Jobs in Aylesford

If you are an experienced finance manager looking to utilise your experience in the charity sector, this could be the role for you!

Canine Partners' mission is to transform the lives of disabled people using expertly trained dogs to improve physical, emotional and social wellbeing.

To help us create amazing partnerships, we need amazing people. Canine Partners has an exciting opportunity for a talented Finance Manager to join our dedicated Finance team.

This is an incredible role at a prominent assistance dog charity where your role will be a part of our essential work that transforms lives every day.

What you will do:

Working alongside the Director of Finance and Resources you will ensure the charity's finances are utilised in line with our mission. Leading an established and dedicated team of two, you will oversee all the financial activities, reporting and analysis, whilst improving and maintaining tight financial controls. Undertaking a number of routine tasks, you will also manage monthly management accounts, journals, and year-end accounts.

It is an exciting time to join us, as the charity marks its 35th anniversary this year and we will be doing a lot to celebrate! We have recently launched our 5-year plan, which has been shaped in a large part by the finances and financial modelling; this work will continue to become more detailed and accurate as we move through the 5-year plan, which you will play a key part in supporting using honed modelling, projecting and problem-solving skills.

What we are looking for:

• Qualified accountant (CIPFA/CIMA/FCA/ACA/ACCA) with relevant senior financial experience.
• Strong ICT skills including database (Office 365, MS Excel in particular).
• Broad experience of budget management and strategic planning (ideally in charitable settings but not essential).
• Flexibility, adaptability and ability to use initiative.
• Strong organisation skills and ability to manage deadlines.
• Proven experience of working within a financial environment and use of sophisticated digital accounting software.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

It may be advantageous, though not essential, to have experience working in a related field or knowledge of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP).

Most importantly, you will be passionate about the transformative impact that our assistance dogs provide to our beneficiaries.

What can offer you:

• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Salary exchange pension scheme (matched up to 5%)
• Charity (occupational) sick pay
• Life assurance
• Wellbeing portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Free on-site parking (visiting and site-based staff)
• Dog friendly offices
• Flexible working hours
• Claimable business/travel expenses

This role can be delivered remotely from home. We will provide a laptop, additional screen, and mobile phone for use in the role.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply online with a comprehensive CV and supporting statement explaining how you believe you match the requirements of the role.

Closing date: 05 February 2025
First interviews will take place online (via MS teams): Date to be confirmed.
Second interviews will take place at our National Training Centre in Osgathorpe, Leicestershire: Date to be confirmed.

Please note we may choose to close this advertisement early should we find a suitable candidate or if we receive a high volume of applications. Please be assured that we contact all candidates regarding the outcome of their application, this may take longer if we receive a high volume of applications.

We recognise the benefit of diverse experience and welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are a disability confident committed employer.

You may have experience of the following: Charity Finance Lead, Finance and Operations Manager, Financial Controller, Head of Charity Finance, Finance and Resources Manager, Senior Finance Officer, Accounting and Finance Manager, Finance and Compliance Manager, Finance Team Leader, Strategic Finance Manager, etc.

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Salary (UK Based): £43,898 plus benefits (Our pay philosophy ensures consistency across locations and salaries. The starting salary for this opportunity plus benefits depends on location of the candidate). 

The role: As Programme Manager, you will be responsible for the Project Management Office function (PMO), coordinating and governing our projects focussed on delivering Mary’s Meals International’s (MMI) strategic objectives. You will govern all our projects to success within the programme, and manage key stakeholders, providing regular updates on the programme.

As a Project Management expert with good experience of Agile methodologies, you will have the opportunity to support and guide project managers and stakeholders in best practice and ensure a strong focus on stewardship, service and simplicity.

Responsibilities:

• Personal responsibility for managing and delivering key programmes, projects and products.
• Develop consistent standards, procedures, templates and guidance for successful project delivery.
• Work alongside others to coach, define and implement the governance framework for projects.
• Work with functional owners and project & team managers to create strategies for effective project planning, monitoring and delivery.
• Ensure that MMI’s Agile delivery methodology is embedded and deployed across the programme.
• Run Steering Committee Meetings or support Project Managers to run these meetings.
• Meet regularly with stakeholders to understand and review organisational objectives and project requirements, developing strong relationships and demonstrate great stakeholder management.
• Inform projects when strategy changes and help them re-baseline.
• Seek continual improvement of the PMO and organisational approach to project and product delivery.
• Effective management of PMO staff.
• Strive to identify areas for process and organisational improvement and make recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to organisational growth through the creation and sharing of knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices from previous project experience.

About you:

You take personal responsibility, through a hands-on approach, for the successful delivery of projects. With significant project management experience of leading large, complex projects, you will bring strong stakeholder management experience. With proven people leadership experience, you will bring robust experience of resourcing projects, developing, and managing relationships and coaching those around you, to share your knowledge and build capacity across the Mary’s Meals family.

A relevant qualification in Project Management and/or Agile methodology would be of interest, and it would be great if you also have experience of working with CRM solutions and digital/business transformation projects.

You will be inspired by our work and will strive to maximise all resources and drive efficiencies and process improvements to ensure fantastic return on investment and to challenge the status quo, to ensure we deliver on time and on budget.

About us:

We are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, in a way that best supports your work life balance. We also have an office near Glasgow city centre for those who live nearby and would like to work from here occasionally or on a regular basis.

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of over 2.4 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.

We believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, Mary’s Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding. Mary’s Meals is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work and we expect all the Mary's Meals family to share this commitment and work in the best interest of the communities we serve. Our safe recruitment practices ensure that only those that are committed to our high standards join our movement.

Salary advertised is for UK based candidates, our salary philosophy ensures consistency across locations where Mary’s Meals operates.

This is a fantastic role where your daily work has real impact. Please click Apply to send your CV and a short covering note, highlighting your suitability and motivations in considering this role.     

Salary (UK Based): £43,898 plus benefits (Our pay philosophy ensures consistency across locations and salaries. The starting salary for this opportunity plus benefits depends on location of the candidate). 

The role: As Programme Manager, you will be responsible for the Project Management Office function (PMO), coordinating and governing our projects focussed on delivering Mary’s Meals International’s (MMI) strategic objectives. You will govern all our projects to success within the programme, and manage key stakeholders, providing regular updates on the programme.

As a Project Management expert with good experience of Agile methodologies, you will have the opportunity to support and guide project managers and stakeholders in best practice and ensure a strong focus on stewardship, service and simplicity.

Responsibilities:

• Personal responsibility for managing and delivering key programmes, projects and products.
• Develop consistent standards, procedures, templates and guidance for successful project delivery.
• Work alongside others to coach, define and implement the governance framework for projects.
• Work with functional owners and project & team managers to create strategies for effective project planning, monitoring and delivery.
• Ensure that MMI’s Agile delivery methodology is embedded and deployed across the programme.
• Run Steering Committee Meetings or support Project Managers to run these meetings.
• Meet regularly with stakeholders to understand and review organisational objectives and project requirements, developing strong relationships and demonstrate great stakeholder management.
• Inform projects when strategy changes and help them re-baseline.
• Seek continual improvement of the PMO and organisational approach to project and product delivery.
• Effective management of PMO staff.
• Strive to identify areas for process and organisational improvement and make recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to organisational growth through the creation and sharing of knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices from previous project experience.

About you:

You take personal responsibility, through a hands-on approach, for the successful delivery of projects. With significant project management experience of leading large, complex projects, you will bring strong stakeholder management experience. With proven people leadership experience, you will bring robust experience of resourcing projects, developing, and managing relationships and coaching those around you, to share your knowledge and build capacity across the Mary’s Meals family.

A relevant qualification in Project Management and/or Agile methodology would be of interest, and it would be great if you also have experience of working with CRM solutions and digital/business transformation projects.

You will be inspired by our work and will strive to maximise all resources and drive efficiencies and process improvements to ensure fantastic return on investment and to challenge the status quo, to ensure we deliver on time and on budget.

About us:

We are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, in a way that best supports your work life balance. We also have an office near Glasgow city centre for those who live nearby and would like to work from here occasionally or on a regular basis.

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of over 2.4 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.

We believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, Mary’s Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding. Mary’s Meals is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work and we expect all the Mary's Meals family to share this commitment and work in the best interest of the communities we serve. Our safe recruitment practices ensure that only those that are committed to our high standards join our movement.

Salary advertised is for UK based candidates, our salary philosophy ensures consistency across locations where Mary’s Meals operates.

This is a fantastic role where your daily work has real impact. Please click Apply to send your CV and a short covering note, highlighting your suitability and motivations in considering this role.     

Salary (UK Based): £43,898 plus benefits (Our pay philosophy ensures consistency across locations and salaries. The starting salary for this opportunity plus benefits depends on location of the candidate). 

The role: As Programme Manager, you will be responsible for the Project Management Office function (PMO), coordinating and governing our projects focussed on delivering Mary’s Meals International’s (MMI) strategic objectives. You will govern all our projects to success within the programme, and manage key stakeholders, providing regular updates on the programme.

As a Project Management expert with good experience of Agile methodologies, you will have the opportunity to support and guide project managers and stakeholders in best practice and ensure a strong focus on stewardship, service and simplicity.

Responsibilities:

• Personal responsibility for managing and delivering key programmes, projects and products.
• Develop consistent standards, procedures, templates and guidance for successful project delivery.
• Work alongside others to coach, define and implement the governance framework for projects.
• Work with functional owners and project & team managers to create strategies for effective project planning, monitoring and delivery.
• Ensure that MMI’s Agile delivery methodology is embedded and deployed across the programme.
• Run Steering Committee Meetings or support Project Managers to run these meetings.
• Meet regularly with stakeholders to understand and review organisational objectives and project requirements, developing strong relationships and demonstrate great stakeholder management.
• Inform projects when strategy changes and help them re-baseline.
• Seek continual improvement of the PMO and organisational approach to project and product delivery.
• Effective management of PMO staff.
• Strive to identify areas for process and organisational improvement and make recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to organisational growth through the creation and sharing of knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices from previous project experience.

About you:

You take personal responsibility, through a hands-on approach, for the successful delivery of projects. With significant project management experience of leading large, complex projects, you will bring strong stakeholder management experience. With proven people leadership experience, you will bring robust experience of resourcing projects, developing, and managing relationships and coaching those around you, to share your knowledge and build capacity across the Mary’s Meals family.

A relevant qualification in Project Management and/or Agile methodology would be of interest, and it would be great if you also have experience of working with CRM solutions and digital/business transformation projects.

You will be inspired by our work and will strive to maximise all resources and drive efficiencies and process improvements to ensure fantastic return on investment and to challenge the status quo, to ensure we deliver on time and on budget.

About us:

We are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, in a way that best supports your work life balance. We also have an office near Glasgow city centre for those who live nearby and would like to work from here occasionally or on a regular basis.

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of over 2.4 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.

We believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, Mary’s Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding. Mary’s Meals is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work and we expect all the Mary's Meals family to share this commitment and work in the best interest of the communities we serve. Our safe recruitment practices ensure that only those that are committed to our high standards join our movement.

Salary advertised is for UK based candidates, our salary philosophy ensures consistency across locations where Mary’s Meals operates.

This is a fantastic role where your daily work has real impact. Please click Apply to send your CV and a short covering note, highlighting your suitability and motivations in considering this role.     

SCIE Vision

We are committed to building a society which enables people who draw on social care to live fulfilling lives.

At the SCIE, we are driven by our values:

· Progressive – always learning and developing.

· Inclusive – working together for equality, diversity, and fairness.

· Credible – evidence-based, robust, and reliable.

· Transparent – open and honest.

The role:

A great opportunity for you to join our small friendly team and make a real difference to people’s lives by:

· Ensuring that SCIE’s evidence, drawn from research and people’s lived experiences, influences social care policy and practice.

· Developing and delivering influencing strategies, drafting policy papers and legislative briefings, and managing relationships with various stakeholders and key partners.

· Growing SCIE’s profile as an influential, informed, and powerful voice in the social care sector.

· Positioning SCIE to work as a partner to government, responding independently to new government policy, supporting and advising on a range of national policy programmes, initiatives, and influencing guidance and practice.

· Producing high-quality research and evaluations demonstrating what works and makes a difference in social care, promoting evidence-based good practice.

What we are looking for:

· Knowledge of the policy and political landscape developed from previous experience working in a policy or public affairs role, either in government, the civil service, charities, or non-governmental organisations.

· Proven experience developing and delivering public affairs strategies and leading influencing activities.

· Proven experience producing policy papers and applying policy research skills, such as evidence gathering, analysis and reporting.

· Proven experience as a strategic and analytic thinker who can influence policymakers with persuasive arguments, policy ideas and campaigns.

· Proven ability to manage a wide range of internal and external stakeholder relationships, including at senior levels, and to engage with people with diverse viewpoints and backgrounds.

 

What we offer in return.

We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary and homeworking allowance. We provide an employer pension contribution above the statutory minimum, an award-winning employee assistance programme, and an attractive holiday package which rises with length of service.

If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us. (You can find our contact email in the 'How to apply' section)

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a fantastic animal charity to recruit their Communications and Media Officer. 

The charity offers a flexible working environment, with Hybrid or Remote working from their London head office as required.
In this role, you will pro-actively deliver and support the communications and campaigns projects and activities. Your work will range from ensuring working animals are represented in the global news agenda, to raising awareness of organisational and income-generating activities, in line with their strategy.

Key Responsibilities:
Media and PR
·       Deliver local, national and international PR (both online and offline), supporting awareness-raising, global programmes, emergency, fundraising and advocacy activities and campaigns.
·       Implement media plans in line with the global fundraising, marketing and communications strategy and in support of communications KPIs.
·       Organise PR engagements and activities for media and other stakeholders as required.
·       Produce and distribute press releases, articles, statements, case studies, Q&A sheets, position statements, briefings, press packs and other media materials.
·       Identify opportunities for, and support the development of, appropriate content (video, imagery etc) for media release.
·       Act as a first point of contact for media enquiries, providing out-of-hours media cover as required, including weekends.

Communications and Campaigns
·       Work with the Communications and Campaigns team and colleagues to plan and implement strategic communications designed to grow awareness and understanding of the charity’s work and support income generation activities.
·       Work with Global Programmes staff to identify and realise potential stories of geopolitical importance (e.g. conflict and security, climate, food security, gender issues).
·       Work with the Global Programmes team to realise opportunities arising from advocacy work.
·       Support awareness day campaign activity, e.g. International Working Animal Day.
·       Support the development of the ambassador programme, liaising with high-profile public figures, journalists, politicians and celebrities to assist in delivering media coverage.
 
Brand and Content
·       Write copy for publications, marketing materials and digital channels, such as the website and social media.
·       Work with the Senior Content Officer, in-country teams and freelancers, to develop, catalogue and select content (photography, video, case studies).
·       Oversee the production of promotional materials as required.
 
Person Specification:
·       Experience of working in a busy press or communications environment, including interacting with national media.
·       Knowledge of charity/not-for-profit communications.
·       Excellent knowledge of the UK media environment, including print, broadcast and digital.
·       Expertise in managing both reactive and proactive media relations.
·       An experienced writer, with the ability to produce engaging, persuasive copy that is tailored to the needs of particular audiences.
·       Experience of digital communications, including writing for the web.
·       Experience of media contacts databases, such as Gorkana/Cision.
·       Experience of project management and delivering projects on budget and within deadline.
 
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Reporting to the Fundraising Manager, the Fundraising Executive is an integral part of the Fundraising team, providing outstanding administrative and general fundraising support. The Fundraising Executive manages all incoming fundraising enquiries and provides excellent customer care and stewardship to our third-party event supporters. This is a busy role, supporting colleagues across multiple areas of fundraising, including events, third-party, mass, and trusts fundraising.

In this role, you will undertake all key administrative, database and financial duties to ensure the smooth running of team processes and procedures.

The role provides an opportunity to develop fundraising knowledge and is perfect for someone who has a passion for building income, relationships and delivering excellent supporter care. As this is a people-facing role, you will be working with supporters over the phone, online, in writing, and face-to-face, to ensure our supporters receive the ultimate supporter journey and experience.

The post holder should have a full clean driving license and be willing to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate fundraiser to make a real difference to children with high needs living in the highest areas of deprivation in the UK.

The Senior Program Associate for Europe and Eurasia (E&E) provides administrative, programmatic and technical support to the E&E team. Under the supervision of the Senior Program Officer for Europe and Eurasia, this role plays a vital part in the development, representation, and management of E&E programs.

OUR COMMITMENT TO FOSTERING A CULTURE OF BELONGING

We are an organization of dynamic, mission-driven individuals who are passionate about our core values and about supporting positive change in the world. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and flexibility. We believe that diverse teams are strong teams and work to support an ethic of belonging, dignity, and justice for all people. Our current team includes a mix of genders, parents and non-parents, and people of multiple races, nationalities, ages, sexual orientations and socioeconomic backgrounds. We are an EEO employer and encourage candidates of all races, genders, ages, orientations, ethnicities, and national origins to apply, and welcome those with alternative backgrounds and experiences.

DAY-TO-DAY TASKS will include:

• Support programmatic development and project management for Internews’ programming within Europe and Eurasia (E&E).
• Review and edit project reports, workplans, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plans in coordination with country program offices and Headquarters staff.
• Monitor progress towards project deliverables and provide guidance to project teams, escalating issues to E&E management as needed.
• Solicit, draft, and edit success stories, briefers, and other communications materials for E&E projects in coordination with project teams.
• Work closely with business and grants and contracts staff to ensure projects comply with donors’ requirements and Internews’ internal policies.
• Contribute to or draft scopes of work, program descriptions, etc. for subgrants and contracts, as needed.
• Provide input and support for departmental and organization-wide initiatives as needed.
• Travel within the E&E region as necessary.
• Support project openings/start-ups and closeouts.
• As requested, represent Internews in official meetings and communicate with other NGOs.
• Take an active role in various stages of proposal development, including research, writing, and editing, collaborating with staff from other departments and local offices as necessary.
• Stay abreast of news and trends in media development and foreign assistance, particularly in regard to the E&E region
• In all duties, uphold Internews’ Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of belonging.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Required:

• University Degree or equivalent lived/professional experience.
• Minimum 3 years of prior relevant experience, including professional experience in international affairs.
• Native/bilingual proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including diplomacy, tact, and negotiation abilities.
• Superior analytical and writing skills, and experience conducting desk research.
• Proven ability to set priorities and manage time effectively.
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential information with discretion.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally.

Preferred

• Proficiency in Russian (written and spoken) and/or other languages spoken in the E&E region an asset, but not required.
• Understanding of and/or interest in media development and other civil society development issues in the E&E region.
• Experience supporting donor-funded projects and contributing to proposals for donors (particularly USG-funded projects; experience with EU-funded projects a plus).
• Experience monitoring and evaluating project results through project-level indicators and targets.
• Experience in Eastern and Southeastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia strongly preferred.

Note: Candidates who do not have these preferred qualifications, but are interested and willing to learn, are encouraged to apply.

This position is being offered and hired by Internews Network. Benefits will be consistent with Internews Network's offerings and will be reviewed during the hiring process. 

Internews Network is an EEO/AAP/OFCCP employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. Internews does not discriminate based on race, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. 

If located in the United Kingdom, the successful applicant must be able to demonstrate their Right to Work in the UK in order to commence their employment.

*The annual salary range for this position is £28,500 - £35,600

Please note that this salary range applies to UK-based candidates only. Learn more about UK benefits on our Benefits page. For candidates based outside the UK, the engagement mechanism, benefits eligibility, and salary structure that apply will be based on multiple factors and will be reviewed during the hiring process.

Not your average job: This isn't a 9 to 5. You could play a significant part in rolling out trauma-informed support services nationwide. Make a real difference in the lives of those affected by road crashes. 

Location: To cover primarily the South Yorkshire & Humberside area

Working pattern: Remote work with frequent travel required. You will be expected to deliver a face-to-face service to clients in their own home or safe meeting place within the South Yorkshire & Humberside area. 

Deadline for applications: 31st January 2025 (we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications)

Interviews to be conducted: Early February

Start date in role: Mid to late March 

Rare opportunity: Help those affected by road crashes and create lasting change with Brake, the renowned road safety charity. 

Who we are: Brake has been supporting victims of road carnage since 1995, and we're on a mission to prevent future collisions. Every 20 minutes, someone is killed or seriously injured on our roads, impacting lives profoundly. 

Join our team: We're expanding our National Road Victim Service and need a dedicated caseworker to join our dynamic, compassionate team. Your role will involve delivering world-class support services to those at their most vulnerable. 

What we offer: 

• A generous 35 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3-day shutdown period between Christmas and New Year)

• Birthday day off 

• Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave 

• Death in service benefit 

• Pension 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Flexible working 

• A rewarding role with purpose 

• Be part of a skilled, friendly team with an engaged Board of Trustees  

Who you are: We need passionate, self-starters with a background in providing high-quality emotional support and advocacy. Your experience in roles within the police, criminal justice, counselling, caseworker or health and social care sectors could make you an ideal candidate.

Specifically seeking candidates with: 

• frontline support service experience 

• a full, clean UK driving licence, access to your own transport and are willing to use it for work purposes (we reimburse travelling expenses) 

• experience supporting people who have suffered sudden bereavement or working with those with heightened vulnerabilities. 

• research and advocacy skills – you will reach out to other organisations to support your cases where required 

• competent IT skills for remote work 

Join our mission: Your greatest reward will be knowing you've made a positive difference in someone's recovery from psychological trauma. 

About us: Brake is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We welcome your application whatever your background or situation. We particularly welcome applications from those who are part of the global majority, the LGBTQIA+ community or disabled. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it. So, if you have a passion for making a difference and share in our vision for a world where no one is killed on our roads, we would love to hear from you. 

Apply now: If you're up for a new challenge and have the skills, apply now. 

Not for traffic offenders: Due to the nature of our work we can't accept applications from traffic offenders. Candidates will be asked to disclose whether they have any unspent points on their licence at interview. 

A DBS check is required due to the sensitive nature of our service. 

Join us today and be part of the solution!  

People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of 1.5 million we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services. 

About the role

You’ll empower your clients to take actions for themselves or will advocate on their behalf for better service, support and outcomes, so they can live their life with Parkinson's in the way they choose.

You’ll deliver tailored information and support through a range of channels including telephone, video and email and, where appropriate, home visits and in community settings.

You’ll be responsible for building excellent relationships with healthcare professionals and other relevant agencies, as well as our network of volunteers and groups.

What you'll do:

• Provide professional person centred, in depth support to clients by a range of means, ensuring the most efficient and effective use of resources.
• Provide support on a variety of health and social care issues, including appropriate emotional, employment and welfare benefits support and advocating with and on behalf of clients. 
• Work flexibly across the service responding to enquiries through a range of channels.
• Work closely with clinicians, specialist nurses and other professional colleagues to raise the profile of the service, increase depth of support and achieve improved outcomes for people with Parkinson’s.

What you'll bring: 

• Experience of managing and delivering individual case work, including advocating for clients and supporting people to navigate  the health and social care system 
• Experience and understanding of safeguarding and your role in keeping clients safe and  implementing organisational policies and procedure
• Ability to be calm and use emotional intelligence in challenging casework
• Demonstrable digital competence, with experience of effective use of a range of tools including online case management systems
• The ability to build effective working relationships with others including working within multi disciplinary teams internally and externally 

You must live in the area you’re applying for in order to carry out this role. 

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with supporting statements. The supporting statement should fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the role description.

Interviews for the role will be held w/c 03 February. 

We are operating rolling recruitment for this vacancy and reviewing applications as they are received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The successful candidate will be required to: 

• live in the area specified, and be able to travel freely and flexibly throughout the area and occasionally further afield without reliance on public transport
• Preferably hold a full driving licence
• provide occasional cover on Saturdays and/or Bank holidays
• provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb 

This role will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. You’ll be required to apply for one; refusal to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

We are looking to recruit a Manager to take the development of St Faith’s Centre to the next level, expanding the reach into the local community and use of this fabulous new combined Church and Community Centre, completed in July 2023.

Can you inspire others to come and volunteer or work in the Centre and lead the team, in conjunction with the Trustees and the Church, so that we provide a Centre which is available to all in the local area as well as providing the only community space in the centre of the established and new housing developments?

We are looking for someone with experience of leadership and managing a team, working with regular and one-off hirers and the onsite privately-run Childcare Nursery staff to create a welcoming, inclusive environment, maintaining the current activities while developing further opportunities for people to use the Centre.

You will need to be proactive in developing what could be achieved in and through the Centre, and help to inspire others to develop and deliver the vision.

The job is based in the Centre, part-time 20-25 hrs pw, Monday to Friday with occasional weekend working by agreement. Exact times and hours can be negotiated, with some flexibility for the right person. For more information about the Centre and the role see the detailed Job Description.

Relationship Manager.

Salary: Circa £34,000 per annum.

Location: Remote (Wales or London and surrounding areas).

Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week.

Benefits:  

• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave.
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.
• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover.
• Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailer's discounts.

Why Action for Children?  

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It is the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives. 

A bit about the role 

As Relationship Manager, as part of a friendly and collaborative team, you will drive the community fundraising strategy with focus on the growth of unrestricted income by galvanizing fundraising support from a growing sports portfolio, local corporates, volunteer fundraising groups and the public. This post will focus on achieving agreed financial income targets and relevant KPI's in either Wales or London and surrounding areas.

How you'll help to create brighter futures by

• Managing and deliver fundraising campaigns and activities across a specific geographic area (London or Wales) to achieve significant income growth in line with the fundraising strategy and to also support other fundraising initiatives progressed by Action for Children.
• Researching and developing volunteer group prospects to create a pipeline of opportunities.
• Securing support for the sports portfolio, encouraging the public to run, walk, cycle for Action for Children.
• Securing support and introductions to potential funders and fundraisers i.e. local businesses, supporters, sports clubs, schools etc and build and sustain relationships.
• Securing and setting up 'Action Squads', for volunteer led fundraising groups to successfully fundraise and raise awareness in a specific geographic area (Wales or London) and to obtain support for the sports portfolio, encouraging the public to run, walk, cycle for Action for Children.
• Always demonstrating accountability to supporters and volunteers and operating with openness, honesty, transparency and consistent with all current Fundraising regulatory standards, data protection, VAT and Gift Aid legislation.
• Managing and delivering on set financial targets and outcomes set across the specific geographic area (London or Wales).
• Monitoring and analyse financial income and expenditure, ensuring forecasted income has been received and banked.

Let's talk about you 

• Professional Institute of Fundraising qualification (desirable.)
• Membership of IoF (desirable).
• Demonstrable track record of continual achievement leading and delivering fundraising in a specific geographic area.
• Proven understanding supplier agreements, contracts, funding agreements and where these are affected by VAT and other Fundraising legislation.
• Knowledge and understanding of tax efficient giving in the UK.
• Ability to manage challenging situations and to ensure the delivery of events and fundraising activity in a safe and professional manner.
• Proven experience of networking and influencing to achieved desired outcomes.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of discretion when dealing with HNWIs and organisations.
• Proven ability to project manage a team of fundraisers to achieve against specific financial goals where appropriate.

Please see the Job Description for the full list of accountabilities and requirements. 

Good to know

Application Process

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.

Diversity, equality, and inclusion

At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.

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Closing Date: Wednesday 22^nd January 2025.

Interviews will be week commencing 27^th January 2025.

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Eden Brown Charities is delighted to be partnering with the incredible Midlands Air Ambulance Charity to recruit them a Corporate Partnerships Executive to join their busy team to cover Shropshire and Hereford.

The Charity mission is "To provide patients with outstanding pre-hospital care and lifesaving intervention through the operation of helicopter-led emergency medical services (HEMS) - we will continue to save more lives and improve survivors' quality of life through the provision of a comprehensive, transparent, clinical and operational helicopter led emergency service aligned to changing patient need and demand."

Since 1991 the Midlands Air Ambulance have responded to an astonishing 76,000 missions and they continue to provide outstanding care daily across the Midlands.

The role

As Corporate Partnerships Executive you will be responsible for raising the profile of the Charity in Shropshire and Herefordshire and building relationships with Corporate companies across the counties.

You will be responsible for developing a Corporate pipeline as well as nurturing existing long lasting corporate relationships. You will be working with the Corporate Partnerships Manager to deliver the fundraising strategy and grow income too.

About You

As a Corporate Partnership Executive we would love you to have experience of the following;

• Experience of building and maintaining successful relationships with customers, clients and/or supporters
• Sales or income generation experience
• Experience of coordinating tasks, people, and activities
• Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams and with a range of stakeholders
• Experience of general office administration
• Experience of communicating with a wide range of audiences
• Experience of working unsupervised with the ability to drive and generate own workload.
• Public speaking
• Understanding of corporate CSR and ESG polices will be beneficial

Although some fundraising experience would be desirable, this really could be the role for you if you are wanting to move into a career within the third sector.

This role is home based within Shropshire or Herefordshire. There will be some travel across the regions and to the Head Office for meetings. To hear more about this incredible role for a Charity with ambitious plans please contact Laura iliff on 07442607841. Please note that applications are being considered on a rolling basis.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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Why join the UK Sepsis Trust (UKST)? We’ve an exciting opportunity to work for a significant cause and help make a real difference by raising awareness of sepsis.

Sepsis is the immune system’s overreaction to an infection or injury. There are over 245,000 cases each year in the UK and approximately 48,000 deaths – the charity’s overarching aim is to reduce preventable deaths from sepsis. We achieve this by:

• Raising awareness
• Supporting those affected by sepsis
• Educating health professionals
• Lobbying political organisations for better sepsis care

As the Executive Assistant you will provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the CEO and other senior leadership members. You will be a highly organised, detail-orientated individual with exceptional communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining confidentiality. You will play a key role in enabling the effective operation of the charity by assisting in strategic planning, project management, and general administrative duties. 

Executive Support:

• Provide administrative support to the CEO, ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Schedule and manage appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements for senior leadership.

• Prepare and organise meeting materials, including agendas, presentations, and reports.
• Draft, proofread, and edit correspondence, including emails, letters, and reports.

Communication & Coordination:

• Act as a liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Coordinate communication between departments and external partners.
• Prepare briefings for the leadership team and follow up on action items.

Event Planning & Logistics:

• Assist in organising and coordinating events, fundraisers, and board meetings.
• Manage logistics for events, including venue selection, supplier coordination, and participant communication.
• Support fundraising efforts by assisting in donor communications and event planning.

Project Management:

• Track key organisational projects and deadlines, providing updates to the CEO.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of strategic plans, ensuring timelines and milestones are met.
• Manage administrative tasks related to ongoing projects

General Administrative Support:

• Maintain filing systems and databases for organisational records and sensitive information.
• Assist with office management duties, such as supplies ordering, technology setup, and facility coordination.

Experience:

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar administrative role, preferably within the nonprofit or charity sector.
• Experience supporting senior leadership, including CEOs, Executive Directors, or board members.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex, sensitive tasks and manage competing priorities.

Skills & Abilities:

• Exceptional organisational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and presentations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Proficiency in using CRM systems
• Ability to work independently, exercise initiative, and work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of the nonprofit sector and an understanding of the specific challenges and opportunities in the charity space.

Personal Attributes:

• A passion for social change and the mission of the organisation.
• Discretion, professionalism, and a positive, proactive attitude.
• Ability to manage confidential information with integrity.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced and changing environment.

To apply please provide a copy of your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and why you are suited for the role.

The United Kingdom Sepsis Trust is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background, gender, ethnicity, or disability.