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Acorns Children’s Hospice provides specialist care and support for babies, children and young people who are life limited or life threatened. When time is short, every moment is precious. Acorns helps children and families fill the time they have together with love, fun and laughter to create lasting memories.
Palliative care for children aged 0-18 is delivered at Acorns’ hospices in Birmingham, Worcester, and Walsall, as well as in family homes or elsewhere in the community. Their holistic, tailored approach meets each child’s clinical, emotional, cultural, religious, and spiritual needs. Supporting over 750 children and nearly 1,000 families annually, Acorns is a vital lifeline for families across the West Midlands and Gloucestershire during unimaginably difficult times.
Over the past 18 months, Acorns’ leadership team has enhanced collaboration and innovation across the charity and focused on embedding an organisation-wide fundraising culture, deepening internal relationships, and harnessing data analysis to drive performance. With this strong foundation in place, they are seeking a Director of Income Generation to play a key role in shaping the organisation’s strategic direction while leading and integrating fundraising and retail operations.
About the role
As a key member of Acorns’ Executive Directorate, you will play a central role in shaping the organisation’s leadership and strategy. You’ll develop and implement innovative strategies to maximise fundraising income across individual giving, corporate partnerships, community fundraising, trusts, and legacies. In addition, you will oversee the performance and continued success of Acorns’ retail operation, strategically supporting the Retail Director in driving growth across a portfolio of c.50 shops.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior fundraiser seeking a strategic leadership role with a broad scope in a collaborative and positive culture. Under the leadership of a CEO who deeply values fundraising, Acorns is committed to investing in bold ideas and developing your team, setting the stage for future growth and long-term success.
As Director of Income Generation, you will:
- Join a high-functioning Executive Director team to effectively govern and lead the organisation’s strategic development
- Provide strategic direction, inspiration and leadership to the fundraising and retail teams, ensuring alignment with Acorns’ mission and values
- Develop and implement a comprehensive and innovative income generation strategy to meet ambitious financial targets
- Work closely with the Director of Retail to lead the strategy and operational management of 43 high street shops and 4 superstores, driving sales growth and profitability
- Build collaborative relationships across the organisation, contributing to a culture of cross-function working
- Explore new opportunities, including prize-led giving and digital fundraising, to keep Acorns at the forefront of fundraising innovation
- Act as an ambassador for Acorns, including addressing prospective donors and partners at events
About you
Ideal skills and experience:
- Extensive experience in fundraising leadership across multiple income streams
- A track record of creating and implementing innovative fundraising strategies
- A skilled leader with experience managing high-performing teams, providing guidance and support to maximise the strengths of staff
- Proven ability to think creatively, offering fresh approaches to fundraising that are both innovative and practical
- Ability to use data insights to drive strategy and decision-making, including tapping into demographic insights and donor behaviour to inform innovative fundraising strategies
- Strong public speaking and networking skills, including representing organisations at high-profile events, conferences, and other functions
- Passion for Acorns’ mission of supporting children and families and a willingness to learn and adapt to the hospice sector
Acorns Children's Hospice is partnering with Ed Cherry at QuarterFive for this appointment.
The applicant pack below contains further details of the organisation, role, opportunities and person specification. For suitable applicants, a full brief will be shared, with guidance and support for formal applications (via CV and cover letter), which are to be submitted by Thursday 14th November.
Location: remote – home
Hours of Work: 18.75 hours (including weekends, evenings and bank holidays)
Contract: permanent, full time
Salary: £12,230 per annum (£24,467 FTE)
Closing date: Wednesday 30th October at 11.59pm
Annual Leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays pro rata)
Benefits:
- enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay
- family-friendly policies
- 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or opportunity to continue NHS pension
- free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
- 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
- free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
- access to wellbeing app (healthy living tips and Bright TV )
- flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
- learning and development committed (bespoke training, LinkedIn Learning etc)
- employee health and wellbeing committed (Menopause Friendly accreditation, Disability Confident employer etc)
Background:
Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia: a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime – either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both.
Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible, for as long as possible.
Purpose of the job/About the role
We are excited to announce an opportunity for a passionate Fundraising Community Coordinator to join our virtual events team. You will play a crucial part in managing the Facebook Groups for our events, ensuring an exceptional experience for our dedicated supporters.
As the Fundraising Community Coordinator you will be responsible for posting on our Facebook Groups, supporting the Virtual Events Assistant to create engaging content that will inspire and uplift our supporters, driving positive interactions within the community. You will actively engage with supporter posts, promptly responding to inquiries, and extend warm welcomes to new members. You will also assist with the development of the supporter experience, including helping to improve fundraising resources, creating FAQ’s and gathering compelling case studies to further drive support. Additionally, you will provide administrative support to the whole team, acknowledging donations, and offering an exceptional experience to our event supporters via phone, email and Facebook, becoming a Facebook fundraising expert.
To succeed in this role will have a proven track record of building positive relationships, networking, and delivering exceptional customer service. You will have experience of following processes and have strong organisational and planning skills. Experience in managing Facebook groups and utilising databases will be highly beneficial. Above all, we are seeking a candidate with an adaptable and proactive “can-do” attitude.
If this sounds like you, join us now and be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.
Our Culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to achieve their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equality, diversity and inclusion.
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone, we aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
This role will be subject to a Basic DBS check.
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Summary
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A PEOPLE SYSTEM SUPPORT
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Data Services team is one team with four functions; Data & Analysis, Data Operations, Information Governance and Partners & Projects. Functional leaders work closely together to ensure a team approach is adopted, utilising skills from across the functions to solve problems and innovate together.
The Partners and Projects function will maintain the business planning for Data Services as a whole and is the gateway for new work. Working with the functional leaders the Partner and Projects function will make decisions on how best to resource projects by either using existing resources if capacity allows or signposting to external quality providers.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The People Systems Support Team requires a permanent member of staff to provide support to our People Systems including Oracle, CMS, Pathways and future planned systems as they come online. They will play an active role within a customer-focused support team and will forge working relationships with NCIs and the Diocese.
The support analyst will provide day-to-day operational and help desk support for People System activities. The support analyst will also support the Team Leader in developing relationships with internal teams and customers in setting processes and standards for the deployment, tracking/reporting, and maintenance of data and content within the people system. They will work with the wider Data Services team to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues that arise and work with Diocesan Operational Users and staff to maintain data accuracy and integrity.
Core Responsibilities
- Assist with wider Data Services team to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues that arise and work with Diocesan Operational Users and staff to maintain data accuracy and integrity.
- Assist the Team Leader in delivering training to enable users to develop skills in effectively using the People System, CMS and Pathways.
- Provide troubleshooting and support for issues and questions related to the people system, its users, and its content, escalating with managed service providers and developers, as appropriate.
- Delivery of virtual and in-person support and training to users, as well as raise & monitor Oracle Service Requests.
Key Role Requirements
- This a remote role and occasional visits to Church Housse is required for infrequent face-to-face meetings 1-2 days per month.
ABOUT YOU
The Church of England is for everyone and we want to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve across the whole country. Therefore, while of course, we welcome all applications from all interested and suitably experienced people, we would particularly welcome applicants from UK Minoritised Ethnicities (UKME)/Global Majority Heritage (GMH) and other under-represented groups.
Please refer to the Job Description for more information about the role and person specification.
WHAT WE OFFER
Your Salary
- A salary of £38,918, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.
Your Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
- We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
- We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abby with a plus-one guest.
- Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
- Opportunity to the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL CHURCH INSTITUTIONS
The National Church Institutions is a hybrid working organisation comprising a wide variety of teams, professions and functions that support the mission and ministries of the Church of England in its vision to be a church, centred on Jesus Christ, for the whole nation - a church that is simpler, humbler, bolder.
We Include. You Belong.
Our Belonging and Inclusion Strategy aims for everyone in the National Church Institutions (NCIs) to feel that they belong, and are valued for who they are and what they contribute. Together, our people contribute in different ways towards our common purpose, whichever NCI they work in and whatever their background.
Living out our values in all that we do, we:
- Strive for Excellence
- Show Compassion
- Respect others
- Collaborate
- Act with Integrity
We believe our commitment to belonging and inclusion fuels our progress and drives us forward. The NCIs are a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of life. We welcome applications from people of all faiths and of no faith. We want to encourage applications from a diverse group of people who share our values. We welcome applicants from UK Minoritised Ethnicities (UKME)/Global Majority Heritage (GMH) and other under-represented groups.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Vacancy Application Closing Date - 31 October 2024
Interviews will take place the week commencing 04 November 2024
To find out more about this role, please contact Jessica Cook, at for an informal chat.
Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for the role.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you want to play a vital role in helping young people discover the life-changing message of Jesus? Are you passionate about nurturing relationships and securing essential funding? If so, this opportunity could be for you!
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Trusts and Legacies Officer to join our mission-driven team. In this key role, you’ll help resource and empower youth workers across Britain, ensuring they have what they need to share the good news of Jesus with young people.
What You’ll Do:
As part of our Fundraising team, you will:
- Lead the grant application process, crafting persuasive bids that communicate the heart and impact of our ministry.
- Support our legacy and stewardship programmes, ensuring that supporters feel valued and invested in our mission.
- Build and nurture strong relationships with Trusts, donors, and other key supporters, securing vital funding to sustain and grow our work.
- Collaborate closely with the wider team, contributing to the overall fundraising strategy and helping us achieve our financial goals.
Why This Role Matters:
Your work will help transform lives. The funds you raise will enable us to reach more young people, equipping youth workers and volunteers across the nation to engage with their communities and bring hope. By securing resources for our projects, you’ll help ensure that the message of Jesus continues to inspire and transform lives for years to come.
We’re Looking for Someone Who:
- Has experience in fundraising, particularly with Trusts, foundations, or legacy giving.
- Can write engaging, persuasive funding bids and has a proven track record of hitting targets.
- Is passionate about relationship-building and enjoys connecting with Trusts, donors and stakeholders.
- Has strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Shares our heart for youth work and is excited about helping us reach the next generation for Jesus Christ.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early and make an appointment before the deadline if a suitable candidate is found
Salary: up to £30,000 per annum
Full time: 5 days per week (36.25 hrs) + some evening, overnight, weekends
Location: Head Office, Halesowen. (This has the possibility of being a hybrid/remote role)
Holiday + perks: 20 days + 3 concessionary days + 8% pension
There is a genuine occupation requirement that the post holder is a committed evangelical Christian in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
The position is dependent on two suitable references, a DBS check and attendance at regular safeguarding training.
Candidates applying for this role will be expected to comply with safer recruitment initiatives, including a self-disclosure of any criminal history.
We recognise the positive value of diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to being an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
"The hospital saved my baby's life, Tiny Lives saved my family"
Tiny Lives Trust have been supporting premature and sick newborn babies and their families since their inception in 1983. Beginning as a fund for specific neonatal units, Tiny Lives became a charity in its own right in 2013 and has supported thousands of babies and their families since then. They offer practical and emotional support to families and ensure that the neonatal experience is more comfortable for all involved. They also support staff on the neonatal unit by funding training courses and providing resources and materials that can improve their department. Every year they support over 800 babies and their families from the Newcastle Neonatal Service alone.
Tiny Lives is growing and as part of their new strategy, they want to support more families. To do that need to grow income. They are looking for a Corporate Partnerships and Trusts Fundraiser to join their small but mighty team to help them continue their work championing and supporting sick and premature babies and their families.
Corporate Partnerships and Trusts Fundraiser
Tiny Lives Trust
Location: Hybrid working between home and the office in Newcastle
Permanent, Full-Time position (35 hours per week)
Salary: £29,000 per annum
About the role:
The Corporate Partnerships and Trusts Fundraiser will focus on bringing in income from businesses, trusts and foundations. Tiny Lives has a fantastic reputation across the Northeast and as such is working with a whole host of corporate supporters across the region. You'll work alongside the Fundraising & Engagement Manager to create compelling proposals and pitches, plan and execute engagement activities, and identify and approach new corporate prospects. You'll also develop and maintain relationships with existing corporate partners. In terms of Trusts and Foundations, you'll be building long lasting relationships with a variety of funders both existing and new.
The Tiny Lives team is extremely collaborative, as part of your role you'll get to work with a brilliant and passionate staff team.
About You:
We are looking for an excellent communicator with the ability to build and maintain relationships with funders, both in person and on paper, through compelling copy and storytelling. Ideally, you'll have experience in fundraising, donor or account management and an understanding of the charity sector and fundraising regulations. We would also like to hear from candidates with great relationship development experience from a business development or account management background.
If you're someone who has brilliant attention to detail, a natural knack for networking, and the desire to use your first class relationship skills to support a charity that puts sick and premature babies and their families at the heart of everything they do, please get in touch to find out more.
For more information about this role please send your CV in the first instance to Ellen Drummond at Charity People.
Closing Date: Wednesday 6th November
Interviews: w/c 11th November
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with 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 with which we work.
Together for Short Lives is here to make sure the UK’s 99,000 seriously ill children and their families can make the most of every moment they have together, whether that’s for years, months or only hours.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a digital communications expert to help make sure that every seriously ill child and their family gets high quality children’s palliative and end of life care, when and where they need it. You will play a key role as, together, we provide direct support to children and families, unite services and professionals and campaign to change the system.
As our Digital Communications Manager, you will:
- manage a programme to audit, develop and refresh our digital communications channels so that they meet the needs of our audiences with the best possible user experience and accessibility
- work closely with stakeholders in managing this programme, overseeing budgets, issues and risks; internally, this will include chairing our cross-organisational Digital Communications Operations Group; externally, this will include managing our relationships with the agencies that provide our platforms
- conduct user needs and user acceptance testing for new developments to our digital communications channels, including our website
- manage our internal process for planning our day-to-day digital communications, making sure we schedule and publish a balanced and compelling array of content across our channels
- be our in-house expert on digital communications, working with and advising colleagues to create content across our platforms – including our website, social media channels and our email communications with members and supporters.
You will have:
- excellent leadership and communication skills
- experience of managing stakeholders, budgets and risks
- experience of successfully implementing improvements to digital communications channels
- a deep understanding of how different social media channels operate, which audiences they reach, and how they can be used most effectively
- a track record of communicating successfully across a range of digital channels – and supporting and empowering others to do so.
We offer a great reward package, which includes:
- generous annual leave entitlement
- pension scheme
- staff assistance programme
- days off for volunteering.
We are open to flexible working patterns. Depending on the task and your personal work preferences, you can work remotely or at our Bristol office. We hold monthly team meetings and 1:1 meetings at the office.
We are always looking for talented people, and welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief and sexual orientation. We particularly encourage applications from those with disabilities or from black and minority ethnic backgrounds.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you will enquire and learn more. We can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
Applying for the role
Closing date for applications is at 9am, Monday 4 November 2024. If you are interested in applying for this post, please visit our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a digital technology expert that wants to help Methodist communities explore the online world?
Do you have a desire to develop new ways to fulfil our calling?
Can you inspire others to use and grow technology in their own contexts?
If so, we are keen to hear from you…
The Role
The North West England Methodist District (NWED) is seeking to appoint a Digital Enabler. The role is home-based, with travel throughout the District. The Digital Enabler will facilitate the effective participation by all members in the life of the Church in the North West England District by supporting stakeholders at all levels to facilitate digital evangelism and building and maintaining the District’s online presence.
NWED
NWED came to being in September 2024 following the joining together of a number of Methodist Districts. We cover the geographical area of Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, and parts of Cheshire and Derbyshire. Within this are inner city, industrial, post-industrial, suburban, and rural areas – no two towns are the same.
The District embraces a rich breadth and variety of theological perspectives and worship styles. A range of fresh expressions of Church (messy church, café church, arts-based projects, digital spaces etc.) are nurtured without neglecting the other, more traditional, expressions and all are equally valued.
We exist primarily to advance the mission of the Methodist Church in our District by supporting churches and circuits (a circuit is a group of churches served by a team, including one or more ministers). The District seeks to support each circuit and church to meet the needs of their members and the communities in which they serve, offering opportunities to worship, work and learn together.
Find out More
The application closing date is 11th November, 2024.
For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact Heather Fergusson, District Secretary: Administration and Compliance on Tel: 01-772-37-21-60 (Ext: 103)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
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Fundraiser
At Mosaic - supporting bereaved children, we help hundreds of children and young people every year, as well as their families and carers, when they're struggling to cope with the death of someone important to them. With our counselling support, advice and activities, we enable them to talk about their feelings, communicate with those around them and deal with their emotions.
We're looking for an enthusiastic fundraiser who shares our passion to help young lives, who relishes the chance to get to know our community, working with volunteers, businesses and others to create more impact and help us raise the funds we need to support our brilliant service.
The role is three days a week, working alongside friendly colleagues to achieve a lot for children, at a time when we're seeing demand for our work across Dorset really grow.
Mosaic's mission is to support children and young people across the county of Dorset with their bereavement needs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Vacancy
We are looking for a Senior Advocate who will have day to day responsibility for the running and promotion of the advocacy service in Dorset.
You will manage a pool of advocates which involves recruitment, supporting them through induction and by conducting supervision and best practice meetings, ensuring the provisions of the service we offer to children and young people is to a high standard.
You will be responsible in managing the advocacy referrals and allocating these to the most appropriate advocate to meet the needs of the child or young person, whilst also carrying a small caseload of advocacy referrals yourself where you will provide independent and confidential advocacy to children and young people to empower them to express their wishes and feelings in decision that affect their lives to ensure that their voices are heard.
You will help drive the performance of the service by monitoring the referrals, activity and budgets, and using bespoke system, to prepare statistical and qualitative data reports for monitoring meetings to evidence service target achievements. This will also enable you to identify recurring themes and concerns which can be escalated.
This role also provides the opportunity to work in co-operation with other NYAS services and departments and well as acting the link between NYAS and the local authority.
Although the role is home based, there will be some travel around the Dorset area so we are looking for our successful candidate to live within the Dorset area or within a close surrounding area. You will be encouraged to engage in virtual meetings with your local team and attend NYAS wide virtual monthly meetings.
About NYAS
As an established leading rights-based charity, NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) is well positioned to ensure that children, young people, and adults across England and Wales are fully respected, represented, and supported in expressing their views and having their rights upheld.
We work with care-experienced children, young people, and adults who are often reliant on statutory services suffering the negative impact of the cuts in public expenditure. Our combination of social care and legal services places us in a unique position to ensure that they receive the services they need and that their voices are heard.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment which means NYAS welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic.
NYAS is proud to share that we are a Disability Confident Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.
Work with us to help change young lives.
NYAS employees will receive the following benefits:
- Pro rata of 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Salary sacrifice pension contribution
- Additional sick pay
- Enhanced pay for family friendly leave
- Health care plan
- Employee assistance programme
- Death in service
- Learning and development opportunities
At NYAS, we listen to what children, young people and vulnerable adults want. We empower them to have their voices heard.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About the Role
We are working with a fabulous charity who are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Trusts Fundraisng Officer to join their team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in identifying, cultivating, and securing funding from charitable trusts and foundations to support their vital work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research and approach potential charitable trusts and foundations to secure funding.
- Develop and submit compelling funding proposals and reports.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with donors.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the trust fundraising strategy.
- Assist in the development of funding applications to statutory and multilateral sources.
- Represent the charity at events and meetings.
- Contribute to the development of fundraising materials.
Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience in trust fundraising.
- Strong writing and communication skills.
- Excellent research and analytical skills.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships.
- Knowledge of charity fundraising regulations.
What’s On Offer:
- A 10-11-month contract in a fantastic organisation that is doing incredible work.
- A salary of up to £34,500
- Flexible remote or hybird options in the organisations Central London office.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
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Digital Communications Assistant
Salary: £24,500 - £26,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week
Location: Hybrid / Hatfield / Flexible
Join our friendly and supportive team to grow our digital communications and presence. If you’re a confident person who loves social media, is passionate about preventing youth homelessness, has great writing skills and creative ideas then we would love to hear from you. hyh offers great development opportunities in this role after 12-18 months of demonstrating your success.
What can we offer you?
- A supportive, knowledgeble team and organistion
- 25 days annual leave per annum (in addition to Bank Holidays & Public Holidays)
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- People's Pension Plan contribution
- Group Life Insurance plan
- Opportunities for personal and career development
- Hybrid working - option to work from home up to 2 days per week
- An additional annual leave day on your Birthday
- Monthly draws to win ‘lunch on your manager’ or ‘leave work early’
- Medicash & Employee Assistance Programme - support with wellbeing & personal struggles/ Heath Cash Back Scheme
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Creating, developing and evaluating hyh’s online and social media presence to engage supporters, stakeholders and the wider public and to maximise digital fundraising opportunities. The role also supports the development of digital content to support service delivery at the charity leading on public and internal comms.
The Digital Communications Assistant will:
Contribute to hyh’s overall Fundraising & Communications strategy as a member of the Fundraising & Communications Team
Improve supporter acquisition and retention through digital channels, building engagement and loyalty.
Source, generate, edit, schedule and post written, visual, audio and video content that drives brand awareness, is shareable and encourages actions to generate income.
With guidance, deliver outstanding and innovative communications for different audiences and across multiple channels which align with hyh’s Comms plan.
Inspire, inform and motivate supporters to give to hyh as well as demonstrating the impact of their donations on beneficiaries.
Learn to manage a calendar programme of social media and website activity.
After training, act as the first point of contact for social media and our website, responding appropriately and championing and signposting people to the work of hyh
Create and update content for hyh’s website
Develop and grow TikTok content which is engaging and educational, becoming hyh’s expert on this channel
Create digital materials to support the Fundraising team across all income generation streams with their activities and campaigns throughout the year.
Over time, act as a brand champion within hyh, promoting the use of social media and encouraging greater understanding of the website and social media channels
Keep abreast of new developments, trends and technologies, identifying and proposing new digital opportunities for hyh.
Understand, evaluate and circulate social media and website analytics.
Develop digital projects to support delivery of hyh’s services to support young people facing homelessness
Full Job Description available attached to Job Advert.
If you are open, big hearted, passionate, conscientious and take pride in doing a job well, then we would love to hear from you!
Please apply via the link on the vacancy found on our website submitting a cover letter or video no longer 3 minutes to share your skills and experience along with your CV . If you require any adjustments to support your application please let us know and we will be happy to help where we can.
Equal Opportunities
We treat everyone with equal dignity and respect, and promote equal opportunity for all and challenge any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any person on the grounds of race, colour, sex, marital status, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or any other perceived difference.
hyh strives to be an equal opportunities and inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Our promise to you
Herts Young Homeless promises to act with the upmost integrity and respect when it comes to handling your data and will not share your details with any other client without 1) discussing the opportunity with you first and 2) without your verbal or written consent for us to do so
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Chief Executive Officer - Compass Wellbeing CIC
Lead Social Change and Champion Healthcare Equity
Compass Wellbeing CIC, a pioneering Community Interest Company owned by the East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT), is seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This is an exciting opportunity to lead an organisation dedicated to addressing health inequalities, promoting social justice, and improving community wellbeing across East London, Luton, and Bedfordshire.
About Compass Wellbeing:
Compass Wellbeing plays a crucial role in delivering ELFT's vision of creating resilient, equitable societies. They work in partnership with voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to provide support for underserved populations, with a strong focus on improving mental health, expanding employment opportunities, and reducing digital exclusion. As CEO, you will build on its success and lead Compass Wellbeing into its next chapter of growth and increased social impact. To see more about the impact Compass Wellbeing delivers, please have a look at the latest impact report via this link.
About the role:
This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week), offering a competitive salary equivalent to NHS Agenda for Change Band 9 (circa £110-125k). The role is based in London, with flexible and hybrid working options available.
As CEO, you will provide inspirational leadership and strategic direction to Compass Wellbeing, ensuring that they remain at the forefront of social change. You will work closely with the Board to expand services, secure sustainable funding, and create innovative solutions to health and social inequalities. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage partnerships and drive transformative change across multiple sectors.
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Providing strategic leadership to develop Compass Wellbeing's vision into clear objectives and robust delivery strategies.
* Overseeing all operational and financial performance to ensure services are high-quality, sustainable, and aligned with community needs.
* Building and nurturing strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the NHS, VCSE organisations, local authorities, and funders.
* Driving income diversification through grants, donations, and partnerships to ensure long-term financial stability.
* Championing social justice, health equity, and innovation in all aspects of service delivery.
How to Apply:
Charity People Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency advisor to Compass Wellbeing on this appointment. Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV to and request a candidate pack from Fabrice Yala at Charity People for an informal conversation about the role or if you have further questions prior to applying
Timeline:
Q&A Webinar hosted by Compass Wellbeing, where they will share further insights and answer any additional questions you may have. Please register your interest in attending this webinar with your consultant and we will send you a link: on Tuesday 22nd October, 6pm.
Closing date for applications: Friday 8th November
Stakeholder Interview: Tuesday 26th November 2024
Panel Interview: Tuesday 3rd December 2024
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 we can help make the application process work for you.
Charity People actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charities 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 with which we work.
28 hours (4 days per week)
Hybrid – with the ability to commute to Kingston Upon Thames
Salary: £28,000 pro rata (£35,000 FTE) + 5% pension contribution
Who we are
Kingston Voluntary Action (KVA) is a well-established and highly respected organisation that provides infrastructure support for the voluntary and community sector in the Royal Borough of Kingston. We are a growing with an ambitious team and a positive working environment. We provide support to local charities whose beneficiaries include ethinic groups, refugees, people with disabilities, older people, young people, children, and marginalised communities, among others.
You will support voluntary organisations with various capacities, including:
- Bid writing/review
- Demonstrate impact
- Organising training and events
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in supporting small to medium voluntary organisations to raise funds
- Good track record of successful grants
- Good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Employee Benefits
- Hybrid working
- 5% pension contribution
- 27 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Salary sacrifice
Supporting Documents
- Job Description and Person Specification is available on our website.
Closing Date: 7 November 2024 at 22:00
Notification of an interview:
Please note that if you have not heard from us 2 weeks after you sent your application, this means that on this occasion, you have not been selected for an interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.