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Role title: Engagement Director

Band: Director

Salary: From £56,000 to £60,000 Pro rata 0.8 FTE 4 days per week

Reports to: Chief Executive

Place of work: Hybrid, time split between home working, our office and out in the community

What we do 

Cornwall VSF’s role is to connect, support and promote the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.We have strong productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders in Cornwall including a range of public sector organisations.  We represent the VCSE on all executive Boards ensuring the VCSE voice remains clear and influential.  We broker and facilitate VCSE partnership working through our strategic, thematic, and local alliances. 

VSF’s Purpose 

A connected, supported, and well-promoted VCSE sector that is sustainable, flexible, and resilient.

We aim to:

1.Advance the sectors reputation, credibility, capacity. capability and impact.

2.Ensure the VCSE Is an equal partner in the design and delivery of services and support across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

3.Ensure the VCSE has a larger share of Cornwall's public sector resource allocation.

4.Through these, improve the services and support for people and communities in Cornwall.

To effectively engage with a diverse range of VCSE organisations and stakeholders in Cornwall. We will use a wide range of mediums for engagement opportunities. These include meetings, workshops, consultations, surveys, events, conferences etc. To strengthen our alliance-based model of engagement by expanding existing alliances and creating new ones.To bring the voice of the sector into the new integrated care area forums and community area partnerships. To bring together the VCSE sector around pertinent issues, so they can meet the needs of their beneficiaries and achieve their organisational outcomes. To advocate for the VCSE sector, amplifying its voice, increasing its influence, fostering collaboration and co-producing action.  

Role summary

In this role, you’ll be a key member of our small leadership team helping to strategically drive engagement, and income generation.The right candidate will need to be highly resilient with exceptional political, negotiation and relationship development skills.This role includes shared responsibility for securing income that not only sustains our own charity but leverages in significant funding for the wider sector.

Through an integrated approach, the role-holder will be responsible for driving forward two key areas:

• Engagement: Leading the engagement team to enhance and develop our alliance model, a network of strategic relationships and opportunities to engage with our thematic communities and our stakeholders, increasing our influence and impact.

• Income development: Create opportunities to leverage significant funds into the VCSE sector, secure and extend our income and support funding our strategic plans.

Key Duties

We’re looking for a dynamic and inspiring senior individual to strategically lead our Engagement activities, bringing together key existing areas of work.The role will concentrate on two focus areas:

Engagement

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships at the highest levels with a range of key stakeholders such as current and future partner organisations, decision-makers and influencers.
• Raise local and national profile by attending external engagement sessions and networking opportunities both online and in-person, to build brand awareness and to expand the charity’s network of allies, supporters, and influencers, deputising for the CEO when required.
• Host/chair opportunities to engage with stakeholders of all levels on internally prioritised topics via alliance and learning events.
• Lead the team to mobilise activity to ensure presence at key community focussed events, ensuring we reach more people and engage them actively in our work.Ensuring we have the right level of engagement and the right people attend.
• Represent the organisation as appropriate to the VCSE sector, statutory sector, private sector organisations, professional bodies, and institutions deputising for the CEO when required.
• Be an active member of the senior leadership team, acting as spokesperson and steering the strategy within wider business plans for your respective areas.

Business Development

• Working with the CEO and Director of Operations, to create and deliver an income strategy focussed on meeting VSF funding targets and our aspirations around duration of contracts and grants.Ensure all opportunities to leverage funding for the wider sector are seized.
• Develop strong relationship with key influencers and decision makers within our statutory partner organisations.
• Working with the CEO to lead strategic business development campaigns such as securing second phases of funding for our key funding streams.Be a key face to put to these campaigns.
• Monitor progress against income targets, ensuring an agile approach to mitigating risk and channelling focus of the team in order to maximise return on investment.
• Work with other charity leaders and the strategic alliance to encourage sharing of ideas for income generation.
• Work with the senior leadership team to ensure business and strategic planning is undertaken for your team, setting direction and managing delivery.Contributing to organisational business planning and quarterly/annual reporting

Staff Leadership

• Lead and line management engagement staff and ensure their effective performance management and development through regular supervision sessions, annual reviews and learning and development. 
• Lead by example to create a positive, values-driven working environment in which equality and diversity are well-managed, dignity at work is upheld and staff can do their best. 
• Allocate work, monitor achievement of deadlines and support staff as appropriate. 
• Ensure that services are adequately staffed and resourced, encourage good teamwork and lines of communication between all members of staff. 
• Work with other charity leaders on any staff issues and monitoring e.g., disciplinary, grievance, sickness management, recruitment, and selection, change of terms and conditions. 
• Encourage and facilitate our development and wellbeing focussed culture and consistently provide and support opportunities for staff to exceed theirs and our expectations. Provide a role model for others with your development and wellbeing needs.
• Work with other to ensure that any skills, knowledge, and experience gaps are identified, and suitable training is delivered on time and to specification.

General

• Keep up to date with Cornwall VSF’s aims, policies, procedures, management, and monitoring systems and ensure these are followed by your team.
• Display a genuine commitment to equality of opportunity and an understanding of the issues faced by the VCSE sector.
• Ensure the work reflects equality, diversity and inclusion legislation and policy, and best practice.
• Monitor and evaluate activities appropriate to the role and contribute to the service planning process by providing regular reports and feedback on areas of responsibility.
• Oversee and monitor effective and efficient administrative, financial, contractual and communication systems within your areas of responsibilities working with other charity senior leaders.Ensure all KPI’s relevant to the role within our strategic plan are met.
• Prepare board and sub-committee reports, attending meetings as/when required. Attend meetings of the trustee board as required. 
• Any other duties in line with your skills and abilities, as directed by your line manager.

Key Relationships

• Chief Executive (Line manager)
• Other senior leadership team members
• Engagement team members
• VCSE members 
• Cornwall VSF Board members
• Funders and stakeholders

Person specification 

Essential Criteria 

• Proven leadership skills with experience of creating a positive, values-driven working environment in which equality and diversity are professionally managed, dignity at work is upheld and staff are empowered and motivated to do their best. 
• Knowledge and current experience of engagement and income generation leadership at a strategic level.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of project management leadership, principles, and practices. 
• Experience of managing people issues such as absence management, disciplinary and grievance management, annual reviews, supervisions, goal setting. 
• Excellent decision-making skills
• Commitment to reflective practise and continuing professional development.
• Degree level education or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrable ability as adaptable and exceptional communicator, delivering and accepting information at a variety of people levels (verbal, written, presentation). 
• Ability to analyse, understand, explain, and make recommendations based on complex information. 
• Fully conversant with Microsoft Office Suite to an advanced level including excel, word, outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams. 
• Well-developed planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise own workload
• Proven ability to monitor and maintain casework systems and procedures, service delivery against agreed targets 
• The ability to commit to and work within the aims, principles, and policies of VSF and work towards achieving its strategic priorities. 
• Adaptable, flexible, and coaching management style.
• Excellent inter-personal, political and negotiating skills.
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Experience at handling conflict, mediating through conflict and tolerance for the tension conflict can bring.
• High levels of personal resilience
• Commitment to reflective performance and continuing professional development.
• Ability to travel and work across Cornwall. 
• Understanding of the voluntary and community sector and the challenges and opportunities facing the sector. 

Other requirements

• The normal duties of the role may involve travel on a regular or occasional basis. It is a condition of employment that the post holder can exercise satisfactory travel mobility to fulfil the obligations of the role. 
• Be familiar with all relevant health and safety, operational, personnel, customer care, GDPR, and financial procedures, ensuring that all statutory obligations are complied with, especially in relation to licensing laws and first aid. 
• In-depth understanding of the business of running a charity or voluntary sector organisation including reporting requirements
• Complete a satisfactory DBS check. (This can be applied for on appointment).

New Horizon Youth Centre has been commissioned by the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) as part of an Alliance with Safer London, St Giles Trust and the Anna Freud Centre to deliver on their Children and Young People’s Violence and Exploitation and Reduction support service. The commission will run from June 2024 for three years. As part of this, an additional service will be set up within the NHYC Youth Justice team specifically to deliver on the Alliance contract. This will include a team of Housing Caseworkers who will carry out assessments and advocacy work with young people under 25 who are fleeing violence and exploitation, in order to move them on successfully into both emergency and long-term housing options. You should be passionate about working with this client group, able to manage a fast-moving caseload, and committed to working collaboratively with a team across multiple services. 

*Please note, previous applicants for this role need not reapply.

Student Services Administrator

Location:  Waverley Abbey Trust, Waverley Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8EP
Contract: Permanent,  Part time - Hours: 2.5 days per week (Wed 1:15-5pm, Thurs & Fri 9am-5pm)
Salary: £24,260 [FTE]

JOB PURPOSE

• Responsible for all calls/emails and face-to-face enquiries to the college relating to all courses. 
• Support our students to get an excellent learning experience from our training courses.
• Assist new students and support continuing students of the college.

The role covers the following main aspects:

• Student administration for all Waverley Abbey College courses
• Liaise with the college team to make sure students have access to all their resources and are supported in using the college software and understanding the college protocols
• Liaise, as required, with the Library Assistant and Registrar on student enquiries relating to these functions
• Liaise with campus administration on smooth running of academic timetables onsite

Key Tasks

• Act as first point of contact for students and enquirers dealing with day-to-day queries
• Develop a sound knowledge of courses and entry requirements
• Onboard new students
• Perform student inductions at the start of the academic year
• Assist Admissions department with enquirers and applicants
• Attend Open Days and Evenings (may be at the weekend)
• Provide IT guidance for students as required
• Liaise with campus team as required to ensure smooth running of courses and to support student access requirements as needed
• Assist Library Assistant as required.
• Maintain accurate database records.
• Circulate college news on Moodle.
• Distribute research ads through necessary channels.

IT software and systems used in the job include:

• Microsoft 365 (primarily Outlook email and calendars, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Forms)
• Virtual learning environment (Moodle) • Student record system (Quercus)
• Zoom
• Vimeo
• Library management software (Soutron)
• CRM (Sage)
• Hubspot
• Authenticator applications

Main performance assessment criteria

Effective and efficient performance of tasks and the smooth running of courses, confirmed by faculty, Academic Registrar, and College Manager. 

Accuracy of information communicated, forward planning confirmed by the administration and academic teams. 

This job description is subject to alteration as the needs of the college change. Any substantial alterations will be made following consultation with you.

Please download the Job pack for more information, including the person specification.

Closing date: 20-08-2024

REF-215 771

Are you an enthusiastic people-person with a warm and friendly disposition?  We are looking for a collaborative, self-starter to join our hard-working support and outreach team.  Based in Scotland you will be responsible for maintaining our relationships with the main aplastic anaemia specialist treatment centres in Scotland as well as supporting our Scottish community.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing team within The Aplastic Anaemia Trust (AAT). Our team is small, but mighty. Our current Support & Outreach (S&O) team is managed by our S&O Programme Manager and comprises two part-time S&O coordinators who have lived experience of aplastic anaemia. Lived experience is hugely important to us but is not an essential criterion for this role.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This opportunity is for a permanent contract, starting immediately, with a six-month probation period. You will work 14 hours a week during core working hours, your working hours can be arranged flexibly to suit you although we will require you to attend staff meetings which take place on Thursday mornings. 

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

The successful candidate will be warm and engaging, with experience of supporting people with rare disease and adept at developing and managing relationships, with a passion for ensuring that our community receive the support they need, when they need it most.

We know the skills we need for this role, and we are open minded about where you might have acquired or demonstrated these. Let us know in your supporting statement why you believe you would excel. For example, you may be someone already experienced in outreach provision and looking for a flexible, part-time role, or you may be someone who is working in healthcare services but who is looking for a different way to have a tangible positive impact.

THE APLASTIC ANAEMIA TRUST

The Aplastic Anaemia Trust is the only UK charity providing information, advice and support to people affected by rare disease Aplastic Anaemia. Our vision is that everyone affected by Aplastic Anaemia in the UK should feel empowered and have access to the best possible treatment, care and support so they can lead full and healthy lives. We support our community through one of life’s toughest challenges – diagnosis with a rare bone marrow failure. We currently support around 2,400 people and have around 30 volunteers.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this role please submit your CV and a cover letter of no more than 750 words explaining, with clear examples, how your skills and experience match the job description and person specification. 

Applicants who do not submit a relevant supporting statement or do not live in Scotland will not be shortlisted. 

We will be conducting interviews on a rolling basis and an appointment will be made when the right candidate is found so don't delay. 

Are you between 18 to 23 and a Member of the Methodist Church?*

This is a exciting and unique opportunity to become our

YOUTH PRESIDENT 2025-2026

13-Month Fixed Term Contract from 1 August 2025 – 31 August 2026
A full time role offering a salary of £25,760-£29,120 per annum**

We are looking for our Youth President for 2025-2026 to work with the Connexional Team to:

• Enable, encourage and enthuse children and young people to get involved in every aspect of Church life
• Represent and host 3Generate, the Children and Youth Assembly of the Methodist Church
• Listen to the voices of children and young people from across the Methodist Church in Britain and to be advocate for them in the life of the Church at every level – this may involve a lot of independent travel, and evening and weekend travel
• Influence the decision-making of the Church by sharing the opinions and priorities of children and young people

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to travel and work around Britain and overseas, supporting children and young people from all backgrounds. The work is challenging and varied and you will have experience of public speaking, debating, team and independent working, report writing, listening and facilitation, worship leading and more.

Interviews will take place in central London on Friday 13 September 2024. At this time there will be an opportunity to explore and discuss the role more fully.

Candidates must be available to attend 3Generate at the NEC in Birmingham as part of the election process from 4-6 October 2024. It is at this time that the children and young people of the Methodist Church will vote in elections for the next Youth President.

In this post, you could work from home or from our office in central London. 

Our Culture, Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.

We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities. 

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact HR (see our website for contact details).

Closing date for applications: Sunday, 18 August 2024

*There is a genuine occupational requirement for you to be aged between 18 and 23 and a member of the Methodist Church by 1 August 2025. Only completed application forms will be considered. CVs will not be accepted.

**Salary offered will be dependent on location. London-based employees will be paid at the upper end of this range. Non-London-based employees will be paid at the lower end of this range

Hybrid working

18 months fixed term contract

We are the national body for careers education in England, delivering support to schools and colleges to deliver modern, 21st-century careers education.

The Careers & Enterprise Company is a great place to work. We operate within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We are brought together by one thing: our passion to ensure young people get the best possible start in life and are supported to find their best next step.

Are you someone with a passion for technical and vocational education that wants to bring their expertise and skills to bear in a role that catalyses careers education to support young people into, within and on from vocational pathways? If so read on.

Role Summary

In 2020/21, the Careers & Enterprise Company appointed its first ever Youth Board Member to the strategic board of directors, to give young people a decision-making voice. The CEC subsequently established a national Youth Advisory Group, to establish and embed an organisation wide approach to capturing Youth Voice, both for the purpose of driving impact and measuring the value of our work. This work has already had a huge impact on the company, and we are looking to embed Youth Voice still further into our work at a more strategic level.

The Youth Advisory Group has three primary functions across The Careers & Enterprise Company, to:

• Govern: challenge CEC’s work to consider youth voice
• Enrich: focus on the future of CEC's strategic direction
• Advise: mobilising their voice in key projects and priorities

The Careers & Enterprise Company is seeking to recruit an 18-month fixed term Youth Engagement Officer to support the administration, facilitation and delivery of youth engagement and participation across our organisation. The role will sit within the Education Development Team and work closely with our Youth Advisory Group and Youth Board members. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to champion youth voice and deliver high quality youth participation activities.

This new role has an exciting remit to develop practice, to innovate in youth voice practice, to lead on the operational delivery of the Youth Advisory Group and support with the strategic direction of this work. Reporting directly to the Education Manager responsible for youth voice, but also working effectively across the directorate and across the company, you will manage the delivery of various aspects of our operations including, but not limited to:

1. Effective project management – to ensure that CEC’s YAG has the greatest impact possible, you will work with colleagues from across the business, including at times the Careers Hub Network and put in place the right tools and processes for effective delivery of all elements of the youth voice. This may include establishing and managing relationships across teams, efficient reporting procedures and may extend to other areas of CEC’s ever evolving programme of work.

2. Innovate and design – CEC’s work, and the careers education landscape, is continually evolving. Responding to changing needs of the company, skills of the YAG members and proactively planning for project pivots, will be essential to success in this role. You will look for creative ways to strengthen youth voice across the company.

The Youth Engagement Officer will support the ongoing delivery of our Youth Advisory Group to ensure that young people bring their lived experience to meaningfully and authentically shape our work: from shaping our priorities and projects, through to supporting us to guide policy makers.

Our organisation has a privileged opportunity to make a difference to the lives of millions of young people, helping to inspire and prepare them for the fast-changing world of work, and we want you to help us make it happen.

To apply, please visit our website via the apply button, complete the application form and cover letter and upload a copy of your CV (removing all personal details).

Please describe in your cover letter:

• How would you support the CEC to ensure that youth voice is not tokenistic?
• What is your experience and understanding of safeguarding of young people? 
• Why would you like to work for Careers and Enterprise Company?

Closing date: Sunday 4th August 2024 (Midnight)

It is our policy to review all applications within two weeks from the closing date. If you do not hear from us within three weeks following the closing date, then your application has unfortunately not been successful on this occasion. We are unable to provide feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted and attended an interview.

Job Title: Chef (Part-Time)

Available Shift Pattern: 2 days per week (weekdays, weekends & bank holidays on a rolling rota basis, with the opportunity for additional shifts to cover sickness, staff holidays and rota changes)

Hours: 18 hours per week; 08:30am – 17:30pm (opportunity for more hours)

Contract Type: Permanent, Employed or Self Employed (flexible)

Pay: £12.00 per hour (employed) or if Self-Employed hourly rate TBC.

Additional Pay: Bank Holidays are paid at Premium Rates.

Location: Blackpool (Hostels & Cafe@264)

Homeless Action is a large registered charity (No. 1063208) that offers accommodation with support to vulnerable single homeless people.  We are looking to appoint a part-time Chef to work flexibly across our hostel sites and at our Community & Hub: The Cafe@264 all based in central Blackpool. The job roles involves preparing, serving and cooking healthy, homemade nutritious meals; helping plan seasonal menus; the ability to work in a busy café and to manage volunteers and assisting in the delivery of some basic life skills training to our hostel residents.

Ideally you will have catering experience and may have worked in a supported housing setting; care home/hostel or hotel/Cafe.  You will have a good understanding of the support needs of homeless people, be non-judgemental in your approach and have good people skills.  You will be willing to go the extra mile and be self-motivated.  You will be able to work during the week, at weekends and bank holidays.  You will be flexible in your approach to work and able to cover shifts at short notice.

In return we offer an opportunity to join our team of committed and enthusiastic staff, a competitive salary with flexible working hours; Bank Holidays paid at premium rates, a pension, training and self-development opportunities and good terms and conditions.

Ideally you will already have your Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene qualification and it is desirable that you also have knowledge and/or a qualification in Food Allergen Awareness and COSHH Regulations.

Preferably you will hold a full drivers licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes. All staff employed by Homeless Action are required to undertake Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Clearance.

To apply, please print off and complete the attached application pack and return to:

Laura Cooper (Housing Services Manager), 81 Abingdon Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1PP.

Closing date: Wednesday 31st July 2024 @ 12 Noon

Access to higher education and the life-changing opportunities that come from attending the most competitive universities is not equal. 28 in 100 of the most advantaged students progress to the most competitive universities. In contrast, only 2 in 100 of the least advantaged young people access these universities.

We think this is fundamentally unfair. We work across the UK to support less advantaged students to access the most competitive universities, and to succeed when they get there.

Between 2021 and 2026, we will work with 100,000 students across the UK to help them to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to access the most competitive universities. We will also support 10,000 students from disadvantaged backgrounds to succeed once they enter universities.

We hope that you’ll consider joining us, as we work to create a fairer society where no child’s education is limited by their background.

Person specification

Time and Resource Management:

• Balances competing demands, prioritising tasks to get their job done well and efficiently.
• Follows appropriate team processes and flags any issues.
• Pays close attention to detail.

External Stakeholder Knowledge and Management:

• Adapts tone and communications approach to meet the needs of different stakeholders.
• Follows up requests and issues with stakeholders to get to a solution.

Communication:

• Strong writing skills, able to speak clearly, coherently, and accurately.

Initiative and Problem-solving:

• Identifies problems and suggests potential solutions.
• Proactive in seeking feedback and enhancing processes.
• Understands the different kinds of data and evidence available and how to access them.

Developing Self and Others:

• Creates and commits to personal development plan to address strengths and weaknesses, using feedback to strengthen plan.

Role Specific Knowledge and Skills

• Essential – Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Essential – Ability to write for a range of audiences, including funders and internal stakeholders.
• Essential – adhere to information security policies included in the charity’s ISO 27001 manual and complete information security training
• Essential – Capable of adapting quickly to new systems and interfaces.

Role specific Experience and Qualifications

• Desirable – Experience or understanding of fundraising, interacting with donors, prospect research, writing reports and submitting funding applications.
• Desirable – Experience of using CRM systems, such as Salesforce.

This is a new and exciting role to support the ongoing growth and development of the Men’s Sheds movement and specifically the work of the UK Men’s Sheds Association (UKMSA) made possible through long term support from a funder.

Having celebrated ten years of UKMSA in 2023, we are now looking forward to the next ten years with an ambitious target and programme to support and facilitate the growth of the Men’s Shed movement and the health and vitality of Sheds, together with campaigning for happier and healthier men with programmes to improve wellbeing, reduce loneliness, anxiety, depression and ultimately save lives.

We are a small team, and the Head of Operations will be required to deliver against their own agreed targets, as well as supervise the work of others. The Head of Operations will be a member of the organisation’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and have day to day line management responsibility for five staff or contractors.

Job Profile

CAFOD is the official aid agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, working with people of all faiths and none around the world. We work in more than 40 countries, with more than 500 local partners, standing side by side with them to end poverty and injustice through practical support, emergency relief and advocacy. 

Last year this meant 594 grants and programme payments worth £41.8 million across 42 countries.

These funds reached 1 million people directly who are vulnerable and excluded, helping them to survive and thrive now and into the future. Our strategy enables us to take a proactive and energetic response to many of the challenges facing the development sector. Whether it be supporting local leadership with development programmes or addressing the increasing number and complexity of crises around the world that require a humanitarian response, CAFOD supports hundreds of local partners making a difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world. 

CAFOD’s Major Donor Executive will play a key role in delivering our fundraising programme. They will help develop and implement operational plans, manage a portfolio of existing donors and work to identify prospective new donors and their networks. They will work alongside a collaborative and talented team of fundraising professionals who support and encourage each other to reach their fundraising and operational goals. 

This is a wonderful opportunity to make an impact on CAFOD’s growth through a sound knowledge of high-value major gifts principles, already established warm long-term and prospective donors, experience with peer-to-peer approaches and hands-on experience with this specialist form of philanthropic giving. 

Key Responsibilities

Donor relationship management 

• Develop lasting relationships with existing donors and new prospects, building and managing a portfolio of donors giving £5,000 upwards

• With the Philanthropy Manager and Major Donor Team, devise and implement online and offline communication plans with a clear focus on securing funds for CAFOD’s core programmes 

• Steward donors effectively, to ensure satisfaction and long-term commitment. Communicate, thank and report back on the work of CAFOD using donors preferred channels, ensuring the highest standards of donor care 

• Ensure systematic data input and management so that key information, donor interactions and communications are appropriately recorded  in line with organisational systems and processes, and in compliance with GDPR and fundraising best practice 

• Work with the Philanthropy Manager, the Research and Information Team, Senior Management colleagues and Trustees to carry out donor research, identify new prospects and grow the pipeline of donors. 

• As part of the team’s wider work, contribute to (and at times lead on) hosting cultivation and stewardship events – including planning event logistics; sending and tracking invitations; hosting and speaking at events; co-ordinating follow-up and completing evaluations 

 Contribute to Major Donor strategy, plans and income targets 

• Contribute to the development of team annual plans and income forecasts 

• Maintain focus on your own and teams’ income and other KPIs 

• Monitor your portfolio, prepare required analysis for monthly and quarterly reports and regular income forecasting exercises 

• Develop ad hoc reports and data analysis to improve the donor programme and communicate key learnings to internal and external stakeholders 

• Participate in regular team reviews of the donor portfolio to discuss moves management and next steps in donor contact plans 

• Identify new funding opportunities with stakeholders and develop ways of working with influential supporters 

• Attend and contribute to regular section and CAFOD-wide meetings and briefings 

• Participate in training and other activities as requested by your line manager 

About you

We are in search of a candidate with expert major donor knowledge and a proven track record in donor management and fundraising. You will have experience soliciting five and ideally six-figure donations and have the ability to develop compelling appeals to raise funds for CAFOD’s core programmes. Additionally, you will comprehensively understand the significance of prospect research and portfolio management. You will have excellent communication skills and high emotional intelligence, enabling you to foster strong relationships with donors and work colleagues. 

Essential criteria for the role will include: 

• Proven experience of managing major gift relationships at five-figure giving level 

• Experience of implementing donor cultivation and stewardship plans – including online and offline appeals, tailored approaches and feedback communications; face-to-face meetings; event management 

• Achieved successful income growth strategies 

• Good written and presentations skills that would enable donors to engage with the work of CAFOD

• Good knowledge of how to input and use databases and how to follow systems and processes 

• Prospect research experience 

Person Specification

 Understanding our context  

• CAFOD’s mission; Can explain to others what is distinctive about CAFOD as a Catholic development agency. 
• Understanding international development: Can appeal and fundraise for international development. Explain CAFOD’s partnership model, rooted in solidarity and subsidiarity. 

To read more and apply, please visit CAFOD's website to for the full Job Description.

We are looking to recruit a creative and ambitious Fundraising and Communications Manager. A key focus of the role is the development of our donor management systems and corporate partnerships, whilst providing strategic oversight of the charity’s internal and external communications. Bid-writing expertise is desirable but not essential. We are looking for a highly effective individual with demonstrable and relevant fundraising experience, as well as excellent planning, organisational and people skills. The Fundraising and Communications Manager will ensure we take a strategic approach to fundraising that ensures the charity’s income will support our growth and development in the years ahead, in line with our 2030 Strategy.

This is a great opportunity to bring established skills and experience to bear in a local organisation undertaking groundbreaking work in a range of exciting areas. The Fundraising and Communications Manager will work alongside colleagues with a wealth of experience at Sufra, and will collaborate closely with the local community and a wide range of local partners and donors. Your input and collaboration will support the charity’s work developing innovative food access models and civic engagement programmes, as well as our efforts campaigning to change the policies that perpetuate poverty.

We would encourage applications from local residents, with knowledge of the London Borough of Brent. We’re open to applications from anyone with relevant experience, but we are particularly interested in hearing from those with the following:

• Accredited Fundraising and/or Communications Qualification OR Equivalent Experience
• 3+ years of relevant fundraising experience in a charity of a similar size or larger than Sufra
• Experience in the strategic management of marketing and communications
• Line Management and supervision
• Budget Management
• CRM development and management
• Proven numeracy and data analysis skills
• Excellent written communication skills, including writing creative and impactful copy
• Ability to work with others collaboratively
• Advanced IT Skills (Microsoft Office, Teams,
  SharePoint, Mailchimp, CRM systems)
• Honest and Trustworthy
• Positive, Friendly & Hard-working
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage different projects at once
• A self-starter with a can-do attitude
• Commitment to the Values of Sufra

Job title: Interim CEO

Reporting to: Board of Trustees

Location: Our main office is in London (near Kings Cross). We support remote working and recognise the importance of staff meeting in person for work and social purposes and aim to find a happy balance between the two. We actively encourage applications from candidates based across the UK.

Contract: Temporary. Expected to be c. one year depending on start date. We are open to secondments.

Benefits: 36 days’ leave pro rata, inclusive of bank holidays, employer contribution to pension, flexible working with opportunity to work from home.

Hours: 4-5 days per week Monday to Friday (please state your preferred working pattern in your application)

Start date: November / early December (negotiable)

We are looking to recruit an interim CEO, to cover up to one year’s maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced senior leader who is used to working in a fast paced, dynamic organisation with a focus on achieving results.

Key Responsibilities

1. Charity Governance: Working with the ELT and the charity’s Board of Trustees and Committees to lead the charity. Communicating progress against KPIs and challenges effectively, overseeing budgets and risk, and identifying resources needed.

2. Charity Leadership: Working with ELT, to act as an internal and external figurehead for the charity, embodying its culture and modelling its values, and supporting the development of staff across the organisation.

3. Executive Decision Making: Working with SLT to make decisions on key charity priorities and policies, e.g. expansion plans, programme adaptations, major resourcing decisions, and recruitment of senior staff.

4. Business Development: Working with the charity’s CPO to source new business opportunities both in terms of growing and expanding the charity’s core programmes and identifying new innovations and funding. This includes managing key stakeholders (e.g., senior leaders in colleges, sixth forms and training providers).

5. Operations and Finances: Working with the COO to ensure the financial stability of the charity and protecting and managing the charity’s assets.

6. Impact: Overseeing the work of the Director of Impact to ensure that the charity strengthens its approach to monitoring and evaluation, and that all preparations are successfully completed ahead of a potential independent external evaluation of our core programme in 25/26.

7. External Affairs: Overseeing both our fundraising and advocacy workstreams, including the development of relationships with new funders and politicians and policymakers. Representing the charity at external events (including certain conferences and fundraising events), and safeguarding the charity’s reputation and values, ensuring that risks are properly recognised and mitigated.

Required Experience / Characteristics

• Clear commitment to the work of the charity, its mission and its values
• A proven senior leader, with experience of delivering against ambitious targets across multiple departments or programmes and working with a Board of Trustees or directors
• An excellent relationship builder, including the development of commercial relationships with senior stakeholders (e.g., in the education sector, third sector and/or government)
• Demonstrable experience in exercising strategic development and sound judgment
• Strong line management skills, including evidence of managing and developing teams and nurturing autonomous senior leaders
• Strong interpersonal skills, with experience of managing diverse stakeholders including senior leaders, funders, politicians and/or policymakers
• Knowledge of the education system, including the policy and political context
• Clear vision for why you want the role, what you will bring as a leader and your own personal development
• Experience of overseeing budgets, risks and contingencies
• Experience of sales within the education sector and/or fundraising

 Desirable Experience

• Experience of overseeing quality assuring processes and/or impact measurement

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage applications from people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants are treated fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background including gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, race (including colour, nationality and ethnic origin), religion/belief or disability.

This is a UK-based post and applicants must be living in and have the right to work the UK; if applicable please detail your visa status in your covering email. Get Further is an equal opportunities employer and will not discriminate against any candidate on the basis of any characteristic protected by the Equality Act 2010.

About us

World Jewish Relief provides life-saving and life-changing action to people in crisis around the world. We work with our trusted local partners to help people survive the consequences of conflict and disaster, to thrive and rebuild their lives. We deliver programmes using our expertise, with urgency to achieve maximum and sustainable impact for those within and beyond our community.

About you

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and organised Trust Fundraiser with outstanding written communication skills to join our friendly, hard-working, and ambitious Major Giving Team.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing relationships, reporting, and application cycles for Trusts and Foundations
• Leading on our prospect research programme to identify new funding sources
• Working closely with colleagues in the programme team to identify projects suitable for prospective funders.
• Using our database of potential donors, write quality and compelling proposals to attract new and significant sources of funding.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records, meeting notes and project restrictions on World Jewish Relief’s database (Raiser’s Edge).

You should have:

• Proven track record of fundraising within a trusts, statutory, or a grants role, or other relationship management/business development positions
• Experience of researching and developing proposals for funders, clients, or other stakeholders
• Experience of building both narrative and financial reports for funders, clients, or other stakeholders
• Highly developed writing skills – the ability to write compelling and accessible proposals, reports and appeals

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including:

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and Jewish holidays. After 2 years’ service holiday entitlement increases to 25 days.
• Pension scheme – we contribute 5% to the World Jewish Relief pension scheme.
• Life Insurance – up to 3 times salary to nominated beneficiaries.
• Health Cash Plan – cash back to cover the costs of dental treatment, optical care, specialist consultations and a range of complementary therapies.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice or support with any personal or work. related concerns or free counselling if needed.
• Season ticket / travel to work loan.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• On Friday the office closes at 3pm.
• We encourage flexible working and offer a range of flexible working options

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We invite and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out for this role. You don’t need to be Jewish to work for us, but you must share our desire to assist those who need help based on their vulnerability, not their identity, recognising the dignity and potential of all people.

To apply

As part of your application, we ask you to demonstrate your suitability for the role by answering the following questions in your cover letter:

• Why does this role appeal to you?
• Referring to the Job Specification, what skills do you have that will enable you to excel in this role?

This is a national role based from one of our office locations - York or London

Are you passionate about driving positive change? As our Head of Social Impact, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of STEM Learning to improve lives through education. Your role is to lead the charge in driving STEM Learning’s brand through the clear articulation of our social and economic impact, ensuring our impact is central to our brand. By collaborating with stakeholders, influencing business priorities, and championing thought leadership, you can help STEM Learning empower learners, inspire educators, and transform the landscape of STEM education.

 About Us

STEM Learning’s mission is to empower young people with the skills and knowledge to thrive through effective teaching and learning of STEM.

As the UK’s leading provider of STEM education and careers support, we work with schools, colleges, employers and other partners to inspire and engage young people in STEM subjects and prepare them for the future.

The Role

As the Head of Social Impact, you will play a key role in driving positive change and evidence-based practices to support our goals by:

• Articulating and communicating our social impact in ways that are more accessible to multiple stakeholder groups – allowing stories to be told to ensure systemic change in STEM Education.
• Leading the Impact Team and a wider network of external evaluation partners to ensure a comprehensive approach to STEM Learning’s impact and evidence portfolio.
• Reinforcing STEM Learning as thought leaders in STEM education.
• Lead STEM Learning’s impact and evidence portfolio, influencing the sector, meeting stakeholder needs and driving reinvestment.
• Shaping STEM Learning’s priorities to ensure we remain purpose-led and impact-driven.
• Fostering a culture of learning from both successes and failures – both internally and across the wider sector.
• Seeking opportunities to enhance STEM Learning’s knowledge base through external expertise and networks.

Our Ideal Candidate

Candidates will demonstrate our values: Sustainable – Innovative – Proactive

To be successful as Head of Social Impact, you will possess:

• Exceptional skills in engaging stakeholders through compelling narratives and strategies related to social impact and evidence.
• Demonstrated experience of articulating evidence and impact to a variety of audiences in a compelling and inspiring way – at ease presenting to a variety of audiences, through leading forums, discussions and presenting.
• Strong communication skills to position STEM Learning as thought leaders in the field.
• Understanding of evidence, monitoring, and impact evaluations and strategies, preferably in an educational setting.
• Proven ability to generate comprehensive assessments of impact to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders.
• A track record for identifying and fostering strategic partnerships and collaborations that enhance impact and innovation.
• Experience in leading a team, providing guidance and direction to staff while promoting the organisation’s profile and mission.

We are looking for someone who meets as many of the criteria as possible but encourage applications from candidates who might not meet all criteria.

Our Benefits

• 30 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Access to a fantastic pension scheme
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; electric vehicles; health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more

Next Steps

 To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining what interested you in the role and why you think you are our ideal candidate.

There is no closing date for this role; applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are recommended.

STEM Learning strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to employing teams with diverse abilities, skills, and experiences.