Development Manager Jobs in Manchester
Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.
- A smart, kind, gentle 11 year old girl who lives at home with her mum and cat.
- Currently not accessing a school but has a team of supporters supporting an Education Other Than School Package.
- School and education have been very tricky in the past and so it’s important to build up confidence and wellbeing and take time to recover and make connections.
- This person loves Taylor Swift, Melaine Martinez and K-Pop. Animals are very important to this person, especially their cat and dogs are a favourite too!
- This person is very skilled at video editing and technology.
- Current activities which are enjoyable are; shopping, crafts, lots of play, listening to music, gaming, making/watching videos, skateboarding and spending time with animals.
- This person is autistic and has ADHD. She has a positive self-identify around these diagnoses and celebrates being neurodivergent and being part of the neurodivergent community.
- This person has additional anxiety disorders that make her distressed by demands or feeling forced to do things, and this anxiety can lead to her not being able to communicate when she wants and needs to.
- You have experience of supporting therapy programmes (as an assistant or other relevant role).
- You have experience of Continuing Professional Development.
- You have experience of working in specialist education.
- You have the ability to relate well to parents and carers.
- You are funny, energetic and have similar interests to this person.
- You like to be active and keep fit as a lot of the activities we do include running, jumping and climbing.
- You are understanding and accepting of people’s difference.
- You have patience and understanding when engagement is not possible.
- You are open to approaching things differently and taking the lead of the person.
- You are patient when it comes to building a connection, taking things slowly and learning from others in the team. This may take some time and that’s ok.
- You have Internet access skills and basic knowledge of Microsoft office applications such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- You can drive and have access to a vehicle so lots of activities can be accessed.
- You have experiences and training relevant to work with neurodivergent children who experience anxieties.
- You are good with technology including video editing, gaming and digital art.
Benefits
- Annual Leave 27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
- Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit , up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service
- Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
- Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
- Proud to be a real living wage employer
- Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
- Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
- Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home
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It’s an exciting time to join Regional Engagement. We’re a growing team with big ambitions over the next 5 years. Success in your role will enable Alzheimer’s Society to campaign for change, fund research to find a cure and support people living with dementia today.
Area role covers: Lancashire and Cumbria
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Regional Fundraiser to join our rewarding and growing team. This is an exciting role that would suit someone looking to build and develop their relationship fundraising or broaden their sector experience in a major national charity.
From multi-year partnerships and supporters to managing volunteers and raising awareness in our communities, the team you join is talented, fast-paced and on a mission to create a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
The successful candidate will be able to deliver first-class relationship and account management, maximizing retention and driving opportunities to secure new income within Lancashire and Cumbria (from prospecting through to pitch development and delivery).
Our team have a wealth of experience and skills to support you and being a team player is essential. Recruiting, managing, and appreciating the value of our supporters and volunteers is essential. You need to inspire and motivate them to develop lifelong support.
This is a homeworking role. You will be required to regularly travel across Lancashire and Cumbria to meet supporters and occasionally attend internal meetings at locations across the country, including our flagship offices (London, Birmingham, Warrington, and Belfast). You must reside in the UK and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK.
About you
- Experience in relationship and community fundraising or ability to demonstrate transferrable skills.
- Good understanding of budgeting and financial management
- Experience in identifying and acquiring new business opportunities.
- Experience in delivering excellent supporter stewardship and/or customer care.
- Able to analyse data and information to make decisions.
- Proven track record in achieving financial and non-financial targets.
- Ability to work remotely and independently and travel across an extensive patch.
If you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact [email protected]
About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.
There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.
At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.
Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Equal Opportunities
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Taban is looking for an Asylum Seeker and Refugee Support Worker based in Manchester Full or Part-time options are available.
Introduction
This is an opportunity to join Taban's team during a period of growth.
Started 5 years ago, Taban is a young charity providing personal and practical support to Farsi-speaking refugees and asylum seekers in and around Manchester. We guide clients new to the UK in accessing health, education, housing and other support services. As we get to know clients and they grow in confidence and trust, we work collaboratively with them to help them achieve their goals and build successful lives in the UK.
Taban has a growing base of financial support including grants from the Benefact Trust and National Lottery. This support for our expansion enables us to recruit for this fully funded post. This appointment is an important step in our development and will help Taban to reach many more people who need the support we provide.
Job Summary
To work as part of the team to deliver practical support and assistance to our clients
The Role
You will be responsible for providing professional person-centred support to our clients through direct engagement, working not only to resolve their issues but also to build their confidence and capacity over time.
Main Duties
To deliver client engagement in a mixture of face-to-face meetings, phone calls and messaging – guiding clients to solve problems.
This is a hybrid role, with the flexibility to work from home and our offices in Fallowfield.
• To communicate and share easily understandable information and prepare information resources.
• To keep accurate client engagement logs using our online Client Record Management System.
• To refer, signpost and connect clients to appropriate service providers and facilitate clients' appointments
• To manage the workload effectively.
• To introduce suitable candidates for our mentoring service.
• The post requires weekly travel to two drop-in sessions in Manchester.
Person Specification
We are looking for someone with the following skills and attributes:
1. A strong desire to help our clients, with an insight into the needs, experiences and hopes of refugees and people seeking asylum.
2. Basic working knowledge of UK mainstream services e.g. Education, Health, Housing, Welfare Benefits and community support systems.
3. Good spoken and written English, sufficient to advocate and negotiate on behalf of clients. Fluent spoken Farsi is also essential.
4. Mature communication & interpersonal skills with the ability to empathise with and manage clients in stressful situations.
5. Constructive approach to working within a small team
6. An understanding of cultural diversity within Farsi-speaking migrants,
7. Ability to be administratively self-sufficient and IT literate, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 products: Word, and Excel.
8. OISC registered person or willing to train for the certificate is preferred but not essential.
Terms
Location: Our office is based in Fallowfield, South Manchester, Free parking is available. A laptop and a funded mobile phone will be provided.
Hours: We have budgeted for a full-time role of 35 hours per week. Flexibility in when these hours are worked can be negotiated. We are also open to applications from candidates looking to work less than full-time.
Pay: £22,500-£27,000 Full-time equivalent starting salary, with the potential to increase with experience and in line with growth in the organisation.
Benefits: Employer pension contribution. There is also a training budget, with flexibility as to how this is used.
If you are interested in this role, please email your CV and a letter setting out the reasons for your interest and why you believe you meet the person's specifications to our designated email address.
Candidates will be invited for interview on a rolling basis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We Are Survivors are looking for a new member of staff to come and join our growing Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) team.
The ISVA team is focused on supporting survivors and their loved ones through the criminal justice system.
Your role will involve supporting the delivery of our quality assured ISVA service and associated intervention to primary and secondary beneficiaries, alongside the direct delivery of We are Survivors services. This role is also responsible for scheduling the use of the organisations Nightingale Suite where survivors can engage in the criminal justice process in a safe and comfortable environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a passionate Corporate Fundraiser ready to empower communities in Africa by delivering safe water, sanitation, and hygiene to those who need it most?
Charity People are thrilled to be working with Village Water as they search for a Corporate Fundraiser to join their small but dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in driving income, building meaningful partnerships, and supporting life-changing projects in rural Africa.
Location: Remote (UK only) with a minimum of 5 mandatory meetings per year (includes overnight stays for 2-day meetings) at our office in Shrewsbury and occasional meetings elsewhere.
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Benefits: Matched pension contributions (7% of salary after probation), 5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays, and a discretionary Christmas shutdown.
The Charity:
Since 2004, Village Water has been committed to transforming lives in Africa by delivering vital support in hygiene promotion, sanitation facilities, and safe water (WASH) to rural communities in Zambia and Mozambique. Collaborating with local partners, they reach the most marginalised populations in villages, schools, and health centres-improving health and empowering communities with opportunities to thrive.
The Role
As their Corporate Fundraiser, you'll focus on maximising income from corporate partnerships (both UK and international). You'll build and manage your own portfolio of corporate donors, identify new opportunities, and provide exceptional stewardship to secure ongoing support. Collaboration across the organisation is key, as is a passion for creating positive change.
Your Responsibilities:
- Build, develop, and manage a portfolio of corporate supporters to maximise income.
- Research and identify new opportunities, delivering pitches that align with companies' values and ESG goals.
- Organise and support corporate fundraising events, both in-person and online.
- Write persuasive proposals, reports, and donor updates that showcase the impact of our work.
- Maintain accurate donor records and ensure timely reporting to funders.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop social media content that engages supporters.
- Act as an ambassador for Village Water, representing the charity at networking events.
About You
We're looking for someone with who is passionate about the cause and excited to make a meaningful impact. Your experience will include:
- A proven track record of securing funds from new corporate partners, including awards exceeding £10,000.
- Confidence and experience delivering engaging presentations to diverse audiences.
- Exceptional relationship-building skills to ensure long-term donor support.
- Strong written skills for crafting compelling cases for support and donor updates.
- Financial acumen, with the ability to interpret budgets and funding data.
- Proficiency in using databases to monitor fundraising performance.
- Is passionate about the cause and excited to make a meaningful impact.
Village Water is open to considering candidates with transferable skill sets, whether from the private or commercial sectors. If you bring similar expertise and relevant skills and driving by their mission then we encourage you to apply
Why Village Water:
You will join a small, dynamic team that values its personal touch, collaborative approach, and unwavering commitment to driving positive change. You'll work alongside passionate individuals who are making a tangible difference in people's lives every day.
If you're a creative, driven, and personable individual who's ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Help Village Water continue transforming lives and empowering communities across Zambia and Mozambique.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV to Priya Vencatasawmy at Charity People for further details of the application process.
Closing date: 12th February at 9am
First stage interview: Tuesday 18th February & Wednesday 19th February
Charity People actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
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