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Our community team is expanding, and we are looking for an energetic individual to us. 

Do you love meeting people  and building relationships?  Are you energetic, positive and organised? 

We are looking for a Community Fundraiser who has these key skills to help us raise vital income for our charity.  You will develop and deliver fundraising initiatives through partnerships with local groups, schools, associations and individuals.  This role will also involve delivering a number of fundraising events so being organised and creative is key and having a marketing focus to ensure maximum success.  No two days are the same and we are looking for someone who can be flexible in their approach and able to multitask effectively. 

You will be based at our purpose built children’s hospice just outside Maidenhead, which provides support to children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions and their families. We would love to hear from talented individuals who want to help us raise the money that we need to make these services available to all families who need them.

Our core values are key to who we are.  We are looking for individuals who are committed to reflecting our core values in all that they do - Determined, Empowering, Valuing others, Integrity, Nurture, Empathy.

About us

Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham & Redbridge (Mind THNR) is a local Mind association and community mental health charity. We endeavour to make sure that everyone with a mental health or emotional issue has somewhere to turn for advice and support.

Our vision is a society where everyone is accepted and included; where there is no stigma or discrimination towards people because of mental health issues; and where our clients' needs and ambitions are supported. We provide an extensive range of support services- including for those in crisis, through our work in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge.

 

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join us in the brand new role of Governance and Executive Officer.

You will provide proactive and efficient secretariat and administrative support to the Executive and Non-Executive Teams, working closely with the Leadership Team to support the fulfilment of their day-to-day tasks and strategic objectives.

The role includes supporting and organising meetings and reports, and minuting of executive meetings. In addition to general PA and administrative duties, you will provide a cohesive secretariat function to support the smooth and efficient operation of the Mind THNR Board and its sub-committees.

You will work closely with the  Leadership Team to set agendas, monitor action logs, and provide a high level of support to the Board. You will share collective responsibility for supporting the delivery of business objectives, through active engagement and collaboration with colleagues at all levels in the organisation

This role is flexible in terms of days and hours, although you need to attend Board meetings in person, once a quarter in the evening and committee meetings, which are also in the evening, but on line, so three evening meetings a quarter. We are based in a beautiful office in Tower Hamlets, with lots of outside space and a café, so ideally you would be present in the office two or three days a week ( if full time).

We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. The majority of our staff and trustees have live experienced of mental health.

 

How to apply

You will need to:

• Submit a comprehensive CV and supporting statement

The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification. 

You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission.

Closing Date: Sunday 3  November

Interview date:  7 November  (likely to be in person)

You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.

 

We are currently recruiting for a Team Services Manager at A Rocha UK, a key role that will be instrumental in driving our mission to mobilise Christians for conservation. The right candidate will have the opportunity to streamline operations, enhance administrative processes, and support a dynamic team dedicated to environmental impact.

“Compared with my time in hospital, the level of one-to-one care provided by The Prince of Wales Hospice is tremendous.  The doctors, nurses and all the support staff have been so friendly, supportive and attentive of both me and my family, in a professional and a personal way.’’

The Prince of Wales Hospice provides specialist palliative care for adults with a terminal diagnosis, and those around them. The hospice offers a 14-bedroom ward for patients who need round the clock care as well as a Wellbeing service – in total The Prince of Wales Hospice cares for over 300 people a year!

The care provided at The Prince of Wales Hospice concentrates on quality of life and the alleviation of distressing psychological, spiritual, physical and social symptoms. It also includes support in bereavement. To provide this care, they have a highly skilled team with a wide range of specialisms.

Despite costing £12,000 a day to run the hospice and £4m a year, all of the services are entirely free of charge to patients and their families. We are looking for an experienced Individual Giving Fundraiser to join the fundraising team at this fabulous hospice.

The Role

As Individual Giving Fundraiser you will be responsible for planning and executing appropriate in-memory, legacy and general mailed appeals & marketing campaigns. Duties will include:

• Building a plan to promote in-mem & celebration fundraising
• Working collaboratively with the Fundraising and Marketing Teams delivering campaigns and communications across all channels to maximise income streams
• Managing legacy administration, building and stewarding strong, mutually beneficial relationships with solicitors, will writers, spiritual leaders and funeral directors
• Actively contributing to the development of the Income Generation Business Plan and budgets
• Working with Local Hospice Lottery (liaising with 3rd party provider) to increase the number of venues & players

The Person

To be successful in this extremely exciting role we are looking for an experienced and personable fundraiser. You will possess excellent writing and communication skills, along with experience of using a customer relationship management database and knowledge of fundraising CRM.

Experience of creating engaging appeals with budgets and on time is desirable as is experience line managing or supervising staff or volunteers. You will be willing and able to independently travel to external meetings and events and have the ability to show empathy with good emotional intelligence. Maintaining a positive professional approach when representing the Hospice will be essential at all times.

Why Prince of Wales Hospice? 

The Prince of Wales Hospice pride themselves on staff development and their compassionate, collaborative culture, which creates a positive working environment. The charities strong values contribute to the huge difference they make in the local community.

In their last staff survey the result showed:

• Over 97% of employees were satisfied with their job.
• Over 95% of employees enjoy working with the people in the organisation.
• Everyone felt proud to work for the Hospice.
• Everyone enjoys the work they do in the Hospice.

This role is permanent, full time and is based in the Hospice in Pontefract. If this sounds like the type of role and charity that could suit the next phase of your career, then do get in touch.

To register your interest please apply here, or for more information contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons.

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. Also, please let us know if you require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us.

Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition, and pregnancy.

Salary: £25,400 pro-rata per annum (£31,750 FTE)

Hours: 30hrs a week

Location: Homebased

Are you a supremely organised and motivated individual who is looking to join an exciting organisation that’s truly making a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people across the UK?

The Jon Egging Trust (JET) is seeking to find an exceptional Operations Manager to help us deliver our next exciting phase of growth. Reporting to the Director of Operations and Finance, the successful candidate will be instrumental in implementing our people and culture ambitions, continuing to enhance our ways of working and infrastructure to ensure JET remains the best possible workplace for our talented team to keep changing young lives.

The role requires:

· A track record of operational management and driving efficiencies within a charity or medium sized organisation

· Competence in HR legalities and its administration, with a particular interest in shaping the foundations (processes, systems and practices) that create a fantastic employee experience.

· Experience of Learning & Development initiatives, with a willingness and innovative mindset to build a new approach from the ground up.

· Confidence managing information systems and databases, able to provide input on systems development and commissioning.

· A positive ‘everything is figure-out-able’, ‘let’s find a way’ attitude to solving challenges and seeking operational excellence.

· Exceptional people skills, able to interact and work proactively with internal teams, and comfortable liaising with board and committee members, as well as external parties.

· An understanding of and commitment to good practice around inclusion, diversity and equal opportunities.

You will be joining a fantastically motivated and committed team of home workers who are all passionate about improving the lives of young people through our specialist youth programmes. The successful candidate will be experienced and highly proficient at HR management, adept at process and systems maintenance and improvements, all wrapped up in a multi-tasking, problem-solving, super organised do-er!

We are looking for a person who is self-motivated, a brilliant team player and communicator, but also happy to work autonomously and independently as required. Please see the candidate information pack for detailed information on remit and responsibilities for the role. 

We welcome applicants whatever your stage in life, so if you are returning to the workforce after a period away, or even seeking a change of pace, please get in touch.  

About the Jon Egging Trust (JET)

At JET, we support vulnerable young people to get back on track and realise their potential; more than 30,000 young people right across the UK to date, and there’s so much more we can do. We’re an organisation that really values its people and we’re immensely proud that our team culture is based on caring and raising each other up. 

Our benefits package includes:

· Flexible working 

· Enhanced annual leave

· Homeworking allowance

· Occupational pension scheme

· Occupational sickness scheme

· Special paid leave provision

Child and adult at risk protection policy statement

The Jon Egging Trust is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for everyone involved in its services and activities. The Trust takes its extended moral and legal duty of care very seriously in relation to children, young people, staff and volunteers. We seek to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children and to protect them from harm or abuse when they engage in any of our activities. JET expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.

To apply

Please complete our online application form.

The closing date is 3rd November 2024 at 23.30 we encourage early submission of your application as we may close the process early.

Intention is to hold interviews on Wednesday 13 November 2024 in Bristol.

Questions?

Contact us via our website: Jon Egging Trust – Inspiration, Teamwork, Leadership, Employability

Please note: To become an employee at JET you must be able to produce evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

 

Join Our Team as a Marketing & Communications Officer!

Are you passionate about making a difference? Join our dedicated team at Dougie Mac - a successful local hospice in Stoke-on-Trent. We’re seeking a Marketing & Communications Officer who will play a crucial role in enhancing our fundraising engagement and awareness efforts. In this dynamic position, you’ll contribute to a calendar of innovative marketing activities, create compelling content for our social media platforms, and collaborate with team colleagues to ensure our messaging aligns with our core values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence.

As part of our team, you’ll not only develop and optimize our marketing content but also build strong relationships across all areas of the hospice, including our charity shops. You’ll have the opportunity to communicate tangible results to stakeholders, helping to ensure our initiatives are adding real value to the organisation. With a generous benefits package—including 35 days of annual leave, a competitive pension scheme, and a hospice-paid healthcare cash plan—you’ll thrive in an environment that values your contributions and supports your professional growth. If you have exceptional communication skills, a creative mindset, and a can-do attitude we would love to hear from you!

Location: Contracted to our Peterborough office with the flexibility for hybrid working
Salary: £24,000 - £27,500 FTE depending on experience
Hours: Full time: 37.5 hours pw (would consider part time: minimum 30 hours pw)
Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring they pay their employees fairly, they offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal.

Closing date: Sunday 10 November 2024
Interviews will be held week commencing 18 November 2024 in Peterborough
 
No agencies please
 
Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease. 
 
We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and responsible addition to the Executive Team to provide additional support, working closely with the executive assistant to the chief executive. This is a new, key role to enable timely, effective and confidential administrative assistance to the chief executive and senior staff.

The successful candidate will enjoy working with a range of external partners and assisting our Board of dynamic and highly committed Trustees.

You will have excellent administrative and organisational skills and a commitment to high standards. With the ability to prioritise and plan your own workload, you will be a confident user of Microsoft Office applications. You will have experience of planning and coordinating meetings as well as taking minutes of meetings.
 
You will need to have a professional and sensitive approach in dealing with confidential information and have excellent written and oral communication skills to work with our external stakeholders and major supporters.
 
If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.
 
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

About Kidney Research UK:

Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research, we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever.

At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments.

Over the last ten years we have invested more than £65 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority.

Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity.

Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person – the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease.

You may have experience in the following Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Office Administrator, Senior Office Administrator, Senior Administrative Coordinator, Board Secretary, Administrative Support Officer, Executive Secretary, PA to Directors, Administrative Coordinator, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.

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Reports to: Director of Programme and Network

Location: Flexible, with monthly co-working days in London and additional stakeholder meetings as required.

Salary: £35,000 (FTE)

Hours: Full time; 37.5 hours a week. We are happy to consider requests for flexible or part time working

Contract: Fixed term 12-month contract- for a maternity cover

About Now Teach

Our long-term vision is a world where children benefit because talented people, who’ve already had successful careers, become teachers, and bring their skills and experiences to the schools that need them most. We support Now Teachers, training providers, schools and the wider education system to realise the full potential of career-changers in education. 

Career-changers bring new experiences into the classroom, but they often need support to complete their training and stay in teaching. We offer Now Teachers one-to-one support, alongside a comprehensive structured programme helping them change career successfully. This support continues after they’ve completed their training, and the Now Teach Network is there to help make the most of their experience and skills as career-changers.  

Our support helps Now Teachers stay in teaching: 75% of Now Teachers are still in teaching 2 years after qualifying, compared to much lower percentages nationally. Nearly 90% of our cohort are satisfied or very satisfied with the support they get from Now Teach.  

We are looking for driven and committed people to help us meet new goals, increase our Network and create more impact in schools.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Role overview

As our Programme and Network Manager you will lead the development and management of our Now Teach Network offer which begins from point of application. You will support Now Teachers to have a successful career change to teaching and drive to impact for students, schools and wider society.

This role is pivotal in delivering against our retention KPIs and our Network and impact plans to ensure we are facilitating and advocating for the added value that career changers can bring to teaching with our partners, senior stakeholders and funders.

The role will be committed to the continuous development of our Network offer and support the implementation of our nascent courses and resources strand. As we develop our work on impact, the Programme and Network Manager will be responsible for creating and delivering opportunities for the Now Teach Network at scale.

In this role you will…

The role will work across the organisation to:

• provide the best possible candidate to cohort experience for incoming Now Teachers
• design and develop discrete career changer content for and with our Partners
• support the attraction of future career changers through inspiring Network case studies and engagement opportunities.
• evolve our insight around the value and role of career change teachers to underpin our impact strategy
• commit to a consistent approach to gathering data.

Provide responsive, personalised support:

• advocate for Now Teachers and create strong, authentic connections with them
• prioritise and direct Now Teachers to appropriate support resources to address immediate needs
• enable Now Teachers to set goals underpinned by values supporting them to leverage their skills and experience from in their classroom and school setting
• build and manage relationships with our training providers and partner schools where our Network is training/teaching
• develop relationships with professional bodies and local influencers to build awareness of Now Teach.
• review Network data termly and develop our approach, accordingly, providing a responsive and attentive offer.

Develop and lead our powerful peer Network:

• maintain in-depth knowledge of the Network’s aspirations and the routes to achieve it
• design, commission and manage projects that deliver change at student, school and system level
• build relationships that encourage the Network to develop their areas of interest and work with Now Teach to innovate these
• pursue opportunities for the Network that respond to interest and needs and identify approaches for sharing of practice
• maintain and develop our online platform Mighty Networks for current and future cohort
• develop Network led activity such as subject hubs, innovation hubs, affinity groups and the buddy offer
• create opportunities for re-engaging Now Teachers
• share Network best practice with the wider community.

Design and deliver courses and resources:

• work with a Network working group to advise on content and approach
• collaborate with a third party to develop and refine courses and resources materials that are engaging, informative, and aligned with the organisation's goals
• stay updated on industry trends and best practices to ensure content remains relevant and up to date
• design and deliver a programme of events online, and in-person including our annual summit
• work with the Director of Programme and Network to develop engagement opportunities for all Network members
• develop, and implement synchronous and asynchronous content.

Commit to Impact and evaluation:

• ensure innovation and a focus on impact, and scale is integrated into our projects
• support the implementation of the impact framework recommendations ensuring uptake by Now Teach Network and integration cross-organisationally
• identify and report on impact Network members are having
• lead the writing and production of project reports, blogs, case studies and other outputs, working closely with the Data and Impact Manager and Communications Lead roles.

Provide robust data and systems:

• understand the importance of robust administrative systems and be committed to ensuring these are kept up to date
• ensure that programme lessons learned are systematically collated and shared with the wider team with recommendations for change as needed
• develop data management, including reports and dashboards, and data visualisation approaches about our activity to support the wider organisation with decision making.

PERSON SPECFICIATION

Who you are:

• you have a genuine commitment to the mission and vision of Now Teach
• you are detail-oriented but able to recognize the big picture trends
• you enjoy being part of a small team where people thrive on working together and outside their designated roles occasionally to drive work forward
• you are comfortable working on your own and setting goals and deadlines, whilst responding to and prioritising ad hoc queries and requests.

What you will need to succeed in this role:

• a strong working knowledge of the initial teacher training, early career and education landscape
• a coaching/mentoring background or experience of portfolio management/support
• a design and or delivery specialism desired
• a strong verbal and written communication skills; able to effectively liaise and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• you can manage multiple projects and keep track of how they interrelate and the opportunities they present for the Network and wider organisation
• you are open to collaborate and work with other teams to achieve the organisation’s goals
• you are committed to your own personal and professional development.

Don’t meet every requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification.

At Now Teach we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.  

In return

As well as flexible working and a great culture, we offer a wide range of benefits including 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), an additional 3 days for winter closure (25th Dec-1st January), a pension scheme with a generous 11% employer contribution, a rewards platform with employee discounts and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Working arrangements

Full time role, but we are happy to consider requests for flexible or part time working. Now Teach employees are supported to work flexibly at co-working spaces or at home as needed with monthly working days in London. You will be required to cover your own travel expenses to London. 

Application Process

Applications close at 9am on Monday 11th November.

First stage interviews: online on Tuesday 19th and Thursday 21st November.

Second stage interviews: online on Tuesday 26th November.

We would also like to offer second round interviewees the opportunity for an informal conversation with a member of the Now Teach Programme and Network team on Monday 25th November.

To apply, please complete our online application form where you will be asked to upload a Cover Letter (no more than 1 side of A4) and CV (no more than 2 sides of A4)
Your Cover Letter should include why you are attracted to the role, why you are motivated to work at Now Teach and what you can bring to the team.

If you have any difficulty with accessing the application form, need any additional support or require reasonable adjustments to the application process, please get in touch.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Now Teach strives to be a workplace that is diverse, equitable and inclusive where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, gender identities, stages of life and those with hidden or visible disabilities.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll endeavor to be as accommodating as possible. If you would like to discuss specific requirements, get in touch.

All applicants must have an existing Right to Work in the UK.

Safe Recruitment Procedure

Now Teach are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  To meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process, and all successful candidates will be subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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The role of Management Accountant is to provide high quality support to the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis in the annual budget setting process, whilst being responsible for the monthly management accounts, including production, analysis, reporting and communication.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain the full analysis, with all appropriate backup, of the current organisational budget: pay, non-pay, income and capital; ensuring that all documentation is fully backed up.
• Ensure complete transparency with budget holders of all components and assumptions inherent in the budget.
• As directed by the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, input any agreed changes to the budgets, in full liaison with budget holders.
• For each annual budget, liaise with budget holders to agree monthly phasing assumptions.  These will be fixed at the beginning of the financial year, unless authorised by the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis.
• Prepare and deliver accurate, timely management information and financial reports to support strategic decision-making and operational performance monitoring.
• On a monthly basis, prepare the management accounts for the organisation.  For presentation to the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, ensure arithmetic accuracy, full reconciliation to the general ledger, analysis of all material variances and identification of underlying trends.
• Once the management accounts have been approved, liaise with budget holders to effectively communicate their monthly results, and provide sound guidance and advice on effective budget management and forecasting of future spend.

Lettings Coordinator

Salary: £30k + Pension & 22 days holiday per year + Bank holidays and birthday day off.
Contract: Full time & Permanent (flexible/part-time hours will be considered)
Reporting to: Director
Location: 78 Quaker Street, Shoreditch, E1 6SW

Our client is an exciting new social enterprise lettings agency, with profits reinvested into supporting people experiencing homelessness and on low incomes to find good quality, affordable homes in London. 

They are now looking to appoint a Lettings Coordinator to support this new business. As one of the first key hires, the Lettings Coordinator will be an integral figure. This person will need to work proactively, have the ability to think on their feet and provide an exceptional customer experience. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a new venture that will make a real difference within its community. 

A little bit about them:  
 
•          They're a brand-new social business with big plans.    
•          They’re ambitious to get things done, with the right people and ethos.
•          They are passionate about homes and aim for the highest level of care and service.  
•          They are committed to delivering the best possible renting experience for landlords and tenants.

Key Responsibilities
 
Mostly office based, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the day to day tasks within their property portfolio are managed effectively in the following areas: 

Supporting the team

- Helping the Property Advisor with listing new properties on Zoopla and social media
- Managing the application process for tenants from enquiry to move in
- Arranging & checking compliance certificates for new and existing tenancies 
- Preparing all documentation, keys and tenant information packs ready for move-ins 
- Coordinating Viewings, Inspections & Move In/Out visits
- Listening to landlords and applicants to understand their needs
- Responding to all telephone and email enquiries for viewing requests
- Organising viewings with applicants and tenants in situ 
- Arranging quarterly property visits with tenants
- Booking in move-in and move-out appointments 

Office management 

- Welcoming all clients warmly to thier Lettings office
- Maintaining stock levels for the day to day running of the office
- Producing landlord and tenant information packs 
- Ensuring smooth running of the office, including being the day-to-day contact point for service providers e.g. cleaners

Key Management 

- Tag all keys coming into them
- Manage the key system and log all use of keys, in and out
- Follow up with contractors when keys aren’t returned promptly
- Audit the key system on a 6 monthly basis

Data Systems, Website & Social Media

- Ensure tenant, landlord and property details are updated and audited through the CRM system
- Support the team with regular website updates 
- Update Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn pages

Skills & Experience Required

- Great organisational and time management skills
- Ability to learn and adopt skills in new IT software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Using own initiative to resolve problems
- Customer service orientated 
- Previou work experience within a lettings agency or able to evidence familiarity with the lettings process

Application Process

Please submit your most recent CV and a covering letter outlining your skills and experience and why this would make you the right person for the job to:

Apply today and help us build this exciting new venture!

This post is funded by National Lottery Community Fund

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Property Advisor

Salary: £40k + 
Benefits: Pension & 22 days holiday per year + Bank holidays and birthday day off.
Contract: Full-time & Permanent (Monday – Friday with some flexibility in working hours)
Reporting to: Director
Location: 78 Quaker Street, Shoreditch, E1 6SW

Our client is an exciting new social enterprise lettings agency, with profits reinvested into supporting people experiencing homelessness and on low incomes to find good quality, affordable homes in London. 

They are now looking to appoint a dynamic individual to join their team as a Property Advisor. A blend of the traditional Negotiator and Property Manager roles, you will be the go-to person for all aspects of your portfolio from start to finish. As one of the first key hires for this exciting new company, you will be an integral part of the business succeeding. 

A little bit about them   

•    They're a brand-new social business with big plans. 
•    They’re ambitious to get things done, with the right people and ethos.   
•    They are passionate about homes and aim for the highest level of care and service.
•    They are committed to delivering the best possible renting experience for landlords and tenants.

Key Responsibilities

A background in the PRS will be essential, with previous experience within property management being helpful. You will need to provide great customer service to your landlords and tenants alike as well as:

Managing Your Portfolio

•    Marketing and listing properties
•    Viewings and property visits
•    Checking all compliance is up to date
•    Completing inventory checks and moving in new tenants
•    Drawing up check-out reports and organising deposit release

Move In Process

•    Seamless communication so the process runs smoothly
•    Organising any requests for the tenancy prior to move date
•    Referencing all applicants
•    Drawing up paperwork and handling move-in monies
•    Attending key handover and walk through property with new tenant

Property Works

•    Being available for calls and emails when repairs are required
•    Speaking with contractors to book in the repair
•    Updating landlords and tenants on progress and costs
•    Ensuring work is completed and exceeds all minimum standards

Business Development

•    Following up on new opportunities
•    Keeping an eye on the portal for stock that would suit their applicants
•    Promoting them through social media channels
•    Spending time talking and integrating with the local community

Social Media

•    Understanding their marketing strategy to keep channels updated
•    Engaging with local business to help promote them
•    Updating Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn when required
•    Seeking new partnership opportunities within these platforms

Skills Required

•    Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills, both verbally & in writing
•    Demonstrable ability to remain calm in complex scenarios & build positive relationships with tenants & landlords
•    Ability to manage and prioritise own workload and be responsive to the needs of your portfolio, including responding to urgent tasks at short notice 
•    Willingness to go the extra mile, and to always do the right thing

Experience Required

•    Previous experience in the lettings market
•    Proven knowledge & understanding of the private rented housing sector 
•    Confident with compliance requirements for a tenant to move-in
•    A PRS letting agency qualification is preferable but not essential 

Application Process

Please submit your most recent CV, and a covering letter outlining your skills and experience and why this would make you the right person for the job. 

Apply today and help them build this exciting new venture!

This post is funded by National Lottery Community Fund

You may also have experience in the following: Property Manager, Property Management, Rental Agent, Property Letting Advisor, Tenancy Coordinator, Leasing Executive, Property Rental Specialist, Lettings Agent, Lease Negotiation Specialist, Tenancy Negotiator, Property Leasing Consultant, Residential Lettings Officer, Leasing Coordinator, Lettings Representative, Rental Property Advisor, and Lettings Associate.

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Head of Fundraising

Make a Difference for Vulnerable Children! We are seeking a Head of Fundraising to lead innovative fundraising efforts to help disadvantaged children and young people thrive at a charity in York.

This is an exciting opportunity, as the charity is building a new state of the art centre of excellence, from which they can deliver their services. This is an opportunity to get involved in fundraising for this inspiring new project right from the start and really see the difference you are making to the lives of young people!

Position: Head of Fundraising
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: York (Hybrid)
Hours: Full-time, Permanent
Closing Date: Midday, 15th November 2024

Interviews: week commencing 25th November 2024

About the Role:

As Head of Fundraising, you will join the senior management team, leading the strategic direction of all fundraising activities. Your role will be to develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies that secure financial support for the charity’s mission to help vulnerable children. You’ll manage a fundraising team, foster relationships with donors, trusts, and corporate partners, and oversee successful campaigns and events. You will play a vital role in shaping the future of the charity by achieving fundraising targets and building long-term support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies
• Lead and manage a growing team of fundraising professionals and volunteers
• Cultivate strong relationships with major donors, trusts, and corporate partners
• Oversee the planning and management of campaigns and events
• Prepare and manage the fundraising budget, reporting to the Board and senior leadership
• Ensure compliance with UK fundraising regulations

About You:

You will be a dynamic and experienced fundraising professional with a proven track record of meeting and exceeding financial targets. You’ll bring excellent leadership and communication skills, alongside the ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. Strategic thinking and a strong understanding of UK fundraising practices are essential, as is experience in managing fundraising budgets and reporting on outcomes.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Significant experience in fundraising with a proven history of success
• Leadership and team management skills
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
• Experience in budget management and financial reporting
• Knowledge of UK fundraising regulations

About The Organisation:

You will be working for a York-based charity dedicated to helping disadvantaged and isolated children and young people realise their potential through mentoring and support programmes. They believe every child deserves the chance to thrive, and work tirelessly to make this a reality for vulnerable children in the community. By joining the charity, you will be part of a passionate, inclusive team that is making a real difference.

To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role. Please note the successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check for this position.

The charity is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background.

Other Roles You May Have Experience Of Could Include: Fundraising Manager, Development Manager, Director of Fundraising, Head of Development, Philanthropy Manager, etc.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a talent for driving results through collaboration?

Join a leading professional body as a Project Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract, leading a high-impact review of an essential examination framework. You'll work with senior stakeholders and specialists from diverse fields to ensure this review meets its ambitious goals, ensuring the exam continues to meet vital training requirements.

Benefits - Project Manager:

• Salary: £34,416 per annum
• Location: Central London
• Working arrangements: Hybrid - 1 day per week office based, pro-rated across 4 weeks
• Travel: Occasional travel required for in-person meetings across the UK
• Employment type: 12-month fixed term contract
• Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
• Proposed start date: ASAP, pre-new year if possible

About the organisation - Project Manager:

This leading professional body is embarking on a significant professional review project, ensuring alignment of key examination standards with training requirements. By joining this team, you'll play a key role in advancing the organisation's mission to uphold excellence, integrity, and collaboration across the profession.

About the role - Project Manager:

As the Project Manager, you'll coordinate a structured review, ensuring clear project scope, timelines, and deliverables. Working closely with the Director of Exams, you will manage various workstreams with a team of 15-20 contributors, including clinical and training leads. Your expertise will help to drive the project forward, tracking key milestones, budget adherence, and quality standards throughout.

Key responsibilities - Project Manager:

• Implement established project plans, ensuring timely progress across all phases.
• Facilitate engagement with senior stakeholders, external consultants, and working groups of 5-10 people.
• Maintain project documents, budgets, risk registers, and Gantt charts for seamless project execution.
• Act as the main point of contact, ensuring clear and consistent updates for all contributors and stakeholders.
• Track project performance, provide regular updates, and proactively address any challenges to stay within scope.

Skills / Experience required - Project Manager:

• Demonstrated experience in project management, ideally within education, awarding, professional or healthcare sectors
• Skilled in using project planning software, with a solid grasp of risk management and budget tracking
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and summarise complex information
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines consistently
• Knowledge of postgraduate education, particularly within medical or healthcare fields, is advantageous

To apply:

• CV only, no covering letter required.

Interview process:

• The interview process will be a single stage, likely including a presentation outlining your approach to managing the review.

Deadline for applications:

• We encourage early applications to support the project's timeline, aiming for a start date before Christmas.
• Interviews will commence as soon as suitable candidates are identified.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Picture yourself alongside our Outreach and Marketing wizards and our customer service champions. Together, we're on a mission to ensure our young people aren't just safe but also revved up and fully immersed in their journey with us here at The King's Trust.

Could you become their personal champion? Imagine peeling back the layers to discover what's holding them back so that you can unlock their potential for astonishing progress.  Imagine having your own group of young people to support who will turn to you for that one-on-one support, guidance, and maybe just a nudge in the right direction.

Safety always comes first, so keeping a watchful eye on safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection is part of the deal! You’ll be the guiding force that empowers our delivery partners and service providers to reach for the stars.  Together, we will ensure every young person embarks on a remarkable journey, experiencing the extraordinary and achieving the dreams they've aspired to.

You’ll lead personal development sessions that take our foundation programmes to new heights. Whether it's in person or via a virtual session on MS Teams, some of these activities will be in the great outdoors and enjoying our wonderful green spaces. You won’t be sitting behind a screen every day, there will be some travel required to relevant local areas to support the delivery of these exciting programmes as well as programme visits.  However, it’s not all fun and games, keeping things on point means meticulously recording info and data about our young superstars, volunteers, or partners. It's all about making sure every step of their journey aligns perfectly with our funding contracts.

At The Trust, we're strong advocates for fostering an inclusive workplace where everybody feels seen, and it would be fantastic if you share that passion too.  Your mission? Making a positive impact by implementing a local action plan that harmonises with our big-picture EDI goals.

Be prepared for anything and everything. Alongside all these exciting responsibilities, you might even find yourself wearing different hats and stepping up when needed.

Ready to bring your A-game? Let's make every day count and create a brighter future for our young people of the future!