Development Manager Jobs

To support the development and review of volunteer policy, procedures, guidance and learning to help volunteers deliver guiding activities safely. To support the volunteer experience department in making volunteering administration straightforward and as clear as possible. To provide general administrative support for the Volunteer Policy team including meeting and event preparation, processing payments and monitoring budgets. To research, gather information and analyse developments relevant to volunteer policy, procedure, guidance and learning as directed by your manager. Proving project support to the team on multiple projects. 

Do you have a passion to make a difference to the lives of young people and local communities in the Essex, Kent and London areas? YMCA Thames Gateway Group is seeking a Director of Finance and IT to join our outstanding executive team, and to take a lead in ensuring that our work continues to create supportive and energising communities that are open to all, where people can truly belong, contribute and thrive.

Joining our team is an opportunity to be part of a global movement that is inclusive, diverse and forward-thinking. YMCA is the largest and oldest charity working with young people in the world. We are one of the 97 YMCAs in England and Wales, and we are one of the 10 largest.

We are dedicated to helping people reach their full potential in mind, body and spirit. We provide support to around 10,000 people in our local communities through a diverse range of services including supported and move-on housing; health and wellbeing activities; and childcare, youth and family work.

This is an exciting time to join YMCA Thames Gateway Group. Our turnover has increased from £3.5 million to £10 million over the last few years, and we are two years into a new five-year strategy focused on strengthening our YMCA branches and business streams, whilst continuing to achieve our impact ambitions.

We seek a Director of Finance and IT who shares our values and ethos and brings:

• Strategic financial leadership experience in a similarly complex environment, ideally with relevant experience in charity or housing association contexts
• strong commercial acumen;
• accountancy qualifications and experience of treasury and cash management;
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collegial, engaging approach.

This is a hybrid role which will include some home working and a regular presence at YMCA Thames Gateway Group sites in Essex, London and Kent (in particular the Romford site where many of the Finance and IT team are located).

Prospectus is delighted to be working with our client to help them recruit for a Senior Philanthropy Manager. The organisation is the UK's leading youth homelessness charity, supporting almost 14,000 young people every year and are campaigning to end youth homelessness by 2037. They run over 60 accommodation services and work in 15 boroughs in London, Sunderland, Manchester, Bradford and Barnsley.

This role is offered on a permanent, full-time basis paying a salary of up to £52,000 to £60,000 per annum depending on experience. This is a hybrid role which can be based in either London or Manchester. 

Our client is reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis so please do apply now and we will be in touch!

The Senior Philanthropy Manager will be responsible for a team bringing in income of over £1.3m per year, with a view to double income over the next 3 years.  Working closely with the Head of Relationship Fundraising and colleagues across the organisation, you will lead on the development and implementation of team plans to grow and diversify their high value donor portfolio, and deliver sustainable unrestricted and restricted income. 

The ideal candidate will have a track record of securing major donor gifts at £100k+. You will have demonstrable experience of developing effective donor relationships and provision of excellent stewardship and of developing successful fundraising products and services for major donors.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will 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 are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Are you a Corporate Fundraising specialist who passionately believes that every childhood is worth fighting for?

If you're looking to develop your fundraising experience with a sector-leading team, then this Corporate Partnerships Manager role is the one for you.

Salary: £28,687 - £33,801
Contract: 2-year fixed-term contract, 35 hours FTE, would consider reduced hours (e.g. 4 days)
Benefits: 29 holidays (+ bank) increasing to 32 with 5 years' service, 7% employer pension
Location: North of England, ideally based 1 hour from either Manchester or Leeds
Culture: Healthy, happy and both life and family-friendly*

Every childhood is worth fighting for. This is what drives this national children's charity to get out there and bring in the funds needed to protect children and prevent abuse. As Corporate Partnerships Manager across the North of England, you'll get more people involved in change that means everything.

What's the story?

You'll join one of the longest established, national corporate teams in the third sector, with a track record of working with some of the largest and most dynamic businesses in the country. It has delivered strategic partnerships, commercial activity, and all sizes of Charity of the Year programmes.

They are incredibly passionate and committed to professional development and helping individuals to achieve their career goals and aspirations, which is at the heart of the team ethos. Previous members of the team have gone on to progress their careers internally, as well as going onto success with other well-known organisations.

About you

This role is a lovely mix of account management and new business. You'll work with long standing corporate partners, as well as identifying and winning new corporate support through commercial, strategic opportunities and Charity of the Year partnerships. You'll take the lead and support on existing and future accounts, providing creative account management to maximise impact for partners.

How do I know I'm the right person?

• You're confident in building and maintaining relationships with existing supporters and generating new leads with cold and warm prospects.
• With the right support, you'll feel confident in talking about the charity to influence others and secure partnerships, in both a one-to-one environment and to large audiences.
• You approach tasks with an open and creative mind, working well independently and with others to create powerful propositions.
• You're organised, tenacious, new business focussed and ready for a challenge.

Working environment and benefits

This role is primarily homebased, with an expectation to travel freely across your designated region (travel expensed), plus occasional wider travel for team meetings and training. You'll be offered a flexible working arrangement to ensure a healthy work/life balance, which can include working from your local hub from time to time if greater team engagement is important to you.

*There are a variety of additional benefits including:

• Employee benefits and assistance programme
• Life assurance scheme
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave, adoption leave and IVF leave
• A range of learning and development opportunities including apprenticeship opportunities
• A range of lived experience network groups including Black Workers Support Group, Thrive Network, Muslim Colleagues and Allies Group, Pride Group, the Family Network and Action 4 Deaf and Disabled as People Together.

This is a unique opportunity to join the UK's leading children's charity and work alongside a friendly, passionate and dedicated team.

If you are as excited by this opportunity as we are, then please get in touch with a copy of your CV to Amelia Lee at Charity People.

Deadline: 9am on Friday 6^th December
Interviews: TBC and likely to be held online

Charity People actively promotes 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.

About The Role
Do you want to become part of an innovative team at the forefront of delivering the transformation agenda for a leading UK Charity?

We’re looking for an exceptional internal communications professional to play a critical role in leading the development and delivery of the change communications for RBLs transformation agenda in this newly created Change Communications Manager, 12 month Fixed Term Contract.

Are you ready to join a growing team who are passionate about making a difference to our Armed Forces community? If you thrive on working collaboratively to deliver transformational change, this could be the role for you.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Our Transformation Management Office (TMO) is evolving to respond to the ever-changing needs of our beneficiaries. We are bringing together a new team of project and programme management, insight and evaluation, change leadership, and change communication professionals to shape our change agenda and deliver our transformational initiatives.
This role will see you accountable for developing and implementing a plan to support the large transformation agenda underway, working alongside the TMO, Change Leaders, Transformation Cluster Leads, and project and programme teams across the organisation.

Reporting to our Head of Internal Communications and Engagement, key responsibilities will include:

- Create and deliver impactful communications and engagement plans to fulfil the objectives of the change programmes.
- Ensure the change communications align with and support our strategic priorities
- Provide communications expertise and hands-on support to successfully manage and embed change throughout the transformation portfolio working with Cluster Leaders, Executive Board sponsors, and project and programme teams
- Work collaboratively with Internal Communication & Engagement colleagues to ensure that change communications are fully aligned with the wider internal communications agenda

Your proven track record in designing and implementing change communications strategies and plans for complex, geographically dispersed audiences, coupled with strong networking and influencing skills will be crucial. You’ll bring a natural flair for crafting compelling copy, and, with your first-class stakeholder management skills, you'll build relationships, provide expert advice, and work collaboratively to deliver impactful change communications.

Here at RBL we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.

You will be contracted to our London Hub, Haig House. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, with a minimum of two days per week at the hub.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the Armed Forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.

Closing date: Sunday 8th December
Interview Date:  Thursday 12th December – to be held in person at our Head Office in London.
You’ll need to allow 90 minutes for the interview that will consist of competency and values-based questions, a presentation, and a written test.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have strong applications to be able to successfully fill the roles. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Senior Programme Manager – Early Careers Launchpad

£47,000 - £52,000 per annum

Fixed Term, 2 years

Location: Rhodes House in central Oxford (hybrid working)

We have an exciting, new opportunity for a Senior Programme Manager to join the Rhodes Trust, Oxford. This role will oversee a strategic initiative designed to empower young Rhodes alumni through comprehensive career development opportunities.

About the Rhodes Trust

The Rhodes Trust is an educational charity which offers Rhodes Scholarships to exceptional students from around the world to come and study at the University of Oxford. Our mission is to build a better world through global fellowship programmes that develop and connect compassionate, innovative, and public-spirited people committed to solving humanity’s challenges.

In recent years, we have also partnered with several other remarkable organisations to create the Mandela Rhodes Foundation, Atlantic Institute, Schmidt Science Fellows, RISE and Oxford Next Horizons.

The role

As the Senior Programme Manager for the Early Careers Launchpad, you will oversee a strategic initiative designed to empower young Rhodes alumni through comprehensive career development opportunities. This role requires a proactive leader with strong project management skills and a passion for nurturing young talent through innovative programmes and partnerships.

The role will be responsible for;

• · Programme Management and Delivery
• · Stakeholder Engagement
• · Mentorship Coordination
• · Workshop and Webinar Execution
• · Career Coaching and Work Placement Services
• · Entrepreneurial and Research Support
• · Role modelling the Trust’s organisational values of commitment, inclusion, belonging, growth and innovation.
• · Carrying out any other duties relevant to the role, as requested.
• · A deep commitment to the values, ethos and mission of the Rhodes Trust.

Please refer to the job description for more information on key responsibilities

 

Essential skills, experience and qualifications:

• · Proven Programme Management: Extensive experience in managing large-scale, multifaceted programmes, preferably in career services or alumni relations contexts, across multiple geographies and diverse audiences
• · Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects, with a collaborative approach
• · Strong Network and Partnership Building: Established track record of building relationships with external partners and stakeholders across diverse industries
• · Event Planning Expertise: Proficiency in organising and managing both virtual and in-person events, with a keen attention to detail
• · Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of individuals and groups
• · Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using modern technology and digital tools for event management, such as Zoom and Eventbrite, and CRM platforms like Salesforce.
• · A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree in business administration, education, or related fields is preferred.
• Other Requirements:
• · This role requires international travel to various regions, where you will be co-delivering programming and engagement activities with key stakeholders.
• · Flexibility in work hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• · Proximity to Oxford for on-site duties; however, partial remote work arrangements are available.
• · Commitment to the mission and values of the Rhodes Trust.

Benefits of working here

We are a global organisation and we use our deep connections across the world to bring together people of different backgrounds and viewpoints. We encourage our staff to challenge each other’s thinking and generate new ideas.

• · 30 days annual leave (pro rata) plus 8 bank holidays
• · Competitive pension scheme
• · Generous family leave schemes
• · Private health insurance
• · Employee Assistance Programme
• · Personal development opportunities
• · Additional benefits, such as free access to the University's gardens, parks, libraries and museums, and University staff discounts in shops across Oxford
• · Cycle to work scheme

· Electric car scheme

If you would like to find out more, please click ‘apply’ to view the full job description and to find the link to apply. Please send us your CV and a covering letter. In your cover letter, please answer this question: How would you approach building relationships with organisations across multiple sectors to support the career growth of Rhodes Scholars? What unique strengths or qualities would you highlight about Rhodes Scholars to help these organizations see the value in partnering with the Rhodes Trust? No more than 500 words.

Please note, this advert will close on 1 December 2024 and interviews will take place on: 5th and 12th December.

If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email the Recruitment team.

The Rhodes Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We warmly welcome applications from talented people of diverse backgrounds and appoint without regard to age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, parental status, marital or civil partner status, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, nationality, religion or belief.

Job title: Clinical Operations Manager - IRIE Mind

Responsible to: Director of IRIE Mind

Salary: Starting salary is £36,684.61 per year (Full-time equivalent), (S02-SP32a) which equates to £21,521.64 per annum at 22 hours per week.

Hours:  22 hours per week  

Contract type: Permanent

Location: The Hub, Homerton Row, Hackney, E9 6ED

Benefits: See supporting documents for information on benefits.

{Please note that this role is only available to candidates of African/ African Caribbean Heritage under the Genuine Occupational Requirement under s9 Equalities Act 2010}

Working alongside the Director, as the Clinical Operations Manager you will assist in the day-to- day running and management of the Wellbeing Centre and its strong team in the delivery of our specialised service. Under the direction of the Director, you will be responsible for the therapeutic management and co-ordination of the Centre at IRIE Mind, including the support, line management and supervision of staff in offering therapeutic interventions, service development and the involvement of Clients in the quality-of-service provision.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for more information.

DBS clearance at Enhanced (without Barring) is required for this role.

About Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest:

We are a multi-disciplinary provider of specialist mental health services and a part of the Mind Federation.

We promote both recovery from ill health for people with recurrent and enduring mental health difficulties and early intervention for those at risk of developing mental health issues, or who struggle with common mental health conditions.

We currently support around 5,000 people a year through a variety of services focusing on psychological, social, economic and workplace wellbeing, and support minoritised communities.

Our values are:

Working with Mind CHWF means you’ll be part of a dedicated, passionate, and professional workforce who cares about the work they do and make a real difference to the lives of the people in the City of London, Hackney, and Waltham Forest.

Our values are:

Connected: Creating a compassionate and supportive community.

Fair:  We strive for equity- no-one's needs should go unmet.

Brave: We walk with people, offering help by doing what works - proven or new

We are committed to actively becoming anti-racist in everything we do. This is a critical priority for Mind CHWF. We embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation that recognises different perspectives, will enable us to provide excellent services.

We are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equity in physical and mental health for all.

Those with lived experience of Mental Health are encouraged to apply.

Value-based Recruitment:

We know that for various reasons, not everybody who can successfully perform in a role, performs their best under traditional interview/selection procedures. We are therefore seeking ways to breakdown further barriers in our recruitment & selection process.

Shorted-listed candidates will be provided with some questions to help them prepare for the interview.

 How to apply:

For more information on the vacancy and how to apply, click the ‘Apply’ button - Please note that we are unable to consider incomplete applications.  

The closing date is by 3rd December 2024, however, please do not delay applying as this advert may close before the stated deadline if we find a suitable applicant for the role.

We are a disability confident employer. All applicants with a disability, who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. If this applies to you, please let us know in your application.

Your privacy and the security of your data is our top priority. Please take a moment to read through our applicant’s privacy notice.

We are thrilled to be working with Centrepoint who are searching for a wonderful Senior Philanthropy Manager. Centrepoint is the UK's leading youth homelessness charity, campaigning to end homelessness of youth by 2037.

The Senior Philanthropy Manager role leads the Philanthropy function at Centrepoint, driving the team forward as they embark on the cultivation of a strong new prospect pipeline. As part of the role, you will be responsible for a team bringing in income of over £1.3m per year, with a view to double income over the next 3 years. Working closely with the Head of Relationship Fundraising, you will lead the development of team plans, ensuring that Centrepoint diversifies its high value donor portfolio, and delivers sustainable unrestricted and restricted income. This is a great opportunity to lead a high performing team, and proactively manage relationships with senior stakeholders, internally and externally.  

To be successful in the role of Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will need:
 

• Proven experience of working with high value donors as a leading professional in the area of philanthropy.
• Demonstrable experience of securing major donor gifts at £100k+, with excellent writing skills to support the delivery of proposals.
• Proven experience of developing effective donor relationships and provision of excellent stewardship, with knowledge of the changing philanthropic landscape.

Salary: Up to £60,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: London/Hybrid or Manchester Hybrid
Deadline: Wednesday 13th Nov

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Jake on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected]

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector. 

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. 

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner. 
 

We are currently seeking a Quality and Insight Lead to join our team in Lincolnshire. The requirements of the role will include:

Developing and implementing a Quality Management Framework, which aligns to Lincolnshire County Council Framework. Onboarding the staff team across Lincolnshire with the Quality Framework providing training and support to the teams.

Supporting the development and implementation of Carers First Impact and Evaluation Framework and ISO 9001 to evidence the positive impact the team has on lives of carers.  Taking overall responsibility for monitoring, both strengths and learning across Lincolnshire.

To be successful we are looking for a self-motivated individual, who can work flexibly, whilst maintaining a good work/life balance with experience of using CRM systems e.g. Mosaic, BlueBox and Power Bi to manage workflow and record essential data and contacts.

You will require experience of developing and implementing quality systems and measures, collating, analysing and reporting data and be able to make recommendations for performance improvement. You will also require excellent written analytical, listening and verbal communication skills, experience of planning and delivering workshops.

With an ability to build positive and constructive working relationships with colleagues at all levels across the organisation, along with the ability to network, develop and sustain joint work between agencies, including establishing good working relationships.

Good geographical and working knowledge of support services available in Lincolnshire and be able to demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the goals and values of the charity. 

We offer the flexibility to work from home with some travel within Lincolnshire.

In return, you will benefit from working for a charity that delivers a service which makes a real difference to people’s lives. We offer training and

development to help you grow your career, good annual leave entitlement, flexible working options, access to our work-place pension, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package.

If you are interested in becoming part of our team and have the skills and experience, we are looking for and are passionate about making a real difference then please read our Candidate Pack.

Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.

We encourage and welcome applications regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age. If you would like to discuss this role confidentially, please contact us and we will be happy to organise for one of the Team to contact you. 

Please note that if you have not been contacted within one week of submitting your completed online application, that your application has not been successful.

Carers First is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Positive     Collaborative      Ambitious

         

About The Role
Are you an experienced trust fundraising professional ready to step into management, and make a meaningful difference to those who serve, and who have served, in the Armed Forces? The Royal British Legion is seeking a dynamic Trust Fundraising Manager to lead our efforts in securing vital funding from trusts and foundations. This role is key to ensuring that our charity can continue providing life-changing services to the Armed Forces community. With a strong focus on managing relationships, you’ll oversee a portfolio of supporters, create bespoke proposals, and work closely with a dedicated team to grow our impact.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
In this position, you’ll have the opportunity to shape and implement innovative strategies that drive philanthropic support. Working alongside the Head of Trusts and Philanthropy, you’ll play a crucial role in managing relationships with key trusts and foundations, setting cultivation and stewardship strategies, creating compelling cases for support and reports, alongside setting budgets and tracking income to ensure we hit our targets. You’ll also manage and mentor a Trusts Officer, supporting their development and helping them to achieve their goals. This is a unique opportunity to lead from the front while collaborating with various teams across the organisation.
We’re looking for someone who has a deep understanding of the trust and foundations landscape, strong stakeholder management skills, and a knack for creating compelling cases for support. You’ll be someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and who can balance strategic planning with hands-on management. Your expertise will be key in ensuring we continue to secure the funding needed to deliver essential services to those who have served our country.
This role offers you the chance to work for a well-respected charity while contributing to meaningful change. If you’re passionate about making a difference and have a strong background in trust fundraising, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Join us in our mission to support the Armed Forces community.
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
You will be contracted to our London Hub. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested can

Job title:  New Corporate Partnerships Manager
Duration: Permanent
Reports to: CEO
Hours: 22.5 hours/ 3 days per week. Flexible arrangements will be considered - open to 4 days/week
Location: Flexible blend of home-base and Orchid head office, London WC1
Salary:  £35,000- 38,000 pro rata plus pension contribution
Annual Leave: 25 days per annum, plus bank holidays pro rata

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a New Corporate Partnership Manager to join Orchid Cancer Appeal with a cause that engages and motivates supporters!

We are looking for a creative, pro-active, and outgoing New Corporate Partnerships Manager to join our team who can build on our successful corporate partnership programme. This is an exciting role that combines new business and account management, implementing Orchid’s corporate fundraising strategy with the aim of maximising income from corporate partnerships.

Corporate Partnerships Manager Responsibilities:

As a key member of our Fundraising Team, you will be responsible for researching prospective corporate partners for specific industry sectors and building a pipeline of potential sources of income, identifying new opportunities and growing our partnership base as well as maximising income from current partners.

You will be a natural communicator who has the ability to persuade, influence and inspire, with the confidence to build relationships at a senior level, across various departments and industries.

Corporate Partnerships Manager Requirements:

We would welcome applications from candidates with strong corporate fundraising or comparable experience who can maintain and develop existing relationships with corporate partners and proactively identify and secure new relationships.

You will understand the need for a bespoke approach to each corporate, understanding their requirements and how best to achieve a mutually beneficial relationship. You will need to be committed, self-motivated and passionate about the work of the charity, have demonstrable experience of delivering fundraising targets and ensure the highest ethical governance standards.

If you are an enthusiastic and dynamic individual, a natural networker and compelling communicator who enjoys working in a team to achieve outstanding results then we would love to hear from you!

 

About Orchid Cancer Appeal 
Over 55,000 men are diagnosed every year in the UK with testicular, prostate, or penile cancer.  Orchid is the UK’s leading charity working in the area of male-specific cancers.

Established in 1996 by testicular cancer patient Colin Osborne, and the oncologist who saved his life, Professor Tim Oliver, the charity exists to saves lives through funding a world-class research programme, awareness and education campaigns and a range of vital Nurse-led support services. These services include Orchid Male Cancer Information Nurse Specialists, a freephone National Male Cancer Helpline, a Testicular Cancer and Penile Cancer Counselling Service, a portfolio of online and paper-based resources, an award-winning testicular cancer microsite called “Your Privates” and a school’s resource pack, a dedicated website, community education programme including talks, presentations and Roadshows, and a penile cancer support service in Scotland. 

Orchid works closely with health and social care professionals, community groups, schools and universities, other not-for-profit organisations, the business community, MPs, and the media to raise awareness of these cancers and to campaign for better care and services. Orchid has achieved significant success over the years and supported thousands of men and their families, including via the delivery of projects funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

Closing date: 
Interviews:

You may have experience of the following: Corporate Fundraiser, Fundraising Executive, Fundraising Manager, Corporate Relationship Manager, New Business Development, Business Development, Fundraising, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit etc.

The competent use of technology and information systems is an essential requirement of this role. Staff are expected to be competent with the use of technology and information systems and understand their duties and responsibilities regarding the appropriate use of personal data including sensitive personal data and confidentiality.

How to Apply
Please provide a supporting statement to accompany your CV which sets out how you meet the person specification and send them to [email protected]

Applicants must have the right / permanent right to work in the UK.

We are committed to working towards ensuring Orchid is a diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of race, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability.

At Orchid we are committed to delivering a service to young adults and vulnerable people that is embedded in safeguarding and safe working practice guidance. In line with our safeguarding approach this role maybe subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).

 

In Your Corner are entering an exciting phase of growth, having recently converted to a charitable legal structure. After eight years of successful leadership, our founder is stepping down from their current post as CEO, and their position on the board. We are now looking forward to our future as a charity and seek a strategic leader with the passion to drive us forward. 

We are an award-winning social enterprise whose mission is to support young people to develop the emotional and relational skills that will support them to thrive, through combining non-contact boxing with evidence-based ideas from psychological intervention.  As a values-based organisation we're seeking someone with a commitment to our mission, vision and values; as-well as a solid understanding of youth work, mental health, or boxing/sport for change work and ability to use this to guide leadership decisions and actions. 

The CEO will lead IYC’s services and charitable activities, ensuring effective day-to-day management and development of services and income, while maintaining a positive stakeholder engagement that aligns with its strategy, and ensures future success, financial sustainability, and impact.

This role is part-time and will include occasional evenings to support core project delivery times and board meetings. Regular in-person working in Inner London locations for project visits and meetings is a requirement. However, other activities can be completed via remote working.

We welcome applications from first-time CEOs who feel they have the skills, experiences and vision for this role. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities and people with lived experience.

You can find all information, specifications and requirements within our role pack. Please note that all applications must be received by 23:30 on Sunday 8th December 2024.

We are recruiting two Mentoring Project Officers to support the Project Manager in delivering our high-quality 1-year Mentoring Programme that supports young carers aged 14-16 to achieve goals tailored to their needs. Each cohort will be delivered through a combination of 1:1 mentoring and monthly groups with a maximum of 8 mentees and 2 mentors. The programme aims to help the mentees improve their educational attainment, identify routes into further and/or higher education and apprenticeships, increase independence skills, build confidence, access appropriate services, reduce isolation and build resilience. 

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about supporting young carers to reach their full potential. We do not expect you to have direct experience of mentoring nor working with young carers but we do expect you to have empathy, good listening skills and a strong knowledge of the needs and common challenges of young people aged 14-16 with a desire to make a real difference in their lives.

You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong partnerships with community organisations and to generate and maintain steady referrals to the programme. You will be required to assess young carers’ needs and in conjunction with the other Mentoring Project Officer, deliver one-to-one and group support to the mentees, carefully monitoring their progress. Further to this, you will be responsible for responding to safeguarding concerns and maintaining strong professional boundaries.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those with a lived experience of having caring responsibilities. If you think you have the skills and experience to be one of our new Mentoring Projects Officers, we would love to hear from you.

The job description as described will be reviewed on a regular basis to respond to any changing needs of the post.

Main duties and responsibilities

Partnerships and Referrals

1. To work with schools, local carer services and community organisations to create and develop referral and access pathways into and out of the mentoring programme and to promote the programme as widely as possible.

2. To ensure partners are kept up to date with information about the mentoring programme and are supported to make referrals on an ongoing basis

3. Provided consent is gained, to report back to the referral organisations to highlight progress that is achieved through the mentoring programme as well as any challenges.

4. To set up and deliver regular school outreach sessions to generate referrals

5. To represent YCDT an any relevant external networking meetings

Young Carer Assessments and Support

1. To carry out thorough assessments of young carers referred to YCDT to understand their support needs in order to provide appropriate mentoring.

2. To explain the Mentoring Programme to young carers who may have never heard of the term ‘mentoring’ before.

3. To build relationships of trust with the young carers so that they can inform you of any problems arising within the mentoring sessions and so that you can effectively track their progress.

4. To provide between 4-6 one-to-one mentoring sessions for each mentee.

5. To deliver 6 x monthly group work sessions for each mentee with an anticipated total of 16 cohorts per annum.

6. At the end of each group work cohort to jointly deliver a celebration activity.

7. To transport young carers to and from each group work session and celebration event.

8. To keep in contact with your mentees throughout their mentoring to ensure they are being supported effectively and are happy with their mentoring sessions.

9. With each mentee, to write a support plan upon completing the programme to identify continued community support.

Monitoring and Evaluation

1. To ensure our Lamplight CRM is up to date and has accurate information, including updating case notes and safeguarding concerns in a timely manner.

2. To ensure you and the other mentor complete session reports after each mentoring session and complete an Outcomes Star at the initial assessment, midway through the mentoring and upon completion.

3. To monitor and evaluate the service, including gathering and uploading data from evaluation forms and surveys.

4. To attend regular supervisory sessions with the Service Manager and produce verbal/written reports on the programme as appropriate.

 

Other Duties

1. In conjunction with the Service Manager, support the delivery of an annual Young Adult Carer Aspirations Conference.

2. To jointly design and develop the group work sessions and adapt to feedback as needed.

3. To process all expenses, invoices and receipts in line with financial management systems and adhere to budgets in line with funding requirements.

4. To act at all times in compliance with all policies and procedures of YCDT and ensure systems are managed in line with GDPR.

5. To undertake training relevant to the job in order to keep up to date with issues relevant to providing good service for young carers and our partners.

6. To undertake any other appropriate duties relevant to the post.

 

Further Information

• You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this job

• You will need to hold a full, clean driving licence and have use of a car

• You must adhere to YCDT’s Equal Opportunities at all times

• Your employment at YCDT is subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check

• There is a 3-month probation period for this role

• In your supporting statement, please demonstrate how you meet the person specification of this post and explain why you would like to work for YCDT

Person Specification

Skills and Experience - Essential / Desirable (E or D)

Working with young people

Experience of supporting young people’s education and personal development (E)

Experience of mentoring and/or working in the education system (D)

Communication skills, training and outreach

Strong communication skills including listening skills and empathy (E)

Excellent IT skills, the ability to use spreadsheets, databases and emails effectively (E)

Full driving licence and own transport and willing to travel across the region (E)

Confident speaking to professionals and ability to promote service (E)

Experience delivering group work sessions (D)

Programme Management

Excellent programme management, planning and coordination experience (D)

Experience of monitoring and evaluating programmes effectively (D)

Highly competent in prioritising workloads, with strong organisational skills (E)

Knowledge

Good knowledge of the education system and accessing educational opportunities (D)

Knowledge and understanding of the issues faced by young carers (D)

Knowledge of support organisations and potential referral partners (D)

Good knowledge of safeguarding practices (E)

Personal attributes

Ability to work within a team as well as independently (E)

Committed to YCDT’s mission, vision and values (E)

Sound judgement, able to overcome challenges in a calm and professional manner (E)

Highly motivated with energy and determination to achieve great results (E)

Trustworthy, non-judgmental, caring, proactive, self-motivated and hardworking (E)

Chickenshed Theatre seeks a dynamic Head of Theatre Management to oversee the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and security of our premises. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, upkeep, and functional integrity of Chickenshed’s buildings and grounds. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant, creative environment.

If you're ready to take on a leadership role in maintaining and enhancing our theatre’s infrastructure, while contributing to a creative and collaborative culture, we’d love to hear from you.

Application Deadline:  1 December 2024.