Jobs in Billericay

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to join our team as a Legacy Officer. You will join us working 35 hours per week, on a permanent basis and will be based remotely. In return you will receive a salary of up to £39,723 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Since 1927, Cats Protection has helped thousands of cats each year, across the UK. As a community of volunteers, employees, supporters and partners, we’ve improved the lives of millions of cats and transformed the way millions of people see and care for cats.

There are currently six members of the Legacy Team who are responsible for calling in all legacies bequeathed to charity, including those left to our branches and adoption centres throughout the UK. Working with lay and professional Executors, our role is to ensure that we maximise the value of legacies generously bequeathed to the charity by our benefactors.

Responsibilities of our Legacy Officer:

As our Legacy Officer, you’ll be responsible for the management and conducting of residuary, pecuniary, trust and life interest bequests; ensuring the charity’s tax exemptions are utilised correctly; advising Executors of Cats Protection’s requirements with regard to the selling of estate property, appropriation and compliance with the Charities Act 2011 disposal of land legislation and liaising and corresponding with Executors, solicitors and charity co-beneficiaries where appropriate to resolve disputes which could lead to the issuing of legal proceedings

What we’re looking for in our Legacy Officer:

• experience of working within the probate law or charity legacy administration sector
• TEP, ILEX, Law degree or ILM CiCLA.
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• keen attention to detail, organised and methodical
• ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• ability to manage your own workload

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £39,723 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• Flexible working options
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits including private healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Through our values and behaviours we help people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together we can make a difference.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

Closing date: 4th July 2024

Virtual interview date: W/C 15th July onwards

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

Please email if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.

As a Recovery service facilitator, you’ll be a key point of contact within the Recovery service.
Your responsibilities will focus around designing, delivering, evaluating, reporting and the continuous development of structured learning programmes for people with mental ill health. You will help shape the ongoing vision and goals of the Recovery College to ensure that future development of the service meets the needs of the people it supports. You will also participate in external forums, workshops and events to promote the work and ethos of Mind in Bexley.

Key Responsibilities

1. Make a positive contribution to the delivery of a thriving, innovative and effective Recovery College.

2. As part of the Recovery College team, deliver both face to face and online courses, workshops and groups according to curriculum requirements.

3. As required, design, deliver and evaluate courses, workshops and groups ensuring co-production at each stage.

4. Ensure effective learning takes place by using evidence based interventions, appropriate teaching methods and learning processes.

5. Demonstrate effectiveness by achieving high levels of student retention, measuring impact, increased involvement of participants and positive individual progress.

6. Contribute to the development of best practice within the service.

7. Undertake student assessments and regularly review individual progress.

8. Support individual students in setting learning goals and participating in workshops, courses and groups to ensure positive learning outcomes.

9. Keep accurate and up to date records of students including attendance, assessments, progress and impact measures.

10. Signpost and refer students to internal and external services when appropriate.

11. Ensure individual inclusion, accessibility and other needs are met.

12. Provide students with information and advice on further learning and progression opportunities including volunteering and support into employment

13. Participate in external forums, workshops, meetings and events to promote the work of the Recovery College and Mind in Bexley.

14. Keep up to date on local resources, facilities, training and recovery services.

15. Work effectively with peer facilitators and volunteers.

16. Work in partnership with team members, colleagues, professionals and other services.

17. Participate in induction, training, supervision and continual professional development.

18. See advice and support from line manager when needed.

19. Pay regard to materials and equipment.

20. Identify, report and monitor any safeguarding concerns or risk in accordance with the latest local procedures.

21. Keep informed of relevant legislation and guidance.

22. Adhere to Mind in Bexley and East Kent policies and procedures including (but not limited to) Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety, Confidentiality, Lone Working and Safeguarding.

23. Undertake any other duties and tasks which may be reasonably required, as discussed with line manager.

At Winston’s Wish we have been on a journey over the last few years – since Covid-19 we have transitioned to an online delivery, and we’re not going back.  We are listening to the voices of the bereaved young people that we are here to support and designing services that are right for them. 

We have raised the profile of data in all areas of our organisation and are always looking at ways to achieve ongoing improvements to our ways of working and our outcomes for the children that we are here to serve.

The Database Manager position is an exciting new opportunity to work alongside the Head of Salesforce to develop a solid foundation working with the world’s largest integrated CRM platform, Salesforce.  Winston’s Wish is currently leveraging various Salesforce products, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and Non-Profit Success Pack. Additionally, we are investing in Marketing Cloud and AI in the upcoming year as part of our strategic shift towards a 'digital first' approach. 

We’re looking for someone with an ability to use their initiative to get things done, an enthusiasm for quality improvement with a keen eye for detail and someone with compassion and empathy for those affected by bereavement.  Whether you’re already a certified Salesforce Administrator or have lots of experience maintaining Salesforce but are yet to obtain the certification, we’d like to hear from you.  

Join us in this dynamic phase of growth and contribute to our mission of providing meaningful support to those navigating the challenges of loss. 

Main Responsibilities  

What you'll do: 

• You’ll be our 'go-to’ person for Salesforce end users; 
• Support the day-to-day platform administrative functions and configuration including user management, permissions, sharing rules, objects, fields, page layouts, record types, custom settings, reports & dashboards;
• Working on declarative development utilising Flows, custom objects, workflows, validation rules and security configuration; 
• Support day-to-day user queries; 
• Proactive system maintenance including keeping up with Salesforce releases, features and best practices; 
• Data management to improve Salesforce data quality, implementing rules and automation as needed; 
• Collaborate with Fundraising, Bereavement Services and Marketing & Communications to gather and analyse business requirements and translate into scalable solutions; 
• Provide ongoing user training and create training materials/technical documentation as needed; 
• Communication of any platform changes to end users and stakeholders; 
• Implement and enforce security best practices to protect sensitive data; 
• Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations and internal policies; 
• Account manage our outsourced Salesforce & IT partner support companies.

All Staff

• Contribute to the vision and mission of Winston's Wish; whilst embedding the values into your daily work activities. 
• Promote equality of opportunity and diversity in accordance with Winston’s Wish policy. 
• Contribute to the overall success of the charity’s fundraising needs by providing case studies, attending events and adding value to the experience of our supporters as required.
• Contribute to the brand and reach of the charity by working alongside our Marketing & Communications Team when relevant press opportunities arise or when required for social media and online content (including the use of photography).    
• Work to objectives, targets and work plans agreed with your line manager. 
• Undertake specific projects and other ad hoc duties agreed with your line manager, fulfilling any deadlines, reviews and reporting procedures required. 
• Take an active part in the Quarterly review process and participate in training agreed with your line manager. 
• Recognise and champion the lived experience of children and young people with bereavement within your work.
• Ensure the health and safety of all colleagues, volunteers and visitors in accordance with Winston’s Wish policy. 

Person Specification

If you’re aligned with our values, excited about the opportunity and really good at what you do (even if you don’t tick all the boxes) apply anyway! 

• Certified Salesforce Administrator with at least 1 years’ experience or someone with 1 years’ experience of working in Salesforce at an administrator level (but would like to achieve the Salesforce Administrator Certification); 
• Confident using DataLoader to manage imports and exports of data; 
• Demonstrated experience implementing Salesforce configuration changes including (but not limited to): Flow, fields, page layouts, record types, custom settings, dashboards and reports; 
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills and ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels; 
• A proactive attitude to implementing best practice solutions; 
• Demonstrates enthusiasm towards continued personal/professional development; 
• Hands-on experience with either Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Sales Cloud, NPSP and/or FormAssembly, don’t worry if you haven’t got experience of all of them; 
• Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately with colleagues at all levels. 

Additional information, if you are yet to obtain the Salesforce Administrator Certification 

• During the first 6 months, time will be allocated to self-learning/self-development via Salesforce’s Trailhead learning platform and other resources;
• After 6-12 months, Winston’s Wish will support you through the Salesforce Administrator Certification Examination. 

Recruitment Timetable 

Application deadline: 19th July at 5pm 

Telephone conversation to take place: 24th and 25th July 

Interview by Zoom to take place: 29th or 31st July 

Interview location: Zoom 

Winston’s Wish reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications for the role before the closing date. 

The College of Policing is exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell in our search for two Finance Business Partners to join our team on a permanent basis. The College of Policing is the professional body for the police service in England and Wales who work to share knowledge and good practice, set standards, and support professional development for police officers and staff.

Reporting into the Senior Finance Business Partner, these roles will provide professional finance business partnering support and advice to Cost Centre Managers, including preparing and evaluating accurate and timely annual and monthly budgets, forecasts and trend analysis, to enable effective and appropriate financial planning across the College.

The organisation

About 800 people work for the College of Policing across England and Wales. Although we're a small organisation, our work has a big reach. We are uniquely placed to work both with national policing organisations and local forces to support frontline officers, staff and volunteers in their day-to-day roles.  We offer a supportive and inclusive environment for people to thrive.

This post can be based remotely with very occasion travel to the headquarters in Ryton-on-Dunsmore (CV8 3EN) or regional offices including London. We offer an extensive flexible-working policy, employee wellbeing support, family friendly policies, employers’ network for equality and inclusion membership (ENEI silver award winners), and status as a disability confident leader means everyone can bring their whole self to work.

The key duties of these Finance Business Partners will be:

• Act as lead business contact for providing a professional finance business partnering service to designated Cost Centre Managers.
• Develop effective working relationships with stakeholders to improve their knowledge of financial management and forecasting, whilst providing appropriate robust challenge when required.
• Complete monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts for your Cost Centres providing sufficient analysis and narrative to inform business and operational decisions.
• Analyse monthly performance to budget and KPIs, evaluating variance impact and identifying trends to support, challenge and provide options in the cost-efficient management of resources. 
• Reconcile budgets, accruals, prepayments and other financial records for year-end.
• Engage with Cost Centre Managers on organisational or business-related proposals, provide helpful and meaningful financial advice to support business case submissions.
• Drive effective strategic and operational decision making for budget managers.
• Support the design, development and continuous improvement of finance processes and quality and system improvement projects.

The successful candidate will have:

• Part-qualified with a CCAB qualification or evidence of equivalent experience in a similar role.
• Experience of working in a management accounting, finance business partnering or related financial role.
• Ideally experience working in the public sector, but this is by no means essential.
• Proven experience of working collaboratively, including working with internal and external people in positions of influence to develop and implement customer-focused business solutions.
• Ability to analyse, summarise and communicate financial data and information clearly and accurately to non-financial budget managers.
• Ability to provide constructive challenge to budget managers.

Please note that the salary on offer will be based on location as follows:

• National: £33,573 - £40,580,
• London: £38,611 - £45,618

The closing date for applications will be on Sunday 21st July, with first stage interviews due to take place the week commencing the 29th July. Please submit your CV to our exclusive search agent Robertson Bell ASAP to ensure you don’t miss out!

What we’re looking for:

• Do you have experience of working within Care & Support?
• Do you have experience of working with vulnerable adults?
• Do you currently hold a UK Driving Licence?

If so, this role is perfect for you! Here at Peabody, we have a number opportunities for a Care Support Worker on a permanent basis in and around the Laindon area. 

A bit about the role:

As a Care Support Worker you will assist people to live well, be independent and connected to their own community. You will support people with kindness and compassion ensuring that they are assisted to make choices and be involved in all aspects of their life. You will work within agreed boundaries, following operational guidance, policies and procedures. You will advocate for the people you support so that they are protected from harm and able to exercise their human rights. Some of the key results for the role include: 

• Play an active and key role in achieving your team’s objectives.
• Represent the interests of your team with stakeholders that you meet during the course of your work.
• Be professional and promote positive joint working between relatives, other departments and partners.
• Play your part in ensuring that we deliver a quality service where risk is well managed.
• Understand and abide by the organisation and regulatory rules that apply to your service including those set by the CQC.

This role will require a Enhanced DBS check, a UK driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.

A bit about us: 

It started over 160 years ago with one man’s desire to improve the lives of poverty-stricken Londoners.

Today, we have 107,000 homes and 220,000 residents across London and the Home Counties and around 20,000 care and support customers. But the desire remains the same – to create homes and communities where people can flourish. 

Here just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody:

• Up to 25 days’ annual holiday plus bank holidays  
• Flexible benefits scheme, including options for Healthcare, Dental care, Critical illness cover, vouchers, technology scheme and access to a discount portal.
• 4 x Life Assurance
• Sleep in allowance 
• Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates  
• Professional development by access to "paid for" apprenticeship programs and qualifications
• Two additional paid volunteering days each year  
• Family friendly policies
• Up to 10% pension contribution matched 1:1

Closing date: 9th July 2024

Interview date - Week commencing 13th May.

PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.

To be considered for the position of Care Support Worker, please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and submit both your CV and a bit about why we should consider you for the role.  

We are hiring! We have a job vacancy for a Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) / Dementia Coordinator.

Shine has a membership of over 13,500 members living with SpinaBifida and/or Hydrocephalus and associated conditions and over 6,000 associated members.

In the last year we have seen a 25% increase in members who are living with NPH across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There are currently just under 600 members with NPH, plus their carers registered, but we are expecting this to continue to rise as awareness and diagnosis of the condition grows.

We are looking for an experienced, skilled, organised and dedicated new staff member to join Shine’s Services team to develop and lead our new NPH service.

Job title: Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)/ Dementia Coordinator

 

Reports to: Director of Services

Location: Home Based or Hybrid * 

(dependent on proximity to our Head Office in Peterborough, with travel across England, Wales & Northern Ireland as required)                                                               

Hours: 35 hours per week (willingness to work outside of office hours, evenings and weekends when required)

Salary:                £31,672 pa

Closing Date:      21st July 2024 at 11pm

Purpose of Job 

To provide the foundations for improved health, social and emotional outcomes for adults living with NPH and to support their families/carers.

To focus primarily on delivering 3 of Shine’s 7 Strategic Goals all of which drive Shine’s ambitions:

·  Goal 3: Adults of all ages with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus have the choices and opportunities to live healthy and independent lives

· Goal 4: A connected community

· Goal 7: Transforming attitudes and improving access to health and care services through engagement, partnerships, research and campaigning   

And contributing to delivery of other strategic goals as appropriate.

 

Staff management:

1. Shine is committed to providing quality advice and support. As service lead you will provide supervision, training, guidance and support in line with Shine’s HR processes and procedures to other members of staff who are involved in the delivery of work for the NPH service.

 

Project management:

1. Evaluate existing support for members living with NPH and their families/ carers within Shine

2. Develop and grow the service based on the needs and voice of our members

3. Lead the support of members living with NPH and their families/ carers across England, Wales & Northern Ireland

4. Develop annual work plans, which will enable continued development and delivery of the NPH service

5. Create a framework for the service and develop Shine colleagues to support delivery in key areas

6. To provide training to upskill colleagues in dementia

7. Create greater consistency across all Nations by developing strong working relationships with key colleagues in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

8. Drive collaborative working with the National Programmes and Engagement Manager and the National roles – particularly Health and Benefits

9. To manage any specific project budgets, ensuring spend is planned, within budget and allocated to the appropriate cost centre 

10.  Maintain an oversight on data capture and data management for the work on NPH, alongside the Director of Services develop outcome measures to demonstrate impact

11.  Work in line with GDPR, maintaining confidential member records providing clear and accurate record keeping for monitoring and evaluation

12.  Identify new potential sources of funding as the project develops and contribute to funding bids as requested. 

13.  Working with colleagues in Services, Fundraising, Marketing, Trust and Foundations colleagues and Shine’s membership to identify opportunities for long-term sustainability of the work.

Delivery  

To manage all enquiries from our members living with NPH and their carers, providing direct one to one support and advice including-

·  Welfare benefit/ income maximisation advice

·  Condition specific support to enable the person living with NPH to have choice and control over their current and future care needs.

·  Signposting /referring to more specialist information and support, internally or to other local, regional or national organisations 

You will also:

· In collaboration with Shine’s National Programmes & Membership Engagement Manager, Health and Services colleagues and external partners, lead the delivery of the NPH awareness week once a year

· Review existing and develop new resources for members with NPH alongside the Health team

· Develop and deliver an annual programme of events and peer support groups for members with NPH and their families and carers

· Oversee social media, Facebook and WhatsApp support groups

· Organise steering groups, providing opportunities for Shine members to guide the development of the service, and engage in consultations and research

· Develop partnership opportunities and closer working relationships with health professionals, statutory organisations and charities

· Identify key campaigns to improve the rights of members with NPH, improving access to statutory services, access to NHS care, awareness regarding diagnosis and treatment.

Other core requirements of working for Shine:

· To work with Shine’s national and regionally based colleagues to ensure that all work is complementary, coordinated and beneficial to our members

· To maintain the high standards of respect, communication, professionalism, empathy and sensitivity conducive with working for an organisation that represents 13,500+ members living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus or associated conditions.

· To ensure that Shine’s safeguarding policies and processes are followed, and are ‘everyone’s responsibility’

· To actively take part in the annual staff residential

 

 

To undertake any other duties in line with the job role. 

 

 

 

Person Specification 

 

Experience – essential 

· A minimum of 3 years' experience of working with older people living with dementia

· Experience of project management and delivery

· At least two years’ experience of delivering support and advice services for older people.

 

Knowledge, skills and abilities – essential 

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Ability to build strong relationships both with internal and external stakeholders

· Ability to develop and deliver professional presentations and training in a variety of settings 

· IT literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft 365 and confident in the use of CRM Database systems

· A non-judgmental approach to working with people 

· A good knowledge of adult safeguarding policy, procedures and reporting 

Qualification- essential

§  Relevant qualification in health or social care

 

Experience – desirable 

· Welfare benefits: Experience of supporting older people to maximise their income

· Experience of providing supervision, guidance and support to others as a lead

· Developing and delivering opportunities to enable and empower disabled people

· Organising information sessions and social events 

· Multi-disciplinary working and advocacy

· Evidence of successfully developing a base of local, regional and national contacts/partners who can provide specialised support to our members/ families

· Working in the third sector in a paid or unpaid capacity 

· Working with, and supporting, volunteers 

Qualifications - desirable 

Relevant qualification in:

§  Information, Advice & Guidance

§  Management

§  Project management 

 

In return, Shine will offer you:

· A competitive salary

· 35 hour working week

· 25 days annual leave plus additional discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year

· Support to learn and develop

· Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

· Additional annual leave due to length of service

· Defined contribution pension

Shine is a Disability Confident employer and will offer guaranteed interviews if a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the job.

If you would like to have a chat about the role in more detail or have any questions, please give us a call and ask to speak to Gill Valentine, our Director of Services.

Interviews will be held on Monday 12th August in our Head Office, Peterborough

Job Title: Sales Assistant – Garden Room

Period: Permanent

Hours: 1 day per week (Wednesday – Friday), 7 hours excluding breaks, some weekends and evenings

Salary: £24,000 per year pro rata

Reports to: Retail Manager

Place of work: The Exchange, Erith DA8 1RA

How to apply: The application pack with details on how to apply is also available from the 'Join Staff Team' page on our website.

 

About the role

The Exchange is looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working Sales Assistant with a flair for customer service, and a passion for plants, craft and people. This is an exciting new opportunity to help support our Retail Manager in establishing The Garden Room as a vibrant, successful and welcoming space for retail, selling homeware and gifts; craft and garden supplies and tools; plants and plant care products; and some fashion, fragrance and cosmetics. The Garden Room acts as the main entrance into The Exchange, and so the Sales Assistant will be expected to be able to talk confidently about the wider organisation and its work. The space is also used for workshops, focusing on the interconnection between craft and gardens.

Principle Duties:

Please note: the ‘principal duties and responsibilities’ outlined below are not exhaustive. Other tasks and duties consistent with the role may be assigned.

• Sales: Maximise sales within our retail space, The Garden Room, by assisting with the day-to-day running of the shop, ensuring it is always well presented, welcoming and secure.
• Customer Service: Provide exceptional service to visitors and customers, providing information about The Garden Room and our retail offering as well as the organisation, its ethos, our programme and events.
• Plant Care: Basic care of the plants within The Garden Room and elsewhere in The Exchange.
• Ambassador: Be a positive ambassador of The Exchange, supporting the organisation and its work within the community.

Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent customer service in The Garden Room, answering queries and giving general assistance in a warm and friendly manner to ensure a positive visitor/customer experience, and to encourage repeat visits.
• Talk confidently about the wider work of The Exchange, including our history, ethos and our events/programme.
• Ensure the smooth operational running of The Garden Room.
• Till and cash handling, processing transactions on the till system, packaging and gift wrapping any purchases as required.
• Process online purchases by selecting stock, packing for postage and arranging dispatch.
• Inform customers about stock availability and gathering product feedback.
• Respond to email and in-person queries from customers in a timely and professional manner.
• Occasionally serve drinks and snacks from The Garden Room where we sell a small selection of chilled bottled and canned drinks for consumption on The Exchange premises. 
• Manage stock levels, preventing theft, and keeping the store clean and organised.
• Ensure that available stock is visible and is visually appealing.
• Maintain stock levels and visual standards of the drinks and snacks available to purchase from The Garden Room.
• Provide basic care instructions to customers purchasing plants.
• Operate within rigorous H&S and security frameworks, including taking responsibility for opening and closing tills, and final retail space checks.
• Assist with general housekeeping duties as assigned.

Personal specification:

Essential:

• Friendly and approachable with excellent customer service and ‘front of house’ skills.
• Motivated with an eye for detail and a desire to achieve high standards.
• Confident, calm approach to working within a busy environment balancing multiple demands.
• Excellent communication, listening, diplomacy and problem-solving skills.
• Evidence of positive and effective working with colleagues to achieve shared objectives.
• High level of written and verbal English communication skills.
• Reliable and highly organised with initiative and strong time management efficiency.
• Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings dependent the needs of the operation.
• The right to live and work in the United Kingdom.

Desirable:

• Working in an arts and culture / community / heritage environment.

How to apply:

The application pack with details on how to apply is also available from the 'Join Staff Team' page on our website.

Deadline for applications: Sunday 14 July

Interviews scheduled for: Thursday 18 July

The Fundraiser will play a key role in raising funds and awareness for the Friends of Bereaved Families Forum, a UK charity established to support the work of the Parents' Circle in Israel and Palestine. 

This individual will be responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies, cultivating donor relationships, and ensuring the sustainability and growth of our programs. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in fundraising, excellent communication skills, and a passion for the peace mission and values of the Bereaved Families Forum.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Fundraiaser will work in close consultation with the Chair, Trustees and with members of the Steering Committee in carrying out the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with the organization's goals. Develop strategies to expand, enhance and cultivate the current donor base. Set targets for fundraising and report against targets.
• Identify new donors and cultivate existing donors. seek new sources of funding such as charitable foundations and trusts. Submit grant applications and reports, as needed.
• Develop and maintain database of donors and donations.
• Constantly follow PCFF activities, projects, achievements, and evolving content matter. Work closely with the PCFF Israeli-Palestinian fundraising team to address needs and identify opportunities.
• Organisation of speaking visits to the UK by PCFF representatives. Plan programme of events and manage relevant arrangements, bookings, etc. Designing and executing a programme of awareness-raising and fundraising events, marketing, and alumni engagement.
• Maintain and increase FBFF’s media presence – in Jewish, Christian, Muslim and national press.
• Field general queries from external groups and individuals.
• Newsletter - produce and distribute periodic written/visual material about FBFF activities for the newsletter and translating/adapt relevant PCFF materials for UK audiences. Constantly increase distribution and readership.
• Constant update of social media and website – [may work with website maintainer on improving design]
• Steering Committee - set up and attend meetings, prepare agendas, reports, minutes, and other relevant documentation – and work closely with members to initiate and develop activities.
• Reporting - monthly, in a format to be agreed to the Chair and Trustees on activities, achievements, and future plans.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

Educated to at least degree level or equivalent experience - Desirable

Values

Believe in and share the core values of the organisation - Essential

Experience

Essential

- Experience in fundraising administration, researching potential donors/trusts and assisting in creating fundraising opportunities

- Experience in organising events

- Experience of working successfully as part of a team

Desirable

- Experience in writing trust applications 

- Experience of using a fundraising database

- Experience in writing articles, newsletters or copy for magazines or similar 

Skills and Abilities

Essential

- Strong literacy, numeracy and IT skills

- Highly developed organisational skills, able to meet deadlines and manage a varied workload

- Good verbal and written communication skills. You must be able to write clearly and expressively

- Attention to detail

- Ability to identify, initiate and sustain effective relationships with donors, other professionals and organisations.

- Excellent interpersonal skills that demonstrate a balance of warmth and boundaries

Desirable

Excellent presentation

Knowledge of history of Middle East and in particular Israel/Palestine desirable

Wildlife Fundraiser

Nature is in crisis, and your help is needed! Join Europe's largest nature conservation charity and make a real difference as a Wildlife Fundraiser!

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that allows you to integrate your passion for nature with your exceptional communication skills?

Join us at Europe's largest nature conservation charity and make a real difference as a Wildlife Fundraiser! 

If you don’t have fundraising experience… don’t worry; full training will be provided! A company van is just one of the amazing benefits you will receive as part of your role… so apply today!

Position: Wildlife Fundraiser - North East London

Ref: JUN20248471

Location: North East London

Salary: £24,890.00 - £26,720.00 per annum

Contract: Permanent

 

Closing Date: Sun, 21st Jul 2024

The Role

Each day you will travel to different venues, set up an attractive fundraising stand, and spend the day actively engaging with members of the public, spreading awareness about our conservation efforts and inspiring individuals to become lifelong members. 

Don't worry if you're not a wildlife expert yet – you will be provided with comprehensive training to equip you with all the knowledge you need. Plus, you'll enjoy the added perk of a company van, with fuel and parking costs paid for.

What's even better? You'll have the flexibility to choose a contract between 3 to 5 days per week, and enjoy the stability of a set salary, rather than working on commission. With 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) and opportunities for sabbaticals, we value your work-life balance and well-being.

What do current employees say about this fantastic position?

 

‘Securing a membership is always a great feeling that stays with you. Being able to talk about things you are passionate about and learn a lot about wildlife is a real plus.’ Fun, challenging, requires resilience, great colleagues.’ - Membership Fundraiser - Current Employee

But it's not just about the benefits – it's about the impact you'll make. Join a team that's dedicated to preserving nature and inspiring others to do the same. Your role will be pivotal in driving positive change, and you'll have the support of a diverse and inclusive community every step of the way.

If you would like to learn more about this role, there will be an open briefing session on Microsoft Teams on the date below:

 

Saturday the 13th July at 11 am

We are looking for starters to join from July, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient applications have been received.

About You

What we need from you:

• A passion for conservation;
• Ability to work to targets;
• A driver's licence valid for use in the UK;
• Happy to work 3 out of 4 weekends;
• Willingness to work outdoors and independently;
• Fundraising/Sales and Customer Service experience advantageous.

Whether you're from a hospitality, customer service, sales, or volunteering background, we're more interested in your negotiating/storytelling skills and enthusiasm than your previous experience. 

If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey and help create a world richer in nature, apply now! You will be asked to upload your CV and complete a short online application form to get started. Should you be shortlisted, you will be invited to complete a short video questionnaire.

Additional information

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

The Charity is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.

The charity are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve this vision of creating a world richer in nature, the team need more people on nature's side and more diverse people. People of colour and disabled people are underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. You can contact the team to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes once you have been redirected.

Please note: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation #INDNFP

Wildlife Fundraiser

Nature is in crisis, and your help is needed! Join Europe's largest nature conservation charity and make a real difference as a Wildlife Fundraiser!

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that allows you to integrate your passion for nature with your exceptional communication skills?

Join us at Europe's largest nature conservation charity and make a real difference as a Wildlife Fundraiser! 

If you don’t have fundraising experience… don’t worry; full training will be provided! A company van is just one of the amazing benefits you will receive as part of your role… so apply today!

Position: Wildlife Fundraiser - Dagenham

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Location: Dagenham

Salary: £24,890.00 - £26,720.00 per annum

Contract: Permanent

 

Closing Date: Sun, 21st Jul 2024

The Role

Each day you will travel to different venues, set up an attractive fundraising stand, and spend the day actively engaging with members of the public, spreading awareness about our conservation efforts and inspiring individuals to become lifelong members. 

Don't worry if you're not a wildlife expert yet – you will be provided with comprehensive training to equip you with all the knowledge you need. Plus, you'll enjoy the added perk of a company van, with fuel and parking costs paid for.

What's even better? You'll have the flexibility to choose a contract between 3 to 5 days per week, and enjoy the stability of a set salary, rather than working on commission. With 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) and opportunities for sabbaticals, we value your work-life balance and well-being.

What do current employees say about this fantastic position?

 

‘Securing a membership is always a great feeling that stays with you. Being able to talk about things you are passionate about and learn a lot about wildlife is a real plus.’ Fun, challenging, requires resilience, great colleagues.’ - Membership Fundraiser - Current Employee

But it's not just about the benefits – it's about the impact you'll make. Join a team that's dedicated to preserving nature and inspiring others to do the same. Your role will be pivotal in driving positive change, and you'll have the support of a diverse and inclusive community every step of the way.

If you would like to learn more about this role, there will be an open briefing session on Microsoft Teams on the date below:

 

Saturday the 13th July at 11 am

We are looking for starters to join from July, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient applications have been received.

About You

What we need from you:

• A passion for conservation;
• Ability to work to targets;
• A driver's licence valid for use in the UK;
• Happy to work 3 out of 4 weekends;
• Willingness to work outdoors and independently;
• Fundraising/Sales and Customer Service experience advantageous.

Whether you're from a hospitality, customer service, sales, or volunteering background, we're more interested in your negotiating/storytelling skills and enthusiasm than your previous experience. 

If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey and help create a world richer in nature, apply now! You will be asked to upload your CV and complete a short online application form to get started. Should you be shortlisted, you will be invited to complete a short video questionnaire.

Additional information

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

The Charity is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.

The charity are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve this vision of creating a world richer in nature, the team need more people on nature's side and more diverse people. People of colour and disabled people are underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. You can contact the team to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes once you have been redirected.

Please note: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation #INDNFP

Public Sector Development Manager: Shape the Future of Child Protection

Are you passionate about making a real difference in children's lives? Join the NSPCC, the UK's leading children's charity, as a Public Sector Development Manager and help us secure vital funding to protect children and prevent abuse.

Salary: £28,337 - £31,485 (plus London Allowance of £3,366 or Home Working Allowance of £500) Location: Remote or hybrid (with bases across the UK) Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Why join us?

• Be part of a high-performing team that's raised over £6 million since 2017/18
• Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
• Generous annual leave, pension, and life assurance schemes
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on children's lives across the UK

About the role: As a Public Sector Development Manager, you'll play a crucial role in securing funding from government bodies, research grant-makers, and commercial tenders. You'll contribute to our ambitious £5 million annual income target, helping the NSPCC support millions of children each year.

Your key responsibilities:

• Develop and manage relationships with high-level statutory funders
• Craft compelling proposals and reports to secure significant income
• Collaborate with internal teams to maximise funding opportunities
• Identify and pursue new prospects to strengthen our funding pipeline

What you'll bring:

• Experience in building relationships and securing high-value funding
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management and prioritisation abilities
• Passion for safeguarding children and young people

Our team and culture: Join a motivated and supportive Major Giving Department where your ideas and contributions are valued. You'll have access to bespoke training opportunities and the chance to grow both personally and professionally.

About the NSPCC: For over 100 years, we've been at the forefront of child protection. Our mission is to end child abuse and transform society for every child. From our world-famous Childline service to groundbreaking research and campaigning, we're committed to creating a safer future for all children.

Career development: We're invested in your growth. You'll have opportunities to enhance your skills, take on new challenges, and progress your career within a supportive environment.

Ready to make a difference? If you're excited about using your fundraising talents to protect children, we want to hear from you. Apply now and join us in our mission to create a safer society for all children.

The NSPCC is committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments to support your success.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Regional Manager - London

This is a remote role, requiring regular travel to London.

About Career Ready

We are a UK-wide social mobility charity that believes that every young person deserves the opportunity to enjoy a rewarding future.

We were founded in 2002 by leading business figures with a mission: to boost social mobility by empowering young people and giving their talents a platform to flourish. Since then, we’ve grown across the UK to support young people in areas of need.

Our programme gives young people the key skills, confidence, and experiences they need to kickstart their futures. In partnership with our network we deliver a targeted programme providing young people aged 15-18 with a paid internship and mentor, workplace visits, and skills masterclasses.

Our organisational values underpin how we work and are at the core of everything we do. Career Ready’s values are: trust, bravery, collaboration, empowerment and inclusion.

Role Purpose

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team of Regional Managers, where you will work in partnership with employers and schools to deliver our impactful programme.

The main purpose of this role is to grow, develop and deliver all aspects of the day-to-day relationship management of:

· Schools and colleges running the Career Ready programme

· Local employer supporters, corporate partners supporters, other key local stakeholders and networks

You will be responsible for a local patch which currently typically consists of 5-6 schools or colleges and a portfolio of employer partnerships. Regional Managers are also responsible for building and maintaining a local network of employer supporters and seeking opportunities for new employer support.

There will be opportunities to be creative, as well as being autonomous in how you run and develop the programme with the Career Ready schools and colleges in your area.

What you’ll bring to the role

This is a wonderful role that requires passion for our purpose and a broad range of skills, experience and the ability to demonstrate an understanding of the environments we operate in. You can develop, grow and maintain valuable and valued relationships through your motivation for what we do, with a passion that inspires and engages others, alongside the capacity to identify and manage multiple priorities. You need to thrive on attention to detail, be able to listen to what is not said, be well organised and confident to engage with and influence a wide range of people.  You will research and approach opportunities and outcomes with an entrepreneurial mindset.

For the essential key qualities and skills required for this role, please see the Job Description.

This is a full time role, but we will accept applications from candidates who can work a minimum of 28 hours per week.

Live recruitment briefing sessions

Join members of the Career Ready Programme team to find out more about the role, the team and our recruitment process.  These are live sessions so if you’d like to join, please click on the link in our candidate pack (The Recruitment Process page) and you'll be sent a Teams invitation. 

Dates:

Thursday 18th July at 1pm

Monday 22nd July at 1pm

Location: Online via Teams

Duration: 20 – 30 mins

Benefits of Joining Career Ready

You will be rewarded with the following benefits:

• 6% contribution to personal pension plan, subject to 3% employee contribution
• Annual leave: 25 days per annum plus bank/public holidays. The charity is also closed between Christmas and New Year and there are an additional 2 days of leave available in August. Career Ready also allows flexible use of some Bank & Public Holidays
• Interest-free season ticket or bicycle purchase loans (or Cycle To Work Scheme).

• Flexible working: We strongly embody trust. We can support condensed / flexible working patterns. [This is a remote working role with occasional team meetings in Central London and more regular visits to schools, colleges and work places].​

• You’ll be part of a diverse, supportive, and friendly team​

About Us 

For over 100 years, Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting has been supporting girls to become active global citizens through non-formal education, the development of shared values and life skills. Free to make what they want from the Movement, girls learn by doing, make friends and have fun. In brave, local spaces, girls develop the skills and attitudes to change themselves, their communities and our world.

The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) connects over ten million Girl Guides and Girls Scouts from 153 countries, we are a global team of staff and volunteers from around the world and work in four official languages. We keep the global Movement thriving, united and growing. Our strengths lie in innovative non-formal education programmes, leadership development, advocacy and community action.

Job Purpose 

The main purpose of this role is to support the international Girl Guide and Girl Scout Movement to improve its meaningful youth participation practice and increase its capacity to be led by girls and young women.

Key Responsibilities 

Mainstream Meaningful Youth Participation

• Work with the Youth Voice Volunteer Team to support capacity building in Member Organisations*, this may include:

• Delivering workshops about meaningful youth participation.

• Creating tailored action plans with Member Organisations.

• Developing resources to support meaningful youth participation projects at national to local level.

• Collaborate with different WAGGGS teams to embed meaningful youth participation into event planning and delivery, for example:

• Ensuring youth participation is happening throughout the planning and delivery process.

• If an event is aimed at young people, supporting the programme to be relevant, exciting, accessible and learner-led for the participants.

• Champion intergenerational leadership** to make sure everyone knows they have a part to play in a Movement led by girls and young women.

• Put the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion into action by not taking a ‘one size fits all’ approach to work.

• Apply intersectionality and be aware of the global, multilingual context of WAGGGS in all areas of work.

• Take the time to understand cultural context and local barriers and the different experiences and perspectives on youth participation young people may have in different contexts, before deciding your approach and be prepared to adapt along the way.

* WAGGGS is a membership-based organisation – we have 153 different national Member Organisations who directly deliver Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting in their country.

** Intergenerational leadership is young people and adults working together, building on each other's knowledge and experiences to bring about positive change 

Support Young People in Governance

• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of existing recommendations produced by youth-led research into young women in governance.

• Assess what is needed to continue to grow WAGGGS’s meaningful youth participation practice in the governance space.

• Collaborate with the WAGGGS Governance Team to put into action recommendations.

Ensure Meaningful Participation of Girls and Young Women 

• Support the participation of girls and young women in WAGGGS activities across the organisation through, for example,

• Helping to implement safeguarding policies and procedures.

• Checking written content to ensure that it is clear and accessible.

• Advising on how to make sure young people feel meaningfully included.

• Identifying practical ways so that every and any girl can take part in WAGGGS opportunities, taking into account our global diversity and range of languages, time zones and contexts. 

This job description is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements of the post holder. The line manager may stipulate other reasonable requirements. The job description will be reviewed regularly and may be subject to change. Applicants must have the right to work in the country they are based in. 

Events Manager

Location: Home-based
Contract Type: Permanent/ Full time
Salary: £39,867 - £44,297
Hours: 37.5 hours
Benefits: 27 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), perk scheme access, life assurance, paid compassionate leave, enhanced sick pay, Cycling UK membership plus many more staff benefits.

There’s never been a better time to join the team! Our client have launched an ambitious new strategy – and they want you to be part of it. There are loads of reasons to love cycling, even if you’re not someone who cycles. From cutting pollution, to making us healthier and happier, cycling can help us all thrive.

They want everyone to enjoy the benefits cycling offers to people and the planet. They’ll be sharing more information on their strategy soon but, it will focus on encouraging more short journeys by bike; promoting cycling as a popular, enjoyable, and safe activity for everyone; and striving to make every cycling experience a great one. Go with them on their journey and help them have more impact than ever before!

Tell them why you are the person to drive impact in this capacity. Explore the attached job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening. Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to the person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.

They are an inclusive organisation and would particularly welcome applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. They strongly believe that diversity strengthens their work. If you are already passionate about cycling, that’s great, many of them are too! But if you are simply really excellent at what you do, no matter what your background, that is what matters most.

You may have experience in the following: Coordinator, Event Planner, Events Director, Race Organizer, Event Specialist, Event Supervisor, Event Operations Manager, Event Producer, Event Project Manager, Event Marketing Manager, Event Logistics Manager, Event Program Manager, Event Administrator, Event Coordinator, and Cycling Event Executive.

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