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Governance Administrator

Are you organised and detail orientated?

We are seeking a governance administrator to join the team, working closely with the executive assistant to the CEO to support the establishment of a robust framework for governance practices across the charitable trusts.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the work of the Trusts by assisting in the development and maintenance of the governance framework.

Position: Governance Administrator

Location: London/Hybrid

Hours: Full time role (35 hours per week)

Salary: £32,304 per annum

Contract: 6 month contract

Closing Date: Monday, 25th November at 9 am

Interviews: Interviews will be held at the London office on Tuesday, 3rd December

The Role

The organisation is the operating office of 17 grant-making trusts established by five generations of the Sainsbury family. Each trust works autonomously as an independent legal entity with a separate board of trustees.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the administration of governance activities including preparing documentation maintaining record
• Ensuring compliance with governance processes
• Providing administrative and logistical support for a wide range of meetings include scheduling, agenda preparation, minute taking and follow up on actions.

About You

You will have previous experience in an administrative, governance or compliance focused role with strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail. With the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism, you will be able to proactively make suggestions for improvements and contribute to the development of effective processes. 

Knowledge of governance practices is desirable but not essential.

About the organisation

This umbrella organisation facilitates the work of the grant making trusts and charities established by three generations of the Sainsbury family. It does not give grants, and is not affiliated with Sainsbury’s supermarkets (J Sainsbury plc). Each of the 16 trusts, together with associated charitable companies, was set up by an individual member of the family. Each trust is an independent legal entity with a separate focus and board of trustees, in many cases led by the family member who established it. The trusts work in many fields, including the environment, social inclusion, education, scientific research, the arts, and heritage.

Benefits include:

Core benefits include a generous pensions scheme (12% employer contribution), life assurance, income protection, private health and dental care, annual health checks and Employee Assistance Programme, along with a range of benefits designed to promote your work/life balance and make your time with the team enjoyable and rewarding.

You may also have experience in areas such as Governance, Compliance, Administration, Governance and Compliance, Governance Administrator, Compliance Administrator, Admin, Administrator, Governance and Compliance Administrator, Governance Officer, Compliance Officer, Governance and Compliance Officer.

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

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to advance our fundraising efforts and have a significant impact on the lives of children and young people in Wandsworth and the surrounding areas.

The Development Manager (Fundraising) will be responsible for developing and implementing the fundraising strategy, to support our mission of inspiring enjoyment and excellence in music for all children and young people. You will be a passionate and experienced fundraiser with exceptional relationship-building skills, and a proven track record of securing significant levels of income from a wide variety of philanthropic sources.

The role involves organising events, building relationships with donors, writing funding applications and creating campaigns to secure income from a range of sources including individuals, trusts and foundations, corporate sponsors and fundraising events.

 You will have:

• A proven track record of securing significant levels of income through grants and donations
• Specialised knowledge of trusts and grants fundraising and management.
• The ability to write high quality communications, (fundraising applications, proposals and impact reports).
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate complex messages to a wide range of audiences.
• An exceptional eye for detail.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual. If you are looking to return to work after a pause in your career, looking to balance a role with wider family or caring responsibilities, or just simply looking for a change, then we would love to hear from you!

The post requires a degree of flexible working and a willingness to work some evenings and weekends to accommodate service needs, for which time off in lieu will be offered.

EXCITING BRAND NEW ROLE!

We are seeking a confident individual, ideally with lived experience of the Armed Forces life to manage all elements of volunteering for our Armed Forces Community project in the Northwest of England, as part of the "Thrive Together" Veterans' Places, Pathways & People Programme (VPPP) in the same region.

This is a part time home-based role with extensive travel, where required, across Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cumbria. Hours are flexible to suit, but will be between Monday to Friday.

A mobile phone, laptop and training is provided. You will need to be a car driver and have access to a car which is essential (business mileage is paid).

Please see attached the full job description and person specification.

The deadline for applications is 5pm Friday 29 November 2024 and interviews will be held virtually on Teams week commencing 9 December 2024.

Please note that you must be a permanent UK resident and already living in the UK, specifically within the Northwest of England. We will not be responding to anyone that does not meet this criteria. Thank you.

Internal Communications Lead

We're looking for someone to join the team for a maternity cover contract – ideally for 12-14 months, with time to handover at the start and end of the contract. Join the charity at a time of exciting change, and support staff and volunteers to deliver more impact for stroke survivors.

This is a full-time, fixed term maternity contract role offering home working and flexible hours.

Position: POD38 Internal Communications Lead

Location: Home-based, UK Nationwide. Regular travel will be required as part of this role – often to Birmingham or London

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £49,356 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,100 per annum may be applied in accordance with where you live)

Contract: This is a fixed-term maternity cover until April 2026.

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: Monday 25 November 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interview Dates: 9 or 10 December 2024.

Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.

The Role

The Internal Communications Team sits within the People Experience Team, who play a vital role in shaping people’s experience of the charity as a great place to work, volunteer and grow.

This is an exciting time to be taking on this role. The charity is embedding some new practices to the way that it approaches improvement and change work, as well as how they define and prioritise day-to-day priorities. This means that you'll have a significant role in coaching and supporting a remote and changing Internal Communications Team throughout this fixed term contract. As well as supporting organisational with this change too.

About You

We are looking for someone who can:

• Engage staff and volunteers at every level of the organisation – understanding what they need from us, and supporting the team to deliver.
• Bring as much confidence in coaching as you'll have in your internal communications and engagement knowledge and skills.
• Be ready to challenge both yourself and others in thinking and approaching work slightly differently as we embed our new ways of working.
• Be comfortable with change and navigating uncertainty as we embed these changes within the People Experience Team and the wider organisation.
• Be able to flex and adapt to meet the needs of the organisation and balance competing priorities for yourself and with the wider team.

To fulfil the role, you must be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further

information on the role.

Please submit your CV, and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.

Finding strength through support

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.

The organisation believes everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.

The charity provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.

The Association is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. It provides tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke. 

The team are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.

It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.

Individuality leads to a richer experience for people and better support for all those affected by stroke.

We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke, and those from under-represented communities. 

You may also have experience in areas such as Internal Communications, Communications, Internal Communications Lead, Communications Lead, Internal Communications Manager, Communications Internal Manager, Communications Officer, Communications Internal Officer, Communications Executive, Communications Executive. #INDNFP

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

We are looking to recruit an Operations Manager who is passionate about our vision, highly organised with an aptitude for detail, processes and prioritisation and who will enjoy enabling a positive experience for our guests and team.

The Greenhouse at Barnes Close is a 36-bed ecumenical retreat and education centre in what was once a Cadbury family home. We are passionate about bringing together faith and action in ways which are relevant to the times we are living in. As such, we offer this sacred space and a programme of retreats, for those working towards the flourishing of their own communities and those in need of rest, reflection and healing.

We are incrementally developing the fabric of our comfortable and inspirational place and we are developing our growing team. Our team operates as a small faith community, learning together and being held in a daily rhythm of prayer.

We are a place for rooted faith and flourishing communities. Within this vision our objectives are:

· To care for this sacred space and to make it available and accessible to all

· To develop our peace and reconciliation work, in line with the heritage of the place

· To be a place where differences meet and are honoured and explored

· To be a learning community at work and prayer together

To help achieve these aims, we are looking to recruit an Operations Manager who is passionate about our vision, highly organised with an aptitude for detail, processes and prioritisation and who will enjoy enabling a positive experience for our guests and team. We are open to conversations about job share opportunities and please be aware that the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Our successful candidate will join a small, yet skilled and enthusiastic team of staff and volunteers. They will also enjoy the oversight of a discerning and experienced Board of Trustees, chaired by Rev. Claire Turner.

Please get in touch for an informal conversation regarding the role, or to arrange a visit. Please apply with your CV, a covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role and two named references. The closing date for applications is 28/11/24, interviews will be the following week.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Operations Manager Job Description

The effective management of the operational running of The Greenhouse at Barnes Close across three key areas:

1. Guest experience: Implementing the booking process, liaising with the Housekeeper and managing guest experience

2. Financial management: Managing day-to-day finances and working to a budget

3. Building maintenance: Managing the property maintenance and liaising with contractors

Key tasks

1. Guest experience

• Guide guests through the booking process from enquiry, booking forms, invoicing and payment to arrival

• Oversee guest experience before, during and after the visit. Improving and refining systems where necessary and responding to guest feedback

• Liaise with the Housekeeper regarding the cleaning schedule to ensure good upkeep of the house

• Be available for on-call duty management approximately once a month and at other occasional times.

2. Financial management

• Manage the finances, ensuring good financial management practices are maintained and using Quickbooks and Xero software. Ensure budgets are adhered to, and quarterly financial reports are prepared.

• Liaise with the external accountant as required to ensure payroll is completed each month and end of year accounts are prepared.

3. Building maintenance

• Oversee the day-to-day maintenance schedule of the property including managing the workflow of the Maintenance Operative and arranging contractors as required

• Oversee property services, contracts and annual checks

• Carry out regular hands-on practical tasks essential to the running of the property, such as measuring fuel, setting heating, carrying out fire alarm tests, ordering stock as required

• Ensure that policies agreed by Director and trustees are implemented and advise on policy updates where appropriate, with particular attention to fire safety, safeguarding and risk assessments

• Ensure staff training is renewed and updated annually

4. Any other duties arising which are commensurate with the role.

Key results/objectives

1. The diverse range of guests and enquirers have a positive experience throughout their engagement with The Greenhouse

2. The smooth running of the property is maintained to enable best guest experience

3. The Greenhouse team functions well to enable these outcomes

Reporting to the Director

Person Specification

Competencies

● Good written and oral communication skills

● Strong IT skills and ability to manage data

● An organised and flexible approach to work, with the ability to plan, prioritise and balance conflicting demands under pressure

● The ability to build effective relationships with people from all backgrounds and at all levels in a fully inclusive environment

● The ability to work on own initiative, make decisions and be self-motivated, with a ‘can-do’ attitude

● A proactive and creative approach to problem-solving

● The ability to maintain confidential records and uphold data protection requirements Qualifications and training

● Formal qualifications are not required, although qualifications in management, ICT, administration or finance would be desirable

● A good knowledge of all Microsoft packages, QuickBooks and Google apps would be beneficial

● A willingness and desire to develop new skills is essential

Essential experience and knowledge

● Experience of managing a busy office environment

● Experience of some financial management

● Experience in scheduling the workflow of others

● Experience in dealing with the general public

● For the right candidate extra training can be provided Organisational fit

● In sympathy with the organisations’ inclusive Christian ethos

● A good team worker willing to work flexibly with the core team to achieve desired outcomes

● A willingness to carry out hands-on physical tasks such as measuring fuel and cleaning on occasion, recognising these are all part of fulfilling the vision of the place

● Customer focussed, always responding efficiently and courteously.

We’re Anthony Nolan. We’re here to uncover the answers inside us. Answers for people with blood cancer and blood disorders. Answers that will not only improve lives today but save them tomorrow.

By uniting people and science, we’re growing our world-leading stem cell register, so everyone who needs a transplant, can find their lifesaving match. We’re currently giving four people a day another chance to live.

Driven by patients, backed by stem cell donors, and powered by science, we won’t stop until we’ve unlocked the cures, treatments and transplants that will transform the future for more patients. And together, we can reach the remarkable day where every patient who needs us can not only survive, but thrive.

If you're inspired by this vision, and feel you have the skills and experience we need to help achieve it, we'd love you to join our lifesaving team.

We are looking for a Corporate Partnerships Officer to join our Corporate Partnerships team.

Title:Corporate Partnerships Officer

Salary: £31,165 per annum

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract

Hours: 35 per week (standard Anthony Nolan working hours)

Location: Hybrid, with head office in Hampstead, London

Job Summary

In this exciting role, you'll provide outstanding support to the wider corporate partnerships team across our portfolio of partnerships to maximise income and deliver exceptional stewardship, alongside collaborating with the new business team to secure high-value, strategic partnerships.

• Proactively seek opportunities to maximise income from corporate partners, while delivering exceptional stewardship.
• Work closely with the Corporate Partnerships Account Manager to lead lower-level partnerships and provide dedicated support to larger partners.
• Collaborate with our new business team to drive income growth by supporting the identification, cultivation, and acquisition of strategic, high-value, sector-leading partnerships.

Deliver exceptional administrative, budgeting, and reporting support to the team, playing a vital role in driving our success and ensuring seamless operations

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary
• 27 days annual leave (pro rata), pension scheme, childcare vouchers, access to counselling via a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
• A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop
• Life Assurance of four times annual salary
• Travel season ticket loan, Cycle to work Scheme
• And more! (further details on our Life at Anthony Nolan page)

Please check out the full job description attached here, and you can read more about what to expect on the Our recruitment process page.

Release your remarkable, join our team and give someone another chance to live.

Anthony Nolan is a Disability Confident Committed and Living Wage accredited employer.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

*2 year fixed term contract*

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Children and Family Service for a Social Worker to join a growing Advocacy and Advice Service which we will be developing over the course of the next three years.

We are looking for a dynamic and practised Social Worker who is passionate about achieving excellence, coupled with the ability to drive change for neurodivergent children, young people and their families. If this sounds like you, you could be the person we are looking for!

This role is grounded on improving the quality and care for these children and young people, through providing specialist social care assessment and intervention supporting to the family as a unit. Experience of working with neurodivergent children, those with disabilities, or an understanding of specialist health settings is preferred but training will be made available to the right candidate. 

Benefits at Norwood:

• Workplace Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with confidence
• 21 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and Jewish festivals where they fall on a working day and work is not permitted (FTE)
• Employee Assistance Programme: We care about your well-being
• £300 When You Introduce a Friend: Spread the word and reap the rewards
• Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance
• Access to ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Excellent career progression pathway

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working collaboratively as part of an integral, multi-disciplinary team addressing the physical, emotional and social needs of children and young people who may be neurodivergent, as well as their families using the service
• Maintaining relevant knowledge and understanding of safeguarding standards, ensuring compliance with Norwood’s policies and procedures for promoting the welfare of children and young people as well as vulnerable young adults
• Meeting with children, young people and their families at the centre (or other community settings) or in a remote working environment (adhering to Norwood guidelines) with a view to undertaking comprehensive assessments of individual needs using a strengths-based approach, understanding the impact of neurodiversity, planning appropriate responses in partnership with children and young people and their families
• Working with statutory and other authorities and community organisations to the benefit of the families we work with
• Advising families we work with and support, on relevant legal frameworks, which may affect them
• Monitoring, reviewing and evaluating interventions in collaboration with families and recognising the changing needs/ revising interventions as appropriate
• Enabling those who we are working with and supporting to develop personal skills and strategies to improve outcomes in the identified areas in their life
• Writing reports, maintaining accurate and up to date records on the organisation’s case management system and attending any meetings or case conferences in relation to the children/young people, parents and carers to whom they are providing or have provided a service
• Liaising on behalf of those we are supporting with the Local Authority, the NHS, and other agencies in the public and independent sectors to improve outcomes for the family
• Supporting the child/ young person and their families with financial assistance applications when appropriate

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Social Worker Degree or equivalent
• Registered Social Worker with Social Work England
• Previous experience as a Social Worker either in statutory or voluntary sector Children’s Services
• Understanding of the multitude of needs faced by neurodivergent children and their families
• Sound knowledge of all relevant legislation, statutory guidance and regulations, specifically in relation to safeguarding children/young people and vulnerable adults
• Full clean driving licence, access to a car and be able to use for business purposes

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Practice Teacher Award 
• Other post qualification professional training
• Experience of working in the voluntary sector
• Experience of working in a Local Authority
• Experience of working with the wider Jewish community, including the Charedi/Orthodox communities
• Experience working with neurodiversity and disability

If you are interested in this role, please apply at your earliest convenience and our Recruitment Team will be in touch. 

Whilst the closing date states 6th December, we intend to hold interviews for this role on 4th and 5th December, and reserve the right to close this advertisement earlier should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Due to the high number of candidates who apply to our roles at Norwood, please note we can only provide feedback following an interview, if shortlisted.

We actively celebrate everyone's different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.

About us 

Founded in 1951, the Refugee Council exists to support people who come to the UK in need of safety and speak out for compassion, fairness and kindness. We achieve this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of refugee community organisations, and working with allies across society to change government policy. 

Our vision for refugees to be welcome to live safe and fulfilling lives contributing to the UK has never been more urgent and needed.

About the role

We are looking for a Systems Project Manager who will manage the development and implementation of two systems – a new Finance System, which will require a migration from our current system (Great Plains) and a new Services System, which will bring a consistent approach and set of processes for the Services teams.

These systems will be the cornerstones for the establishment of a fully connected, digital organisation, setting out the initial premise for automation and integration between systems.

This role will work alongside a Business Analyst and the individual teams, ensuring that their requirements and needs are being met, supporting system development and any iterative/customisation work that is identified. You will work with a project team on both projects, comprising key stakeholders from across all disciplines, supporting them and the wider organisational teams through each step of the project, from refinement of requirements, through review, testing, final implementation and embedding.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Project Management
  • Lead and manage the end-to-end implementation of both Finance and Services systems, developing and monitoring project plans, and ensuring completion on time, within scope, and within budget.
  • Highlight potential risks and challenges, and proactively seek to resolve issues
• System Implementation
  • Oversee the implementation of the system, ensuring the opportunities for integration with other systems and processes have been identified and documented, and that there is a coordinated approach to testing, validation, and data migration.
  • Support the complete mapping of key processes by the Business Analyst.
  • Support the migration of all data accurately against the identified mapping.

For more information on the role and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button. 

Closing date: 25 November 2024

Interviews: TBC

Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request. 

Role Profile

Place of work: Hybrid, time split between home working, our office and out in the community of Cornwall (includes weekly face to face meetings in Cornwall)

Role summary

This role is to effectively engage with a diverse range of VCSE organisations and stakeholders in Cornwall through meetings, workshops, consultations, surveys, events, conferences etc. To strengthen our alliance-based model of engagement by expanding existing alliances and creating new ones.To bring the voice of the sector into the new integrated care area forums and community area partnerships. To bring together the VCSE sector around pertinent issues, so they can meet the needs of their beneficiaries and achieve their organisational outcomes.

Key Duties

• Manage and develop a range of thematic and place-based alliances, bringing together VCSE organisations to collaborate on shared community themes and challenges.
• Actively engage with integrated care areas, community area partnerships, and other strategic forums to amplify the voice of the VCSE sector. Ensure this engagement translates into actionable outcomes by integrating their insights into the planning, design, and execution of community-based services. For example, facilitate focus groups or workshops that allow grassroots VCSE feedback to be directly included in policy discussions, ensuring their needs and perspectives are supported.
• Be the first point of contact for fostering collaboration between the VCSE sector and public/private stakeholders, maximizing opportunities to collaborate and achieve shared priorities.
• Build trusted relationships with VCSE organisations and statutory partners, ensuring their representation and involvement in key strategic initiatives.
• Develop and facilitate alliances and working groups, nurturing new alliances as needed to strengthen the VCSE network and support.
• Lead the recruitment and election process for alliance chairs when necessary, ensuring a democratic approach.
• Use various engagement methods; including site visits, workshops, and consultation events. To foster direct communication and build the profile of VCSE organisations.
• Support VCSE organisations in understanding and navigating relevant policies, legislation, and best practices, equipping them with evidence-based strategies for effective service delivery.
• Provide timely, practical advice and support to grassroots and established VCSE organisations, enabling them to remain adaptable, agile, and responsive to evolving community needs.
• Facilitate creative discussions, undertake research, and deliver consultation events to promote collaborative problem-solving and community co-design.
• Represent VSF and the VCSE sector at senior leadership and thematic meetings, contributing to policy development and influencing service design and commissioning.
• Identify and communicate funding opportunities, supporting the preparation of collaborative funding applications and strategic initiatives that benefit VCSE organisations.
• Build internal and external connections to facilitate knowledge sharing, best practices, and resource sharing across the VCSE sector.
• Work closely with VSF leadership and the communications team to share intelligence, report activities, and ensure that information is accessible and tailored to the target audience.
• Maintain detailed records and data on sector engagement activities, using CRM tools to support communication and reporting functions.
• Proactively engage with and support BAME, vulnerable, and at-risk communities, ensuring their active involvement in co-designing community interventions.
• Participate in and contribute to collaborative event planning and delivery, including thematic campaign weeks and sector initiatives.
• Commit to ongoing professional development to remain informed of sector trends and research relevant to thematic and place-based work.

Person Specification

• We are particularly interested in individuals working within grassroots advocacy and support-focused VCSE organisations or those engaged in community-based systems and welcome secondment opportunities from all sectors.
• Is educated to degree level or equivalent with excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Solution-focused and able to communicate effectively, demonstrating excellent listening, interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence.
• Excellent at building and maintaining trusted relationships with a wide range of people, organisations, and grassroots communities.
• Demonstrable experience of working with the VCSE sector, building, and sustaining productive partnerships, including with seldom-heard organisations.
• Skilled in producing compelling case studies and collating qualitative and quantitative data to showcase local, thematic, and strategic developments.
• Confident public speaker, facilitator, and presenter, effective in both online and in-person group settings.
• Proven track record of working collaboratively with diverse VCSE stakeholders and partners to achieve shared objectives.
• Adept at influencing, facilitating, and engaging with stakeholders to drive positive outcomes and transformative change.
• Capable of developing and maintaining strategic relationships with public sector commissioners, directors, and VCSE leaders.
• Reflective in practice, applying lessons learned to improve and achieve desired outcomes.
• Skilled in conflict mediation and fostering consensus among stakeholders.
• Understands safeguarding, anti-oppressive practice, equality, and diversity.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and meet stakeholder expectations, even when addressing conflicting priorities.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex information to diverse audiences.
• Possesses in-depth local knowledge of Cornwall and has experience working within the VCSE sector.
• Experience advising organisations on governance and best practices is desirable.
• Experienced in grant administration, distribution, and monitoring, with an understanding of tendering and funding processes.
• Committed to supporting grassroots organisations and amplifying their voices to ensure their needs are represented in decision-making spaces.

Other Requirements

• Possess a clean driving licence.
• Be familiar with all relevant Health and Safety, operational, personnel, customer care, Data Protection, and financial procedures, ensuring that all statutory obligations are complied with, especially in relation to licensing laws and first aid. 
• Complete a satisfactory DBS check. (This can be applied for on appointment)
• Any other duties as reasonably required by line management. 
• Work occasional evenings and weekends to attend meetings/events 

Interviews

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to meet the Engagement Team on 10th or 11th December. 
Formal interviews to be held on 18th December

Individual Giving Special Projects Manager (6–9-month FTC)

We are seeking an Individual Giving Specialist to drive growth and join a dynamic, ambitious team at a leading healthcare charity.

Location: Hybrid/Cambridge
Salary: £45,000 (negotiable)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term, 6–9 months

About the Opportunity

This role is a unique opportunity for a skilled individual giving specialist to contribute to large-scale fundraising campaigns, paving the way for two groundbreaking hospitals – a state-of-the-art children’s hospital and a pioneering cancer research facility. Situated at Europe’s largest biomedical campus, you’ll work alongside the UK’s leading healthcare and research professionals to help redefine healthcare for the region and beyond.

About you:

As the IG Special Projects Manager, you’ll play a key role in the preparations for the public phases of ambitious, multi-year campaigns. Your work will support fundraising efforts aimed at delivering new healthcare facilities and services that elevate patient care beyond standard NHS funding.

You’ll manage a new face-to-face fundraising campaign, analyse marketing strategies, and collaborate with third-party partners to maximise impact. This hands-on position requires a balance of strategic insight and tactical execution, making it ideal for an experienced fundraising professional with a flair for community engagement and data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Campaign Development: Launch and manage a face-to-face fundraising initiative and a follow-up campaign focused on grateful patients.
• Data & Insights: Drive direct marketing evaluation and insights to refine outreach and engagement strategies.
• Project Oversight: Coordinate with third-party agencies, ensuring they deliver impactful campaigns that elevate income potential.
• Budget & Reporting: Provide budgeting and reporting insights to leadership, including fundraising progress updates.
• Team Collaboration: Support a dedicated team, working together to increase donor engagement and retention.

Essential Skills:

• A proven track record in individual giving and project management of large-scale campaigns.
• Strong analytical skills, with a focus on using data to enhance campaign success.
• Able to work effectively within a team while managing external partnerships.
• Deep commitment to advancing healthcare for patients and communities.

Other roles you may have experience with could include Individual Giving Campaign Manager, Fundraising Campaigns Manager, Donor Engagement Project Manager, Supporter Development Manager, Direct Marketing Fundraising Manager, Individual Giving Strategy Manager, Major Campaigns Fundraising Manager, Community and Individual Giving Lead, Donor Acquisition and Retention Manager, Philanthropy and Giving Project Manager. #INDNFP

The New Economics Foundation (NEF), one of the UK’s leading progressive think tanks, is looking for an experienced strategic leader to help oversee its finance, operations and governance.

In recent years, NEF has worked hard to stabilise our finances, improve our systems, and promote an inclusive and productive workplace. We have a solid base to build from – whether it’s the long lease on our premises on Albert Embankment or several long-term programmes of work – and are looking for a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to help us to implement a new strategy and organisational structure, improve our business model and diversify our income, support excellent financial and operational support, and deliver excellent project management and resourcing. Given that our current COO leaves us in mid-December and that the role itself may change over the long-term, we are looking for a COO to join us on a 12 month fixed-term contract beginning in January 2025.

NEF offers generous terms and conditions, including a salary in the range of £78-87k per annum for a 32-hour working week that can be worked flexibly. Most colleagues work two days a week (usually Tuesdays and Wednesdays) in our office in central London, but that can be adjusted up or down depending on preferences. We offer 25 days leave, which increases the longer you are with us, a progressive pension/long term savings scheme and a host of other useful benefits.

A note from the CEO

I applied to join NEF because it is one of the UK’s largest and most-respected progressive think tanks, with a nearly 40 years track record of producing radical ideas and influencing policymaking to deliver a more just and sustainable world. From global debt justice to retrofitting homes, from the Happy Planet Index to campaigning for a 4-day working week, from promoting local economic development to championing the Green New Deal, NEF has been arguing for an economics as if people and planet mattered. 

 Since starting at NEF in January 2024, I have been impressed by the quality of our work and people, the influence we have on policymakers and opinion-formers, and the respect we are held in. That said, from climate change to rising inequality, the challenges the world faces are immense. We are finalising a strategy refresh that focuses on the areas where we think NEF can make the greatest difference.

 I believe this is an excellent time to join the think tank sector. The world needs radical new ideas and workable solutions. I have found NEF to be excellent place to work, full of bright and passionate people, who are equally good at influencing the Westminster policy agenda as they are building power in communities across the country.

 If this is a challenge that excites you, please do let us know!

 I look forward to hearing from you,

 Danny Sriskandarajah

CEO, New Economics Foundation

NEF wants to be an inclusive workplace with a diverse body of staff. We don’t want to conform to the traditional think-tank model where people from certain backgrounds are hugely under-represented. We know we have some way to go in this and are therefore genuinely keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic people; women; neurodivergent people; disabled people; people who identify as LGBT+; people with experience of mental health problems; and people who identify as working class or have done so in the past.

If you are disabled and have the essential skills and experience to do the job we will invite you to an interview. If you need information in a different format please let us know.

We will make use of positive action to select between candidates of equal merit as a way to address under-representation in our workforce.

As we are looking for someone to start in January 2025, we will be conducting this recruitment on a rolling basis and will close it when we have a found a suitable candidate, so please apply as soon as possible. We expect the first round of interviews to be 27/28th November.

 Staff are expected to spend two days a week in our central London office, but we will explore different arrangements with individuals where this is helpful to support making reasonable adjustments for those with protected characteristics and/or caring responsibilities.

You must be eligible to work in the UK, we are unable to sponsor visas.

To apply and for more information, please visit our website.

Please also complete the Equality and Diversity monitoring form.

Role Profile

Place of work: Hybrid, time split between home working, our office and out in the community of Cornwall (includes weekly face to face meetings in Cornwall)

Role summary

This role is to effectively engage with a diverse range of VCSE organisations and stakeholders in Cornwall through meetings, workshops, consultations, surveys, events, conferences etc. To strengthen our alliance-based model of engagement by expanding existing alliances and creating new ones.  To bring the voice of the sector into the new integrated care area forums and community area partnerships. To bring together the VCSE sector around pertinent issues, so they can meet the needs of their beneficiaries and achieve their organisational outcomes.   

Key Duties

• Manage and develop a range of thematic and place-based alliances, bringing together VCSE organisations to collaborate on shared community themes and challenges.
• Actively engage with integrated care areas, community area partnerships, and other strategic forums to amplify the voice of the VCSE sector. Ensure this engagement translates into actionable outcomes by integrating their insights into the planning, design, and execution of community-based services. For example, facilitate focus groups or workshops that allow grassroots VCSE feedback to be directly included in policy discussions, ensuring their needs and perspectives are supported.
• Be the first point of contact for fostering collaboration between the VCSE sector and public/private stakeholders, maximizing opportunities to collaborate and achieve shared priorities.
• Build trusted relationships with VCSE organisations and statutory partners, ensuring their representation and involvement in key strategic initiatives.
• Develop and facilitate alliances and working groups, nurturing new alliances as needed to strengthen the VCSE network and support.
• Lead the recruitment and election process for alliance chairs when necessary, ensuring a democratic approach.
• Use various engagement methods; including site visits, workshops, and consultation events. To foster direct communication and build the profile of VCSE organisations.
• Support VCSE organisations in understanding and navigating relevant policies, legislation, and best practices, equipping them with evidence-based strategies for effective service delivery.
• Provide timely, practical advice and support to grassroots and established VCSE organisations, enabling them to remain adaptable, agile, and responsive to evolving community needs.
• Facilitate creative discussions, undertake research, and deliver consultation events to promote collaborative problem-solving and community co-design.
• Represent VSF and the VCSE sector at senior leadership and thematic meetings, contributing to policy development and influencing service design and commissioning.
• Identify and communicate funding opportunities, supporting the preparation of collaborative funding applications and strategic initiatives that benefit VCSE organisations.
• Build internal and external connections to facilitate knowledge sharing, best practices, and resource sharing across the VCSE sector.
• Work closely with VSF leadership and the communications team to share intelligence, report activities, and ensure that information is accessible and tailored to the target audience.
• Maintain detailed records and data on sector engagement activities, using CRM tools to support communication and reporting functions.
• Proactively engage with and support BAME, vulnerable, and at-risk communities, ensuring their active involvement in co-designing community interventions.
• Participate in and contribute to collaborative event planning and delivery, including thematic campaign weeks and sector initiatives.
• Commit to ongoing professional development to remain informed of sector trends and research relevant to thematic and place-based work.

Person Specification

• We are particularly interested in individuals working within health-related VCSE organisations or those engaged in the broader health system and welcome secondment opportunities from all sectors.
• Is educated to degree level or equivalent with excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Solution-focused and able to communicate effectively, demonstrating excellent listening, interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence.
• Excellent at building and maintaining trusted relationships with a wide range of people, organisations, and grassroots communities.
• Demonstrable experience of working with the VCSE sector, building, and sustaining productive partnerships, including with seldom-heard organisations.
• Skilled in producing compelling case studies and collating qualitative and quantitative data to showcase local, thematic, and strategic developments.
• Confident public speaker, facilitator, and presenter, effective in both online and in-person group settings.
• Proven track record of working collaboratively with diverse VCSE stakeholders and partners to achieve shared objectives.
• Adept at influencing, facilitating, and engaging with stakeholders to drive positive outcomes and transformative change.
• Capable of developing and maintaining strategic relationships with public sector commissioners, directors, and VCSE leaders.
• Reflective in practice, applying lessons learned to improve and achieve desired outcomes.
• Skilled in conflict mediation and fostering consensus among stakeholders.
• Understands safeguarding, anti-oppressive practice, equality, and diversity.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and meet stakeholder expectations, even when addressing conflicting priorities.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex information to diverse audiences.
• Possesses in-depth local knowledge of Cornwall and has experience working within the VCSE sector.
• Experience advising organisations on governance and best practices is desirable.
• Experienced in grant administration, distribution, and monitoring, with an understanding of tendering and funding processes.
• Committed to supporting grassroots organisations and amplifying their voices to ensure their needs are represented in decision-making spaces.

Other Requirements

• Possess a clean driving licence.
• Be familiar with all relevant Health and Safety, operational, personnel, customer care, Data Protection, and financial procedures, ensuring that all statutory obligations are complied with, especially in relation to licensing laws and first aid. 
• Complete a satisfactory DBS check. (This can be applied for on appointment)
• Any other duties as reasonably required by line management. 
• Work occasional evenings and weekends to attend meetings/events 

Interviews

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to meet the Engagement Team on 10th or 11th December. 
Formal interviews to be held on 18th December

Do you love helping people and helping a great charity at the same time?  Are you friendly, clear and compassionate when speaking to our supporters on the phone or in person?  Do you have strong computer skills and a keen attention to detail?

At Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital Charity, we believe there’s always more we can do for our sick kids and women. It’s our mission to raise the vital funds needed to make a real difference to all who use our hospitals and to make our hospital feel just like home. 

We’re looking for a friendly, hard-working, compassionate individual to join our fast-paced team. You will have strong communication skills, with a friendly demeanour and a positive, ‘can do’ attitude.  Sound computer skills are also essential for success.  Our Supporter Services Team is the first port of call for many of our supporters and we hope each interaction is the beginning of a lasting relationship in support of our charity. 

To be successful in this role you will: 

• Have previous experience in a customer services/administrative role

• Be friendly, compassionate and self-motivated 

• Possess a natural ability to engage with people on the phone or in person, and encourage trust and enthusiasm at the start of a supporter’s journey with the charity 

• Be able to work at a computer for significant periods of time, as well as acting as an effective and engaged team-player. 

• Have excellent computer skills – touch-type desirable, confident using a database, ensuring data input is clean and efficient.

• Regular monitoring of a busy team inbox and responding to or forwarding on emails in a prompt and helpful manner, within agreed timescales 

• Have responsibility for the recording of donations and other financial data onto the database and handwritten ledger – ensuring accuracy at all times 

• To ensure timely and efficient thanking of our supporters 

What we offer:

The Charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. 

• Flexible working and the opportunity to WFH one day per week to support work-life balance
• Generous annual leave entitlement with additional leave for long service 
• Enhanced sick pay
• Free flu jabs
• Charity events throughout the year
• Employer enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme with 8% employer contribution
• Ongoing commitment to training and professional development

The Charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. 

Successful candidates will have access to vulnerable beneficiaries and will therefore require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

If you think you have the qualities we are looking for and the desire to contribute, please download the Job Description and Person Specification and then send us a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role and making clear why you would like to be considered for it. 

The closing date for return of applications is Thursday 5th December 2024. Interviews will be held in Birmingham on Thursday 12th December 2024. 

Job Title: HR Business Partner - 12 month FTC

Location: London/Hybrid

Salary: £41,234.59

Weekly Hours: 35

Reference: YMC1059046

Are you an experienced HR professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a leading charity? We are seeking an HR Business Partner to join our team on a 12-month maternity cover. This role offers the opportunity to partner closely with department heads and managers to support HR operations across the employee lifecycle, from induction through to leavers. You will play a key role in implementing HR strategic initiatives that help make us a top 10 charity to work for.

About us

YMCA England & Wales supports 83 local YMCAs, advocating for vulnerable young people by providing essential building blocks for a better life—like a safe home, guidance, friendship, and employment skills. We’re committed to ensuring fairness and opportunity for all, and through our collective voice, we influence national policy and media to improve the lives of young people across the country.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Engagement & Support: Partner with managers to improve employee engagement, reduce turnover, and enhance productivity. Actively contribute to a positive, fair, and inclusive work environment.

HR Operations: Manage induction processes, employee relations (ER) issues, compliance, and performance appraisals. Provide expert HR advice and create necessary documentation for various HR matters.

Talent Management: Lead talent reviews and succession planning to support internal growth and development. Run training events and initiatives to promote continuous learning.

Culture & Teamwork: Foster a collaborative and supportive culture by organising training events, promoting team-building activities, and addressing HR queries across the office.

Pay & Benefits: Oversee job evaluations, handle pay concerns and support the annual pay review process.

Person Specification

CIPD Level 5+ qualification.

Experience as an HRBP or HR Advisor, ideally in charity or other fast-paced environment.

Strong interpersonal skills, emotionally intelligent, and a proactive attitude.

Commitment to the YMCA's ethos and values.