Jobs in Mitcham

Back Up inspire people affected with spinal cord injury to get the most out of life. For over 30 years they have helped people and their families to rebuild their independence after a devastating spinal cord injury. Their award-winning practical services and the support provided by people who have been there, help to challenge perceptions of what’s possible. Prospectus is excited to be supporting with their search for a Corporate Partnerships Manager.

The Corporate Partnerships Manager will be responsible, for driving and developing the Corporate Fundraising Strategy. With support from trustees, the fundraising board and committees, the focus will be on identifying and securing long-term, strategic partnerships with a variety of organisations as well as building on and maintaining those already in place. 

The successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record of securing funding from corporate supporters and a flair for producing and presenting competitive pitches. Dynamic and results-focussed you will enjoy proactively spotting opportunities and converting them into something concrete via new business and excellent account management.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Jessica Stoddart at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.      
     
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon. 

We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.

Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger.  No challenge is too big. With you we can do it.  Join us.

We are currently looking for a Senior Nutrition Advisor to join our team. This role involves:

1. leading the development and oversight of external nutrition support contracts focused on acute malnutrition prevention and management. 
Key responsibilities include identifying and responding to new opportunities, assembling and managing teams of experts, and ensuring high-quality project delivery. 
2. supporting positioning Action Against Hunger-UK as a leading authority in this field through strategic partnerships, proposal creation, and project management. 
Additionally, the role involves contributing to research review, monitoring and evaluation, developing training for emergency nutrition response, and actively representing the organization in relevant working groups. 
3. participating in information management activities, including the development and dissemination of learning tools and project outputs, which is also required to enhance access to quality nutrition programs and document lessons learned.

As the Senior Nutrition Advisor, you will work with a very caring team which holds kindness and professionalism at its core.  For more detailed information on the role, please download the attached pdf Job description.

Closing Date: 26-Jul-2024 23:30.  Interview Date: Between 29 July and 7 Aug 2024.

Please read the following carefully before making your application: then all you need to do is send your CV and write a supporting statement explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role and where you saw this vacancy.

• As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
• We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
• Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
• If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk.

New Horizon Youth Centre has been commissioned by the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) as part of an Alliance with Safer London, St Giles Trust and the Anna Freud Centre to deliver on their Children and Young People’s Violence and Exploitation and Reduction support service. The commission will run from June 2024 for three years. As part of this, an additional service will be set up within the NHYC Youth Justice team specifically to deliver on the Alliance contract. This will include a team of Housing Caseworkers who will carry out assessments and advocacy work with young people under 25 who are fleeing violence and exploitation, in order to move them on successfully into both emergency and long-term housing options. You should be passionate about working with this client group, able to manage a fast-moving caseload, and committed to working collaboratively with a team across multiple services. 

*Please note, previous applicants for this role need not reapply.

Marketing and Communications Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Marketing and Communications Manager to work with a youth charity in Burnt Oak.

The aim of this amazing charity is to help improve the lives of young people by giving them somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to.  If you have a passion for putting young people first, we want to hear from you!

Position: Marketing and Communications Manager

Location: Burnt Oak, London.

Salary: £34,000 - £38,000 depending on experience

Hours: Open to either full time or part time contracts. Hours worked are generally flexible and certainly you are not tied to “9-5”. Some hybrid working is supported (1-2 days a week).

Closing Date: Noon on Friday 2 August – We will be interviewing for this role on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to close the role early should a suitable candidate be found. Do not delay in submitting your application.

About the role:

Communicating what the charity does is critical to their success, and this role will lead on this for three specific audiences: current and prospective donors; the local community; and the press. You will work closely with the Fundraising team to ensure that collateral is high-quality and donors are regularly hearing about the work of the charity. You will also devise new, innovative digital fundraising strategies, as well as having overall responsibility for the website.

Managing and working with the Marketing/Comms Officer, who will be hired soon after you start, you will also be responsible for marketing and communications aimed at young people and parents. This includes posters advertising events, banners, social media accounts, leaflets to display in the local areas, e-newsletters etc. You will also be responsible for either creating new video content yourself (or with the Marketing/Comms Officer) or finding creative and low-cost ways of generating it.

About you:

To be successful in the role of Marketing and Communications Manager you will be a role model for young people and present a positive “can do” attitude. You will also need to bring with you the following skills and experience:

• Proven Marketing & Communications experience
• Experience of developing and executing a marketing and/or communications strategy
• Experience of planning and managing income-generating campaigns – including monitoring budgets and expenditure (ideally in a charity but could also have been a sales campaign)
• Ability to use (or quickly learn) graphic design software (Canva and Photoshop)
• Experience of managing digital campaigns
• Experience of using a CRM system for logging and tracking stakeholder activity
• Experience in social media and website management
• Knowledge of how to implement an individual giving campaign
• Able to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders

In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an enhanced DBS check.

The charity’s strength is its diversity of its people. We place a huge value on different people doing things in different ways and we welcome applications from what might be considered non-traditional backgrounds. The one thing we all have in common is our desire to raise the aspirations of young people across the country. 

We very much welcome previous experience working as: Marketing Manager, Comms and Marketing, Communications Manager, Membership Engagement Manager, Engagement & Communications Manager, Head of Marketing, Marketing Campaign Manager, Senior Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Member Engagement, Marketing and Partnerships Manager, Digital Marketing, Marketing and Fundraising Manager, etc. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Home-Start is committed to promoting the welfare of families with young children to enable them to have the best start in life. We are recruiting a Family Support Coordinator to help us provide targeted, specialised support to families in Barnet, who could be struggling with any of a range of issues. This includes those with children under the age of 5, expecting parents who may be experiencing poor mental health or families with complex circumstances with children up to the age of 19.

Our Coordinators are integral members of the Home-Start team, as well as wider teams of professionals from universal and specialist services to provide a coordinated response to families’ needs. They assess need and carefully match volunteers with families. This may include instigating Early Help assessments and attending case planning meetings. 

Coordinators work with their own volunteer team, ensuring they are supported and fully trained to achieve the best outcomes for families and, in particular, the children. Coordinators work with families in their own home. They are skilled in recognising and responding to safeguarding concerns, be apt in completing strengths-based assessments and conversations. They also have a deep understanding of the issues families can face and the link with childhood development and difficulties they may experience later in life.

The post holder will build on our existing work and our relationships in Barnet, to deliver a volunteer-led home-visiting service and related activities to local families. This will require a good working knowledge of the borough, community partners and agencies. You will ideally be co-located in one of the community centres or community venues but will be required to travel around the borough regularly. Coordinators will allso participate in weekly family groups in each borough, based in the children's centres and family hubs.

We are recruiting a Coordinator for Barnet to cover a period of secondment until 31st March 2025. However, there may be an opportunity for this to be extended further subject to funding. The work is largely field-based, but will require regular days in the office which is in Finchley, Barnet.

We will consider applications for full-time, part-time and flexible working.

About Us: 

Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.

At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:

Benefits: 

• 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 3 additional free days off at Christmas
• Life Insurance
• Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
• A variety of social and wellbeing activities each month
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
• Free Gym Membership
• Free breakfasts/snacks

Reports to: 

Based: Wandsworth/Battersea 

Salary: £38,000 - £43,000

Contract: Permanent, Full Time/Part Time 

Work Arrangement: 40 hours per week, Hybrid/Office

DBS: Basic

Role Overview: 

You'll be the go-to person for transforming our unique venues – from the Pump House Gallery to the Battersea Park Bandstand and Bowling Green, and the Wandsworth Civic Suite – into dream settings for weddings and private events. The role will also be responsible for proactively selling our wedding spaces and managing enquiries all the way through to event delivery and ensuring that health and safety procedures are adhered to when on-site.

 The Events Team are a busy, creative, tight knit group of vibrant professionals who are looking for someone to join the team who pride themselves in 5 start customer service and going the extra mile for their clients. In the Events Team we celebrate creative problem solving, autonomy and integrity in our approach to work. 

Main Duties/Responsibilities:  

Sales

• Generate leads, convert enquiries into bookings through quotes and site visits and build strong client relationships along the way
• Collaborate with the Deputy Head of Events and weddings team to create fresh event packages and initiatives that complement existing income streams
• Actively build new sales pipelines by leveraging networks and community connections
• Manage all enquiries in Priava, keeping track of venue availability, quotes and site visits
• Drive revenue growth by exceeding income goals set by the Head of Events
• Occasional evenings and weekend site visits for prospective clients across our venues 

End-to-end Event Management

• Support the Weddings Team in managing customer queries, feedback and delivery
•  Oversee event management ensuring all event paperwork complies with Event Policy requirements
• Ensure events are properly staffed, and staff are fully briefed on client needs
• Liaise closely with the Events Team and other park services to ensure seamless coordination of the entire events program
• Line management of Events Coordinators within the Weddings function and the Events Support Assistant
• Occasional event delivery dependant on department / team needs 

Event Production

• Support the Head of Events and team with the delivery of Enable-produced events throughout the year
• Assist with the physical setup and dismantling of events. Including managing contractors, suppliers and event equipment
• Create, manage and deliver a program of Community Events Admin and Finance
• Log venue bookings, budgets, and all recorded income in Priava
• Create client invoices, liaise with the Finance Team, and follow up on invoices
• Seek quotes aligned with Enable's Procurement Code and raise purchase orders
• Achieve targeted income through smart booking selection and balancing the needs of public use venues 
• Carrying out other duties as directed by the Deputy Head of Events

Skills and Experience:  

• Previous wedding / venue management experience with demonstrable experience of end-to-end events management
• Experience in budget management
• Line management experience in a supportive collaborative way
• Comfortable using essential office software like Outlook, Excel, and other databases
• Tenacity to seek out potential new business and client opportunities and confidence to work independently and lead from the front
• Patience and ability to negotiate professionally with suppliers
• Proactive approach and pride yourself on going the extra mile to create the best 5* customer experience as possible
• Excellent written and communicative skills with a high level of confidence speaking to members of the public, other staff, clients and senior management
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines effectively
• Ability to work autonomously under the direction from senior team members
• Hold a full clean manual UK driving licence
• Comfortable working weekends, early mornings and late nights when required 

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts. 

Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website. 

Are you an experienced Membership Manager looking for your next challenge?

Do you have an excellent knowledge of databases, membership processes and relationship management?

Do you enjoy leading, managing and motivating teams?

If you answered yes to these questions, this role might be for you.

This role will lead the SoA’s newly merged Membership and Author Communities team, providing strategic direction and support and delivering results based on agreed priorities.

Working in partnership with the Membership Manager and Local Groups Manager, the Head of Membership and Author Communities will focus on developing and delivering strategies to increase member recruitment, retention and satisfaction.

Please view the JD for full information on responsibilities around the role.

The Peel is a 126-year-old charity based in Clerkenwell, dedicated to enhancing the well-being of the local community, particularly focusing on improving the life experience and chances of children and families facing hardship, supporting older people, and raising awareness around mental health. 

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join The Peel to ensure our finance function is effective and efficient. The Finance Manager will run The Peel’s accounts and financial operations, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements and providing essential financial information, insight, and advice to support the organisation’s development and decision-making.

This is a key role within a developing and ambitious organisation that makes a significant difference in the local community. The role is part-time and initially on a 12-month, fixed-term basis, with the potential for extension and transitioning to a permanent contract.

Please click on the 'Quick Apply' button and sign into your candidate account to access the Recruitment Pack and submit your application.

About Us: 

Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.

At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:

Benefits: 

• 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 3 additional free days off at Christmas
• Life Insurance
• Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
• A variety of social and wellbeing activities each month
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
• Free Gym Membership
• Free breakfasts/snacks

Reports to: Health& Wellbeing Manager 

Based: Lewisham

Salary: £37,050 

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Work Arrangement: 40 hours per week

DBS: Basic

Role Overview: 

This role is based at our Lewisham CommUNITY Hub, which is a vibrant and inclusive centre dedicated to promoting health and wellbeing  of the local Lewisham community. We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Hub Manager to lead and manage our operations, drive engagement, and foster a sense of belonging within the community. 

The Health and Wellbeing Team are a passionate group of health professionals who empower people to make lasting changes to their health and wellbeing and improve their quality of life. We put the person at the centre of everything we do, building innovative initiatives that tackle barriers to improving health. We are experts at reducing health inequalities, real or perceived, and creating lasting changes. 

Main Duties/Responsibilities:  

• Operations: Ensure smooth operational processes and delivery of services, including sub-let/space hire contracts, lease agreements and facilities management. 
• Health and Wellbeing: work in partnership with physical activity, health, and social care and organisations to develop opportunities. 
• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement strategic plans to improve the Hub's impact on health and wellbeing initiatives within the community. 
• Team Management: Lead a small team, providing guidance, motivation, and fostering a collaborative and positive work environment. 
• Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with local residents, organisations, and stakeholders to promote the Hub's programmes and services effectively. 
• Programme Development: Collaborate with the team to design, plan, and execute a range of health and wellbeing programmes that cater to the diverse needs of the community and meet our strategic aims.
• Service Promotion: Utilise effective strategies to increase participation in hub programmes, hire out the venue, and explore partnership opportunities. 
• Budget Management: Oversee the hub's financial resources, ensuring responsible allocation of funds and adherence to budget constraints. 
• Performance Monitoring: Implement metrics to evaluate programme effectiveness, monitor service delivery, and make data-driven adjustments as necessary. 
• Safeguarding: Maintain awareness of safeguarding principles for vulnerable adults and report concerns. Ensure the physical space is a welcoming and safe environment for all visitors. 

General Responsibilities: 

• Adhere to Enable's Values, Codes of Practice, and relevant policies and procedures. 
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, creating a safe and respectful environment. 
• Foster understanding and awareness of mental health and dementia. 
• Participate in supervision, training, team meetings, and organisational events. 
• Flexibly perform other duties commensurate with the role's responsibilities. 

Skills and Experience:  

• Passionate about improving health and wellbeing, and are driven by the exciting prospect of providing local community services
• Previous experience of working in and/or managing the operation of a successful community hub
• Experience in monitoring and reporting to senior managers and partners 
• Experience in safeguarding and health and safety procedures/standards are maintained and followed by all staff and volunteers 
• Knowledge and awareness of health and wellbeing themes within the community and experience working with vulnerable people
• Highly motivated, and adaptable to a busy environment where priorities can change quickly
• Solid understanding of hiring facilities, creating bookings e.g. availability, quotes, and Hub visits
• Good communication skills and be the point of contact with key stakeholders such as Landsec and Lewisham Council
• Experience in line management, fundraising and using CRM tools would be desirable but not essential

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts. 

Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Head of Service Mental Health & Learning Disability to located at our Head in Caledonian Road.

£65,000.00 per annum, working 35 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.

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:

The Head of Service for Mental Health and Learning Disability will work in alignment with the Director of Specialist and Complex Care, and wider Senior Management Team to drive up performance, business, and financial efficiencies. The role will provide expertise and capacity to support the organisation to deliver is vision and strategic objectives.

The Head of Service will be the strategic and operational lead ensuring delivery of consistent and high quality services and performance across a defined customer group. To ensure that all Services are run effectively, well managed financially, and employees are performing at high levels. Service and Contract Managers will report directly into this role.

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:

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.

Leadership Accountabilities:

Develop and maintain a culture that supports collaboration and service improvement whilst behaving as a role model to Look Ahead's values and behaviours
Provide effective, visible leadership ensuring challenging objectives are set within a performance and quality focused environment
Focus on external stakeholder management, maintaining and building new relationships to support organic growth
Lead a performance culture and deliver on budget, quality standards and full KPI compliance.
Operational Accountabilities:

Ensure that services are compliant with CQC regulatory requirements (where applicable)
Responsible for ensuring Service Managers/budget holders deliver on budget; robust budget management practices, shared learning, increasing commercial capability at management level
Maximise income through business development and remodelling
Be responsible for identifying loss making contracts and lead on negotiations with Director of Complex Specialist Services to improve financial viability
As part of wider management team support new business opportunities across directorate
Effective management of any safeguarding incidents and appropriate escalation of any emerging risks
Lead on investigations as required
Lead on ensuring all services are Inspection ready, reaching for outstanding performance and deliver and adhering to compliance with policies and procedures

Matrix Lead Responsibilities:

Knowledge of CQC and other regulatory requirements and frameworks i.e., PBS
Working with Policy Group to develop new policies relevant to area of work.
Keep informed of legislative and policy changes to improve working practices and help inform strategy.
Lead on innovation relevant to supporting adults with mental health, learning disabilities & autism
Work in partnership with other Leads across directorate to ensure consistency and share good practice
What you'll bring:

The ideal person for this role will have:

A positive attitude and ability to motivate direct reports
Proven experience of being a strategic lead across relevant services
Experience of successfully delivering in a contract and target driven environment
Proven financial management experience and delivering surplus
Previous experience of working with housing management contracts and agreements
Experience of Safeguarding and responding effectively to serious incidents

For our full job description please visit our website.

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.

Prospectus is excited to be working with Jewish Care to recruit a Digital Fundraising and Marketing Lead to join their fundraising team. Jewish Care is the largest provider of health and social care services for the Jewish community in the UK. Every week, they touch the lives of 10,000 people.

This role is offered on a full-time permanent basis paying between £30,000 to £40,000 per annum working a minimum of 3 days a week from their London office in Golders Green and the rest from home.

A key role within the Fundraising and Marketing team the post holder, working to an agreed target, will engage both existing and new audiences through a range of digital channels. Working alongside strategic communications, the postholder will convert audiences into donors. Success will be achieved through digital integration across all of the organisations’ marketing and specific implementation of email communications to engage staff in the fundraising journey.

Jewish Care are looking for someone with experience in digital fundraising and marketing and detail experience in fundraising using a variety of digital platforms. You will have an understanding of the fundamentals of fundraising including donor cultivation and will be familiar with emerging digital marketing tactics in the areas of email marketing, social media marketing, SEO, content marketing and online advertising.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.      
 
 In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon. 

Are you a compassionate and inspiring leader with a successful strategic and operational track record? This is an exciting time to join Croydon Vision as we embark on the next phase of delivering our ambitious strategy.

Come and join us as we paint the next 100 years for Croydon Vision. We are based in the heart of Croydon, South London. We support and empower people of all ages affected by visual impairment. You will be taking over from the excellent work of Susanette Mansour, who is moving onto new opportunities after seven years in post.

Salary: £55-65K
Location: Croydon, South London
Benefits: 28 days holiday excluding bank holidays
Contract: Full-time (open to discussing four days)

Croydon Vision is an amazing charity based in the heart of Croydon, South London, that supports people of all ages with sight loss. Over the past few years, we have transformed as an organisation, improving the lives of our members from dependence to independence. We've extended our reach to Croydon's wider community, increased the diversity of our membership, developed new strategic partnerships, and invested time and resources in team development.

About the role:
We're looking for an experienced leader who has "the heart of charity and the mindset of a business approach" to help shape what the future holds and who is adept at executing strategies and capturing opportunities whilst keeping the culture and bringing the entire team along on this exciting journey - from Board through to staff and volunteers. Your goal will be to harness shared strengths and explore new opportunities.

About you:
You'll need all the following skills and experiences in your toolkit to provide effective leadership for Croydon Vision. These can be gained in the Not-for-Profit sector or the commercial sector:
* Inspire and lead people towards the achievement of excellence,
* be compassionate and values-driven,
* the ability to think strategically and translate strategy into operational objectives underpinned by robust measurement systems,
* recognise needs and opportunities in the development of services,
* manage operations to a budget with effective systems of financial management, control and reporting,
* ability to deploy knowledge of the charity sector and related funding issues to the benefit of the organisation,
* ability to identify and develop new sources of voluntary income,
* manage organisational change and restructuring effectively and sensitively, to meet the needs of the charity and its members,
* work effectively with external partners, stakeholders and Board of Trustees, and
* an affinity for people with all forms of sight loss and championing their needs.

If you have an understanding of the needs of people of all ages with sight loss and of financial management and commercial acumen, that can be related to the charity sector, developing and marketing paid-for services then would be a bonus

If you're as excited by this opportunity as we are, we'd love to hear from you. As the first step, please send a copy of your profile or CV to Tiku van Houtem at Charity People

Deadline: 9am, Friday 16th August
Interview dates are currently being confirmed

Please get in touch as soon as possible if you are interested, we would love to begin conversations with interested candidates early.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the 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 are looking for a Head of Philanthropy to join the incredible research charity Borne, to be responsible for raising charitable income at the five and six figure gift level and grow the portfolio of high value donors.

This is a London hybrid role (Parsons Green office), ideally with one day a week in the London office (team go in on Thursdays).

The Charity
You would be joining small collaborative team, passionately dedicated to making childbirth safer for mothers and babies through supporting medical research to advance understanding and improve knowledge to save lives. They offer completive benefits as well as an enthusiastic, supportive and busy environment.

The Role
Work with the CEO, Director Of Research and small fundraising team to develop and deliver a Philanthropy strategy to develop high value giving.

To grow the income from c£1m+ with an initial focus on developing a Major Gifts stewardship programme designed to interest, engage and secure philanthropic support utilising their excellent network of warm, engaged donors.

Further develop their warm major donor pipeline, designing tailored stewardship plans to inspire and engage current high net worth individuals to ensure long-term support.

Grow the philanthropic portfolio reviewig corporate and trusts activity further. Lead on crafting compelling products and proposals for funding, negotiating funding agreements and following through with the implementation of successful bids.

Grow the income and the team with the idea of the role to develop into Head Of Fundraising position.

The Candidate
Substantial experience as a successful fundraiser in the charity sector, with a proven track record in high-net-worth relationship stewardship.

Comfortable managing key stakeholder relationships and have the ability to influence senior level individuals both internally and externally.

Be a strategic thinker with the ability to identify new opportunities for developing the fundraising opportunity with a network of supporters.

IMPORTANT NOTE

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

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

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

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Imagine using your skills to help individuals overcome gambling addiction and transform their futures. Join GamCare, the leading organisation in gambling support, and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to creating positive change. If you’re ready to use your expertise in health or social care to empower others and grow within a supportive and innovative environment, this opportunity is for you.

It is an exciting time to join GamCare as we expand our services. We are seeking Gambling Support Practitioners with qualifications or experience in health or social care, and an empathic approach to help people change their behaviour through skilled intervention. You will deliver psychosocial and recovery support interventions as part of a cohesive recovery plan, working collaboratively with external and partner organisations to achieve positive outcomes for service users.

There will be lots of opportunity to participate in service promotion, networking activities and events to support the visibility of the service, as well as developing relationships with local services and communities to strengthen pathways into the service. 

We require a full-time commitment, including working three days from 9-5pm and two days from 12-8pm per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturdays (9-2pm remotely).

About you

If you are passionate about supporting others to make positive changes in their lives and want to make a difference by providing interventions to people impacted by gambling, we would love to hear from you. You should have significant experience in individual client work in the fields of addictions, mental health, or social care, working with adults or young people. Flexibility in using a range of low and high-intensity interventions and modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) tools, is essential.

The successful candidate should live within a reasonable distance from GamCare’s London office, as there will be expectations to work from the office when required and travel across Greater London for service delivery or community events.

Why GamCare?

Joining GamCare you will have the opportunity to collaborate with professionals who share your commitment and ambition. Your work will directly contribute to improving the lives of those affected by gambling-related issues. Moreover, you will have access to ongoing development and training opportunities, allowing you to expand your skills and grow professionally within our organisation. We also offer the following benefits.

• 33 days basic annual leave entitlement per annum (pro-rated for part-time colleagues) including bank holidays which increases with service
• A generous pension scheme - we contribute 6% and you contribute 2%.
• Discretionary company sick pay from day one of service.
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24-hour support

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

Closing date for applications: 31 July 2024.

Interviews will take place in person at GamCare’s Head Office in Farringdon, London.

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

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