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Charity People is excited to be working with the amazing Look Good Feel Better to recruit for a new and exciting position of a Head of Fundraising. Brilliant opportunity to work for a unique charity that works closely with the beauty industry to make patients with cancer to feel better from the inside out.
Job Title: Head of Fundraising
Location: Epsom, London - hybrid model with 2-3 days in the office and working from home
Contract: Permanent and full time - 37.5-hour week, Flexible working hours between 08.00 - 19.00 Monday - Friday
Salary: Salary £45K rising to £50K upon the successful completion of a 6-month probation
Benefits: Extra 'charity' day at Christmas on top of standard 26 days annual leave. Holiday purchase scheme. Opportunity to purchase beauty products at heavily discounted prices
About the organisation
Look Good Feel Better is a national cancer charity devoted to delivering workshops that help people living with a cancer diagnosis to cope with the physical and emotional side effects of their treatment. Delivered by trained volunteers from the beauty industry, the free workshops offer practical advice about changes to skin and hair as well as supporting body confidence and well-being. Delivered in person at Cancer Care Centres and Hospitals across the UK as well as online, the workshops offer an invaluable opportunity to meet people in similar situations in a safe and inclusive space.
The Role
The charity is now embarking on a significant growth plan which will see a trebling in the number of beneficiaries supported (from 10,000 to 30,000 within four years). To allow the charity to deliver this plan, they are making substantial investment into the fundraising and communications team, this new role will be instrumental in assisting with the ambitious income growth. By 2028 the income should be reaching 3 million pounds.
Although you will be seeking to increase all areas of income, however, initially this role will focus on the management and development of the individual fundraising (regular giving, lottery, individual fundraising initiatives, digital fundraising, legacy, e-commerce, event and challenge event fundraising) and trust and foundation income streams. The Head of Fundraising will also assist and deputise for the Director of Fundraising and Communications in the day to day management of corporate fundraising.
Responsibilities:
- Overseeing the day-to-day management and development of the following income initiatives:
- Individual Fundraising
- Regular Giving
- Challenge Event and Non-Challenge Event Fundraising
- E-commerce Fundraising – Lottery, Online sale of Beauty Goodie Bags and Beauty Boxes, Online Shop, Online Raffles and Auctions, eBay Shop, Vinted and TikTok Shop
- Development and implementation of:
- Challenge Event Programme with Fundraising Officer
- New ‘Beauty industry focussed Fundraising Event
- Workshop Fundraising Programme
- Public Appeal Campaigns for new venue launches
- High Value Individual Giving Programme
- Legacy Fundraising Programme
- Ensure delivery of the required donor care through effective stewardship strategy and mobilising support from the Communications and Marketing Team where appropriate
- Line management of Fundraising Officer and Fundraising Administrator
- Ensure the Fundraising Department is kept within budget.
- Help drive the annual planning cycle and project management processes.
- Supporting the Director of Fundraising & Communications with the annual budgeting process and development of the charity’s fundraising strategy in line with our income growth plan.
About You
The person who gets this amazing job will need to have a growth mindset, a passion for the cause and be a strong leader with excellent communication and team building spirit
* Demonstrable track record of strategic fundraising.
* Successful, significant and relevant achievement at management level in a comparable organisation.
* Experience of utilising the strength of an organisation brand for charity/business development.
* Proven track record of meeting challenging income targets.
* Proven ability to build, manage and develop key stakeholder, client and donor relationships.
* Experience of developing and implementing strategic and business plans.
* Proven track record in fundraising.
To kickstart the application process, please contact Seema Choudhury at Charity People today with your CV or profile. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds. If you require any assistance or adjustments during the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out.
For over thirty years, Charity People has been dedicated to recruiting talented individuals for non-profit organizations. We are proud to partner with charities, universities, and institutes that promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Join us in making a difference in the charitable sector.
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“Being a ASM gives me such job satisfaction I love working as a team with both my manager and volunteers and have learnt so much in this totally new job role.” - Llandudno Assistant Shop Manager
“What a fantastic company to work for, Scope keep us connected” – Leek Shop Manager
Would you like to work at the heart of your local community? Are you able to inspire a team of brilliant volunteers? Do you have retail or customer service experience and are looking for the next step in your career?
If you answered yes to these then we have the perfect opportunity for you.
Your role
As Assistant Shop Manager at Scope's Worthing shop, you’ll work alongside the Shop Manager, and use your creativity and flair to flourish in our retail environment. Our retail roles are full of variety, and every day is different! One day you might be be generating and processing stock and designing an eye-catching window display. The next day you might be recruiting and training our wonderful volunteers. Every day there will be a different challenge that you’ll find extremely rewarding. You may also deputise and be responsible for running the shop when the shop manager is absent. A great attitude and willingness to learn are just as important as relevant experience.
About you
You’ll be a dedicated team player with a strong work ethic and committed to providing excellent customer service. You do not need specific retail experience. But we do ask that you are business minded and have worked in a fast paced, service environment where you put the customer’s needs first. You’ll also need to showcase a great attention to detail, solid IT skills and have a creative eye for displays. You will also demonstrate an appreciation of Scope’s values and ambition of achieving Everyday Equality for disabled people.
About working in our shops
Our shops are the face of our retail brand, run by a dedicated, creative and passionate bunch of superstars. We focus on sustainable fashion and engaging with local communities. We lead our volunteers to deliver a great colleague and customer experience. And we raise much needed funds to deliver Everyday Equality for disabled people and their families.
Permanent, part time, 21 hours
Scope's Worthing shop - 3-4, Connaught Buildings, Chapel Rd, Worthing, BN11 1BA
Shop hours
It’s important for you to know that Scope Charity Shops are open every day, so some weekend and Bank Holiday cover is needed. We work 35 hours a week, working five days out of seven. Weekly hours for part-time vacancies are on a seven-day rota.
Our values - pioneering, courageous, connected, open, fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we empower our colleagues to make decisions. By giving our colleagues freedom and space to spark creativity for innovation, we can push boundaries, change mindsets and be empowered to change the game with grit and determination and a sense of urgency.
Disabled candidates
We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.
Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
Some applicants might need adjustments during the application process. If you require adjustments through your journey with us you can find out more about interview adjustments on the Scope website.
Scope benefits
We encourage everyone to embrace our values of being open and fair, courageous, connected and pioneering. We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition and offer a wide range of benefits including:
- 35 days annual leave
- Flexible working (where we can)
- Company pension
- Excellent training and career development
- Strong colleague networks across disability, LGBTQ+, race equality, carers, women and young colleagues
- Wellbeing incentives like a discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, and much more.
Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales. Together we are Disability Gamechangers. We belong to one team, dedicated to achieving a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. Our mission is to achieve Everyday Equality for disabled people, and we campaign tirelessly to create change.
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Salary - £28,300 per annum, plus pensions & benefits
Hours - 36 hours (net) with evening and weekend working
Location – Home-based within 45 minutes of Winchester in Hampshire, looking after churches in Berkshire, Dorset and Hampshire
This is a fundamental role within our West regional team, internally the role is known as Local Community Officer.
The Churches Conservation Trust works with communities to look after 357 historic churches, over two million visitors annually and hundreds of events both private and public.
These ancient, listed sites are among the most beautiful locations in England.
You’ll be visiting sites in your patch regularly, encouraging new supporters, holding local meetings, and raising funds to meet each building’s unique needs. Sharing progress through a growing church plan for each of the 22 churches in your area, you’ll ensure these buildings thrive as beautifully maintained visitor attractions, as venues for events and as central parts of village, town or city life.
You’ll be supported by our team of experts, including fundraising, conservation, and learning and by our large network of church supporters.
If you know how to build and sustain community projects across a wide area, whether that’s in towns, cities or remote areas, we’d love to hear from you.
How to apply
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our vacancies page, where you will be directed to our online recruitment system. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining how you fulfil the person specification for this post.
Please note direct applications via email cannot be accepted for this role, only applications submitted through our recruitment portal will be considered.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 15th July 2024
Please note there is a two-stage interview process. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a familiarisation visit on Tuesday 6th August 2024 in Berkshire. This will be followed by interviews on Friday 9th August via Zoom/Teams. Please note that the interview dates have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please email us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a new role, as we are looking to appoint our first Fundraising Manager.
Currently, we have a strong programme of Trust and Foundation fundraising, delivered by our CEO and functional managers, and a small programme of individual giving managed by our Communications and Campaigns team but no dedicated fundraising staff.
We are looking for an efficient fundraiser with an understanding of various fundraising strategies, from individual giving to trusts and foundations.
You will have to opportunity to build this role within a supportive and friendly organisation, and as part of our dynamic Communications and Campaigns Team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Purpose:Responsible for management of rental income across YMCA East Surrey Housing schemes to ensure accuracy of rent accounts and service user information held on the rent management database
Hours of work:28 or 35 hours a week. Flexible to be discussed though likely 3/4 days office based and one day from home
Location : YMCA East Surrey, Hillbrook House, 68 Brighton Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6QT and YMCA Sports and Community Centre, Princes Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6JJ.
Annual leave: Five weeks (pro-rata) plus bank holidays. Holidays increase after two years’ service to a maximum of five weeks pro-rata after six years’ service. The holiday year runs from 1 April to 31 March each year.
Benefits: Free Gym Membership: The post holder will be entitled to free use of the YMCA East Surrey fitness centre in Redhill and half price YMCA childcare for dependents.
Free Parking : There is free parking availableat all our delivery site. YMCA East Surrey also operates a Bike to Work Scheme.
Pension Scheme: There is a YMCA East Surrey pension scheme - details available on request.
Closing date & interviews:
Closing Date : Roiling- Interviews on acceptance
Interviews are scheduled : Roiling- Interviews on acceptance
Main Responsibilities:
· To process residents rent and payments received on the housing management system (Pyramid) in order to achieve rent collection and arrears targets.
· Ensure all housing debts are pursued with the resident and local authorities ensuring all actions are recorded and payment plans are agreed with the resident.
· Effectively implement the rent arrears procedure to ensure warnings and eviction notices are served in a timely manner and in accordance with legal procedures
· Pass to Finance colleagues all requests for relevant council tax payments from local authorities
· Ensure receipts from Surrey County Council are correctly allocated between rent accounts and any support element is recorded as Housing Support based on bank payments sent by the Finance team to the housing team. Provide Finance with this information so they can enter onto finance system
· Input bank credits to match bank receipts from finance and posting onto Pyramid (housing management system).
· Work closely with the Head of Finance and support them with the month end reconciliation of receipts and arrears balance
· Lead on Discretionary Housing Payments requests, benefit issues and enquiries with the local authorities
· Maintain accurate rent accounts on the Pyramid housing management system ensuring information is recorded accurately.
· Work closely with the Housing Team and Finance Team on rent and support income management developing good working relations with them.
· Represent the organization in court possessions and evictions where necessary.
· Run monthly rent reports as directed by Head of Housing and Head of Finance
· Work closely with the Finance Officer (income) in relation to any queries about rent charged and payments received.
· Provide cover for the Finance Officer (income) where needed (after training)
· Maintain and submission of pre-card card processes
· Meet with the Head of Finance, Head of Housing and Finance Officer (income) to review housing arrears monthly.
· Ensure processes are followed and systems are updated to support the Key Housing Performance Indicator targets.
· Contribute and represent the organisation in a positive manner in team/management meetings both internally and externally.
· Have knowledge of the external environment in which the YMCA works and keep abreast of key changes particularly around Welfare Reform
· To attend appropriate continuing professional development and training events and be committed to team events.
· Any other duties are required to be performed within the grade and renumeration of the role
· We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults. This role will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Look Good Feel Better is a national cancer charity devoted to delivering workshops that help people living with a cancer diagnosis to cope with the physical and emotional side effects of their treatment. Delivered by trained volunteers from the beauty industry, the free workshops offer practical advice about changes to skin and hair as well as supporting body confidence and well-being. Delivered in person at Cancer Care Centres and Hospitals across the UK as well as online, the workshops offer an invaluable opportunity to meet people in similar situations in a safe and inclusive space.
Charity People is delighted to be supporting Look Good Feel Better to recruit for a Communications and Marketing Officer. This position is a new role as part of investment in the team to ensure the organisation meets their expansion goals and delivers their services to many more people each year, scaling up the number of beneficiaries supported annually from 10,000 to 30,000 within four years.
Communications and Marketing Officer
Contract: Permanent role
Location: Hybrid - a mix of work from home and Epsom (Surrey) office; ideally you will be in the office a minimum of two or three days per week, and the charity is very happy to offer more days on site if office working suits you
Starting salary: £35,000
Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 21st July
Interviews: in person in Epson week commencing 29th July with second stage week commencing 5th August
About the role
Working closely with the Director of Fundraising and Communications, Head of Fundraising, and Head of Programme Services, as well as external digital marketing agencies and outsourced communications partners, this is an exciting and rewarding role for someone who is looking to work strategically across multiple communications as part of a growing organisation.
Key responsibilities within the role will include:
- Create and deliver communications plans and campaign briefs.
- Working with internal and external stakeholders to deliver and maximise media opportunities and campaigns that help raise awareness of the organisation's cause and services
- Management of data within Salesforce database, ensuring data collection via the website and other platforms is compliant with GDPR and any related or superseding legislation
- Evaluate the success of campaigns, setting and tracking key metrics, feeding learnings back into future work in a cycle of continuous improvement
- Prepare and deliver regular, meaningful reporting on communications, to assist and drive strategic communications and marketing decision making
- Oversee content creation for social media and online platforms, marketing materials, ensuring brand consistency and appropriate audience targeting
- Collaborate with both fundraising and service delivery partners to identify and coordinate co-campaigning opportunities
- Creation of regular e-communications to targeted audiences assisting in the increase in supporter and beneficiary reach
- Management of twice-yearly videography and photography shoots, ensuring compliance and management of image library
- Work closely with service delivery colleagues, PR Executive and Lead Volunteers to unearth compelling content that will connect with key audiences
- To support the PR Executive in the identification and creation of opportunities for coverage of our charity's mission and with reactive media queries
- Develop and deliver a patron and ambassador strategy
- Monitor and control spending against delegated budget
Working within a truly passionate and dedicated team, as well as some hugely talented external marketing and communication partners, this is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced communications professional to join an organisation that makes a real and tangible difference to beneficiaries lives at a very challenging time. We'd love to see applications from individuals with the following skills and experience:
- Previous experience in a communications role, ideally working within the charity sector
- Experience in relationship management with third party agencies.
- Organised, methodical, strong on detail, and able to map out and meet deadlines across multiple projects
- Proven success designing and delivering communications plans and campaigns
- Experience of successfully pitching stories or collaborations to media, journalists and influencers
- Understanding of how to create engaging content - both written and visual
- Understanding of how to develop opportunities for coverage and know how to make them happen, and of media and communication trends, with the ability to stay ahead of the curve
- Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously and take initiative.
If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance.
Charity People and actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Corporate Partnerships Coordinator, an excellent opportunity to join a unique and specialist Social Welfare Charity, based in South West London.
- Remote/Hybrid working, with the ability to attend meetings in London.
- Holiday: 28 days per annum plus bank holidays
It is an exciting time to join the Corporate Fundraising Team as they continue their year-on-year growth and success. Working alongside a Corporate Partnerships Manager and Corporate Officer, you play a key role in this continued success.
As the Corporate Partnerships Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting the team to drive the new business pipeline, building relationships with potential partners and will also manage a portfolio of corporate partnership accounts across various sectors.
Key Accountabilities:
- With the Corporate Fundraising Team, develop a strong pipeline of new partnership opportunities.
- Support with the cultivation and securing of new partnerships through writing compelling proposals and applications, pitching, leading staff votes and contract negotiations.
- Support the Corporate Partnership Manager, to deliver excellent relationship management to all partners, with a focus on building long- term support and revenue.
- Responsible for the creation of partnership plans across the team.
- Work with teams across the organisation to create compelling content to be shared with potential and current corporate partners.
- Meet and host funders and prospects to engage them, and to present them with relevant opportunities to help the cause.
- Record and maintain all appropriate prospect and funder data, donations and correspondence.
To be successful in your role of ‘Corporate Partnerships Coordinator’, our client is looking for you to have prior experience and knowledge in areas such as;
- Working in Corporate Fundraising or similar B2B role, with exposure to both new business and account management of corporate partners.
- Understanding of different types of corporate funding sources charities can secure and trends.
- Supporting with areas such as bid writing, presenting pitches and building relationships that have led to new business opportunities.
- Setting and delivering effective, engaging fundraising plans with corporate partners.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Role Details and Deadline:
- Deadline/Close date for application: Monday 7th July.
- Salary: £28,000 to 30,000 per annum
- Full-time - 35 per week.
- Remote/Hybrid working, with the ability to attend meetings in London.
- Holiday: 28 days per annum plus bank holidays
'Angela Mann Recruitment' is a specialist Charity & NFP Recruitment Agency, with extensive experience and knowledge of working within the sector. We match individuals to roles based on the required skills and experiences requested to fulfil a position, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Sales Executive
We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development/Sales Executive to join a new awarding organisation (currently going through Ofqual registration) that's revolutionising music education across the UK.
This is a remote working role, offering a generous commission scheme, so there is lots of potential to significantly boost your earnings.
Position: Business Development/Sales Executive
Location: Remote (monthly visit to Gloucester)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours (flexible working considered)
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience (plus commission, circa £57k OTE)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 22nd July 2024. Short-listing will be on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close recruitment early if the right candidate is found. So, apply asap, don't wait!
The Role
These awards equip young people with the skills and behaviours they need to become leaders through the power of music. The Music Leader Level 1 programme has just been launched, signing up over 25 schools as centres set to engage 3,000 young people, with a pipeline of 150 more. The Music Leader Level 2 is set to launch in January 2025.
As the Business Development Executive, your primary focus will be to drive sales growth by building strong partnerships with schools, colleges and other independent training providers nationwide. Your success will be measured by your ability to sell the transformative awards, which have the power to change young lives.
You will use your exceptional communication and relationship-building skills to understand each client's unique needs and demonstrate how the awards can provide effective solutions.
As part of a small but dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to shape sales strategies and contribute to rapid growth.
About You
In this pivotal role, you will have a strong track record of success in relationship-focused, consultative selling, with a strong ability to drive sales growth. With exceptional communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to conduct professional and persuasive conversations, you will have an entrepreneurial spirit and ability to spot new opportunities within the market.
Knowledge and a deep understanding of the schools and education sector is essential in this role.
This role requires a relational approach to sales, where you will conduct yourself professionally and persuasively, both over the phone and in face-to-face meetings.
Your passion, perseverance, and ability to spot new opportunities will be key to expanding reach and making the organisation a leading force in the awarding sector.
If you wish to apply, you will be asked to submit your current CV and a cover letter and complete an equity, diversity and an anonymous inclusion form.
About the Organisation
Join a national award winning charity that uses music to transform the lives of young people. With a mission a to inspire and transform young lives through music, the organisation aims to break down barriers and build confidence, self-belief, and motivation among young people, enabling them to reach their full potential in both music and in their lives. This work focuses on inclusivity and diversity, engaging with under-represented young people, particularly those from challenging circumstances
Benefits include:
- Pension is 3% of basic salary
- Flexible working
- Lots of staff training and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced Maternity policy: 6 weeks full pay, 6 weeks half pay, 27 weeks statutory
- Wellbeing and social programme for staff
- Annual leave entitlement: 22 days plus bank holidays plus all the days between Christmas and New Year
- Staff can request additional unpaid leave throughout the year
You may also have experience in areas such as Director, Director of Youth, Director of Community, Community Engagement, Youth and Community Engagement, Director of Community Engagement, Youth Work, Youth Worker, Director of Youth Work, Community, Community Development, Youth, Disability, Music, Music Hub. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Philanthropy Manager
Up to £45,000 per annum + benefits (inc 25 days holiday days annual leave and pension)
Leatherhead, Surrey (some flexible working options available)
About the role:
We are looking to appoint an experienced Philanthropy Manager to proactively lead the cultivation and stewardship of potential and existing major donors, trusts and statutory bodies, with a particular focus on driving significant income growth.
Reporting to the Director of Fundraising and Engagement, the Philanthropy Manager will drive the growth of a portfolio of existing supporters and new prospects giving at the five and six figure gift level, with a particular focus on generating major gifts from new donors. The postholder will think strategically to develop inspiring fundraising cases of support, and impact reporting working closely with Care service colleagues, the finance team and the wider fundraising and engagement team.
This role has line management responsibility for three experienced fundraisers who manage their own portfolios of Major Donors, Trusts, and Foundations.
What we’re looking for:
· An experienced and enthusiastic Philanthropy Manager – with a track record of achieving challenging income targets and effective prospect management. Applications will be particularly welcome from those with a background in a children’s charity or SME with ownership of strategic planning.
· A poised, confident and convincing communicator – you have strong negotiation, presentation and networking skills and the ability to quickly connect with and motivate others
· A helpful and supportive team member – you work collaboratively and stimulate others into action
· A goal-orientated and analytical problem solver – you respond quickly to varied activities and are able to adapt quickly to change, whilst focusing on the bigger picture.
· A high level of attention to detail and accuracy – you work at a fast pace handling details whilst maintaining accuracy.
· Confident use of MSOffice and extensive experience of Excel – you have strong attention to detail, are comfortable working with data, and produce high quality accurate work.
What we offer:
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes:
· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
· Time off in lieu
· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
· Pension scheme (we will contribute 5% of your salary and you will contribute at least 3%)
· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and half day Christmas shopping
· A recommend a friend recruitment referral bonus
If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us please visit our website.
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.
How to apply:
To apply please send your CV and a covering letter to us via the link.
Closing date: 20 July 2024
Interview dates: Interview dates to be confirmed
Your covering letter should highlight why your application should be considered above others, and clearly state how your experience matches the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification.
Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead or virtually via Microsoft Teams. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.
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Job Vacancy – Regional Adviser
The Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) is looking for an experienced, proactive and customer focused adviser to support the work of the wider Advice and Support team
The right candidate will enjoy and excel at managing their own diary and workload and would have significant experience of working in an educational, health or social care environment. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are essential for this role along with the ability to show empathy.
The post holder will be responsible for Kent and Sussex plus other areas as required and therefore must have their own vehicle and access to reliable broadband. A car allowance and mileage will be paid on top of the salary.
IT equipment and a company mobile phone will also be provided. An enhanced DBS check is required for this position
Details
Post: 12 month fixed term contract (Maternity Cover)
Description: To support the charity’s beneficiaries through assessment and practical advice to help them access relevant support
Hours: 34 hours per week (early finish on Fridays)
Hybrid: Home based with visits in Kent and Sussex
Salary: £31,525 - £34,306 (depending on experience) plus £5,000 car allowance
Holiday: 25 days (rising to 30 after 5 years’ service), plus additional 3 days to be taken between Christmas and New Year
Benefits: Excellent package including contributory pension, medical and dental plans, access to various health, wellness and retail benefits and continual professional development.
Reports to: Advice and Support Team Leader (South)
Team: 12 Regional Advisers (North and South); 2 Team leaders
About the Masonic Charitable Foundation
The Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) is one of the UK’s leading charities, providing a range of benevolent support to individuals and awarding grants to local and national charities.
Our work helps to encourage opportunity, promote independence and improve wellbeing for thousands of people each year. Last year, the MCF awarded support totalling around £20 million. Our support is funded from the donations of freemasons, their families and friends.
The MCF was founded in 2016 following the merger of four charities that had operated separately since the eighteenth century.
Our Regional Advisers are home-based workers who are compassionate and dedicated to responding to the needs of Freemasons and their dependents in their area, providing essential support. They are professional and accountable, working independently but collaborating with volunteers, colleagues, and local agencies to provide an exceptional service on behalf of the charity.
Their main purpose is to visit and contact members of the Masonic community to determine their needs and to help them to access support from the MCF and other relevant agencies. Support is provided through a combination of home visits, telephone calls, or video calling.
The role also provides guidance, support and recommendations to office based staff processing applications for our extensive range of grants to support those in need. They form close and effective working relationships with local volunteers, providing support and guidance to extend our reach.
Main responsibilities
- Responding to/visiting freemasons and their dependents to:
- provide support and advice; and
- determine relevant support from the MCF or other agencies to meet their needs
- Face-to-face visits, video conferencing and in-depth telephone calls are required to provide extensive and detailed support.
- Production of accurate and comprehensive reports detailing agreed plans and all relevant supporting documents
- Liaising with colleagues within the department to provide guidance and support in processing applications for our extensive range of grants to assist those in need
- Ambassadorial role for MCF, liaising with other stakeholders, delivering occasional presentations and workshops to raise awareness of the role of the Advice, Support and Enquiries Team and support available from the MCF
Essential
- Significant experience of working in an educational, health or social care environment
- Experience of working in an advisory role
- Good understanding of UK benefits and relevant legislation
- Excellent communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills including ability to show empathy
- Report writing skills
- Resilience
- · Ability to work independently and with limited day to day supervision
- · Strong attention to detail especially in transposing facts and numerical data
- · Good basic IT Skills and competent using everyday technology
- · Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Vocational or professional qualification in education; health or social care
- Community based experience
- Good understanding of financial matters such as self-employed accounts; small business accounts; bankruptcy and debt management
How to apply
Please provide a copy of your CV together with a covering letter explaining how you meet the person specification.
Deadline for applications: 16 June 2024
First interviews to take place during week commencing: 24 June 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
EmpathyLab is a charitable social enterprise leading a powerful book-based empathy movement across the UK. We’re looking for a new leader to take our pioneering children’s work and partnerships to a new level.
Our mission is to raise an empathy-educated generation, inspired to build a better world for everyone. Research shows that reading builds real-life empathy, and we specialise in harnessing that power. By 2026 we aim to be benefitting one million children a year.
In an exciting development, we’re looking for an exceptional individual - founder and current Managing Director Miranda McKearney OBE will be stepping into a more ambassadorial role, whilst continuing to support the organisation There is a well-established, active board of founding directors with wide ranging skills who will work with the new leader to develop EmpathyLab’s dynamic social impact.
Our four programmes are an annual Read For Empathy book collection; Empathy Day, every June; a Schools’ Programme and innovation work with publishers, authors and illustrators.
Key Responsibilities
• Work with the board to shape EmpathyLab’s strategic direction and oversee the development of its programmes
• Implement a fundraising strategy, including developing income from trusts/foundations; earned income and private donations
• Plan and monitor annual budgets with the director of finances support
• Lead organisational planning and deliver growth, ensuring programmes are constantly evolving
• Ensure that reporting & compliance requirements are met
• Manage existing partnerships whilst developing new ones
The successful individual will bring experience of leadership at a senior level; a deep knowledge of the children’s book world; experience of working in, or with the third sector; a successful fundraising track record and experience in education and child development. An understanding of empathy’s role in different settings, including the workplace is needed, plus strong evidence of building enduring partnerships. Experience of managing finances, staff, volunteers and programmes is essential.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation or religion, or any other category protected by law.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As an organisation, we are unifying all of the professions and services involved in the delivery of MS care to create one influential voice and are building and delivering initiatives that will support meaningful service improvement.
As a member of the TMSFA team, you will be responsible for developing the external profile of TMSFA through the implementation of an engaging and impactful digital communications strategy, providing valuable insight into the work that TMSFA is doing and growing its audience.
With your strong background in IT, communication, marketing and website development, you will be pivotal in publicising events, publications and outcomes of TMSFA.
This role will also involve routine administrative office tasks, including the management of the database.
This is a new and exciting role that will be best suited to someone who is innovative, motivated, and agile in their approach to work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Digital Marketing Officer
Employer – Kids
Location –This is a remote position; however, you will need to travel to London around once a month for team meetings.
Salary – £27,000
Hours – 36 hours per week, flexible hours can be discussed at interview.
Closing Date: Wednesday 17th July, 5pm.
The vacancy may close before the deadline, if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Experience - 1-2+ years in marketing or communications or equivalent role, or a similar qualification.
Join our dynamic marketing team at Kids. We are a leading charity dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families. We're experiencing an exciting surge in audience growth and engagement, fuelled by our recent rebranding, cutting-edge website, and innovative marketing strategies.
We are seeking a digitally-focused Marketing Officer to elevate our marketing and communications to new heights and to make a real impact. This role is pivotal in inspiring and engaging our diverse audiences, clearly communicating our mission, and contributing to our ongoing success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Inspire and Engage: Communicate our vision and work to help children with SEND and their families through compelling campaigns.
- Multichannel Campaign Delivery: Execute campaigns across various channels for fundraising, service awareness, and relationship building.
- Customer Relationship Management: Develop and manage customer journeys and relationships for different types of contacts.
- Email Marketing: Create and send newsletters and campaign content using our email marketing platform.
- Social Media Management: Plan and deliver content across all social media channels to increase engagement and reach.
- Brand Champion: Position and manage the Kids brand, ensuring consistency and recognition both externally and internally.
- Content Creation: Collaborate with internal staff to produce branded content using Canva and other design programs, and coach others in design usage.
- Website Management: Oversee the content and functionality of the Kids website to ensure optimal performance and user experience.
- Audience Growth: Expand our online audience and database through effective campaign delivery, SEO, and other strategies.
- Branded Materials: Produce branded booklets and reports, including writing and managing design (in collaboration with external designers).
- Social Media Advertising: Assist in the delivery of social media advertising campaigns.
- Campaign Analysis: Analyse and report on campaign results to measure effectiveness and inform future strategies.
Personal Qualities:
- Natural communicator with the ability to appeal to various audiences.
- Creative thinker with a passion for design.
- Enjoys a role with diverse responsibilities.
- Organized and prefers working with a plan.
- Comfortable with data and process-related work and result analysis.
- Interested in CRM, customer journeys, and relationship nurturing.
- Capable of inspiring and motivating others.
Experience:
- Experience in marketing or communications campaigns targeting different audiences.
- Copywriting skills for various audience types.
- Familiarity with design programs and their use in engaging audiences.
- Proficiency in social media communications.
- Skills in content planning and management.
- Experience with website and content management platforms.
- Competence in using IT, including all Office programs.
The good stuff/benefits
- Join a company that truly cares about your wellbeing
- Enjoy an enviable annual leave package, starting at a generous 25 days and growing each year up to 30 days.
- Option to buy an additional 5 days holiday.
- Enjoy your entitlement to Bank Holidays.
- We've got your back with Maternity and Paternity Pay.
- Rest easy knowing you're covered with our Death in Service plan.
- Invest in your pension plan with the option to top it up knowing that Kids is also contributing 3%.
- Achieve work-life harmony with flexible hours tailored to your needs.
- Unlock exclusive discounts at hundreds of online retailers through our employee benefits portal.
- Spread the word and reap the rewards with our enticing "Recommend a
- Friend" scheme.
- Access confidential support and expert guidance 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, helping you navigate both personal and professional challenges.
- Take care of yourself with Company Sick Pay which you are entitled to from your first day.
- 5 days of paid family/carers leave.
- Salary sacrifice schemes available
- Develop your mentoring skills by either being a mentor or signing up for our mentoring programme.
- Expand your horizons with Kids’ online learning platforms, offering a wealth of professional courses for your personal and career development.
- Apprenticeship programmes available for employees
- Benefit from a colleague engagement programme enabling your voice to be heard.
- Lean on us during difficult times with Bereavement Leave.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Policy and Communications Officer
Employer – Kids
Location – This is a remote position, but it is anticipated you will need to travel to London for meetings approximately once a fortnight.
Salary - £27,000
Hours – 12 month contract. 36 hours. Flexible hours can be discussed at interview.
Closing Date: Wednesday 17th July, 5pm.
The vacancy may close before the deadline, if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Overview:
Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in driving social change for children with disabilities. As a Policy and Communication Officer, you will support the Kids’ social change programme by delivering clear, evidence-based policy and influencing objectives. You will collaborate across teams to ensure that the voices of disabled children, young people, and their families are central to our mission of systemic transformation.
Key Responsibilities:
Writing and Content Production:
- Craft compelling policy briefings, solutions, and reports.
- Develop engaging, policy-based messaging for diverse audiences, including government officials and the public.
- Create a variety of communication assets such as presentations, speeches, consultation responses, and letters.
- Produce content for various channels and support the creation of content by colleagues and young people/parents.
Research:
- Conduct thorough research and gather evidence from internal and external sources to support policy initiatives.
- Centre the experiences and insights of disabled children, young people, and their families in policy solutions.
- Maintain a well-organised, evidence-based content bank for communications and policy work.
- Stay updated on SEND policy developments, analyse news, and generate responses.
Outreach and Engagement:
- Coordinate outreach efforts to government and key stakeholders.
- Manage the organisation’s policy voice on social media.
- Plan and pitch stories to journalists to promote our work.
- Handle reactive media tasks, including responding to press opportunities.
Cross-Team Collaboration:
- Oversee platforms to facilitate campaigning activities.
- Collaborate with marketing to engage parents, carers, and young people, expanding our audience.
- Assist the Head of Policy, Voice, and Influencing in executing strategies and plans.
- Support coalition and alliance efforts, coordinating meetings and fostering relationships.
Person Specification:
Experience: Proven experience in a policy, influencing, or communications role.
Communication Skills: Exceptional written communication skills with experience in producing varied content for different audiences.
Research Skills: Strong research abilities to identify, evaluate, and analyse data supporting policy and communications.
Policy Development: Experience in policy development or using policy and evidence to influence outcomes.
Specialist Knowledge: Understanding of SEND issues and how to use social media to promote policy work.
Join us in making a significant impact on the lives of disabled children and their families through dedicated policy and communication efforts.
The good stuff/benefits
- Join a company that truly cares about your wellbeing
- Enjoy an enviable annual leave package, starting at a generous 25 days and growing each year up to 30 days.
- Option to buy an additional 5 days holiday.
- Enjoy your entitlement to Bank Holidays.
- We've got your back with Maternity and Paternity Pay.
- Rest easy knowing you're covered with our Death in Service plan.
- Invest in your pension plan with the option to top it up knowing that Kids is also contributing 3%.
- Achieve work-life harmony with flexible hours tailored to your needs.
- Unlock exclusive discounts at hundreds of online retailers through our employee benefits portal.
- Spread the word and reap the rewards with our enticing "Recommend a Friend" scheme.
- Access confidential support and expert guidance 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, helping you navigate both personal and professional challenges.
- Take care of yourself with Company Sick Pay which you are entitled to from your first day.
- 5 days of paid family/carers leave.
- Salary sacrifice schemes available
- Develop your mentoring skills by either being a mentor or signing up for our mentoring programme.
- Expand your horizons with Kids’ online learning platforms, offering a wealth of professional courses for your personal and career development.
- Apprenticeship programmes available for employees
- Benefit from a colleague engagement programme enabling your voice to be heard.
- Lean on us during difficult times with Bereavement Leave.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Head of Policy, Voice and Influencing
Employer – Kids
Location – This is a remote position, but it is anticipated you will need to travel to London for meetings approximately once a fortnight.
Salary - £42,000
Hours – 36 hours per week, flexible hours can be discussed at interview.
Closing Date: Wednesday 17th July, 5pm.
The vacancy may close before the deadline, if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Do you possess the vision and leadership to join an extraordinary organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of disabled children, young people, and their families?
Are you an accomplished professional seeking a high-impact role? Do you aspire to collaborate with a team of passionate and dedicated experts committed to executing our strategic vision? As a senior leader, you will report directly to the Director of Fundraising and Engagement, guiding and inspiring a team of exceptional, highly motivated individuals who are deeply committed to their work.
Purpose
This role will lead Kids' social change program, delivering clear policy and influencing objectives grounded in evidence and research from both our sources and external ones. At a critical juncture following the 2024 General Election and the start of a new Parliament, you will establish strategies and tactics for achieving successful impact throughout the next parliamentary term. You will also ensure that disabled children, young people, and their families are at the heart of Kids' efforts to transform the system. By collaborating with these groups, their families, and various partners and stakeholders, they will champion reforms at all levels.
What You Will Be Doing as Head of Policy, Voice, and Influencing
As Head of Policy, Voice, and Influencing, your responsibilities include:
- Develop and implement an influencing strategy to drive changes in the SEND system.
- Create policy reports and solutions for engagement with government and stakeholders.
- Integrate insights from Kids' services into policy development.
- Demonstrate how service delivery and policy influence intersect across departments.
- Gather and present evidence, amplifying the voices of children, young people, and families.
- Establish a strategy for involving children, young people, and families in all aspects of Kids' work.
- Expand engagement efforts with parents, carers, and young people.
- Manage the Youth Voice team and oversee participation programs.
- Represent Kids in external alliances and coalitions.
- Lead campaigns for impactful transitions to adulthood.
- Develop the Young People’s Hub to enhance virtual participation.
- Collaborate on fundraising to sustain Kids' policy and influencing functions.
Leadership and Change:
- Lead existing and new teams using cross-functional methods.
- Collaborate on organisational change projects.
- Cultivate key external partnerships.
Person Specification:
- Experienced in policy development and evidence-based change.
- Knowledgeable about the UK Parliament and government affairs.
- Skilled in relationship building and communication.
- Understanding of SEND policy landscape.
- Ability to simplify complex ideas and engage diverse audiences.
- Proficient in research and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
- Demonstrated leadership and campaign experience.
- Competent in project management and evaluation.
The good stuff/benefits
- Join a company that truly cares about your wellbeing
- Enjoy an enviable annual leave package, starting at a generous 25 days and growing each year up to 30 days.
- Option to buy an additional 5 days holiday.
- Enjoy your entitlement to Bank Holidays.
- We've got your back with Maternity and Paternity Pay.
- Rest easy knowing you're covered with our Death in Service plan.
- Invest in your pension plan with the option to top it up knowing that Kids is also contributing 3%.
- Achieve work-life harmony with flexible hours tailored to your needs.
- Unlock exclusive discounts at hundreds of online retailers through our employee benefits portal.
- Reap the rewards with our enticing "Recommend a Friend" scheme.
- Access confidential support and expert guidance 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, helping you navigate both personal and professional challenges.
- Take care of yourself with Company Sick Pay which you are entitled to from your first day.
- 5 days of paid family/carers leave.
- Salary sacrifice schemes available
- Develop your mentoring skills by either being a mentor or signing up for our mentoring programme.
- Expand your horizons with Kids’ online learning platforms, offering a wealth of professional courses for your personal and career development.
- Apprenticeship programmes available for employees
- Benefit from a colleague engagement programme enabling your voice to be heard.
- Lean on us during difficult times with Bereavement Leave.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.