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We are looking for a confident and driven marketer who is eager to join a hard-working and ambitious direct marketing team. As the fastest growing medical research charity in the UK, we’re proud that the direct marketing team is continuing to produce highly successful campaigns, driving income and acquiring the most engaged new supporters.
As Senior Direct Marketing Officer in a FTC role, you will operate with a level of autonomy, build excellent agency relationships and deliver outstanding fundraising campaigns. A focus on results will be vital but how these are achieved will also form a large part of the role; considering the non-financial measures of quality in addition to more traditional measures of success.
Working with a number of teams and suppliers, you’ll be delivering direct marketing activity through a range of channels and media. The programme is an evolving one with change and growth happening in a lot of interesting areas. Your role will be to help to develop the supporter acquisition programme; taking responsibility for running large projects that will improve the long-term success of campaigns. You’ll also be responsible for delivering exceptional fundraising campaigns to achieve ambitious income targets.
In addition to this, you will be responsible for line managing the Acquisition Direct Marketing Executive who will support the Direct Marketing Acquisition team in achieving their targets.
This is a 12-month fixed term contract, or on return of the substantive post holder, to cover a period of maternity leave.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
Campaign Management
· Plan, manage and deliver successful campaigns across a range of channels and media.
· Manage projects that will improve the long-term success of campaigns.
· Deliver motivational fundraiser training and develop engaging fundraiser materials with agency stakeholders to ensure high-quality fundraising.
· Ensure compliance and adherence to regulation and codes of practice is considered in all campaign activity. This could include mystery shopping and call listening.
· Work closely with Data and Digital teams to ensure effective processes are worked to and full campaign evaluation is possible.
· Continuous improvement through test and learn principles across all activity.
· Integration of campaigns across the charity to drive maximum value.
· Development of compelling communications and materials to support all activities.
People management
· Management and development of the Acquisition Direct Marketing Executive.
· Ensure direct report has clear, SMART objectives and a development plan in place.
· Complete routine 1-1 meetings and annual appraisals.
· Ensure direct report has goals and a development plan written up which are routinely reviewed.
· Agency relationship management across a variety of partners and suppliers, from building relationships and negotiating, to routine performance reviews.
Planning and budgeting
· Input to annual planning and development of individual giving campaigns.
· Compilation of detailed income and expenditure campaign budgets.
· Work with Direct Marketing Manager in developing the Acquisition programme and strategy.
· Input to monthly forecasting and regular reporting across a range of financial and non-financial KPIs.
Finance and reporting
· Ensure daily campaign tracking and reporting.
· Routine end of campaign reviews and analysis.
· Ongoing reporting on long-term success measures, such as attrition and ROI.
· Invoice reconciliation and processing for timely payment.
· Non-financial KPI trend reporting, such as opt-out/in rates and quality scoring.
What we are looking for:
· Reporting and ability to understand complex data sets.
· Understanding of compliance in fundraising.
· Campaign management.
· Briefing and working with external suppliers.
· Direct marketing across a range of media and routes to market.
· Copy writing and proof reading.
· Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
· Focus on results and continuous improvement.
· Excellent attention to detail.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to communicate with people of all levels
· Agency management skills.
· Project management skills.
· Use of CRM or database systems.
· Strong team player and self-motivator.
· Flexibility to work some unsocial hours and willingness to travel independently.
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £36,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 4th August 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 12th August 2014. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, your CV will be anonymised as part of the selection process. Should you need any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, then please do contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK:
Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.
In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.
In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is seeking a Church Buildings Adviser – Buildings for Mission to play a key role within the Parish Property & Fundraising team, based from Pimlico, London!
Job Summary
The Church Building Advisor (CBA) works within the Parish Property & Fundraising team to manage a small grants programme for eligible priority parishes, focusing on unlisted buildings in poor condition and areas of high deprivation. The objective is to support the improvement of building maintenance by distributing around 22 small grants to parishes over two years.
The Church Buildings Support Officer will work closely with colleagues across the Parish Property & Fundraising directorate, including the Development & Fundraising Team, Church Buildings Advisers and Asset Managers, and teams with Archdeacons and Compassionate Communities, to deliver a well-rounded package of support for parishes to repair and improve their buildings.
Job responsibilities
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Support sustainability of LDF portfolio buildings.
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Promote Capital Vision 2030 and Open Churches initiative.
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Manage a small grants program: assess applications, evaluate outcomes, and adjust.
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Advise PCCs on repair and maintenance projects.
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Identify match funding with the fundraising team and record grants.
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Guide PCCs on project development, work stages, and external funding.
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Write technical briefs and support commissioning specialist advice.
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Review construction documents and assist PCCs with procurement for projects up to £100k.
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Organize site visits for building repair strategies.
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Liaise with stakeholders like Historic England and local conservation officers.
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Advise on green energy, suppliers, and tariffs.
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Identify and communicate quick wins for carbon reduction.
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Respond to queries on decarbonisation and heating solutions.
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Collaborate with archdeacons and DAC members on casework.
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As NZC lead, report progress, identify barriers, and suggest solutions.
Expected Outcomes
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Distribution of c.22 small repair and maintenance grants.
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Established and overseen monitoring and evaluation of c. 22 projects.
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Assisted with the assessment of the Diocese of London's places of worship property portfolio and helped develop a prioritised strategy for the church estate.
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Assisted with assessing QI reports and updated the Church Buildings Review.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential
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Experience working within one or all of the following: Faculty Jurisdiction Rules, Town & Planning Act, or Listed Building Consent processes
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Experience in project report writing
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Understanding of building construction and repair; Understanding principles & challenges of decarbonisation of both unlisted as well as heritage buildings
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Good data and statistical analysis skills; ability to maintain systems to record and collate data in a manner transparent and clear to all team members
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Personable and able to work with people of all abilities and a variety of perspectives
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Organised and able to juggle multiple tasks; prioritise.
Desirable
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Building Surveyor in training, or Part 2 / 3 Architect, Prince2 certification
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Practical experience in working with historic buildings and methods of investigation, and specialist conservation work and maintenance
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Procurement processes for goods and services
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Good knowledge of secular and ecclesiastical architectural history and associated technical language.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.
About the London Diocesan Fund
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocesan of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway.
The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.
We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.
Benefits of working with us
The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:
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Competitive remuneration package
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27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
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15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
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Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
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Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months’ of employment
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Season ticket loans of public transport
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Access to Benenden Health Insurance
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EAP counselling through Health Assured
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Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
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Two additional paid days for community volunteering
Endometriosis UK Support Services are a lifeline for those affected by endometriosis who have nowhere else to turn while they wait for a diagnosis, treatment, and care. We run a successful helpline delivered by volunteers with lived experience of endometriosis, who understand the challenges of living with the disease. Our volunteers provide vital emotional and practical support to those affected by endometriosis.
We have experienced an increasing demand for our services, with a 1230% increase in calls to our Helpline between 2020-2023. The pandemic has left a legacy of delays accessing endometriosis surgery, treatment, and care. Waiting lists across the country are now 60% longer than prepandemic levels. Even with a diagnosis, support can be difficult to access. 72% of those with endometriosis were not given any written information when diagnosed, and 81% report endometriosis has negatively impacted their mental health.
Thanks to the generous support of the community, we are now in the position to expand our support services to include a new specialist support line. The new nurse-led support line recognises the growing need for specialist advice and information offered endometriosis community.
We are looking for an endometriosis clinical nurse specialist to lead on this service, delivering phone and email support for those affected by endometriosis. Working closely with the Head of Support and Information and Specialist Advisor, the Support Line Manager will contribute to the set-up, launch and delivery of this service. This will include recruiting two helpline advisors and designing methods of monitoring and evaluation.
We would accept a job share ensuring the partnership covered 5 days a week, 8.5 hours a day.
Location: Remote or Office-based (London Bridge) or Hybrid (2 days working from home).
Closing date for applications: 1pm Friday 9th August
Interview dates: Will take place around Tuesday 27th August (Exact dates to be confirmed).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- £37,062 per year
- Full-time – 37.5 hours per week
- Permanent contract
- Based in Beckenham/Orpington, with travel required across all SEL Mind boroughs
- Hybrid working considered in line with policy
The Benefits Service within SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems to navigate the benefits system and challenge unfair decisions. The service currently operates across Bromley, Lewisham and Greenwich, delivered in partnership with local NHS. It includes dedicated welfare benefits specialists who provide casework support, and a cross-area team of volunteers who assist with form filling and assessments for health and disability benefits.
The Casework Manager will play a key part in the service, providing line-management and supervision to a team of welfare benefits specialists, and on-site supervision for South East London Mind’s weekly form-filling clinic. The post-holder will lead on making sure that we are delivering high-quality and accurate advice in a way which meets the needs of our clients.
We are looking for people with significant experience of working within welfare benefits, including providing representation at appeals, and giving advice on complex entitlement issues. A strong understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems, and experience of management and supervising the work of others (whether staff or volunteers) are also essential to this role.
Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Closing date: Sunday 4th August (11:59pm)
Likely interview date: Wednesday 14th August
SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.
SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.
Read more about staff benefits and why staff love working here on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Corporate Partnerships
Salary: £45,000 depending on experience.
Location: Hybrid – as an outward facing role we want to give you the flexibility to be out there inking up with prospects, so we’re very flexible on the requirement to attend the office in Fleet. Regular catchups with the wider team are obviously important but can be facilitated via online meetings or in person bi-weekly in the office.
Hours: 35-hour per week – nominally 9.00am to 5pm but flexible to accommodate (Reduced hours considered for the right candidate)
You could help 1million children live their best lives...
Wooden Spoon is a dynamic and impactful charity dedicated to transforming the lives of children and young people through the power of the rugby community.
Our supporters in thirty-eight regions across UK and Ireland, generously raise over a £million every year through events, donations, and challenges. In turn we provide grants to local charities who work to give the best life opportunities to children living with disabilities, those disadvantaged and those disengaged from society.
Use your conversation to be a corporate convertor…
As Wooden Spoon’s Head of Corporate Partnerships, we’re passing you Wooden Spoon’s 40-year legacy of supporting over a million children to live their best lives, for you to convert corporates onto our Wooden Spoon’s team. Over the next 5 years we’re looking to help the next million and we need you on our front row.
We have identified corporate funding as one of our largest growth areas. This is a new role which will take a lead in developing and driving forward our new business partnerships strategy. You’ll be able to shape the new strategy alongside building upon the successful relationships with the corporate partners already supporting us.
If you’re an ambitious, experienced corporate fundraiser with a track record of winning, retaining, and developing high value partnerships within the charity, sports or arts sector, this is fresh opportunity to really mark your mark. If you’re ready to make a difference for the UK’s children, then we’d love to have you in our squad.
Closing date: 12 August 2024
Interview date: w/c 17 August 2024
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
No agencies please.
Sessional Worker- Various positions available
Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the skills, passion and energy to inspire and empower them? If yes, then you might be the perfect fit for our client’s Youth Worker roles in Burnt Oak, North London!
The aim of this amazing charity is to help improve the lives of young people in North London by providing a safe, fun, inclusive and nurturing space for them to grow in confidence, develop skills and build resilience. Do you want to use your artistic, sporting, creative, or media skills to change young people's lives? If you have a passion for supporting and developing young people, we want to hear from you!
Position: Sessional Worker- Various available
Location: Burnt Oak, North London.
Salary: £13.15 per hour and £15.12 per hour on Saturday evenings
Hours: Various hours available
About the role:
We are seeking people who can deliver engaging and fun activities for young people in various areas such as;
- Arts and Crafts
- Performing Arts
- Multimedia
- Climbing
- Sports
- Recreational/Youth Engagement
- Gym and Fitness
- Boxing & Martial Arts
- Cooking
- Health and well-being
- Hair & Beauty
You will be responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating the activities, as well as building positive relationships with the participants. You will also need to follow the policies and procedures of the organisation and ensure the safety and well-being of everyone involved.
About you:
To be successful in the role of Sessional Worker you will be a role model for young people and present a positive “can do” attitude
You will also need to bring with you the following skills and experience:
- Face-to-face activity delivery, working with young people both in groups and individually
- Experience in delivering a range of activities to young people within your specialist area
- Experience in supporting young people who are disaffected, underachieving, and/or have social/emotional barriers to participation
- Experience working in a team and alongside volunteers
- Understanding of issues affecting young people’s lives
- A willingness to work unsociable hours
About the organisation:
Our client is an independent charity and purpose-built youth centre for Barnet’s young people aged 8 to 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs. They support North London’s young people with three things they deserve and need; somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to. Open 6 days a week including school holidays, their vision ensure every young person is supported and empowered to reach their potential.
Join them in making a difference and raising the aspirations of young people across North London. They embrace diversity and welcome applications from individuals with non-traditional backgrounds. Safeguarding is paramount, and an enhanced DBS check is required. As an equal opportunity employer, they value individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
They very much welcome previous experience working as a Child and Youth Program Assistant, Assistant Youth Development Worker, Youth Worker, Child, and Youth Development, Youth Support Worker, Mental Health Youth Worker, Educational Youth Worker, Support worker Children, Young People, Youth Support Assistant, Behaviour Support Assistant, Residential Youth Worker, Child Care Worker, Gym teach, Sports, Fitness, Arts Teacher, Hair and Beauty Tutor, Martial Arts, Boxing, Climbing Instructor, Performing Arts Teacher, Arts and Crafts, Cooking Chef, #INDNFP etc.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
We have big goals over the next few years.
We're going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before.
Together we'll be working to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.
Team information
Will you join us?
Mind is seeking an experienced, dynamic and driven individual to join our team as a Corporate Partnership Manager (Team Lead). In this role, you will lead a team of five to manage and grow corporate partnerships to help us achieve our ambitious goals.
The Corporate Partnership Manager (Team Lead) is responsible for leading a team of give to manage and grow a portfolio of Mind's core corporate partners who predominantly deliver support to our core national services and unrestricted funding. You'll also work closely with the Head of Partnership Management to shape and deliver the team strategy and support the wider corporate partnerships team to raise £7 million in 2024-25.
Key duties and responsibilities
The post holder will:
-Lead the Core sub-team within the Corporate Partnership Management team to manage and grow high quality, mutually-beneficial corporate partnerships to achieve an income target of £1.5 million in 2024-25.
-Work closely with other team leads to create an ambitious, thriving and learning team environment.
-Work closely with the Head of Partnership Management to deliver the team strategy and culture, and deputise as required.
-Provide person-centred line management to 2 x Senior Corporate Partnership Officers.
-Support and coach the core sub-team to maximise financial and non-financial value from their corporate partners.
-Support team planning through input into financial projections, the preparation of income and expenditure budgets.
-Effectively manage team performance and deliverables via regular reporting on KPIs, financial forecasting and phasing, income allocation and expenditure reports.
-Manage a portfolio of corporate partnerships, ensuring excellent account management, impact reporting, and stewardship.
-Work to identify and secure growth opportunities within corporate partnerships, including financial and non-financial value e.g., pro-bono and GIK.
-Network and build strong relationships with key partner stakeholders to support long term relationships.
-Support Mind's Federation First approach through identification and development of local Mind opportunities with corporate partners.
-To be an ambassador, spokesperson and representative of Mind as required at events and in the media.
-Work closely with other members of Mind's Fundraising, Comms and Media departments to deliver excellent corporate partnerships.
-Ensure accurate data management using Mind's CRM system.
-Ensure that all activity complies with charity legislation and that adequate systems are established to meet audit requirements.
-Develop and maintain a strong knowledge of corporate partnerships and the external fundraising environment helping to spot opportunities and trends and mitigate risks.
-Undertake other duties that may, from time to time, be necessary and compatible with the nature and grade of this post.
Mind's equity statement
Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria in the personal specification.
Our client, a leading London university, is looking to recruit a full-time (35 hours per week) temporary Programme Officer to support them during this busy time in the lead up to the new academic year. This post will be working Monday-Friday, and the post will be working onsite each day in zone one, apart from the first two weeks where the post will be remote working. They are looking for someone to join them from Monday 19th August and will be until the end of October.
In this post, you will be working as a member of the programme administration team to ensure consistent management and delivery of the wide range of programmes through high quality administrative support. You will be responsible for providing a professional, supportive, responsive, and a personable service incorporating front-line support as the first point of contact for students and academic staff. Supporting processes across the whole academic cycle, ensuring accurate and timely record management across multiple systems is also a key part of the role.
To be considered for this post, you will have worked within a similar post, ideally within a higher education setting or similar organisation, you will have experience demonstrating strong people skills and confident in dealing with face-to-face queries under pressure and able to undertake programme admin tasks. Previous experience of SITS and other systems such as timetabling (Syllabus+), Moodle would be an advantageous, along with well-developed IT skills, including Microsoft Office. You will have an approachable, friendly manner, with the ability to remain calm and patient whilst dealing with sensitive and confidential information in a busy environment. Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate and distribute information.
The post is looking to start on the Monday 19th August, so you will need to be able to meet these timeframes for consideration.
If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest below and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below.
We have big goals over the next few years.
We're going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before.
Together we'll be working to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.
Team information
Will you join us?
The Philanthropy Officer will be a vital member of the high performing Philanthropy team, responsible for both hands-on fundraising as well as providing prospect research and administrative support. This fantastic role offers the opportunity to gain wide-ranging experience across high-value fundraising, learning from skilled and successful colleagues in a sector at the cutting edge of philanthropic activity and helping to raise an ambitious £2.5m in 2024/2025.
You will be responsible for proactively identifying and researching new supporters, coordinating introductory letters to newly established trust and foundations, processing income, thanking donors, ensuring accurate and compliant data keeping, and providing administrative support.
There will be plenty of learning and development opportunities, from contributing towards our high value events, working with colleagues on 6 figure opportunities and drafting and reviewing our communications.
If the above sounds interesting, we're keen to hear from you. Previous experience working in a charity sector isn't essential and we're happy to hear from candidates from various sectors who are keen to work for Mind and make a real difference to the lives of those of us experiencing mental health problems.
Key duties and responsibilities
The post holder will:
1. Coordinate the monthly small trusts mailing programme, refreshing mailing lists and ensuring communications are tailored and compelling.
2. Manage a small caseload of higher value supporters and prospects, ranging across trusts, foundations and individuals, and raise income by initiating and developing meaningful and enduring relationships to support Mind's charitable delivery.
3. With a range of tools, help build a strong and up to date pipeline of appropriate funders for the wider team by identifying and qualifying new prospects.
4. Manage the thanking process for unsolicited gifts and donations, ensuring personalised, timely and sensitive communication with funders.
5. Work closely with Income and Operations, Finance and CRM and Data teams to ensure all donations are processed in a timely and accurate way, have correct income codes, resolve income queries, transfers and discrepancies and ensure that the team receives timely reports in the appropriate format.
6. Input into annual and quarterly phasing of income: setting ambitious financial ask targets for donors and prospects in your caseload, carefully monitoring and reporting on progress of income, assessing risk to the budget to inform current and future financial years, and working to mitigate any loss of income.
7. Where required, help with ad-hoc prospect research and due diligence requests, completing and refreshing research profiles, using external resources and databases.
8. Provide support on stewardship event activities including coordination of guest lists, writing guest profiles, recording invites and activity on the database.
9. Support and coordinate team communications, including writing and reviewing copy for impact reports, newsletters, thank you letters and annual review mailings.
10. Ensure Mind's database has accurate and up to date records which adhere to Data Protection requirements and produce reports as required to help senior officers and managers analyse pipeline movement and income projection.
11. Undertake the accurate recording and maintenance of donor records on the database (Microsoft Dynamics), and other systems, adhering to business rules and protocols, Data Protection and Fundraising Regulations.
12. Stay informed of Philanthropy trends across the sector, actively participating in fundraising networking groups and bringing ideas to inform Mind's philanthropy activity.
13. Develop and maintain relationships with key internal contacts across departments such as External Relations, Mind Cymru and local Minds as appropriate.
14. Undertake any additional duties that may, from time to time, be necessary and compatible with the nature and grade of this post.
Mind's equity statement
Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria in the personal specification.
Due to service expansion, we have a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Practitioner to join Barnardo's as part of the Short Breaks and SHINE services in Rochdale.
Would you like the chance to work with Children, Young People and their families, delivering workshops for Parents/Carers and in sessions for Children and Young People?
We currently have one 30 hour post available.
Do you like working with children and Young people, and supporting them to make friends?
Short Breaks provide a range of social opportunity/activity groups for children and young people with SEND. Our groups include: Creative Club, Positive futures, Wildlife Warriors, Youth Club, Siblings and Act to SHINE.
Can you support parents by providing information and strategies for them to try at home?
SHINE is a block of sessions delivered over 6 weeks, supporting parents whose children have social/communication needs. It covers a range of topics including, brain development, understanding sensory needs, communication, promoting positive behaviour, sleep and SEN support in settings.
Covering the Greater Manchester areas, specifically Rochdale, it is essential to hold a valid UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle.
You will have
- Passion
- Commitment
- Confidence
Are you looking for a flexible role working evenings and weekends? Our short breaks groups run on Thursday, Friday evenings and all day Saturday's to accommodate the needs of the families we support.
Do you want to enhance your professional development? The role provides lots of opportunities to develop your skill set, knowledge and career progression going forward. The service has a comprehensive training offer including training around Child Protection. To be a successful, you will need to have the following:
- Experience of working with children, young people with SEND and their families.
- Excellent team working skills including the ability to confidently line manage. You will work as part of a team that covers the Greater Manchester area.
- Excellent organisational skills
- Safeguarding knowledge and good recording skills
- Use of a car
This service is dynamic, no two days are the same. You will work with a diverse range of families. The services run 52 weeks per year, Monday – Saturday.
Within Barnardo's, the job title for this role is Project Worker 1. This will appear on the job description. You will be supported by team managers and Childrens Services Managers within the service.
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you want to support people with mental health issues? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?
Can you demonstrate our values of Hope, Courage, Together and Responsive and want to be part of our mission to create opportunities for individuals to make choices, find their own solutions, build resilience and manage their whole life and wellbeing?
If the answer to all of these is yes, we want to hear from you.
Job title: Bounce Back Workers
Reference Number: 223
Reports to: Bounce Back Team Leader
Contract: One Year
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full time, Monday – Friday)
Based: Watford General Hospital/Watford Wellbeing Centre
Salary: £25,000 - £26,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience, inclusive of Outer London Weighting (OLW)
We have a vacancy for a Bounce Back Worker to join our team.
Working with the HMN Community Outreach Teams and the hospital staff to ensure patients are offered advice, information, and holistic support, the Bounce Back worker will use a recovery orientated approach working with patients on the ward, and in the local community, including in people’s homes.
About the Project
Herts Mind Network (HMN) has formed a partnership with Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust (HPFT) to deliver a one-to-one outreach service for people who are in hospitals across Hertfordshire.
About the Role:
The Bounce Back Worker will be based at Watford General Hospital and HMN Centres, promoting joint working between Watford A&E, creating a seamless pathway into community support for clients recovering from mental ill health.
The aims of the Bounce Back service are; to provide up to 16 sessions of emotional and practical support, advice and information to patients. We will visit patients on the ward and continue the sessions in the local community and in patient’s homes once discharged. We will facilitate a smooth and timely hospital discharge.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide practical and emotional support to encourage patients to develop their independence within their local community.
- Facilitate a smooth discharge from hospital back to the community.
- Have a solid understanding on the dual effect of mental health and drugs and alcohol.
- Monitor outcomes and evaluate the service.
- Ensure that the safety and wellbeing of patients using the service is monitored and reviewed regularly.
- Embed a person centred and recovery orientated approach in all aspects of the roles and responsibilities.
We offer:
- Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
- An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
- Ongoing training relevant to your role.
- An Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.
- Eligibility for blue light card.
Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle (or equivalent) is essential for this role.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 12th August at 5pm.
Interviews to be held on Thursday 15th August at our Watford Wellbeing Centre.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the ‘them’ and ‘us’ culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive.
We are delighted to have been accredited as a Living Wage Employer.
No agencies please.
Job title: Prospect Researcher
Location: North East England - fully remote
Salary: £15.39 - 17.14 p/h plus holiday pay
Contract: temporary
Duration: 12 months
Hours: 3-4 days a week (flexible working hours)
Do you have experience in as a Prospect Researcher, Research and Information Officer or a similar role?
Are you ready to enhance fundraising and alumni engagement efforts for a leading Russell Group university?
Be part of a leading UK university of 27,750 students from over 130 countries. Recognised for its research excellence in medicine, science and engineering, social sciences, and the humanities, the University is committed to addressing key societal challenges through its world-leading research and teaching in health, culture, technology, and the environment.
Join a forward-thinking Advancement Team responsible for fundraising, donation management, and alumni engagement. Your role will be pivotal in supporting financial aid, recent graduate support, and cutting-edge research through targeted fundraising initiatives.
This role is fully remote and offers flexible working arrangements. The role is predominately focusing on due diligence and report writing however you will be required to conduct prospect research and ratings.
As a Prospect Researcher you will be responsible for:
- Research Strategy: Develop and implement a research strategy to optimise fundraising efforts.
- Prospect Identification: Source and evaluate potential donors to guide fundraising activities.
- Reporting: Maintain a robust reporting system to measure and improve fundraising success.
- Compliance: Ensure adherence to data protection legislation and ethical donation policies.
- Training: Provide guidance on ethical fundraising practices to internal teams.
What you will need to be successful in the role:
- Previous experience as a Prospect Researcher or a similar role in higher education or not for profit sector
- A high level of accuracy and excellent attention
- Experience of planning, designing and delivering effective management reports
- An excellent understanding of data protection legislation and the requirements of compliance with these policies
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
About Citizens Advice Camden
Citizens Advice Camden is a well-respected local charity with 85 years’ experience of delivering free, independent and impartial information, advice and casework services which meet the changing needs of local residents. Our aims are to provide the independent, impartial, confidential and free advice people need for the problems they face and to improve the policies and practices that affect people’s lives.
We target our services at the most vulnerable in our community with our client profile closely matching local indices of deprivation. We identify trends to ensure our services remain agile and able to respond to changing and emerging advice needs.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity be in at the start of a new service funded by St Andrew Holborn, a local charity keen to support the provision of high quality advice services to meet the needs of people living within their area of benefit. The project is funded for three years which gives the opportunity to make connections with local partners and make a real impact on the advice needs of local people.
Our service will meet the needs of local people by offering a flexible model providing advice face-to-face in community locations and remotely by telephone. Advice areas will range between welfare benefits, housing, employment, consumer and more.
This role is hybrid working with the exact split between remote/onsite working being by agreement with the line manager to meet the needs of the project which could change over time. This role is not suitable for remote working only.
We offer this as either a Trainee Adviser or Generalist Adviser role depending on your current advice work experience. If you are not currently an experienced generalist adviser, you will already have experience of delivering Adviceline or similar services and be looking for an opportunity to train as a Generalist Adviser. You will follow an accelerated training programme to develop the adviser skills and experience needed to complete the Citizens Advice adviser training programme within the agreed timeframe and provide high quality, holistic generalist advice. You will be supported to provide the high quality advice needed to meet auditing and funder requirements whilst delivering to funder targets. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate that they meet the requirements of the role as set out in the person specification.
Full support will be provided to the successful candidate at either level to succeed in the role.
Closing date for applications: 9.00am, Wednesday 14 August 2024
Interview date: week commencing 19 August
Interviews will be held on Zoom.
Prison Facilitator - HMP Lincoln
Location: Lincoln
Salary: £27,584
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
Department: Prison delivery
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing illiteracy amongst people in prison?
Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led literacy and numeracy programmes across a number of prisons. We now have the opportunity to provide a service at HMP Lincoln Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our literacy and numeracy programme at HMP Lincoln, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.
Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.
This role will be prison-based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
Please note that interviews for this role will be conducted on a rolling basis and once the post has been filled the vacancy will be closed.
Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.
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Individual Giving Officer
Salary: £32K depending on experience
Location: Fleet, Hampshire (Hybrid, with expectation to be in the office two days a week)
Hours: Full-time – 35 hours per week
You could help 100,000 children a year live their best lives.
Wooden Spoon is a dynamic and impactful charity dedicated to transforming the lives of children and young people through the power of the rugby community.
Our supporters in thirty-eight regions across UK and Ireland, generously raise over a £million every year through events, donations, and challenges. In turn we provide grants to local charities who work to give the best life opportunities to children living with disabilities, those disadvantaged and those disengaged from society.
From record breaking on Everest, to regular giving, to running marathons. to canoeing across Scotland, the Wooden Spoon Family want you to help them climb even higher.
As a Wooden Spoon’s Individual Giving Officer, you will play a key role in creating and growing Wooden Spoon’s individual giving programme. It is an exciting new and varied role that will lead on the recruitment and stewardship of our individual giving programmes including, but not limited to regular donations, membership products, individual event fundraising challenges and stewardship of regular donors and legacy prospects.
You’ll bring a mix of fun and creativity, and your skills and track record in individual giving in a charitable environment. You’ll bring your organisational rigour in managing multiple income areas, membership database management and data led campaigns alongside personal stewardship and rapport with individual members and fundraisers.
This is an exciting role in a vibrant rugby community, which you can make your own and know that your work is helping thousands of children live their best lives.
Closing date: 12 August 2024
Interview date: w/c 17 August 2024
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
No agencies please.