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You will be an essential addition to a supportive Finance and Operations team. It is essential that you have experience of general accounting skills and be comfortable working to different deadlines. The successful candidate will be an analytical, intelligent accountant who will provide high quality support for a range of teams across the organisation. You will have the ability and communication skills to build strong working relationships at all levels across the organisation and particularly with non-finance staff. The successful candidate will have at least two years’ experience working in a similar role and preferably be part qualified. They will also be a forward thinking and proactive individual who is willing to take part in a variety of activities in order to maintain a stable work environment.
Key responsibilities
- Support the Finance team with monthly bank reconciliation statements for UK bank accounts as required
- Process supplier invoices and staff expense claims
- Assist in the preparation of sales invoices and monthly debtor ageing reports
- Process monthly credit card expenditure and undertake monthly reconciliation of accounts in QuickBooks.
- Support the processing of internet and cheque donations
- Posting of UK monthly journals (Accruals/prepayments, Payroll etc.)
How to Apply:
Candidates can apply by submitting a two-page cover letter stating why they are interested in this position, what they would bring to the role and how they fit the person specification.
This letter should be submitted with a CV to THET by midnight Sunday 7th July, with ‘Finance Officer' in the subject line.
THET is an equal opportunity employer, and any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
This post is UK based. Non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Would you like to join RBL’s influential Campaigns, Policy and Research team as our Research Manager?
We are looking for a Research Manager to lead design and delivery of RBL’s research into the needs and experiences of the armed forces community.
Reporting into our Head of Policy & Research, this role will see you work with colleagues and the sector to ensure the best possible evidence is used to inform future policy, campaigns, and service delivery. You will design and deliver a research strategy which maximises impact and value for money, and ensures RBL is at the forefront of research into the needs and experiences of the armed forces community.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who are serving or have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Key responsibilities will include:
· Design and deliver a range of research and analysis activities, making use of a range of qualitative and quantitative methods
· Develop project briefs and specifications for commissioned research and evaluation
· Ensure the views and insights of RBL and our beneficiaries are represented in research happening across the sector
· Ensure robust research findings are used to inform RBL’s policy positions and campaigns
· Line manage the Research Officer, enabling them to develop skills and experiences to maximise their impact in their role
· Establish a strong network of research professionals and decision-makers in the Armed Forces sector and beyond, to ensure we can learn from latest findings and innovation, share our work, and maximise opportunities for collaboration
At RBL, we support our people and their wellbeing with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
You will be contracted to your home address, and you will perform most of your work remotely there using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, with occasional travel (incl. for monthly team meetings) to our London Head Office hub.
Should you wish to explore a hybrid London working contract (to include an additional London Supplement to salary), this can be discussed at interview stage.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Closing Date: Friday 5th July 2024
Interview Date(s): Virtual Interviews to be held Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd July 2024
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prison Facilitator - HMP New Hall
Location: Wakefield
Salary: £27,584
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
Department: Prison delivery
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing illiteracy amongst people in prison?
Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led literacy and numeracy programmes across a number of prisons. We now have the opportunity to provide a service at HMP New Hall. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our literacy and numeracy programme at HMP New Hall, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.
Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.
This role will be prison-based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
Interviews are planned for the week commencing 22 July 2024.
Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.
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Are you an experienced Administrator looking for a new opportunity? Would you like to join a busy team within a leading UK Charity? We would love to hear from you!
We are looking for a Membership Engagement Administrator to join our North region team.
Our Membership Engagement Team provide support, advice and guidance to ensure that our members can continue to be the force for good in their communities. This role will see you play an integral part in helping The Membership Team to be the best they can be!
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
This is a varied role and ideally you will have the ability to prioritise a range of tasks and engage effectively with a range of audiences.
Some of your key focuses will include:
· Managing the Regional admin inbox and post distribution to staff
· Supporting the Membership Engagement Officers in ensuring that stakeholders and members are compliant
· Providing a range of reports and updates to the Membership Engagement Manager and Head of Membership Engagement
· Produce and distribute the Regional, County and District newsletter
· Manage our database of volunteers, ensuring that training and DBS checks are completed and up to date
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
In this role, you will be contracted to your home address, and you will perform most of your work remotely there using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, with occasional travel within the region (incl. for monthly team meetings).
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.
Closing Date: Sunday 7th July 2024
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £35,705 starting salary (salary range will increase to a max £38,269 via the length of service) per annum plus £4,190 Inner London Weighting if based in London per annum
Contract: Permanent basis
Hours: Full-time. 35 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks). Some evening and weekend work may be required for which time off in lieu should be claimed.
Location: Any Refugee Action Office: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bradford. We will consider UK-based hybrid working option. (Some travel in the UK with occasional overnight stays away from home may be required).
Our vision is that refugees and asylum seekers will be welcome in the UK. They will get justice, live free of poverty, and be able to successfully rebuild their lives.
About Refugee Action
Refugee Action exists to work with refugees and people seeking asylum who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes. We are a national charity with more than 40 years’ experience of empowering people who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes to secure the protection and support that they need to live with dignity and respect and build a new life in the UK. We do this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of partner organisations and campaigning on the policies that affect them.
About the post
This exciting role would mean joining Refugee Action at a crucial point in the charity’s 40-year history, full of opportunity and potential. You will use your creative skills to support the creation of innovative digital content to engage and mobilise existing supporters and add to Refugee Action’s rapidly growing audience. Working between the fundraising and campaigns team, this role will support the Digital Communications Manager to deliver our ambitious digital strategy, focusing on the development of engaging digital content, the management of one of our key supporter databases, and will lead on the engagement and retention work which supports Refugee Action’s fundraising and campaigning.
We are looking for candidates that can demonstrate:
- Commitment to removing barriers to power for people with lived experience, and commitment to anti-racist practices.
- Understanding of how the UK’s hostile refugee protection and asylum system impacts those affected by it.
- Passion and motivation to raise vital funds to support refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK.
- Strong understanding of how campaigning can achieve change and shift power.
- Strong understanding of the role of digital tactics in the development and execution of campaign strategies.
- Strong writing, editing and proof-reading skills, with experience of using these within a fast-paced environment and adapting content for difference audiences.
- Experience of maintaining and nurturing social media communities and creating impactful digital content.
- Desirable: knowledge of Facebook advertising, including the set-up, management and analysis of ad performance.
- Experience using Adobe creative software – particularly InDesign and Premiere.
- Experience of using Engaging Networks or similar system or proven ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Experience working with website content management systems.
- Experience of using Google AdWords, and of using reporting and analytics tools, such as Google Analytics.
- Understanding of the digital landscape, and emerging trends in web and social technology and digital fundraising.
Closing date: 23:59 Monday 15 July 2024
Interviews: W/C 29 July 2024
Refugee Action only operates in the UK, so all roles are UK-based, and you must have the right to work in the UK.
This role is not on the Shortage Occupation List. If you have permission to work that is restricted to the Shortage Occupation List, we will be unable to appoint you to this role.
You can find out which roles are on the shortage occupation list via these two links:
- Skilled Worker visa: shortage occupations
- Skilled Worker visa: shortage occupations for healthcare and education
We are currently campaigning for people seeking asylum to have the right to work in the UK, see our Lift the Ban campaign here.
Are you a research professional with a deep understanding of the humanitarian sector? Are you committed to improving humanitarian outcomes with a strongly held belief that research and innovation should be at the centre of efforts to improve humanitarian effectiveness? Could you oversee a portfolio of world-class research and learning products?
Founded in 2020, the UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub (UKHIH) is an initiative hosted by Elrha, a global organisation committed to solving complex humanitarian challenges, and is funded by the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO).
The UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub (UKHIH) is seeking a highly skilled Senior Research and Learning Manager on a fixed term basis until end March 2025 to join our dynamic team and contribute towards our efforts in bridging research, policy, and practice within the realm of humanitarian innovation, working in a fast-paced environment. This role is critical in shaping and implementing our agenda by leading cutting-edge research initiatives, fostering learning, and ensuring that our work is informed by evidence-based practices.
We are looking for someone with:
Extensive Experience in Research and Innovation: You should have a strong background in designing and delivering research and/or innovative solutions, ideally with experience in communicating complex research findings to diverse stakeholders, though a record of published work is not a prerequisite.
Technical Expertise in Innovation Practice and Systems Change: Your role will involve providing technical expertise in research and innovation, particularly in the areas of innovation practice and systems change. You should have the ability to drive impactful strategic collaborations involving various stakeholders, including government bodies, public and private sectors, academic institutions, and NGOs.
Strong Connections in the Humanitarian Research Community: You should have well-established connections within the international humanitarian research community. Knowledge of existing evidence, emerging research trends, and the evolving research landscape is crucial.
Proficiency in Partner Outreach and Network Building: You should be adept at building and coordinating networks and have the capability to persuade others to embrace new methodologies and approaches. Your role will involve using various advocacy and communication strategies to promote innovative ways of working.
If you want to be part of an organisation that creates positive change in the humanitarian sector then join us and we’ll give you every opportunity to succeed.
Note for applicants:
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Candidates must have the independent right to work in UK and be resident in the UK at the time of appointment as we are unable to support visa sponsorship for this role.
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When applying you will be taken through the Save the Children UK recruitment system. UKHIH is hosted by Elrha which is an independent subsidiary of SCUK.
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Please read through the job description for a detailed list of requirements, and ensure you complete the personal statement to explain how you feel you meet the requirements of the role and why you feel this is next career move for you.
Closing date: Sunday 7 July
Interview dates: 17 & 18 July (online)
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Area Support Coordinator to lead, manage and support teams of volunteers, develop, and maintain relationships with local services, and ensure that people living with and affected by MND receive an exceptional service, improved support, and are at the heart of our care initiatives.
A fundamental part of the role is ensuring individuals affected by MND receive tailored support. Your responsibilities will include leading and coordinating volunteer activities, developing branch and group capacity, and establishing new groups as needed.
A key focus will be understanding local needs and collaboratively planning, designing, and delivering support activities. You will build and maintain excellent relationships with our wonderful volunteers, care centres/networks, care coordinators and multi-disciplinary health and social care professionals, hospices, other partners.
We are in search of someone who can:
- Identify and address support issues by working with volunteers and individuals affected by MND.
- Guide collaboration within the branch and group network, fostering a supportive environment.
- Proactively manage the recruitment, selection, and induction of volunteers.
- Facilitate local learning, development, and networking opportunities for volunteers in collaboration with Association colleagues.
- Enable effective communication between volunteers, staff, and the wider Association, promoting a culture of collaboration.
This opportunity is home-based with travel requirements across Bristol, Gloucestershire, Bath, Northeast Somerset, North Somerset and Wiltshire.
What are we looking for?
- Experience of leading directly managed and/or coordinating self-managed groups of volunteers.
- Skills to identify, assess, and respond to support needs through a person-centred approach.
- Understanding and delivery of care and support services in the statutory, private and/or voluntary sectors including value and challenges of volunteering.
- Experience of working with vulnerable people and/or carers and families.
- Demonstrable understanding of the management of risk and safeguarding.
For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Recruitment Pack.
Our Benefits
- 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
- Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
- Life assurance
- Confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes to include:
- Cycle to work
- Buy and sell annual leave
- BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
- Hybrid working
How to apply
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
- Experience of leading directly managed and/or coordinating self-managed groups of volunteers.
- Skills to identify, assess, and respond to support needs through a person-centred approach.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
Where experience is asked for, please give one example showing what you did and what it achieved. Where we require evidence of ability, please explain either how you would approach that particular competence or give an example to support your suitability.
Alternative Applications
To provide an inclusive application process for all our opportunities, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form. For example, if you would like to apply via video or audio format, please email your recorded application, ensuring you cover the supporting statement aspect.
About Us
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.
We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. Reasonable adjustments can be made as required.
Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK when applying for the role.
Important Information
Adverts may be closed before the deadline once sufficient applications are received. To avoid disappointment, please apply early.
We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Lepra
Lepra is dedicated to addressing leprosy and lymphatic filariasis (LF) and their consequences through direct support, advocacy, and the promotion of inclusive communities. We work in Bangladesh and in India, through our sister organisation, LEPRA Society. We work in partnership with people affected by leprosy and LF to improve detection, ensure access to treatment and care, and promote inclusion and wellbeing. We have just finalised our new Global Strategy for 2024-30, which will guide us in our efforts to accelerate progress towards global targets for leprosy and LF, and towards our vision of a world free from leprosy and LF.
Background & Context to the Consultancy
Our new Global Strategy introduces some new approaches and priorities to our work, including: our first ever global Theory of Change (ToC), the most detailed Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) approach ever, and a sub-strategy dedicated to our Advocacy work. With the finalisation of the new strategy, and as part of our ongoing commitment to improving our impact and efficiency, we are now seeking a consultant to provide specialised support in Monitoring & Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL), capacity development, and related areas.
Purpose & Objectives of the Consultancy
The primary objective of this consultancy is to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of Lepra’s programmes through robust MEAL practices, capacity development, and comprehensive support across various operational areas including advocacy, knowledge management, safeguarding, project cycle management, and cross-team collaboration.
Scope of Work
The consultant will be responsible for the following key areas over a six-month period:
MEAL
- Strengthening the capacity of the teams across the organisation to effectively deliver on the ToC and the MEAL strategy.
- Ensure that baseline, midline and endline evaluations for selected projects are conducted.
- Develop / roll out tools and methodologies for data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Support the development of new proposals with a MEAL and project management cycle approach.
- Coach staff and partners on the newly established MEAL framework and on best practices.
- Complete the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) development process across the organisation. (Coordination of SOP review & revision, both internal and external).
- Establish mechanisms for community feedback and accountability.
- Facilitate learning sessions and workshops to share insights and best practices.
- Develop and maintain a knowledge management system to capture and disseminate lessons learned and success stories.
- Implement systems for capturing and organising project data and resources.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the organization.
Capacity Development
- Support existing capacity development efforts with specific emphasis on implementing a project cycle management approach to the delivery of programmes, so that all projects are created, executed, and completed in a standardised manner across the organisation.
- Roll out the Capacity Development Needs Assessment (CDNA) to identify and respond to further areas for improvement.
- Design and deliver training programmes to build skills in MEAL, project management, and other relevant areas.
- Provide ongoing mentoring and coaching to staff and partners.
Advocacy Support
- With the team, develop advocacy strategies and materials to support Lepra’s mission.
- Coach staff on advocacy techniques and stakeholder engagement.
- Support the development of advocacy campaigns and monitor their impact.
Safeguarding
- Support the implementation of newly developed processes in relation to the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation & Abuse (PSEA) and Safeguarding (SG).
- Ensure safeguarding measures are integrated into all project activities.
Project Cycle Management Support
- Assist in the design, planning, and implementation of projects.
- Support the development of project proposals and reports.
- Ensure projects are aligned with donor requirements and organizational goals.
Outputs of the Consultancy
- Monthly progress reports detailing activities, achievements, and challenges.
- Project Data processes firmly established and embedded into all projects to measure project impact.
- All selected projects designed with baselines, midlines and endlines.
- Staff coaching priorities identified with corresponding coaching/training package in place.
- Community feedback mechanisms established.
- Learning workshops conducted.
- Knowledge management system established.
- Project data systems established.
Basic Details of the Consultancy
Managed by / Reporting to - Director of Programmes and Advocacy
Timeframe - 6 months
Number of Days - 4/5 days per week
Location - Home based / remote, with periodic visits to Colchester office.
Fee Rate - £250 -£300 per day depending on experience
Payment Terms - Invoices submitted monthly, with accompanying timesheets.
Scope are looking to appoint a Retail Shop Cover Manager (Known internally as Retail Divisional Support Manager) based in the Yorkshire and Humberside area and supporting a number of Scope shops in this area.
The Retail Divisional Support Manager involves working closely with the Divisional Managers to enable our shops to trade when there are vacancies or sickness. The role will play a key role in maintaining and improving the running of our shops day to day and enable us to maximise sales and profit. This role will involve running various shops and travel across the division.
Our retail roles are full of variety, and every day is different! From generating and processing stock to designing an eye-catching window display or recruiting and training our wonderful volunteer team you’ll find every day challenging but extremely rewarding. You will have relevant experience in retail but a great attitude and willingness to learn is just as important.
About you
AsRetail Divisional Support Manager you’ll be passionate about retail and have a love of fashion with experience of running a shop, or you’ll be looking for a management role as the next step in your career and be comfortable working closely with the Divisional Management Team. To be successful, you’ll need a commercial, can-do attitude and always put the customer’s needs first. You’ll be a dedicated team player with a strong work ethic, a great attention to detail, solid IT skills and a creative eye for displays. We ask you demonstrate an appreciation of Scope’s values and ambition of achieving an Equal Future for disabled people. A willingness and flexibility to travel to any location in the division is essential.
About working in our shops
Our shops are the face of our retail brand, run by a dedicated, creative and passionate bunch of superstars. Focusing on sustainable fashion, engaging with local communities and leading our volunteers to deliver a great colleague and customer experience, we raise much needed funds to deliver Everyday Equality for disabled people and their families.
Permanent, 35 hours per week
Based in Yorkshire and Humberside area and supporting Scope shops in this area including Anlaby, Batley, Morley, Scarborough and Whitby.
It is therefore essential that you can travel within this geographical area and a car allowance will be provided.
Shop hours
It’s important for you to know that Scope Charity Shops are open every day, so some weekend and Bank Holiday cover is needed. We work 35 hours a week, working five days out of seven.
Our values - pioneering, courageous, connected, open, fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we empower our colleagues to make decisions. By giving our colleagues freedom and space to spark creativity for innovation, we can push boundaries, change mindsets and be empowered to change the game with grit and determination and a sense of urgency.
Disabled candidates
We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.
Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
Some applicants might need adjustments during the application process. If you require adjustments through your journey with us you can find out more about interview adjustments on the Scope website.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.
We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.
You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.
Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
- 35 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
- Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
- Company pension
- Excellent training and career development
- Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
- Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.
Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales. Together we are Disability Gamechangers. We work to a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. We campaign tirelessly for an Equal Future for disabled people.
If you want to make a difference and become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Today!
Please note that successful candidates will be subject to a DBS check.
Fundraising Manager
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Fundraising Manager to become a vital part of a small, friendly and ambitious fundraising team.
Position: Fundraising Manager
Location: Hybrid working – primarily homebased with occasional travel to Maidenhead
Salary: £34,978 per annum
Contract: Full time, permanent
About the role:
The fundraising team raise approximately £400K annually and aspiring to grow by over half a million by 2025. You will be responsible for leading and growing income via the charities Corporate Partnerships and Sporting Challenges. The ideal candidate will have high-level experience in corporate fundraising.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide excellent account management to some of the charities existing and new corporate relationships.
- Carry out effective prospect research.
- Engage companies in our sporting challenges.
- Nurture effective relationships with corporate partners to achieve the best outcomes for the charity.
- Manage and grow the charities portfolio of challenge events to maximise income from this fundraising stream to achieve and exceed set income and expenditure targets, offering opportunities for engagement, and fundraising across the calendar year.
- Plan and deliver the marketing and recruitment of a range of events, including the London Marathon and other major running, hiking, cycling, swimming, skydiving and ultra-challenges.
- Coordinate and create content for the Fundraising Team communications via social media and digital communications to increase engagement from supporters.
- Create and manage annual budget lines to ensure income and expenditure meet set financial targets to maximise a return on investment.
- Monitor and report on income and expenditure for the relevant budget lines.
- Actively participate in team meetings.
- Attend key fundraising events and annual conference.
About you:
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A proven track record of successfully managing a charity’s corporate partnerships and sporting challenges.
- Good knowledge of the principals of customer service/supporter care and donor development.
- Sound knowledge of GDPR and the impact on fundraising in terms of on-going consent and deletions of donors.
- Significant experience of working within a charity in a similar fundraising role.
- Experience of developing new fundraising products and building a programme of engagement to grow fundraising income.
- Experience of managing events, preferably sporting challenge events.
- Excellent digital skills with experience of using a variety of online platforms, including website editing, image re-sizing, social media, and e-news content creation.
- Experience of using a CRM database to maintain data accurately, and an understanding of how to extract and evaluate information.
- Strong presentation, negotiation and influencing skills with a creative and entrepreneurial outlook.
- Strong project management skills.
- Excellent MS Office skills in the use of email, Word and Excel and PowerPoint.
- Use of social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter including knowledge of a content management system for updating websites and images.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Fundraising, Corporate Fundraiser, Fundraising Manager, Regional Fundraising Manager, Fundraiser, Fundraising, Corporate Fundraiser, Events Fundraiser, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Major Donor Fundraiser, Challenge Events, Events Fundraising, Sporting Events Fundraising, Individual Giving, Donor Fundraiser, Corporate Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Executive, Donor Partnerships etc.
Job Title: Research and Engagement Officer
Location: Healthwatch Wakefield, The Plex, 15 Margaret Street, Wakefield, WF1 2DQ, and Wakefield districts
Reports to: Operations and Impact Manager
Type: 1 year fixed term contract with the possibility of extending
Working Hours: Part-time, 15 hours per week
Salary: £27,000 per annum (pro-rata)
Pension: 5% employer contribution
Benefits: Flexible working, hybrid working, workplace pension
Job Purpose:
To plan and deliver engagement and research for Healthwatch Wakefield’s core and project work. To understand the experiences and concerns of people using health and social care services in Wakefield and represent this feedback to service providers and commissioners. The role involves some analysing of data and intelligence to influence change and improve services. The postholder will focus on engaging with seldom-heard groups and individuals.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Engagement:
- Work closely with the Healthwatch Wakefield Engagement Officer to put together engagement plans for specific projects and core healthwatch work
- Conduct engagement in public spaces appropriate to project needs, such as community centres, health venues, and libraries.
- Manage a program of outreach sessions, identifying and arranging visits to organisations and community groups.
- Employ innovative engagement methods and involve volunteers in outreach activities.
- Follow up on information requests and signpost effectively, ensuring high-quality information standards.
Research:
- Work with the Healthwatch Wakefield Research and Engagement Project Officer to support the design of research collection methods, both quantitative and qualitative.
- Provide support and advice for other staff and volunteers conducting research.
Data and Intelligence Analysis:
- Support the Healthwatch Wakefield Research and Engagement Project Officer to analyse data to produce a range of high-quality research outputs, including reports and presentations for various audiences.
- Input engagement data into databases as required by the organisation
General Responsibilities:
- Support a positive team environment, ensure compliance with policies, and promote equality and diversity.
- Participate in internal and external meetings and contribute to the periodic review of job roles.
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Experience of engagement, particularly with hard to reach groups and communities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong teamwork skills.
- Capable of working independently and managing a varied workload.
- Experience of using various engagement methodologies, including surveys, focus groups, interviews, and community meetings.
- Experience working with, networking, and developing partnerships with a range of people, including project stakeholders, diverse community groups, and other organisations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Word.
- Commitment to the principles and values of Healthwatch.
- Demonstrates empathy, integrity, and a drive to influence positive change in health and social care.
- Willingness to travel within the Wakefield area.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Desirable:
- Experience in data analysis, both quantitative and qualitative.
- Experience producing impact-focused reports and summary documents.
- Familiarity with local services and community needs.
- Knowledge of the voluntary and community sector, especially in Wakefield District.
- Good understanding of health and social care sectors, especially within the Wakefield area
Your local health and social care champion
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Apprentice Recovery Coordinator
Location: Kirkgate, Leeds LS2, 7DJ
Salary: £16,546 per annum
Our client is one of England’s most successful home-grown charities. They provide free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing, or mental health in friendly local places across the UK. They are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their potential. By joining their teams of passionate individuals, you will be contributing to making this happen. You can really make a difference by believing in their service users and their ability to make positive changes when they don’t always believe in themselves.
The Role
Are you looking to start a rewarding career journey where you can gain a qualification whilst helping to improve the quality of people’s lives?
They are currently looking to build their Recovery Co-ordination teams, with some exciting and newly created opportunities at Forward Leeds. Their teams provide support for individuals who are experiencing problematic substance use. As an Apprentice Recovery Coordinator, you can expect the following:
· You will be supported to build the skills and knowledge to be able to provide specialist, tailored support to enable service users to make positive changes.
· You will work towards managing a caseload by creating, implementing, and reviewing recovery and treatment plans.
· You will contribute towards reducing substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community.
· You will work towards completing the Level 2 apprenticeship in Adult Care with a local training provider. This will include achieving Level 1 in functional skills (Maths & English) if you haven’t already.
Skills and Qualifications
· You will have a passion for making a difference and fair chances for all should be at the core of everything you do.
· You will be empathic and understanding in nature.
· As the role requires you to engage with study you must be willing to undertake a Level 2 apprenticeship in Adult Care with a local training provider. If you have existing health and social care qualifications at level 2 or higher then this may impact on your eligibility to undertake the role.
· A basic understanding of IT would be useful too as you will be using a laptop to help you carry out your job.
· The organisation recognises and values the support lived experience can offer individuals, this role encourages applicants who may have personal lived experience of alcohol/substance use and/or experience of accessing recovery services in support of alcohol/substance use/mental health issues. Community service and Volunteering will be taken into account.
Benefits
· Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)
· Annual leave purchase scheme
· Enhanced occupational sick pay
· Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
· Death in service benefit
· Free Will writing
· Eyecare vouchers
· Blue light card discount
· Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
· Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies
· Happy, Healthy You! – their wellbeing offers for their workforce
· Employee Assist Programme and Support Networks
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
The organisation is an equal opportunities employer
The organisation value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. They encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for them, they want to hear for you. They also welcome applications from people with lived experience with substance use.
Drug and Alcohol Practitioner – Active Recovery Team (Opiates)
Location: Leeds, LS2 7DJ
Salary: £24,020 - £30,790 per annum
Humankind is one of England’s most successful home-grown charities. They provide free, confidential support for alcohol, drugs, housing, or mental health in friendly local places across the UK. They are committed to fair chances for all and making sure everyone can access the help and support they need to realise their potential. By joining their teams of passionate individuals, you will be contributing to making this happen. You can really make a difference by believing in their service users and their ability to make positive changes when they don’t always believe in themselves.
The Role
They are excited to offer opportunities for Drug and Alcohol Recovery Coordinators to join their Forward Leeds team. This is a dynamic and rewarding role where you will:
- Manage a caseload by creating, implementing, and reviewing ongoing recovery and treatment plans.
- Facilitate and promote the progression of individuals from initial engagement into structured treatment.
- Support clients in various different treatment stages, from initial assessment to exiting treatment, accessing sustained recovery and aftercare.
- Contribute to reducing substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community.
- Collaborate closely with key partners and colleagues across the street to support partnerships to achieve the best health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals.
You will be required to work one late shift per week some Wednesdays until 7pm with 2 hours toil taken back within the same week.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- Enhanced occupational sick pay
- Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
- Death in service benefit
- Free Will writing
- Eyecare vouchers
- Blue light card discount
- Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
- Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies
- Happy, Healthy You! – their wellbeing offers for their workforce
- Employee Assist Programme and Humankind Support Networks
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual to join our team.
The Business & Projects Support Officer will play a key role in helping Healthwatch North Yorkshire to effectively manage its work (administration & finance, and research projects).
This is an exciting and varied role, which requires strong organisational skills, good time management, and effective communication skills.
The successful candidate will work closely with other team members and with volunteers. Have the confidence to work independently and enjoy working collaboratively with members of the public and other organisations.
Marketing and Campaigns Officer
We are looking for a Marketing and Campaigns Officer to be responsible for the marketing across the charity, particularly focusing on the digital channels and campaigns.
This is an exciting role offering hybrid working and the opportunity to develop the organisations reach across the UK and beyond.
Position: Marketing and Campaigns Officer
Location: Huddersfield/hybrid (minimum of 2 days per week in the office)
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary: Circa £26,000 - £29,000 per annum
Duration: Permanent
Closing Date: 16th July 2024. Please note this role may close sooner than advertised if a suitable candidate is found.
The Role
The Marketing and Campaigns Officer is responsible for developing and delivering multi-channel marketing plans, with responsibility for marketing across the charity. This will have a particular focus on digital channels and campaigns, providing copy and strategic direction, but also including marketing of events, products and services. You will collate, analyse and interpret campaign and marketing data to ensure KPIs are met and makes recommendations for future marketing activity. Working closely with the Brand Marketing and Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will liaise with colleagues across the organisation to develop reach through a range of activities.
Main duties include:
- Work with the Brand Marketing & Corporate Partnerships Manager to implement the marketing strategy for the organisation.
- Create and support multi-channel marketing campaigns.
- Track effectiveness of marketing campaigns, report findings to the relevant manager and use data to propose future strategies and campaigns.
- Build the digital presence, increasing traffic and user interactions.
- Research and analyse market trends and competitors.
- Provide copywriting and content management.
- Support the design and production of relevant promotional materials.
- Oversee the organisation’s attendance at events and trade shows.
- Update Content Management Systems and CRMs with relevant content, in particular, the use of Wordpress.
About You
As an experience Marketing and Campaigns Officer, you will also have experience of:
- Creating multimedia content
- Planning and developing marketing campaigns
- Copy writing and proof reading
- Managing a demand-led workload
- Working with marketing team and colleagues to achieve delivery as a team
- Working in a fast-moving environment with an ability to handle numerous projects with competing deadlines and priorities
About the Organisation
Join an award-winning charity and membership association that supports nurseries, early year’s settings and their workforce to deliver the best possible early education and care to our youngest children.
A charity that believes in quality and sustainability and puts members’ businesses at the very heart of what it does. This innovative thinking gives members the edge and an advantage that makes your nursery the best it can be.
Benefits include:
- Free onsite car parking
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme with access to Doctorline providing 24/7 access to a UK GP from anywhere in the world
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