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People Operations & Systems Manager
Location: Stratford, London
Closing date: Monday 22nd July 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
For 40-years, School-Home Support has been working with children, families and schools to break the cycle of poor school attendance, low education attainment, anti-social behaviour, crime, low paid or no job, generation after generation. We are very proud of the work we do to support getting children and young people back into school, ready to learn, whatever it takes.
This is a new role in our People team and we are looking for an energetic and dependable People Operations & Systems Manager to work closely with our Head of People and Culture, to help implement best people strategies and practices to secure a sustainable organisational culture. You must possess significant HR management experience (3-years in similar role) to continuously track the department’s efforts and target its goals. This role reports into the Head of People & Culture and is a mixture of remote working and office based.
You will be liaising with all colleagues on HR practices and school and regional based practitioners; together with all Line Managers. Setting goals for people operations deliverables to track the department’s outputs and goals in line with our vision and values. Supervising and managing the people administrator and the L&D Advisor to manage the following:
- Reviewing and approving necessary modifications to the people operations department’s efforts from time to time.
- Overseeing specific tasks such as the full recruitment procedure, together with the People administrator.
- Full responsibility for payroll management; together with Finance and outsourced payroll bureau.
- Responsible for all our People HR/Training/ATS systems to ensure they are managed effectively and fit for purpose.
- Responsible for employee engagement and retention, employee satisfaction, and performance management.
- Ensuring that there is a healthy environment for all our employees to work in and that the people department’s workflow is efficient and compliant, at all times.
- Ensuring that DBS management is up to date; liaising with the safeguarding teams with any updates on DBS processes.
- Updating and implementing people policies, and managing the full employee life cycle administrative requirements
- Managing all ER delivery to ensure dispute management is maintained.
- Maintaining disciplines such as legislative regulations and guidelines.
- Develop a positive working environment, encouraging a proactive approach to people's wellbeing and leading the local Wellbeing Forum initiatives
- Be responsible for and drive improvement in diversity, inclusion and engagement.
- Be accountable for talent planning, succession, assessments and HR processes that drive a high performing team
- Provide general day to day HR support on operational issues
- Supporting Group HR Projects/Initiatives
Experience & Skills:
- CIPD qualified (desirable or equivalent experience)
- Experience in a charitable organisation would be beneficial, but not essential
- Proven experience in advising on complex ER matters
- Resilience, great influencing and communication skills
- Able to build trust, respect and openness
The Process
If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for the role of People Operations & Systems Manager, please click apply, enter your details and upload a CV and covering letter detailing your suitability for the role.
Interviews will be held on an ‘as and when basis’ so we encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.
All roles at SHS are subject to an DBS check
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications from all sections of the community.
If you have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please get in touch to discuss your requirements further.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Partnership Manager - Wales
Location: The role will be based out of the BookTrust Offices in Cardiff. BookTrust works in a hybrid and flexible way with an expectation of a minimum of 8 face to face collaboration days per month which could be at the Cardiff office, visiting partners across Wales and on occasions UK wide travel. There will therefore be reasonable travel needed to fulfil the role, with occasional overnight stays.
Contract: Full-time, open to discussing flexible and part-time options
Salary: £36,000.00
BookTrust is the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. We know that children who read are happier, healthier, more empathetic, and more creative. They also do better at school. Working with every local authority in England, Northern Ireland and Wales and supported by a range of funders including the Arts Council England, Northern Ireland and Wales Governments, we reach over 3 million families a year via partners in schools, children’s centres, health visitors and libraries. This incredible network helps us to get children reading across the country.
We’re looking for a positive and enthusiastic individual with a demonstrable ability to build strong and successful delivery and strategic relationships with a range of external stakeholders, including primary and secondary schools, local authorities, education sector organisations as well as other civil society organisations. The role will also involve ensuring the successful delivery of a set of BookTrust’s programmes and activities so strong organisational skills, experience of collaborating with different internal functional teams and being thorough and meticulous will be necessary attributes.
The Partnerships Manager will also contribute to the development of new activities and programmes and lead on the programme training and national and regional events for Wales so experience of devising and implementing new programmes and training would be advantageous.
To apply please send a copy of your CV to our website along with a covering letter showing how you meet the person specification and your motivations for applying for the role. Your covering letter should not be longer than two sides.
Closing date: 31st July at 11:59pm.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity
We aim to provide an inclusive recruitment process and actively welcome applications from diverse talent pools: minority ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities and long-term conditions and candidates from underrepresented communities.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and want to ensure we have an accessible application process for all candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments or would like us to do anything differently during the application process, please contact our HR team to discuss your requirements further.
BookTrust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The recruitment and selection process reflect our commitment to safeguarding therefore, the suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment, and pre-employment checks.
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FUNDRAISING OFFICER - EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL
The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 - Medium Organisation
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:
We are seeking an experienced fundraiser with a passion for our mission to equip our organisation with the financial resources needed to meet our objectives as we work to scale our fundraising by growing our charitable income across all funding streams, maximising supporter engagement and fulfilling fundraising operational duties
This is a new role, joining a small but growing Fundraising and Events Team, and having a real input into our plans and strategies for the future. Reporting to the Head of Operations, the successful candidate will oversee most fundraising income generation activity.
The Fundraising Officer will build positive relationships to secure significant income and develop new relationships with groups, business and individuals, bringing in regular and targeted income through regular donations, fundraising campaigns and events. The ideal candidate will have fundraising experience covering several areas including Individual Giving; Fundraising Appeals/Campaigns as well as experience in managing the operational aspects of fundraising (database, compliance with codes of practice and fundraising regulations, creating fundraising campaigns and ‘asks’). Through this, you will assist the whole organisation in our commitment to showing kindness, raising self-belief, and inspiring hope for the future in the individuals we support.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Fundraising Overview
- Develop, deliver, and monitor a fundraising strategy for The Cinnamon Trust.
- Maximise the contributions and connections with local business and individuals.
- Coordinate all appeals including The Big Walk across all income and media streams.
- Research and utilise new fundraising streams and opportunities such as Payroll Giving, Legacies (with help from The Legacy Officer), in Memory Giving and Online Giving.
Supporter Engagement and Stewardship
- Establish systems, procedures, proactive stewardship, and an engagement programme to provide the highest levels of service to The Trust’s supporters.
- To be responsible for thanking all supporters and managing a supporter engagement journey – ensuring that effective processes are in place and driving levels of satisfaction and loyalty.
- Act as the ‘first point of call’ for all fundraising volunteers and maintaining excellent communication with supporters throughout these processes, in conjunction with other teams.
- Develop and implement Fundraising groups across the UK
Database Management
- To ensure efficient, appropriate data capture and analysis for the purpose of effective stewardship, fundraising and communications.
- Maintain data management standards, assisting with the implementation of processes and policies ensuring best practice is followed.
- Train other staff members to support general fundraising.
- Ensure all records, fundraising data and fundraising administration is kept up to date and all information is GDPR-compliant.
- Reconcile fundraising income with the Finance Manager, including Gift Aid claims, missed, failed payments and Direct Debit cancellations.
Individual Giving
- Develop an Individual Giving and Acquisition strategy that drives growth for individual giving across multi-channel campaigns and initiatives.
- Lead the growth of CT100 monthly giving.
- Work with the Press and PR Manager on fundraising communication and to ensure donors are kept up to date on the difference their support makes.
Fundraising Appeals and Campaigns
- Work alongside teams and PR and Communications Manager to promote The Cinnamon Trust.
- Establish a corporate fundraising strategy with an accompanying narrative, alongside the PR and Communications Manager.
- Tailor campaigns and appeals for different audiences and supporters alongside PR and Communications Manager to target corporates; smaller local businesses and individuals
Staff and Volunteers
- Support with recruiting fundraising volunteers as appropriate.
- Work closely with Head of Operations and PR and Communications Manager to ensure all fundraising is coordinated.
Wider organisational responsibilities
- Read and adhere to all policies and procedures.
- Lead on applications to charitable trusts or statutory bodies with support from the Head of Operations.
- Undertake responsibilities associated with being a member of The Cinnamon Trust
- Perform all the duties required by the post in line with The Trust’s ethos and values statement, its commitment to a policy of equal opportunity and its aim of serving the community in a caring and practical manner.
- Carry out other duties as agreed by the Chief Executive Officer.
- In agreement with your line manager, pursue a personal programme of learning and development to enhance your skills and performance.
Together with such additional general duties as the Employer shall reasonably require, having regard to the needs of the Employer’s business as a Charitable Trust.
“Peace of mind and practical help for older people – love, care and safety for pets”
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Spurgeons is one of the UK's leading children's charities, firmly supported by Christian beliefs and values, helping to support vulnerable children and their families. We deliver projects to support children, young people, their families, and communities to find long-lasting solutions to the challenges they face. We are passionate about the work we do and need equally committed members on our team to help us achieve those goals.
ABOUT US
At Spurgeons, our Partnership and Development team isn't just about achieving goals; we're about doing it with flair, creativity, and a touch of innovation! Comprising fundraising and partnership development experts who are as dynamic as they are innovative, our team thrives on pushing boundaries and thinking outside the box to drive positive change. We're not your average team – we're a vibrant and energetic bunch who love what we do. From team-building activities to celebrating successes, we believe in fostering a positive and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and inspired to do their best work.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Embark on a meaningful journey with Spurgeons as our Research and Stewardship Lead, where you'll be instrumental in shaping our fundraising landscape and fostering profound connections with our supporters, ultimately transforming the lives of children, young people, and families. In this pivotal position, you'll dive deep into the world of philanthropy, meticulously researching potential donors, grant opportunities, and strategic partnerships. Through your keen insights and strategic acumen, you'll unearth invaluable opportunities that drive our fundraising efforts forward, enabling us to extend our reach and impact. But your impact won't stop there. You'll also champion the art of supporter engagement, crafting bespoke experiences that resonate deeply with each individual who interacts with Spurgeons. By nurturing these relationships with care and dedication, you'll ensure that every supporter feels valued, understood, and inspired to join us in our mission. Together, we'll forge a path towards a brighter future for those we serve, guided by our shared commitment to compassion, integrity, and unwavering dedication. Join us in making a tangible difference and building a community of support that transcends boundaries and transforms lives.
ABOUT YOU
Join us at Spurgeons as a Research and Stewardship Lead, where your extensive background in supporter engagement and relationship management will shine. With a proven track record in designing and executing successful supporter engagement strategies, your expertise will be crucial in crafting impactful campaigns. Leveraging your proficiency in CRM systems and Excel, you'll analyse data with precision, driving informed decisions to enhance supporter experiences. Your proactive approach to problem-solving and innovative thinking will fuel our efforts to innovate and adapt in a dynamic environment. With excellent communication skills and a strategic mindset, you'll collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and maximising impact. Your dedication to quality and results, coupled with a continuous learning mindset, will drive excellence in everything you do. Your experience in the charity sector and previous fundraising team roles will provide valuable insights into our work, while your strong understanding of data compliance and Office 365 integration will ensure efficient operations. As a conscientious and ambitious professional, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, embracing challenges and seizing opportunities for growth.
Join us in our mission to support vulnerable children, young people, and families, and make a meaningful impact every day.
BENEFITS
- Continuous professional development
- Regular support through supervision, appraisal & well-being initiatives
- In house learning platform
- Generous pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Healthcare cash plan
- Charity discount scheme
Closing date: 14/07/2024
Shortlisting date: 15/07/2024
Interview date: 29/07/2024
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people we serve. This post is subject to necessary safeguarding checks including an appropriate level DBS Disclosure.
Spurgeons aim to be a Living Wage Employer.
We actively encourage applications from a broad and deep range of backgrounds and experiences. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
We create family hubs where we’re needed most, so, when a family member needs support, turn to us.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are a multi-award winning, creative and innovative charity, with high ambition in the fundraising and communications arena. We are recruiting for a Marketing Lead who will be responsible for creating and implementing marketing plans for the Communications and Campaigns team that engage the public through music, art, gaming, sport and other creative industries (including film, fashion and TV) for campaigns including Day of the Girl concerts, Secret 7, Sound and Vision, Jingle Jam, Brits Week concerts (among others). You will help activate these campaigns with the goal of generating funds and increasing our brand presence. Your role will also include project managing and coordinating members of the Communications and Campaigns Team (and external agencies) over the campaign cycle across digital channels, PR, digital marketing, design, content and narrative creation.
You will be the marketing expert for War Child, working side by side with creative teams both inside the Fundraising Engagement Department and across the organisation to design marketing plans, ensuring that the creative, content and narrative elements add significant value, and most importantly provide a WOW factor to our work. You will both be able to come up with imaginative ideas and see that they are implemented flawlessly, but also have exceptional organisational and project management skills that bring this work together.
If you have the following qualities, we'd love to hear from you:
- Highly experienced marketeer and project manager.
- Have a track record of leading on the successful creation and implementation of marketing campaigns that engaged audiences through music, art, gaming, sport or other creative industries.
- Good knowledge around the nuances of creative industries or a background working with a marketing focus in a creative industry, for example, music, art, gaming, sport, etc.
- Can demonstrate a track record of creative ideation and flare that has added significant value to marketing performance of campaigns.
- Extensive project management experience to deliver on multiple complex campaigns across a range of channels and specialisms concurrently.
- Excellent organisational and coordination skills, with a track record of utilising project management tools and processes that hold colleagues accountable to delivery.
- Analytically strong and able to take an evidence-led approach to enhancing marketing performance pan-channel.
- Strong track record of deploying marketing approaches to optimise engagement.
- Good understanding of digital analytics platforms, data capture, monitoring and tracking and how to utilise this to improve digital performance of campaigns.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a high degree of emotional intelligence to deal with a variety of and internal and external stakeholders and the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.
More information about the responsibilities and expectations for the role can be found by selecting "Apply via Website". We look forward to receiving your application.
We recognise the considerable benefits that flexible working can bring and are happy to discuss any possible flexible working options with our employees from hiring. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, occasional working from home and compressed hours.
Join us and be part of a team dedicated to ensuring a safe future for every child affected by war.
We are driven by a single goal – ensuring a safe future for every child affected by war.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Membership and Elections Manager
Reports to: Head of People and Resources
Line reports: Membership Administrator
Contract terms: 35 hours per week
Salary: £53,694-£55,168
Location: London based with hybrid working
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) is a membership organisation and the voice of the profession, with over 4,000 members in the UK and overseas. Our role is to champion the specialty, set standards of training and practice, and influence change to make a difference to the lives of patients with eye conditions.
Main Purpose
This role is an exciting opportunity for you to play a leading role in the development and delivery of our new membership strategy. You will understand membership dynamics and ensure members experience a personalised approach that guarantees value to them.
You will work closely with colleagues to ensure that the membership offer and experience is optimised. This includes our regional and devolved nation leads, where you will support our activities, recruitment and engagement of members in these areas.
You will drive member engagement and lead the recruitment and onboarding of new members to the College as well as manage the promotion and election process for member opportunities within the college.
You will also represent the college both nationally and internationally, working closely with the Head of Communications and Engagement to build on our presence and voice, reaching new audiences and attracting new members.
Key responsibilities
- manage resources and budgets, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders while developing and delivering strategic and tactical plans
- deliver the college membership strategy, working to ensure relevant employees and College members are involved in the activities identified to drive innovation and improvements
- provide clear and concise membership reporting to help key stakeholders understand our membership position and any areas of concern or opportunities for growth
- ensure membership value proposition is clearly communicated and understood across the organisation and ensure all website content is up to date and consistent
- keep abreast of best practice in membership recruitment, retention and the external environment through networking and professional development opportunities
- ·analyse member data, survey outputs and external environment to identify trends, gain insights and intelligence which inform the value proposition
- support communications and engagement team on member segmentation and lead on the development of automated personal and targeting messaging at appropriate stages in the membership life cycle
- actively promote the diversity of members by identifying and removing barriers and acting internally and externally as a champion for equity, diversity and inclusion
- manage a £1m+ budget, including achieving income targets and monitoring expenditure against forecast
- manage the Membership Working Group to maximise strategic impact and new approaches to membership services
- oversee the collection of annual membership subscription fee which account for almost a third of the Colleges annual income
- work collaboratively with colleagues both internally and externally to organise national, regional and international opportunities to grow our membership. Travel extensively to represent the college and promote the member offer at these events
- lead and support the team, including through the identification and delivery of professional development opportunities
- manage the integrity of membership data in compliance with UK GDPR
Elections
- plan and organise the College elections, working collaboratively with all relevant departments and committee managers to ensure a seamless recruitment process
- drive member engagement during elections through clear communication, marketing of opportunities and outreach to eligible members
- communicate with unsuccessful election applicants to sensitively inform them of the election result and ensure they remain an engaged member and signpost them to other opportunities that may be suitable for them
- ensure equity, diversity and inclusion is at the core of our recruitment processes to ensure the college governance structure is representative of our membership and wider society
- maintain an overview of all committee appointments and vacancies
- manage the onboarding process of new appointments with the support of the College Executive Assistant
- measure and monitor election rounds to report successes as well as identify future opportunities and implement improvements to systems and processes
- provide election reports and insights to the Board, Honorary Secretary and SMT when required
To undertake other duties as required:
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the College
- Regular travel is expected, including attendance at events, Conferences and overnight stays. Working outside normal hours may also be required from time to time on key projects
Person Specification
Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience
- strategic experience in a membership or donor-based organisation
- processing direct debit subscriptions
- CRM and/or membership databases knowledge
- leadership & management qualification or relevant experience
Skills and Abilities
- a proven track record of delivering positive results in a membership environment
- ability to deliver strategic aims/priorities and meet challenging targets
- can use discretion and apply guidelines sensibly and consistently
- ability to work accurately and methodically under pressure and with conflicting demands
- can deal with a varied workload, multi-task and work to tight deadlines
- ability to work and communicate effectively with people at all levels, including staff and clinicians
Personal attributes
- work professionally and ethically in line with our values of Inclusion Integrity, Innovation and Improvement
- support the Head of People and Resources with other aspects of the department’s work
- participate in personal and organisational development activities
- commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion with an understanding of how this applies to own area of work
- committed to continuing professional development
- solution orientated with a drive to find opportunities for improvement and innovation
Inclusion and Diversity statement
RCOphth is committed to encouraging inclusion, equity and diversity among our staff, and eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation by complying with the Equality Act 2010. We want a working environment where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued. To do this, we will proactively tackle discrimination and disadvantage and ensure that no individual or group is directly or indirectly discriminated against for any reason. We expect all employees to champion and live our values through their work at every opportunity.
Our values are:
Inclusion
- actively welcoming a diversity of experiences and perspectives
- everyone being respected and encouraged to participate regardless of their background or role
Integrity
- being open and honest, demonstrating accountability in all its work
- evidenced-based and transparent decision-making, utilising a range of data, information, expertise and experience
Innovation
- creating novel opportunities to advance and deliver on its aims, anticipating changing circumstances
- actively welcoming fresh ideas and approaches
- fostering a climate of ambition and excellence drawing on expertise from across the College’s communities
Improvement
- being a learning organisation, reflecting on both successes and mistakes
- continuous and sustainable development across all its activities
Staff benefits
We offer a friendly and supportive working environment and make sure our employees are well looked after with a great benefits package, which includes:
Work life balance and family friendly benefits:
- Hybrid working ( 2 days in the office, three from home)
- 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 days with length of service (plus bank holidays and office closure between Xmas and New Year)
- 1 day of paid leave to move house
- Enhanced parental leave
Planning for your future:
- Employer pension contributions are double the employees, up to a maximum employer contribution of 12%.
- Life assurance of 4x of base salary
Career development
- All staff are offered opportunities for learning and development, in addition to a comprehensive e-learning package
- Study loans
Travel
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing
- Summer Fridays (staff can finish 90 minutes early from 17th July – 31st August)
- Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme (with access to free counselling sessions)
- Health cash plan
How to apply
Please submit a 2-page CV and 1-page covering letter The cover letter must explain what makes you suitable for the role. Please use the Job Description for reference.
Interviews will be held at our office in Euston on Monday 15 July. Please indicate if you are likely to need any reasonable adjustments to successfully complete this interview.
Applicants must already have the right to work within the UK without restriction. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The closing date for applications is 12noon 8 July.
Start date: 01/09/2024
About the organisation
CARAS is a registered charity working with people in south London and beyond who have an asylum or refugee background. Our values are:
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Kindness. CARAS will nurture all who are part of our community, helping everyone to develop their skills, talents and interests.
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Justice. CARAS will strive for social justice following a rights-based approach in all of our work and challenging instances when rights are not upheld in wider society.
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Empowerment. CARAS works alongside people, recognising and respecting their skills and strengths and striving together for better outcomes.
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‘With’ not ‘for’. CARAS will put the voices, opinions, experiences and needs of its beneficiaries at the heart of all that we do.
CARAS strives to keep community members’ voice at heart of all the decision making, building opportunities for discussion and feedback at every level. We offer training and support for those who want to gain leadership skills and contribute to the running of CARAS. We are members of reward schemes including Jack Petchey, AQA Unit Award Scheme, and we also hold a Gold Quality Mark from London Youth, an Investors in Volunteers quality mark, and we hold membership with the Fundraising Regulator. CARAS is a lively organisation with a highly motivated, friendly and experienced staff team, bolstered by the generous support of equally skilled volunteers and trustees who come from many walks of life.
About Fundraising at CARAS
CARAS offers holistic early-action support to refugees and people seeking asylum, ensuring individuals have the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to thrive in the UK. Founded in 2008, we have co-created our thriving adult and youth services in partnership with CARAS community members over the last 16 years and now run a thriving weekly provision of social and educational programming delivered alongside wrap-around casework support.
The growth in our service has been underpinned by great success in fundraising which has allowed us to consistently grow year on year, with our current annual budget now standing at approximately £750,000. Fundraising is led by the Head of Development and Impact. The creation of the Fundraising Officer role is an exciting new step for CARAS, providing us with the opportunity to get to understand our supporters more deeply, and build meaningful new partnerships with businesses and investors across many sectors to improve the outcomes for individuals with a refugee background across south London. Working together with the Head of Development and Impact, the role with focus on nurturing individual giving, community fundraising, CSR partnerships and building relationships within our local community, increasing our unrestricted income as you go.
We are seeking a creative, motivated worker who has ideas for how to support a thriving organisation, helping us build new relationships and partnerships that will support CARAS to maintain and adaptive and iterative approach towards our work to ensure that person-centred support is available when new-arrivals need it most.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter, skilled at relationship management and familiar to individual giving. They will need to be able to build corporate partnerships, develop and deliver campaigns that drive support from our donor base, create fundraising events that bring our work to life, and build and maintain effective donor stewardship and retention journeys that create proximity to our work. CARAS is intentional within our efforts to include community members throughout all aspects of our work, and the successful candidate must be deeply committed to community member inclusion in a manner that is meaningful and not extractive.
Additional benefits
CARAS offers 28 days’ annual leave per year. CARAS also pays into a workplace pension with employers’ contributions currently at 7%. We are a proud member of the Living Wage Foundation, ensuring that all employees at every level are remunerated fairly.
Hours can be flexible and can include working from home. There are also benefits including discretionary leave available to study or volunteer, an enhance parental leave policy, and the opportunity to take a sabbatical.
About the role
This role focuses on scaling CARAS’s unrestricted income portfolio, building CARAS’s support base to sustainably increase our income. Working closely with the Head of Development and Impact, this will include:
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Planning and executing individual campaigns and appeals, including our annual Big Give campaign.
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Developing a powerful case for support, articulating our work, its impact and the impact donors have.
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Writing donor communications
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Developing and delivering effective donor stewardship and retention journeys to retain donors and maximise support.
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Identifying and cultivating relationships with our local community, building new partnerships with businesses and individuals to unlock giving opportunities.
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Inspiring an exciting range of community fundraising campaigns run by our supporters, providing help and guidance where necessary.
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Running fundraising events, bringing program teams and community members together with supporters to bring our work to life.
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Monitoring the performance and measure critically against targets.
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Undertaking research to understand who are supports are, their motivations to give, and plan engagement strategies.
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Managing a donor database.
The successful candidate will need to be able to work in Tooting for face-to-face meetings.
Person specification
Essential criteria:
• Experience successfully managing income streams to grow revenue and deliver results against agreed targets
• Excellent communication skills and experience in relationship management
• Excellent copywriting, creative and proofreading skills
• Experience reviewing and evaluating data, pulling out trends to inform future work • Experience monitoring and operating within agreed budgets
• Excellent organisation and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent IT Skills
• Ability to be self-motivated, manage own work and work as part of a team
• Commitment to the mission and values of the organisation
• Willingness to learn about issues facing refugees and asylum seekers
Desirable:
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Experience or knowledge of issues facing refugee and asylum-seeker groups
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Experience working with refugee and asylum seeker groups
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Experience working on individual giving within the charity sector
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Experience developing donor stewardship and retention strategies
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Experience building CSR partnerships
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Knowledge of one or more community languages (including but not limited to Arabic, Somali, Tigrinya, Amharic, Pashto, Dari, Farsi and Kurdish)
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Experience managing donor databases
We are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals with lived experience of the asylum system, whether in the UK or elsewhere.
Please submit your completed application form by 9am on the 15nd of July 2024. Complete all sections and include examples where possible. Your examples can include your own lived experience, volunteering roles, education and previous employment.
Interviews will take place on Monday 22nd July. Interviews will be in person, hosted at our premises in Tooting, South London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Windsor and Maidenhead
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £25,250 - £30,044 per annum, pro-rata
Contract: Permanent
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At Cranstoun, we are always in search of talented and experienced individuals to join our team. An exciting opportunity has arisen within the services, and we have a number of vacancies within our services.
We provide a range of services for those affected by drugs and alcohol. Our skilled and compassionate people work closely with services users and their families to change and save lives.
We combine proven expertise in treatment and recovery with innovative approaches and actively involve those we help in improving the design of the services we provide.
You will be responsible for delivering all elements of substance misuse work including case management, needle syringe programme, harm reduction, outreach, group work, access and engagement support as well as other associated duties. You need to be committed to the recovery agenda and encouraging clients to utilise their recovery capital within their community and have group-work experience.
The services operate core hours of Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. They also offer additional service hours on a Tuesday between 9am – 7pm which may occasionally need covering.
All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
To download an application pack, please visit the website via the apply button.
Please note we are unable to accept CVs.
Closing date: 21 July 2024.
We are an inclusive employer, committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work.
Registered Charity No: 1061582
The Senior Fundraising Officer will play a key role in the Fundraising Team helping to generate significant and increased income from charitable trusts and foundations and corporate partners.
The role will be responsible for ensuring a regular pipeline of new and existing income from both areas and ensuring partners are stewarded appropriately to maximise engagement with the charity’s aims and objectives.
The post holder will:
- Identify, research and develop new trusts and foundations leads.
- Proactively oversee and grow relationships with trusts and foundations that give four and five figure grants, identifying opportunities to strengthen relationships utilising meetings, project visits, informal updates and monitoring and reporting as appropriate.
- Produce formal reports to funders regularly as directed by grant giving bodies.
- Maintain accurate records to support reporting requirements and forward planning.
- To be proactive in cultivating relationships with potential new funders
- To identify relevant statistics and research to contribute to applications.
- Working with colleagues from across QAC to be able to produce compelling cases for support.
- Writing up case studies and developing other content to be used for applications but also within the wider fundraising functions.
- Identify business networking opportunities for QAC to be promoted within identifying new potential business partners.
- To work alongside the Fundraising Officer to build upon and develop our current corporate engagement events.
- Stewardship and engagement of businesses supporting QAC.
- Working within a small team the post holder will provide occasional support to other areas of fundraising including events, community fundraising and charity promotion.
- To undertake training as required to carry out the duties of the post in an informed, effective and efficient manner.
- To keep up to date with new developments in fundraising in these areas through research, reading and attending external meetings.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you love data? Are you passionate about using information and insights to maximise engagement and conversion?
If this is you, Dorset Wildlife Trust would love to chat to you. We are recruiting for a permanent, full time Data and Insights Officer to sit within our creative, friendly and successful Marketing and Fundraising Team.
Key deliverables of the role include data segmentation and analysis, data migration and integration of systems, and providing data-driven recommendations to improve our fundraising efforts.
If you’re looking for a role where your analytical skills and passion for data integrity can have a direct impact on the future of wildlife and wild places in Dorset, look no further. We would love to hear from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join The Society as Communications and Membership Manager to drive our strategic objectives and elevate the profile of physiology among the public and key stakeholders. You will be responsible for developing and executing effective integrated communications plans, supporting the development of resources for the Training Hub, and leading strategic initiatives for membership recruitment and retention. Additionally, you will oversee the efficient delivery and maintenance of grants, ensuring good governance practices.
The Physiological Society
The Physiological Society has made significant contributions to our knowledge of biological systems and the treatment of disease. The Society promotes physiology and supports those working in the field by organising world-class scientific meetings, offering grants for research, collaboration and international travel, and by publishing the latest developments in its leading scientific journals.
The position
In this role, you will coordinate The Society’s communications activities to ensure a coherent and impactful narrative, manage the Communications Grid, and act as a brand champion. Your responsibilities will include establishing and maintaining networks with partner organisations and third-party suppliers, managing the communications and membership budget, and leading the establishment of key performance indicators for communications and engagement activities. You will also develop targeted narratives, oversee the production of various communications content, and monitor trends to propose innovative projects.
The Communications and Membership Manager has line management responsibility for a Senior Communications Officer, Membership and Grants Officer, and a Communities and Contents Officer.
Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will have a Life-Science degree or relevant experience in Life Sciences. They should have a strong track record of developing and delivering multi-channel communications for diverse audiences, including translating complex research for lay audiences. High digital literacy is essential, encompassing digital design tools, content creation, website management, email platforms, and social media management. Experience in project management, creating accurate visual and written content for various platforms, and excellent organisational skills with a proactive problem-solving approach are required. The candidate should also have experience maintaining professional relationships, working collaboratively within a team, and line management.
What can we offer you?
We offer great benefits including 30 days holiday (including our Christmas office closure days); non-contributory pension scheme; private medical insurance; life assurance; flexible working; and, excellent training and development opportunities.
We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity and inclusivity. To this end we would welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented groups, including minoritised communities and applicants with a disability, to better reflect the community we support and help broaden our perspectives.
Please do not apply if you do not have the legal right to work in the UK.
To apply, please email a CV and covering letter to the HR Manager via the button below.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable application for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for a Young Women adn Girls Community Keyworker
Salary: £26,000 - £32,000
Location: Stratford
Hours: 35 Hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until March 2025
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
The Young Women’s Keyworker will work with young women aged 15-24 to provide specialist 1:1 support to those referred into the service. The service is designed to be a “whole system” response to women and girls in the Criminal Justice System, so a key part of the role will include building relationships with statutory and VCS agencies, to support and encourage more young women to access the Minerva service, as well as setting up specialist referral pathways for young women in the community.
About You:
To be successful as the Young Women’s Keyworker you will:
Bring an in-depth knowledge of issues facing women offenders and those at risk of offending; both in and out of the Criminal Justice System. Have a strong understanding of the context and challenges facing vulnerable young women and girls, including the impacts of domestic violence, mental health, and sexual health.
Bring a significant experience of working with young women experiencing issues related to offending and experience of community engagement, advocacy and support work with young people and have proven practical experience of using motivational interviewing and coaching techniques with young women and girls, using a woman-centred approach to build trust and rapport. You will demonstrate the ability to work in partnership with relevant statutory and voluntary groups, developing and maintaining strong constructive working relationships.
How to apply:
Please submit your up to date CV along with a covering letter to the Talent email address - PLEASE WRITE THE JOB TITLE IN THE *SUBJECT*
· Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 21 July 2024 @23:59
· Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
- A 35-hour working week
- An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
- Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
- Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee eye-care scheme
- Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
- Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
- Organisation wide away days
- Thorough induction and training
- Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
Our vision is for a world where everyone experiencing a mental health issue receives support and respect. Join our passionate, dedicated team and make a difference today.
About the role
Peer support roles are specifically for people who have lived experience of mental health problems. Through sharing wisdom from their own experiences, peer support staff will inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others. You will work with the Wellbeing Assessors and Team Leads to provide wellbeing support to patients within your particular Primary Care Network (PCN). This part of the Solent Mind Wellbeing Service provides one-to-one wellbeing support within the GP practices, working alongside the wider Primary Mental Health & Wellbeing Service.
Peer support is short-term support given to people who need extra support with the ‘doing’ side in their recovery journey. By using their own experiences to help each other and providing a safe space where people feel accepted and understood, Peer Support Workers encourage participants to identify their own strengths, triggers and life goals and support people to develop and use a range of skills and techniques to help their wellbeing.
This is a part-time role for 22.5 hours per week (over three weekdays: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday working across the New Forest PCN (Lymington/Milford-on-Sea/Lyndhurst).
About you
Educated to a minimum of level 2 standard or extensive relevant experience, you will have lived experience of mental health problems and using mental health services. Experience working with people with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity is desirable. You’ll also have excellent team-working skills, including listening, constructive feedback, respect and dignity, and skill-sharing.
About us
We're Solent Mind! We’re part of a network of over 100 Local Minds who tailor trusted mental health services to our communities. We set our own strategies and partnerships and rely on the support of our brilliant local fundraisers.
We collaborate with Mind to make sure their pioneering campaigns, information and research make a difference in Hampshire. Together, we make better mental health possible both locally and nationally.
Benefits
Our Gold Award for Workplace Wellbeing Index 2022/2023 and being a Mindful Employer reflects our commitment to our lively, friendly teams. We empower our people to have a voice, discover new opportunities and develop their careers. In addition to knowing you’re making a difference, you’ll also enjoy excellent benefits, including:
- Flexible working to promote a healthy work/life balance
- 25 days’ annual leave rising incrementally to 30 days per year (pro rata for part-time)
- Pension plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Season ticket and cycle-to-work scheme
If you’re ready to join the fight for mental health, visit our website to find out more and apply.
Closing date: Tuesday, 16 July 2024.
Posts may be subject to a relevant DBS check.
Solent Mind welcomes applications from all the communities in which we work. Appointments are made on merit.
Registered Charity No: 1081116. Registered with Limited Liability in England and Wales No: 4004500.
AllChild are seeking a creative Communications Officer to join the team and play a crucial role in raising awareness of AllChild’s mission and impact.
At a time of ambitious organisational growth, this is a brilliant opportunity for someone to grow their skills and knowledge and develop their career in the charity and education sector.
The Communications Officer will support AllChild’s external communications, with a focus on effectively planning and producing content for our social media channels, website and newsletter to increase engagement and build our profile.
This role will sit in our growing communications team, working closely with the Communications Manager to drive the communications function at AllChild, and also working collaboratively across teams and with key partners in our network and beyond.
They will have excellent attention to detail, a desire to create quality content, and great writing and communication skills.
Closing date: 29 July 2024