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The role of Deputy Centre Manageris pivotal to the continued success of our Youth Hub in High Wycombe. The Junction caters for 12 – 18-year-olds (up to 25 with SEND). This is an opportunity for someone with a can-do attitude and a strong desire to make things happen.

You will join a supportive, driven, committed team whose desire to achieve is matched by an intention to enjoy work on a day-to-day basis. You will be based in The Junction in High Wycombe, which is a multi service drop-in centre offering a full range of sessions and activities for local young people. You should expect to enjoy being part of a collaborative, loud and energetic organisation.

Become part of a dynamic charity, with a great mix of people committed to making a real difference for young people through a range of fun and challenging programmes and initiatives.

Action4Youth changes lives and creates better chances for young people by creating opportunities to discover their personal strengths and potential.

We work with young people from all backgrounds and all abilities to make a real difference to their futures.

We are a respected and dynamic charity based in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes but reaching young people across the wider southeast region.

Job Description

Job Title

· Deputy Centre Manager (The Junction Youth Centre, High Wycombe)

Position in the Organisation

· Reports To: Centre Manager

· Responsible For: Youth Workers and freelance staff

· Working hours: The centre is open 7 days a week 4-9pm. Working hours are 1:45-9pm on a two-week rotation (4 days one week and 6 the following). This post includes regular weekend work.

· Working With: Other members of the Action4Youth team including the High Wycombe Mentor, other programme staff, schools, key partners including other local youth organisations, Buckinghamshire Council, Thames Valley Police and many more.

Main Purpose and Scope of the Role

This role will assist with the day-to-day management of the centre and lead a small team of staff, including Youth Workers and some freelancers. The Deputy Centre Manager will be working in partnership with the Centre Manager to ensure the safe running of the centre and to deliver youth work directly. This role will liaise closely with the Centre Manager in order to make sure youth provision is effective and inclusive for all young people.

This role will be based in a multi service drop-in centre in High Wycombe for young people aged 12 – 18 years (up to 25 with SEND). The service will offer a range of sessions and activities all under one roof, seven days a week, and provides specialist support to those who are vulnerable.

The centre provides support in the following areas;

1. Crisis support; a drop-in service operating seven days a week where young people can come in and access specialist support and signposting in the below areas from trained staff.

· Homelessness

· Sexual health/unplanned pregnancy/sexual identity

· Family breakdown

· Crime

· Violence

· Bullying

· Substance misuse

· Relationship breakdown

2. A programme of mentoring to support young people on a 1:1 basis.

3. Health and wellbeing; a timetable of weekly activities focussing on positive mental and physical wellbeing.

· Nutrition and cooking - A weekly ‘cook along’ session will be available for young people to participate in where they learn the basics of cooking healthy and cheap meals.

· A timetable of fitness sessions including boxing and MMA sessions.

· A fortnightly mental wellbeing session which will focus on topics such as positive body image, social media, mental resilience, stress management, positive relationships etc.

4. A Youth Space for socialising and leisure activities;

· Café area

· Pool table, table football, table tennis, gaming consoles

· Weekly homework/ study club providing a quiet space where young people can get support on any schoolwork

· Weekly SEND Youth Group- open to young people with additional needs only who can come to socialise and participate in sessions on life skills

Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Register young people on arrival at the centre
• Keep the centre clean and tidy and be responsible for opening/ locking up the centre
• Assist with the overall smooth running of the centre and all its activity strands
• Work closely with library staff, Eden security and other key partners
• Be the lead staff member, running the Youth Centre, when the Centre Manager is not on shift
• Attend Action4Youth team meetings (sometimes outside of working hours) and be a positive link between The Junction and the other Action4Youth sites
• Communicate effectively with all core staff, freelancers and partners to ensure the centre is running safely and effectively and always be a positive role model
• Assess the needs of young people to correctly plan and deliver sessions related to areas such as health, fitness, smoking, drugs, gangs, violence, relationships and bullying
• Set up and run regular group youth work sessions in line with the key areas listed above
• Develop a positive rapport with young people based on respect and trust, ensuring the youth centre is a safe and welcoming place
• Establish boundaries and challenge inappropriate behaviour
• Mentor, coach and support individual young people
• Work in partnership with families and other key people in the young person's life, as well as with professionals from other organisations such as social care, health, police, education, youth offending teams and local authorities, in order to build a strong support network
• Manage, support and mentor staff, including youth workers and placement students
• Undertake administrative tasks relating to the centre’s efficient running, maintain effective recording systems and respond to queries
• Provide reports for funders and to SMT- including attendee numbers, case studies and other KPI’s as per funding applications.
• Promote the services of The Junction and take the lead in organising recruitment events at local schools. These may be outside the regular working hours, and you will need to claim time back in lieu.
• Attend local networking meetings to represent Action4Youth and promote the services of The Junction
• Work collaboratively with local community organisations to offer the best services to young people
• Always Act as an Ambassador for Action4Youth.

General Responsibilities

· Support events and meetings when required.

• Support the continued development of quality standards as specified by Action4Youth.
• Support in other areas of the organisation as required by the CEO

· To have regard for the vision of Action4Youth and to display a commitment to equal opportunities and to the protection and safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

• Report any behaviour, conversations or comments which are inappropriate within a setting for children and young people.

· To carry out any other Action4Youth duties as required by your Line Manager, CEO or Directors.

· Administering own workload which includes meeting targets and deadlines in line with the Action4Youth Performance Management System.

· Attending relevant CPD training events in line with Performance Management appraisal.

· Undertaking responsibility, as part of the team, for all Health and Safety work related matters.

· Working within the guidelines of Action4Youth policies and procedures.

Skills, Experience and Knowledge

• Previous work experience in the youth, education or community sector
• Be able to lead, manage and support a small team
• Excellent communication skills, including being able to positively engage with young people from a wide range of backgrounds and actively involve them in the decision making process.
• Confident user of IT, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Experience of using a CRM system (desirable)
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (desirable)
• Practical experience of designing and delivering presentations to a varied audience (desirable)

Qualifications

• A qualification and/or experience in youth work

Personal Attributes

• A team player with a cheerful disposition who is outgoing, friendly, approachable, flexible and enthusiastic
• Committed to young people’s personal and social development and to providing opportunities which enable them to reach their full potential.
• Integrity and discretion when dealing with sensitive information and compliance with data protection requirements
• A flexible approach to work including willingness to take on tasks outside the normal remit and to work irregular hours.
• Confidence to present to and motivate large/small, formal/informal meetings
• Ability to understand and deliver effective communications to diverse audiences.
• Prioritise and manage large workloads.
• Ability to work alone using own initiative
• Be committed to personal development and further training, as appropriate to the development of the role and Action4Youth
• Experience of planning, monitoring and evaluating work with young people

To Apply

To apply for this role please submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are applying for this position.

Work Location: In person

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 experienced an exponential growth in income from public fundraising leading to an increased awareness of fuel poverty. To build on this success and maintain increased unrestricted income from a wider fundraising mix, we are recruiting a Fundraising Officer to join our knowledgeable and caring team.

The new Fundraising officer will join a small, friendly, but hardworking team who raise funds from a variety of sources including trust and foundations, corporate partnerships, major donors, events and community fundraisers and individual giving.  

What you will need to succeed

You will have a strong knowledge of fundraising and income generation, and you will play a major part in significantly increasing income growth. Reporting into the Fundraising Manager, you will be a motivated and talented Fundraising Officer who will help us grow our unrestricted income and expand our pool of donors. 

You will be required to lead your own portfolio of work, researching and identifying potential new funders, submitting applications and pitching for partnerships and support, as well as building strong relationships with donors. 

You should have demonstrable experience of working in a Fundraising role, with the ability to cover the whole spectrum of fundraising duties, thinking strategically and working operationally.

Your base location is negotiable, but you will be expected to travel across England, Wales and Northern Ireland with overnight stays as required.   

Hybrid and home 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: 

£29,778 to £34,546 per annum (Scale 6 - SO1, Points 18 – 25) plus London weighting of £3,300 if applicable. New appointments will usually begin 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 Homebased or Hybrid working (dependant on base location).

· Enhanced family friendly payments.

· Employee Assistance Programme.

· Employee benefits platform.

The job description provides a list of the duties of the post and the person specification provides the list of essential and desirable criteria. 

Job Purpose and Summary 

Do you want to be part of an exciting and varied fundraising programme?

Currently, our student team supports hundreds of students per year to take part in some incredible fundraising challenges. This includes national and international treks and marathons, such as climbing Kilimanjaro, trekking across the Morocco High Atlas Mountains or running 26.2 miles through Budapest. 

We have two roles available for Student Fundraising Assistants to work with the current team across campuses in the UK and one in Ireland. With the purpose to engage with students at our partner universities and inspire them to join us on a fuindraising challenge to defeat meningitis and tick off a bucket list adventure.

The Student Fundraising Assistant will support the student team with recruiting students to take on one of these challenges. Some primary tasks and activities will include attending freshers' fairs, presenting about Meningitis Research Foundation’s student programme at information meetings and making phone calls to those who have registered their interest.

This role requires strong prioritisation and communication skills, sensitivity and flexibility. Whether you come with direct fundraising experience or have transferable skills that the role requires, we will support and develop you to excel in your role. What we are really looking for is someone passionate about making a difference and who is confident and outgoing when talking to new people. You will be the face and voice of the cause when talking to students. 

Meningitis Research Foundation is based in Bristol, but this role is flexible and is open to remote working with regular visits to universities across the UK.

We offer an annual salary of £23,000 (pro-rata), 6% employer pension contribution and employee assistance program alongside annual leave of 25 days per year (pro-rata). You will report to the Senior Fundraising Manager (Events and Community) within the Fundraising Team and work closely with the Student Team who will assign day-to-day activities.

Key responsibilities 

• Visiting partner universities around the UK to promote their chosen fundraising challenge. These promotions include but may not be limited to; manning freshers fair stalls, flyering and delivering lecture shout outs.

• Maintaining positive relationships with the universities visited through good communication skills.

• Generate interest in the work of Meningitis Research Foundation and motivate people to register their interest in a challenge and sign up.

• Deliver short presentations at information meetings about the work of Meningitis Research Foundation and the fundraising support we offer to challenge participants. 

• Make telephone calls to students who have registered interest in a challenge; answering questions, assisting with concerns and helping to overcome barriers to entry such as fundraising targets.

• Occasional need to assist with social media content e.g. creation of Instagram stories or posts using Canva. 

• Other duties as reasonable requested by the Senior Fundraising Manager (Events & Community) or Head of Fundraising.

Skills and experience required 

• Excellent oral communication skills, strong networker and a confident, outgoing manner 

• Good organisational skills, ability to prioritise and juggle multiple activities 

• IT competent - able to use Microsoft 365 

• Self-motivated and able to use own initiative 

• Team player with an ability to build effective working relationships 

• Ability to demonstrate our organisational values in all areas of your work 

• Ability to work anti-social hours (evenings and weekends) and at a high level of intensity 

About us 

Meningitis Research Foundation is an international health charity headquartered in the UK,

driven by a passionate mission to prevent the devastating impact of meningitis. Founded by

individuals whose lives were profoundly affected by meningitis; we are dedicated to enabling

positive change by uniting people and knowledge to save lives. The Confederation of

Meningitis Organisations (CoMO) is our worldwide network of people and groups who are

driven by a shared purpose to defeat meningitis. By coming together to share their diverse

experience and expertise, they are a formidable global force against this life-threatening

condition. 

Please send a CV and a covering letter addressing all points on the job description and person specification by 9am on Tuesday 16th July. For an informal chat about the role please contact us.

London W14

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 p.a. (FTE)

Direct Reports:  3 x Senior Managers (overall 25 staff)

Arrangements:  Hybrid: 3 days p/w in office, 2 days p/w remote; Full time or 4 days p/w p/t

 

We are recruiting a new Chief Executive Officer to develop and implement our new strategy and to inspire, motivate and lead the staff team to better serve and support Hammersmith and Fulham Mencap service users and work with our key stakeholders.

You will have a proven track record of leadership and fundraising/income generation (obtained in charity or commercial, public or private sectors); the vision to increase HF Mencap’s reach and impact; strong financial acumen; a warm and engaging personality; outstanding communication skills and the ability to relate very well to our community of service users, carers and families.

Crucially, you will have a strong commitment to and understanding of the nature of HF Mencap and our work and values: HF Mencap gives those with learning disabilities and autism the opportunity to achieve their full potential and live as independently as they can.

To request the Candidate Brief, please contact

Sara Kyte or Jonathan Lester - Kyte Lester Appointments

Closing date: 16 July 2024

JOB PURPOSE:

CVS Brent is looking to recruit its next Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation and manage the implementation of programmes that enhance the capacity of voluntary and community organisations in the borough of Brent.

The incoming CEO will play a crucial role in leading CVS Brent through a pivotal transition period with a focus on stabilising the organisation and laying the groundwork for meaningful organisational change. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of community engagement and impact in Brent.

CVS Brent is a dynamic and independent charity dedicated to supporting the diverse and vibrant voluntary sector in Brent. Through a range of services, including expert advice, professional training, and effective advocacy, we enable individuals and organisations in Brent to build the capacity necessary to meet the needs and aspirations of their communities through voluntary action. Located in an inner-city borough with a rich tradition of voluntary activity, we actively promote innovative approaches to working and foster relationships and partnerships between communities, local government, and health services.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Leadership and Execution: In collaboration with the Board, the CEO will define CVS Brent's strategic direction, goals, monitor progress, and set targets..
• Provide Visionary Leadership: Lead and support staff to enhance their contributions and ensure effective programme development and delivery.
• Manage Foundation Building and Change: Establish a strong foundation for future service growth. Navigate the organisation through transitions, ensuring stability and resilience.
• Engage with Stakeholders: Align CVS Brent's objectives with those of its stakeholders by collaborating with voluntary and community organisations, local authorities, and other partners to foster meaningful relationships.
• Embrace Innovation: Encourage creative thinking and explore new approaches to address challenges.
• Represent CVS Brent publicly: Represent CVS Brent and nurture effective relationships across local, regional, and national networks. Actively seek opportunities to expand and promote CVS Brent's role and impact.
• Build Capacity: Enhance the capacity of local organisations by designing and delivering effective programs.
• Lead Policy and Advocacy Efforts: Including engagement with Brent Council, NHS regulators, and other decision-makers.
• Build Strong Connections: Cultivate and maintain strong networks with key supporters, stakeholders, and partnership agencies to strengthen CVS Brent’s impact.
• Generate Income: Cultivate and strengthen relationships with partners, supporters, funders, and potential funders to capitalise on income generation opportunities.
• Manage Finances: Acquire the necessary resources for efficient operation (from both current and new funding avenues). Additionally oversee budgeting and risk management.
• Report to the Board of Trustees: Attend Board meetings and keep the Board informed about CVS Brent's progress, relevant matters, and the charity's mission. Provide timely and relevant information to aid the Board in fulfilling its duties. Alert the Board to any significant risks facing the charity.
• Ensure Robust Oversight: Uphold and implement CVS Brent's policies, procedures, and systems. Strive for operational excellence by adhering to established guidelines and continuously improving processes.
• Stay Informed and Proactive: Continuously monitor and stay updated on current social, economic, political, environmental, and other relevant trends. Use this knowledge to identify strategic development opportunities for CVS Brent and proactively adapt to changing circumstances.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

While no specific qualification is required, evidence of recent continuing professional development in areas such as management, leadership, or organisational culture is desired. Alternatively, equivalent work experience in a related field will be considered.

• Partnership Building: Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships, particularly with large and complex statutory organisations. Proven success in forming positive relationships with funders, partners, and stakeholders.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Practical understanding of the regulatory environment within which Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations operate. Strong grasp of good governance principles.
• Innovation and Change Leadership: Experience in leading and facilitating innovation and change across an organisation. Adept at driving positive transformation.
• Organisational Development: Familiarity with organisational and staff development principles. Knowledge of financial and risk factors relevant to business development in a VCSE context.
• Effective Leadership: Ability to provide effective leadership, fostering an organisational culture characterised by professionalism, respect, integrity, confidence, and trust.
• Collaborative Management Style: Proven ability to empower others through a collaborative management approach.
• Results-Oriented: Strong focus on outcomes, with a track record of delivering tangible results.
• Strong Communication: Excellent ability to represent CVS Brent and engage effectively, both verbally and in writing, across all organisational levels.
• Knowledgeable about Funding Sources: Understanding of various funding sources available to VCSEs, including trading.
• IT Proficiency: An awareness and passion for leveraging technology strategically to enhance organisational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Organisational Planning: Effectively coordinating tasks, resources, and timelines to achieve desired outcomes.
• Commitment to Inclusion: Demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion for all.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Mission-Driven Commitment: Demonstrates a high level of motivation and unwavering commitment to the mission of CVS Brent.
• Enjoys Networking: Possesses strong connections within the VCSE sector and other related fields or can quickly establish connections and build networks.
• Understands the VCSE Sector: Can effectively represent and promote CVS Brent and the VCSE sector to external partners and industries.
• Possesses Interpersonal Skills: Including active listening skills and approachability.
• Thrives in a Collaborative Team-Oriented Environment: Collaborates effectively with other all team members.
• Brings leadership experience: Particularly in managing change and driving positive transformation.
• Displays an Entrepreneurial Mindset: Provides thought leadership, fosters innovation, demonstrates openness to new ideas, and is receptive to being challenged by others to explore alternative perspectives.
• Demonstrates Effective Organisation and Workload Management: Adept at managing complex workloads efficiently often with digital tools.
• Committed to staff well-being: Supports flexible working arrangements, and actively contributes to the growth and development of a diverse team.
• Demonstrates visible sector presence. Possesses strong public speaking skills and plays a prominent role in the sector.

Vision

We are committed to building a society which enables people who draw on social care to live fulfilling lives.

At the SCIE, we are driven by our values:

· Progressive – always learning and developing.

· Inclusive – working together for equality, diversity, and fairness.

· Credible – evidence-based, robust, and reliable.

· Transparent – open and honest.

The role:

A great opportunity for you to join our small friendly team and make a real difference to people’s lives by:

· Playing a pivotal role in providing operational and strategic leadership in the financial management of SCIE

· Leading the Finance Team on all aspects of SCIE’s day-to-day financial operations to ensure financial health, long-term sustainability and compliance with polices, charity legislation and other relevant financial standards

· Producing the monthly management accounts, ensuring income and expenditure is recognised accurately with appropriate, supporting audit documentation in place

· Undertaking financial due diligence approval checks against the raising of our client sales invoices, monthly payroll submissions, fortnightly BACS runs, cash flow management and bank reconciliations

· Leading on SCIE’s annual external audit, including the preparation of our statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with all relevant charity legislation, regulations and financial reporting standards

· Leading on the process of preparing and setting budgets, financial forecasting and reporting, liaising closely with the Director of Finance and Corporate Resources and budget holders as appropriate

What we are looking for:

· A dynamic and experienced individual, who has worked in a senior financial management role, ideally within the charity sector

· Achievement of a recognised, professional Accountancy part qualification status (for example, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

· An inquisitive mind, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain financial processes to non-financial staff

· Experience in the preparation of budgets, financial analysis and financial reporting

· Proven IT skills, including a high-level proficiency in Microsoft Office packages, with a strong knowledge of Excel’s functions and formulas

· Proficient in financial management software and tools

 

What we offer in return.

We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary and homeworking allowance. We provide an employer pension contribution above the statutory minimum, an award-winning employee assistance programme, and an attractive holiday package which rises with length of service.

If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please get in touch.

We are the national body for careers education in England, delivering support to schools and colleges to deliver modern, 21st-century careers education.

The Careers & Enterprise Company is a great place to work. We operate within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We are brought together by one thing: our passion to ensure young people get the best possible start in life and are supported to find their best next step.

Are you someone with a passion for technical and vocational education that wants to bring their expertise and skills to bear in a role that catalyses careers education to support young people into, within and on from vocational pathways? If so read on.

Role Summary

The Regional Skills Manager role is newly created and will play a key role in identifying, articulating and delivering on CEC’s ambitions in technical and vocational education and training. This includes being at the vanguard in exploring the inclusion of Independent Training Providers within CECs membership and more broadly forging alignment between skills, vocational education and careers strategies and programmes. The role will play a pivotal role in ensuring national intent is translated through a place-based model.

The post will play a pivotal role in supporting clusters of Career Hubs to strengthen their engagement with providers of Technical and Vocational Training, including colleges, ITPS and employers. The role will also play a key role in supporting the operationalisation of national strategic priorities across the South.

Reporting to a Senior Manager, the post will be the primary point of regional contact for ITPs working with Clusters of Careers Hubs, within the designated area. The post will also play a key role in supporting the National Further Education and Skills Lead with the roll out of a central offer of support to all ITPs and supporting the Skills and Technical Education Senior Manager in implementing national policy and other work involving providers of technical education.

The role will also contribute towards the wider success of the Network and Employers team supporting colleagues and areas outside of the designated function as required.

Our organisation has a privileged opportunity to make a difference to the lives of millions of young people, helping to inspire and prepare them for the fast-changing world of work, and we want you to help us make it happen.

To apply, please visit our website via the apply button, complete the application form and cover letter and upload a copy of your CV (removing all personal details).

Please describe in your cover letter:

• How you meet the experience, skills and competency criteria detailed in the job profile.
• Why would you like to work for Careers and Enterprise Company?

Closing date: Monday 15th July 2024 (midnight)

It is our policy to review all applications within two weeks from the closing date. If you do not hear from us within three weeks following the closing date, then your application has unfortunately not been successful on this occasion. We are unable to provide feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted and attended an interview.

Portobello, London 

Closing Date: 21 July 2024

Ref 6777

We're looking for a Shop Manager with a passion for sustainable fashion to join our team in our Mary's Living & Giving, Portobello shop!

We want to bring the wonders of charity shops back to our high-street and we need driven and passionate people to get us there!

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

About the Role

Located in Portobello, this is a busy shop in a brilliant location, with a vibrant community!  As Shop Manager, you'll be leading the volunteer team, as well as focusing on further recruitment to grow our volunteer team and building strong connections within the local community to ensure the shop's continued success.

About You

You will be someone with exceptional people skills, a leader who understands the importance of community and enjoys supporting people to exercise similar passions through volunteering.

You'll bring:

• Proven experience leading and motivating teams, ideally having managed volunteers, or a retail team previously 

• A strong understanding of what good looks like in a busy and successful community-led shop, ideally with some experience within Retail or a clear passion for sustainable fashion and knowledge of products and trends

• A can-do attitude and ability to approach challenges in a positive way, knowing when to reach out for support and guidance where you need it.

Previous charity retail experience is ideal, but not essential. If you have transferable leadership skills or experience managing volunteers in other settings and are looking for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Ways of Working: On-site – this role will be based in the Portobello shop. We're looking for someone able to work 5 days (35 hours) per week to include some weekend working.

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Ways of Working:

The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter).  This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building. 

Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense. 

Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. 

We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here. 

Harris Hill are delighted to be supporting an Independent School group to recruit a Fundraising Manager. This role sits within a sector leading development team and supports a highly successful bursary programme to further the education of academically gifted pupils from a diverse range of backgrounds.

The Fundraising Manager is at the heart of the school community fundraising, focusing on the full cycle of cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.

Your key responsibilities will include;

• Developing and delivering the strategy and tactics to increase giving and participation using a range of channels including DM, digital, phone campaign, events, and face to face.
• Designing the stewardship matrix and tactics to thank our supporters, including events and the delivery of our annual campaign impact report
• Providing a supporter experience that increases conversion and retention and builds long-term commitment to the Foundation
• Developing case studies to creatively illustrate the impact of donations across communications
• Managing a portfolio of donors and make individual approaches to mid-level donors in support of the Bursaries Appeal

You could be the right candidate for this position if you’re able to demonstrate you;

• Have previous fundraising experience in individual or mid-level giving
• Take an innovative approach to meet and exceed targets
• Are a confident communicator in English, both in written and verbal form
• Are focused, well organised, proactive and efficient

This is hybrid working position based in West London.

For more information about this position and next steps please apply here now.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Ability Housing Association is seeking a dedicated Business Development Manager to lead and develop our care and support services and build relationships with key partners. If you have a proven track record in business development, strong networking and relationship-building skills, and a drive to create new opportunities, we want to hear from you!

About Us:

Ability Housing Association is a well-established Charity and Registered Provider committed to delivering high-quality social care services to individuals in need. We work closely with local authorities, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to deliver exceptional care and support to our customers. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of enhancing the lives of those we serve.

About the Job:

As a Business Development Manager, you will play a crucial role in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and overseeing the successful implementation of projects and initiatives such as submitting proposals to donors and funders for voluntary services which are ineligible for health and social care commissioned funding. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving growth, expanding our reach, and making a lasting impact in the social care sector.

What we need from You:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as business, healthcare, or social care or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Proven track record of success in business development, particularly in the social care sector, with a record of winning new business contracts in excess of £1 million.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Understanding of the social care landscape and regulatory environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, focusing on achieving business goals.
• Proficiency in relevant IT systems and tools, including CRM systems and Microsoft Office.

And in return we offer:

• Salary of £55 - £60k depending on skills, experience and qualifications
• 25 days annual leave each year PLUS bank holidays
• Hybrid Working and Flexible Working Opportunities
• Medical cash back scheme to cover every day health expenses and more
• 3 x life cover assurance with membership of our generous DC pension scheme

Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5hrs per week
Salary: £32,074 - £34,240 per annum

Are you an experienced legacy administrator, who wants to be part of our lifesaving team? 

We’re looking for a Legacy Administrator to join our Individual Giving team, to ensure that Thames Valley Air Ambulance is processing gifts efficiently, playing a crucial role in the administration of this pivotal income stream. 

About us

Thames Valley Air Ambulance is one of the UK’s leading air ambulance charities. We’re here for people in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire when they need us most. Bringing hospital-level care by land and air. 

We exist to give everybody in our community the best chance of surviving and recovering from an emergency. Our mission is to do everything in our power to protect, save and revive lives, with the best critical care at the scene and beyond. 

We love what we do. Our charity is a place where people care for each other, provide support and encourage everyone to be their best and we pride ourselves on being one of the UK’s leading air ambulance charities. As an innovative charity, we are continually developing our organisation and pushing the boundaries of patient care to deliver a unique emergency service, where and when it is most needed. We are driven to do the right thing for our patients, their families, our supporters and community. All our staff live our values: passion, excellence, respect and care.

The role

As Legacy Administrator you will:

- Be first point of contact for the Legal team, representing the charity in communications with legal professionals
- Be responsible for the day to day management and coordination of legacy case file administration and stewardship for Thames Valley Air Ambulance to meet the legacy income budget
- In conjunction with the Individual Giving (and legacy?) Development Manager, develop, deliver and evaluate a legacy programme, in line with the Fundraising department strategy and Thames Valley Air Ambulance aims 
- Act as a source of expertise in legacy fundraising for the charity 

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need strong administration skills, with the ability to manage a varied and busy workload effectively. You will also need excellent communication skills, from drafting written correspondence to interacting with the public on the phone, or face to face at events. Ideally you will have experience of having sensitive conversations as you will be in regular contact with bereaved families. A knowledge of Wills, Probate and Trust law would be desirable. 

If this role sounds like it’s for you, we would love you to apply! 

We offer a competitive salary and great staff benefits such as:

- 25 Days holiday 
- Hybrid Working with the option to work up to 3 days remotely
- Holiday Trading
- A day off for your birthday (pro rata for part time)
- Free Flu Vaccination
- Option to purchase a Blue Light Card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Company Pension Scheme 

Closing Date:  1 August 2024  

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.

You may have experience in the following roles: Legacy Officer, Legacy Coordinator, Legacy Manager, Fundraising Administrator, Probate Administrator, Trusts and Estates Administrator, Charitable Giving Coordinator, Donations Administrator, Individual Giving Officer, Fundraising Manager, Legal Administrator, Wills and Probate Assistant, Estate Planner, Charity Administrator, Bereavement Support Officer, etc.

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We are launching our external training scheme nationally & have an exciting opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join Victim Support as a Client Account Manager.

We are looking for a dynamic individual to play a vital role in the success of this new initiative, which will see organisations who sign up become part of a network of organisations who want to ensure victims of crime are understood, listened to and given the best support possible.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role is 12 months fixed term, home based, working 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Travel within England and Wales may be required.

As the Client Account Manager, you'll be instrumental in building and nurturing relationships with organisations who we deliver training to. Your responsibilities will include understanding their needs, serving as their primary contact for inquiries, and researching new opportunities. A key focus of the role will be promoting training options to universities, the private sector and other organisations and services.

This is a challenging yet rewarding role, providing an excellent opportunity for the right person. Previous account management experience is not a prerequisite. Instead, we value transferrable skills such as marketing, sales, community development, community engagement or stakeholder management. Regardless of your background, if you believe you have what it takes, we're eager to hear how you can contribute to the success of this role.

You will need:

• Enthusiasm and a flare for building rapport with a wide range of people
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
• Strong communication skills and confidence in speaking to professionals on the phone, virtually and in meetings
• Exceptional listening skills and the ability to disseminate important information to stakeholders
• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent customer service skills
• The ability to think on your feet and be creative and innovative in developing new ideas and ways to engage with external organisations

If the opportunity to be part of this flagship scheme excites you and you think you're up for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

Digital Content Manager
Remote/home working (UK based only)
£23,088 pa plus excellent benefits (FTE £38,480)
21 hours per week (job share)

The Digital Content Manager for our Marketing and Communications capability will focus and lead on developing exciting and informative digital content across RNID’s programmes and audiences with a focus on our website. In this role, you’ll be building new and exciting content in a growing charity for fast moving campaigns to different audiences. This is a job share role on a flexible remote working basis which offers the opportunity to fit work around caring or other responsibilities.  

You will be responsible for:

• Developing and delivering website content plans across all the charity’s campaigns and projects.
• Drafting news story blogs, research panel opportunities, case studies and other stories.
• Ensuring our content strategy is informed by the best possible insight by designing and sharing effective monitoring and evaluation of our digital campaigns and content
• Working closely with our digital team to create user led and accessible content 
• Acting as a key link with corporate / campaign partners to plan campaigns and co-develop messaging and materials
• Supporting Brand & Marketing team’s audience and brand development objectives.
• Providing support for our targeted email content to our different audiences

You are an experienced digital content professional, confident in working across a wide range of topics, audiences and channels to create compelling, engaging web and digital content. You understand the importance of brand and the most effective tactics needed to build a strong one. You are a strong communicator and can craft the right content for different channels and audiences including having strong copy-writing skills for digital channels. A familiarity with wordpress and other website platforms is a plus.

You have the personal experience and confidence to shape and manage and act as a key contributor to projects and campaigns from their inception to delivery.  

You have great interpersonal skills that allow you to influence internal and external stakeholders effectively. You care about social justice and are passionate about getting the voices of people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus heard by the public and those with the power to make change.

We are RNID. Together we’ll make life more inclusive for deaf people and those with hearing loss or tinnitus. 

Together, we will end the discrimination faced by our communities, help people hear better now and fund world-class research to restore hearing and silence tinnitus.

We work with our communities and partners across industry, government, charity, education and more to change life for the better.

RNID has a proud history and big ambitions. We’re focused on making the greatest impact possible across the whole of the UK. We champion the latest technology and the opportunities it brings. We also know the value of a friendly face in local communities to support people where they need it most.

We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.

Closing date: 14 July 2024.
Interviews expected: 24 July 2024.

The RSPB is looking for a Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager to join our ambitious development team.

Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager
Reference: JUN20248662
Location: Flexible in UK
Salary: £38,389.00 - £41,212.00 per annum
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Pension, Annual Leave, Life Assurance

With an attractive portfolio of diverse conservation projects nationally and internationally (habitat creation and restoration, species recovery and people engagement), you will have the opportunity to develop new income-generating relationships and present the RSPB’s work in ways that inspire and allow Trusts and Foundations to have a major impact to save nature.

The role will help identify potential funders through desk research & phone calls, craft relevant approaches to donors and produce tailored grant applications. The role will be responsible for maintaining a comprehensive overview of donor interactions via Salesforce CRM software and ensure donor retention through the delivery of progress updates and impact reports. Superb relationship-building skills and excellent communication abilities will be instrumental in creating new partnership opportunities, shaping proposals and securing major five- and six-figure support from national and international donors for the RSPB’s conservation projects.

We would love to hear from personable and driven candidates who can demonstrate their experience of effectively prospecting and managing donor relationships, alongside their experience of working in a target-driven environment.

You will join a dynamic, friendly team working to deliver high-quality stewardship and ensure trusts and foundations are kept fully appraised of developments in what will be a rapidly changing, energetic and exciting period of conservation innovation.

What we need from you:

Skills and experience

Essential:

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage a busy schedule
• Good relationship management skills
• Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative
• Passionate about conservation and the environment

Desirable:

• Experience of producing thorough and compelling grant proposals
• Experience of interpreting charitable financial accounts and project budgets
• Experience of working with fundraising databases

Closing date: 23:59, Friday, 19th July 2024
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position as soon as possible so please don't delay in applying. 

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

Please note that you will be required to upload a CV and complete an application form where you will have the opportunity to tell us why you are best suited for this role.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This role is eligible for sponsorship.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

No agencies please.