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Role Title: Legacy Marketing Lead
Salary: £ 34,500 to £38,324 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours/Contract: Permanent 35 hours per week
Based: UK wide (home based)
Closing date: 16th August
Interview date: w/c 26th August/2nd September

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end of life charity. We want to ensure that everyone has the right end of life care and support to the end, and fundraising plays a critical role in achieving this.

Legacies are our single most important growth opportunity in fundraising over the next five years. The legacy and In Memory giving programme will play a key role in enabling Marie Curie to deliver its organisational strategy of ensuring that everyone affected by dying, death and bereavement has the best possible experience, reflecting what's most important to them.
The Legacy Lead will be responsible for developing and executing Marie Curie's DRTV Legacy Awareness Campaign, and our free Will writing service partners. Working in conjunction with the Legacy and In Mem Manager and wider legacy team, the role will support the development and delivery of the legacy giving strategy to safeguard and amplify the legacy pipeline.

Key Criteria:
- Experience of developing and implementing a clear marketing strategy, to align with the overall organisational strategy, and to go grow the legacy pipeline.
- Strong understanding and knowledge of Legacy and In Memory Giving within the third sector.
- Demonstrable track record of managing income and expenditure.
- Excellent project management skills.
- The ability to effectively build and manage relationships with external stakeholders and internal engagement.
- Ability to use data and insights to inform decision and maximise output.

Marie Curie Benefits Package:
- Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
- Defined contribution schemes for Pension
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Introduce a friend scheme
- Help with childcare cost (T & C's apply)
- Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
- Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
- Life assurance - for all employees
- Eye care- (under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations, Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job)

What's in it for you
- Annual leave allowance -- England and Wales = 25 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
- Northern Ireland = 25 days plus 11 public holidays (pro rata)
- Scotland = 25 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata)
- Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
- Continuous Professional development - (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
- Industry leading training programmes
- Flexible Working
- Free DBS/PVG/Access NI

To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.

We're committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process.
Here is a link to the AccessNI Code of Practice: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/publications/accessni-code-practice

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Team Leader to join our Young People service in Ealing.

£31,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you're part of one team? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Full time position, 40-hour week.
Primarily weekday working, with occasional weekend work as requested
The post holder will be fully involved in all aspects of the day-to-day management of our Young Peoples Ofsted registered service, including line managing the relevant front-line staff. You will lead and develop competence of direct reports as well as carry caseloads of customers requiring support. You will work closely with the Contract Manager to ensure that the service delivers on all targets, both financial and those around the quality of the service.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

- Lead and motivate your team to ensure the championing of and maintenance of a positive local culture within your service
- Deliver effective supervision and team meetings with staff and ensure that information, reporting and communication
- Responsible for the personal development of staff, identifying high performers and feeding into the organisation's succession plans
- Ensure that Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) required as part of the Contract are met and recorded correctly
- Develop key business relationships with all appropriate relevant customers/external parties to ensure service delivery excellence and maximise new business opportunities in own patch
- Participate in and monitor the initial and continuous assessment of needs and ensure that support planning is carried out in line with assessed needs of the customer
- Carry out other administrative tasks as relevant to the service and directed by the Contract/Heads of Operations
- Manage the Service Rota
- Ensure that all safeguarding cases are managed in line with safeguarding protocols and are reported to Contract Manager/Head of Operations, as appropriate
- Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all times and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
- Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:

- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, networks in local business community
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is passionate and enthusiastic about his/her career and job experiences
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude

What you'll bring:

Essential:

- Experience of management, leadership
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Health & Social Care or leadership and management

Desirable:

- Team Leader / management experience
- Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications are desirable

About us:

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

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Are you a systems and data focused HR Manager who is passionate about sports? Would you like to work for an organisation that supports the UK’s greatest athletes, teams, sports to achieve positive success?

Since 1997, this Government and National Lottery funded organisation has helped the UK be recognised as one of the top nations in the world by winning more Olympic and Paralympic medals than ever before.

The organisation has around 130 employees and offices in London, Manchester and Loughborough. You will be part of a HR team of 5, where you will need to attend one of the offices 1-day per week.

The purpose of this newly created HR Manager job is to provide day-to-day expert advice and guidance around the systems, data and reward side of HR.

The HR Manager (systems, data and reward) role pays up to £53,000 and the key responsibilities of this job include:

• Managing the ongoing review and development of the pay and reward arrangements, ensuring the organisation remains competitive.
• Leading the management of their HR system (Cascade), reporting any key trends/findings to the Senior Management Team.
• Making sure the monthly payroll is correct and all changes have been made before it is sent to the 3rd party payroll provider
• Line management of the HR Co-ordinator, ensuring they develop and grow in their role.
• Supporting on generalist HR duties, covering for the People and Culture Manager when required.

This is a fantastic permanent HR Manager opportunity for someone with a strong background around data and reward. You will be able to lead on the modernisation of their HR system (Cascade) and processes along with supporting the organisation as they go through a period of change.

The post holder will need to have excellent communication skills as the organisation only goes into the office 1-day a week and have the ability to build trust and influence others.

Some of the key benefits of the role include:

• Employer pension contribution of 10%.
• 6 weeks Annual Leave.
• A flexible approach to working where possible.
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Parental Leave.

For more information on this exciting permanent role, please get in touch.

Hours per week: 3.5 per week (14 hours per month)

Salary: £2,500 per annum (£25,000 pro-rata)

Annual Leave: 28 days per annum (pro-rata), excluding bank holidays

Location: Hybrid working (Barnet / homeworking)

We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support our finance department. The Finance Assistant will maintain financial records, process transactions, prepare reports, and assist with budgeting and forecasting. This role is vital to ensuring the smooth operation of the charity's financial processes.

About CB Plus

CB Plus (CommUNITY Barnet) is an award-winning independent community infrastructure and development organisation. We work with residents, local communities, and VCFS organisations to identify and provide solutions to tackling structural and social inequalities through collaborative partnerships to improve the life outcomes for all. 

Please see the job description for further information about the role.

Interviews will be held via  Zoom

Marie Curie is looking for 4 Fundraising Assistants for the following areas of the UK:

Belfast

Northampton

Caterham

Solihull 

To ensure they can continue supporting individuals and families in need of end-of-life care, the Fundraising team are incredibly important. Since the pandemic, fundraising at Marie Curie has been through a lot of change. However, the organisation recognises the importance of their activity within communities across the UK and community fundraising has been invested in. It’s an incredibly exciting time to join the team. Marie Curie’s fundraising team has a lot of ambition and just need the right people to join the charity who can help them realise that ambition.

Reporting to the Senior Community Fundraiser and working closely with some of the most talented fundraising people in the charity sector, your role will be to provide fundraising and administrative support to the team. That sounds straightforward, but the role of Fundraising Assistant is so much more than the sum of its parts. By providing that core support, and great stewardship to supporters, the Fundraising Assistant role is considered by many in the team as the glue that holds Fundraising together! 

The role requires empathy, a desire to deliver fantastic customer service and great relationship building skills. Marie Curie’s Fundraising Assistants are often the first contact families using their services have with the fundraising side of the charity and hold the key to engaging families with fundraising whilst remaining respectful and sensitive.

This entry-level role is perfect for someone interested in joining the charity sector and wants to learn. We don’t expect you to necessarily have paid fundraising/charity experience for this role. 

For further information relating to this position, please check the Candidate Pack. If you would like to know more and apply, please email Jo to arrange a conversation about the role and next steps - contact info is within the pack. 

We will be running webinars for interested candidates to find out more please contact THINK Recruitment. 

Job title: Interim CEO

Reporting to: Board of Trustees

Location: Our main office is in London (near Kings Cross). We support remote working and recognise the importance of staff meeting in person for work and social purposes and aim to find a happy balance between the two. We actively encourage applications from candidates based across the UK.

Contract: Temporary. Expected to be c. one year depending on start date. We are open to secondments.

Benefits: 36 days’ leave pro rata, inclusive of bank holidays, employer contribution to pension, flexible working with opportunity to work from home.

Hours: 4-5 days per week Monday to Friday (please state your preferred working pattern in your application)

Start date: November / early December (negotiable)

We are looking to recruit an interim CEO, to cover up to one year’s maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced senior leader who is used to working in a fast paced, dynamic organisation with a focus on achieving results.

Key Responsibilities

1. Charity Governance: Working with the ELT and the charity’s Board of Trustees and Committees to lead the charity. Communicating progress against KPIs and challenges effectively, overseeing budgets and risk, and identifying resources needed.

2. Charity Leadership: Working with ELT, to act as an internal and external figurehead for the charity, embodying its culture and modelling its values, and supporting the development of staff across the organisation.

3. Executive Decision Making: Working with SLT to make decisions on key charity priorities and policies, e.g. expansion plans, programme adaptations, major resourcing decisions, and recruitment of senior staff.

4. Business Development: Working with the charity’s CPO to source new business opportunities both in terms of growing and expanding the charity’s core programmes and identifying new innovations and funding. This includes managing key stakeholders (e.g., senior leaders in colleges, sixth forms and training providers).

5. Operations and Finances: Working with the COO to ensure the financial stability of the charity and protecting and managing the charity’s assets.

6. Impact: Overseeing the work of the Director of Impact to ensure that the charity strengthens its approach to monitoring and evaluation, and that all preparations are successfully completed ahead of a potential independent external evaluation of our core programme in 25/26.

7. External Affairs: Overseeing both our fundraising and advocacy workstreams, including the development of relationships with new funders and politicians and policymakers. Representing the charity at external events (including certain conferences and fundraising events), and safeguarding the charity’s reputation and values, ensuring that risks are properly recognised and mitigated.

Required Experience / Characteristics

• Clear commitment to the work of the charity, its mission and its values
• A proven senior leader, with experience of delivering against ambitious targets across multiple departments or programmes and working with a Board of Trustees or directors
• An excellent relationship builder, including the development of commercial relationships with senior stakeholders (e.g., in the education sector, third sector and/or government)
• Demonstrable experience in exercising strategic development and sound judgment
• Strong line management skills, including evidence of managing and developing teams and nurturing autonomous senior leaders
• Strong interpersonal skills, with experience of managing diverse stakeholders including senior leaders, funders, politicians and/or policymakers
• Knowledge of the education system, including the policy and political context
• Clear vision for why you want the role, what you will bring as a leader and your own personal development
• Experience of overseeing budgets, risks and contingencies
• Experience of sales within the education sector and/or fundraising

 Desirable Experience

• Experience of overseeing quality assuring processes and/or impact measurement

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage applications from people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants are treated fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background including gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, race (including colour, nationality and ethnic origin), religion/belief or disability.

This is a UK-based post and applicants must be living in and have the right to work the UK; if applicable please detail your visa status in your covering email. Get Further is an equal opportunities employer and will not discriminate against any candidate on the basis of any characteristic protected by the Equality Act 2010.

KEEN London is a small but growing charity. Our vision is that every child has the chance to enjoy sports and leisure activities and none are left behind due to disability. Demand for our service is high: currently, over 100 families across London are members of the KEEN family and we provide over 4,000 hours of supported care every year to disabled children, who we call our ‘athletes’. As part of a small team, you have the chance to make a profound difference in the lives of children with additional needs.

We're seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our team in the role of Brent Service Coordinator. This position plays a pivotal role in the development and delivery of our unique, beloved 1:1 sessions for children with additional needs. We're looking for someone who is not only self-motivated and highly organised but also possesses experience working with disabled children in various settings, including play, educational, or social care, with a specific focus on autism and learning disabilities. Your passion for providing top-quality activity and support services to our children and families is paramount.

Every week during term time, children aged 5-11 attend our 90-minute KEEN London sports and games sessions, where they receive personalised support from our dedicated team of volunteer coaches. Our Brent site is the newest addition to the KEEN London community and you'll play a crucial role in its continual development. We have just completed our two year pilot and are looking for a candidate to build on this foundation.  As the Brent Service Coordinator, you'll be solely responsible for the front line delivery of the Brent service: planning, safety, and creating a fun and inclusive environment for all. This will involve working closely with our athletes and their families, supervising our team of volunteer coaches and engaging with the local community.  Additionally, you'll oversee the organisation and execution of off-site trips and contribute to the organisation of our annual residential trip.

You'll be working closely with our Head of Operations and Fundraising Manager to capture our impact and promote our services effectively. It's essential that you embody KEEN London's values of inclusivity, compassion, commitment to high standards, trustworthiness, respectfulness, accountability, and above all, fun.

If you're an enthusiastic individual with a passion for promoting fun and active experiences for disabled children, we'd love to hear from you.

Role type: Permanent
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours, to include every Saturday (9:30 am - 14:30 pm) during school terms (and some outside term time).
Salary: £27,300 pa, pro rata’d (£16,380 for 21 hours)
Reports to: Head of Operations
Location: Office in  N4 Saturday venues in Wembley region, Hybrid working arrangements available 

Closing date: Friday 6th September

Responsibilities:

Delivery of core services

● Ensure the safe and effective running of weekend activity sessions in your area of London (every Saturday during term time)

● Ensure the safe and effective running of other services in development

● Plan, risk assess and deliver offsite trips

● Act as Child Protection Officer and First Aider for activities in your area

● Manage the session and lead volunteers in the delivery of a varied programme of activities

● Contribute to the development and delivery of new services

Service Delivery Admin

● Analyse attendance, service delivery and impact data

● Communicate with families about upcoming sessions and other information

● Update existing athlete profiles and create profiles for new athletes

● Proactively manage and prioritise the athlete waiting list

● Work to promote services in your local area

Volunteer Coordination

● Liaise with the Volunteer Manager regarding volunteer attendance

● Brief/debrief volunteers every session, including information on children, safeguarding and health & safety procedures

● Pair volunteers with athletes every week, matching volunteer experience with athletes' need

● Plan and deliver a high-quality activities programme for each weekend session

● Support Volunteer Manager to deliver volunteer training sessions on occasional weekday evenings

Person Specification

Essential Skills

● Experience working with disabled children specifically including autism and learning disabilities.

● Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection legislation

● Excellent time management skills

● Strong communication skills

● Ability to remain calm in a crisis and handle difficult situations

● Ability to work independently and as part of a team

● Ability to monitor and maintain safe working practices

● Data input and analysis

● Commitment  and understanding of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Desirable Skills

● Experience managing a team of volunteers

● Knowledge and experience in CRM systems

● Oversight and management of group work with young people.

Benefits

Benefits

Company Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

22 days annual leave, in addition to bank holidays (pro rata)

Birthday Leave

Subsidised social events

Subsidised eye tests and glasses

Employee Loan Scheme

Disability Confident Employer

Season Ticket Loans

Closure of office between Christmas & New Year period (typically 3 days, not taken from annual leave

entitlement)

Flexible working options

Training and development to support your learning and growth

Free tea and coffee in the office!

To apply please submit your CV and personal statement addressing all areas of the person specification. 

The deadline for applications is Friday 6th September.

International Committee of the Red Cross

UK & Ireland Regional Delegation 

Head of Policy and Humanitarian Affairs – Job Share (60% FTE) based in our London office, United Kingdom

About us

Set up in 2003, the London regional delegation focuses on pursuing humanitarian diplomacy and facilitating ICRC operations in the field. Through contact with the British and Irish governments, armed forces and members of civil society and other relevant parties, the ICRC seeks to influence policy and decision-making, so as to bolster support for IHL and principled humanitarian action. The ICRC works with the British Red Cross and the Irish Red Cross in various areas, notably to promote IHL and the international Red Cross Red Crescent Movement.

Our Diversity Commitment

ICRC celebrates diversity and we strive to make inclusion part of what we do every day.  We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination and we are committed to creating a diverse, multicultural environment.

Applicants with protected characteristics are strongly encouraged to apply.

About the role

The Head of Policy and Humanitarian Affairs manages a small, dynamic team based in London, who work with colleagues across the delegation and around the world to support its main objectives: (i) to contribute towards enabling ICRC action to protect and assist people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence; (ii) to influence the debate and secure improved decision-making on issues relevant to conflict, humanitarian action and international humanitarian law.

Reporting to, and working as adviser to, the ICRC Head (and Deputy Head) of Delegation, the Head of Policy and Humanitarian Affairs develops and oversees the implementation of the delegation’s policy and humanitarian diplomacy strategy in the UK, ensuring it is in line with the ICRC’s overall strategy. They are a member of ICRC’s global network of policy and humanitarian advisors, interacting regularly with the Policy and Humanitarian Diplomacy Divisions/Units at headquarters as well as with delegations around the world, supporting ICRC’s humanitarian diplomacy and policy dialogue. This is a role which requires working collaboratively and at pace on a wide range of issues relevant to the mandate of the ICRC and its global operations.

The Head of Policy and Humanitarian Affairs works closely with the British Red Cross ensuring optimal impact of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement’s policy and humanitarian diplomacy objectives.

This is an outward facing job, representing the ICRC at public events, with UK Government, Parliament and the wider humanitarian sector.

For a detailed role description, please refer to the accompanying Head of Policy JD.

Person specification (qualifications, skills & experience required)

Essential

• Master’s degree in a relevant subject;
• Strong experience (indicative 10+ years) in humanitarian policy advocacy, diplomacy, conflict analysis and/or a relevant policy position;
• Strong understanding of the UK political and policy environment, with a solid grounding in security, defence and humanitarian issues.
• Knowledge and experience of working in – or with - UK Government, as well as humanitarian/development organizations and think tanks;
• Excellent written and spoken English. French or other second language a plus;
• Proven experience in networking and influencing;
• People management and leadership experience;
• Confirmed analytical, negotiation and presentation skills.

Desirable

• A solid understanding of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement;
• Prior field experience with the ICRC or another humanitarian/development organization;
• Foundational knowledge of International Humanitarian Law (IHL);
• A good grasp of the impact of new technologies on conflict and humanitarian action.

Further Details

This post is part of a job share and will be offered as part-time (21 hours/ 3 days per week) resident appointment based in our London office. Your job-share partner also works 3 days per week, with one crossover day. The appointment will be offered on an open-ended contract from the beginning of October 2024 (or as soon as a start date is feasible).

The Head of Policy post receives a salary at C2 ICRC London grade and it will be pro-rata for this 3 day part time role (60% FTE); the salary scale below is indicative of the full time equivalent (100%)

(the final salary upon offer will be dependent on the successful candidate’s previous experience and relevant qualifications):

ANNUAL BASE SALARY £ (GBP)

Tier 1               Tier 2                   Tier 3

Min      Max      Min       Max       Min        Max

81,553 92,621 92,621 108,122 108,122 125,826

We currently operate on a hybrid office/homework basis, and there is an option to work from home for part of the week.

Business Support Officer #iwill
Fixed Term Contract – 19 October 2024 (end of MAT cover)
Job Ref: V514
Full-time: up to 35 Hours per week (Flexible days/hours)
Salary: £24,000 plus attractive employee benefits package
Start date: ASAP
Location: Homebased, occasional travel
Closing date: 1 August 2024
Interview date and Location: Online interview date TBC

About Volunteering Matters

At Volunteering Matters we use volunteering’s unique power to bring people together and build stronger, more resilient communities across the UK.
We bring people together to resolve some of society’s most complex issues. From social isolation and loneliness; improving health and wellbeing; building skills, confidence, and opportunity; to ensuring young people can become change makers in their community, the impact that we make is great. And we won’t stop until everyone in the UK has the opportunity to thrive.

People-led and impact driven, we are a national charity that is deeply embedded in local areas across the UK. We operate in five regions: London and the South East; Wales and the West of England; East of England; the Midlands and North West England; and Scotland and North East England. We also have an Employee Volunteering Team with over 25 years’ experience, acting as a broker to provide tailor-made solutions to employers. We turn local knowledge and energy into action and progress, building stronger communities and a better future for all.

This is an exciting time to be joining the team. We’re changing the way we work to meet new ambitions and make sure our impact continues to grow alongside out business.

About the role

As the #iwill Business Support Officer, you will be helping to grow a UK wide movement of youth social action, where young people are equipped and enabled to shape change in their own lives and communities. You will be part of the #iwill coordination hub team, working alongside colleagues in Volunteering Matters and #iwill partner UK Youth to ensure that #iwill projects and programme activities are effectively coordinated, appropriately resourced, compliant and have the information and tools they need to run effectively.

You will work directly with the Head of Partnerships and Impact and Digital Communications Manager and will be part of the #iwill team across Volunteering Matters and UK Youth. With your strong organisational, time management and communication skills, you will be responsible for leading on planned delivery, like reviewing and updating webpages and digital resources, administering #iwill Partnership meetings and team gatherings, supporting communications activity such as campaigns and newsletters, and providing business support to enable the #iwill movement to grow. You will also work closely and collaboratively with colleagues across the team on areas of planning, financial management, and impact.

You will demonstrate trust and respect for your team members and foster a culture of collective accountability. In collaboration with the wider team at Volunteering Matters you live our values and will play a leading role in making Volunteering Matters an inclusive, happy, and rewarding place to work and volunteer.

Key Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide Business Administration support to the #iwill team- this includes servicing meetings, and project monitoring.
• Provide administration support to enable the #iwill movement to grow- including liaison with internal and external colleagues, youth engagement, and stakeholder mapping and engagement.
• Support the planning, implementation, and impact reporting of key #iwill delivery, including Power of Youth Day, #iwill Week, and Ambassador recruitment.
• Monitor, refresh and update the website, ensuring content is relevant and up to date.
• Support the development of new web-based good practice resources for Power of Youth charter signatory organisations, such as case studies, Youth Advisory Board set-up guides, and other youth empowerment related materials.
• Liaise closely with internal colleagues across all core service areas, collaborating where necessary to ensure strategic priorities are met.
• Provide support and help with preparation for funding applications and monitoring reports.

Our Values & Way of Working:

In all that we do, we embrace a philosophy of ‘Freedom within a Framework’ and are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.

Diversity & Inclusion

Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.

Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments:

We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the “Experience/Skills” section of this advert. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your application or contact us for more information.

We have also committed to the following pledges which positively encompass our recruitment and selection processes and methodology: The Promise, Show The Salary, Salary History.

Benefits

Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work), Unlimited Annual Leave, Employee Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced sick and family leave. We are also open to discuss job share applications.

GDPR Statement

If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to 6 months.  We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.

How to apply

Please visit our website 

Ealing and Hounslow Community Voluntary Service (EHCVS) is a registered local charity with over 40 years of experience supporting voluntary and community sector (VCS) groups in Ealing and, since 2012, in Hounslow. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for less advantaged individuals by empowering local charities and volunteer organisations.

In this rapidly changing world where our sector continues to face many challenges and take on new opportunities, it is highly appropriate that Ealing CVS undertake reviewing and planning for the next three years. Consulting with our stakeholders has been a refreshing process. It has allowed us to study how well we delivered our core themes developing, connecting, representing, and innovating with the third sector in Ealing and Hounslow - and to establish new and more relevant work themes for future delivery.

Ealing and Hounslow CVS is a second-tier organisation that works with local charities and voluntary organisations in Ealing and Hounslow. Its overall aim is to provide a professional and effective service to local voluntary organisations through assistance, forming consortia, and bidding for major tranches of funding aimed at improving the lives of the local communities.

Role Overview:​​

• Provide infrastructure support to local voluntary and community sector (VCS) groups and social enterprises. ​

• Engage in one-on-one and outreach meetings to better support community needs. ​

• Develop and manage VCSE networks focusing on key themes like Children, Families, and Young People, Health and Wellbeing, Digital Isolation, and Safeguarding. ​

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Key Responsibilities:​​

• Develop and oversee the implementation of detailed work plans for the development and funding advice service. ​

• Assist VCS organisations with monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating their impact. ​

• Provide guidance on funding streams, review proposals, and offer feedback. ​

• Advise on legal structures, policies, and charity registration processes. ​

• Planned and delivered training programs in collaboration with EHCVS staff or external trainers. ​

• Promote best practices and support the development of business plans, fundraising strategies, and quality assurance policies. ​

For more information see our recruitment pack 

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Financial Controller

Job type: Full-time

Location: Banbury, London, Cardiff, or Belfast – you will be contractually based in the office nearest to you with hybrid working.

Hybrid working: You will be able to work from home and come into the office to collaborate with your team(s) when required. We have flexible core hours, and we don’t believe in a culture of presenteeism. We will discuss what is important to you during the recruitment process.

Salary & Benefits: £58,000 - £65,000 depending on experience + 10% pension, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, 35 hour working week, up to 13 flexi-days, private medical insurance, life assurance, and much more!

Closing date: 11th August. WRAP reserves the right to close this role early in the event of a large volume of applications.

Who are we?

WRAP is a global environmental NGO, and our core purpose is to help tackle climate change. We want to protect our planet by transforming our broken product and food systems to create circular living. We don’t believe that our natural resources should be wasted, everything we use should be re-used and recycled. 

If you join us at WRAP – and we think you should – you'll drive important change and help transform our throwaway economy into one where we eliminate waste, circulate resources, and adopt nature-positive, low carbon, and resource-efficient systems. 

We want to power circular living in every boardroom and every home, and you can help us achieve this.

The role

As our Financial Controller, you will be at the beating heart of our global finance function, leading the production of insightful reporting and protecting the charity’s assets.

Reporting to the Head of Finance and managing a small team of Finance Assistants, you will:

• Lead our financial planning, budgeting and forecasting efforts – working with Finance Business Partners and colleagues right across our global organisation and influencing our Executive team.
• Manage our accounting, treasury, tax and audit activities – contributing directly and drawing on external advisors as necessary
• Support and develop a small team and manage external providers as we expand internationally
• Help us continuously improve and ensure our controls are effective and proportionate

Who are we looking for?

• A qualified accountant, including those qualified by experience
• Experience producing management accounts and managing financial transaction processing
• Some experience across any combination of VAT, tax, treasury management, budgeting and audit management, with a desire to learn skills across these areas

Ready to help us save the planet?

Our people are what make WRAP unique. If you think you have what it takes, but your experience looks different to what is advertised, please still apply.

We want to help you be your best, so please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments during the recruitment process.

Amnesty International UK (AIUK) has a simple aim: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they are denied. If you want to use your skills, knowledge, and experience to help fight for human rights, you could be our new Legacy Marketing Executive.

About the role

The Legacy Marketing Executive assists the Legacy Marketing Specialist in delivering our ambitious legacy marketing programme. You'll be involved with helping to plan and develop our legacy strategy to ensure our supporters and other target audiences feel valued, informed, and empowered to leave a gift in their will to Amnesty International UK. The day to day of this role involves briefing external agencies and internal stakeholders on campaigns, monitoring, and reporting on campaign performance, income and expenditure, editing and proofing copy and artwork and carrying out administration for the legacy marketing team, including responding to legacy enquiries.

More details can be found by downloading the job description from our careers portal.

The role may be for you if:

• You're skilled in delivering target-driven direct marketing campaigns.
• You have strong planning and organisation skills allowing you to handle multiple projects.
• You are able to interpret numerical and statistical information.
• You collaborate and positively contribute to an inclusive culture.
• You also have a good knowledge of fundraising principles and marketing strategy to recruit, develop and retain supporters.

Our Commitment to you

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism (IDEA) are at the core of our values. We want to be an organisation that tackles structural inequality and prejudice as well as be an actively anti-racist organisation. This means taking a meaningful and equitable approach to supporting and developing you and others during your time with us.

New colleagues receive 27 days leave annually (29 after five years), as well as bank holidays (pro rated for part time) and 3 wellbeing days. 2-5% employee pension contributions are matched at 6-9% and we offer 6 months full pay for family leave. We offer flexible working such as compressed work patterns and job shares.

Apply for this role

This vacancy advert may be taken down from job boards earlier than the stated deadline if a high standard of applications is received (if you have started an application in our portal, you will still have opportunity to complete it by the original deadline).

We welcome applications from everyone and particularly encourage applications from people from an ethnic minority background, and people with a disability to help us achieve a balanced representation in our workforce, especially at senior grades.

To reduce bias in our shortlisting process, AIUK operates an anonymised application process. If for any reason you prefer to apply in a different format, or require adjustments in the process, please get in touch. To support all candidates to perform their best at interview, we send questions 24 hours in advance. We are a disability confident organisation.

Visit amnesty.org.uk/jobs for application guidance and information on benefits, recruitment inclusion and hybrid working.

Please note that to be considered for this role, candidates must be able to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK.

Role: Legacy and In Memory Marketing Co Ordinator
Salary: £25,600 to £28,444 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours/Contract: Permanent 35 hours per week
Based: UK wide (home based)
Closing date: 16th August
Interview date: w/c 26th August/2nd September

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end of life charity. We want to ensure that everyone has the right end of life care and support to the end, and fundraising plays a critical role in achieving this.

Legacies are our single most important growth opportunity in fundraising over the next five years. The legacy and In Memory giving programme will play a key role in enabling Marie Curie to deliver its organisational strategy of ensuring that everyone affected by dying, death and bereavement has the best possible experience, reflecting what's most important to them.
The Legacy and In Memory Marketing Co-ordinator will work alongside the wider legacy team and will be responsible for developing and executing Marie Curie's legacy marketing campaigns and materials, to safeguard and amplify the legacy pipeline. This role will focus on enhancing and developing Legacy Giving appeals which play a key role in legacy acquisition and retention.

Key Criteria:

- Ability to work at a detailed level developing legacy campaigns and stewardship strategies in line with the wider organisational and legacy strategy.
- Demonstrable track record of managing successful legacy campaigns, including management reporting and expenditure.
- Strong understanding and knowledge of Legacy and In Memory Giving within the third sector.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Ability to use data and insights to inform decision and maximise output.
- The ability to effectively build and manage relationships with external stakeholders and interna engagement.

Marie Curie Benefits Package:
- Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
- Defined contribution schemes for Pension
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Introduce a friend scheme
- Help with childcare cost (T & C's apply)
- Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
- Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
- Life assurance - for all employees
- Eye care- (under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations, Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job)

What's in it for you
- Annual leave allowance - - England and Wales = 25 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
- Northern Ireland = 25 days plus 11 public holidays (pro rata)
- Scotland = 25 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata)
- Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
- Continuous Professional development - (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
- Industry leading training programmes
- Flexible Working
- Free DBS/PVG/Access NI

To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.

We're committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process.

Location: Bromley by Bow Centre
Job Type: Part time, 28 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, until 30 September 2025
Salary: £29,246 per annum (pro rata £23,396 per annum 0.8 FTE)
Benefits: Generous leave allowance, Interest free loan (bike, season ticket or rent), Regular social activities, Flexible use of OMP (maternity pay), Hybrid Working (60% at the Centre), Matched Contribution Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and OH support, Sabbatical

The Community Connector – Aberfeldy Big Local (ABL) role is focused around the local community and residents of the Aberfeldy area of Tower Hamlets.

The Community Connector will provide engagement, support and access to services within the Aberfeldy Big Local (ABL) area. ABL is a welcoming place for the community, known for its inclusivity and warm reception. The Community Connector often serves as the first point of contact, providing reassurance and inspiring people to engage with services, activities, and community members that can help them achieve their goals both personally and within their community.

This role aims to build relationships, help people settle, understand their interests, goals, and ambitions, and find appropriate opportunities to help them achieve these objectives. The Community Connector will work to expand the ABL’s reach, ensuring that members of the Aberfeldy community are aware of the ABL site and its activities. The role also involves co-designing, developing, delivering, and reviewing resident-led activities and initiatives.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Commitment to the vision and mission of the Bromley by Bow Centre.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the social determinants of health and their impact on integrated
• services in a community setting.
• In-depth understanding of systemic inequalities and barriers faced by the community and a commitment
• to anti-racist and inclusive practice.
• Experience working directly with vulnerable people, including those with long-term health conditions,
• mental ill-health, or complex lives.
• Experience of a personalized approach to supporting people, coaching, and motivational interviewing.
• Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise, and organise own caseload.
• Ability to relate to people from different backgrounds.
• Ability to make complex information accessible.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent numeracy, literacy, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to liaise with other professionals and organisations.
• Tact and diplomacy in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Flexibility and willingness to work in innovative and non-traditional ways.
• Experience in working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders.
• Fluency in Bengali is highly desirable to engage with the local British Bangladeshi community.
• Knowledge of the challenges and barriers faced by marginalised communities in Aberfeldy

You may also have experience in the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Senior Support Worker, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Care Assistant, Community Development, Mental health support, Care Worker, Community Support Worker, Vulnerable People, Community Engagement, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.

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