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Head of Media, PR & Editorial
Permanent
Salary: £45,000-£50,000 per annum, plus benefits
London N1/Home - We're a hybrid working employer, meaning you're required to come into the office at least 2 days per week currently Tuesday, and Wednesday or Thursday.
Full-time – 37.5 hours a week
Closing date: 5pm, Sunday 13th October 2024
First Interviews: w/c 21st October 2024
Second interviews: w/c 28th October 2024
World Cancer Research Fund explores how diet, weight and physical activity affect your risk of developing cancer. As an international network of charities, we’ve been funding life-saving research, influencing global healthcare policy, and educating the public on how to make informed choices since 1982. While society continues to search for a cure, our prevention and survival work is helping people to live longer, happier, and healthier lives – free from the devastating effects of cancer.
We now have an exciting opening for a Head of Media, PR & Editorial. The postholder will be responsible for developing and supporting key campaigns and strategies that help to promote and explain the work, impact, health messaging and funding needs to diverse audiences. You will achieve these through PR and media relations, awareness-raising campaign development, supporter stories, celebrity/ambassador management, and the management of a small team, including staff and specialist consultant support.
We are seeking an experienced communications professional with demonstrable expertise and a track-record of success in managing communications for a charity, health or science-related organisation, including developing successful media strategies, with positive press coverage, and writing clear, engaging copy for different audiences across digital and social media channels. The successful candidate will also have proven experience planning and managing multiple cross-departmental projects.
Application Details:
If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK.
Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit World Cancer Research Fund and equip you for the role.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
WCRF is a UK cancer prevention charity. We look at how diet, weight and physical activity affect the risk of developing and surviving cancer.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Bank Retail Assistant
Team: Retail
Salary range/pay band: £14.74 per hour
Reports to: Head of Volunteer Development and Retail
Direct reports: n/a
Hours: Ad hoc as required
Location: Allocated shop
Introduction to Shooting Star Children’s Hospices
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices are a leading children’s hospice charity caring for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families. We support families across Surrey and Southwest London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.
At the heart of the hospice are our dedicated clinical staffs. Their exceptional commitment and professionalism is commented on by so many of the supported children and their families.
It costs £10.5 million a year to maintain our current level of care. Only 30% of that income comes from government funding via the NHS or local authorities, so we rely on our supporters’ generosity to keep the service running. We employ 175 staff, including 98 nursing and medical staff, providing hospice and community-based services to around 700 families.
Predominantly we work with families living in the Northwest and Southwest of London and Surrey, although will accept children outside these geographical areas if they do not have access to specialist palliative care support locally. We have a reputation for delivering high quality care. We have a CQC rating of ‘Outstanding’
Introduction
Retail and Volunteers Team: Our Retail and Volunteers Team manages our charity shops and volunteer programs, which play a crucial role in supporting our mission. They recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers to staff our shops and assist with various tasks, such as sorting donations and serving customers. Additionally, they oversee the operations of our retail outlets, ensuring that they are efficiently run to generate income for our hospices.
Part 1: Job Profile
a) Main purpose of job
In the absence of the manager or assistant managers to lead a team of volunteers to maximise sales, deliver excellent customer service and ensure that the shop premises and assets are maintained to a high standard, according to legal requirements and Shooting Star Children’s Hospices (SSCH) policies and procedures.
Decision Making Authority
The post holder will be required to make decisions on the quality, and suitability of donations before they are placed on sale. Depending on the length of the cover period they may be required to dress the windows. (They will follow price guidelines and existing display layout throughout the shop.)
The post holder will work with eCommerce Manager to decide if items would be suitable for selling at a higher price on eBay or through a promotional event and set these aside for the manager of the shop to deal with on their return.
The post holder will support with rostering of the team of volunteers where necessary and delegation of duties and jobs.
Essential and desirable skills and experience
Essential
• Experience in either retail or charity retail.
• Administrative/cash handling experience
• Experience of dealing with customers and maintaining a high level of customer service
• Car owner/driver
• Verbal and written communication skills
• IT skills
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with changing priorities
• Organisational and prioritising skills
Desirable
• Experience of managing a team of volunteers or staff.
b)Scope of job
The post holder for the duration of the absence of the manager or assistant manager will have control over rostering of the team of staff and volunteers, and delegation of duties and jobs.
1. Customer service
2. Processing and pricing of donations
3. Merchandising, display and promotion of stock and housekeeping
4. Sales and financial reporting
5. Coordination of volunteer team
Part 2: Main duties and key responsibilities
a) Customer Service – 25%
• Dealing with customer queries and complaints courteously and effectively
• Informing the Head of Volunteer Development and Retail of any serious incidents or complaints
• Ensure that any refunds are processed in line with SSCH refunds policy
• Ensure that the advertised trading hours of the shop are adhered to
• Ensure relevant documents are completed in the event of an incident/accident and reported accordingly
b) Processing donations – 25%
• Process all donations as soon as possible, prioritising Gift Aid and high value items
• Prepare and clean items appropriately for display
• Oversee the recycling and arranging of collections
• Promote Gift Aid is at all available opportunities
• Ensure that the ongoing need for donations is publicised
• Price and ticket all items according to pricing strategy for the shop and ensure that all pricing and ticketing complies with legislation
• Ensure that stock is properly managed and rotated in accordance with latest guidance
• Identify high value or specialist items that may need to be sold in another capacity
c) Merchandising, display and promotion of stock, maintenance of high standards throughout the shop – 20%
• Ensure that all merchandise is displayed attractively and that the window display is eye-catching
• Ensure that there are high standards of cleanliness and tidiness in all areas of the shop
• Publicise promotions and special events
• Support and promote Corporate events as required
• Purchase consumables and stock items in a timely manner
d) Sales and financial reporting – 10%
• In the absence of the manager/assistant ensure that daily/weekly financial reports are submitted and that any discrepancies are investigated
• Keep the Head of Volunteer Development and Retail fully informed and updated regarding the performance of the shop and any issues which may impact this
• Ensure that the Manager/Assistant Manager and shop volunteer team are kept informed of the shop’s performance
• Ensure that the till procedures are always followed by volunteers
• Ensure that issues affecting trade are monitored and communicated
• Ensure trading standards regulations are complied with
• Ensure that all financial documentation is correctly completed and up to date and is sent to the finance team in a timely manner, highlighting any issues
• Ensure that purchases from the shop by staff and volunteers are processed according to SSCH policy and that the appropriate records kept
• Ensure that charity donations by cash/cheque/card are processed according to SSCH policy and procedure guide
e) Coordination of volunteer team – 20%
• Ensure that volunteers are fully briefed on shop priorities and performance
• When required roster the volunteer team to ensure maximum productivity
• Create a positive working environment in which equality and diversity are well-managed and volunteers can do their best
• Plan, delegate and allocate tasks to the team, offering support for the volunteer team as appropriate
f) Other duties
• The post holder will be able and willing to get to and work in a number of shops and be available across seven days per week.
• The post holder will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service check
• The post holder must live within the area of work
g) Mandatory Criteria
1. Other duties
The post holder will be working in a developing environment and they will therefore be expected to undertake other appropriate duties as required for the effective operation of Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
2. Professional Codes of Conduct
The post holder will be required to respect professional codes of conduct and practice relevant to their role, as appropriate.
3. Health and Safety
Be responsible for health and safety in the area under their control and ensure that they are familiar with Shooting Star Children’s Hospices policy on health and safety at work.
4. Mandatory Training
The post holder will attend all mandatory training relevant to their role
5. Our values and behaviours
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is a leading children’s hospice charity for babies, children and young people with life –limiting conditions, and their families. We require that all of our staff share our common values and display behaviors that will enable us to achieve our goals.
Professionalism – we will safeguard our families, each other and our organisation by working to ethical and professional standards at all times.
Respect – We will treat each other with the utmost respect.
Integrity – We will be open, honest and transparent in all that we do.
Diversity – We will respect individuality and ensure inclusion and fairness to all.
Excellence – We will strive for excellence in all that we do.
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of children and young people. All staff members are expected to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures. This includes undergoing appropriate training, following reporting protocols for any concerns related to child welfare, and promoting a safe and supportive environment for children and young people. Before commencing employment, successful candidates will be required to provide satisfactory references and undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Part 3: Person specification: Qualifications, experience and skill levels
a) Qualifications
Essential
• 5 GSCE’s A-C or equivalent including Maths and English
• Car driver/owner with full clean license
Desirable
• Retail or customer service qualification
b) Experience
Essential
• Experience in retail or charity retail either as a volunteer or employee.
• Administrative/cash handling experience
Desirable
• Experience of managing a team of volunteers or staff.
c) Knowledge and Skills
Essential
• Experience of dealing with customers and maintaining a high level of customer service
• Car owner/driver
• Verbal and written communication skills
• IT skills
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with changing priorities
• Organisational and prioritising skills
d) General attributes
Essential
• A self starter with the ability to work independently and take the initiative whilst knowing when to delegate jobs to others within the team
• Is organised and methodical and able to multi-task
• Works well in a team and on own initiative
• Is able to build good relationships with others
• Is flexible and willing to undertake varied responsibilities as part of a team
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.
We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.
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We’re looking for a Research Funding Administrator to join our team
Salary: £30,291
Base: Central Edinburgh/hybrid
Hours: Full time and permanent. 35 hours a week over core working hours of 10am - 3pm, Monday to Friday, with a one-hour lunch break. The office is open 8am – 6pm daily and our hybrid working policy requires all full-time employees to work at least two days a week in the Edinburgh office.
Benefits: 10% employer pension contribution; employee assistance programme and counselling service; enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay; enhanced sick pay; 31 days’ paid holiday/year plus four paid winter public holidays; 2-weeks fully remote working/year; three paid carer days/year; death in service benefit; cycle to work and travel season ticket schemes.
To support the Team’s work-life balance, we work a nine-day fortnight where the charity is closed every second Friday.
About the role and why we need you
To help start new cancer cures and save lives, we are looking for a Research Funding Administrator to join the busy Research team at Worldwide Cancer Research. As Research Funding Administrator, you will be part of the team running the Charity’s multi-million-pound response-mode funding programme for discovery cancer research. Reporting to the Research Funding Manager, you will assist with the processing of funding applications, their review by external experts and the charity’s Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC), and the administration and financial management of the resulting awards.
This role will give you the opportunity to make an impact every day and to demonstrate our charity values in your day-to-day work. If this sounds appealing, we would love you to apply.
· Please note your cover letter will be key to the success of your application and applications without cover letters may not be considered.
· Please tell us where you first saw this job advertised.
Who are we?
At Worldwide Cancer Research, we start new cures. Cancer is still one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but cutting-edge science can give us hope. Discovery research seeks to uncover new knowledge that could change the way we think about cancer. It reveals new ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer that can save lives.
We actively seek unconventional and imaginative ideas from scientists at all stages of their career, across the globe. In some cases, we are the only organisation that will fund a scientist’s idea. We take an unbiased approach to research funding by focusing on supporting only the best ideas for new cures. By having a diverse research portfolio, we increase our chances of finding breakthroughs.
Our vision is of a day when no life is cut short by cancer, and we believe we can achieve this by starting the life-saving advances of the future by sowing the seeds of discoveries. Anyone that helps bring forward breakthroughs – including our staff, our supporters, and the researchers we fund – is a Curestarter.
As a charity, we are committed to opportunity without barriers, and we are striving to seek, value and learn from different perspectives and experiences. We want Worldwide Cancer Research to be an inclusive organisation – where everyone can be themselves and feel valued – as diverse as the scientific community we fund and the families whose lives we impact.
We are committed to ensuring that we provide equal opportunities to every applicant regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We aim to ensure that our recruitment process is unbiased and that everyone is treated equitably. In support of this, we have pledged to ‘Show the Salary’ for our roles and we are registered as a Disability Confident Committed Employer - because our team members are at the heart of everything we do to start new cancer cures around the world.
To help start new cancer cures and save lives, we are looking for a Research Funding Administrator to join the busy Research team at Worldwide Cancer Research, to help the charity run its multi-million-pound funding programme for discovery cancer research.
How do I apply?
· You will find the full job profile and our benefits on Worldwide Cancer Research careers
· Closing date is Monday 7 October 2024, 12 noon.
· Interviews will be held w/c 14 October 2024 and we will contact all applicants as soon as possible after shortlisting for interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the job role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Centre Manager in our Training, Education and Development team at St Joseph’s Hospice.
We are looking for someone who has experience in management and income generation and working in a customer service-focused environment. This post is responsible for managing the development of income, generating opportunities as part of the Training, Education and Development team through a range of educational activities and the hiring of the purpose-built Education Centre at St Joseph’s Hospice. In addition to developing income streams, the manager will lead on audit, administration, governance and quality assurance activities on behalf of the team. The post demands an entrepreneurial approach combined with well-honed managerial and business skills in order to maximise potential income generation, relationship development opportunities and the effective delivery of programmed education.
About you
You will need:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience of managing a small team
- Experience of marketing and promoting a service
- Excellent customer service skills and experience
Where you’ll work
St Joseph's Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and as such it has a rich, Catholic heritage which informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need, from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds.
We provide high quality specialist palliative care for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions across East and North London. We have a large team of clinical staff who work across community, in-patient and out-patient services delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families/carers.
Why work for us?
- 27 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service
- Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events
- Season ticket/Welfare loans
- Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme.
- Santander cycles discount and cycle to work scheme
- Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services
Join St Joseph’s team and find out more!
We are an equal opportunities and a disability confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 4th October 2024
Interview date: 15th October 2024
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Job Title - Senior Research and Child Participation Officer
Contract - Permanent
Hours – 35 hours per week
Salary - £42,000 to £45,000 (depending on experience)
Location - Coram International, Coram Community Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 2QA
About Coram
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.
We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
Coram International is a consultancy team based at the Coram Children’s Legal Centre in London. Our team works with UN agencies, international charities and governments around the world to promote and protect children’s rights.
Our work involves providing technical expertise to support the development of laws, policies and programmes to protect children’s rights as well as training and research covering a broad range of thematic areas. Our thematic areas of focus include: the treatment of children within criminal justice systems; violence against children and child protection; protecting the rights of children in the context of migration and asylum; child marriage; adolescents’ access to sexual and reproductive health rights; the rights of children in the context of armed conflict and terrorism; and many others. We work in countries throughout the world.
We are seeking a social researcher, with strong knowledge and expertise in child participation to contribute to all aspects of our work. The position will mainly involve taking a lead role in designing and implementing research studies, assessments, evaluations, mapping and situational analyses relating to children. We are particularly interested in the candidate having a background in participatory work with children. International travel to the range of countries in which Coram International works is an essential part of this role and will be for periods of between 1 to 3 weeks (per mission), up to a total of approximately 3 months per year.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing date: 23:59:59pm, 11th October 2024
Interview date: Weeks commencing Oct 14th and Oct 21st
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Praxis is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity. We have 40 years of experience working with migrant communities in London. Our immigration advice service offers support to more than 2,000 people each year. Praxis provides a safe space and support through immigration advice and support to access services such as housing and health. We run peer support groups that build social networks and confidence. Together with people with lived experience, Praxis campaigns for a compassionate and humane immigration system where no one is discriminated against based on their immigration status, race, or class.
Praxis has recently significantly scaled up its campaigns and communications work. We are looking for a new Stories and Media Coordinator to join our Fundraising and Communications team, to help ensure that people with lived experience of the immigration system are the driving force of our dynamic communications work, whilst also building the organisation’s profile and amplifying our systems-change work.
You will play an integral role in the Fundraising and Communications team in an ambitious organisation.
We are looking for the below skills and experience:
· Strong experience and understanding of working with experts by experience in communications, media and storytelling work, including excellent understanding of safeguarding and risk management;
· Significant experience of developing and maintaining good relationships with a range of journalists;
· A sharp understanding of what makes a strong story;
· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal;
· Ability to build relationships and rapport with a wide range of people.
See the Person Specification and Job Description for more detail.
Our Attractive Benefits Package Includes
· A 35-hour working week including flexible working hours (pro rata for part time posts)
· A hybrid work model
· 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays)
· Option to buy up to 3 days annual leave each year.
· 1-day additional birthday leave
· A defined contribution pension scheme
· Our employee assistance programme offers counselling and support for you 24/7.
· A season ticket loan to help you spread the cost of your commute.
We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.
Please see our website to find out more about our work.
For further details, please contact Josephine Whitaker-Yilmaz, our Policy and Public Affairs Manager.
To apply, send us your CV and cover letter demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the person specification. Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted.
If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions you can email and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements.
Application deadline: Monday 30th September 2024 at midnight.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 15th October 2024.
To apply, send us your CV and cover letter demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the person specification. Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted.
If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions you can email and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements.
Application deadline: Monday 30th September 2024 at midnight.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 15th October 2024.
When politicians treat migrants with cruelty, we refuse to accept it. We give legal support, demand change, and never give in. Join us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Mental Health Foundation is recruiting for a Project Assistant to support our Programmes Team in Glasgow on the Reclaiming Our Power project.
Deadline: 5pm on 7 October 2024
Location: Glasgow
Salary: Starting salary £26,125 rising to £29,260 pro rata to 0.5 full time equivalent.
Hours: Part time, 0.5 full time equivalent – currently 16 hours per week.
Contract type: This is a fixed term contract, ending on 30 September 2026.
This exciting Project Assistant role will work closely with the Programme Development Officer to support the development and delivery of Reclaiming Our Power. Reclaiming Our Power will explore the impact of racist microaggressions on mental health through creative peer support workshops with people with lived experience of racism, and will use learning to co-design and co-deliver learning opportunities to people working in the public and charity sectors delivering Glasgow’s services.
This project and role are funded with thanks to the National Lottery Community Fund Scotland.
What does the role involve?
- Organising events including creative peer support workshops, volunteer meetings, and training sessions
- Supporting the co-development and co-delivery of tailored training to people training/working in public-facing services
- Acting as a key point of contact for group participants and volunteers, building relationships with them and responding to queries and concerns
- Outreach work with people from Black and minority ethnic communities (including refugees and people seeking asylum) and organisations working with them across Glasgow
Requirements
What skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?
- Demonstrable experience of organising and running community led initiatives
- Experience of supporting event management, both in person and online
- Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with individuals and organisations across a wide variety of backgrounds
- We are particularly interested in hearing from people with lived experience of the challenges faced by Black and minority ethnic Communities
Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – Mental Health Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its beneficiaries, those who surround them, its staff, volunteers, and anyone else who comes into contact with its services and expects all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures (proof of eligibility to work in the UK, proof of residency and satisfactory employment screening, including a Disclosure check and two most recent references) along with 3-year renewals of Disclosure checks. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.
Other information
If you think your skills match and you’d like to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation, please complete and submit your application below. Please ensure you attach an up to date CV and statement of suitability answering all points of the person specification. Applications will close at 5pm on Monday 7th October 2024 and we are unable to accept late applications. Interviews are planned for Tuesday 22 October. You will be asked to deliver a presentation on the day of the interview.
We believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. Diversity and inclusion is a strategic priority for us as an employer and mental health charity, and we are proud to be signatories of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and the Disability Confident Committed Scheme. Applications from under-represented sections of the community are actively encouraged.
If you have a disability, require any additional support or have any questions regarding the role, please contact us. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Disabled candidates who meet all the essential person specification criteria will be offered an interview. Therefore, please do ensure you tick the relevant box on the application form and clearly indicate in your application/covering letter if you consider yourself to meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 / Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
We are currently operating mostly digital recruitment (including interviews via video conferencing). We have moved to a hybrid working model of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office and the rest working from home.
We look forward to hearing from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join Temwa as Our Fundraising & Development Manager and Make a Lasting Impact!
At Temwa, we believe in the power of communities to create their own change. For over 20 years, we've been working alongside remote communities in Northern Malawi, empowering them to overcome poverty and build sustainable futures. We're now seeking an experienced Fundraising & Development Manager to lead our fundraising efforts from our Bristol office and play a pivotal role in shaping our next chapter of growth.
Why You Should Join Us:
- Make a Tangible Difference: Your work will directly support life-changing programmes in sustainable agriculture, forestry, health, and education in Malawi.
- Lead and Innovate: As part of our senior management team, you'll have the freedom to develop and implement strategies that drive income and raise our profile globally.
- Supportive Environment: Enjoy a family-like atmosphere in our Bristol office, with hybrid working options and a commitment to your professional growth.
Your Role: As our Fundraising & Development Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind our income generation, ensuring we meet ambitious targets across various fundraising streams. You'll lead a small, dedicated team, overseeing individual giving, trust & foundations, institutional funding, and corporate partnerships. Your leadership will extend to our communications and marketing strategies, ensuring our work in Malawi is highlighted to the right audiences.
In addition, you’ll work closely with our Managing Director, serving as their deputy when needed and contributing to the overall strategic direction of Temwa. This is more than just a fundraising role – it’s an opportunity to shape the future of an organization dedicated to making a real difference.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience: You have a strong background in senior fundraising roles, with a proven track record of achieving significant income targets.
- Leadership: You’re an inspiring leader with experience managing and developing teams to achieve their best.
- Passion: You’re deeply committed to international development and ready to take on a role that combines strategic oversight with hands-on fundraising.
Join Us: If you’re ready to use your skills to lead a dedicated team and drive impactful change, we want to hear from you. Apply now to become part of the Temwa family and help us continue our mission of empowering communities in Northern Malawi.
Location: Temwa Office, Portland Square, Bristol / Hybrid
Salary: £34K - £40K
Apply by: Friday, 27th September
Start Date: October/November 2024
To work with remote, rural communities in Malawi to help them become self-sufficient & ensure they have the skills to lift themselves out of poverty
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Pay: £33,920-£40,280 pro rata, depending on experience
Contract: Permanent. Full time, 0.8 or job-share
Apply by Monday 30 September, 12:00pm BST
We’re a small but ambitious arts charity on an exciting journey. We are transforming a half-acre industrial heritage site - New River Head Clerkenwell - into the national centre for illustration and a home for Quentin Blake’s archive.
We’re seeking a brilliant person - or people - to join the team as Philanthropy Manager at an exciting time for the Centre with construction about to begin on our new home.
The Philanthropy Manager will secure gifts from Individuals, Trusts and Foundations in the range of £1,000-£50,000+, and will work closely with the Head of Development, Centre Director and Board to steward gifts at the £50,000+ level.
You will be a relationship-focused fundraiser with experience of face-to-face fundraising, excited by the opportunity to play a key part in launching a major new cultural institution. You will use your experience and key moments on the way to opening to refine, refresh and grow our established giving circles. You will also identify and develop new ways that individuals can support the Centre and our programming before we open our doors in February 2026.
You will be an inspiring and committed ambassador for the Centre and its mission, in person and in writing. You will also be a great team-player who enjoys collaborating with colleagues across the Centre to deliver a dynamic and creative programme of donor cultivation and stewardship. Your work will reflect our values of compassion, curiosity, equity, relevance and rigour.
Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration champions art that is dynamic and diverse; we want our team to reflect that. We’re an inclusive and flexible employer, happy to hear from full-timers, part-timers and job-shares.
In recognition of underrepresentation in our staff team we will be offering guaranteed interviews to D/deaf and disabled applicants and applicants of African, Caribbean, Central Asian, East Asian, Latinx, South Asian, South East Asian and West Asian heritage whose applications meet the essential criteria listed in the Philanthropy Manager Job Pack.
Please download the job pack from our website for more details on the role, what we are looking for and how to apply. If you have any queries, please email us.
We are registered as a Disability Confident employer. Please email us to let us know if you have any access requirements that need to be met to support you to make an application or participate in the interview process.
An online information evening for this role will take place on Tuesday 24th September from 6pm – 7pm.This is an opportunity to meet our team, find out more about our work and ask questions about the role. If you would like to attend, please email us and ask us for joining details.
Apply by Monday 30 September, 12:00pm BST.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing unique support to people with severe and enduring mental ill health. With over 50 years’ experience across Scotland, we believe people affected by poor mental health and illness deserve the highest quality of support in the community and that every person has the right to be valued and to share in the opportunities, challenges, and joys of everyday life.
About the Position
Our Policy and Public Affairs Officer connects with and influences politicians and senior decision makers to make society better for people who have mental health challenges, have mental illness and their families. They shall manage projects that shall lead to improvements in support for those with poor mental health.
Key Responsibilities
In this critical role you will work closely with the Director of Public Affairs and Communications to develop and implement a policy and influencing strategy to ensure that the voices of people we support, and their families are heard in all the places they need to be. You will manage projects related to mental health and provide reports.
You will build powerful relationships with politicians, civil servants and partners and feel comfortable representing the organisation at a range of different stakeholder events. You will love policy and public affairs, enjoy mastering details and offering sound advice. You will respond on behalf of the organisation to consultations and events and will be comfortable doing lots of reading and writing. You will enjoy building powerful and meaningful relationships.
General Duties:
- To ensure that Change Mental Health have a robust policy and public affairs process in order, to respond to events and consultations, set up meetings with influencers, write briefings for those meetings and record our interactions on the Lobbying Register.
- Develop and implement a policy and public affairs strategy which means Change Mental Health engage with external stakeholders, have key messages disseminated and ensure that the voices of our members and the people we support are heard at all levels.
- Ensure that Change Mental Health’s Public Affairs and Stakeholder policies are kept relevant for our staff and promoted throughout the organisation.
- Collaborate on key communications documents and channels, including our newsletter, website and support the high-quality use of our social media channels.
- Manage projects that improve the outcomes of those with poor mental health and wellbeing. When agreed, engage with parliamentarians and stakeholders, representing Change Mental Health and advocating for our policy agenda
- Take ownership of policy developments in fields relevant to Change Mental Health’s work and ensure you are up to date and well informed of recent developments.
- Write briefings for the Director of Public Affairs and Communications, the CEO, and Board as needed.
- Write briefings for debates in Parliament and communicate with members of Parliaments.
- Write reports for projects relating to mental health and wellbeing.
- Organise and undertake the administration of events that support our policy platform whether that be events at party conferences, cross party groups, parliamentary receptions or other activity that support the charity.
- Network and build relationships with different stakeholders across the private, third and state sectors.
- Support the work of the National Rural Mental Health Forum, organising meetings and reporting on impact.
- Act in accordance with Data Protection legislation. Ensure all records, personal, staff and client data are managed in line with Data Management and Information Governance policies
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements such as provisions set out in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- As with all employees, workers and volunteers; encourage people to join Change Mental Health as a member, fundraiser, donor or activist
- To act in accordance with the charity’s Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies and to notify your line manager promptly if there are any concerns
- To participate in regular supervision and appraisal and undertake any relevant training as appropriate to the role
- To work in accordance with the charity’s national policies and local operating procedures and those of external regulators or professional bodies.
- To be friendly, polite and professional to all staff, members of the public and people Change Mental Health support.
All sucessful applicants will require a Basic Disclosure check.
For over 50 years, our mission has remained the same: to help and support people affected by mental illness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Project Officer – Behaviour Change & Engagement
(Reigate & Bansted)
£28,831 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
(Ref: SUS4322)
Full Time 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working.
Fixed contract until 31st March 2025
Base: Hybrid with opportunity to work at Reigate & Banstead Borough Council Offices
About the role
An exciting role to deliver a tailored package of support that will help Reigate and Banstead Council to increase levels of active travel in the area. You will engage with schools, workplaces, and communities to support and enable more people to walk, wheel, cycle and scoot for local everyday journeys, instead of taking the car.
As the Project Officer, you will plan and deliver fun, innovative and engaging activities such as mapping safe routes, leading rides and walks, practical skills sessions, competitions, initiatives and information events. The range of activities, events and resources will be adapted to meet the needs of the different audiences and will be designed to be inclusive so as many people as possible can benefit from the project and more local journeys can be travelled actively.
This role will require you to work with a range of people across local and diverse communities, workplaces and schools in Reigate and Banstead. Creating relationships with key people and employers, understanding the barriers, challenges and opportunities to actively travel. You will be working closely with others to develop a programme of activities.
You will have the opportunity to give people confidence, enthusiasm and skills to travel more actively, through events and community activities.
You will build and manage internal and external relationships with key people such as school or community travel champions, local authority colleagues and other Sustrans delivery officers.
Within the role, there will be an expectation to capture the impact of the project through completing reporting and monitoring, writing case studies, capturing quotes and photos and contributing to an end of project report.
This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans.
About you
You should have experience of working with children and young people within a community setting and delivering physical activities to groups. Your knowledge of the local area will help you form relationships with a wide range of organisations, groups, and individuals.
You will be a self-motivated and solution driven individual used to working independently as well as part of a team, with the ability to plan and prioritise your workload.
Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.
What we offer
In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
- Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Staff volunteer days
- 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
- We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial
- Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
- Bike, computer and season ticket loans
- Discount benefits
- London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
- Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Additional information
- Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 03 October 2024.
- Interviews will take place via MS Teams on the 15th or 16th of October 2024
About Sustrans
At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.
We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.
You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.
We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.
You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.
Lead a small team raising the resources and engaging with audiences to support the delivery of wide ranging services helping refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants to settle and thrive locally. You will deliver income and support by managing your own small team and collaborating with the rest of the organisation to tell stories, share information, build understanding and deliver the income needed to run the organisation. We pride ourselves on quick and dynamic responses to new arrivals and changing needs and want a manger who will relish their part in this.
With a current turnover of £1.5-£2 million, from a good mix of trusts, foundations, individuals, contracts, partnerships, community, there is a constant need to manage amd renew relationships. There is also potential to develop new or underdeveloped areas of collaboration and income.
The manager will have proven all round experience and a track record of delivering income from multiple and varied sources. They will need to work from the Oxford office at least two days a week to build relations with other teams. Beyond that location and working hours are flexible.
Please send CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the job.
interviews will be held in Oxford on 18 th October. Please advise if you would not be available on that day
We support asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants to settle and thrive in the U.K.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Health & Safety to join our Estates Team. This role will require the successful candidate to ensure that The Children’s Trust realises its health and safety objectives, including setting the organisational strategy for health and safety.
Staff benefits include, shuttle bus, and more… Read more below.
Role Requirements
The Head of Health & Safety is the lead and designated “competent person” for all health and safety matters, including fire safety at The Children’s Trust underpinning the three key work streams: “safe care,” “safe workplace” (including occupational health and well-being), and “safe retail and (fundraising) events”. The role holder has the authority to require the immediate cessation of any unsafe working practices.
With experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.
Interview Date: TBC
For more information and for a copy of the candidate briefing pack please click
Terms and Conditions
PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including, Zest; our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us:
At CHAS, we provide unwavering care for children who may die young and their families, at every step on this hardest of journeys. We make sure that no family in Scotland has to face the death of their child alone. Since launching our new Strategic Plan in April this year, we’re embarking on our most ambitious journey yet - one that will transform the experience of children’s palliative care across Scotland for dying children and their families. Joining CHAS now is more than just a job; it’s about making a profound, lasting difference for generations to come.
The Role:
We are seeking a Philanthropy Manager within our Partnerships and Philanthropy Team, aligned to Major Gifts and Trusts.
The Philanthropy team are moving through a period of change and growth which will set this team up to strategically focus their resources and skill where it is most needed, to attract, cultivate and retain strategic philanthropic income.
Reporting to the Senior Philanthropy and Trusts Manager you will be instrumental in the recruitment and stewardship of high-level supporters who will help us expand our networks and further our fundraising propositions.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have skill and experience in the following areas:
- Experience of relationship fundraising, building and sustaining successful relationships
- Experience of managing income and expenditure budgets effectively
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
- Familiarity with the philanthropic sector and expertise in fundraising strategies.
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written skills with great attention to detail, and an ability to adapt your style according to the audience.
- Managing a diverse workload with multiple deadlines, deliverables and stakeholders.
Why CHAS?
At CHAS, we support families during the toughest of times. We have ambitions to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together. The skill, determination and creative flair of our Fundraising Teams makes this possible.
We offer
- Flexible Working: our teams work flexibly and in a hybrid manner with time split between at home and onsite in Edinburgh and Glasgow. CHAS offers flexible and family friendly working. and are happy to discuss working arrangements that work for you!
- Development Opportunities: exposure to a variety of fundraising activities
- Professional Growth: Work with industry leaders in a high-performing team where you will be encouraged and supported to excel and develop your skills.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Including generous annual leave and pension, incremental salary progression, access to Blue Light discounts, and health and wellbeing support.
Further information and how to apply
If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply!
Follow the link below to find more information including:
Full job description
·Full list of benefits
·Contact details to arrange an informal chat with the hiring manager.
·Contact details for support with the recruitment process.
To apply you will be asked to answer a couple of questions and submit your CV or complete our full application form.
We expect interviews to take place on Wednesday 9th October.
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Scotland check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
There has never been a greater need for Independent Age’s work. More than two million older people are in poverty, with millions more living with precarious finances. At Independent Age, we believe that no older person should face financial hardship. That’s why, by 2027, our goal is to have improved the lives of one million older people. Our information and advice, grant-making, partnership activity, policy work, and campaigning increases the financial well-being of older people, enabling them to have greater choice and independence in wider areas of life.
As Director of Services and Grants, you will be responsible for ensuring that our multi-channel services and grants programme serve and improve the lives of older people, reach those who are most likely to be in poverty, and have the maximum impact. You will help us grow our capacity, build our network of charity and commercial partnerships, develop our external training offer, and reach more people including those groups most likely to experience financial hardship.
Having operated at a senior level, ideally as part of a Senior Leadership Team, you will be an inspiring leader with a demonstrable passion for our cause. Experienced in successfully managing service transformation and development, including in a contact centre environment, you will also have an understanding of grants programmes, and of building strategic partnerships and national networks. With an understanding of demonstrating and reporting on impact, experience of supporting fundraising for services and bidding for contracts, you will ideally also have knowledge of developing an external training offer.
Please review our candidate pack, linked below, for further information. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.
This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days a week or a 9-day fortnight.
What it’s like to work at Independent Age:
We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.
We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits. We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard. But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working.
You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age by visiting the careers page on our website.
Application Process:
To apply, please visit our website to submit a curriculum vitae and a supporting statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the job description and person specification. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format.
To support our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion we use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement, and please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name. Please do not omit dates of employment.
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. A Basic DBS Certificate will be required for this role.
Closing date for applications: Monday 7 October 2024 at 23:59pm
First interviews: to be held virtually week commencing 21 October 2024.
Final interviews: to be held in person on Wednesday 6 November 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.