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Volunteer Coordinator

£25,000 + benefits (25 days annual leave, reward scheme and pension)

Leatherhead, Surrey

About the role:

We are looking to appoint a Volunteer Coordinator. This is a newly created role. The Volunteer Coordinator will support the Volunteer Manager in the development and delivery of Rainbow Trust’s volunteer programme.

The post holder will be the first point of contact for volunteering enquiries and will be involved in all aspects of the volunteer programme including recruitment. Induction, management, engagement and retention.

This is an excellent opportunity to maintain a breadth of volunteer coordinator experience with increased responsibility.

What we’re looking for:

Conscientious and disciplined approach to work – good customer service with the ability to liaise with different stakeholders, manage workload effectively.

A helpful and supportive team member – who can work collaboratively with others.

A high level of attention to detail and accuracy – producing precise, high quality, consistent work to meet deadlines.

Confident use of MSOffice – you have strong attention to detail, are comfortable working with data, and produce high quality work.

Ability to develop and maintain harmonious relationships – you have the ability to inspire and provide advice and support to all volunteers

What we offer:

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes:

• Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
• Access to the Blue Light Discount Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
• Time off in lieu
• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
• Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
• Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
• Pension scheme (we will contribute 5% of your salary and you will contribute at least 3%)
• The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and half day Christmas shopping
• A recommend a friend recruitment referral bonus

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed.

How to apply:

Please send your CV and a covering letter highlighting why your application meets the criteria set and should be considered above others to us via the link.

Interview dates: Interview dates to be confirmed

Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.

Salary: £34,085.47 per annum (plus £5,023.71 London Weighting Allowance if applicable)

Location: Remote, office based or flexible working

Contract: Permanent

Hours:   37.5 per week

Closing date: Wednesday the 11th of September at 11:30pm

Are you an enthusiastic and innovative fundraiser looking to work at one of the UK’s leading charities on homelessness and housing? If you are and have a passion to help the housing emergency join Shelter as a Senior Direct Marketing Manager – Digital Acquisition where you can put your digital fundraising expertise and curious thinking to use in our Individual Giving team and strive to make a difference.

About the role

This Senior Direct Marketing Executive position is within our acquisition team which is a fast-paced, dynamic, supportive team who bring in new donors across the Individual Giving portfolio. You’ll work alongside the Senior Direct Marketing Manager (Digital Acquisition) to lead on the following things:

• Digital fundraising campaigns and projects
• Managing relationships with agencies
• Managing budgets
• Maximising income opportunities
• Staying ahead of sector trends and insight
• Monitoring the achievement of financial and non-financial targets

Your key areas will be developing and leading on delivering our multi-million-pound campaign at winter and across Shelter’s individual supporter channels, propositions and product. Your work will help to drive us closer to ending the housing emergency.

About you

You’ll bring digital expertise, an audience understanding and your creative flair to develop standout digital campaigns. With a constant curiosity for industry leading creative campaigns, you will inspire the team and share your knowledge and skills. You will build strong relationships with colleagues, agencies and suppliers. You must also be skilled at project managing multiple campaigns while maintaining a high level of drive and commitment.

You’ll have a key eye for detail and will be comfortable interpreting and analysing data to make decisions and be confident to take risks, run tests and ultimately push our fundraising to the next level.

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team, for someone who is looking to excel in digital fundraising and marketing strategy and to deliver ambitious plans.

We are looking for candidates who have the following skills and knowledge listed below to apply for the role.

• Essential digital expertise: You have experience working in a fundraising and / or a marketing environment with a technical grasp of digital marketing and developing digital supporter / customer journeys and engagement, working across key digital platforms like Meta Business Suite, other social media platforms, Google Ads and Google Analytics.
• Direct marketing knowledge: You will have a solid understanding of best practice in marketing communications. You will have experience in drawing up digital marketing plans. You will be familiar with delivering marketing results in a customer focused environment such as fundraising and be able to manage and analyse marketing campaigns, as well as being able to digest complex data and extract key insights to inform strategies and campaigns and are able to comminate these effectively with the wider team.
• Effective communicator: An expert in communicating digitally, you are audience led and supporter / customer centric and will be dedicated to providing the best experience to Shelter supporters to reach acquisition and financial targets. You will have experience and be able to demonstrate your copywriting skills. You are a storyteller.
• Results-driven: You are an ideas person and are results-driven with a keen interest in the fundraising market. You are excited by the prospect of working in an innovative team to improve Shelter’s fundraising offerings.
• Prioritise diversity and inclusion: You will be excited to role model challenging internal and external stakeholders to encourage a more open and inclusive mindset and embed inclusion in product work.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About the team

Our Individual Giving team sits within our successful, growing Income Generation directorate and consists of three programmes - Supporter Acquisition, Direct Dialogue and Supporter Retention and Development. Together, we deliver a diverse programme of work with ambitious income targets that support our organisational strategy, across cash, regular giving and lottery products. We’ve grown quite a bit over the past few years and benefitted from both investment and opportunity for innovation. That’s resulted in us generating over £20m of unrestricted income every year. We’re also welcoming and supportive, firmly believe in developing our people and can offer you every opportunity to progress.

How to apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert approximately 1 page in length, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the following behaviours listed below throughout your responses:

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
• We create change and align behind our strategy

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them. 

Operational Support Admin Support Officer

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with disabilities?  Do you want to join a charity dedicated to helping children with disabilities and additional needs reach their full potential?

We are looking for a detail-oriented and dynamic Operational Support Officer to join the team in this part-time, hybrid working role.

Position: Operational Support Officer

Location: Bridgwater/hybrid

Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week over 3 days

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £25750 - £27334 per annum pro rata (£15,450 - £16,406 per annum based on 22.5 hours per week)

Closing date: Monday 9 September 2024 at 9.00am. Please note that the job may close earlier than the stated deadline if enough strong applications are received.

Interview Date: Week commencing 16 September 2024

About the role:

In this role, you will be crucial in ensuring accurate data management, consistent communications, and comprehensive team support, all whilst maintaining a positive and collaborative approach.

Your key responsibilities will include

• Coordinating administrative support across teams
• Maintaining accurate records and reports
• Acting as a central point of contact for communications
• Liaising with external partners
• Recruiting and managing volunteers
• Identify process improvements to enhance team productivity

About You

You will have experience of working in an administration role with proficiency in working with databases and client relationship management (CRM) systems; experience with Beacon is highly advantageous.

If you are a proactive problem-solver with exceptional organisational skills, strong communication abilities, and a passion for the charity’s mission, we want to hear from you! 

Join the team in transforming the lives of children with disabilities and ensuring operations run smoothly.

You will be asked to send your CV and Cover Letter as part of the application process.  Please note that the organisation are unable to progress anyone to interview without a Cover Letter, so please ensure you include it with your CV.

About the Organisation

The charity exists to help children with disabilities achieve greater independence by aiming to improve their mobility, communication skills and learning potential through a range of specialist therapies, and the children it works with have a range of conditions including autism, cerebral palsy and genetic disorders such as Down syndrome.

Benefits include:

• Flexible/hybrid working including ways to maintain home / work life balance
• Minimum 29 days annual leave pro rata (includes three days for Christmas shutdown and one for employees birthday) + 8 public holidays per annum pro rata, this increases with length of service to a maximum of 34 days + 8 bank holidays pro rata
• Enhanced sick leave
• 3% Employer pension contribution
• Training and Development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Long service awards

In summary, join a friendly team who look forward to welcoming and supporting you when you join the organisation!

The Trusts and Foundations Manager, who joined the team in January 2022, says:

‘Since I arrived at the organisation in early 2022, my happiness, sense of belonging, and work-life balance have changed my life beyond words. At the organisation, you are part of a team, within a family and friendly atmosphere, all with the same goal, which is focused on helping children reach their full potential’.

The charity is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Other roles you may have experience with could include Operations, Operations Support, Operational Support, Admin, Administrator, Administration, Operations Administrator, Volunteer, Volunteer Engagement, Admin Support, Administration Support, Senior Administrator, Senior Admin, Fundraising, Fundraiser.

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

1. Ensure that all procedures associated with stock handling and cash handling are implemented in an accurate and timely manner.

2. Ensure that the highest possible levels of service are delivered to all customers.

3. Ensure front of house areas are clean and meet the highest standards and that all customer interactions result in a safe and enjoyable experience.

4. Operate to the organisation’s standard opening and closing procedures.

5. Ensure deliveries are received in accordance with company procedures.

6. Maintain security of stock holding and ensure effective stock usage.

7. Maintain shelves and stock in line with agreed planograms and report any stock shortages or order requirements to Operations Supervisor.

8. Assist with merchandising tasks, marketing, point of sale and promotional activities.

9. Identify and communicate improvements in processes to the Operations Supervisor.

10.  Assist with training and development of new staff where necessary.

11.  Assist with occasional bakery within our Uni express store.

12.  Ensure to complete any food and hygiene training procedures.

About the role:

The European College of Equine Internal Medicine (ECEIM) was established in 2000 and is a not-for-profit speciality college that oversees the training, examination and completion/maintenance of credential requirements of veterinarians who are equine internal medicine specialists, referred to as ECEIM Diplomates. Currently the college is run by a team of dedicated trustees and are eager to take the next step and create capacity for growth.

This is a brand new role and in which you will have the opportunity to shape and develop what a successful Chief Operating Officer looks like for this exciting and far reaching college. Your role will be to enable ECEIM to operate more effectively in order to facilitate the College’s growth, working with the board members to understand their vision, and work to enhance, develop and support on existing  key processes and procedures that help the college to run effectively. This role will ultimately support ECEIM’s mission and key objectives to advance equine internal medicine in Europe and increase the competency of those who practice in this field.

Whilst this role has an exciting future focus, a key part of your remit will be to oversee the day-to-day running of the college and help ensure everything is working well, keeping abreast of important deadlines such as key governance and compliance or liaising with external partner firms to ensure that they deliver key events on ECEIM’s behalf.

While much of your role may be administrative or operational in nature at first, there is also great scope to input into the colleges longer term strategic direction, all of which is leading to sustainable growth and increasing the impact of what ECEIM have set out to do.

About you:

You’ll bring both a practical and solutions based mindset as well as the ability to see the bigger picture in order to facilitate ECEIM’s longer term strategy. As this is a brand new role you will need to feel confident in the listening and learning phase as well as being able to see the improvements, recommend developments and create any next steps needed to support the ECEIM board and ultimately get the role off the ground.

You  will have the chance to utilise your experience in both big picture thinking, as well as your ability to design and develop processes and ways of working that will help ECEIM to take the next steps.

Using your excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills you’ll be able to foster positive relationships with volunteers, members and other professional bodies, including working directly with  ECEIM’s key committees, helping them stay connected, informed and working as best as they can.

You will also bring a strong financial awareness and both ‘know how’ to action financial processes, working with the treasurer, but also to be able to spot when specialist skills may be needed to support you. Experience with data analysis and reporting is essential.

Whilst it is advantageous for you to have held a similar role before, a background in project or programme management, leading a department, operations management or financial management could bring the blend of key skills that will help you be successful in this role.

An understanding of academia and the importance of professionalism, credentials and high level qualifications is helpful and while an understanding the importance of ECEIM’s mission and animal welfare is essential, you don't need to have necessarily had any experience in the animal welfare sector.

What we can offer you:

Salary: circa £30,000 to £32,000 per annum, actual (circa £56,000 to £60,000 FTE). This would be reviewed on an annual basis.

Location: Remote role, working from home. UK based.

Hours of work: Your contracted hours are 20 hours per week. Exact working pattern can be discussed with the successful candidate. With a role at this level you may be expected to be flexible with that pattern at times, and as ECEIM’s remit is across Europe and beyond, you may also have the opportunity to travel with the role.

Pension: ECEIM will provide a pension contribution of 3% of salary; the employee will contribute a minimum of 5% of salary.

Holiday: 28 days annual leave FTE pro rata, so 15 days for 20 hours per week; plus Bank Holidays.

Probation: The role is subject to a 6 months’ probationary period.

About ECEIM

The European College of Equine Internal Medicine (ECEIM) is a not-for-profit speciality college that oversees the training, examination and completion/maintenance of credential requirements of veterinarians who are equine internal medicine specialists.

The ECEIM was established in 2000 and in 2010 became a fully recognised member of the European Board of Veterinary Specialisation (EBVS), a regulatory Board of all European veterinary specialty colleges. As a recognised EBVS specialist in equine internal medicine serves the veterinary patient, its owner and the public by providing expert care for horses, ponies, donkeys, mules and other Equidae with medical diseases. Furthermore, an ECEIM Diplomate aims to increase the competency of those who practice in this field through training and dissemination of knowledge.

The ECEIM aims to encourage research and other contributions to the advancement of knowledge in this area and to assist this, arranges an annual international meeting where the latest research focusing on equine internal medicine is presented and new developments in this field shared with colleagues. The ECEIM actively works to help establish approved training programmes throughout Europe through  structured training programme.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 6th September 2024.

No agencies please.

Ivy Rock Partners is recruiting an interim Financial Controller/Deputy Director role for a top London University to start at the end of September for 6-9 months.

This role will be to lead teams across Income, Treasury and Accounts Payable - so would suit a strong technical Accountant with experience managing large teams - via 3 direct reports. Great benefits, and the usual generous paid annual leave universities offer (40+ days) and central London offices with hybrid working.

Purpose of the role:

Reporting to the Director of Finance this role will lead the development of the University’s financial transaction functions to meet the strategic and operational needs of the University.

The post holder will be a driver for change and will work collaboratively with key stakeholders, recognising the importance of clear guidance, communication and the benefits of continuously improving systems to support effective delivery. Crucially, the post holder will be responsible for leading a customer focused approach to departmental services and building customer/supplier relations.

• Working collaboratively with colleagues to lead and deliver major strategic projects and initiatives which form part of the wider University strategy.
• To be an active member of the Finance Department’s Senior leadership team, identifying and contributing to initiatives to support the strategic development of the Finance Department.
• To ensure a strategic approach is taken to developing and delivering the Finance Department operating plan, taking account of stakeholder needs, internal and external drivers, and ensuring that efficiency and effectiveness is at its core.
• To role model appropriate leadership behaviours and be a positive driver of change, developing and embedding a culture of professional excellence and continuous improvement within the finance department.
• To build the capability and capacity of all finance staff to deliver outstanding customer service and excellent student experience, appropriately mapping out career paths to develop talent, and support staff engagement and professional development.
• To develop and monitor the use of KPIs / metrics and reports as a means of monitoring service delivery, performance and data quality, and driving innovation.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders throughout the University to ensure that Finance is providing a responsive and excellent service.
• Effectively communicate Finance approaches, outcomes and challenges with stakeholders including Executive Board, governance committees and external stakeholders. Communications should include meetings, presentations and formal papers.
• Lead and manage the income service functions to support the University’s growth strategy and ensure; an excellent student/customer experience, compliance with regulations, and that robust systems are in place to manage the risks associated with income management.
• Ensure that the University’s debtors are managed and controlled and that strategies are in place that support recovery.
• Drive the development and implementation of the University’s payment acceptance strategy to deliver payment platforms and related systems that are secure, provide an excellent customer experience, meet diverse payment expectations, deliver value for money and support the University’s strategy.
• Oversee the operational framework to ensure the University continues to comply with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards.
• Oversee the development of the University’s policies and procedures to ensure compliance with anti money laundering regulations.
• Support the development of systems and procedures which enable the payment of bursaries, prizes, refunds and other credits to students.
• Support the development and management of processes which enable the disbursement of US Federal Aid to students including the annual audit of these records and returns to the US dept of education.
• Lead and manage the expenditure service function to ensure an excellent customer experience, compliance with regulations, and that effective systems, controls and processes are in place to manage the risks associated with expenditure (both accounts payable and staff expenses).
• Develop management information to enable supplier spend analysis and enable the work of the Expenditure team to inform the development of purchasing and procurement strategies.
• Lead, manage and co-ordinate the functions of an effective and efficient Treasury Services team, including excellent customer service, compliance with policies and procedures, and an effective controls framework to manage the risks associated with the University’s cash resources.
• Ensure income, expenditure and treasury systems are audit ready and oversee the production of all information for year end purposes. Ensure any audit recommendations are owned and implemented where appropriate.
• Lead ad hoc finance related reviews, including due diligence and financial investigations and to prepare reports as may be required from time to time.
• Co-ordinance the University’s fraud response including responsibility for first line reporting and escalation and ensuring effective procedures for fraud reporting.
• Keep the University’s banking arrangements under review to ensure that there are appropriate banking arrangements in place, that meet the needs of the University’s operating model.
• Ensure that the University’s cash resources are managed and invested in accordance with the policy for the Short-Term Investment of Funds including the performance review, appointment and day to day management of the University’s fund managers.
• Oversee the University’s cashflow ensuring that liquidity levels and covenant compliance are in place; ensure that effective cashflow planning and reporting mechanisms are in place for decision making.
• Continuously review and update all policies and guidance, including Standing Financial Orders, Financial Regulations and Financial Procedures.

Who we are:

Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background. 

Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen. 

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

Summary of Role

The Senior Data Protection Officer (DPO) will play a critical role in overseeing Muslim Aid’s data protection strategy and its implementation to ensure compliance with data protection regulations. This position involves safeguarding the personal data of beneficiaries, employees, donors, and partners, and integrating data protection principles into all aspects of the organisation’s operations.

This is a permanent, part-time position, requiring three days a week.

About the Role:

1. Monitor and ensure compliance with all applicable data protection laws and regulations, including GDPR, and other relevant legislation in the countries where INGO operates.
2. Develop, update, and maintain the organisation’s data protection policies, procedures, and guidelines to reflect current legal requirements and best practices.
3. Develop and implement a comprehensive data protection strategy that aligns with the organisation’s mission and operational needs, ensuring data protection is embedded in all processes and activities.
4. Develop and deliver comprehensive training programmes on data protection principles and specific legal requirements, including SAR handling, to educate all relevant stakeholders.
5. Lead the organisation’s response to data breaches, including investigation, mitigation, notification, and reporting to relevant authorities and stakeholders.
6. Act as the primary point of contact for individuals regarding their personal data. This includes responding to queries about data handling practices etc.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. Bachelor’s degree in law, Information Security, IT, or a related field.
2. Proven experience in data protection, privacy law, or a related field, preferably within an INGO or non-profit environment.
3. In-depth knowledge of global data protection laws and practices, including GDPR, and an understanding of the legal and regulatory environments in the countries where INGO operates.
4. Strong understanding of information technology and data management practices, with the ability to work effectively with ICT professionals to implement technical data protection measures.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to a diverse audience and influence behaviour at all levels of the organisation.
6. High level of integrity and professional ethics, with a commitment to upholding the organisation’s values and mission.

Why you should Apply:

Join us as a Senior Data Protection Officer at Muslim Aid, where you can make a real impact. We seek someone passionate about data protection and problem-solving to lead our compliance efforts and safeguard personal data for beneficiaries, employees, donors, and partners. Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to integrating data protection principles across our operations and making a positive difference through your expertise.

Benefits you will enjoy working for us: 

• 37 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Privilege days) 
• Hybrid working
• Paid time off for medical appointments 
• 2 hours lunch break on Fridays 
• Time off in Lieu (TOIL) 
• Pension Scheme

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV. 

Associate Director

We are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. The Associate Director – East of England will lead the Stroke Association’s work in East of England to significantly increase their reach and impact, making a positive difference to the lives of people affected by stroke.

If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!

Position: S11194 Associate Director – East of England

Location: Home-based, East of England. Extensive travel will be required as part of this role (including team meetings in the East of England and other work related meetings)

Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week (but applications from those seeking 14 to 21 hours per week will be considered.

Salary: circa £36,637 per annum for 21 hours per week, pro rata for less hours. Inner London weighting £2,370 per annum, pro rata for less hours or outer London weighting £1,260 per annum, pro rata for less hours may be applied in accordance to where you live

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 16 September 2024

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

Interviews will be held via Teams. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.

The Role

Reporting to the Executive Director of Locality Impact our Locality Impact Directorate is responsible for the effective delivery of high quality commissioned and non-commissioned support to stroke survivors and carers. We provide a range of support for people from the early days after stroke throughout their recovery and into the longer term, working closely with our network of volunteers, Stroke Association support groups, and independent groups as part of the Stroke Group Network.

You’ll lead a motivated and engaged team of staff and volunteers to:

· Champion and support improvements to NHS stroke services, building effective relationships with key stakeholders and influencing local stroke policy and practice

· Increase the reach and impact of locality delivered services to ensure all new stroke survivors in the East of England receive the support they need to rebuild their lives after stroke

· Engage with the wider stroke community to put stroke on the map and ensure stroke survivors have the support they need, with a focus on addressing health inequalities

About You

You will have:

· Senior-level experience in advocacy/influencing; service delivery or community engagement and development.

· Senior level experience influencing local or national policy change, ideally in health and social care.

· Substantial experience of holding senior-level relationships with partner organisations, ideally in health and social care / the NHS and a strong understanding of systems leadership.

· Substantial experience of leading high performing teams and large distributed teams (paid staff and volunteers) and an inspiring and motivational approach to leadership.

The East of England comprises of the areas within the Integrated Care Boards of: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Norfolk and Waveney, Suffolk and North East Essex, Mid and South Essex, Hertfordshire and West Essex, Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.

This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.

To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.

Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter. Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.

We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.

We’re working to improve the diversity of our team.  Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.

We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. 

Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!

You may also have experience in areas such as Engagement, Community Engagement, Health Policy, Advocacy, etc.

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

Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. We are one of the largest student-led organisations in the UK. It is a charity with over 48,000 members. We provide opportunities for 300 staff and have an annual turnover of more than £10.5m.

We are looking for an Academic Representation and Communities Coordinator who will help us develop and motivate 1000’s of volunteers in their role as Student Academic Leaders at a global top 10 university.

We’re looking a candidate who is passionate about developing an empowered community of leaders who are ready to represent their fellow students to bring about change at UCL.

We are on a journey to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world and we want you to join us on that mission.

The role is a full-time and permanent contract.

Job description

The post holder will train, onboard and develop developing 1000’s of volunteers in their role as Academic Representatives. The role will provide support for our Academic Reps, to ensure they are empowered to bring about change at UCL that improves the lives of students. You’ll help our volunteers recognise the transferable skills they’ve gained, continue their leadership journeys and enhance their career prospects. The role holder will liaise with our Departmental Societies Team in the creation of ‘Departmental Hubs’ within the University which have a focus on representation, community building and community volunteering.

Knowledge and experience you can bring to the role:

• Previous experience of developing volunteers and delivering training.
• Experience of event management and communications.
• Knowledge and understanding of membership led organisations.
• Awareness of current issues and themes in Higher Education and Students’ Unions.

Skills you can bring to the role:

• Enthusiasm and a can do, problem solving attitude.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to present information clearly to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to engage with others in an approachable and inclusive manner.

How to apply

Please click Apply to be taken to our application form on our website.

Applicants should note that CVs will not be accepted and that the statement of support for application should address the selection criteria in the person specification and outline your reasons for applying.

Interviews will take place on Monday 16 September, 2024.

PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD A CV OR A COVER LETTER AS THESE ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

Please complete and upload the application form via Breathe HR. Your application will be rejected without a completed application form. Download the application form from the vacancy documents at the bottom.

If you have any problems with attaching the form, please send it to talent @ bookmarkreading . org

At Bookmark Reading Charity, we exist to change children’s life stories through the joy of reading. Bookmark Reading Charity is looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Marketing and Communications Executive to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about marketing and wants to make a positive impact through their work. As the Marketing and Communications Executive, you will support the marketing team in a variety of tasks, from creating content and social media listening to assisting with PR, events and campaigns. You will provide general marketing support to other functions within the charity, helping to ensure our message reaches the right audiences.
 

Key Responsibilities:

Content Creation:

• Assist the Digital Marketing Executive in the creation of engaging content for various channels, including social media, newsletters, blogs, and website updates. 
• Support the design and production of marketing materials, such as flyers, posters, and digital assets. 
• Help develop and maintain a content calendar to ensure consistent and timely communication.

Design:

•  Assist the Digital Marketing Manager in the scheduling and management of the Senior Visual Communications Officer’s design schedule 
• Organise, feedback and manage marketing briefs that come into the Marketing team from multiple support functions 

Social Media Management:

• As required, support the Digital Marketing Executive with Bookmark’s social media accounts by scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, and responding to comments and DM’s.
•  Assist in creating social media campaigns that align with broader marketing objectives.
•  Track and report on social media performance, providing insights to optimize future activities.

Email Marketing:

• Assist in the development and distribution of email campaigns, including newsletters, volunteer updates, and event promotions.
•  Manage email lists and ensure data accuracy, adhering to GDPR guidelines.
•  Monitor email campaign performance and suggest improvements based on analytics. 

Event Support:

• Support the Volunteers team by helping plan and execute events, both virtual and in-person, aimed at volunteer recruitment, fundraising, and awareness-building.
•  Assist with event logistics, including coordination with venues, vendors, and attendees.
•  Support the promotion of events through various channels to maximize attendance and engagement. 

Campaign Support:

• Assist in the planning and execution of marketing campaigns to drive volunteer sign-ups, donations, and brand awareness.
•  Work with the team to develop campaign materials and track their effectiveness.
•  Provide administrative support across projects and workstreams, such as managing campaign timelines, stakeholder communications, budgets, and reporting.

General Marketing Support:

• Provide day-to-day support to the marketing team, including managing enquiries, reports, updating databases, and maintaining records.
•  Collaborate with other teams within the charity to ensure marketing efforts are aligned with overall objectives.
•  Contribute to brainstorming sessions and bring fresh ideas to the table.

Person Specification:

Education:

• A degree in marketing, communications, media, or equivalent experience or qualifications will be considered. 

Experience:

• Some experience in a marketing, communications, or related role (through internships, volunteer work, or previous employment at a similar level)
•  Familiarity with marketing activity, management, content creation, social media and basic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Spark).
•  Experience in the charity or non-profit sector is beneficial but not mandatory. 

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
•  Creative thinking with the ability to generate ideas and solve problems.
•  Good organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
•  Basic understanding of digital marketing principles, including social media, email marketing, and content creation.
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic familiarity with CRM systems or marketing tools.

Attributes:

• Passionate about literacy and education, and committed to Bookmark’s mission.
•  Eager to learn, with a proactive approach to professional development.
•  A team player who can collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
•  Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to take on a variety of tasks.
•  Effective time management, able to organise multiple work streams and projects. 

Internally your job title will be Recovery Worker.

You’re caring, flexible and creative, thrive under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and really enjoy helping others to live as independently as possible. You’d also like to be part of an organisation that counts on the professionalism, insight, expertise and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people they work with. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship’s Abbots Bank as a Recovery Worker.

Abbots Bank is a mental health, supported housing and community based service, working to a recovery model. We provide a range of support services for people with mental ill health to access in their local community, including outreach support, peer support and supported housing. We have been operating in the area for a number of years and offer a staffed service to our residents aged 18 and upwards.

We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone. That’s where you come in. Responsible for helping and inspiring the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community, we’ll rely on you to work with them to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations. Whether it’s developing their domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, one thing’s for sure ‐ you will have every chance to shine.

No relevant experience is required as full training will be provided, although candidates with an understanding of mental health issues and/or lived experience would be welcomed. More important is your caring and compassionate nature and empathy and enthusiasm for helping others. Whatever your background, you’ll need to be happy to work both independently and within a team and willing to be part of a weekly rota system.

In return for your skills and enthusiasm, this role comes with some really great benefits and excellent training and development opportunities.

Due to the nature of the role, a driving licence and access to a car is essential.

We have two permanent part-time roles available requiring the post holder to work 22.5 hours per week on a rota, including weekends and evenings.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and welcome applications from those with Lived Experience.

This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you are right for the role.

On 1st June 2024, Richmond Fellowship, part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. In October 2024, Humankind will be renamed to reflect the new organisation.

Purposeful planning. Cutting-edge strategies. A brighter future for all. 

Senior Marketing Executive (Brand and integrated campaigns)

£30,000 - £35,000 plus

Reports to: Marketing Manager

Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement

Contract: 6 month fixed-term contract or Secondment Opportunity

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week (compressed hours will be considered)

Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)

Closing date: We are reviewing applications as they come in and therefore will be interviewing on an ongoing basis, please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment

Recruitment process: Competency based interview via Microsoft Teams

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

**Flexible working options available, including hybrid (SE London office), or remote working (must be based in the UK)**

We are working with a renowned arts organisation that strives to make music-making more accessible to young people and audiences in the UK. Their alumni include major artists, Grammy award winners and Mercury nominees.

It’s a great time to join as they develop their community around a new location in South East London, embark on ambitious artistic collaborations within and beyond jazz, and work in partnership with music education organisations around the country to address structural inequalities in music education.

The Head of Development will be a key member of SLT and work closely with the Chief Executive to develop and implement the preexisting fundraising strategy and contribute to the organisation’s communications and PR strategy. They will inherit a strategically developed portfolio of relationships and income streams, with particular strengths in trusts and foundations, and a strong network of individual donors and corporates. There is also a growing legacy circle, created in response to a recent bequest of £1M+. The Head of Development will line manage a small team of two in collaboration with the Communications Manager – the Development & Communications Coordinator, and the Marketing & Communications Coordinator.

The team are small and friendly, comprising of passionate and dedicated people who share the organisation’s vision of just and equitable access to music education for all. Flexible working is a priority and the organisation supports employees to balance work with caring or other responsibilities, or those returning to work after a break.

Please note that interviews will take place on a rolling basis. Therefore, please get in touch with Joe ASAP to discuss the role further and make an application.

As Head of Development you will:

• Work alongside the Chief Executive to develop and implement the fundraising strategy and develop marketing and communications efforts, ensuring cohesive and impactful messaging to effectively engage donors and stakeholders
• Lead on optimising income from trusts & foundations, individuals, corporates and legacies
• Personally manage a diverse portfolio of trusts, foundations and statutory sources with focus on securing 5- and 6-figure gifts
• Deliver a high standard of supporter care tailored to the level of giving, including nurturing their successful new Legacy Club
• Manage an annual series of fundraising events, from relaxed open days to formal receptions
• Create a persuasive Case for Support and equip trustees and staff to advocate effectively for our work

Ideal skills and experience include: 

• Experience of securing 5- and 6-figure grants from a range of trust, statutory and/or individual sources
• Tailoring applications to appeal to a diverse range of funders/donors, which may include drawing together distinct areas of activity to create bespoke packages
• An outgoing, approachable and professional manner in dealing with donors, prospects and other stakeholders
• Enthusiasm for working with young artists and musicians and broadening access to participatory arts for all young people

The organisation are keen to provide equality of opportunity to a wide range of prospective candidates as they expand the diversity of staff and musicians. Whilst they hope to attract candidates with the experience outlined in the person specification, they encourage applications from those who do not fulfil all stated criteria.

Employee benefits include:

• Flexible working
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with office closure between Christmas and new year being the norm
• TOIL for out of hours work
• Attending gigs for free, including the annual two-night Ronnie Scott’s residency, and other cultural and sector events throughout the year

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER (ISLE OF SHEPPEY)

HOURS: Flexible up to 1 FTE to be discussed at interview

24 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT

SALARY:  £26,072 - £28,615 p.a. for 1FTE, pro rata to contracted hours

Oasis Charitable Trust is a multi-national charity supporting communities in 8 countries worldwide. Our vision is for building healthy communities: places where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their full potential.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Community Development Worker to work as part of our Oasis Hub on the Isle of Sheppey, to engage and work with the community by helping them to access Hub activities, and the social supermarket project.

Key responsibilities will be:

1. To deliver the Sheppey Support Bus project and ensure its day-to-day operational tasks are fulfilled.
2. To liaise with our community partners including supermarkets, Fairshare etc to support and provide for Oasis activities, including the Sheppey Support Bus.
3. To monitor and evaluate activities using monitoring tools available to the team.
4. To develop other opportunities that will enhance our offer to the local community.

The successful post holder must have:

• A relevant professional qualification in Community Work or able to demonstrate qualification by experience.
• Successful experience of working with complex communities.
• The ability to deal with private information and sensitive issues with a calm and confident approach in difficult situations.
• Ability to function in diverse settings and with a wide range of professional agencies.
• Self-motivation, resilience, excellent organisational/administrative and inter-personal skills are essential for this role.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something pioneering on the Isle of Sheppey and to help make a difference to communities on a local level, while individually improving the life chances of everyone.  As part of the package, Oasis offers:

• A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution.
• A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays).

If you are interested in this position, please email your most recent CV and covering letter. For further information please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs Website.  In your covering letter, please answer the following questions:

1. Expand on your CV to explain how your skills and experience meets the Job Description. Give specific examples.
2. What personal attributes does a person need to do well as a Community Development Worker?
3. How do you see the Oasis ethos and 9 Habits being displayed in this role?

Completed applications should be returned by 12 noon Tuesday 10th September 2024

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 18th September 2024

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know.

Applicants must be able to prove their right to work in the UK. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889