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Are you hard-working and want your job to contribute to sharing God’s kingdom and alleviating suffering? Are you passionate about building strong relationships and inspiring supporters? Do you thrive when you work as part of a team towards ambitious targets? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

BMS World Mission is a Christian mission organisation founded in 1792, today we are working in around 30 countries over four continents. We are passionate about making Jesus known across the world and transforming the lives of those we serve.

We are looking for a part-time Individual Giving Officer to contribute to BMS’ fundraising strategy and goals through supporting sustainable growth and making BMS supporters feel valued.

You’ll need to be ambitious and learn fast to pick up all the communication and technical skills that this job requires. You will be involved in the day-to-day management of BMS' regular giving programme, participating in the thanking process for individual donors, and supporting in the development of new fundraising products. You will learn how to use our database to create reports on the development of individual giving. As a champion of supporter care, you’ll also be ensuring that every interaction our supporters have with you as a representative of BMS is inspiring and uplifting. In all of this, you’ll have the full support of a friendly, encouraging and collaborative team helping you to succeed.

Talent, potential and attitude are just as important to us as qualifications and experience, so please get in touch even if you don’t think you tick all the boxes quite yet. If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for supporter engagement and fundraising, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and help us make a difference.

Country: UK

Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire / Flexible working

This role can be office-based or hybrid. We are happy to appoint a candidate who lives too far from Didcot to attend the office regularly, if they are able to be flexible to come to Didcot as required. The cost of travel to BMS Didcot whether on a regular basis or infrequently, would be borne by the employee.

Employment type: Permanent, Part-time

Hours: 21 hours per week

Salary range: £25,855 to £30,678 per annum (pro-rata)

Closing Date: 9 am, Monday, 28 October 2024

Interview date: Wednesday, 6 November 2024

If you would like to discuss this role further, please feel free to contact Hannah Sanford, Individual Giving Manager, BMS World Mission.

Your new company
A high profile, London-based not-for-profit organisation.

Your new role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for developing and delivering accurate monthly management accounts and leading on budgeting and forecasting. The anticipated duration is for 6 months. Working arrangement: 2 days per week in the office.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant with strong, recent management accounting experience, ideally within the charity sector.

What you need to do now
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Purpose:

Women in Prison’s Advocates deliver high-quality, trauma-informed, independent advocacy for women in communities and in prisons, which focuses on early intervention, and holistic provision as part of a ‘whole system’ multi-agency response that looks to address the root causes of women’s offending.

The primary purpose of this role is to provide in-depth, ongoing support to a caseload of women who have been referred for support by prison staff, predominately the Mental Health In-Reach Teams and Primary Care Teams.

Key Responsibility Areas:

1. Provide high-quality, trauma-responsive advocacy and support to women in contact with the criminal justice system.

2. Maintain case management systems to ensure accurate and timely data recording.

3. Develop effective relationships with key stakeholders such as statutory and voluntary sector agencies.

About us:​​

At Greenhouse Sports, we’re on a mission to transform the lives of young people in deprived communities through sports and mentoring. If you are passionate about making a positive impact, creative, and driven to tell stories that resonate, we want you to join our growing team. We offer exciting opportunities to collaborate with top sports marketing agencies, work alongside Olympic athletes and celebrity ambassadors, and partner with globally recognised brands. This is your chance to amplify our life-changing work and grow your career in digital marketing!​​

The Role:​​

As our Digital Marketing & Communications Officer, you’ll be at the heart of telling the Greenhouse Sports story. You’ll lead our social media strategy, creating engaging content that inspires action and builds a strong online community across Instagram, LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), and Facebook. From showcasing our impact to promoting high-profile events like the London Marathon, you’ll work with leading partners, influencers, and our own inspirational team to shine a light on the young people's lives we’re transforming through the power of sport and mentoring.​

This role is perfect for someone early in their career who wants to dive into all aspects of digital marketing communications. You’ll have hands-on opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate with our Marketing & Communications Manager, all while playing a key role in exciting campaigns and projects that make a real difference.​​

What we offer:​

• Collaborate with industry leaders: Work with Olympic athletes, celebrity ambassadors, and globally recognised corporate partners.
   
• Lead creative campaigns: Take charge of our social media strategy, using data-driven insights to grow engagement and foster a community around our mission.
   
• Professional growth: We’re committed to your development—offering internal promotions, management training, and continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities. 
   
• Work-life balance: We value the quality of your work, not the hours you clock. Enjoy a healthy balance with flexibility and a no long-hours culture.
   
• Health & wellbeing: Access to Westfield Health insurance, 27 days of paid holiday, a personal wellbeing budget, and enhanced maternity pay after 2 years of service.​

Who you are:​

• Experienced, with a proven ability to create and execute successful campaigns, specifically on social media.
• A creative storyteller with a passion for, and talent in digital marketing and social media.
• Driven by a desire to support young people and communities facing significant challenges.
• A self-starter with strong organisational and communication skills.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, working with diverse teams to achieve meaningful results.​

Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion​​

Diversity, equality, and inclusion are core to who we are. We proudly embrace the unique experiences, perspectives, and talents that make up our team, promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their whole self to work. Our Diversity Champion Committee ensures that ED&I principles are embedded across our organisation, driving continuous improvement in this space.​​

Join us and be part of a team that was recently named one of the Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work 2024! If you're excited to make a difference and help amplify the voices of young people, apply today.​​​

Application Deadline: Thursday 17th October at 23:59 hrs​​. All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

Interviews will take place w/c 21st October ​​

Please ensure you have provided both your CV and Cover Letter to support your application ​​

Greenhouse Sports is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore applicants must be willing to undergo child protection training and screening including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and obtaining satisfactory references from past employers. 

Outreach Support Worker 

Southampton 

£19,277 progressing up to £20,292 (for 30 hpw) 

Permanent 

Part Time – 30 Hours per week 

Working 30 hours a week. Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7am to 6pm 

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you are able to support people every day?  Do you enjoy working in an environment where every day is different to the next?  Then this could be the role for you.

Our client has an opportunity for an Outreach Support Worker to join their unique team to provide support to their homeless clients.  

Within this role you will provide personalised and intensive support via assertive outreach to long-term rough sleepers in the city. Managing a caseload of clients, you’ll maintain clear and accurate records of the support offered, actions to be completed and outcomes achieved.

With a positive attitude towards your work and others, you’ll create dynamic risk assessments with a flexible and creative approach and liaise with statutory and voluntary agencies on behalf of clients including Homeless Day Centre.   

About you 

Previous experience in this type of work is not essential but you will have a real passion for wanting to work with homeless people.  Your values will match theirs; you will be committed to helping others and enjoy the real job satisfaction that this brings. 

You’ll have: 

• Clear verbal and written English skills 

• Good IT and keyboard skills 

• A polite yet assertive manner with the ability to self-motivate 

• A passion for working in a client/customer facing role 

• Knowledge of the benefits system and tenancy legislation 

• An interest and genuine concern for homelessness and related issues 

• Knowledge of voluntary and statutory agencies 

Experience of working with clients with a history of entrenched rough sleeping, substance misuse and/or mental health issues would be preferable and trauma informed care knowledge beneficial, but this is not essential. 

A full drivers’ licence and access to a vehicle would be preferable 

 

They reserve the right to close their adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Staff benefits, support and development 

Staff benefits include: 

• Pension with life cover 

• Generous holiday allowance 

• Extra mile awards for outstanding work 

• Work offers including discounted shopping vouchers, days out and holidays 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Confidential employee assistance programme including access to counselling 

• Employee voice – their Staff Council 

• Recruitment referral scheme 

They support and develop their staff by providing: 

• A comprehensive induction and training programme 

• Management training 

• Trauma-informed care training 

• Specialist training, coaching and development opportunities linked to personal development plans 

• Access to accredited qualifications 

• Mental Health First Aid training and provision 

• Access to counselling psychologists via their Psychology Service 

Do you have an understanding of drug, alcohol, offending and health related issues, and experience of working with adults in an addictions setting? All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Aquarius as a Complex Needs Practitioner.

We are looking for a Complex Needs Practitioner to join our team. Solihull Integrated Addiction Service (SIAS) is a partnership between four organisations jointly responsible for the delivery of the drug, alcohol and gambling services, in the Borough of Solihull. We offer services for adults who use or are affected by substance use and gambling.

Your challenge? As a Complex Needs Practitioner, you will be working with clients within various locations to support clients in addressing their substance needs using a person-centred approach, empowering them to reduce risk, increase resilience and achieve positive outcomes.

We are looking for an energetic and confident self-starter, you have a qualification in health/social care, youth and community work (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or above, DipSW, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Addiction Studies). Alternatively, we’ll consider candidates with experience of working in the substance misuse field with a commitment to complete NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care. As well as good knowledge of alcohol/drug and health related issues, you're used to liaising with voluntary and statutory agencies and health professionals and comfortable engaging with clients in a variety of service delivery settings. What’s more, you have a flexible approach, a commitment to the principles of confidentiality and excellent record keeping and Microsoft Office. You will need to be able to work flexibly in terms of working hours to support your clients.

In return, you can expect some great benefits, including 32 days' holiday, contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme and childcare vouchers, plus exceptional professional development and training opportunities.

This is a permanent full-time role requiring the post-holder to work 37 hours per week.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience.

This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted. 

To apply please submit a CV and supporting statement which should clearly outline your skills and experience.

Aquarius was a subsidiary of Richmond Fellowship, with both organisations being part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. On 1st June 2024 Richmond Fellowship merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. At the same time, Aquarius became a subsidiary of Humankind, with no impact to terms and conditions of employment. In October 2024, Humankind will be renamed to reflect the new organisation, of which Aquarius will remain a subsidiary.

OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE - GIVING PLATFORMS

Salary: £27,000 - £29,000 per annum

Reports to: Business Systems and Operations Manager

Department: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement

Location: Stratford w/ high-flex (1 - 2 days per week). We are open to further discussion around home-based working for the successful candidate.

Employment type: 12 month fixed-term contract / Internal Secondment

Working hours: 35 hours per week (we are open to Compressed Hours in this role)

Closing date: Sunday 13 October 2024, 23:55

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we we're looking for someone talented, someone passionate, someone like you.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Executive where you'll be responsible for providing outstanding operational support as part of the Business Systems & Operations Team in Events and Sports covering a breadth of activities and tasks, with a focus on the cashless giving service for CRUK, mapping and managing all processes necessary as well as managing the Giving Platforms inbox and with external platforms and suppliers.

What will I be doing?

• Building and maintaining excellent knowledge of the portfolio of Giving Platforms, and how they support our fundraising products and processes

• Owning the delivery and fulfilment of Cashless solutions e.g., contactless devices, including liaising with warehouses and internal post room, and supporting with teams' requests

• Owning briefing documents and FAQs collation to support with activities, gaining input from relevant stakeholders

• Supporting the Programme Manager and Operations Manager with collation of monthly comms to the business

• Supporting with monthly and quarterly reporting tasks and manual data and income reconciliation tasks

• Working with the Giving Platforms team, and wider stakeholders, to create and document agreed processes

• Administrating the team inbox; ensuring queries are handled within the team, or funnelled to relevant teams efficiently

• Maintaining excellent working relationships with internal teams and external partners and suppliers to deliver the priorities and shared goals of the Charity and product area.

What skills do I need to have?

• Excellent organisational skills and able to comfortably manage own workload

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent attention to detail

• Open to learning finance, IT, and other technical processes to facilitate the

• Extensive experience of Microsoft Office applications

• Able to build strong professional relationships and networks

• Good knowledge of GDPR and data protection policies

• Demonstrable problem-solving skills with a proven ability to show initiative and drive ideas forward.

What will I gain?

Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.

In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.

Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.

We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.

Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

About us

Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.

Contract duration: Fixed Term Contract until end of January 2025.

Hours: 35 per week (some out of office hours required including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, time off in lieu will be given in accordance with Crisis’ Flexible Working Policy)

Location: Crisis Skylight Newcastle, City House, City Rd, NE1 2AF, with occasional travel throughout the Northeast required to collect and distribute donations.

About the role

As the Christmas Warehouse Operative, you will work with the Volunteer & Involvement Lead and Event Coordinator, taking a lead role in managing the Christmas warehouse operations. You will work alongside a team of volunteers to sort donations and organise gift hampers. You will be responsible for driving a van to collect donations and goods across the Northeast, and effectively coordinating and managing donations.

You will also be responsible for supporting the team with administration and resourcing, and training volunteers who manage the safe delivery of the Crisis at Christmas event.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will be committed to ending homelessness and:

• Hold a full and valid UK/EU driver’s licence (max of 3 points)
• Have strong time management and organisational skills with the ability to work well both as part of a team and on your own initiative. 
• Have experience of working with volunteers in a supervisory capacity.
• Have experience in warehousing / logistics
• Have strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate others and experience of leading and coordinating a diverse team of people.
• Have demonstrable knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, compliance, and good practice.
• Have good attention to detail and the ability to keep accurate records.
• Have commitment to Crisis’ purpose and values including equality and social inclusion.
• Have IT skills and experience of using Microsoft Office software, in particular, Word and Excel.

You may have experience in administration or donation coordination. 

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds. 

Working at Crisis 

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.  

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy. 
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5% 
• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave. 
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm 
• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly And more! (Full list of benefits available on website) 

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career. 

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply?

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 13 October 2024 23:55

Interview date and location: Tuesday 22 October 2024 at Crisis Skylight Newcastle, City House, City Rd, NE1 2AF

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for my application?

We strongly discourage applicants from using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. This is so we can run a fair, transparent process which gives all applicants an equitable chance of success. We want to hear about your own experience and perspectives in your application and if shortlisted, during the interview too.

Resurgo’s mission is to inspire and equip organisations to bring about ambitious and sustainable social change through our expertise in coaching, impact management and programme delivery. We’re a bold and innovative organisation with the ambition to transform society.

Are you a confident and experienced leader, with a heart for social justice and passionate about positively transforming society?

Then this could be the role for you. Join us as our next Centre Manager, and use your leadership and interpersonal skills to head up the team of three, delivering employment support in London.

You’ll be working with the local church to manage the delivery of Resurgo's award-winning Spear Programme. Over the last 20 years, Spear has equipped more than 9,000 young people across the UK with the work-ready skills and mindset they need to succeed in employment, no matter the barriers they face. 

We believe each young person has huge potential. If you do too, and you have the skills and heart to see their lives transformed – join us.

The important stuff 

Location: Spear Camden, Lighthouse London Church

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30am-5.30pm with some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations

Salary: from £30,000 dependent on experience

Closing date: Monday 21st October, 09.00am (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate).

Application pack: Have a look at our application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo

Please feel free to let us know if you may require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for:

Strategy, vision and impact [25%]

• Be at the forefront of leading Resurgo’s ‘big picture’ vision of a transformed society, empowering churches to transform young lives
• Build and implement a strategy for developing relationships with local referral agencies to ensure effective recruitment of young people onto the Spear programme
• Oversee the reporting of the Centre outcomes and ensure the Spear Programme is delivered in line with agreed targets

Leadership, line management and training [25%]

• Lead your team with confidence; spurring them on in Resurgo’s mission; invest in a team culture of excellence, belonging and fun
• Manage and develop the Lead Coach and Graduate Coach, using a coaching approach to invest in their growth and development. This includes weekly 1:1s, performance reviews and regular feedback
• Equip your team to drive change through a data informed approach, and keep them accountable to agreed targets for the Spear Programme

Relationship management [20%]

• Manage great relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including referrers, local businesses, donors, and your Board of Trustees
• Embed into your local church; working closely with your Spear Trustees and congregation, and actively participating in their mission and events
• Partner with the Spear Trustees and assist in implementing their funding strategy by helping to build corporate and donor relationships. For example, by hosting prospective donors in the Training Room

Delivery of the Spear Programme [20%]

• Support group and 1-1 coaching with numerous 16-24-year-olds: equipping them with practical work-ready skills and resilient mindsets
• Provide guidance to the Lead Coach in the training room when dealing with behavioural and safeguarding situations and upskill coaches with consistent coaching feedback
• Use a coaching approach to engage young people in challenging conversations that will enable them to take responsibility and over significant barriers to employment

Operations [10%]

• Liaise with relevant staff regarding site operations and work to resolve any issues as soon as possible, ensuring the office and training room are safe and tidy working spaces in line with health and safety policies

This role will suit you if:

• You are an active Christian, passionate about your work being a lived expression of your faith
• You want to help others reach their full potential, and enable young people to overcome significant barriers to employment
• You have demonstrable experience in coaching, teaching or training and development, as well as being keen to develop these skills further
• You are an experienced and mature leader/line manager, or have great leadership potential, and are eager to bring out the best in your team
• You are confident building relationships with a variety of stakeholders, with effective written and verbal communication skills
• You are steady under pressure, and able to juggle competing priorities
• You are looking for a varied, hands-on role, where you won't be tied to a desk
• You are IT literate

You can expect:

• A genuine commitment to upskilling you through impressive training opportunities
• Training, guidance and funding to complete your professional coaching accreditation
• Progression opportunities through professional development 1-1s
• A fun, supportive culture where you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work
• A worshipping community, where you can pray and worship with your colleagues
• Summer and autumn staff conference days, plus a two-night Christmas retreat

A couple of things to note:

This role requires occasional evening work, for our termly Spear Celebrations (where we celebrate our trainees as they complete the initial six weeks of the programme)

In the event of a job offer, a DBS check will be requested.

Do you believe every woman deserves a safe place to call home and the chance to rebuild her life?

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of those facing multiple disadvantages?

About the role:

We are seeking a committed and resilient Specialist Multiple Disadvantage Worker to join our dedicated team at our Female Supported Accommodation Service. Our service provides vital support to women facing a range of complex challenges, including homelessness, substance misuse, mental health issues, and experiences of violence and abuse.

As a Specialist Multiple Disadvantage Worker, you will:

• Provide specialist interventions and one-to-one support to a caseload of women with complex needs.
• Work within a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE), utilising trauma-informed practices to support women who may have experienced rough sleeping, domestic violence (DV), or violence against women and girls (VAWG).
• Collaborate with external agencies such as Adult Social Care, Health, Mental Health, and other specialist providers to enhance access to services and improve outcomes.
• Support and guide Project Workers, sharing your expertise and setting best practice standards for complex needs support.
• Advocate for your clients, helping them navigate the health and social care systems to access the services they deserve.
• Work creatively and flexibly to engage with hard-to-reach clients, providing them with the confidence and skills to maintain their progress.

*For genuine occupational requirement reasons we are seeking female applicants only for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010; Schedule 9 Part 1). 

About you:

• Experience working with women facing homelessness, substance use, mental health challenges, or domestic violence.
• A trauma-informed, person-centred approach with an understanding of PIE and harm minimisation.
• The ability to manage a caseload and deliver positive outcomes.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the capacity to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A passion for empowering women to make meaningful changes in their lives.

About us:

You’ll be part of a supportive and passionate team dedicated to creating real change. We offer opportunities for growth and development in a rewarding role where you’ll make a tangible difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable women in our community.

We are a compassionate organisation that strives to empower vulnerable women by offering a safe, supportive environment where they can work towards stability and independence. Through trauma-informed care, harm minimisation, and person-centred approaches, we help women rebuild their lives and create lasting change.

Important info:

Closing Date: 27th October 2024 (Midnight)

Interview date: Week commencing 4th November 2024

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.   

*For genuine occupational requirement reasons we are seeking female applicants only for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010; Schedule 9 Part 1). 

Fundraising Consultant

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Fundraising Consultant to join an exciting charity that aims to be the natural choice for emotional, befriending and advocacy support to cancer patients.

Position: Fundraising Consultant

Location: Milton Keynes

Hours: Part-time, 10 hours per week

Salary: £15 per hour

Closing Date: 1st November 2024

Please note – the organisation will be interviewing candidates as they apply, so early applications are recommended.

About the Role

We are a dedicated cancer support charity, providing essential emotional and practical support to cancer patients and their families. We aim to improve lives, bring hope, and make a lasting difference. We are seeking a passionate and results-driven Fundraising Specialist to help us grow our impact by securing critical funding to support our programs and services.

Key responsibilities of the Fundraising Consultant include:

• Develop and execute comprehensive etc, to achieve ‘monthly, half-yearly and annual goals’.
• Collaborate with the CEO to create and deliver engaging social media content
• Cultivate relationships with donors, Trustees, sponsors, and corporate partners.
• Organize and manage fundraising campaigns, events, and donor stewardship initiatives.
• Collaborate with the CEO to create engaging content that drives donations.
• Manage fundraising progress with detailed reports.

About You

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser who has a positive ‘can do’ attitude, work on their own and in a team. They must be extremely organised and self-motivated and care deeply for the cause.

To succeed in the role of Fundraising Consultant your key skills will include:

• Ideally a proven track record in fundraising, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Creative ability to implement/assist social media content to support fundraising activities
• Strong knowledge of fundraising techniques, donor relations, and event management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; confident in building relationships with donors, businesses, and stakeholders.
• Creative thinking with the ability to develop new fundraising ideas and campaigns.
• Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple projects with strong attention to detail.
• Passionate about supporting cancer patients and making a meaningful impact.

About the Organisation

The employer is an independent charity that provides emotional and practical support to cancer patients. It was named after one of its patients Alan Dumbell. He felt that although he had a loving family supporting him, he still felt lonely and lost at times and to have someone to talk to who understood what it is like to have cancer or support someone through cancer would have meant the world to him at this time.

Their wonderful volunteers can support patients by sitting with them at appointments or on the ward, providing support to the patients and their families by referring them to relevant services and providing telephone support at home and they can also be there at the end of life. They aim to be your 'pal' and be that person who can eradicate stress from the patient and their family.

You may have experience in areas such as Head of Corporate Fundraising, Corporate Partnerships, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Corporate Partnerships Officer, Corporate Partnerships Fundraising, Fundraising, Fundraising Manager, Fundraisers, Major Donor, Philanthropy, Income Generation Manager, Income Generation, Sales Executive, Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Business Development, Account Manager.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Early applications are strongly encouraged as interviews will be scheduled on an ongoing basis and this role may be filled before the advertised closing date.

This role is based in the UK on a remote homeworking contract or based in our London office. If the role is based in the London office, you will be required to attend the office for a minimum of 2 days per week with the option to work remotely for the remaining 3 days.

London Salary from: £45,307- 49,140

Remote Salary from: £40,566 - 44,400

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don't have to be Christian to work here - we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we're open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.

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About the role

The Senior Developer (Full-stack) plays a key role in developing and enhancing user-centric digital products at Christian Aid. This position focuses on delivering high-quality front-end (70%) and back-end (30%) solutions on the Drupal CMS, ensuring seamless and intuitive user experiences.

Working closely with the Technical Lead, you'll address complex challenges identified by stakeholders and user feedback, providing strategic direction and innovative solutions. This role is crucial to the success of our digital initiatives, requiring a blend of technical expertise, creativity, and strategic thinking.

Your responsibilities include developing and maintaining digital products, ensuring they meet user needs, adhering to accessibility standards, and maintaining brand integrity. Your work will be instrumental in creating engaging, user-friendly experiences that align with our organisational goals.

About you

You have extensive experience in front-end development, complemented by a solid understanding of back-end technologies. Your passion lies in creating products that prioritise user experience, and you excel at crafting intuitive, visually engaging interfaces. As a strong communicator, you can effectively translate technical concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

You're a forward-thinking developer who embraces new technologies and methodologies, staying up-to-date with industry trends and continually seeking to enhance your skills. You're a proactive problem solver, adept at navigating complex technical challenges and finding innovative solutions that align with business goals and user needs. Your user-centric approach ensures that the products you develop not only meet but exceed expectations, delivering exceptional digital experiences.

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian - Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

In their search for two new Finance Business Partners on a permanent basis The National Archives are partnering with Roberson Bell. The National Archives are a non-ministerial department, and the official archive and publisher for the UK Government, and for England and Wales. We are the guardians of over 1,000 years of iconic national documents.

Operating within the management accounting team, as a Finance Business Partner, you will act as the link between finance and the business, using your expertise to support, advise and challenge stakeholders on issues such as affordability, risk and compliance with government standards

The organisation:

We are expert advisers in information and records management and we work with partner across the cultural, academic and heritage sectors. We fulfil a leadership role for the archive sector and work to secure the future of physical and digital records. We collect and secure the future of the government record, from Shakespeare's will to tweets from Downing Street, to preserve it for generations to come.

The role:

• Providing sound financial advice and management to the Directorates. Including reviewing business cases, papers to Governance Committees and policy proposals, to ensure that the financial implications have been properly considered, are affordable and recommendations reflect good Value for Money.
• Presenting financial information to Senior Management Teams on a regular basis. Communicating complex financial issues to internal and external stakeholders, enabling individuals with little financial knowledge to understand key messages.
• Understanding the business - Developing a full understanding of the policies and cost drivers of the Directorates' spend ensuring they are managed and monitored effectively to meet business plans and objectives.
• Leading on month-end and year-end activities, working autonomously to ensure that the management information for your area of responsibility is accurate and correct.
• Challenging and supporting Directors and Budget Managers in managing spend on a portfolio basis. Recognising potential risk and opportunities and identifying solutions to manage them.
• Leading on financial planning and forecasting exercises, supporting and providing constructive challenge to business areas when identifying their funding requirements in-year and going forward. This will include working on significant fiscal events such as Spending Reviews.
• Building relationships with stakeholders across the business and in other support functions e.g. HR, commercial, to understand their needs and priorities.
• You will work with your Directorates and the wider finance team to promote and realise the benefits of our new ERP system.
• Managing two Management Accountants, with responsibility for leading, motivating and developing them.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a fully qualified Accountant.
• You'll be highly motivated and an effective organiser, which will allow you to work fluidly in a fast paced environment, remaining flexible at all times.
• Significant experience in communicating complex financial issues to enable individuals with little financial knowledge to understand the key messages.
• Significant experience of leading on financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Extensive experience of maintaining effective relationships to understand senior stakeholder/colleagues' needs and priorities
• Demonstrable experience of reviewing business cases and/or investment appraisal.
• Be a team player, with exceptional interpersonal skills, able to work with a diverse and broad range of stakeholders across the organisation. Demonstrable ability to influence.
• Have good written and oral communication skills, able to communicate clearly, concisely, accurately and in ways that promote understanding but stands ground when needed

Desirable criteria:

• An understanding of accounting policy and an appreciation of the implications for an organisation of Government legislation and accounting standards

This position will be based officially at the head office in Kew and will require the postholder to work from the office three days a week.

Applications will be under constant review before the closing date, so please apply via the link or contact  Katie Moore at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell. Please note the closing date for applications is 27^th October 2024.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal rec

This Autumn, we are building on the success of our first three waves of Ambassadors programmes to work with over 400 young people in sixteen state schools within the London area. This enables us to test the design and sustainability of our programme further before opening it up to young people and schools across the UK.

We are searching for someone excited by the prospect of seeing how far we can develop and deepen the narrative of environmental education in schools and who has the contacts to help us partner with exciting people and organisations making real change for future generations. 

You will be a dynamic and experienced professional who loves designing innovative and real experiences for young people who care about the future of our planet and want to learn more by joining our Ambassador Programme and going on a one-year journey with their school and us.

You will also be committed to gathering truly diverse thought and pedagogical insight, bringing people and ideas together into robust curriculum design. Working closely with key team members across the organisation, the Curriculum Curator will ensure our curriculum and content are exciting, ambitious, inclusive and relevant for the young people we work with!

Responsibilities

At Bertha Earth, all of our programmes are underpinned by our five key pillars of environmental leadership, activism, storytelling, nature connection and self-care. 

The overall responsibility of the Curriculum Consultant will be to spearhead the design of a strong, values-driven and age-appropriate curriculum across all our programmes. Championing this within the organisation, their significant knowledge and experience will ensure it is the iterative and collaborative beating heart of our programmes.

Other responsibilities will include: 

Culture & ethos

• Model and support the ethos and culture of the organisation

• Contribute to the value-driven ethos of the organisation

Curriculum

• Lead content review meetings with our facilitators and delivery partners to get the best from people, capturing learnings from delivery for future curriculum design.

• Ensure the voices of young people are brought into our design and review process in a meaningful and authentic way.

• Foster healthy debate within a curriculum working group of content partners, and bring in freelance experts to foster new ideas and diversity of thought.

• Support the development of an exciting and robust theory of change

• Lead the design of strong, clear, engaging session plans for the young people on the Ambassador programme, which can be easily understood and consistently interpreted by other facilitators. This could later also include supporting content design for a teacher-training programme.

Safeguarding

• Adhere to best practice safeguarding standards, including individual school’s processes where relevant

• Support organisational responsibility for safeguarding and planning for safe programmes

Details of the role

This is a flexible role which can be shaped in conversation with the successful candidate.

• Freelance, Tuesdays and Thursdays preferred

• Holding a regular fortnightly curriculum working group at an agreed, regular time

This flexible role can be shaped in conversation with the successful candidate but must include holding a regular fortnightly curriculum working group at an agreed regular time. Tuesdays and Thursdays are preferred.

Initially, a fixed-term, 6-month contract working 2-3 days a week, with progression opportunities, including the opportunity for permanent roles within the organisation.

Working Pattern

To fulfil the requirements of this role, there may be occasional in-person touchpoints with the team in our London office or partner schools; the ability and desire to travel to these is paramount.

There may also be occasional travel outside of London, for which reasonable travel and accommodation expenses will be reimbursed.

Important dates

Please note that you will need to be available for all of the following dates for your application to be considered. Please note that CVs are optional and not a requirement for your application.

1. Application Deadline: 09:00 Friday 25th October - This is the deadline for receiving your answers to the questions and also your CV (optional)

2. Screening calls (Google): Thursday, 25th August, or Friday, 26th August (20 minutes)

3. Group interview (Google) (09:00-10:30): Wednesday 9th October - Thursday 31st October

4. Final Interview (In person at the Bertha Earth office in central London): Tuesday the 5th of November / Thursday the 7th of November (40-60 minutes)

Start date: Negotiable depending on availability and notice period of successful candidate

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to ensure you are able to take part in our interview process.

Candidates will be notified by Friday, 1st November at the latest if they have been successful.