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Individual Giving Manager
Remote working
£36,000 - £40,000 pa plus excellent benefits
35 hours per week

The Individual Giving Manager in the Mass Fundraising team will focus and lead on:

• The development of the Individual Giving programme across appeals, regular giving, in memory and digital fundraising
• The acquisition and retention of donors through emotive cause related marketing
• The development of new products built on a test and learn culture

You will be responsible for leading on our annual cash appeals, in memory and regular giving programmes, and digital fundraising campaigns, as well as strengthening our current retention practices and policies. You will work with our Senior Individual Giving Manager and Head of Mass Fundraising to build, test and launch new products and cash appeals.

You will be an experienced Individual Giving fundraiser with an understanding of a wide range of direct marketing activities. You will have experience in working with external agencies and suppliers and demonstrate good negotiation and project management skills. You will be able to work across multiple tasks, be detail-orientated and prioritise workload effectively, and be proactive, creative and ambitious. You will use evidence and insight to deliver an audience-led programme, driven by a test and learn culture. You will have experience in managing supporter data to ensure compliance and maximise effectiveness of our campaigns.

We are RNID: the national charity supporting the 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.

Together, we will end the discrimination faced by our communities, help people hear better now and fund world-class research to restore hearing and silence tinnitus.

We work with our communities and partners across industry, government, charity, education and more to change life for the better.

RNID has a proud history and big ambitions. We’re focused on making the greatest impact possible across the whole of the UK. We champion the latest technology and the opportunities it brings. We also know the value of a friendly face in local communities to support people where they need it most.

We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.

Closing date: 9 March 2025.
First stage interviews: 17-18 March 2025
Second stage interviews: 24-25 March 2025

About Us:

Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting is the world’s only movement for every girl and any girl because we believe that each of them deserves to be the best they can be. Free to make what they want from the Movement, girls learn by doing, make friends and have fun. In safe, local spaces, girls develop the skills and attitudes to change themselves, their communities and our world. Over ten million Girl Guides and Girl Scouts are active in 153 countries. The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) keeps the global movement thriving, united and growing.

Job Purpose

To support the Shared Learning and Connection Programme of the Learning and Leadership Development Team by assisting in the development of an event management framework for WAGGGS events and user support materials for Campfire (WAGGGS’ online learning and community platform), including writing instructional guides, templates and checklists. 

Key Responsibilities:

WAGGGS Event Management

1. Event Management Framework: support the design, development and documentation of systems, processes and tools that ensure effective and consistent management of WAGGGS events, including in person, online and hybrid events.

2. Event Management Capacity Building: Design and develop tools and resources to support the adoption of the Event Management Framework and to build the capability of the Global Team to manage and deliver high quality events.

3. Event Management Framework implementation: Assist in rolling out the Event Management Framework and the associated systems, tools and resources across all WAGGGS events.

4. Digital Technologies: Explore, research and test platforms, tools and technologies, that can be used to enhance the management and delivery of events.

5. Campfire: Learn to use Campfire and work with the Shared Learning and Connection team to decide how to best use the platform to support the management and delivery of events.

Campfire Support

6. Campfire User Support: create user support materials and resources including instructional guides and demonstration videos.

7. Campfire Platform Development: explore and test new and existing features of Campfire to determine how best to leverage them in enhancing the user experience of the platform.

8. Content Creation: Support the creation of content for projects on Campfire.

9. Support our STEM programme in ensuring learning resources are adapted to an asynchronous online learning environment, engaging and easily accessible on Campfire.  

10. Campfire Administration: Contribute to the daily administration of Campfire as needed.

Learning and Development Opportunities

These are areas where the successful candidate can choose to focus some of their time according to their interests and personal development goals.

1. Event volunteer management: Designing systems for effectively utilising event volunteers.

2. Learning programme design: Develop skills and knowledge in the design of effective learning programmes in relation to event management, Campfire and/or digital technologies.

3. Digital technology innovation: enhance systems and processes through the innovative use of digital technologies.

4. User Experience: facilitate user experience research to assist in further developing Campfire. 

ABOUT US

We are National Energy Action (NEA) – and our vision is to end fuel poverty; our work to improve and promote energy efficiency brings social, environmental, housing and employment benefits.  We believe everyone should be able to afford to keep their homes warm and safe, however, low incomes, high energy bills and poor energy efficiency currently deny this to millions of households across the UK.  Never has this been more important than today.

NEA’s teams are friendly, knowledgeable and are dedicated to what we do.  We are proud of our expertise and proud of the service we deliver to our clients.

We offer colleagues a friendly, rewarding workplace and the chance to build a worthwhile career with a not-for-profit organisation that is proud to make a genuine difference to people’s lives each and every day.

THE ROLE

At a time of unprecedented demand for our services at NEA we have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join us in the position of Training and Assessment Officer to work on a full-time basis, 37 hours per week, the contract is a 2-year fixed term contract with the possibility of becoming permanent.

As part of NEA’s Development and Partnerships Directorate, you will report to NEA’s Training Programme Delivery Manager.

Acting as course tutor and examiner, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering NEA’s training courses and qualifications to a wide range of organisations, including local authorities, housing associations, voluntary and community groups, and commercial organisations across England and the wider UK.  Our courses cover key issues associated with fuel poverty, fuel debt, affordable warmth, low carbon technologies and practical energy efficiency advice.

Our Training and Assessment Officers assist in the development of future assessment-based qualifications and have the ability to recognise new areas of opportunity; designing, developing and producing engaging and innovative training presentations and material as appropriate, for face-to-face and online delivery of current and future training and assessment products.

This role requires a relevant training or education qualification and recent demonstrable experience of delivering adult training. Ideally, you will also have experience or knowledge of fuel poverty, community development, debt or money advice, consumer issues and/or housing.

The post requires an element of flexibility as Training and Assessment Officers will on occasion be required to work outside of normal office hours and away from home; driving will sometimes be required.

This post provides an exciting and rewarding opportunity to help the charity deliver its work programme as a major national provider of energy advice services whilst developing and working on projects that bring social benefits and improvements to the well-being of low income and vulnerable householders whilst also meeting environmental goals.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrable experience of adult training delivery, course design and development, and hold a relevant training or education qualification.

The right candidate will be engaging with excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. You will have sound presentation skills and a creative and structured approach to training delivery.

You will be highly organised, self-motivated and have the ability to work individually and collaboratively as part of a team.

It is important that the successful candidate shares NEA’s core values, and you should be able to demonstrate a commitment to the aims and objectives of NEA and the eradication of fuel poverty. Experience or knowledge of fuel poverty, community development, debt or money advice, consumer issues or housing is desirable.

It would be beneficial for the successful candidate to have experience of working with vulnerable householders, low-income and/or other disadvantaged groups however, this is not essential.

Home working and office-based locations are available depending on proximity to an NEA office.  Post holders must be resident within the UK and be able to provide their Right to Work in the UK. 

WE ARE OFFERING

• £31,068 – £35,836 per annum (Points 18-25) plus London weighting of £3,300 if applicable. New appointments are usually made at the starting point of the scale.
• 11½% non-contributory pension.
• 25 days annual leave (FTE) plus additional days in between Christmas New Year Period when our offices close; plus all local public holidays (within the region you are based) per annum.
• Flexible working arrangements including the opportunity for Hybrid working.
• Enhanced family friendly payments.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

The closing date for all applications is 12:00 noon Monday 10 March. We anticipate interviewing in the 2 weeks following Monday 17th March 2025. Full details of the posts and an application form are available on our website.

How to apply:

Apply online by clicking 'apply via website'.

Please note CVs will not be accepted as part of the application process.  No recruitment agency or advertising enquiries, please.

Please be aware that National Energy Action is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore, the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.

NEA aims to be an equal opportunities employer.  We welcome applications from all people with the necessary skills and experience for the post.Charity Registration No. 290511.  Company Registration No:  01853927

Sense has a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Fundraising Team as our Regional Fundraising Manager covering the Midlands. This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week. This role is home-based, however there will be regular travel to our Hub in Selly Oak, Birmingham as well as other locations across the Midlands. 

This is a key role within the Midlands region for Sense, responsible for generating income and engagement, working closely with services, volunteers and engagement staff. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating community fundraising income in the Midlands .You will lead on the implementation and delivery of the community fundraising strategy in order to generate net income and attract more people to support Sense within the region. You aim will be to achieve the income target for the Midlands of £105,000 through 4 key income streams – local businesses, groups and associations, trading and education institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and build long term relationships with key regional contacts, such as local businesses, organisations, schools and high value individuals to encourage financial and long-term support for Sense within the region
• Local businesses and grants are the largest income drivers for Sense community fundraising. Therefore, this role will build and develop a prospect list of key businesses and community grants in the area, to connect and then apply for
• Work with the Head of Community Fundraising to develop the Community Fundraising strategy for the Midlands, implementing core activities and identifying other potential regional opportunities.
• Achieve agreed income targets, monitoring and forecasting on a regular basis and taking remedial action when necessary
• Manage our Team Community Fundraiser who is based in the Midlands and support their key areas of work and regularly review and monitor their performance
• Collaborate with other teams in Fundraising to pass on supporters and generate potential leads for teams such as Events, High Value Partnerships and Legacies
• Support colleagues in our Operations and Trading teams to develop their fundraising potential including spotting and maximising potential higher value opportunities
• Build a strong relationship with colleagues based at Sense Hub in Selly Oak, Birmingham

Key skills and experience

• Understanding of Community based fundraising trends
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to keep clear and accurate records, producing reports and analysis and presenting them in an effective way to stakeholders and Head of Team
• Extensive experience of recruiting, supporting and stewarding fundraisers or volunteers
• A track record of generating income through various community income streams including groups and local businesses
• Extensive experience of building successful internal and external relationships
• Experience of managing multiple priorities simultaneously while still providing the highest level of customer care to all supporters

For a full job description and person specification, please see the link on the left hand side of the page.

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. 

Sense has a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Fundraising Team as our Regional Fundraising Manager covering the East and London. This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, working flexibly between home and our offices in King's Cross, London as well as other locations across the East and London, including Barnet, Luton and Cambridge. 

This is a key role within the Midlands region for Sense, responsible for generating income and engagement, working closely with services, volunteers and engagement staff. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating community fundraising income in the Midlands .You will lead on the implementation and delivery of the community fundraising strategy in order to generate net income and attract more people to support Sense within the region. You aim will be to achieve the income target for the Midlands of £105,000 through 4 key income streams – local businesses, groups and associations, trading and education institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and build long term relationships with key regional contacts, such as local businesses, organisations, schools and high value individuals to encourage financial and long-term support for Sense within the region
• Local businesses and grants are the largest income drivers for Sense community fundraising. Therefore, this role will build and develop a prospect list of key businesses and community grants in the area, to connect and then apply for
• Work with the Head of Community Fundraising to develop the Community Fundraising strategy for the London & East area, implementing core activities and identifying other potential regional opportunities
• Achieve agreed income targets, monitoring and forecasting on a regular basis and taking remedial action when necessary
• Manage our Team Community Fundraiser who is based in London & East and support their key areas of work and regularly review and monitor their performance
• Collaborate with other teams in Fundraising to pass on supporters and generate potential leads for teams such as Events, High Value Partnerships and Legacies
• Support colleagues in our Operations and Trading teams to develop their fundraising potential including spotting and maximising potential higher value opportunities
• Build a strong relationship with colleagues based at Sense Centres in Barnet, Luton and Cambridge

Key skills and experience

• Understanding of Community based fundraising trends
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to keep clear and accurate records, producing reports and analysis and presenting them in an effective way to stakeholders and Head of Team
• Extensive experience of recruiting, supporting and stewarding fundraisers or volunteers
• A track record of generating income through various community income streams including groups and local businesses
• Extensive experience of building successful internal and external relationships
• Experience of managing multiple priorities simultaneously while still providing the highest level of customer care to all supporters

For a full job description and person specification, please see the link on the left hand side of the page.

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. 

Our vision is to build a more sustainable peace in some of the world’s most polarised societies. We do this by equipping a global network of faith-formed leaders with the habits and skills they need to act across deep divides and transform unhealthy conflict. With more than 20 years of experience in the field, we specialise in creating spaces for faithformed leaders to encounter each other authentically, re-humanising those they no longer see or hear, and working towards a more peaceful future where both sides flourish – one in which their differences still matter.

The Facilitator & Content Design Manager is an integral member of the programmes and partnerships team, working closely with the Founder, Head of Programmes, and Co-Director (Impact and Partnerships) to design and deliver impactful products, programmes and resources. The successful candidate will facilitate programmes and support the development of our pedagogy for faith-informed conflict transformation, reconciliation and peacebuilding, which we call the ‘Rose Way’. 

The Rose Way is designed to equip faith-formed leaders with the skills, tools and character qualities needed to transform conflict at every level of society. It has three pillars: 1) Conflict Transformation skills; 2) ‘Deep to Deep’ dialogue skills (including the practice of Scriptural Reasoning); 3) the 12 Habits of a Reconciler. Investment in the Rose Way represents a key strategic priority for RCF in the coming years. 

Inclusion North is a Community Interest Company which exists to make inclusion a reality for all people with a learning disability, autistic people, and their families. We are looking for an experienced and motivated professional to lead our fundraising efforts and drive impactful campaigns that raise awareness and increase financial sustainability.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Inclusion North at a critical time. We have a strong reputation, a dedicated team, and a clear vision for growth. However, we need to diversify our income streams and strengthen our campaigns to ensure long-term sustainability. This role will be instrumental in securing vital funding, developing partnerships, and amplifying our voice.

As a values-led organisation, it’s not just what we do that matters, but how we do it. Inclusion North is built on an equal partnership between people with lived experience and professionals committed to making inclusion a reality. We are looking for a Campaigns & Fundraising Manager who embodies these values and can bring creativity, strategic thinking, and fundraising expertise to our team.

If you are passionate about social change, have experience in securing funding, and want to lead campaigns that make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Hours, Contract, and Location

• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (flexible working requests will be considered).
• Permanent contract.
• Home-based, with occasional travel across the North East, North Cumbria, Yorkshire, Humber, and Derbyshire.
• Salary: £40,000 per annum.

Closing date for applications: Friday 28th March.

We are a Disability Confident Employer.

To apply, download our application pack we do not accept CVs or covering letters

Future Gardeners is starting a new phase of its activities to enable, manage and deliver horticultural education and training programmes delivered by partners in London and the South-East.The Fundraising Officer will take the lead in fundraising and managing the website.

About us:

Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting is the world’s only movement for every girl and any girl because we believe that each of them deserves to be the best they can be. Girl Guides and Girl Scouts learn by doing, making friends and having fun. In brave, local spaces, girls develop the skills and attitudes to change themselves, their communities and our world. The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts supports 153 national Girl Guide and Girl Scout organisations around the world to be united, thriving and growing.

Job Purpose:

This role has two key functions:

• The prime purpose of this role is to provide administrative support to the Head of Governance in driving high standards of charity and company governance across the organisation, including the other entities within the WAGGGS group (60%).
• Second, is supporting the Chief Executive with basic diary management and office project management (40%).

Key Responsibilities:

1. Administrative support for Board and Committee meetings:

• assist in the planning and execution of Board, committee, and entity meetings by:
• Managing the governance calendar, communicating meeting dates and deadlines for papers.
• Coordinating the distribution of agendas and papers.
• Attending meetings as required and preparing clear and accurate minutes.
• Booking meeting rooms and making travel and accommodation arrangements

2.  Support the 2025 Governance Review

3. Administration of committee nominations 

4. Awards Support

 5. Induction Process Development

 6. External Supplier engagement

7. Maintain Governance webpages and mailing lists

8. Support Governance Process Improvement

9. Administrative Support to Executive Team

10. Proactively provide administration support to the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive

Please refer to the attached Job Description for a detailed information about the role.

please submit your CV and Cover letter to be considered for this role.

Location: UK remote – (occasional travel to Haywards Heath office)

Salary: £22,932.00 per annum FTE (real living wage)
Contract: Twelve-month internship, negotiable
Hours: Working a minimum three days weekly

Sightsavers is looking for a Digital Technical intern to support their technical team manage and develop their systems, products and services.

About the internship

This post-holder will support colleagues across the digital fundraising and performance team. They will support the maintenance of various systems, assist with website enhancements and the testing and quality assurance of multiple platforms. The digital technical intern will report directly to the Technical Manager.

If you are passionate about digital technology and keen to develop your skill set, knowledge and experience across digital platforms and gain exposure within international development then this could be a great opportunity for you.

A day in the life of a digital intern might include Help desk triage for the tech team, assisting with website testing, spot checking and proofreading existing content, plugins/updates, helping with documentation of new products/developments, supporting the team’s calendars projects.

About you

This opportunity is for someone whose interest in digital technology has them already engaged with the ‘how to’ in digital technology, exploring domain management and quality assurance for example.

Knowledge, skills and experience

· Knowledge of GitHub, Cloudflare

· An understanding of html and css

· An understanding of project management in the digital space

· A good eye to detail

· Strong written and proofing ability

· Clear communication

· A flexible and adaptable way of working

· Good IT literacy

· Current and ongoing right to work in the UK

· Fluent in written and spoken English

Desirable:

• Able to travel occasionally to the office in Haywards Heath, West Sussex
• An interest in technical systems and analytics
• A commitment to equal opportunities for all

This internship is a varied role and would suit someone looking to upskill their digital technology skills, possibly as their first job. Please see the Job Description for full details.

Benefits

Sightsavers offers some fantastic benefits that include a generous annual leave allowance, contributory pension, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership and wellness discounts. If you choose to work from or are visiting our collaborative, modern office space, it is a short 20 minute train journey from Brighton and 45 minute train ride from London.

The deadline to complete and submit your application is 9 March 2025 by 23.30pm GMT UK. Please complete your application in English.

The recruitment process will be in two stages. The first stage will be a written task lasting up to 30 minutes. Candidates successful at this stage will then be invited to a virtual Teams interview lasting up to 45 minutes. We intend to conduct interviews from week commencing 17 March 2025 onwards.

Freedom for Animals (formerly known as the Captive Animals Protection Society) is one of the oldest animal rights charities in the UK. Established in 1957, we are celebrating over 65 years of working for animals. Through a combination of undercover investigations, research, campaigns, political lobbying and education, Freedom for Animals is working for an end to the abuse and exploitation of animals for human entertainment in zoos, mobile zoos, aquariums, bird of prey centres, circuses, TV, film and media, and the exotic pet trade.

Freedom for Animals is seeking an experienced Supporter Care Officer to support the Fundraising Manager.

The successful candidate will join a small but growing team and will play a key role in supporting the delivery organisation’s strategic objectives.

You will have demonstrable experience in Google for Business, Microsoft Office and CRM databases, preferably Salesforce. Supporter care and fundraising experience would be an advantage although training will be given. You will assist the Fundraising Manager with a wide range of fundraising tasks and will be responsible for responding to correspondence from donors and supporters. You will also be required to enter data onto the Salesforce CRM so an attention to detail is essential. You will have excellent communication skills and experience of working within small to medium-sized teams. You will be a team player, have a good level of education, be a passionate advocate for animals and animal rights, and share Freedom for Animals ethos and vision. Knowledge of animal protection issues relating to zoos, mobile zoos, aquariums, bird of prey zoos, circuses and the exotic pet trade would be an advantage.

You’ll use your quality improvement expertise to support health & care professionals with projects and programmes, equipping them with the latest tools, resources, evidence and data to develop and improve services for people with Parkinson’s.

You’ll support the development of a vibrant national network, working in collaboration with the Professional Engagement team and the regional clinical leads. You’ll also work with health and care professionals and Parkinson’s UK colleagues to respond to any threats to Parkinson's services and effect positive change.

What you’ll do

• Facilitate health and care service redesign and improvement projects in collaboration with clinicians, Parkinson’s UK staff and people living with Parkinson’s and drawing on the principles of co-production
• Build relationships to influence service improvement across London and support the development of a vibrant national network
• Maximise participation in the UK Parkinson's Audit and relevant surveys
• Support health & care services to develop and implement service improvement plans, using the results of the UK Parkinson's Audit as a lever
• Promote the Excellence network funding opportunities, providing support where appropriate with the development of business cases and grant applications

What you’ll bring

• Experience and expertise in service redesign and effecting change within health and/or social care in London
• Knowledge of health and care structures and commissioning across London
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to build and manage successful relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior clinicians
• Ability to negotiate and influence, with strong report writing and presentation skills 
• Experience in the use of quality improvement and project management tools

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

Please note; The contract for this role is expected to start in late May 2025.

This role is home based with the requirement to live within and travel around your assigned geography. The assigned geography for the region covers the NHS England region. You will also be required to attend team and individual meetings that usually take place in our London office. There may also be the requirement for occasional overnight stays.

We are committed to working with the principles of fairness and equality. All of our applications are anonymous until the interview stage, and we welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We actively encourage people with Parkinson's to apply.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Community Based/Home Working – North East Scotland

Permanent, Full Time

Circa £30,000 plus competitive benefits

Do you want to make a difference?

The RAF Benevolent Fund is the leading welfare charity for the RAF. Every year we make a real difference to over 40,000 people who benefit from our services. Working at the Fund is more than sitting at your desk ad in this role you will have the opportunity to be part of our RAF Family.  Alongside helping our beneficiaries, we also get to hang out with Spitfires and Typhoons, take part in a Dambusters bike ride, attend events like Royal Ascot, the Chelsea Flower Show, and the Bomber Command Memorial Service. Every day you will make a difference and play your part in changing the lives of others and helping people in the RAF Family get through the toughest of times.

It doesn’t matter how long someone served or when. If they were part of the RAF, they and their family are part of our RAF Family. We will always be here to support them when they need it most.

Join the RAF Family and play your part in making a difference.

Do you want to play a part in what we do?

People are at the heart of what we do. Together we:

· Help reduce social isolation and loneliness among veterans. 

· We support ill or injured men and women to have a safe place to call home, a home that meets their specific needs.

· We fund youth services on stations to provide clubs and activities for the children of serving personnel who move every few years.

· We provide grants to help with the cost of living. But this is just a few of the ways we help.

We are seeking an individual to undertake the dual role of promoting the profile of the RAF Benevolent Funds welfare offer, whilst also carrying out welfare casework. Post holders will be expected to undertake holistic assessment of need both remotely (over the telephone and online) and when required in person across their region. You will be expected to work with individuals who may have complex and sometimes challenging welfare needs, assisting them by identifying appropriate support from within both the RAF Benevolent Fund and the wider statutory and military charity sector, ensuring that support is made available to meet their need through the case working process.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in a social welfare role supporting individuals and will have strong people and relationship-building skills, as well as empathy with or understanding of issues affecting the Armed Forces community.

This is a community-based position working from home but covering the Inverness, Moray and Aberdeenshire areas. The candidate must have their own vehicle for use of traveling around the regions. Occasional travel to London will be required. The successful candidate for this role will need to be Enhanced DBS checked and prove they have the right to work in the UK.

To apply, please send your CV, together with a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role, providing examples of how you meet the job profile when you apply through our recruitment portal.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 11th March 2025, 5.00pm. Interviews will be held on Monday 17th March 2025.

A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. The Fund takes safeguarding seriously, and appropriate background checks will be completed. You can find out more about our commitment to safeguarding on our website. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009).

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Training and Support Worker to lead and support The Mason Foundation’s future growth and development by providing and delivering training to a variety of audiences.

As the Training and Support Worker, you will play a pivotal part in the development of our programmes and training, through sharing partner insight, understanding the latest evidence and landscape of workplace inclusivity and keeping abreast of other providers in this space. You will be required to travel regularly to deliver face to face training within the community, education settings and workplaces.

You will have a track record of working within learning, development, community engagement or similar, ideally with experience of supporting communities with additional needs.

You will be a strong, passionate, and inspiring facilitator, driven to deliver impactful training. You will be a skilled communicator, confident in using a variety of methods to engage and empower others from a broad range of backgrounds and settings.

You will be a team player and understand the need to work seamlessly in collaboration with multiple agencies including local authority, corporate and third sector partners, to help ensure high quality delivery of our services, to our communities.

The Training and Support Worker will need to embrace a ‘make it happen’ working environment, with constant dedication and a passion for making a difference as part of a committed charity, supporting disadvantaged communities.

In return, you get to work for a great, growing charity with like-minded people with a competitive salary.

The Mason Foundation is a national charity that supports vulnerable communities and individuals to live happier, healthier, fulfilled lives. Through our programmes we reduce inequalities, supporting those who need help most (low income, disabled, BAME/NEET communities).

The Mason Foundation delivers people centred services, projects, and training, through its specialist wellbeing and employment programmes including:

- ‘The Mason Mile – supporting inclusive, community led starting point physical activity centred around ‘1 Mile’

- ‘Propel’ - supporting young people with learning disabilities, into meaningful and sustainable employment.

- Bespoke Community Impact Projects – supporting and empowering communities to co-develop and deliver impactful and meaningful change.

All offers of employment are conditional upon you signing the contract of employment and:

· Two satisfactory references

· Proof of attainment of qualifications

· Evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom; and

· If applicable, satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

The Mason Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race or ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, or belief, marital or civil partnership status, parental or carer status, education, socioeconomic background, pregnancy or maternity, or any other characteristic protected under equality legislation. 

We are especially keen to encourage and welcome applications from people currently under-represented within the organisation, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and candidates who are Black or People of Colour. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and reasonable adjustments will be made to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process.