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We are offering a great opportunity for an experienced Community and Events Fundraiser in order to help cultivate relationships with and for community and event fundraising activities, grow the current programme of events, increase income generation and foster long-term supporters. You will be able to communicate with people at all levels and adapt to changing priorities. The ability to work flexibly (including occasional unsocial hours) is vital and we’ll offer flexibility in return.

Our values

At BeyondAutism we are:

Dedicated to delivering excellence

Developing expertise, outstanding services and positive engagement, always seeking to go above and beyond expectations.

Committed to Behaviour Analysis, underpinned by the science of Applied Behaviour Analysis and Verbal Behaviour

Contributing to research and ensuring our staff continually develop and share best practice that ensure aspirational outcomes are achieved for autistic individuals.

Respectful Embracing diversity, showing integrity, acting with compassion and always treating people with dignity. Proud to challenge Listening, changing thinking, shifting attitudes and educating. 

Community Engagement and Fundraising

Proactively seek new 'in aid of' supporters in the local community including local companies, schools and clubs

Build relationships and steward local community groups, memberships and associations to encourage ongoing engagement

Support the delivery of community challenge events Ensure that fundraising activity complies with relevant legal requirements

Any other duties which may reasonably be required of the post

Utilise the donor database to develop and manage supporter relations Support the management of online fundraising platforms and help and encourage supporters (individual and corporate) in using these to maximise revenue

Support the creation of engaging and innovative storytelling content for multi-channel use, aiding the planning and delivery of online fundraising campaigns

Assist the creation of marketing materials including fundraising packs, posters and website copy to recruit supporters and advertise events

To be an ambassador for BeyondAutism Planning, Monitoring and financial management: Contribute to and deliver against annual targets and budgets

Ensure that accurate, up to date financial and supporter records are maintained and are accessible Receive, record, bank and process income and ensure that strict financial controls are maintained

To fulfil the administrative elements of the post Keep clear, accurate records relating to all fundraising events and activities Manage and maintain the donor database and ensure all donations, communications, and gifts are accurately logged using Raiser Edge

Provide first class supporter engagement through telephone calls, meetings, letters and ensuring all supporters are thanked and acknowledged in a timely manner

To fulfil any other responsibilities of the post including Demonstrating commitment to BeyondAutism’s mission statement and aims Attending internal or external meetings as required

The duties listed are not exhaustive and may be varied from time to time as dictated by the changing needs of the charity and its services. The post holder will be expected to undertake other reasonably appropriate duties as requested by the line manager.

Manager

OPAL Services

- West Cheshire based

- Part-Time. 30 Hours per week (Open to a variety of working patterns)

- £34,054 pa (= £42,000 FTE)

- Home Based with travel, but also using TEAMS

- Permanent

About Us

At OPAL we are on a mission. We want to help older people and their carers in rural West Cheshire by preventing them becoming socially isolated and lonely. So, we run a range of different services in venues such as community centres, church halls and peoples’ homes, all in aid of helping older people to socialise and to stay living at home for longer.

OPAL is a successful charity which is highly respected across the county and we recently won a grant from the National Lottery Reaching Communities fund which will enable us to develop and expand our important services for vulnerable older people.

This is a new post, funded by the Lottery, and if you believe you could fill this role and help take OPAL to the next level, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

As manager, you will organise and direct the day-to-day work of OPAL, ensuring it is an effective organisation, meeting the needs of its members, staff, volunteers and stakeholders. Prior experience of working in the charity sector is not necessary, but some knowledge and an understanding of the issues that can affect older people and their carers living in rural communities, would be advantageous, as would a background in Social or Health Care.

We deliver rapid and sustained outcomes in our Early Years’ service by working with parents and children together. Empowering parents to feel resilient and confident in meeting the needs of their child leads to aspirational, informed choices creating a positive and successful step into primary education. Our schools and Post-19 service have a specialist curriculum that ensures sustained success beyond the age of 25, setting children and young adults up with the skills and independence to lead a life of their choosing. By teaching them the academic and life skills they need and through the promotion of a happy, caring environment, we nurture the confidence, independence and self-belief to enable them to make the most of the next stage of their life or education. We also work more widely, activating networks and building local capacity with our solution focused Outreach team. Our unique BeyondAutism Fast Responder® service works at the point of crisis to change the national picture and reduce school placement breakdown

Main duties

Form a close working relationship with the Marketing and Finance teams

Lead the development and delivery of the Outreach Services strategic plan

Take overall control of the delivery, development and quality standards of the Outreach Services – BeyondAutism Fast Responder®, Outreach and Training Meet sales targets

Ensure that the Outreach Services impact measures are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth

Take a lead role in the promotion of BeyondAutism’s Outreach Services Development and strategy

Develop and deliver the Outreach Services strategic plan in line with the organisational strategic objectives

Market and stakeholder analysis – contribution to and evaluation of options as charity develops, monitor progress

Manage the resolution of Outreach Services’ customer complaints and concerns, increasing the positive reputation and profile of BeyondAutism

Grow the national BeyondAutism Fast Responder® network Finance/budget Achieve sales targets Ensure appropriate reporting of sales to the CEO and COO Overall responsibility for achieving the Outreach Services annual budget Set and monitor KPI’s

Reporting and monitoring

Weekly reporting of enquiries and conversion to service delivery

Monthly reporting of complaints, concerns and satisfactions to inform organisational learning

Monthly reporting to SMT High level summary reporting for presentation to the Board of Trustees Reflect and present information in appropriate formats for internal and external use Administration and relationships Ensure that an accurate and up-to-date CRM is maintained

Ensure the conversion time from enquiry to signed service level agreement does not exceed 21 days

Ensure service level agreements are signed within 14 days of issue and that the service is deliverable, maintaining the highest quality standards.

Ensure the services provide high quality proposals, assessments and service level agreements to stakeholders Safeguarding

To act as DSL and ensure that all children are kept safe, and that staff are confident to follow safeguarding procedures Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures and be responsible for ensuring all Outreach Services staff receive health and safety training

Ensure risk assessments are in place, and that training for team members is in place – specifically in relation to Lone Working People

Lead, develop and support the Outreach Services team to ensure KPIs are achieved

General responsibilities

To represent BeyondAutism at external training, conference and exhibition events To understand, adhere to and actively implement all the policies and procedures of BeyondAutism

To safeguard children and vulnerable adults at all times

To undertake training as required Assist with other work, events and projects as needed

Any other duties that the CEO may reasonably require About the role 

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as the Director of Service Delivery, providing leadership on all aspects of service delivery and survivor engagement.

Refuge is the largest domestic abuse organisation in the UK. On any given day our services support thousands of women and their children, helping them to overcome the physical, emotional, financial and logistical impacts of abuse and rebuild their lives.

Do you have significant experience of leadership in the field of domestic abuse combined with experience of running a large strategic business unit or department? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join our senior leadership team, acting as trusted advisor to the CEO and Board on the formation, development and application of policy and strategic decisions relating to Service Delivery.

To be successful in this role, you will have an understanding of housing management and relevant legislation, a strong track record of influencing and giving professional advice to senior colleagues, and experience of leading and directing in crisis situations where there is a risk to the safety of staff and service users.

You will be rewarded not only through a competitive pay and reward package, but through the ability to grow and develop alongside hundreds of inspiring colleagues at all levels across Refuge dedicated to the important work that we do.

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Wales (Newport, Cardiff, Wrexham)

Ref: FWW-241

Are you a proactive, flexible, and target-driven individual with a proven record of working with male adults in the criminal justice system whether in the community or in prisons?  Do you have extensive recent experience of providing specialist money and/or Welfare benefit advice?

If so, St Giles Trust is looking for a collaborative Financial Wellbeing Coach to join our team, where you will be responsible for the delivery of Finance, Benefit and Debt services to referrals made by Wales Probation Service.

About St Giles Trust 

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes, and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions, and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

About this key role

As our Financial Wellbeing Coach, you will provide person-centred support to a caseload of service users who will either be serving community sentences or have been released from prison.  This will involve undertaking assessment and action planning with individual service users and creating a safe and trusting environment, using trauma-informed practice to successfully facilitate a supportive and constructive relationship with service users. 

We will also count on you to deliver a range of interventions to service users which contribute towards the achievement of prescribed outcomes, including group work sessions, and to work with service users flexibly, meeting and undertaking interventions in a range of locations across a wide geographical area.  Developing and maintaining positive working relationships with external agencies and working towards contractual targets and outcomes within agreed timescales and in line with specified quality standards are also vital aspects of the role.

What we are looking for

• Experience of engaging successfully with challenging people, e.g., those with complex and multiple needs

• Proven record of working with partner agencies

• Evidence of training at specialist level in money and/or welfare benefits advice 

• Higher level certificate in money and/or welfare benefit advice from accreditation 

• The ability to assess clients’ needs and provide tailored, client-led support 

• Able to work sensitively with clients applying trauma informed strategies

• Welsh Language and a full driver’s licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.

• Excellent interpersonal, relationship building and communication skills, both verbal and written

• Welsh speaker desirable

As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting, and promoting the safety of our clients. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

As the successful candidate will need to undertake security vetting, although we encourage people with lived experience to apply for our roles, ex-offenders as defined by the MOJ (‘Ex-offenders are defined as individuals whose community/suspended sentence order; license or post sentence supervision has been completed and there is no longer a right to recall’) may not pass security vetting.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, childcare vouchers, season ticket loan and much more.

Please note St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

Closing date: 11pm, 12th October 2024. 

Interview date: 25th October 2024.

A ydych chi'n unigolyn rhagweithiol, hyblyg sy'n cael ei yrru gan dargedau ac sydd â hanes profedig o weithio gydag oedolion gwrywaidd yn y system cyfiawnder troseddol boed yn y gymuned neu mewn carchardai?  A oes gennych chi brofiad helaeth diweddar o ddarparu cyngor ariannol arbenigol a/neu ar fudd-daliadau lles?

Os felly, mae Ymddiriedolaeth St Giles yn chwilio am Hyfforddwr Lles Ariannol cydweithredol i ymuno â'n tîm, lle byddwch chi'n gyfrifol am ddarparu gwasanaethau Cyllid, Budd-daliadau a Dyledion i unigolion a atgyfeirir atom gan Wasanaeth Prawf Cymru.

Ynghylch Ymddiriedolaeth St Giles 

Elusen uchelgeisiol, wedi’i hen sefydlu sy’n helpu pobl sy’n wynebu helbulon i ddod o hyd i swyddi, cartrefi a’r gefnogaeth gywir y mae ei hangen arnynt yw Ymddiriedolaeth St Giles. Yn ganolog i'n hethos mae ein cred bod pobl sydd â phrofiad uniongyrchol o oresgyn problemau fel cefndir troseddol, digartrefedd, dibyniaeth ar gyffuriau ac alcohol ac aelodaeth mewn gangiau, yn allweddol i newid cadarnhaol mewn eraill. 

Ynghylch y rôl allweddol hon

Fel ein Hyfforddwr Lles Ariannol, byddwch yn darparu cymorth sy'n canolbwyntio ar yr unigolyn i lwyth achosion o ddefnyddwyr gwasanaeth a fydd naill ai'n treulio dedfrydau cymunedol neu wedi cael eu rhyddhau o'r carchar.  Bydd hyn yn cynnwys cynnal gwaith asesu a chynllunio gweithredu gyda defnyddwyr gwasanaeth unigol a chreu amgylchedd diogel ac ymddiriedus, gan ddefnyddio arfer sy'n seiliedig ar drawma i hwyluso perthynas gefnogol ac adeiladol â defnyddwyr gwasanaeth yn llwyddiannus. 

Byddwch hefyd yn darparu amrywiaeth o ymyriadau i ddefnyddwyr gwasanaeth er mwyn cyflawni canlyniadau rhagnodedig, gan gynnwys sesiynau gwaith grŵp, ac yn gweithio gyda defnyddwyr gwasanaeth yn hyblyg, gan ymgymryd ag ymyriadau mewn amrywiaeth o leoliadau ar draws ardal ddaearyddol eang.  Mae datblygu a chynnal perthynas waith gadarnhaol gydag asiantaethau allanol a gweithio tuag at dargedau a chanlyniadau cytundebol o fewn amserlenni y cytunwyd arnynt ac yn unol â safonau ansawdd penodedig hefyd yn agweddau hanfodol ar y rôl.

Yr hyn yr ydym ni'n chwilio amdano

• Profiad o ymgysylltu'n llwyddiannus â phobl heriol, e.e. rhai ag anghenion cymhleth 

a lluosog

• Hanes profedig o weithio gydag asiantaethau partner

• Tystiolaeth o hyfforddiant ar lefel arbenigol mewn cyngor ariannol a/neu budd-daliadau lles 

• Tystysgrif lefel uwch mewn cyngor ariannol a/neu fudd-daliadau lles trwy achrediad 

• Y gallu i asesu anghenion cleientiaid a darparu cymorth wedi'i deilwra a arweinir gan gleientiaid 

• Y gallu i weithio mewn dull sensitif gyda chleientiaid sy'n defnyddio strategaethau sail-trawma

• Mae gwybodaeth o'r Gymraeg a thrwydded yrru lawn ynghŷd a mynediad at gerbyd yn ddymunol.

• Sgiliau rhyngbersonol, meithrin-perthynas a chyfathrebu rhagorol, ar lafar ac yn ysgrifenedig

• Siaradwr Cymraeg yn ddymunol

Fel sefydliad sy'n gweithio gyda phlant ac oedolion sydd mewn perygl, rydym wedi ymrwymo i ddiogelu, amddiffyn a hyrwyddo diogelwch ein cleientiaid. Mae angen gwiriad DBS manylach ar gyfer pob ymgeisydd llwyddiannus.

Bydd angen i'r ymgeisydd llwyddiannus ymgymryd â fetio diogelwch. Er ein bod yn annog pobl sydd â phrofiad personol i wneud cais am ein rolau, efallai na fydd cyn-droseddwyr fel y'u diffinnir gan y Weinyddiaeth Cyfiawnder ('Diffinnir cyn-droseddwyr fel unigolion y mae eu gorchymyn dedfryd gymunedol/ataliedig, goruchwyliaeth trwydded neu ôl-ddedfryd wedi'i chwblhau ac nid oes hawl bellach i alw'n ôl') yn pasio fetio diogelwch.

Yn gyfnewid am hyn, gallwch ddisgwyl cyflog cystadleuol, lwfans gwyliau hael, pensiwn staff, gweithio hyblyg, rhaglen fentora, gwasanaeth cynghori a chwnsela, talebau gofal plant, benthyciad tocyn tymor a llawer mwy.

Dyddiad cau: 11pm, 12 Hydref 2024.

Dyddiad cyfweld: 25 Hydref 2024.

World Jewish Relief created the Specialist Training and Employment Programme (STEP) for refugees in 2016 and today we are the largest provider of specialist employment support to refugees in the UK.

STEP provides a bespoke employment programme that addresses the complex barriers that refugees face when preparing for, and ultimately finding work in the UK.   We now have an exciting opportunity for a Programme Assistant to join the STEP team. You will play a crucial role in assisting Employment Advisors to provide employment support to refugee clients across the UK.

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting with administration and management of programmes, including regular reporting
• Supporting Employment Advisors with client referrals and other general support
• Assisting with the ongoing monitoring and impact measurement of programmes
• Analysing results and identify trends to use data to drive changes and improve quality of programmes.
• Answering referral phone line
• Supporting referral process and management of referrals
• Eligibility assessments of prospective clients
• Triaging enquiries from case workers and public

About you

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Previous administrative / team support experience
• A high level of administrative skills including a good knowledge of Microsoft packages and databases
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy across every aspect of your work
• High levels of efficiency and the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
• Ability to use your own initiative and make independent decisions.
• Competency in speaking another language is desirable e.g. Amharic, Arabic, Dari/Pashto, Dinka Farsi, Kurdish, Ormo, Somali, Tigrinya, Turkish

​Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including:

• 23 days holiday pro rata plus bank holidays and Jewish holidays.
• Pension scheme – we contribute 5% to the World Jewish Relief pension scheme.
• Life Insurance – up to 3 times salary to nominated beneficiaries.
• Health Cash Plan – cash back to cover the costs of dental treatment, optical care, specialist consultations and a range of complementary therapies.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice or support with any personal or work. related concerns or free counselling if needed.
• Season ticket / travel to work loan.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• On Friday the office closes at 3pm.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We invite and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out for this role. You don’t need to be Jewish to work for us, but you must share our desire to assist those who need help based on their vulnerability, not their identity, recognising the dignity and potential of all people.

To apply

Please upload your CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 8th October

Counsellor positions working within YOUnited’s Children & Young People’s Mental Health Service.

Due to internal promotions, we are pleased to be able to open up applications for additional counsellors in our highly skilled team. 

This is a great opportunity to make a valuable and lasting contribution to the lives of children and young people aged 5-13. 

Salary -  Circa £30,000  per annum 

This post is permanent and full-time (35 hours per week)

You will be working as part of the Ormiston Families Interventions Team, within the YOUnited partnership (Ormiston Families, Centre 33, Cambridgeshire Community Services and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Foundation Trust).  YOUnited provides a single point of access for all referrals for CYP in need of support with their mental health across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Ormiston Families work with CYP aged 5-13 with mild to moderate mental health and emotional wellbeing needs

We are seeking candidates who are dedicated to improving services and want to make a positive difference for children and young people. You will provide short-term therapeutic interventions for children with mild to moderate mental health issues, offering a blend of face to face and online counselling sessions. 

You will join a supportive team where clinical supervision is provided. We are also very keen to develop our service as a provider of high-quality trainee counsellor placements. We are also committed to the ‘Single Sessions Thinking’ model and training will be provided as this has proved to be very successful.

Successful candidates will:

• Be a qualified counsellor and BACP registered. 
• Have a good understanding of the needs of children, young people and their families aged 5-12. 
• Have significant (minimum 12 months) post-qualification experience working with this age group. 
• Have A good understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to keeping CYP safe.

The main office is in March, Cambridgeshire but successful candidates will work from home, with most counselling sessions undertaken in schools. An ability to travel across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is essential.

Part time applications will be considered

For more information or to apply for this post, please visit our Work With Us page via our Ormiston Families website.

Closing date for all applications:  Midnight on October 13th.  Interviews to be held on Tuesday Oct 22nd,

Safeguarding and DBS requirements for your role:

Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Hours: The daily work schedule will vary, depending on the needs of the role. With advance notice, there may be evening and weekend work. The post-holder is expected to work flexibly.

Location: This is a community-based in person role working across Bury and Bolton.

Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton (CABB) is a leading provider of legal advice and information, supporting thousands of clients every year. We are a busy, client focused and dynamic service with a track record of delivering high quality advice.

This role is a great opportunity to help shape our community based services, promote CABB, engage with stakeholders and support residents with to find a way forward.

We are looking to appoint a dedicated, flexible and client focused individual who enjoys working with a wide range of people across a number of venues.

As a Community Engagement Officer, you will be passionate about supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable people, with the ability to work with culturally diverse communities and groups. You will work with minimal supervision and be a vital and visible community resource. You will be responsible for engaging and supporting clients, and for developing effective working relationships with community partners.

Broadly, your primary responsibilities will cover the following areas:

• Act as the ‘face’ of CABB locally & build trust,
• Support the development and delivery of our social media communications,
• Attend community & stakeholder engagement events,
• Assess urgent matters which need specialist input and arrange internal referrals to colleagues within CABB for further information/ specialist advice & casework in money advice, welfare benefits, immigration, housing and community care,
• Support clients to access a specialist adviser via video chat software.

Our vision is for the Community Engagement Officer to be based wholly within the community, with some office attendance to meet with colleagues. They will have no casework responsibilities.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will self-motivated, with strong research, telephone and IT skills and have the ability to contribute positively whilst having a flexible approach to service delivery.

This is an evolving role, we’re seeking a highly motivated, outgoing and proactive individual to join our busy client, focused team.

At CABB, we value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) as these communities are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non-binary candidates.

To Apply

You can view the job pack on our website, which includes full details of the role and person specification.

Closing Date – Monday 14th October 2024, 10:00am

Interviews – Tuesday 22nd October 2024.

CV & Cover letter accepted

Applications received after the closing date & time, will not be considered.

ALDER HEY CHILDRENS CHARITY 

Job Title: Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser 

Reporting To: Corporate Partnerships Manager 

Salary: £22,007 - £27,339 (£29,338 - £36,446 FTE) 

Hours: 28.13 hours per week* (Flexible Working) 

Duration: 14 months Fixed Term Contract (6th January 2025 – 5th March 2026) 

Location: Alder Hey, Liverpool (Hybrid) 

About us 

Alder Hey Children’s Charity raises vital funds to help make Alder Hey Children’s Hospital a truly world-class, patient-friendly hospital for the 450,000 patients and families we care for every year. 

The charity helps to fund a range of activities and projects that are designed to enhance and improve the lives of our amazing young patients. This includes the funding of specialist medical equipment to ensure our brilliant surgeons and clinical staff have the most up to date and cutting edge technology available and funding hi-tech distraction equipment designed and proven to reduce pain and anxiety in our patients. We also fund a range of programmes and special projects such as our ward musicians, our on-site magician and the play specialists we have on every ward. 

We have recently closed our Surgical Neonatal Appeal, having successfully raised our £3m target towards a brand new, state of the art Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the hospital. This year we will be fundraising towards a new Same Day Emergency Care Centre, providing an unrivalled experience for our patients and their families. 

About the role: 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy Corporate Partnerships Team. Reporting into the Corporate Partnerships Manger, the post holder will work with the Corporate Partnerships Team to deliver the corporate fundraising strategy. 

The post holder will be responsible for managing a portfolio of corporate partnerships, stewarding supporters, organising and managing corporate events as well as supporting with content for corporate partner communications. 

Key Responsibilities will include: 

• To assist the Corporate Partnerships Team in delivering against their financial and non-financial targets as specified within the corporate fundraising strategy.

• Income generation.

• Management of your own portfolio of corporate accounts which includes providing outstanding donor stewardship to maximise supporter experience, engagement and funds raised. 

• Organise, manage and execute our corporate fundraising and engagement events such as our Dragon Boat Festival and Golf Day. 

• To work together as a team to grow corporate fundraising income through current partnerships and new business approaches, as agreed with the Head of Corporate Partnerships. 

• Utilise the CRM database to maintain accurate records for data segmentation and for income and other KPI reporting purposes. 

• Create funding reports for external partners when required. 

• Support and attend third-party corporate events as well as wider charity events. 

• Keep up to date with fundraising trends. 

• Communication and stewardship 

• Work with the Corporate Fundraising Manager and Marketing Team to develop a communication plan for corporate accounts. 

• Interact with corporate partners on social media, as well as creating content for platforms such as LinkedIn.

• Create stewardship/development plans for corporate partners. 

• Create and deliver presentations to raise awareness of the work of the Charity.

• Deliver tours of the hospital to supporters autonomously.  To assist the Corporate Partnerships Team in delivering against their financial and non-financial targets as specified within the corporate fundraising strategy.

• Be an outstanding advocate for Alder Hey Children’s Charity in line with the core values of the organisation. 

• To act as a spokesperson for the charity when required, including representing at external events as appropriate 

• Be an active and supportive member of the Alder Hey Children’s Charity team, contributing to the team’s development and working collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers. Attend and support events run by the fundraising teams where required. 

• Gain and maintain in-depth knowledge and understanding of the charity’s work, priorities and future plans and act as a spokesperson for the Charity when required, including representing at external events as appropriate. 

• Any other reasonable duties as required by your line manager.

Our Values 

Here at Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide the way in which we work. By being courageous, working together, being passionate about our work, and making sure that we are creative in what we do, helps us to deliver the support necessary so that our Hospital can continue to deliver the very best care for our young patients and their families. Our values are: 

Courage: we try new things and take risks to innovate and drive forward new ideas. We have the courage to speak up and take a stance. We are accountable, responsive and responsible. We are unstoppable. 

Together: we work together as one team, sharing our knowledge and learning. We work in partnership with patients, families, supporters and colleagues. We are respectful, celebrate diversity and empower each other to achieve our aims. 

Passion: we are passionate about what we do and why we do it.  We work together to share and grow. We inspire others. 

Magical: we are fun, creative and child led. We create special moments, provide little extras and go further for our brave young patients.

*The charity is currently conducting a four-day working week trial, due to end on 31st March 2025. This means that, for example, staff previously working 37.5 hours a week are now working 30 hours a week to enable a four-day working week. The trial is monitoring the benefits of a four-day working week against productivity. We are confident that by embracing a more flexible and balanced approach to work, we can continue to create a thriving and fulfilling work environment while driving growth and success for our charity. Next steps will be agreed before the 31st March 2025, based on an assessment of the trial period; the four-day working week trial may be ended, extended or adopted permanently. 

This fixed term contract is for 14 months at 28.13 hours per week. As part of our 4-day working week trial (working week Monday to Thursday) working hours required will be 22.5 hours per week if you opt to sign up to the trial and its associated conditions. If the trial was to end after 31st March 2025, the working hours required would return to the contracted weekly hours for this role of 28.13 hours per week. As part of our staff charter, we have a flexible working policy and can consider accommodating a flexible working pattern such as school working hours if requested. 

How to apply 

You can apply by clicking the link below. Applications must include your CV and a covering letter which answers the following questions: 

• How do you meet the person specification? If you don’t exactly meet all of the role requirements but have transferable skills, please do consider applying and provide details as part of your answer.

• Why do you want to work for Alder Hey? 

Additional information is included within the Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the People Team. 

Closing date: Wednesday 16th October 2024 

Interview date (to be held at Alder Hey): Thursday 24th October 2024 

Note: This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification as required by the needs of Alder Hey Children's Charity. 

Alder Hey Children’s Charity will make every endeavour to make any reasonable adjustments for applicants who require assistance in carrying out their duties due to a disability. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to equal opportunities and positively welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

The post holder may be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check. 

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Maternity Cover (12 Months Fixed-Term)

Organisation:Lisieux Trust
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 (depending on experience)
Location: Birmingham
Vetting: Enhanced DBS required

Lisieux Trust is seeking an inspiring and driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to join us for a 12-month maternity cover. If you're a strategic leader with a passion for improving the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and autism, this is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic charity setting.

About Lisieux Trust

Lisieux Trust is a registered charity learning disability based in Birmingham, dedicated to enriching the lives of learning disabled adults and adults on the autism spectrum. Although our services predominantly include residential and supported living care and accommodation, we provide so much more than a home for our people.

We champion the idea of people with learning disabilities living meaningful lives, so we do everything we can to help them claim their future and independence. With 11 homes situated across Northeast Birmingham, we encourage the people we support to create lives, full of the things that they love and enjoy.

About You

Essential Criteria:

• You are an experienced Chief Executive with a passion for leading charitable organisations and driving social impact, ideally with prior knowledge of the social care sector and/or supported living services.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience in budget management and financial forecasting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Demonstrable experience in managing change, coaching, and developing teams.
• Empathy and understanding, with a personal commitment to improving the lives of people with disabilities.

Desirable:

• Experience in property and estates management.
• Knowledge of CQC standards, the Care Act 2014, and Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

Why Join Lisieux Trust?

This is a unique opportunity for the Chief Executive to lead an organisation with a strong, values-led ethos. You'll have the chance to shape its strategic direction and have a lasting impact on both the organisation and the lives of the individuals we support. We offer a supportive environment where innovation and personal growth are valued, with flexibility around working hours and hybrid working options.

How to Apply?

If you're a values-based leader ready to take on a fulfilling and impactful role, we want to hear from you. Please contact our retained consultant Will Worthington for further information on 07884 696 980.

Deadline for applications: Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a supporting statement which includes their relevant experience and why they are interested in this role by 9am on Monday 21st October.

Lisieux Trust is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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We are seeking an experienced communications and marketing professional with strong project management and planning skills to lead the Society’s Communications Team.

Communications and Marketing Manager
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (subject to successful completion of a probationary period of three months)
Salary range: £44,282 - £45,552 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications).
Based: Kensington, London, SW7

About the Role

This is a new role in a growing team and provides a great opportunity to apply your expertise and creativity in communications and marketing to help the Society reach and engage new and existing audiences.

To be successful in this role you will need to be collaborative and organised, as well as have experience in a communications and marketing role in a similar organisation and an enthusiasm for making a difference to the public profile of the Society, our activities and the impact and relevance of geography.

About us

Founded in 1830, we are the UK's learned society and professional body for geography. Discover our history and find out how our work and people contribute to the advancement of geography worldwide.

As a charity, learned society and professional body we serve an exceptionally wide range of public and professional audiences, including our 16,000 members. We reach millions of people each year through our work to advance geography and support geographers.

Benefits

There are a range of benefits at the Society which include the following:

• 35-hour working week with core working hours between 10.00am and 4.00pm.
• Flexible working arrangements are available with a mix of office based and home working.
• 25 days annual leave per annum, pro rata, plus public bank holidays.
• Society closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to the basic annual leave allowance.
• Pension scheme - 3% employee, 7.5% employer.
• Group Life Assurance at four-times basic annual salary.
• Corporate eye care vouchers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free 24-hour Employee Assistance helpline with available counselling support

Closing date: 9.30am on Monday 21 October.
Interviews are planned to take place on 28 and 29 October.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

The Society is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce.

No agencies please.

Centre 404 is a leading charity with an excellent strong reputation for providing high quality support and services to people with learning disabilities and their families.  Based in North London, we currently work across eight London boroughs.

We are now seeking an experienced, solution-focussed Head of Finance and IT to join our Senior Management Team. This role oversees the financial operations and drives the development of our integrated IT strategy, ensuring first-class financial and IT service across the organisation.

In this role you will ensure timely and accurate management and financial reporting across the organisation, fostering a culture of financial accountability and ensuring that all stakeholders have a sense of co-ownership of this; working closely with the senior management team you will support grant applications to ensure that the terms and conditions of these grants are understood and complied with. You will also manage our cloud-based IT services to support the delivery of our strategic plan, ensuring best value IT across the organisation.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or CIPFA) with a solid understanding of IT systems management. They will have proven experience in both financial and IT leadership roles, working closely with senior managers and collaborating with a range of internal and external stakeholders at senior levels. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to present complex financial data to diverse audiences to ensure the organisation's financial sustainability. Experience in the charity sector and in developing financial strategy is essential for this role.

In return, the post holder will benefit from being part of a well-established and supportive finance function and Senior Leadership Team. 

Full details of the role are outlined in the job description and background information. 

Closing date: Please note, applications will be shortlisted and interviewed on a rolling basis.

Centre 404 is dedicated to staff development and we will provide a detailed induction and on-going training and support. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and the children we support, and we are looking to recruit people who share these values. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and two satisfactory references.

We are dedicated to providing a meaningful and rewarding work environment, as well as offering a range of perks and benefits for our staff to enjoy.

Centre 404 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Charity ref number 299889

Turn your back on dull statutory audit assignments and take your audit skills global, into a truly rewarding and challenging new sector, where your work is critical to the success of NGO development projects.

Our partner is providing essential assurance services to a number of large institutions around the world, this specialist team works closely with global clients such as UNICEF, The Gates Foundaton & The World Bank – delivering and managing international development grant-funded programmes. This long established, diverse and multi-lingual team are global leaders in this field

This role is on the frontline of this globally focussed department travelling internationally, meeting clients, colleagues and auditees. Leading meetings, leading audit teams, writing audit reports. Representing the department in person in front of multiple partners and stakeholders. Contributing to the success of critical development projects worldwide - focused on public healthcare, education, disease prevention, and conservation across the developing world. The role offers travel experiences (post pandemic) that very few other roles can match. You will

• Prepare a tailored plan for all assignments based on a good understanding of the terms of reference and the applicable contractual conditions
• Lead opening meetings with clients and auditees and present the audit findings clearly and credibly at closing meetings
• Lead assignment fieldwork teams, including locally based staff, on overseas assignments, or work alone
• Demonstrate the ability to identify issues and areas of non-compliance on an assignment and write them up as findings in a detailed, precise and clear way in the assignment report
• Be able to work to tight deadlines and manage time effectively
• Be prepared to be out of the office on international assignments for up to 40% of the time*

Key skills required..

• A genuine interest in International Development and making a difference.
• A love of international travel, preferably with experience of working or volunteering internationally
• A second language, especially French, Spanish, German, Portuguese and Arabic
• A professional accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• An ability to communicate in a professional, constructive and respectful manner
• A proven track record in audit work

"A fantastic way to break into the International Development sector"

Job Description

Send My Friend to School Campaign Manager

This is a full time post, based in central London Salary: £40,291

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The coalition

Send My Friend to School is a UK civil society coalition of international development NGOs, teachers’ unions and charities.

It brings together young people, politicians, teachers, civil society and the media in joint campaigning to demand quality education for all children across the globe. Each year thousands of schools and young people take part in the campaign, teaching young people the power and importance of using their voices in chorus with others across the globe to create positive change.

Send My Friend to School is the UK coalition of the Global Campaign for Education movement which is present in over 90 countries around the world.

Location

This role will be employed by Send My Friend to School Steering Group member Results UK, on behalf of the Send My Friend to School coalition, and will be based in Results UK’s office near Waterloo. Hybrid working is in place whereby staff are required to work from the office at least 2 days a week. 

Terms & Conditions

This is a full time (35 hours per week), permanent post, with a 3 month probation period. There is likely to be occasional evening and weekend work involved, for which time off in lieu will be received. Holidays are 25 days pro rata per year plus bank holidays. Results UK’s terms and conditions of employment will apply.

Line Management

Although working solely on Send My Friend to School coalition activities the Campaign Manager will be employed as part of the Results UK team. Consequently, they will be formally managed by the Results UK Head of Parliamentary Advocacy in terms of workplace-related and employment issues.

The postholder’s work objectives will be agreed and monitored by the Steering Group and the postholder will report to the Steering Group on work priorities, objectives and outcomes.

Role Description 

The purpose of this role is:

1. Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of the Send My Friend to School campaign 

2. Coordinate the Send My Friend to School coalition, engaging the membership, managing the finances and coalition communications, and offering support to the working groups

3. Line manage the Send My Friend to School Campaigns Officer

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of the Send My Friend to School campaign

• Lead the development of a collaborative campaign strategy on a selected theme under the umbrella of Sustainable Development Goal 4

• Develop a campaign narrative based on the selected theme) which our schools audience can readily engage with and be motivated by

• Manage the design and production of schools materials and learning resources, including sourcing suppliers, story gathering in conjunction with coalition partners, content production and editing

• Oversee the development and promotion of a creative action which is appropriate for a schools audience, is highly innovative and allows for varied levels of engagement and activity: work with coalition colleagues in devising and promoting the campaign through member organisations’ networks and more widely through additional education channels, social media and websites, to ensure mass participation

• Manage the development and promotion of the Send My Friend to School website, social media, e-communications to supporters and writing and editing engaging digital communications 

• Be accountable for the coalitions’ youth work activities (Campaign Champions Programme and Young Ambassadors Network) that are managed by the Campaigns Officer

• Coordinate monitoring, evaluation and learning for the campaign

Coordinate the Send My Friend coalition

• Manage internal communications for the coalition and undertake engagement work with coalition member representatives to ensure active participation in coalition activities, good information flows, and to help ensure that activities across the coalition are well aligned and strategic

• Be the first point of contact for existing and potential coalition members and developing new partnerships, for instance with other campaigning organisations working on education for all

• Organise Joint Working Group and Steering Group meetings, ensuring that minutes are written up (by Campaigns Officer) and action points are taken forward

• Manage the coalition budget and financial reporting to the Steering Group, and undertake an annual fundraising drive from coalition members

• Maintain and update the website with news, publications and relevant content and ensure member lists and email groups are kept up to date

• Act as the UK link person with GCE International – the primary point of contact for GCE regionally (Europe and North America) as well as internationally/globally - researching and compiling coalition updates where required, participating in international conference calls, fielding appropriate information to coalition members and collating feedback as necessary

• Collaborate with working group members and the APPG secretariat on planning and delivery of activities including policy papers, launch events or meetings with parliamentarians

• Support coalition colleagues in gathering and collating inputs on policy documents, meetings, events, campaign plans and activities

• Where fundraising opportunities exist engage the coalition to increase and diversify its funding base and enable expansion of the schools campaigning activities

Line Management

• Line management of the part-time Send My Friend Campaigns Officer

Other responsibilities

• Undertake any other duties, appropriate to the post, as requested by the Steering Group

• Work out-of-hours and at weekends as necessary to provide effective support when needed, for example during party conferences or parliamentary events

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Demonstrated skill and effectiveness in building partnerships or coalitions

Proven experience of developing and delivering change campaigning

Complex project management involving multiple stakeholders

Management of budgets and financial reporting

Experience of measuring impact, tracking response and implementing improvements 

A good understanding of the UK schools market / working with young people

Knowledge and experience of advocacy and campaigning work

Experience of using website content management systems, email marketing providers and social media

Desirable

Knowledge of global education challenges and debates

An understanding of the rights-based approach to international development

Strategic knowledge of advocacy and influencing.

Fundraising and grant management experience

Line management experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Excellent interpersonal skills and behaviours, including relationship building and effective negotiation

Ability to think creatively and involve others in the process of campaign development

Ability to work fast and maintain accuracy: must be able to meet task deadlines quickly and well, working under pressure.

Ability to manage and prioritise own workload – must be able to think ahead and schedule tasks amid conflicting demands.

Ability to work independently and proactively with minimum supervision.

Accuracy and attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Here are a few of the benefits of joining us, in addition to the salary, pension and annual leave outlined at the top of this document.

Work-life balance

• We offer flexible working so you can manage work around your own needs. Due to the part time nature of this role we are happy to discuss a range of different options on how to manage this role including school hours or term time only.

• Hybrid working means you don’t have to be trapped in a long commute every day and don’t have to be London based.

• Staff members have their birthdays off as a bonus day of leave and we close the office between Christmas and new year so you don’t need to take leave.

• We subscribe to the Bupa employee advice line – free confidential access to financial and legal advisors as well as telephone and online counselling sessions.

• In addition we run training on mental health at work and have named mental health first aiders who can be contacted in confidence if you would like help finding support. 

• All staff have the opportunity to join working groups outside of their work areas according to their interests. Our staff wellbeing team explores how we can improve our staff wellbeing  - most recently publishing a comprehensive guide - and reviews what we have done to date.

Anti-oppression

• We offer half a day’s anti-oppression learning leave each year

• As well as making reasonable adjustments, we support our staff in making applications to the Access to Work scheme to get. additional equipment where needed. 

• We offer disability leave for disabled colleagues to manage specific needs they may have without having to give up their holidays.

• We have a staff working group on anti-oppression which helps to develop our work on anti-oppression and identify gaps in our current work. 

Partnerships

• Results UK hosts 3 other organisations working on specific aspects of global health and education, so you benefit from other perspectives and get an in-depth understanding of other work going on in the sector.

• We are part of the ACTION global health partnership which brings together CSOs from around the world to share learning and coordinate advocacy. 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Results UK, we believe in equality, diversity and inclusion, and that it should be the norm. As well as this being an issue of equality and fairness, we recognise that diverse and inclusive organisations are some of the most productive and impactful.

As an organisation, we are aware of the underrepresentation of certain groups and communities in our sector. These include - but are certainly not limited to - people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, refugees, people with disabilities and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

We want to change this and are committed to playing our part as an organisation. As a committed equal opportunities employer, we actively welcome applications from people of a wide range of backgrounds, skills and abilities, recognising the value that these different perspectives bring to our organisation.