a copy of your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and why you are suited for the role.

The United Kingdom Sepsis Trust is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background, gender, ethnicity, or disability.

FareShare GM redistributed an amazing 1,929 tonnes of surplus food to 306 community groups, supplying 4.6 million meals to those in need in 2023/24.  Working with FareShare UK, we help unlock good food from a wide variety of national and local food suppliers, food that otherwise would have gone in the bin.  We support diverse groups including those catering to the elderly, young families, the BAME community, disabled individuals and those facing homelessness or other forms of poverty.

It’s a busy operation with a lot of moving parts: you’ll take ownership for the smooth running of the Allocations office, supervising the distribution of surplus food to our Community Food Members.   By working closely with the Warehouse team and drivers, you’ll help ensure the timely, accurate and food safe compliant deliveries and collections, optimising our income whilst minimising food waste.

To be a success in this role, you’ll need to have experience in a busy office or operational environment, great communication skills, and experience supervising and motivating staff.  You’ll need to be able to adapt to regularly changing priorities, happy to get involved where needed and constantly reviewing daily targets to keep the team on track.  Ideally you’ll have some experience with volunteers (or have volunteering experience yourself), and/or in the not for profit sector working with disadvantaged groups. 

We have an exciting opportunity to join All Ways Network as Charity Support Officer

Are you passionate about supporting the Muslim community in the UK? Do you want to use your skills to empower small grassroot groups? Can you lead and support charities to become more fundable? 

We are looking for Charity Support Officer to support AWN with delivery, understanding of the grassroots charity sector and management of our current services and to build upon our existing database. If you are proactive, organised and enjoy building relationships with different people, we want you to hear from you.

Location: Remote with some travel 

Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week) 

Salary: Starting salary £26k 

About the role 

The Charity Support Worker (CSO) will be the face of AWN and the first point of contact for grassroots organisations looking for support and guidance. Expanding AWN’s existing reach and building the awareness of AWN’s services as we try to support as many not for profits working with Muslim communities in the UK as possible. 

We desire someone with: 

• Knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing Muslim community living in the UK. 

• Knowledge of not-for-profits/charities 

• Knowledge of Grantmaking sector /Funding opportunities 

• Experience of working in small, dynamic teams

• Experience supporting grassroots charities and understanding the contexts in which they operate.

• Have some knowledge of area of work but not exclusive to: 

• Women

• Health & Wellbeing 

• Youth

• Homeless & Poverty 

• Family Services 

• Sport/ fitness 

• Religious settings 

• Crime/Gangs 

• Prisoners and Ex-Offenders 

• Refugees/Asylum seekers 

• Many more… 

Key Responsibilities but not limited to: 

• Reaching out and building relationships with organisations who meet our criteria (charities, grantmakers, other organisations, local Council across the UK 

• Carry out an initial needs assessment to identify NFPs organisational strengths and weaknesses and funding needs.

• Develop and oversee an action plan based on needs assessment. 

• Lead networking sessions and assist in organising AWN events 

• Promoting AWN’s services and activities 

• Maintain CRM records, write case studies, obtain feedback and contribute to service development. 

• Managing projects to help grow the network 

• To assist and liaise with Bid Writer and additional staff members joining the team where there may be some crossover tasks 

• Attend networking events to promote AWN’s work and services. 

• Other tasks which are relevant to the role as AWN grows 

Skills set/Person spec: 

• Experience working for an infrastructure org or similar 

• Ability to manage workload well 

• Ability to communicate well to stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and cultures 

• Ability to take initiative and work independently 

• Experience in governance, understanding of writing bid applications, and any other applicable charity service 

• Experience and ability to speak in large groups 

• Excellent written and verbal skills and able to communicate with people whose English is a second language 

The benefits of the role includes: 

• Flexible and hybrid (home/on location) working arrangements 

• Opportunity to grow with and shape the role, 

• Investment in your professional development, 

• An incredibly supportive group of staff and Board and 

• Experience first-hand the impact your work makes from our thriving, well-located community base 

Deadline is Friday 31st January 2025 at 12pm

Interviews will be held in the first 2 weeks of February 2025. Successful candidates will be notified of dates.

Job title Support Line Officer

Reporting to Support Line Leader

Location Remote

Hours 35 hours full time, part time job share considered

Salary £27-30k

We are seeking a remote-based Support Line Operator to join our small and friendly team, answering enquiries from kidney patients, families and carers by telephone, email and social media channels, driven to provide an excellent experience for every contact.

The Kidney Care UK Support Line provides practical information and non-medical advice for anyone affected by chronic kidney disease.

From Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, the Support Line is accessible by telephone, email and social media. We provide best in class information and support at the first point of contact, knowledgably responding to enquiries with care and compassion.

About you
 

We are seeking someone with experience of responding to incoming enquiries for a health or care patient support/charity helpline or patient support service.

Ability to deal professionally, calmly, and sympathetically with people affected by kidney disease.

You must have Excellent communication skills, able to engage and reassure by phone and in writing.

You will need to be confident using social media and MS Office for professional communications.

Interviewing on 19th and 20th February

Trusts Fundraiser - Horatio's Garden

Please apply with a CV and one page covering letter. Any applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual, with flair for communicating through the written word, to support our Trusts & Foundations fundraising. You will be given support and training throughout the job.

Horatio’s Garden is a growing, award winning, national charity improving the lives of people with spinal injuries by creating and nurturing outstanding garden projects in NHS spinal injury centres.

Trusts & Foundations is our largest income stream, generating income for both ongoing running costs of the existing gardens and for our capital build projects. You will join an experienced Trusts & Foundations team to help meet, and exceed, our income targets and to provide fantastic support to our donors.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. As a charity we are committed to creating and promoting a culture that protects and preserves the welfare of the vulnerable people in our care. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining and evaluating information from and about candidates including criminal record checks, to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work for our charity.

Main duties:

• Identify and research grant giving trusts and foundations to whom Horatio’s Garden is eligible to submit applications for funding.

• Proactively approach relevant trusts and foundations, where possible, to discuss potential applications before submission.

• Prepare and submit high quality applications for funding for a range of Horatio’s Garden projects.

• Prepare and submit high quality, timely progress reports to grant givers, contributing to longer term relationship development with funders.

• Maintain the Trusts and Foundations pipeline to maximise supporter retention and income generation.

• Identify and deliver opportunities to engage grant givers with Horatio’s Garden, through events and garden tours, to increase supporter engagement.

• Support the whole fundraising team with tasks where required.

General duties:

• Work with the gardens and finance teams at Horatio’s Garden to understand the need for funding and the impact of Horatio’s Garden to maintain profitable relationships with supporters.

• Ensure all contact and communications with supporters is recorded on our CRM database and on pipelines to enable continuity with supporters across the team.

• Keep up to date with trends and developments in fundraising to identify opportunities for Horatio’s Garden to increase sustainable income.

• Actively contribute to team and organisation meetings.

• Actively contribute to projects and activities across the organisation, supporting colleagues and volunteers where necessary.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience for this role:

• Minimum of one to two years’ experience working in trusts and foundations fundraising, or relevant role with transferable skill set.
• A flair for preparing compelling and persuasive written proposals/documents.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a warm, friendly and engaging manner.

• Numerate and able to interpret data and trends.

• Ability to manage a varied workload, work on own initiative to multiple tight deadlines with demonstrable time management skills and processes.

• Ability to form and maintain good relationships and to work within a team.

• High level of efficiency – able to work under pressure.

• Energetic with initiative and drive.

• Enthusiasm for working in the charitable sector.

• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office packages, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Empathy and understanding of the issues faced by spinal injury patients.

We are looking for someone to work 22 - 30 hours per week, with a salary of £27,000 - £29,000 pro rata, dependent on experience. Some out of hours work may be required, for which time off in lieu will be provided. Flexible working arrangement with mutually agreed days at our head office, just outside Salisbury in Coombe Bisset, SP5 4LN.

Salary: £27,000 - £29,000 pro rata, dependent on experience

Hours: 22 - 30 hours per week (flexible)

Job type: Part-time, one-year fixed term contract

Location: Flexible, with some travel to our head office near Salisbury and other gardens around the UK where required.

Application deadline: 2nd February 2025, with interviews starting 10th February.

Start date: April 2025,TBC.

Please apply with a CV and one page covering letter. Any applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support.

To support people affected by macular disease now, the Macular Society provides a range of support, information and services. Our research programme is focused on finding new treatments and a cure to beat macular disease forever.

We are seeking someone who can help our regional managers recruit, train, develop, and support local Macular Society services and volunteers. The candidate needs to have an open and collaborative approach and the ability to multitask and prioritise multiple projects and work streams.

If you feel you have the above attributes, then we would love to hear from you.

In return, we provide a great working culture and offer flexible working options, 26 days annual leave, the ability to buy or sell annual leave, supportive family policies, and a 6% pension contribution.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

This role is predominantly home-based; however, travel may be required across the North of England and occasionally to Andover in Hampshire.

Are you a community-minded person who is self-confident, energetic, reliable and enjoys being outside?   

There are part-time roles available with community litter picking charity CleanupUK, who need help in their mission to engage people in looking after their local environment.   

If you have a few hours a week to spend encouraging local communities and organisations to litter pick, then this could really suit you.    

CleanupUK is recruiting eight Community Cleanup Champions to work closely with our partner organisations in one of the following areas, encouraging local litter picking via our Cleanup Hub network: 

1. Basildon 

2. Birmingham (North and Central Birmingham) 

3. Bristol 

4. East Anglia (Norwich, Fenland or Great Yarmouth) 

5. East Sussex (Bexhill-on-Sea and Hastings) 

6. Leeds 

7. Newcastle upon Tyne 

8. Rochdale & Oldham 

Cleanup hubs are spaces to store equipment for individuals and groups in the community to use. By hosting this equipment and loaning it out, Cleanup Hubs are championing volunteering in the community and promoting litter picking. 

CleanupUK provides equipment and promotional support to help Cleanup Hubs get started with litter picking and engaging local people.   

Cleanup Champions work closely with Cleanup Hubs and other partner organisations to encourage more people to get involved in litter picking locally. 

We are keen to find cheerful people, with a sense of fun, who care about the environment and enjoy chatting to people of all backgrounds.   

Main Purpose of the Role:   

• To increase the number of people borrowing litter picking equipment from the Cleanup Hubs in your local area. 

• To represent CleanupUK at a local level by attending litter picking events and supporting the development of the Cleanup Hub network.   

• To develop strong relationships with partner organisations in the community: 

• Supporting existing Cleanup Hubs to increase levels of engagement in their area by contacting new groups. 

• Research and develop potential new partner organisations. 

Key Tasks include:   

• Liaising with Cleanup Hubs and local communities.  

• Hosting and attending events and reporting back to CleanpUK’s Operational Team.   

• Helping to keep active records of the litter picking that is taking place. This includes: ensuring litter picking statistics are being logged online by hubs, taking photos for our social media channels, and making notes on our shared database. 

• Promoting the project locally, both on the ground and online.   

• Online research to help us to identify new community partners, and attending online or face to face meetings with new prospective partners. 

• Attending monthly team meetings online.   

• Developing an awareness of local funding opportunities and communicating these to our fundraising team.

• Occasional support to CleanupUK’s corporate partnership team may also be required such as leading a litter picking for a company.    

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Applications for the role can only be made via the CharityJob website.  The deadline for applications is Wednesday 29th January at 5pm.