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Winston's Wish is seeking a Part-time Bereavement Counsellor to cover maternity leave for a period of approximately 9 months from February 2025. The role is remote, with occasional travel to team meetings at locations around the UK (no more than 4 per year).
Role Purpose
- To provide psychosocial assessments and therapeutic interventions to children and young people and/or their significant adults (as appropriate) who are experiencing acute and/or complex levels of psychological distress as a result of a bereavement.
- To work with children and young people and/or their significant adults (as appropriate) using a range of counselling methods, approaches and techniques, functioning at level 3 of the NICE psychological framework.
- To provide crisis interventions when appropriate.
- To be responsible for implementing a range of therapeutic interventions for individuals, families and groups, drawing upon different models, including one-to-one work, family work, group work and activities.
- To provide psychosocial education to children and young people and/or their significant adults (as appropriate) about grief, bereavement, coping skills and trauma as needed.
- Service provided digitally with opportunities for in-person work as deemed necessary by the service.
Main Responsibilities
Communication and Relationships
- Communicate effectively within the organisation and externally including liaising appropriately with social care, health care and mental health professionals such as schools, social services, CAMHS and GPs.
- Communicate complex and sensitive information to stakeholders.
- Manage individuals and groups, including those who may be distressed by the information given to them.
- Establish excellent internal working relationships with peers and colleagues.
- Model the values and culture of the organisation in interactions and relationships at work.
Knowledge, training and experience
- Assess and engage in interventions with children and young people and/or their significant adult (as appropriate) in accordance with best practice.
- Complete comprehensive assessments which include assessments of risk and determining appropriate level of response/intervention.
- To be accountable for ensuring own practice meets minimum national standards and is compliant with professional Code of Conduct.
- Maintain knowledge about current, evidence-based practice.
- To maintain a personal profile of professional development in accordance with professional requirements/governing bodies.
- Demonstrate knowledge of all relevant policies and procedures.
- To practice in accordance with relevant legislation involving Safeguarding Children and Young People, Safeguarding Adults and the Mental Capacity Act and to be able to provide advice and guidance to other professionals.
- Provide supervision to volunteers in group or individually as needed.
Analytical and judgment skills
- To work within given frameworks for good and best practice.
- To participate appropriately in meetings to plan and/or evaluate strategies of care.
- Responsible for the provision of accurate and timely data to support team and organisational needs.
Planning and organisational skills
- Provide effective day-to-day management of own/team caseload and to collaborate with other team colleagues and/or volunteers in the coordination and allocation of new referrals to the team as required.
- Manage own time and workload.
- Provide cover for other clinical team members, including if appropriate the Associate Director of Clinical Services, during annual leave or sickness.
- Maintain personal identifiable and sensitive data according to information governance guidance and policy.
- Adhere to Information Governance policy and processes.
- Ensure incidents or near misses are reported.
- Ensure accurate written and electronic patient records are maintained, in line with confidentiality, data protection and other statutory regulations and requirements.
- To have a high degree of self-awareness and use this to maintain own and others emotional well being.
- Be able to frequently manage individuals and groups in distress or in conflict with the information presented.
- Resilience to frequently encounter highly emotional circumstances.
All Staff
- Contribute to the vision and mission of Winston's Wish; whilst embedding the values into your daily work activities.
- Promote equality of opportunity and diversity in accordance with Winston’s Wish policy.
- Contribute to the overall success of the charity’s fundraising needs by providing case studies, attending events and adding value to the experience of our supporters as required.
- Contribute to the brand and reach of the charity by working alongside our Marketing & Communications Team when relevant press opportunities arise or when required for social media and online content (including the use of photography).
- Work to objectives, targets and work plans agreed with your line manager.
- Undertake specific projects and other ad hoc duties agreed with your line manager, fulfilling any deadlines, reviews and reporting procedures required.
- Take an active part in the Quarterly review process and participate in training agreed with your line manager.
- Recognise and champion the lived experience of children and young people with bereavement within your work.
- Ensure the health and safety of all colleagues, volunteers and visitors in accordance with Winston’s Wish policy.
Person Specification
Educational/Professional Qualification
Essential
- MA/MSc or Postgraduate Degree in Counselling or Psychotherapy
- Registration with a professional body (e.g. HCPC, UKCP, BACP)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Knowledge of best practice in delivering psychological interventions
Desirable
- Certificate/diploma in supervision
- Dual qualification (social work and counselling)
- BACP accreditation and/or eligible for BACP accreditation
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- A good understanding and knowledge of relevant psychological theories, therapeutic interventions, and models of grief work for children, young people and adults.
- Able to make clear psychosocial assessments inclusive of risks, safeguarding, and mental health needs for children, young people and adults.
- Evidence of working in a psychological framework with children, young people and adult who have experienced common mental health problems (e.g. anxiety and depression).
- Ability to provide support, supervision, and line-management to volunteers or staff as required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of and ability to work as part of the interdisciplinary team as well as on own initiative.
- Ability to manage own workload and own cases in accordance with best practice and clinical needs.
- Computer Literacy e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point, Electronic Notes systems.
- Planning and organisational skills.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post qualification experience in counselling or psychotherapy.
- Experience of working therapeutically with children and young people (pre and post bereavement).
Desirable
- Minimum of 300 hours of supervised clinical practice.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision.
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of bereavement, grief and its complications.
- Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and impact on practice.
- Understanding of the organisation as a charity.
Desirable
- Knowledge of current relevant legislation and government strategies.
Other
Essential
- Commitment to equal opportunities.
Recruitment Timetable
Application deadline: Wednesday 15th January 2025
Interview date: 24th and 25th January 2025
Interview location: MS Teams
Winston’s Wish reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications for the role before the closing date.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Winston’s Wish is a charity that helps children, teenagers and young adults find their feet when their worlds are turned upside down.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Ten Ten Resources is an educational organisation that nurtures spiritual growth, personal development and social responsibility by sharing inspiring, creative content through a Catholic lens.
Working as part of a team of 12, the Office Manager is a key managerial role. You will maintain and improve office systems, processes and policies, ensuring that clients receive a high-quality service, and the remote working them is well-organised and efficient.
This role is offered full-time (5 days) or part-time (4 days).
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SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
- Systems | Manage, review and improve the use of our office systems
- Client Experience | Ensure excellence in our communication with clients
- Line Management | Line Management responsibility for two members of staff
- Team Organisation | Management of team matters
- Reports and Policies | Reporting to senior leadership and policy management
- General Admin | As required
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IN DETAIL
Systems
Improving the use of our systems including:
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HubSpot for marketing, communications and Knowledge Base
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Trello for project and process management
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Clockify for time management and time off
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Google Drive for file management
You will propose and implement improvements, and train staff members in new and improved practices. Therefore, a previous knowledge of some of the systems we use is desirable, and a proven ability to understand and implement systems is essential.
Client Experience
You will have responsibility for ensuring Client Experience across all communication channels including the website, email communication, telephone, knowledge base and chatbots.
As part of this, you will understand the role and responsibilities of the Office Administrator responsibilities so you can provide training, backfill and assist during busy periods. This includes:
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Resolving user-based queries
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Managing subscriptions and trial subscriptions
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Triaging communication to the relevant member of staff
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Improving and updating CRM data (eg school holidays, pupil numbers, etc)
In addition, under the guidance of the Leadership Team, you will organise, plan and implement the annual subscription process.
Line Management
You will initially have Line Management responsibility of the Finance Officer and Office Administrator. This includes bi-weekly one-to-one meetings, termly reviews, annual appraisals and adhoc meetings with reportees or the Leadership Team as required.
Team Organisation
You will have responsibility for managing various team matters. This includes, although is not exclusive to:
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Payment of goods and services
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Organising Team Gatherings and adhoc in-person meetings
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Remote planning of work events - eg film shoots, conferences
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Team training as required
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Ensuring staff have up to date DBS certificates
Reports and Policies
This includes:
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Producing reports for the Leadership Team regularly and as required
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Producing and updating company-wide policies, ensuring that they are fit for purpose
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Ensuring the Operations Manual is up to date and that department heads update the manual as necessary
General Admin
You will also have responsibility for General Admin tasks. This may include, although is not exclusive to:
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Receiving and triaging post
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Banking cheques
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PLACE OF WORK
This is a home-working role. All home-working office equipment will be provided by the company as required.
In-person staff gatherings take place three times per year, requiring an overnight stay. Travel and accommodation are provided by the organisation. Additional in-person meetings may also be called as required.
We are most keen to hear from applicants who have made a conscious decision to apply to Ten Ten Resources based on the role and the work of the company. Demonstrating this in your application will set you apart from other applicants. We look forward to hearing you.
Non Charity Employer
11 - 20
We nurture spiritual growth, personal development and social responsibility by sharing inspiring, creative media content through a Catholic lens.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About GLAN
The Global Legal Action Network (GLAN) works with affected communities to pursue innovative legal actions across borders to challenge states and other powerful actors involved in human rights violations and systemic injustice. Our actions address the most pressing instances of human rights concern and they fall within the following themes: War and occupation; accountability and supply chains; environmental and economic justice; and migration and border violence.
Since our establishment in 2016, we have developed legal strategies directly addressing human rights impacts in over 23 countries and territories. Our cases include the successful legal challenge against imports of cotton produced with forced labour in Xinjiang (East Turkistan) into the UK on behalf of World Uyghur Congress and the climate case against 32 European States before the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights, brought on behalf of six Portuguese youth-applicants.
More recently, we have supported the preeminent Palestinian human rights organisation Al Haq, to rapidly challenge UK weapons exports to Israel due to the risk of these arms being used in violations of international law
About the Role
GLAN has a small yet powerful fundraising team. Our Development Lead excels in relationship fundraising, having forged multi-year funding partnerships with aligned Trusts & Foundations and major donors. Additionally, our Fundraising Officer has successfully established GLAN’s individual giving programme, leveraging crowdfunding and nurturing potential regular givers.
We face a pivotal moment as we seek to expand the team to build on our success and pursue new business.
Job purpose
As GLAN’s Philanthropy Manager, you will support the launch of our new three year fundraising strategy. The Philanthropy Manager role is crucial in leveraging the momentum gained from our existing fundraising successes. This role will focus on attracting new major donors, including high net worth individuals, trusts, foundations, and exploring corporate funding opportunities. The introduction of a dedicated Philanthropy Manager will allow us to:
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Expand our Donor Base: Establish relationships with high net worth individuals, an area that holds significant potential but is currently underdeveloped at GLAN.
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Increase Fundraising Capacity: Strengthen our ability to secure large-scale donations and grants, ensuring the sustainability and growth of our programs.
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Achieve Strategic Goals: Meet the ambitious income targets outlined in our new fundraising strategy, supporting the expansion of our impactful legal initiatives.
Responsibilities
Income generation
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Philanthropic Giving Programme Strategy Development: Create and implement strategies to secure new major gifts from high-net-worth individuals, Trusts & Foundations, and corporations.
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Relationship Management: Build and nurture strong, long-term relationships with major donors, ensuring a robust pipeline of high-value prospects.
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Fundraising: Secure significant donations (5 and 6 figure gifts) from individuals and organisations.
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Event Coordination: Plan and execute donor cultivation events, meetings, and site visits to engage major donors and showcase the impact of their support.
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Budget Management: Oversee major donor income and expenditure budgets, ensuring targets are met.
Collaboration
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Work closely with senior leadership, trustees, and other stakeholders to align fundraising efforts with organisational goals.
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Work closely with GLAN lawyers and communications team to enable the use of impactful case updates in your stewardship of donors.
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Support legal and finance teams to ensure project activities and expenditure is in line with grant contracts.
Other
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Reporting: Utilise fundraising software and database systems to track donor interactions, manage donor relationships, and generate reports on fundraising progress.
Any other duties as required commensurate with the details above.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Desirable
A degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
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Proven experience (5 years+) in securing significant financial gifts from major donors and organisations.
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Experience of personally securing new business wins.
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Experience in organising and managing events.
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Experience of completing quality reports for funders by required deadlines.
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Experience of and interest in human rights and environmental issues.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
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Proactive and self-motivated, with a target-focused approach.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to develop and implement strategic plans.
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Ability to manage budgets.
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Ability to manage administration of donations, including the use of databases.
Desirable
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Knowledge of the Salesforce database
Special requirements
GLAN is a homebased organisation. It is expected you will have an appropriate space, free from distraction, to carry out your duties.
You will be required to attend semi-regular meetings & events
GLAN Values
GLAN has a set of core values. You would be required to uphold these values through some of the examples below: this need populating
Community Centred
Ensure fundraising campaigns authentically reflect the lived experiences of the communities we serve, using their voices to shape narratives in funding proposals and donor communications.
Partnership Focused
Cultivate trust-based relationships with donors, colleagues, and community representatives, working collaboratively to align funding priorities with shared goals.
Radical
Advocate for transformative change by highlighting systemic injustices, amplifying marginalized voices, and challenging harmful power structures in donor engagements.
Creative
Design innovative and engaging donor experiences, from storytelling events to interactive campaigns, that inspire support and align with our mission.
Tenacious
Develop resilient funding pipelines by pursuing diverse income streams, overcoming challenges, and staying focused on long-term goals to sustain and grow our impact.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Who is The Charlie Waller Trust?
The Charlie Waller Trust was created by the Waller family in 1997 in response to the loss of their son and brother Charlie who died by suicide. We have since become one of the UK’s most respected mental health charities for children and young people. Our overarching mission is to educate those with responsibility for children and young people - parents and carers, teachers, college and university staff, and employers - about children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
The Youth Ambassador Role: We are seeking UK-based Youth Ambassadors (16-25 year olds) to join our Youth Involvement Team. We wish to appoint people that can bring diverse experiences in education, work or community in order to help create and shape the work that we do. The Youth Ambassadors role is about prioritising youth representation, identity and community across our charitable activity and beyond. The Charlie Waller Team will provide appropriate training, guidance, and ongoing support to those selected.
What will the role involve?
- Working remotely for up to 2 days (14 hours) a month.
- Attending a Charlie Waller Team day in person in March 2025, in London. Travel expenses will be covered.
- Attending up to six online group meetings with other youth ambassadors and the youth involvement team.
- Preparing for all meetings by reading any specified materials and conducting any preparatory activities.
- Making advisory recommendations regarding the Charlie Waller Trust’s existing projects and programmes in schools, universities, colleges and the workplace.
- Opportunities to be involved in our podcast series, our equity, diversity and inclusion and sustainability working groups, fundraising events and co-delivery of training.
- Co-producing new and reviewing current training materials, resources, and communications.
- Opportunities to public speak at CWT meetings and events, as well as at events and conferences with external partners.
- Attending training sessions around topics ranging from public speaking to mental health research.
- Opportunities to attend mental health conferences on behalf of CWT.
- Opportunities to work with partnership organisations such as The Charlie Waller Institute or the Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Coalition.
- There will be other potential opportunities to co-produce and contribute to other CWT projects and activities, for example as a filmmaker/ researcher/ event organiser/ fundraiser etc.
- There will also be opportunities to bring ideas of your own to the Youth Involvement Team.
Am I suitable for the role?
We are looking for people with:
- Passion, commitment and creative ideas about improving young people's mental health
- Insight on the current challenges to young peoples mental health both inside and outside of schools, further education colleges, universities and workplaces
- Experience of advocating for young people's mental health with friends, family, at work, school, university or college. We are keen to work with young people with lived experience of mental health difficulties and services, as well as those who have an interest in mental health but no lived experience of difficulties
- Interest and enthusiasm in engaging with, learning about, and sharing the Trust’s work
What skills will I need?
We are looking for people who can:
- Demonstrate effective teamwork skills
- Demonstrate effective communication skills
- Demonstrate effective organisation and time management skills
- Commit to a role with responsibilities over an extended period
- Treat discussions with sensitivity, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Consider a range of different viewpoints to make a decision
- Share and promote the Trust’s work with other young people in their network
- Take action to look after their own mental health and wellbeing
What will I gain from the experience?
- Experience working as part of a young, dynamic team inputting into the way in which child and adolescent mental health is approached by the charity sector and is supported at home, in schools, colleges, universities and workplaces by the Charlie Waller Trust
- An opportunity to work alongside the CWT core office team on resources, projects and programmes
- An exciting opportunity to give feedback and evoke change on behalf of other young people and those responsible for them
- Knowledge, skills and training in relation to mental health
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Terms and Conditions We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and are working to ensure that our staff represent the communities we aim to support. We activity utilise positive action as set out in the Equalities Act (2010) to ensure we attract and recruit candidates from backgrounds and groups that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We therefore particularly encourage applications from boys, men and non-binary folk, and those from Black, Asian and minoritised backgrounds. When we recruit, we will ask all our shortlisted candidates to tell us about any reasonable adjustments they need.
How much time am I expected to commit?
We expect those joining the Youth Ambassador group to join on a freelance basis for one year from February 2025 to January 2026.
Hours are subject to change each month but on average we would plan for you to work for CWT for up to 14 hours (2 days) per month. The majority of the working hours offered can be arranged as flexibly as possible around your other commitments
Will I be paid?Ambassadors will be remunerated for their time at a delivery and desk rate of £15 per hour for work both online and in person.
Desk work includes training preparation, resource coproduction or review, attending meetings and involvement in focus groups. Delivery work includes training delivery, public speaking at an event about the work of the Trust or hosting or being interviewed on the ambassador podcast.
Any expenses incurred in the role will be covered in line with the Charlie Waller Trust’s expenses policy (public transport or mileage at 45p mile). Payment will be made via bank transfer following the completion of an invoice or hours claim form. Further detail will be provided if you are appointed to the group.
If you would like to discuss the role before applying, please email Alice Palmer, Youth Involvement Lead - details found in the job description in the link.
What is the deadline to apply? 12:00PM, Tuesday 14th Jan, 2025
What will happen once I apply?
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by email in the week commencing 20th January. We will invite successful applicants to an online interview w/c commencing 27th January 2025.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
To educate young people and those around them about their mental health and wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
FareShare
Job Description and Person Specification
Job Title: Head of Transport and Logistics
Reporting to: Director of Operations
Location: Flexible, UK wide (home based with some travel)
Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed Term with potential to extend/ become permanent
Hours per week: 35 Hours
Salary: £58,602-£61,687 per annum
Our Vision: A UK where “No good food goes to waste”.
We are UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to approximately 8,500 frontline charities and community groups. Every week we provide enough food to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people.
There has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness. For more information visit our website.
FareShare is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities and as a Disability Confident Employer, we provide reasonable adjustments.
We aim to recruit from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our commitment to redistributing surplus food, come and join us!
The role
This pivotal new role will play a central part in shaping and delivering an innovative logistics strategy to support FareShare’s rapid growth and ensure the efficient and safe transportation of food across the FareShare Network.
As FareShare continues to scale, this role is key to optimising our transport operations—streamlining processes, leveraging data-driven insights, and implementing innovative solutions to deliver food in a timely and cost-effective manner while upholding our commitment to fairness and accessibility.
The successful candidate will lead our relationships with leading transport and logistics providers, working closely with the haulage industry to align national and local transport solutions. This role demands an analytical mindset, a proven track record of driving efficiency, and the ability to identify new opportunities for collaboration and growth.
We are seeking an experienced professional from the logistics and transport sector, ideally with expertise in food distribution. If you thrive on innovation, excel in developing partnerships to achieve shared goals, and are motivated by the opportunity to drive systemic improvements, this role offers the perfect platform to make a meaningful impact.
Main areas of responsibility
- Develop and implement innovative solutions to optimise logistics operations, identifying efficiencies, cost savings, and opportunities to enhance service provision.
- Create and utilise logistics load forecasting models to improve planning and operational readiness.
- Work across teams—including Supply Chain, Food, Network, and Operations—to design tailored transport solutions that align with specific circumstances and operational goals.
- P&L management/ownership, financial planning and cost optimisation
- Change management (implementation of new solutions)
- Proposing and leading ‘best in class’ logistics transport initiatives for the organisation
- Ensure compliance with financial protocols while driving cost efficiencies in collaboration with partners and suppliers.
- Provide guidance and support to the Network to maintain the safe and compliant operation of HGVs, adhering to all health, safety, and legal standards.
- Collaborate with consultants, external partners, and the Health & Safety team to safeguard people, reputation, and operational integrity.
- Act as the strategic relationship lead for haulier partnerships, fostering strong collaborations to improve service levels and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
- Identify and develop new partnerships with hauliers, engaging through direct meetings and building relationships to support FareShare’s growth.
- Collaborate with logistics companies to identify and utilise surplus capacity within their operations, aligning with FareShare’s mission to maximise resources.
- Manage current and emerging transport initiatives, including FareShare-managed lorries and other strategic programmes, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and operational excellence.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- 5+ years experience working within supply chain and logistics
- Extensive leadership experience in a senior logistics role
- Strategic planning and execution experience, in a logistics setting
- Strong understanding of budgeting, financial planning and cost optimisation
- Familiarity with relevant laws, including health and safety, environmental and transport regulations
- Multi-site transport management experience
- Proven ability to track and achieve performance metrics such as delivery times, costs and customer satisfaction
- Experience managing transport budgets of £5m+
- Experience managing 3PL contracts
- Experience managing in-house and contracted primary logistics
- Track record of implementing process improvements and innovative solutions
- Excellent organisational skills and comfort working in a fast-paced environment
Desirable Criteria
- CPC qualified
- Lean Six Sigma qualified
- CSCP or CPL qualified
Competencies and behaviours
- An understanding of and commitment to FareShare’s mission.
- A commitment to Equal Opportunities.
- Flexibility and collaborative style of working across FareShare and with all our stakeholders.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- IT literate with good standard of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- An understanding of, and passion for, the mission and values of FareShare
- Able to present FareShare professionally and act as an ambassador
- Able to demonstrate respect for work colleagues and FareShare beneficiaries
- A positive and “can-do” attitude
Benefits
- Hybrid / Flexible working, with regular UK travel
- 28 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- Employers pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
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We are seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable individual with excellent data, organisational and interpersonal skills to join the Data and Migrations Team for the Development (fundraising) and Alumni Relations System (DARS). The post is permanent.
The DARS Data and Migrations Team, a part of the wider DARS Support Centre based in the University Development Office, is responsible for modelling, monitoring, assuring and improving the quality of data held in the DARS database. We also provide user support within a wide range of areas, including migrations, reporting, compliance and governance.
Reporting to the DARS Data & Migrations Team Lead, you will assist with important data-related inquiries, work on reporting and analysis of data quality issues on DARS, and provide expert guidance to existing and newly-migrated teams on the best ways to assure and maintain the quality of their data. The role will also involve supporting the building of and transition to a new CRM system and the delivery of future data migration projects. Your contribution will be essential for the effectiveness of the activities supporting Development (fundraising) and Alumni Relations across the University of Oxford.
You should have a passion for data and be committed to understanding the information needs of system users. You will also be a team player with the ability to work independently towards meeting deadlines, to communicate effectively, and to adopt an assertive approach to problem solving. Other key requirements are a high level of attention to detail, and excellent data management and analytical skills.
We offer a challenging and fulfilling working environment with a wealth of opportunities to develop your professional skills, including the opportunity to help design and build a new CRM platform, and to explore the use of AI to support the University’s fundraising goals.
This is an exciting time to join a friendly team which is going through a period of change and growth.
Non Charity Employer
101 - 500
We raise funds in support of the University’s academic priorities, securing donations for all aspects of academic and student endeavour.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking to appoint an exceptional person to join our team of six Strategic Partnership Advisors across England. In this role you will support key partners, including Active Partnerships, National Governing Bodies of sport, local authorities and leisure providers to become more effective in their role of enabling more disabled people to be active.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
About Us
We are National Energy Action (NEA) – and our vision is to end fuel poverty; our work to improve and promote energy efficiency brings social, environmental, housing and employment benefits. We believe everyone should be able to afford to keep their homes warm and safe, however, low incomes, high energy bills and poor energy efficiency currently deny this to millions of households across the UK.Never has this been more important than today.
NEA’s teams are friendly, knowledgeable and are dedicated to what we do. We are proud of our expertise and proud of the service we deliver to our clients.
We offer colleagues a friendly, rewarding workplace and the chance to build a worthwhile career with a not-for-profit organisation that is proud to make a genuine difference to people’s lives each and every day.
The Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join us in the position of Energy Adviser, to work on either a full or part time basis. Job share applications are also welcome. This role provides an exciting and rewarding opportunity to help the charity build its profile amongst regional stakeholders whilst delivering projects that seek to bring an end to fuel poverty and to the misery of cold homes that is experienced by over 6.5 million households in the UK.
NEA’s Energy Advisers are empathetic, polite and have good listening skills but are also knowledgeable, assertive, and confident. Their main role is to provide one to one advice to clients referred through the charity’s Warm and Safe Homes helpline and to deliver energy advice presentations to groups. They also get involved in a range of tasks to support these activities. Energy Advisers sit within the Communities Directorate and are part of a dynamic and caring team of professionals who go the extra mile to support their clients, some of whom may be in difficult circumstances.
This post is subject to enhanced vetting and barring check.
What you will need to succeed
Working within our Communities Directorate you will have demonstrable experience of delivering Energy Advice and helping others. Therefore, it is vital that you have empathy, confidence and knowledge of the issues facing vulnerable low-income households.
You will have knowledge and understanding of the environmental, social and economic problems of deprived areas and the roles of the public, private and voluntary sectors in tackling them.
You will also have knowledge of assistance available for energy efficiency improvements to low-income households.
You will be an excellent communicator, with proven experience and understanding of how to effectively address the energy needs of low income, vulnerable or disadvantaged householders – with the desire to make a positive difference to people’s lives.
The successful candidate will operate within Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands or Eastern region of England. Home working and office-based locations are available depending on your proximity to a NEA office. Preferences will be discussed with candidates at interview. Hybrid working is subject to necessary H&S and GDPR checks. Post holders must be resident within the UK and be able to provide their Right to Work in the UK.
We are offering:
- £28,163 – £33,205 (FTE) – Scale 5-6, Points 12-22 (plus £3,300 London Weighting if applicable). New appointments are usually made at the starting point of the scale.
- 11½% non-contributory pension.
- 25 days annual leave plus 3 additional days in between Christmas New Year Period when our offices close; plus, all public holidays per annum for full time staff, pro-rata for part time staff.
- Flexible working arrangements including the opportunity for Hybrid working.
- Enhanced family friendly payments.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Employee benefits platform.
- 2-Year Fixed Term Post.
The closing date for all applications is 12:00 noon Monday 13 January 2025. We anticipate interviewing the two weeks commencing Monday 20 January 2025. Full details of the posts and an application form are available on our website.
How to apply:
Apply online by clicking 'apply via website'.
Please note CVs will not be accepted as part of the application process. No recruitment agency or advertising enquiries, please.
Please be aware that National Energy Action is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore, the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.
NEA aims to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all people with the necessary skills and experience for the post.Charity Registration No. 290511. Company Registration No: 01853927
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Stargardt's Connected is a unique award-winning charity supporting those with the rare sight loss condition Stargardt's Disease. Our mission is raising awareness, giving support and seeking a cure. Founded in 2017, to address the lack of support and awareness around the condition, today the charity reaches well over a 1000 people and is rapidly growing.
The following are the range of duties you will be asked to contribute to and would be undertaken dependent on priorities and capacity.
● Manage the Charity’s email inboxes, responding to communications from the Stargardt’s Community, volunteers, external partners, and third parties. Triage messages, escalate to the CEO when necessary, and develop responses with appropriate signposting to information and support.
● Represent the Charity at various in-person events alongside the CEO, including Stargardt’s Connected events (e.g. annual conference, summer picnic) and external events (e.g., Sight Village, fundraising events, other sight loss charity events).
● Assist the CEO in developing content for presentations, articles, and resources for the Charity.
● Co-ordinate the development and dissemination of the Stargardt’s Connected e-newsletter via Mailchimp, collaborating with the CEO to gather and create content.
● Co-ordinate the Charity’s social media channels (X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), ensuring timely posting of news and updates, building a following, and responding to comments and direct messages, escalating to the CEO as needed.
● Oversee the Charity’s Zoom account, including setting up and helping to run online meetings for Community events, Trustee meetings, and ad-hoc meetings with external partners.
● Support the organisation and coordination of logistics for Charity activities, including liaising with vendors, organising travel and accommodation for conferences, managing event registrations, handling donations, and coordinating the sign-off and submission of policies and reports.
● Take ownership of the Charity’s Google Drive, establishing systems and processes to manage files in compliance with data protection, audit policies, and best practices.
● Attend and minute meetings with external partners and the Board of Trustees as requested.
● Any other similar reasonable duties as required
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Regional Fundraiser (part time) – Northern Scotland
Ideal locations include near Inverness, Aberdeen or Dundee to allow travel across the North of Scotland.
22.5 hours per week
Actual Salary: £23,170.80 (38,618 FTE)
Car allowance: £2,040
Working pattern to be agreed, 3-4 days a week (with occasional evenings or weekends)
About Us
The Fire Fighters Charity offers specialist, lifelong support for members of the UK fire services community, empowering individuals to achieve mental, physical and social wellbeing throughout their lives.
We provide confidential, personalised support to the whole of the fire services community, whether that’s at our centres, over the phone, online or out in communities.
We are looking for an experienced Fundraiser to join our national team, who can inspire the diverse communities across the North of Scotland to unite support for their fire community.
The Benefits
As an Employee of the Charity, we pride ourselves on ensuring you have great employee benefits along with a caring and supportive working environment.
• Salary of £23,170.80 per annum (equivalent £38,618 FTE)
• £2,040 per annum Car Allowance (Ts & Cs apply)
• Pension: 8% pension contributions (All pension contributions are paid by the Charity on your behalf. No employee contribution is required, though can be made through a salary sacrifice scheme)
• Paid Annual leave: 25 days’ holiday rising to 27 plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Life assurance: 3 x basic salary
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Health Care cash plan, and other support tools.
The Role
Building relationships with the fire and rescue services in your area, you’ll become an integral part of the local fire services community. You’ll join a nation-wide team of inspiring and innovative fundraisers, working collaboratively to secure the much-needed income for the Charity.
Helping to coordinate events, support fundraising initiatives and implement new ideas, you’ll support your people, stations, and offices to raise awareness of the Charity and achieve and exceed income targets, as well as working with local businesses and people to maximise our fundraising potential.
By generating the income we need to realise our ambitions, you will help us to be there for even more members of the fire and rescue community.
This role is subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Services Check.
About You
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and innovative fundraiser to join our team, full of ideas and a positive attitude. You’ll need excellent business and project planning skills, as well as the ability to multi-task and adapt your communication style to your audience.
You’ll be responsible for maximising the potential fundraising income from every initiative you support, so you must be able to effectively engage with multiple stakeholders and build strong networks.
You’ll also be able to support and inspire our volunteers, ensuring that these vital links between our Charity and the fire and rescue services are happy and fulfilled in their roles.
Reporting to the Regional Fundraising Manager, you’ll be an excellent communicator with exceptional organisational skills and a ‘can do’ attitude.
How to apply
Please apply online, via our recruitment portal.
We reserve the right to close this role early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to contact applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was not successful this time.
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101 - 500
We offer specialist, lifelong support for members of the UK fire services community, empowering individuals to live happier and healthier lives
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2025 marks the 10th year of the Weather Photographer of the Year competition – our flagship public engagement campaign. Reaching tens of millions globally and showcasing incredible images of weather phenomenon, the competition enables the Society to share the science behind the weather, make the connection between weather and climate change and highlight how climate change impacts our daily lives.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Communications professional to lead the delivery of the competition, growing its reach and engagement internationally and maximising its impact through compelling content and storytelling. You will be responsible for driving the competition forward in 2025, working closely with the wider team at RMetS and with our partners.
If you have a passion for engaging the public, coupled with experience of project managing communication campaigns, this could be the perfect role for you.
What you will do in the role:
The Communications Project Manager is responsible for project managing the Weather Photographer of the Year competition and delivering an exciting campaign to increase reach and audience engagement. You will lead across all elements of the project including planning, launch, delivery and evaluation to increase the competition’s impact.
- Take ownership of and project manage the competition throughout its full lifecycle (including planning, launch, entry phase, shortlisting, public vote, winners’ announcements).
- Define and deliver key documentation of the project including a project plan with transparent timelines and milestones, assigned responsibilities, defined outcomes etc.
- Work with the Senior Marketing and Communications Manager to develop and deliver strategies and campaigns designed to reach new audiences and increase entries and engagement with core messages.
- Work with the Head of Partnerships to build and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including new and existing sponsors, partners, judges and subject matter experts, to support the competition’s growth.
- Work with the members of the wider Marketing and Communications team to ensure that the Society is maximising opportunities to support the competition across the breadth of its channels and activities, including international media, websites, social media (organic and paid), email, as well as influencers and affiliates.
- Work with subject experts to translate scientific information into content that is easily understood by the general public.
- Develop content and messaging to engage audiences across a range of channels.
- Write compelling media releases and develop effective media briefs to promote the competition and secure significant media coverage internationally. Identify opportunities for proactive media coverage through cultivating strong relationships with journalists and media partners.
- Manage and track the competition budget, control expenditure and optimise resource allocation
Essential criteria you will need to demonstrate:
- A minimum of five years’ experience in delivering communications projects and campaigns.
- Exceptional organisational and project management skills including time and resource management.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with colleagues, external partners and other stakeholders.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of monitoring and tracking delivery and impact of communications activity.
- Competent with Microsoft Office packages.
In addition, the following skills and experience would be desirable:
- A project management qualification.
- A marketing or communications qualification.
- Experience in both B2B and B2C communications.
- Demonstrable experience of engaging with the media and securing significant media coverage internationally.
What you can expect when you work for the Royal Meteorological Society
- 1-year fixed term contract (with potential to extend)
- Part time role (3 days/21 hours per week); the Society is happy to offer opportunities for flexible working.
- For this role, we’re happy to consider both remote or hybrid working, with an agreement on the amount of time split between the Society’s Headquarters in Reading and working from home.
- 25 days holiday per year (reduced pro rata for part time working) + an extra day off on your birthday.
- 10% employer pension contributions.
- Salary sacrifice scheme.
- Private healthcare.
Recruitment Information and Timetable:
The final deadline for applications is 31 January 2025. However, we will be reviewing candidates weekly, so please apply as soon as possible!
To apply please click the link and apply through CharityJobs, with a full CV and detailed covering letter explaining how you meet the essential criteria for this role.
Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 16 February with some flexibility for interview times outside of core working hours.
The Royal Meteorological Society values diversity of background and perspective and is committed to treating all people equally and with respect irrespective of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We value diversity of background and perspective.
We are particularly committed to the employment and career development of people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who consider themselves to have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) and who meet the essential criteria for the role they have applied for. If you wish to apply under this scheme, please indicate this in your covering letter. We also welcome discussion of any reasonable adjustments required to enable you to engage with the application process.
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We are looking for a Communications Coordinator who will maintain and develop the charity’s traditional, social and digital media presence in order to support charity campaigns and profile. This role is crucial in helping the charity to increase its membership base, grow involvement in projects, deliver campaign messages, promote & deliver events, attract funding, and to inform members/supporters of charity activities, news, and successes.
The post calls for a positive, creative individual with a ‘can do’ attitude. We need an accomplished communicator who is a talented writer with the ability to produce and design succinct, intelligent, and accessible copy. We welcome applications from candidates with a background in communications in the charity sector or those who possess transferable skills.
Come and be part of our culture of inclusion. Our focus on health & wellbeing and flexible working models, supports everyone, regardless of background, to feel valued and to be at their best.
The successful candidate will need to show a passion for empowering and raising the voices of people with learning disabilities. This is core to who we are and what we are about.
My Life My Choice (MLMC) is a multi-award-winning self-advocacy charity uniquely run by and for people with learning disabilities, founded in 1998. The charity delivers a diverse range of innovative user led projects that enhance and empower the lives of adults with learning disabilities in Oxfordshire.
MLMC offers an enhanced pension contribution, a Healthcare Plan (claim up to £1,650 pa towards dental, optician, health consultations and therapy costs), Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance, flexible working with time off in lieu, a weekly fruit basket, a £100 contribution towards a health & wellbeing activity, cycle to work scheme, business mileage rate of 20p (bicycle) and 45p (car) per mile and working from home when appropriate. Free, dedicated staff parking is also available.
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Salary: £30,559 - £32,654 pa, plus 8% pension contribution
Closing Date: Wednesday 15th January 2025
Interview Date: In person on Thursday 23rd January 2025
Start Date: Monday 3rd March 2025 (but negotiable)
To Apply: Please send CV (max of two sides of A4) and a covering letter (max of two sides of A4) matching skills/experience to the Job Description and Person Specification.
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6 - 10
My Life My Choice (MLMC) is a multi-award-winning self-advocacy charity uniquely run by and for people with learning disabilities, founded in 1998.
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We are looking for a permanent full-time Outreach Officer to contribute their personality, energy, drive, skills and experience to add value to our Blesma Outreach team within the Independence and Wellbeing department at Blesma, The Limbless Veterans.
The role is home-based being a varied one, focusing primarily on delivering an engaging blended programme of activities that enhances social inclusion, improves the wellbeing of our members and overcomes the negative impact of disability. The role requires a person who is a self starter, friendly, compassionate, confident who enjoys taking the initiative being creative and has a strong commitment to the veterans’ community.
The role also involves representing Blesma and raising the charity’s profile within the local community across the Midlands.
The Independence and Wellbeing team works collaboratively across the Association to ensure Blesma’s programmes and services can help our serving Service personnel, veterans and their families thrive and lead independent and fulfilling lives.
Blesma is unique as a membership Association as well as a charity. Our members are at the heart of all our work, therefore, the impact of the Outreach Officer is highly visible and appreciated in the experiences of our inspirational limbless veterans.
If you are interested, and live within the following post code areas B, CV, DE, DY, LE, LN, NG, ST, WS or WV please read the attached Job Description and apply with your C.V. and a Covering Letter detailing why you would be an ideal candidate for the role and how your experience and skills match those detailed in the Person Specification.
Interview Date: Week commencing 20 January 2024
If you are uncertain about your suitability for this role, we encourage you to apply and allow us to assess your fit. We look forward to hearing from you.
Please submit your CV and a Covering Letter, detailing your relevant experience and why you are an ideal candidate for this role, in PDF format. Where possible ensure that both documents do not exceed 2 pages each.
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Are you looking for a flexible role in a position that can really make a difference? If so, maybe you could be our next Finance Manager.
Possability People is a pan-impairment disability charity based in Brighton. We work with people with a number of health conditions, including mental health, as well as older people. We support people through a number of services and projects with a passionate and dedicated staff team. We empower and enable those we work with to live the lives they choose.
The Finance Manager is a key member of our team. You will be responsible for the accounting and financial management of the charity and its trading company. You will be responsible for reporting on the financial performance to Trustee Board and the Finance Sub-Committee.
In liaison with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will lead on agreeing departmental and overall budgets. You will be responsible with the CEO for ensuring a high quality and effective working of the charity including compliance with all its financial policies and statutory requirements.
This role can be worked flexibly; at home, hybrid, or in our office in Kemp Town Brighton, and on the days and times that suit you, whether that’s mornings, afternoons, or even evenings.
Part time post 18 hours per week, 0.51 full-time equivalent FTE)
Salary £40,000 per annum (pro-rata)
Closing Date: Friday 10 January at 9am
Interview: To be confirmed, but likely Thursday 16 January
TO APPLY please visit our website.
Volunteer Opportunities also exist in various areas in the organisation. It would be great to hear from you.
We actively encourage applications from disabled people in accordance with a policy of equal opportunity. We guarantee an interview if you demonstrate you meet the essential criteria and have let us know you’re a disabled person.
Registered Charity No. 1114435, Company Ltd. By Guarantee No: 05706441
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51 - 100
Enabling and empowering people with health conditions to live the life they choose.
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Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding role in 2025? Apply for the Individual Giving Officer at homelessness charity Emmaus UK.
About Emmaus
Emmaus is a secular organisation supporting homeless and socially excluded people by providing a home for as it is needed, meaningful work in a social enterprise and a sense of belonging and community. There are currently 30 Emmaus communities in the UK stretching from Glasgow to Dover and Norfolk to South Wales, collectively supporting more than 850 people. There are also 3 Emmaus groups working towards the development of services in their areas. We understand that a home is more than just a roof over your head; it’s somewhere to belong, where you feel part of a community, and that’s what Emmaus offers.
About the role
You will support the Individual Giving team in the delivery of key fundraising strategies across a range of channels and income streams. This includes project-managing direct marketing campaigns, working to our digital fundraising strategy, liaising with suppliers and delivering key donor stewardship. You will play a key role in driving income at Emmaus UK as well as supporting the fundraising of Emmaus federation partners.
Who are we looking for?
Working within the Fundraising and Influence directorate, reporting to the Individual Giving Manager, the role will be central to the delivery of the strategic objectives of the fundraising team.
What we offer
· £30,400 per annum
· Working hours: 5 days per week, Monday to Friday
· Contract: Permanent
· Pension: Stakeholder pension with employer contribution
· Annual leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays + 3 concessionary days leave
· Training & development: Ongoing training and development
· Volunteering: 2 days allowance each year
· Employee assistance: 24/7 employee assistance scheme is available
· Wellbeing: Weekly wellbeing hour to promote personal wellbeing
· Flexible working: Options available, subject to the requirements of the role
· Life assurance: Death in service lump sum of 3 x salary
To apply
To apply for the role, please complete our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form and email us by Sunday 12 January 2025.
Please ensure you download the job pack and refer to the job description and person specification when completing your application form.
Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview conducted via Microsoft Teams week commencing Monday 20 January 2025.
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email us.
Equal Opportunities
Emmaus UK provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. We are dedicated to an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a workplace where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristic, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status or parental responsibilities.
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for our roles, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience.
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