Jobs in Bracknell

Are you passionate about improving the lives of people affected by gambling-related issues?

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the impactful work at GamCare and play a key role promoting awareness and support for gambling-related harm.

With the rising prevalence and awareness of gambling-related harms, this is an opportunity to make a real difference within a growing organisation.

About GamCare

Founded in 1997, GamCare is one of the leading providers of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. We operate the National Gambling Helpline, provide treatment for anyone who is harmed by gambling, create awareness about safer gambling and treatment, and encourage an effective approach to safer gambling within the gambling industry.

The role

As an Outreach & Engagement Practitioner, you will actively engage with the public, local community groups, and professionals, and build effective partnerships that promote awareness and support for gambling-related harm.

You will actively plan and deliver community campaigns, including distributing materials, organising drop-ins, and setting up public stalls, making sure our services are visible and accessible to individuals in need.

By communicating with stakeholders and sharing information on gambling-related harms, you will foster collaboration and create new referral pathways. Building and maintaining relationships with local services, professionals, and community organisations will be essential in identifying gambling harms and improving support networks for individuals on their recovery pathways.

Please note successful candidates will need to be able to travel around the East Midlands region.

About you

To succeed in this role, you should have experience in community-based work and effectively collaborating with local services and initiatives.

Your excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, will allow you to engage with diverse audiences and tailor content to professional and public contexts.

Having a professional qualification in Health, Social Care, Psychology, Youth or Community Care, or relevant demonstrable experience in the field, along with a commitment to continuous professional development, is essential.

If you are dedicated, compassionate, and eager to be part of a national charity addressing gambling harm, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Join GamCare today and help us make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals and communities across the country.

Benefits You Can Enjoy

• 33 days basic annual leave entitlement per annum including bank holidays which increases with service
• A generous pension scheme - we contribute 6% and you contribute 2%.
• Discretionary company sick pay from day one of service.
• Employee assistance programme – 24-hour support

Moreover, you will have access to ongoing development and training opportunities, allowing you to expand your skills and grow professionally within our organisation.

For further information and to apply please click the apply button.

Closing date: Friday 29th November 2024.

Interviews: Week commencing 9th December 2024.

GamCare is committed to offering the best support to people affected by gambling harms, as such we welcome applications from candidates with lived experience.

GamCare is an equal opportunities employer and doesn’t discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability. We are only able to facilitate visa sponsorship in very limited circumstances, so candidates outside of the UK or who don’t have the right to work in the UK need not apply.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for a Community Fundraiser in order to work alongside a Community Fundraising Manager lead and grow the charity’s  local partnerships, drawing in financial support from community groups, schools, small businesses, and more.

As a Community Fundraiser you will:

• Build and Sustain Donor Relationships: Engage and nurture a broad network of community supporters, encouraging ongoing contributions and fostering long-term partnerships.
• Lead Local Fundraising Events: Organise and support community-driven events, working closely with volunteers and ambassadors to raise awareness and funds.
• Represent the Charity’s Mission: Deliver presentations and talks to community groups, inspiring them to join in our mission to make a difference.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Coordinate with Care, Communications, and Marketing teams to enhance fundraising efforts and strengthen community engagement.
• Support Budgeting and Innovation: Assist in developing fundraising strategies and contribute innovative ideas to maximize community income streams.

To be successful, you must have experience:

• Demonstrable experience in fundraising, marketing or sales - Essential
• Community Fundraising - Desirable
• Experience of public speaking - Desirable
• A proven ability to work proactively identifying new contacts and opportunities for development – Essential
• A confident speaker with good presentation skills - Essential

• Strong Interpersonal Skills: Comfortable engaging with a diverse range of community groups and building meaningful relationships.
• Flexible and Adaptable: Willing to attend community events during weekends and evenings, knowing that your dedication supports vital hospice services.
• Collaborative Team Player: You’ll work closely with multiple teams, ambassadors, and volunteers, ensuring a unified approach to fundraising.

For this role you will need valid UK Driving License & Car (Essential)

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Contract type:Full-time, permanent

Location-London  hybrid working  

Closing date: 11th December at 8am

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Learning and Development Advisor

We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning and Development Advisor to join the Learning and Development team working from home.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change and improvement for those who need it? If yes, then we’d love to hear from you…

Position: 5870 Learning & Development Advisor - Leadership Development

Location: Home based

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours Monday- Friday 

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £26,490.14 per annum

Closing Date: 10th December 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if enough suitable applications are received. 

The Role

This is an exciting role that requires a mixture of skills in relation to learning and development.  You will be focusing on leadership and management development across the organisation.  This will include the design and delivery of innovative learning interventions that support the development of leaders and managers.

The L&D team want to step away from ‘traditional’ so you will need to be creative, motivated, and brave, generating and implementing new ways of enhancing the leader’s development.  You will have scope and space to try new interventions, evaluate impact and make a difference to the overall organisational strategy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Use your creativity and ability to experiment in introducing innovative and modern learning practices across the organisation

• Design and deliver innovative learning interventions that support leadership and management development across the organisation.

• Work with Subject Matter Experts and senior staff within the organisation to understand learning needs and develop the right interventions.

• Create evaluation methods to measure changes in behaviour and performance across leaders and managers

• Act as a valued advisor for leaders and managers across the organisation supporting their development

About You

Modern thinking and practice are essential for this role, as well as a good understanding of leadership and management development. 

You will need experience of:

• Delivering successful leadership and management development programmes using innovative approaches

• Planning courses and evaluating outcomes

• Delivering soft skills training and experiential learning activities

In Return…

Benefits include:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working

• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays

• An extra day off for your Birthday

• Pension with 5% employer contribution

• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity and paternity payments

• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment and leisure discounts

• Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary deducted finance

• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support

• Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career development and progression

About the Organisation

This independent charity provides a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. Working towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System, everyone at the charity is driven by the Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. 

As part of the commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. The charity is also a Disability Confident Employer and provides a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of the selection process, the team will be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

You may have experience in areas such as Learning & Development Advisor, Learning & Development Officer, Learning & Development Administrator, L&D Advisor, L&D, L&D Administrator, HR, Human Resources, Human Resources Officer, Learning & Development Lead. #INDNFP

Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.         

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Night Support Worker to join our Young People service in Bracknell.
£24,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Night Support Workers enable people with particular needs to manage their tenancies and live independent lives of their choosing in the community. Night Support Workers are responsible for ensuring continuity of a support service at night and for keeping customers and the building safe.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:
- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Conducting key work sessions as required, that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance to support customers to independent living e.g. budgeting, cooking, establishing a night time routine
- Supporting customers to maintain a healthy environment and where appropriate assisting them to clean their accommodation and maintain good personal hygiene
- Assisting in the recording and reporting of customer incidents
- Managing customer referrals, completing assessments and obtaining and maintaining all relevant paperwork
- Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes
- Adhering to lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues
- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times e.g. fire risk assessments, fire alarm checks etc.
- Taking on shift leading responsibilities by coordinating and leading shifts in the absence of a manager
- Being responsible for the handover of key information between shifts
- Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures
- Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organized
- Able to apply the right balance of care and support dependant on the needs of the customer
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication

What you'll bring:

Essential:
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with some previous relevant sector work experience

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Please visit our website for the full job description

We are looking for an Events Manager for an incredible childrens health charity to be responsible for leading the events
programme - developing, promoting, and delivering a range of events that maximise income

This is a hybrid role with 4 days in the Surrey office and one day homeworking after probation. Due to the events associated with the role there will be flexibility with regards to WFH and Toil.

The Charity
A passionate charity, dedicated to providing practical and emotional support to children and families in times of need.

You would be joining a highly respected organisation who prioritise a supportive and inclusive working culture. Repeatedly named as one of the top non-profit organisations to work for, offering of 25 days holiday, along with a range of professional development opportunities!

The Role
Lead and manage the annual programme of special events including flagship dinners/auctions to deliver outstanding events.

Manage and nurture key relationships with special event committee chairs and special event committee members.

Oversee delivery of the annual programme of sports and challenges fundraising events.

Take overall responsibility for the special and sports budget lines,delivering on income targets

The Candidate
Demonstrable experience of delivering events that generate income.

Experience of managing staff and/or volunteers

Experience of setting and managing budgets

Experience working collaboratively with colleagues, including Senior Leadership teams and external committees.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

About the role

We are looking for an exceptional individual who will lead a team of Senior Safeguarding Case Officers and Safeguarding Case Officers to deliver a case management and consultation function across the Society, ensuring that people at risk are supported to remain safe and have timely access to appropriate support and intervention, in line with legislative requirements and good safeguarding practice. 

You will have substantial experience in case management and management of safeguarding risks, and will be able to confidently apply your knowledge, skills and experience to the work of a large organisation committed to supporting people with dementia and their families.

You will:

• Be responsible for ensuring that all allegations, concerns and incidents are correctly investigated, learning taken and shared, and supporting administration is accurate and records are maintained in a timely way.
• Be responsible for defining and implementing adequate safeguarding thresholds for risk assessment of safeguarding concerns and allegations managed by the team, including best case management practice standards.
• Be responsible for the delivery of a triage function ensuring that adequate risk levels are consistently implemented in the team’s case work.
• Be responsible for addressing escalated safeguarding concerns, allegations and incidents, working closely with local Safeguarding Partnerships across England, Wales and Northern Ireland nations. Identify issues and either investigate themselves or delegate where appropriate, taking personal responsibility for complex investigations. 
• Hold a safeguarding caseload and participate in triage, as required, including participate in an out of hours duty rota as required.

 
Closing date: 4th December 2024
Interview date: TBC

Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

Location: Home based, East and South East England (ideally based around Ipswich / Chelmsford areas)
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 FTE depending on experience
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours pw (would consider part time: min 30 hours pw)
Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring they pay their employees fairly, they offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal.

Closing date: Sunday 8 December 2024
Interviews will be held week commencing 16 December 2024
 
No agencies please

Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease. 
 
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? We’re looking for a proactive, dynamic and enthusiastic individual to help develop and grow our networks of supporters. You will have a good knowledge of the area and connections with local areas across the South East of England.
 
You will be a warm and friendly communicator and ideally you will have experience of working in a relationship fundraising role, as well as recruiting and stewarding new supporters and volunteers and cultivating existing relationships through events and community outreach activity.  
 
We are looking for an individual who has a genuine drive and innovative approach to fundraising engagement, to deliver results. You will have exceptional communication skills which will enable you to thrive in a busy, fast paced team, whilst also being able to work on your own to go that extra mile to make the difference in your local community.
 
Reporting to the community and events fundraising manager, you will be responsible for giving our amazing supporters the best possible experience of fundraising for us, creating and maintaining valuable lifetime relationships.
 
This role will involve travel when necessary to our Head Office in Peterborough, and events across the UK (which may involve evenings and weekend work, for which time off in lieu will be given), support individual fundraising activity, or to explore new opportunities and meet with your wider team. You must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
 
If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.
 
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

About Kidney Research UK:

Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research, we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever.

At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments.

Over the last ten years we have invested more than £65 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority.

Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity.

Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person – the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease.

You may have experience in the following: Community Fundraiser, Events Fundraiser, Charity Fundraising Officer, Regional Fundraising Coordinator, Volunteer Recruitment Officer, Engagement Officer, Outreach Coordinator, Fundraising and Events Officer, Relationship Manager, Community Engagement Specialist, Volunteer Fundraising Manager, Charity Development Officer, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.

REF-217 991

Location: Home based, South West of England and Wales (ideally based around Bristol area)
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 FTE depending on experience
Hours: Full time: 37.5 hours pw (would consider part time, min 30 hours pw)
Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring they pay their employees fairly, they offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal.

Closing date: Sunday 8 December 2024
Interviews will be held week commencing 16 December 2024
 
No agencies please

Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease. 
 
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? We’re looking for a proactive, dynamic and enthusiastic individual to help develop and grow our networks of supporters. You will have a good knowledge of the area and connections with local areas across the South West of England and Wales.
 
You will be a warm and friendly communicator and ideally have experience of working in a relationship fundraising role, as well as recruiting and stewarding new supporters and volunteers and cultivating existing relationships through events and community outreach activity. 
 
We are looking for an individual who has a genuine drive and innovative approach to fundraising engagement, to deliver results. You will have exceptional communication skills which will enable you to thrive in a busy, fast paced team, whilst also being able to work on your own to go that extra mile to make the difference in your local community.
 
Reporting to the Community and events fundraising manager, you will be responsible for giving our amazing supporters the best possible experience of fundraising for us, creating and maintaining valuable lifetime relationships.
 
This role will involve travel when necessary to our Head Office in Peterborough, and events across the UK (which may involve evenings and weekend work, for which time off in lieu will be given), support individual fundraising activity, or to explore new opportunities and meet with your wider team. You must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
 
If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.
 
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

About Kidney Research UK:

Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research, we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever.

At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments.

Over the last ten years we have invested more than £65 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority.

Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity.

Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person – the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease.

You may have experience in the following: Community Fundraiser, Events Fundraiser, Charity Fundraising Officer, Regional Fundraising Coordinator, Volunteer Recruitment Officer, Engagement Officer, Outreach Coordinator, Fundraising and Events Officer, Relationship Manager, Community Engagement Specialist, Volunteer Fundraising Manager, Charity Development Officer, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.

REF-217 992

Deaf Unity is a deaf-led charity empowering deaf people. We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive, passionate and highly-organised individual tomanage the administration of our busy BSL training and services, and in implementing strategies to promote these services to new businesses and individuals to grow this area of our charity at this exciting stage of our development.

In return you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team within a growing and unique charity. Income generated from training and courses goes back into the charity to fund our work with deaf school leavers, deaf job seekers and workers and out in the community. This means the work you do will make a positive contribution to and directly impact the lives of deaf people. 

Job Summary 

The Training and Services Manager is responsible for the comprehensive administration, management and promotion of Deaf Unity’s British Sign Language (BSL) training, interpreting services, Deaf Awareness, and other related training courses. This role includes managing course logistics and the freelance team delivering training, monitoring email communications, promoting services, liaising with students, clients and teachers, maintaining the CRM system, handling invoicing, capturing feedback, and managing evaluations. The ideal candidate will be organised, communicative, and committed to providing exceptional service to our clients and students while meeting sales targets. 

Location: London – initially fully remote with some ad hoc site visits. Potential for future hybrid role. 

Reports to: CEO 

Line management responsibilities: freelance BSL teachers and trainers, and freelance communication support team 

Job Type: 35 hours per week, salary £30k-£35k 

Key Responsibilities 

1. Service Management and Administration: 

• Oversee the administration of all services such as BSL courses, interpreting services, Deaf Awareness, and other related training courses. 

• Schedule and coordinate external training sessions and courses, ensuring all logistical details are managed effectively. 

• Monitor and respond to emails in designated inboxes related to training and services. 

• Manage freelance trainers and teachers to ensure the smooth delivery of all courses. 

• Manage freelance interpreters and CSWs to ensure the smooth delivery of communication support services. 

• Ensure compliance with Deaf Unity’s policies and procedures (e.g. finance, safeguarding, health and safety, EDI) in every aspect of service delivery 

2. Promotion of Courses and Services: 

• Develop and implement strategies to promote training, courses and interpreting services to potential clients and students. 

• Conduct outreach and build relationships with organisations, businesses, and individuals to increase course enrolment, and training opportunities. 

• Utilise various marketing channels, including social media, email campaigns, and partnerships, to promote courses. 

• Meet or exceed sales targets for course enrolments and sales of training programmes. 

3. Client, Student, and Teacher Support: 

• Act as the primary point of contact for students, clients, and teachers, providing exceptional customer service and support. 

• Assist with course registration, answer queries, and provide detailed information about training programs. 

• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients, students, and teachers, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded. 

4. CRM and Invoicing: 

• Keep the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system up to date with accurate and relevant information. 

• Generate and manage invoices for BSL and training courses. 

• Track payments and follow up on outstanding invoices to ensure timely payment. 

5. Feedback and Evaluation: 

• Capture feedback from students, clients, and teachers through surveys, or other appropriate methods. 

• Analyse feedback to identify areas for improvement and implement changes to enhance course quality and delivery. 

• Prepare and present evaluation reports to senior management, highlighting key findings and recommendations. 

Qualifications and Skills 

Essential 

• Strong organisational and multitasking skills with a keen attention to detail. 

• Experience of managing staff/a small team 

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

• Proven track record of meeting sales targets and promoting services. 

• If no existing BSL skills, an interest and commitment to learning BSL is required (free training provided). 

Desirable 

• Knowledge of BSL (ideally Level 2/3 or above – ongoing BSL training provided for free up to and including Level 3). 

• Proficiency in using CRM systems and other administrative software. 

• Experience in business outreach and building business relationships and partnerships. 

Personal Attributes 

• Proactive and resourceful with a problem-solving mindset. 

• Passionate about education, training, and supporting the Deaf community. 

• Committed to continuous improvement and excellence in service delivery. 

Application Process 

To apply for the position of Training and Services Manager, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience, how it matches the criteria and why you are interested in this role by 23:59 Sunday 1st December. 

Deaf Unity is a charity that values diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential to our mission. We actively encourage applications from Deaf candidates, and make a commitment to interview all Deaf applicants who apply and who match the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know in your application. 

About us:

The National Rifle Association of the UK (NRA) is a registered charity with a Royal Charter and our current patron is His Majesty the King, who continues a long history of Royal patronage.

We greatly value our military heritage and close links with the UK Armed Forces which align to the NRA’s charitable objectives to promote and encourage marksmanship throughout the King's dominions in the interest of defence and the permanence of the volunteer and auxiliary forces, naval, military and air.

With over 90 members of staff and numerous volunteers the NRA represents some 53,000 marksmen and markswomen across its membership and affiliated organisations. The 4,000-acre Bisley Estate is home to the NRA; the charity had consolidated income in excess of 10 million in 2023.

Andrew Mercer, the current Secretary General and Chief Executive, will be retiring in 2025 after 12 successful and rewarding years with the charity.

Job Summary:

As Secretary General of the NRA and Chief Executive of the National Shooting Centre Limited, the NRA’s commercial enterprise subsidiary, you will be responsible for leading the management and operations of the organisations, as well as implementing the overall vision for the charity working with the Trustees. The role involves a high level of responsibility, with pivotal decision-making that affects the future of the charity and its beneficiaries.

Working closely with the NRA Board of Trustees and NSC Board of Directors you will develop the long-term strategy, and business plans of both entities and ensure they comply with the law and regulations applicable to each, but in particular the relevant Charities legislation.

As the main driver of the organisation, the Secretary General is ultimately accountable to the NRA’s council of trustees and works closely with them to achieve the charity's objectives.

Within this role, you will be expected to oversee all operations, including financial management, programme development, and stakeholder engagement. The Secretary General and Chief Executive will also be expected to develop and approve strategies for the charity and communicate them to internal and external audiences.

Acting as ambassador for the NRA and NSC, you will provide and be the public face for campaigns and build relationships with stakeholders in national and local government, the wider shooting community, media and business.

You will play a key role in motivating and engaging staff, membership, volunteers, and affiliated organisations.

What’s on Offer:

Competitive package including salary £110,000 – £125,000 dependent on experience

Benefits:

Excellent benefits package including 20 days per year + bank holidays + 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year, 5% employer pension contribution, colleague discounts on food, accommodation, and shooting.

Main Duties:

• Lead the development and execution of strategic plans, aligning objectives with annual budgets.
• Build and manage relationships with political, military, and governmental stakeholders.
• Monitor key performance indicators to assess financial health and organisational impact.
• Oversee all operations, including financial management and HR policy adherence.
• Represent the NRA and NSC as a national governing body and an important voice for the shooting community.
• Represent the NRA and NSC at public events and media opportunities.
• Ensure staff and volunteers are focused on the charity’s mission and objectives.
• Deliver business plans and strategies to increase revenue and reduce expenses.
• Make major decisions regarding operations and resources, ensuring the NRA’s growth and sustainability.

Personal Responsibilities / Duty Holdings:

• Range Safety Certificates: Oversee the safety of the Bisley rifle ranges with guidance from professional staff.
• Competency & Training Certificates: Ensure shooters’ qualifications on Bisley and MoD ranges.
• Registered Firearms Dealer / Explosives Licence: Manage the possession and use of firearms, ammunition, and components. The successful candidate will need to meet the application requirements in line with relevant firearms and health and safety legislation, including police background checks and medical assessments.
• Home Office Authorities: Maintain permissions for specialised firearms use.
• Member Director, British Shooting: Represent the NRA in the Olympic and Paralympic Shooting activities.
• Council Member, British Shooting Sports Council: Represent NRA interests in the wider shooting community.

About You:

The successful candidate will have a commitment to the NRA’s mission, emotional intelligence, and the ability to work collaboratively with the Board, senior leadership, and external stakeholders.

Knowledge / Experience

Essential:

• Degree in a relevant field (e.g., finance, business)
• Proven track record of managing medium to large organisations
• Substantial experience developing organisational strategy, driving growth, and managing change
• Experience working collaboratively with Boards
• Risk identification and management
• People management, especially senior management teams
• Engagement and relationship management with key stakeholders

Desirable:

• MBA
• Experience running a not-for-profit or charity

Essential Key Skills

• Strong leadership: Ability, to inspire, motivate, and delegate to staff
• Advocacy, engagement, and communication: Effective public and private representation of the NRA and its aims
• Excellent interpersonal skills: Able to engage with members, staff, senior government officials, military, and police
• High business acumen: Ability to generate new revenue streams and identify effective cost management strategies that do not materially weaken the efficacy of the organisation
• Quick learner: Ability to rapidly understand NRA and NSC issues and challenges
• Resilience: Capable of making difficult decisions under pressure
• Strategic thinker: Able to see the big picture and long-term vision
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills

The role demands flexibility, including weekend work, to meet the expectations of stakeholders and volunteers.

The PKD Charity seeks a motivated and experienced grants fundraiser to drive our income growth from trusts, foundations, corporate partners, and other grant-making bodies. In this critical role, you will lead efforts to identify, research, and apply for grants, and will nurture ongoing relationships to ensure sustained and impactful support. With guidance from the CEO, you will play a key role in securing funding to expand the charity’s programs and increase our reach. 

Our mission is to improve the lives of those affected by polycystic kidney disease (PKD) through research, education, advocacy and support. PKD is one of the most common life-threatening genetic diseases, affecting about 70,000 adults and children in the UK. It causes kidney failure, affects other organs, reduces life expectancy and there is currently no cure. We are dedicated to finding new treatments and helping everyone with PKD have the best life they can. 

As our Trusts and Grants Officer, you will join a dedicated team of five, working collaboratively to realise our ambitious goals. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a flexible, friendly, and supportive environment where teamwork and adaptability are highly valued. Working closely with the CEO, you’ll help PKD Charity achieve significant income growth through grants, fuelling the organisation’s impact. 

We value talented, enthusiastic individuals like yourself who want to be part of our mission. If you join us, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of PKD patients. This is an exciting time full of challenges and opportunities. If you're ready to join our team and help us accelerate research, provide compassionate support, and advocate for the PKD community, we encourage you to apply. Together, we can create a brighter future. 

This remote role can be worked from anywhere in the UK, ideally over 2 days Monday-Friday. The salary for the role is £29,000-£31,000 (pro rata £11,600- £12,400). 

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Identify Funding Opportunities: Research trusts, foundations, and other funding bodies whose criteria align with PKD Charity’s work. Build a robust pipeline of potential funders. 

Craft Compelling Applications: Prepare, write, and submit high-quality, persuasive funding applications. Tailor proposals to meet each funder’s specific guidelines and highlight the charity’s unique impact. 

Data-Driven Case Development: Gather and analyse relevant information to create compelling cases for support, backed by data that showcases the impact of our programs. 

Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective funders, ensuring consistent communication, appreciation, and donor care to foster long-term engagement. 

Expand Funding Pool: Utilise sector knowledge to identify and approach new funders, increasing the charity’s income streams and securing diverse funding sources. 

Progress Tracking and Reporting: Provide regular updates to the CEO on application progress, successful funding, and potential new opportunities. Develop and manage systems to monitor deadlines, submissions, income received, and application status. 

Donor Communication: Ensure funders are kept informed about the charity’s work, including submitting progress reports and impact updates that highlight the value of their contributions. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other colleagues, especially service delivery and finance, to ensure that information sharing and reporting are aligned and effective. 

ABOUT YOU: 

Proven Experience: You have a strong background in fundraising, particularly in trust and foundation grants, and are comfortable working independently in a remote setting. 

Organised and Detail-Oriented: You excel at managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and paying close attention to detail. 

Collaborative Team Player: You are flexible and ready to contribute to various aspects of the charity's work, embracing a team spirit. 

Effective Communicator: You possess excellent writing skills for creating compelling grant applications and are skilled at nurturing funder relationships through clear and professional communication. 

Tech-Savvy: Familiarity with CRM systems and website management is a plus, as is a proactive approach to automating processes where possible. 

How to apply

Please submit your CV with a covering letter (which is no larger than two sides of A4 paper), addressing how you meet the above criteria.

Deadline for applications 14th December 2024. Interviews for the post will be held in the week beginning 13th January 2025.

Salary: Up to £37,619 (pro rata)
Hours: 30 - 37.5 hours per week (we’re flexible!)
Location: St. Michael’s Hospice, North Hampshire

Are you a people person with a passion for community, events, and making a real impact? We’re looking for an enthusiastic fundraising professional to head up our Community Engagement Team! You’ll help us bring in vital support by managing corporate and community fundraising, and inspire even more people to join in our Hospice-led events like the Moonlight Walk and Light Up a Life.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead & Inspire: Oversee a dedicated team, driving funds and engagement through amazing events and partnerships.
• Build Connections: Develop new business and community partnerships that align with our mission.
• Represent the Hospice: Be our champion at community events and speaking opportunities, spreading the word and growing our presence.
• Stay Flexible: No two days are alike! Some evenings and weekends are part of the adventure.

What You’ll Bring:
Experience in fundraising is great, but if you’ve got skills in leadership, relationship-building, and meeting income goals, we want to hear from you! You’ll be a natural at connecting with people and helping supporters reach their fundraising goals.

Perks:

• Flexible hours and hybrid working options
• A fantastic team dedicated to making a real difference every day
• The chance to use your creativity and skills for a meaningful cause

Ready to Apply?
Send us:

• A cover letter telling us why you’d be perfect for this role (required!)
• Your CV
• Completed application form (downloadable from our website)

For a quick chat about the role, contact Sarah Shearman.

Join us – let’s make a difference together!

Closing date: Sunday 1st December 2024

Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic UK based non-profit organisation that provides free legal advice to parents and carers on their rights at work. The charity’s mission is to remove the barriers that people with caring responsibilities face in the workplace. An exciting opportunity exists for a Co-Head of Employment Legal Advice Service to join the team. The postholder will focus on developing strategic relationships with trusted partners and stakeholders, including new and existing law firms who provide pro bono support. It will also oversee the effective and efficient delivery of Employment legal advice to working parents and carers. The role will be a job split, with an existing Co-Head and will be a part-time,  3 or 4 days week, permanent role with flexible working options available.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will be an employment lawyer (solicitor or barrister) with at least 5 years PQE in employment law gained with a reputable organisation. You will have expertise in and experience of providing autonomous advice on employment law and discrimination. You will be able to identify policy issues arising from advice work and have the ability to represent the organisation externally as subject matter expert. You will be able to identify own training and development needs and commitment to keeping up to date with all relevant changes in benefits and employment rights. Proven experience of establishing rapport, credibility and collaborative relationships with key customers, partners and stakeholders at the highest level both internally and externally is essential for the role. This is a great opportunity for a talented person to join a growing charity which contributes widely to members of our society.

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis.

 

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

We’re striving to build an organization that is a supportive, kind and inspiring place to work. We encourage bold leadership, innovation, creative partnerships and accountability to those we serve.

Awards Management Unit (AMU)

The Pricing Advisor works within IRC’s Long Term Funding Team in the Business Development (BD) team of the Awards Management Unit. The BD Team leads IRC's public business development, working with country programs and technical units globally. The team raises funds to achieve IRC ambitious impact goals. Alongside a wide humanitarian funding portfolio, we prioritize growing ‘Long Term Funding’ through contracts and awards from priority donors, including USAID, FCDO, and other key multilateral and government donors. 

Purpose of the Role

The Pricing Advisor serves as a budgeting expert and will be the pricing lead for many of IRC’s most important and large scale public funding opportunities. 

The role provides essential guidance, technical assistance, quality assurance and hands-on support throughout the business development lifecycle, ensuring a delicate balance between cost recovery, risk mitigation, price competitiveness, and compliance with internal policies and donor regulations.

The Pricing Advisor specializes in working with IRC's ‘Long Term Funding Donors’ including USG, FCDO World Bank, GAVI and AFD. The Pricing Advisor may also be asked to work on opportunities for other donors in IRC’s portfolio, including European Union and other donors when required. 

As a key member of proposal teams, this position collaborates closely with IRC Country Offices, Finance Department, and Technical Units to facilitate the development of cost proposals. 

Responsibilities

Capture & Program Design

• Serve as the ‘Capture Pricing Lead’ to ensure IRC is well prepared to develop an effective budget proposal for important funding opportunities 

• Conduct research and evaluation of cost drivers specific to each country to understand cost proposal development challenges and opportunities to improve pricing strategies within the predefined clients’ needs and regulations.

• Aggregate all available budgetary details at the activity level, encompassing all anticipated interventions and necessary support provisions, into clear rough estimates. 

Pricing Strategy & Budget Development

• Lead Budget Development and/or provide quality assurance or backstopping for budgeting for major proposals.

• Review released solicitations to assess whether cost-related considerations might hinder the development of a competitive, compliant, and viable bid

• Provide pricing expertise to the donor budget proposal process to ensure proposals are of high quality; reflect the needs of the solicitation and include the necessary shared costs.

• Ensure the proposal team understands the financial requirements and donor regulations of the bid, by clearly communicating what is required and providing guidance and support as needed. Identify all key financial and commercial risks and proactively propose a tailored mitigation plan and adjustments as necessary.

• Drive and/or ensure that pricing inputs from IRC Country Offices, technical or other contributors are integrated effectively. Lead all aspects of detailed cost, and technical queries in anticipation of submission timelines.

• Maintain, expand and apply technical knowledge in USG, FCDO, World Bank and European Union by attending educational workshops and trainings, reviewing the latest donors’ regulations and policies and market trends

• Offer guidance and strategies for creating intricate budgets, presenting cost-related aspects efficiently and effectively, developing payment by results structures and fee payment schedules

• Develop comprehensive donor budgets in line with internal and external requirements, ensuring that all cost drivers are adequately considered, drawing input from different collaborators.

• Engage with and provide technical guidance to partners, and integrate all partner pricing inputs into the consolidated budget, budget narrative, and overall cost application

• When required, develop or adapt budget development tools, guidance and materials for existing and new donors and contractual mechanisms

• When required, conduct cost reviews of selected proposals

• Ensure adherence to IRC's standard processes and policies, as well as compliance with solicitation requirements and client policies across a variety of opportunities and donors. 

Strategic Pricing and Capacity Building

• As a donor budgeting expert, the Pricing Advisor will be invited to contribute to wider organizational initiatives to improve pricing approaches and capacity in the organIzation. This may include, the development or review of pricing tools, templates or strategies. 

• Support training and other capacity development initiatives to strengthen organizational donor pricing approaches

• Participate in learning initiatives, including After Action Reviews to ensure IRC continuously improves its pricing approaches.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Demonstrable experience developing cost proposals. Demonstrable experience developing cost proposals for grant and contract types including Payment by Results approaches and fee rate structures.

• Demonstrates in depth understanding of USG, FCDO or EU financial rules and regulations; is able to identify donor-specific risks and design cost proposals in a way that mitigates those risks.

• Flexible work attitude: the ability to work in an inclusive team environment, independently and ability to meet unexpected demands.

• Demonstrates ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues in ‘remote’ and complementary teams.

• Excellent inter-personal skills and able to communicate clearly and concisely complex financial information with diverse set of stakeholders.

• Strong organizational and work prioritization skills, and ability to focus and pay attention to details. 

• Able to plan ahead and manage a complex and diverse workload with tight deadlines

• Ability to travel internationally; (up to 20% of time).

• Ability to work autonomously and under remote management.

• Proficient in written and spoken English is required; French, Spanish or Arabic is highly desirable.

Compensation:

Posted pay ranges apply to US and UK-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

US Benefits: 

The IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. All US employees are eligible for sick time, a 403b retirement savings plans: up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus an 3-7% additional IRC contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

In addition, full-time employees are eligible for 10 US paid holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, disability & life insurance, medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee contribution starting at $135, $7, and $5 per month respectively) and FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs. Part-time employees are eligible for a proportionate amount of paid time off. These additional benefits apply to employees who work at least 6 months within a 12 month time period.

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Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.