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We have a fantastic opportunity for an Insight Manager to lead the delivery of Friends of the Earth’s organisational insight. You will be responsible for developing and delivering a strategic approach that shapes and informs our activity, enabling campaigning, income generation, and marketing activity to achieve maximum impact.

This is a hands-on leadership role. Therefore, strong analytical skills are required, along with the ability to manage a team of analysts and influence strategic direction at the leadership level. We’re looking for someone with a track record of success using data to inform strategic and tactical improvements in engagement activity.

Friends of the Earth has invested in strategic data management and reporting over the last few years, resulting in a modern self-service data reporting platform using PowerBI, supported by a data warehouse. We are nearing the launch of our new Microsoft Dynamics CRM, which will enable us to better track and coordinate all our activity and strive towards continuous improvement in our work.

Key Skills and Attributes: 

The successful candidate will have a track record of success in using supporter/customer data to support offline and digital marketing segmentation and campaigns in a supporter/customer focused organisation.

You will be able to effectively lead an analytical team via proactive planning and prioritisation, with a focus on outcomes.

With excellent stakeholder management skills, you will have the ability to build strong working relationships and to influence and negotiate across the organisation and externally in a hybrid setting.

The team: 

You will manage a small team of Analysts and work closely with colleagues across the organisation to further their impact through insight and reporting. Your team sits within the Income Generation Directorate, but the scope of your work is cross-organisational.

• Insight Manager
• Insight Analyst x3

For more information please read the job description.

Closing date: Wednesday 16th October 2024 (23:59)

Location: Flexible across England, Wales and Northern Ireland 

Salary: Regional £31,894 - £33,426, London £34,426 - £35,956 per annum based on 22.5 hours per week (Full-time Equivalent salary: Regional £42,528 - £44,568, London £45,902 - £47,942 per annum).

(London salary applicable to candidates who are based in the London office a minimum of two days a week)

Please note we only accept applications via the Friends of the Earth Application System.

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance including a 4-day working week with no loss of pay, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture. 

Our staff body is currently under-representative of People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ people and people with long term conditions or impairments. We are committed to eroding these historic barriers, so as to create a movement in which people from all walks of life see themselves in, and so we particularly encourage you to apply if you belong to one of these groups or sit at multiple intersections of disadvantage. We are committed to the Disability Confident standard and will guarantee an interview to any candidates who declare a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Friends of the Earth staff who publicly represent Friends of the Earth (including all campaigners) are not allowed to also represent a political party. This is to ensure that there can be no confusion in the minds of the public about Friends of the Earth's party-political independence. Affected staff should also seek permission from the Senior Management Team if they wish to hold a non-public facing official role in a political party. If this is an issue, please do raise this with us as soon as possible.

Derby County Community Trust

We care about our community; we care about our people.  We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Business Development to join our Senior Leadership Team in this newly created position.

About Us

Derby County Community Trust has a clear mission.  We harness the power of Derby County Football Club to improve lives and communities through sport, physical activity, health and education.  We help more than 25,000 people per year and our work is recognised and respected at regional and national levels.  Since 2008 we have been dedicated to fostering participation in sports, enhancing health and wellbeing, providing quality education and promoting equality and diversity.

About You

With a caring & compassionate nature, you will be an experienced leader with a passion for organisational growth and innovation.  You will have a proven ability to identify opportunities, build relationships and develop strategies that deliver on our mission.  You will possess excellent interpersonal skills, with a deep understanding of the sector, industry trends and competitive landscape to shape the organisation’s long-term strategic direction. 

Our values underpin everything we deliver as a charity you will be responsible for modelling these values through yourself and your work. 

About the Role

The Head of Business Development is a senior leadership role responsible for identifying and developing strategic business opportunities, partnerships, and collaborations that will drive DCCT’s growth and financial sustainability. This role involves a deep understanding of the sector, industry trends, and competitive landscape to shape the organisation's long-term strategic direction.

The Head of Fundraising, Communication and Marketing role will line manage the Events and Projects, Fundraising & Partnerships and Marketing & Communications departments to drive growth and seek new opportunities and a range of activities/opportunities for Derby County Community Trust.

Derby County Community Trust

We care about our community; we care about our people.  We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Projects & Development to join our Senior Leadership Team in this newly created position.

About Us

Derby County Community Trust has a clear mission.  We harness the power of Derby County Football Club to improve lives and communities through sport, physical activity, health and education.  We help more than 25,000 people per year and our work is recognised and respected at regional and national levels.  Since 2008 we have been dedicated to fostering participation in sports, enhancing health and wellbeing, providing quality education and promoting equality and diversity.

About You

With a caring & compassionate nature, you will be an experienced programme leader with the ability to work closely with stakeholders to build relationships and ensure that our projects and programmes are innovative, impactful and sustainable.  You will have a deep understanding of the sector and alignment with our mission and purpose, together with the ability to strategically lead at pace on the proactive response to community need.

Our values underpin everything we deliver as a charity you will be responsible for modelling these values through yourself and your work. 

About the Role

The Head of Projects & Development is responsible for leading the strategic design, development, and implementation of programmes that advance DCCT's mission. This role involves working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that programmes are innovative, impactful, and sustainable. The Head of Projects & Development oversees the entire programme lifecycle, from initial concept to evaluation, ensuring that all programmes meet the highest standards of quality and effectiveness.

The Head of Projects and Development role will line manage the Health, Inclusion, Education and Schools & Coaching departments to drive growth across existing programmes and seek new opportunities and range of activities for Derby County Community Trust.

Sense has an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join us as our National Events Manager on a 6 month fixed term basis. You will be working flexibly between home and our head office in King's Cross, London.

We are looking for an experienced and proactive events manager to join our ambitious National Events team. This role will manage the recruitment, marketing and logistics of events within our National Events portfolio including our largest event, London Marathon, managing a team of 500 and raising over £1M, alongside managing events such as Paris Marathon. This role also manages one direct line report and has strategic oversight of their events. of the events that they manage.

 Key responsibilities include: 

• Successfully manage allocated events in the National Events portfolio, ensuring the events achieve their financial targets and generate net income and ensuring their continued success into the future. 
• Working with the Head of Events to set and regularly monitor income and expenditure budgets, putting mitigation plans in place when needed. 
• Lead on the product development of one to two new Sense-owned challenge products to re-engage warm supporters and engage cold audiences through smart data analysis and a good understanding of the challenge events market.
• Line manage a National Events Fundraiser, ensuring that they are achieving their core objectives, reach the KPIs for their Events and supporting their professional development. 
• Lead on the development of the role’s event marketing, promotional and communication plans, ensuring these are fully implemented and adhered to. 
• Play an active role in events strategy and planning meetings, contributing viable and carefully evaluated ideas and opportunities. 
• Recruit and steward event participants and support other colleagues with this, as required.
   

Key skills and experience

• Extensive experience of successful events fundraising
• Experience of managing a variety of fundraising events with large volumes of participants
• Demonstrable experience of budgeting and financial reporting.
• Considerable involvement in strategic event planning.
• Proven experience in evaluating current events and implementing these learnings in future project plans.
• Experience in evaluating new event fundraising opportunities.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with an ability to prioritise, plan and manage a complex and varied workload
• Able to manage and analyse events and participant data via database management systems
• Excellent networking and interpersonal skills with the maturity and ability to communicate with a wide range of supporters, colleagues, supplier etc.
• A willingness to travel in the UK and to attend and assist at events during evenings and weekends, for both the national and community teams
• Highly organised, efficient, methodical approach to work with strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Flexible enough to work on own initiative but also team focused
• Supportive, reliable and enthusiastic team member

For a full job description and person specification, please see the link on the left hand side of the page.

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. 

Job Title: Senior Fundraising Officer (Acquisition)

Location: London/Hybrid

Salary: £40,064.15 per annum

Weekly Hours: 35

Reference: YMC1027914

We’re looking for an ambitious individual, with a strong relationship-partnership mindset, and a passion for all things direct marketing.

It’s an exciting time to join the growing Fundraising team at YMCA England & Wales. You’ll join supportive, highly ambitious colleagues and be a key contributor in delivering the growth strategy for RoomSponsor, unrestricted cash and regular giving acquisition activities.

We’re looking for an expert in charity fundraising, someone who is solutions-focussed and takes an audience-led approach to decision-making. You’ll have demonstrable project management experience where you drove activities that achieved high-performing results. You’ll be able to spot unique, cost-effective and scaleable opportunities to shape and grow the Acquisition Programme.

As Senior Fundraising Officer you will:

• Deliver campaign targets through collaborative and timely project management of restricted and unrestricted activities – old and new.
• Be a curious mind and always on the lookout for new opportunities that would be cost-efficient, to help implement and contribute to, the Individual Giving growth strategy.
• Be a supportive and approachable colleague with a partnership mentality, working closely with both internal and external staff members to solve problems and achieve outcomes.

Across England and Wales, YMCA runs as a federation with 85 local YMCAs working independently to support young people to belong, contribute and thrive in their communities. We’re the largest provider of safe, supported accommodation for young people in England and Wales. We provide a home for more than 20,000 people experiencing homelessness each year.

YMCA England & Wales acts as a national council, supporting each local YMCA within our federation, enabling the development of national programmes and acting as a national voice with Government and decision-makers.

We can’t wait to read your application. Please submit your up to date CV and covering letter (no more than 2 pages A4).

Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are currently under-represented throughout YMCA England & Wales. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.

Job Title: Database & Insight Manager- VAC107

Working Hours: 37.50 per week (Flexible and part-time working offered by agreement) 

Salary: £40,000 per annum 

Contract: Permanent

Deadline: Wednesday, 9 October 2024

Telephone Screening: Ongoing

Interviews to take place: Wednesday, 16 October 2024

Location: Leeds with flexibility to work from home

 Do you want to work for a Charity that offers flexible working, training and development and a culture that is committed to the health and wellbeing of its employees?  Do you have a keen passion for all things data related and experience in manipulating and processing complex data sources? If so, we want to speak to you.

Leeds Hospitals Charity

Leeds Hospitals Charity is proud to support Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. At Leeds Hospitals Charity, we work with NHS staff to improve the experience of patients and families. We are passionate about healthcare and about making our hospitals amazing.

People are central to everything we do at the Charity.  Our home city of Leeds is multicultural, and we embrace its diversity. Difference is to be celebrated, it inspires innovation and makes us stronger. For us equality, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental principles. They underpin our goal to support the communities of the hospitals in Leeds.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Individual Giving, the Database and Insight Manager role will help to continue to transform the way the Charity uses data to make decisions and support our fundraising strategy.

The post holder will directly manage a team of 3 and will be responsible for ensuring the CRM is kept up to date and accurate as well as providing the Charity with the best possible insight, tracking, recording, and processing of all supporter interactions.

The person will: 

· Develop and provide robust, high quality and insightful KPI reports, dashboards and analysis for each area of the charity.

· Inform and update the Head of Individual Giving and Director of Fundraising on response patterns, donor profiles and trends within our database, providing insightful and accurate data to underpin strategic fundraising decision making and informing marketing campaigns.

· Work closely with the Supporter Care Manager/Supporter Care Team on projects and initiatives that will help with loyalty, retention and engagement of our supporters.

· Lead on fundraising wide data product development and take responsibility for data protection compliance/GDPR, in collaboration with the Head of Individual Giving and Governance Team.

· Document and set approaches to manage change and improvement of data capture processes across the teams.

· Lead on new projects relational to our data and processes such as data retention schedules and improvement of existing and new automations.  

The successful candidate will:

· Have experience in managing and leading a team.  

· Be able to manipulate and process complex data sources, analysing supporter data.

· Have proven experience of gathering and analysing data, extrapolating meaningful insights and producing recommendations.

· Have strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret results and draw conclusions and high-quality analysis.

· Have good knowledge of Excel including formulae, pivot tables and graphs.

For more details on the charity and role, please visit our website. 

Benefits:

· 27 days holiday a year plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional holiday

· Flexible and Hybrid Working

· Volunteer Days

· Unlimited access to our online Learning & Development Portal

· Line Management Training Programme

· Pension scheme- 5% employer contribution

· Annual pay review

· Health & Wellbeing support including:

o access to an Employee Assistance Programmes and trained Mental Health First Aiders

· Life Insurance Protection

· Cyclescheme

· Car Lease Scheme

· NHS Blue Light Card and Discounts

As a Disability Confident Employer we commit to offering all applicants who consider themselves to have a disability an interview if they demonstrate they possess the essential skills and experience required for the role. Please advise on your covering letter if you consider yourself to have a disability.

Thank you for taking the time to apply for our position. We appreciate your interest in Leeds Hospitals Charity. If your application is selected to continue in the interview process, a member of our HR Team will be in contact with you before the scheduled interview date.

Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease! We’re partnering with Kidney Research UK to recruit a Philanthropy Manager to implement and grow the charity’s major giving strategy. This role is working on a hybrid working basis, working from from their offices in Peterborough once a fortnight, and can be worked on a full time (37.5) or a minimum of 30 hours per week basis. 

The successful candidate will develop high level relationships with new and existing major donors, building high-class relationships through understanding donor motivations, delivering tailored communications and creating a bespoke donor journey, as well as thinking strategically about growing philanthropic income for the long term. Key duties include:

· Deliver, build and effectively implement the Philanthropy strategy, with a focus on raising significant income from the mid to high value portfolio and developing new relationships.

· Manage and build established relationships with our existing portfolio of high value donors and influential supporters, providing excellent levels of stewardship across all donors.

· Develop and identify new opportunities to build a pipeline of major supporters. This will include leading and supporting approaches to new prospects and developing new strategies for cultivation.

We’re looking for the following skills and experience:

· Experience and ability to confidently make successful major gift asks, with a track record of securing high value gifts.

· Excellent relationship building skills with a range of stakeholders, internally and externally.

· Confident interpersonal skills and an ability to deliver engaging, persuasive proposals and presentations to potential donors and partners.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work with Eldon Housing Association.  We are looking for a skilled People and Resources Manager to support Eldon Housing’s Head of People and Resources and the wider team. 

Initially on a 12 months fixed term appointment, you will make a significant contribution to the future direction of Eldon, adding value, ideas, inspiration and really drive forward our continued success. There are fantastic opportunities to take forward an independent and sustainable organisation with future development plans.

This is a varied and exciting role, with responsibilities for:

• Providing a first-class people-first HR service; implementing policies and procedures. 
• Managing day-to-day employee relations issues, providing guidance to managers on disciplinary and grievance procedures, sickness absence and other ER cases.
• Developing staff engagement and wellbeing initiatives, including forums and internal communication strategies.
• Manage the day to day running of the office, acting as Office Manager

You will be joining Eldon Housing at an exciting time in its development and transformation.  We have a new People and Resources Team, with the Head, HR Officer and Central Services & Resources Administrator, and we are looking for someone to support us on our journey to be the best that we can be in all that we do.

To find out more about our work please visit our website.

The ideal person for this role will have strong experience in a HR Manager or Advisory role, and used to leading on ER cases, with a “can-do” attitude.  Knowledge of HR systems is a must. 

We have some great staff benefits here at Eldon, including:

• Healthcare Cash Back Plan worth up to £1,300 per year on your routine healthcare costs.
• Employee Advice Line, offering a 24-hour confidential advice service.  
• Reward Me Now membership (exclusive discounts),
• Employee Recognition Schemes, including Employee Excellence Award Additional annual leave with qualifying service. 
• A comprehensive induction and training programme with ongoing development.
• Genuine career development opportunities

We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis therefore early applications are advised.  We reserve the right to close the job early if we receive a high quality or quantity of applicants.     

Upon receipt of a CV, long-listed candidates will then be invited to complete an application form, detailing full employment history and suitability for the role.

Strictly no contact from recruitment agencies

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required 

Eldon Housing is committed to Equality & Diversity

We will process your data for recruitment purposes only.

Eldon Housing Association – Passionate – Professional - Caring

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead Tearfund's UK and International Partnerships Team as they embark on an ambitious mission to double their high-value income over the next five years. If you're passionate about making a global impact, have a heart for transformational change, and thrive in strategic leadership, this role could be your calling.

Tearfund is a Christian organisation who work with local churches and organisations in over 50 countries to tackle the complex challenges of poverty and support the lives of those in greatest economic need, through sustainable development, and by responding to disasters and challenging injustice. Their vision is to see people freed from poverty, living transformed lives and reaching their God-given potential.

As Head of UK and International Partnerships, you will play a pivotal role in the future of Tearfund's fundraising strategy, leading a talented team of over 20 people dispersed across the UK and globally. Your challenge? To guide your team in building and nurturing high-value relationships with individuals, churches, trusts, and foundations in both the UK and internationally. With an ambitious goal to grow income from £10 million to £20 million, this role offers a unique opportunity to help Tearfund continue to deliver life-changing work around the world.

We're seeking a dynamic leader with deep experience in high-value donor engagement, who thrives in building cross-cultural relationships and managing complex, high-stakes projects. Your expertise in strategic planning and fundraising, paired with a strong Christian faith, will allow you to connect meaningfully with supporters and bring innovative ideas to Tearfund's partnerships.

Your leadership will be vital in shaping a team culture of growth, ambition, and spiritual leadership. You’re someone who sees fundraising as more than just a numbers game - you see it as a ministry, building a network of supporters who share a heart for Tearfund’s mission.

For more information, please contact Adam Stacey, Managing Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*In accordance with the equality act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the postholder is a practicing evangelical Christian and in agreement with the Tearfund statement of faith.

Closing date: 16 October 2024
Interviews with Charisma: Must be completed by 17 October 2024
Interviews with Tearfund: 24 October 2024

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 everyday equality for disabled people.

As Senior Individual Giving Fundraiser, you’ll work as part of the Public Fundraising team responsible for managing a portfolio of Individual Giving campaigns from inception through to evaluation to generate funds, improve engagement and increase life-time value of existing supporters.

Permanent, 35 hours per week

Location: Here East Press Centre, 14 East Bay Lane, London, E15 2GW with working from home most of the time. 

The role 

In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for project leading on our retention campaigns, coordinating with a number of different stakeholders, both internal and externally.

• Be expected to manage budgets

• Provide a data and insight-led, audience-focused and rewarding supporter journey that maximises lifetime value of the supporter.

• Work with the Supporter Retention Lead to deliver campaigns against agreed budgets

For more information about the role’s responsibilities, and the skills and experience required please use the apply link to go to the full job description on the Scope website. 

About you

The successful applicant will:

• Be an excellent fundraiser with vast experience managing large scale retention campaigns, including but not limited to direct mail, tele-fundraising and digital.

• Have an interest in testing new campaigns, and a passion for raising funds to enable Scope to continue the work that they do.

Please make sure you explain in your application, with examples, how you can meet these important skills.

We ask you to show an appreciation of Scope’s values and our ambition of everyday equality for disabled people. 

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. 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:

• 27 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.

How to apply

If you want to become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you.

Click the apply button to create an account and complete your application form. 

We welcome all applications by 11:59pm BST on Sunday 6 October 2024.

Interviews to take place in week commencing 14 October 2024.

About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats. 

The Role:  

• Developing products and processes to meet income delivery and tree planting targets 
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop models to aid decision making within the Products and Donations area, including forecasting of tree sales. 
• Work with suppliers whilst ensuring alignment with organisational and sustainability values 
• Manage relationships with the Trust’s creative and media agencies, and with teams across the organisation 
• Oversee the development and management of tree products including the online shop 
• Whilst the focus is on trees, there will be scope to work across multiple product areas during this fixed term contract, helping to improve reporting and drive decision making based on data and insight.? 
• This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required no more than once per month. There may also be a requirement for additional supplier visits with some overnight stays.
• This is a 12-month fixed term contract (Maternity Cover) working 30 hours per week 

The Candidate: 

• You are an experienced manager with specific skills in product development  
• You have a strong background in working with colleagues to build robust models to understand product profitability and stock forecasting 
• You have excellent analytical skills and be proficient in Excel and other forecast modelling tools 
• You have strong budgeting and stock management skills 
• You may have experience of forecasting within the retail sector 
• This will be a varied role, so you possess strong leadership, marketing, communication and project management skills, and the ability to problem solve  
• You will have line management or supervisory experience 

Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer: 

• Enhanced Employer Pension 
• Life Assurance 
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options 
• Generous Annual Leave 
• Enhanced Parental Pay 
• Employee Assistance Programme 

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Woodland Trust embraces diversity and inclusion. We want our team to reflect the UK's diverse community. We support people from all backgrounds to apply, especially those who are under-represented. 

Application Advice: Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply. Your enthusiasm for the environment and our core values—Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count—are what matter most. We also keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows your experience and passion for the role. 

Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. We look forward to hearing from you and working together to make a positive impact on our planet. 

Be the Change: Empower Women, Transform Lives

Join The Haven Wolverhampton as their new Grants & Fundraising Manager and play a key role in securing vital funds that support women and children affected by domestic abuse.

Job Title: Grants & Fundraising Manager
Location: The Haven Wolverhampton
Department: Income Generation
Line Manager: Senior Leadership Team
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
Status: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Applicants: Women only (Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010)

About The Haven Wolverhampton:

The Haven is a vital organisation dedicated to supporting women and children who are vulnerable to domestic abuse and homelessness. They believe in providing a safe and nurturing environment where women can rebuild their lives and regain their independence. As part of their team, you will help create lasting impact, empowering women and their families to thrive.

The Role:

They are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Grants & Fundraising Manager to lead their income generation efforts. You'll take ownership of their fundraising strategy, nurture donor relationships, and manage the grant application process-ensuring sustainable funding to continue delivering their life-changing services. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will drive innovative income-generating activities, lead a small team, and make a tangible difference in the lives of the women and children they support.

Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a fundraising strategy to diversify income streams.
- Research and identify new funding opportunities (trusts, foundations, corporate sponsors).
- Lead the preparation of grant applications and manage a detailed grant pipeline.
- Build and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and stakeholders.
- Line manages the Grants Officer and support their professional growth.
- Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and prepare impact reports for funders.

Who They're Looking For:

A proactive, strategic thinker with:
- Proven experience in fundraising and grants management.
- Strong writing skills for grant proposals and funding applications.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Leadership experience in managing a small team.
- The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- A passion for women's rights and commitment to gender equality.

Experience in the charity sector, particularly with women's organisations, would be an advantage.

Why Join Them?

In addition to making a profound impact, you'll enjoy a range of benefits, including:
- 27 days annual leave (with an option to purchase up to 5 additional days)
- Flexible working arrangements, 1 day in the office with 4 days working home
- Generous maternity leave, private healthcare, pension (6%), and Employee Assistance Programme
- Free parking, tea, and coffee
- Opportunities for professional development, training, and growth
- Work with a team that champions women's and children's rights.

How to Apply:

Ready to make a real difference? If you're passionate about empowering women and want to be part of a team transforming lives every day, we'd love to hear from you. Send your CV to Priya Vencatasawmy at Charity People for more information.

*Please note: This position is being advertised on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, if this affects you in anyway, please get in touch with Priya Vencatasawmy at Charity People*

This role is restricted to women due to the sensitive nature of their work. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Disability Business Partner – Team Lead

Business Disability Forum is the leading business membership organisation in disability inclusion. We are trusted partners, working with business, Government and disabled people to improve the life experiences of disabled employees and consumers, by removing barriers to inclusion.

• We work with over 570 members employing around 20% of the UK workforce and an estimated 8 million people worldwide.
• We advise, support and encourage businesses (many of them global) to become more disability-smart.
• We influence policymakers by representing the voice of employers, disabled employees and consumers.
• We provide evidence-based thought leadership on how business affects the lives of disabled people.
• We help effect changes in business practices, products, services and policies that positively impact the life experiences of disabled people, and also benefit business.

The role

To lead the Disability Business Partners team. The Disability Business Partner team engage with and develop productive working relationships with the BDF membership.

The Disability Business Partner – Team Lead will recruit new members working and contributing to a highly developed, closely monitored and constantly refined membership recruitment strategy. Secondly the Disability Business Partner – Team Lead will have direct responsibility for their assigned Members and ensuring each of their Members uses the members services available most appropriate to them and takes opportunities to introduce our paid for services where it is beneficial to the Member.

The requirement

• Proven track record of staff and/or team management.
• Track record of successfully providing paid for solutions meeting agreed financial targets.
• Experience of providing support and advice to experienced professionals.
• Able to maintain accurate data collection records and recognise the importance of such
• Able to priorities a full contact list and workload.
• A thorough understanding of the sales process and an ability to motivate the Team to achieve and exceed targets.

For the full job description and person specification of this role and instructions on how to apply please visit our website below via the button below:

How to apply

Applications should be by CV and a supporting statement, of up to 400 words, detailing why you think you would be suitable for the role. If you require any adjustments to the application process please contact Barnaby Powell as set out below. Applications should be addressed to Barnaby Powell, HR & Office Manager, Business Disability Forum, , Dowgate Hill House, 14-16 Dowgate Hill London EC4R 2SU. If you are submitting your application by email please do so to barnabyp @ businessdisabilityforum .org .uk

• Closing date for applications: Sunday, 6 October 2024.
• First interviews are planned for the week commencing 14 October 2024.
• Second interviews are likely to take place in the week commencing 21 October 2024.

Business Disability Forum is committed to ensuring that all its information, products and services are as accessible as possible to everyone.

If you wish to discuss anything in regards to accessibility or if you require alternative formats please contact Barnaby Powell by email at the address above or by telephone on 020-7403-3020.

For further information on Business Disability Forum please refer to our website via the button below.

Equal opportunities

We are committed to becoming disability-smart and an employer of choice irrespective of race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, or pregnancy and maternity. The ethical and business case of ensuring that our workforce is representative of wider society is at the heart of what we do. When we are recruiting, disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria will be offered an interview.

At FearFree we are proud to deliver services across the Southwest to those impacted by domestic abuse, and we’re excited to be expanding our offer, with the introduction of a new Rediscovering Independence through Support and Empowerment (RISE) Service.

As a Support Advisor working part time or full time, you will be a fundamental part of our team, supporting the delivery of the RISE programmes and the development of the service. The service will provide a range of trauma-informed and person-centred support, focused on supporting those impacted by abuse to access education, training, employment or volunteering.

You will be responsible for providing trauma informed support through group work and 1-1 support. Working alongside a team of practitioners across our geographical patch in Wiltshire, the project aims to:

• Increase volunteers in FearFree and support people to access volunteering opportunities externally.
• Support individuals impacted by abuse to access training and employment.
• Help people access bespoke apprenticeships and internships.
• Support service users to increase and advance work related skills, such as the development of CVs, financial management and IT skills.
• Raise awareness of this agenda to a wider network.

The service will support victims of Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence and Stalking aged 15 and above, alongside perpetrators of Domestic Abuse – empowering victims and reducing the risk of recidivism for perpetrators.

Our ideal candidate will have experience in working with vulnerable people and an understanding / experience of the Education, Training and Employment (ETE) sector. They will have an understanding of trauma informed practice and ideally have experience implementing this within group and 1-1 settings. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate an understanding of Employability skills and will demonstrate the ability to proactively engage with both local employers and local support networks/organisations to promote the skills of the individuals they are supporting.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a new service and make a real impact. You’ll have the chance to work closely with a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who are committed to making a difference in people’s lives.

We believe in providing a supportive and inclusive working environment, and we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and grow in your role. If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding position where you can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at FearFree and help us to provide vital support to those who need it most.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks

• Work closely with the service manager to set up and develop the service, supporting its ongoing growth and expansion.
• Triage and assess service users to consider their suitability for the RISE Service.
• Utilise a trauma informed approach to help people return to or access ETE.
• Support individuals to increase work related skills, such as the development of CV writing, financial management and IT skills.
• Work with a diverse client group, creating bespoke action and support plans for each individual.
• Facilitate group support sessions in addition to one-to-one support.
• With support and advice from the Service manager, support and help develop new groups following a trauma informed approach.
• Build and further developing relationships/links with ETE providers and corporate partners to expand the provision for our service users.
• Risk assess those you are supporting and take proactive action to address risk and safeguarding concerns.
• Play an active role in the recruitment process of volunteers in addition to management of volunteers, ensuring they are kept up to date and involved in the organisation, and able to support our service users.
• Ensure risk assessments are completed where required and safety plans are completed on time and regularly.
• Work closely with the services across FearFree, developing close working relationships and supporting clients who may be accessing support from our other services.
• Record all contact with service users and abide by confidentiality requirements.
• Record and monitor data to enable the service to be fully evaluated.

Access to a car for travel across our area is a requirement for this role.

For a full job description/person specification, please follow the link on this website. The closing date for this role is Friday, 11th October 2024, with interviews currently scheduled to take place on Friday 18th October.

FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued.