Information And Support Officer Jobs

Forces Employment Charity is seeking a dedicated employment advisor to join us. As part of a national team, you will provide employment and training advice and guidance to a remote caseload of spouses and partners of still serving Armed Forces and ex-service personnel (Veterans) in the UK and overseas with personal development and/or until they are settled in sustainable careers.

The programme provides a combination of virtual and face-to-face coaching and mentoring, events, practical employment support, access to training, apprenticeships, and corporate mentoring to offer the best possible opportunities to upskill and gain fulfilling employment.

Reporting to the National Employment Projects Manager. This position is full-time, 35 hours per week with a salary of £29,000 per annum. This role is Home-based (with community outreach) in the Colchester region with community outreach throughout the region (Southeast, East of England, London).

The role involves regular travel across the operating region and working from home when not out in the community. The usual working hours are Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. However, there may be an occasional need to work outside core hours to meet the demands of the role.

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Principal Responsibilities:

· Make a positive impact by putting our clients at the heart of everything you do.

· Assess individual clients’ needs; identify any challenges and barriers.

· Build rapport, show empathy, motivate, and increase aspirations.

· Support clients to develop their CVs and prepare for the job application process and interviews, along with soft skills including basic digital upskilling if required.

· Networking and engagement: promote the benefits of FEC case worker support to spouses and partners (families) of Armed Forces and Ex-Service personnel, and stakeholders.

· Work with the EP Marcoms officer to promote FEC Spouses & Partners support to beneficiaries, charities and other organisations working with military spouses and partners.

· Work with EPMs and ERMs to support Employer Engagement to generate employment opportunities for military partners and spouses.

· Provide advice and guidance to spouses and partners of serving Armed Forces and Ex Forces personnel throughout the journey into employment or training following the FEC Case Management Guidance and Work Instructions.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

Essential Competencies:

· Reside in, or within easy commute of, Colchester

· Evidence of working in a customer facing environment and delivering excellent customer service.

· Strong collaborator and teammate.

· Able to demonstrate coaching/mentoring experience and influencing skills.

· A desire to achieve through self-motivation and initiative, with an ability to exercise judgement and discretion.

· Empathy with Armed Forces personnel and an understanding of the challenges faced by them and their families in finding appropriate and sustainable employment.

· Strong organisational and administrative skills and experience of using a CRM.

· Passionate about personal development and helping others achieve their goals.

· Aligned with and committed to our organisational values.

Desirable Competencies:

· Lived experience.

· An understanding of the employment and education market, including recruitment, welfare-to-work provision, work-based learning, and vocational training.

· NVQ L4 in Advice, Information and Guidance.

Security Clearance

Successful candidates will be the subject of an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (EDBS) check. The job offer will be subject to a successful DBS enhanced.​

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FEC is committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, belief, sex or sexual orientation. We strive to be a Team that reflects all the communities with which we engage around the world through diversity in the workplace and promoting an inclusive culture in which all team members are respected, empowered and valued.

We actively encourage people with personal experience of the criminal justice system or lived experience of the issues facing this client group to apply for this role.

​If you meet the criteria and are passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply. The closing date for the position is Midnight, 21 February 2025.

The first stage of online interviews will begin during the week commencing 24 February 2025, and the final face-to-face interviews will be conducted during the week commencing 3 March 2025 in London or Colchester area.

Comradeship and sense of community are among the key elements of the health and wellbeing package enjoyed by residents of the Royal Hospital Chelsea – the Chelsea Pensioners.  Our Veteran’s Outreach programme launched in late 2022 with the aim of extending this offer to the wider veterans’ community in the Greater London region and we have successfully built our own network of older veterans from all three services who, as ‘Out Pensioners’, regularly attend events, activities and Drop Ins at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. We seek to expand our programme beyond Greater London and will start by focusing on the 8 counties of the Southeast region as a pilot scheme which, in due course, we intend to duplicate in other regions.

The Regional Veterans Outreach Officer is vital to bring our expansion plans to fruition. They will be expected to help plan, develop and deliver the regional programme with the aim of reducing social isolation and loneliness in older veterans by leveraging the unique experience of our Chelsea Pensioners and our delivery partners.

In support of the Head of Veterans Outreach they will be required to assist in the planning and delivery of activities and events designed to attract an older cohort of veterans.  This will include establishing and maintaining relationships with local delivery partners (DPs), helping in the recruitment and oversight of a network of volunteers in the 8 x counties and with these DPs and volunteers identify and locate veterans who might benefit from our programme.

The ideal candidate will be selfless, service orientated, full of enthusiasm and initiative, and equipped with the people skills that will make you a natural networker and a hit with our older veteran community. Experience of the Armed Forces community and/or working with older people will be highly advantageous and you will be expected to be familiar with the region in which you will be working. Experience of managing volunteers is also desirable. You will thrive on a high degree of autonomy and making a positive impact on the veterans we support.

The post holder will be expected to travel extensively around the South East region, including overnight stays. A clean, full driving licence is essential. The successful candidate will require Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

If you think you have the requisite skills and experience then we are keen to hear from you.

This is a full time role working an average of 41 hours per week.  The salary range for this post is £33,000 - £38,000.

If you're enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to make a difference while working in a historic and rewarding environment, then we invite you to join our team. 

About Us.

The ethos of the Royal Hospital is one that puts a premium on selflessness and companionship.  Our values of nurturing belonging, respect individuals, encourage pride and enjoy life underpin that ethos. We are united in a shared purpose, living and working together and ensuring everyone has a place in our diverse social and military community.

The Royal Hospital Chelsea is dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion, where all backgrounds and abilities can reach their full potential. We pride ourselves on attracting a wide range of talent, removing potential barriers, and promoting equal opportunities. We know, the more varied and inclusive our teams are, the better our organisation will be for our community. We are a Disability Confident employer dedicated to hiring diverse talent and ensuring you are treated with respect throughout the recruitment process and upon joining our community.

Our selection process.

Should your application be successful you will be invited to a formal interview where you will be asked questions relating to your experiences and key requirements of the role. If you are successful after the interviews we will:

• Ask for references from those you have listed on your application form
• Check your right to live and work in the UK
• Check any declarations you have made on your application form
• Ask you to complete a medical form
• Carry out an Enhanced DBS application.

Here at Bury Hospice we are continuously looking for new and exciting ways to stretch our fundraising ambition. The last two years have seen significant change in our approach and our activity and income has grown as a result.

As we move in to the next phase of our ambition to raise even more funds for patient care we recognise that we need to grow our team. We are excited to announce four new roles to support the existing work of our team.

The Individual Giving Officer Role, will work with the Senior Individual Giving Fundraiser, providing support to our Individual Giving programme. The role will provide stewardship to individual donors across Bury, whilst also supporting the development of specialist giving programmes through in house and third-party platforms.

This role will require you to work closely with supporters who often have a deep emotional connection to the hospice, these connections are often the drivers to peoples fundraising ambitions and so ensuring that we sensitively support donors is key to what we do.

We are looking for a warm and self-motivated Engagement Officer to lead community and volunteer engagement, and manage our social media platforms at SOFT UK. In this position, you will engage with the existing SOFT UK community, strengthening and deepening this relationship. You will also build new relationships, thus building our community. You will also engage with volunteers, ensuring their volunteer journey is seamless and successful.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator and be highly adaptable, happy to facilitate a video call with SOFT UK families in the morning, and then engage with volunteers in the afternoon! They will be self-motivated and confident to work from home.

SOFT UK       

The Support Organisation for Trisomy 13 and 18 UK (“SOFT UK”) is a not for profit charitable organisation structured as a charitable trust for the purposes of providing organisational support to those with first-hand experience of Trisomy 13/18 and other related disorders. The Board of Trustees (“the Board”) comprises the legal directors of the Trust. 

Main Responsibilities of the post

The Engagement Officer is responsible to the Charity Director for the management of engagement on behalf of SOFT UK, ensuring we are seen as professional, yet warm and welcoming to our service users.

In this role you will manage and maintain our social media strategy with support from our Communications Officer, seeking out new ways to communicate with our community.

These activities include, but are not confined to:

• Strengthening our relationship with current SOFT UK supporters, including families, fundraisers, and charity partners.
• Preparing, organising and facilitating regular video calls with SOFT UK families.
• Building new relationships, thus broadening our reach and impact.
• Engaging with SOFT UK volunteers through various media to ensure their volunteering experience is enjoyable and mutually beneficial.
• Working with the Charity Director and the Communications Officer to collaborate on content and engagement for Trisomy Awareness Month
• Working collaboratively to help organise SOFT UK Family Days.
• Work collaboratively to produce content for our SOFT UK social media channels and Youtube.
• Prepare detailed engagement activity reports.
• Develop our podcast/vlogcast strategy.
• Identify and attend relevant networking events and conferences, virtually and in person.

Furthering SOFT UK aims and objectives

• Be aware of the underlying principle of the charity’s work in ensuring that the needs and interests of SOFT UK’s families are fully recognised in all aspects of its work.
• Be aware of and comply with the organisation’s rules relating to Employment, Health & Safety and information security regulations.

On occasions the Charity Director may request the post holder to undertake other responsibilities consistent with those set out above. 

Person Spec

· Relevant experience in a similar role.

· Proven experience leading people or marketing is advantageous.

· Previous experience working in a 3rd sector organisation is advantageous.

· Strong knowledge of engagement practices and techniques.

· Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

· Must be self-motivated, able to multitask and work well under pressure.

· Experience of using Zoom (or similar) would be beneficial.

Salary: £35,850 - £36,493 (London) / £31,994 (National) per annum
Hours: 35
Contract: Permanent
Benefits:

- 27 days’ annual leave + statutory holidays + three closure days over the Christmas period.
- Flexible working for all staff including working from home/hybrid working, and flexitime/TOIL scheme.
- Attractive family friendly policies.
- Private healthcare cover.
- Season ticket loans.
- Employee awards, and training and development opportunities.

For more information about our benefits please visit our website.
Office locations: London or Bristol
Please note, the successful candidate will be expected to carry out two days in-person working per week on average which will include attendance at your office location.
Flexible working arrangements can be discussed and agreed with the line manager subject to role and business needs.

Due to internal promotion, an exciting opportunity has arisen at the National Housing Federation (NHF) for a Policy Officer to work on significant areas of housing policy including housing management and homelessness. The NHF is the voice of housing associations in England. We are the trade body to almost 600 housing associations, who have grown from philanthropic roots to provide 2.6 million homes to around six million people. You can find further information about the NHF on our website.

Interested in applying your skills and knowledge to influence housing policy and working in a fast-paced environment?
Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to download the full job profile and person specification for this role.

Key elements of the role:

- Playing a key role in the work of the policy team – creating briefings, working closely with our members and helping to develop policy ideas and solutions.
- Engaging with members and stakeholders to identify and respond to opportunities and challenges facing the housing sector, now and in the future.
- Keeping up to date with the current policy environment, latest thinking and issues that impact housing.
- Providing policy input, support and advice to other parts of the NHF through events and project groups.

 
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

- An understanding of the processes of policy development, and experience of working in a policy team.
- Experience of building and developing relationships with stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.

Equality, diversity and inclusion
The NHF has published its equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which was co-created with staff. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and are working to increase the diversity profile of our workforce. We are currently under-represented by ethnic minorities, people with a disability or disabilities and LGBTQ+, and would particularly welcome applications from people in these groups.

Disability confident employer
We are a disability confident employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview.
We are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process if you have a disability or have a condition that you feel may affect your performance during the recruitment process. Please email Stephanie Green, People Manager with your request or to arrange a time to discuss in more detail.
Our role profile and job advert can also be requested in large print or in accessible format via this email address.

Uploading your CV and cover letter
If you decide to apply for this role, when requested, please upload a version of your CV that does not include any personal details, such as name, gender, age etc. You should also ensure that you do not add your name at the end of the cover letter. This will help us to shortlist candidates for interview based solely on their knowledge, skills and experience.

Right to work in the UK/UK VISA sponsorship
You must have the right to work in the UK and it is important to note that the NHF does not sponsor individuals to work in the UK.

Closing date for applications: 9 February 2025
Interview date: 19 and 25 February 2025

Fight for Peace is a sport for development charity based in Newham, London. At its core, it is a boxing and martial arts academy with a whole range of in-house youth support services under one roof. Not only Fight for Peace works directly with young people, it also trains and supports grassroots sports clubs in adopting a sports-for-development approach to their sport of physical activity across the UK. 

In April 2022, Fight for Peace became one of 120 Sport England Systems Partners. The aim is to deliver system-wide change against Sport England’s 10-year strategy, “Uniting the Movement”, to level up access to sport and physical activity across the country. One of the goals of this programme is to increase the engagement of under-represented and under-served groups in sports and physical activity.

Through the provision of training and tailored support, Fight for Peace believes it can continue to help local clubs to better engage young people from diverse backgrounds and increase participation among marginalised communities. Fight for Peace is currently developing a portfolio of training and capacity-building resources

This is an exciting new chapter for Fight for Peace as we broaden our work to include a wide range of sports beyond boxing and martial arts. 

Purpose of the role: 

1. Partnerships: Build strong partnerships with National Governing Bodies (NGBs) and organisations that work with large networks of sports clubs to reach more clubs and expand training opportunities. 

2. Club Engagement: Achieve high numbers of grassroots sports clubs trained in the Fight for Peace methodology. 

3. Club or Coach Adoption: Support clubs in integrating the Fight for Peace methodology into their ongoing operations to ensure long-term impact.

4. Gather Insights: Collect feedback and insight from clubs and partners to help improve existing training and develop new, relevant training programs.

The Life Champions Course 

Fight for Peace has, with UK Coaching, developed a transformational online course for coaches, called Life Champions. The Fight for Peace Life Champions course is an online course for sports coaches who want to learn how to use their sport as a tool for youth development.  It is designed to help coaches expand their impact to include supporting the personal development of young people.

Please read the attached job description for more details.

Cumberland Lodge, based in Windsor Great Park,  is an educational charity that exists to provide young people with the skills, perspective, and confidence to question, challenge, and understand, some of the most complex social issues of our time. Our work currently centres around ethical leadership and developing democratic engagement.

We are seeking a Programme Officer to help develop and deliver its programme of educational activities.  The successful candidate will join a thriving organisation as part of a small Programme team under the leadership of the Programme Director. The Programme Officer will play a key role in developing and managing our work underpinned by the twin objectives of nurturing young people as ethical leaders and creating programmes that empower others, through dialogue and debate, to tackle the causes and impacts of social division.

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a strong team player who can also work independently, who is a well-organised and efficient administrator, with excellent IT and inter-personal skills. They must be intellectually curious with strong research abilities, and are confident and articulate communicators. Alignment with our ethos of seeking to address challenging social issues through constructive dialogue is essential.

This role will be responsible for managing our cohort programmes including currently: Freedom of Religion and Belief, Rule of Law, and Gen Z and the City. In addition they will coordinate our Fellowship scheme. There is scope for the development of new programme areas, including working with the arts, as we respond to contemporary challenges.

Duties:

· Work with the Programme team, to design and deliver educational resources, workshops and conferences including Freedom of Religion and Belief, Rule of Law, and intergenerational change;

· Manage the annual Cumberland Lodge Fellowship scheme, including the annual Fellows’ Retreat;

· Deliver Exploring Ethics and other Cumberland Lodge workshops as requested;

· Identify potential partners and collaborate with stakeholders related to programme activity;

· Produce funding proposals;

· Produce and/or editing briefing papers and reports when required;

· Produce digital content for online learning and engage regularly with the community engagement platform, including identifying topics, producing webinars and podcasts;

· Act as Duty Officer for 8 weekends (involving, if required, giving welcome talks, leading Exploring Ethics Sessions, and escorting groups to the Royal Chapel). Accommodation is provided on these weekends.

· Attend departmental, staff, and ad hoc planning meetings

· Work with the Communications team to produce website and social media content relating to the Programme.

· Carry out history tours and welcome talks for external guests.

· Carry out other tasks as may be reasonably required to facilitate Cumberland Lodge’s work.

Person specification

Essential Criteria:

· Undergraduate degree in a relevant social science or humanities discipline;

· Experience working with young people and youth organisations;

· Experience of facilitating group discussion in a learning environment;

· Experience of project and event organisation and management, from inception to evaluation;

· Experience identifying and applying for funding;

· Excellent communications skills, verbal and written, for a range of audiences;

· Ability to build and maintain networks across a range of sectors;

· Ethos of collaboration and team work;

· Experience using a range of IT packages and platforms.

The successful candidate will have a graduate qualification as a minimum requirement, in a relevant social science or humanities discipline, as the role will involve developing programmes with academic content. Working with young people, and experience designing and delivering teaching and/or training material, in formal and/or non-formal education settings, is also an essential criteria.

Desirable Criteria:

· Postgraduate degree in a relevant social science or humanities discipline;

· Conducting research into programme content;

· Design and delivery of online educational material (e.g. podcasting, Arc GIS Storymaps, animations etc).

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Based at Cumberland Lodge in Windsor Great Park. (Applicants should be aware that Cumberland Lodge is not easily accessible by public transport, therefore access to a car would be beneficial).Hybrid working is available.

The role requires flexible working.  There will be some weekend and evening duties, including programme events, facilitating workshops for visiting groups, talks and tours of the Lodge (shared on a rota basis). Accommodation will be provided on site when evening work is required.

Benefits

Annual leave: 33 days including Bank Holidays. The charity is closed over the Christmas period which will be deducted from the leave allocation. Use of a company car for business-related trips.

Pension: Standard Life contributory pension (10% contributions to support 5% personal contributions, with the option to increase personal contributions over and above 5%).

Additional benefits: Annualised hours working pattern. Lunch provided on-site. Death in service benefit 4 x salary after a probation period. Employee support benefits, includes access to a virtual GP service and mental health support.

We seek to embody our vision of more peaceful, open, and inclusive societies as an employer, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

To apply for the role of Programme Officer, please send a CV and a covering letter explaining why you wish to apply.Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Interview Dates:  Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 February 2025

Interviews will be conducted in person as it is important to get a sense of the site. On-line interviews will only be conducted in exceptional circumstances.

Here at Bury Hospice we are continuously looking for new and exciting ways to stretch our fundraising ambition. The last two years have seen significant change in our approach and our activity and income has grown as a result.

As we move in to the next phase of our ambition to raise even more funds for patient care we recognise that we need to grow our team. We are excited to announce four new roles to support the existing work of our team.

The Corporate Fundraising Officer Role, will work with the Senior Corporate Fundraiser, providing support to our corporate donors as they raise funds for Bury hospice. The role will involve some research and administration.

Corporate Fundraising has been our biggest area of growth in the last two years and we can see the scope to continue to work with more partners across Bury, in this role you will help us to not only identify new donors but also provide stewardship to our existing partners.

Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer

Tiverton Town Council in Mid Devon is seeking to appoint an innovative, forward-thinking and highly proactive Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer to drive the Council forward into an exciting new period in its evolution, following the retirement of the Council’s current Clerk.

Working Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, flexible hours including regular evening meetings and occasional weekends

Benefits: Flexible working, pension scheme, 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays and two statutory days’ leave to be taken between Christmas and the New Year, training and development, annual appraisal scheme, generous sick pay/ maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave schemes

The Council is responsible for a range of assets and services across the town and is hoping to substantially increase that range in the future. Currently, the Council has a budget of £588,163 and employs just over 3.5 full-time equivalent staff. The Council does not currently have an adopted strategic plan; the new postholder will lead on the creation of one and then deliver the objectives of it together with staff, elected councillors, residents and local stakeholders. A key role at the earliest opportunity after appointment will also be to ensure the Council’s staffing structure is suitable for the growing Council as it moves forwards to meet not just devolution challenges but also the aspirations of the Council, ensuring the very best services and facilities are provided for the residents and visitors of the town.

This post will be at the forefront of ensuring that the town sees not just a continuation of services but a continuous improvement. The postholder needs to embrace change and growth and meet all the aspirations which the elected councillors have for Tiverton. The Town Council is a forward-thinking organisation which values innovation, community, and growth. Here, you’ll find an environment where your ideas matter, where you’ll be empowered to bring positive change, and where your impact will be felt by thousands of residents.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have relevant management and strategic experience – a track record of success in a senior role, experience of managing budgets, service achievement and innovation, commitment to public service, be motivated, community-focused, and possess sound communication skills. It is not essential that candidates have experience in local government, but they must be committed to obtain the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) within the first year of employment if they do not already hold it.

Tiverton Town Council is committed to equality of opportunity and actively welcomes applications from all sections of the community. A relocation package may be agreed for the right candidate.

Organization: Right To Play UK

Department/Division: UK National Office

Reports to: Head of Communications and Engagement

Work Location: London, UK (Our office is based in Kennington.)

Work Arrangement: A combination of a minimum of 2 in-office days per week, and remote-working in accordance with Right To Play’s work arrangement and the operational needs of the department

Authorized to work in: UK (Eligible to work legally without work visa sponsorship)

Target Hiring Salary: GBP 32,000 – 34,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Target Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Duration: Permanent, full-time

Application Closing Date: 5 February 2025 23:59 GMT - Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

ABOUT US:

We reach millions of children each year in some of the most difficult places on earth, helping them to stay in school and learn, overcome prejudice, heal from trauma, and develop the skills they need to thrive. We do this by harnessing play, one of the most fundamental forces in a child's life, to teach children the critical skills they need to dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities, in learning and in life.

Established in 2000, Right To Play reaches children through experiential programming in 14 countries across Africa, Asia and the Middle East. These programmes are supported by our global offices in Toronto, Canada; London, UK and seven national offices across Europe and North America. 

Right To Play UK is a charity registered in England and Wales and in Scotland, which works in partnership with Right To Play International to raise funds and awareness across the UK.

OUR CULTURE:

• Accept Everyone – Be intentional about inclusion
• Make Things Happen – Seek opportunities to lead and innovate
• Display Courage – Act with integrity
• Demonstrate Care – Look after yourself and one another
• Be Playful – Have fun at work

Please visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do, and watch this video to find out about the five pillars of our Culture Code.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Right To Play UK is seeking a driven and creative Communications and Engagement Officer to help achieve our ambitious plans to build Right To Play’s profile and supporter base, during an exciting period of growth for the organisation. The role will focus on delivering compelling communications and campaigns to our key audiences, building brand awareness, engaging supporters and boosting fundraising to help transform the lives of millions of children across our global programmes.

This is an exciting time to join Right To Play, as we celebrate our 25th anniversary in 2025 and continue our plans for growth in the UK, following our most successful year for fundraising in 2024. You will play a key part in helping to achieve our plans, with numerous training and development opportunities and the scope to drive forward creative communications and campaigns.

The Communications and Engagement Officer will need to work additional hours as required at events and business meetings (with TOIL provided).

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

#1: Communications (50% of Time):

• Support the delivery of RTP UK’s communications strategy, working closely with the Head of Communications and Engagement and Digital Lead.
• Plan and deliver a programme of communications and campaigns to reach our key external audiences, designed to raise funds and brand awareness, engage new audiences and build support.
• Working with the Head of Communications, Digital Lead and colleagues in the Global Communications Team, oversee the production of compelling content and updates for RTP UK digital channels (social media, website and email marketing), leading on the day-to-day management of these channels.
• Produce articles, news updates, blog posts, media releases, case studies, briefings, statements and other communications materials, as required.
• Support the development of RTP UK’s Ambassador programme, including building new relationships with high-profile individuals, including celebrities and influencers, and strengthening support among existing Ambassadors through stewardship and engagement.
• Advise and support colleagues across RTP UK teams on fundraising communications connected to our partnerships, events, relevant donor engagement activity and other initiatives.
• Alongside the Head of Communications and Engagement, represent the UK office on the Right To Play global comms group and digital marketing group, as well as other external events where required.

#2: Fundraising and Engagement (35% of Time):

• Oversee community fundraising activity, including challenge events and runs (such as the London Marathon), identifying opportunities to engage new supporters and grow income, and supporting participants in their fundraising journeys.
• Develop and deliver activity aimed at building awareness and support among UK schools and universities, creating engagement opportunities and campaigns to drive fundraising, including producing impactful marketing materials and resources.
• Work alongside the Head of Communications and the UK team to develop Right To Play UK supporter engagement, expanding our network and retaining existing supporter relationships.
• Support the team on the coordination, stewardship and delivery of Right To Play UK’s fundraising events (including the annual Sports Quiz).
• Support the delivery of fundraising campaigns, including relevant communications activities, working with the Right To Play UK team.
• Collaborate with the Head of Fundraising and Head of Partnerships on cross-functional initiatives to amplify fundraising impact.
• Work with colleagues in the UK team to refine and improve our digital supporter journey and fundraising processes.

#3: Policy and Influencing (10% of Time):

• Contribute to the delivery of RTP UK’s policy and influencing strategy, supporting on research, briefings, statements and events to engage key stakeholders among international organisations, political groups and other influential bodies.

#4: Other Tasks as Assigned (5% of Time)

• Manage occasional interns, volunteers and students on work experience placements to support the work of the communications team.
• Liaise with external suppliers, such as freelancers and consultants, photographers/videographers, printers and design agencies.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

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WHAT YOU’LL BRING (ESSENTIAL):

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience of working in a fundraising communications team or similar, with a proven track record of communicating effectively with a range of external audiences.
• Experience developing media releases, multimedia content, supporter communications and marketing materials.
• Experience in producing and delivering content across digital channels (email marketing, website content management and social media).
• Experience of adhering to organisational brand guidelines and style guides.
• Experience supporting events communications and/or supporting fundraising event objectives.
• Experience working within a charity or international development organisation.

COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent written English communications skills, with the ability to engage existing supporters and new audiences and a high attention to detail for writing professional external communications
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to deal sensitively and diplomatically with a variety of people, internally and externally.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload and balance conflicting priorities.
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively in a team, with enthusiasm and commitment.
• Understanding of and commitment to the aims and values of Right To Play.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Proficient in using website content management systems, email marketing tools, CRM software, and design/editing software, such as Canva and Adobe products.
• Knowledge of UK charity fundraising regulations and Data Protection legislation.

LANGUAGES:

• Fluent in both spoken and written English

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

The opportunity to collaborate with an innovative global team who are passionate about working with children and youth. You will gain experience working for a globally recognized organization with a healthy culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care and be playful). You will be immersed in an environment where learning and development is encouraged and valued, and “play” is appreciated as a core avenue to building community.

• Flexible work arrangements (e.g. work from home and flex hours)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year
• 5 personal learning and development (L&D) days per year
• 5% employer pension contributions
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• Maternity/paternity/parental leave top up and support
• Annual learning week
•  Annual staff recognition awards
• Opportunity to connect with employees across our offices
• Opportunity to engage in global projects and initiatives
• Wellness programs
• Playful activities and events (e.g. Summer and Winter socials, monthly office events)

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply with your resume and cover letter in English via the application link.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. As such, we encourage groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play. We offer a family-friendly environment that allows for flexible work arrangements in order to support staff diversity and ensure a healthy work-life balance.

We are a child-centered organization. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our programs. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory basic DBS check as a condition of employment.

We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Should you require any accessibility related accommodations or specific adjustments to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter, please reach out to the People & Culture team by email. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.

We’re recruiting for a passionate individual to help us secure vital funds and build strong connections to support Home-Start Bracknell Forest. As our Fundraising and Engagement Officer, you will play a central role in generating income from Trusts, Foundations, businesses, donors, and the local community. Ideally, you’ll bring experience in fundraising, but we’re committed to supporting the right candidate to succeed in this exciting role.

You’ll work closely with the Scheme Manager and Fundraising Trustee to implement innovative fundraising strategies, promote our work across various media platforms, and engage with stakeholders to raise awareness of our mission. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact, enabling the continuation and expansion of our services that support local families in need.

Organization: Right To Play UK

Department/Division: Fundraising

Reports to: Head of Fundraising

Work Location: London, UK (Our office is based in Kennington.)

Work Arrangement: A combination of a minimum of 2 in-office days per week, and remote-working in accordance with Right To Play’s work arrangement and the operational needs of the department

Authorized to work in: UK (Eligible to work legally without work visa sponsorship)

Target Hiring Salary: GBP 32,000 – 34,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Target Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Duration: Permanent, full-time

Application Closing Date: 26 January 2025 23:59 GMT - Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

ABOUT US:

We reach millions of children each year in some of the most difficult places on earth, helping them to stay in school and learn, overcome prejudice, heal from trauma, and develop the skills they need to thrive. We do this by harnessing play, one of the most fundamental forces in a child's life, to teach children the critical skills they need to dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities, in learning and in life.

Established in 2000, Right To Play reaches children through experiential programming in 14 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. These programs are supported by our global offices in Toronto, Canada; London, UK and seven national offices across Europe and North America. 

Right To Play UK is a charity registered in England and Wales and in Scotland, which works in partnership with Right To Play International to raise funds and awareness across the UK.

OUR CULTURE:

• Accept Everyone – Be intentional about inclusion
• Make Things Happen – Seek opportunities to lead and innovate
• Display Courage – Act with integrity
• Demonstrate Care – Look after yourself and one another
• Be Playful – Have fun at work

Please visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do, and find out about the five pillars of our Culture Code.

ROLE SUMMARY:

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and analytical Individual Giving Officer to develop your fundraising career in the international development sector. You will work closely with our Head of Fundraising to build, expand and retain our donor base following a very successful 2024. With a focus on supporter acquisition and stewardship, you will utilise data and market insight to support campaigns, enhance supporter engagement, and organise donor events to achieve ambitious income targets. You will also work with the organisation’s Head of Partnerships on crucial corporate relationships.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

#1: Individual Giving (30% of Time):

• With support from the Head of Fundraising, create and manage cross-channel Individual Giving campaigns.
• Manage a stewardship plan for Individual Giving supporters, acting as the point of contact for donors and focusing on retention.
• Work with the Head of Fundraising on acquisition activities across the donor spectrum, onboarding new supporters.

#2: Major and Mid Value Donor Pipeline (20% of Time):

• Qualify Mid Value supporters and Major Donors through a managed donor pipeline, identifying high-potential prospects and nurturing relationships.
• Collaborate with the Head of Fundraising to develop targeted engagement plans for Mid Value and Major Donors across the year.
• Work with the Head of Fundraising on targeted asks and proposals for both audiences.
• Help manage group initiatives for these audiences, such as the existing Right To Play Playmakers and Champions supporter networks.

#3: Donor Events (10% of Time):

• Plan and coordinate donor events alongside the Head of Fundraising, handling logistics and post-event follow-up to strengthen supporter relationships.

#4: Additional Support – Corporate Partnerships (20% of Time):

• Prospect potential corporate partners, including from Mid and Major Value Donors.
• Relationship-manage a modest caseload of corporate supporters.

#5. Supporter Insight and Cross-Department Collaboration (15% of Time):

• Utilise Mission CRM (supporter database) to record and support fundraising related transactions and activities.
• Track and report on donor acquisition, pipeline progression, and campaign performance, analysing trends for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the Head of Communications on cross-functional initiatives to amplify fundraising impact.

#6: Other Tasks as Assigned (5% of Time)

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WHAT YOU’LL BRING (ESSENTIAL):

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrable experience in fundraising, ideally within Individual Giving, Corporate fundraising, or Mid and Major Donor cultivation.
• Proven success in donor qualification, proposal or campaign writing, and managing a donor pipeline.
• Proficiency in CRM software.
• Examples of utilising data analysis to guide decision-making and reporting.

COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with supporters.
• Strong analytical skills with a high attention to detail, particularly in data interpretation to guide acquisition and pipeline management.
• Highly organised, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and manage time effectively.
• Creative problem-solver with the flexibility to adapt approaches based on audience insights.
• Passionate about Right To Play’s mission and values, and a collaborative team player.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Experience working within a charity or international development organisation.
• Knowledge of UK charity fundraising regulations and Data Protection legislation.

LANGUAGES:

• Fluent in both spoken and written English

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

The opportunity to collaborate with an innovative global team who are passionate about working with children and youth. You will gain experience working for a globally recognized organization with a healthy culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care and be playful). You will be immersed in an environment where learning and development is encouraged and valued, and “play” is appreciated as a core avenue to building community.

• Flexible work arrangements (e.g. work from home and flex hours)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year
• 5 personal learning and development (L&D) days per year
• 5% employer pension contributions
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• Maternity/paternity/parental leave top up and support
• Annual learning week
• Annual staff recognition awards
• Opportunity to connect with employees across our offices
• Opportunity to engage in global projects and initiatives
• Wellness programs
• Playful activities and events (e.g. Summer and Winter socials, monthly office events)

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply with your resume and cover letter in English via the application link.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. As such, we encourage groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play. We offer a family-friendly environment that allows for flexible work arrangements in order to support staff diversity and ensure a healthy work-life balance.

We are a child-centered organization. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our programs. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory basic DBS check as a condition of employment.

We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Should you require any accessibility related accommodations or specific adjustments to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter, please reach out to the People & Culture team by email. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.

Vacancy Announcement : Partnerships & Membership Officer 

Title: Partnerships & Membership Officer 

Contract Type: Employee, full-time 

Contract Duration: Permanent 

Reporting to: Partnerships & Business Development Manager  

Start Date: 19 May 2025 

Location: London – with a combination of home-based and office work

Application Deadline:  21st February 2025 

• Do you have a passion for global health and development, improving the lives of people everywhere, and holding governments accountable for their commitments? 

• Would you like to be part of a dynamic and impactful global NGO seeking to ensure people everywhere can enjoy a life free from preventable suffering and death due to noncommunicable diseases like cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, lung disease and mental health conditions? 

About the NCD Alliance 

The NCD Alliance (NCDA) is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) based in Geneva, Switzerland, dedicated to supporting a world free from preventable suffering, disability and death caused by noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Founded in 2009, NCDA brings together a unique network of over 400 members in more than 80 countries into a respected, united and credible global civil society movement. As a respected and united global civil society movement, NCDA also convenes a global network of national and regional NCD alliances in over 65 countries that unite the key NCD civil society organisations to drive forward advocacy on priority NCD issues, in particular with governments. As an alliance, we unite and combine the efforts of our global founding federations, members and partners on issues which together we can achieve more than any individual organisation can alone. The movement is unified by the cross-cutting nature of common risk factors including unhealthy diets, harmful use of alcohol, tobacco use, air pollution and physical inactivity, and systems challenges which contribute to chronic NCDs such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic lung disease, diabetes, mental health conditions and neurological disorders. 

Over the last decade, NCDA has built a reputation as a global leader in NCD advocacy and policy with a track record in delivering results and grounding global advocacy in the reality of the local experience. Building on its technical knowledge on key NCD policy issues and its global network of experts to draw from, NCDA has also developed a unique expertise in supporting national advocacy via its flagship capacity development programmes. 

As a global alliance and membership-based organisation with a mission to unite and strengthen civil society to stimulate action on NCDs, engagement, coalition-building and partnerships have always been in the DNA of NCDA’s approach and work. NCDA’s vision, mission and organisational structure have strategically positioned the organisation to engage with a wide range of organisations which share its goals. NCDA partners with 28 organisations that span multilateral agencies, governments, academia, foundations, and relevant private sector entities to further its ability to support the NCD community and drive impact on a global scale. As members of NCDA’s Supporters Group, NCDA partners have access to a range of benefits, including opportunities for coordination and engagement on global NCD issues and implementation strategies.

Job description 

We are looking for a Partnerships & Membership Officer to join our dynamic team of 25 staff located across 3 offices (Geneva, London, and New York). The Partnerships and Membership team encompasses 4 staff members, and the Officer will report to NCDA’s Partnerships and Business Development Manager. 

The Partnerships and Membership Officer will support the strategic growth of NCDA’s partnerships and membership in line with NCDA’s new strategy 2021-2026. The role will be responsible for supporting NCDA’s strategic engagement with members and partner NGOs by overseeing the delivery of related work plans and activities, supporting NCDA’s membership outreach strategies and delivery, reporting and M&E processes and business development. 

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates passionate about global health and multisectoral action to work for a respected civil society organisation and engage with a range of stakeholders such as corporates, foundations, development agencies and NGOs. 

Main duties and responsibilities 

The main responsibilities for the role are: 

• Contribute to NCDA’s partnership and membership growth, by supporting annual plans and activities. 

• Supports strategic engagement with NCDA’s existing partners and members by providing prospect research and due diligence, tracking of relevant data and information on CRM systems. 

• Manages and liaises with partners to deliver bilateral plans and activities, maintaining constructive relationships and proactively seeking partnership alignment. 

• Supports partners and members reporting, monitoring and evaluation efforts, ensuring documents are prepared and submitted on time, including NCDA Supporters Events and Publications Calendar, Membership Bulletin, and Communications promotional plans and products. 

• Supports Membership administrative and project management activities in consultation with the Membership team as appropriate. 

• Assists in the planning and delivery of relevant partners events in line with NCDA’s new strategy. 

• Coordinates the delivery of communications activities and products, including the Global Week for Action on NCDs campaign. 

• Schedules and coordinates team meetings, prepares agendas, and captures notes as appropriate. 

• Collaborates across the NCDA team (particularly working with Communications, Policy and Advocacy, and Capacity Development) to implement NCDA’s partnership and membership strategy to ensure compliance, in consultation with supervisor as appropriate. 

• Conducts prospect research and due diligence on prospective supporters, utilizing NCDA’s due diligence and Conflict of Interest policies 

Skills and competencies 
 

Essential: 
 

• Relevant bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience working in a related field, ideally in an NGO or membership organisation. 

• 1 year of membership or partnership experience, relevant administrative or professional work experience including one year of project management. 

• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with ability to multi-task and prioritize competing demands to meet team’s deadlines and objectives. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multicultural environment and liaise with a diverse array of collaborators, consultants, and stakeholders from across the globe. 

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; strong cross-cultural communication and sensitivity skills.

• Demonstrated experience following standard policies and procedures, receiving general instruction and supervision, and contributing to deliverables and initiatives. 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an international team environment. 

• Strong knowledge of MS Office applications and virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams). 

• Fluent in English (spoken and written). 
 

Desirable: 
 

• Experience of fundraising and/or donor or partner relations 

• Knowledge of NCDs and global health or quick learner and interest in NCDs and global health 

• Familiarity with CRMs systems 

• Fluency in other languages

 

Diversity and inclusion are a priority at the NCD Alliance. We are committed to cultivating a fair and healthy environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. 

NCDA values 

Our work is underpinned by values which align with well-established principles of global health and sustainable development: 

• People-centred 

• Collaboration 

• Equity, diversity and inclusion 

• Accountability 

• Independence 

• Excellence and results driven 

Closing date for applications: 21st February 2025 

We regret that we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates.  Applications received after the deadline will not be reviewed. 

NAPAC is seeking Call and Email Handlers for our support services in Stockport

NAPAC provides the only free national support service for adult survivors of all types of childhood abuse. We offer specialist, confidential support to all adult survivors of any type of abuse, operated by experienced staff and trained volunteers.

We are looking for new colleagues who are empathetic and resilient with a real passion for supporting people through their healing journey. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the people we support, and actively encourage applicants with different lived experience.

NAPAC works closely with the criminal justice and public health sectors. We support survivors to navigate and understand their options with criminal and civil law, and in healing and recovery. Choice is key, and our website provides a lot of free information for survivors and those supporting them. 

As a trusted public-health organisation, people use NAPAC’s services to support their overall health and wellbeing, to build and improve their resilience, and to be able to make brave, positive choices every day – including asking for help when they need it.

Those using our services ask for support with a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, isolation, navigating relationships, dissociative identity disorder, reporting to the police, domestic and sexual violence, boundaries, and complex post-traumatic stress. For many, contacting NAPAC is a first step to recovering from trauma and leading happier, more fulfilled lives.

NAPAC support service often hear from adult survivors that are disclosing their childhood abuse for the very first time, so sensitivity, safety and confidentiality are highly important.

So, if you are someone who is looking to make a real difference in the lives of the people we support by empowering them through emotional support, and understanding, then this job role is perfect for you.

As a support line Call Handler, you will be a key member of our dedicated team, providing emotional support and a safe environment for callers with a wide range of complex issues.

NAPAC offers full training and hands-on support for call handlers with every call they receive. You will use the knowledge and skills you’ve developed through our training to explore issues relating to childhood abuse and it how it effects adulthood and signpost callers to relevant resources and services that can provide more in-depth support. Calls are caller-led, and you will be there to empower each caller to take back control in their lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow confidentiality and safeguarding policies
• Provide appropriate signposting to external services in accordance to callers identified needs.
• Ensuring that key record keeping is maintained to the required standard and contributing to service monitoring requirements
• You will have the emotional resilience to be able to support individuals who may be severely distressed, experienced trauma, and people who may be at risk of harm.
• The ability to think on your feet to support callers who may call during panic attacks or flashbacks
• Excellent communication skills, spoken and written.
• Providing email support to individuals.
• Being flexible in your approach to your work in line with changing and growing needs of the support service.
• To be Caller led and be able to keep your own personal boundaries whilst working in your own unique way.

Salary: £26,520 per annum, pro rata, plus pension and an employee benefits package.

Hours:  17.5 per week (0.5 FTE) to be worked flexibly across the week, in person. Remote and hybrid working is not available for this role.

Contract: One year, with possibility of extension subject to funding.

Closing date for applications: 10am Monday 3 February 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly. 

Application is by completion of the NAPAC application form. CVs cannot be accepted.

Full information and the application form can be downloaded from our website.