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About The Royal Institution of Great Britain

The Royal Institution (Ri) is an independent charity which has been connecting people with science for over 200 years. Founded in 1799 through the wonderful generosity of 58 patrons, to this day we remain based in our original, magnificent, Georgian home in central London. Thanks to the support of those early philanthropists, the Ri has inspired generations of scientists over the years whose discoveries have helped shape our modern world.

The Ri has a clear vision that ‘Science is for Everyone’ and it is our belief that everyone should have equitable access to science. Through our packed event programme available in person or online, our UK schools outreach and social impact initiatives, and our global digital reach including over 1.5m YouTube subscribers we achieve our mission by connecting people with scientists to explore science together.

About you

We are seeking an energetic, resourceful, and creative Fundraising Events Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will proactively design and deliver engaging events that inspire and cultivate support for the Ri. You will collaborate with colleagues and senior stakeholders across the charity to effectively deliver a range of inspiring and special fundraising events that create both passion for our cause and memorable experiences that foster strong relationships with our donors. 

As successful candidate you will have the ability to develop innovative event concepts that align with our organization's goals, oversee all aspects of event planning from budgeting to execution, design engaging and memorable event experiences, and respond to flexibly and constructively to changes and challenges.

Do you have:

• Experience of working in a customer relationship role in a charitable or corporate setting
• Experience of planning and delivering private events, ideally within patron, member or alumni schemes
• experience of event planning and exceptional interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong relationships
• Excellent written communication skills
• Ability to analyse data and produce reports

If so we'd love to hear from you!

About The Royal Institution of Great Britain

The Royal Institution (Ri) is an independent charity which has been connecting people with science for over 200 years. Founded in 1799 through the wonderful generosity of 58 patrons, to this day we remain based in our original, magnificent, Georgian home in central London. Thanks to the support of those early philanthropists, the Ri has inspired generations of scientists over the years whose discoveries have helped shape our modern world.

The Ri has a clear vision that ‘Science is for Everyone’ and it is our belief that everyone should have equitable access to science. Through our packed event programme available in person or online, our UK schools outreach and social impact initiatives, and our global digital reach including over 1.5m YouTube subscribers we achieve our mission by connecting people with scientists to explore science together.

About you

We are now looking for a capable and experienced fundraising administrator to join our fundraising team at an exciting time in our history as we pursue ambitious targets to broaden our reach and impact. You will collaborate with colleagues and suppliers to effectively manage the day to day administration of donations, supporter care, records management and support for the team. 

This new role will suit a proactive and organised self-starter with great interpersonal skills, customer service experience and determination to make a difference. 

As the ideal candidate you will be methodical, reliable, familiar with data management, CRM (Client Relationship Management) systems and have an eye for detail. You will help shape effective systems and processes to improve the efficiency of our fundraising operation and allow the fundraising managers to focus fully on fundraising, knowing that the essential administration is in safe hands. 

Do you have: 

• Experience of CRM systems and data management, ideally within a fundraising environment
• Experience in desk-based research, diary management and administrative tasks 
• The ability to prioritise and use your own initiative to identify problems and recommend solutions 
• Strong customer service & interpersonal skills
• Creativity and adaptability 
• Proficiency in fundraising software and tools would be desirable

Are you looking for a new Challenge?

Do you have experience of working within drug services and with volunteers?

Do you have relevant experience? This might be alcohol or injecting drug use, viral hepatitis or other liver disease. Have you supported anyone who has?

We are looking for passionate, skilled and self-motivated individuals who like to be part of a team but equally can work on their own. The post holders must have a desire to make a difference in promoting hepatitis awareness & liver health among services and affected communities and by increasing access to hepatitis treatment and liver disease care.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a new project, within an existing team, across the Wessex area.

We are a patient-led organisation, and you will be working in an environment where the patient/service user/client is placed at the centre of all that you do. This post will require extensive travel across the region and the post holder is required to hold a clean driving licence and have their own vehicle for work related travel.

Samaritan’s Purse is looking for a well-connected individual to act as our London Donor Ministries contact. This would either be a Donor Ministries Associate or Donor Ministries Manager.

The role is full time, remotely based, but with one day a week from our National Ministry Centre in Coventry.

The role will involve working some Sundays, when church opportunities occur.

To be suitable for this role you will need to good networking leads within a Christian context. You will enjoy getting to know people and prayerfully nurturing relationships. You will have a clear delivery and the ability to present at, lead or on occasion take a church service. Further information can be found in the Job Description.

In accordance with the Equality Act of 2010 and due to the nature and context of the role there is an ‘occupational requirement’ for the post holder to be an evangelical Christian. The job holder should be committed to the purpose of SPI and be able to demonstrate enthusiasm for the Christian purposes of the organisation and be able to live out, hold to, support and contribute to its Christian ethos.

To complete and maintain accurate HR records and HR/Recruitment administration tasks. Support HR Manager in general HR enquiries from employees and ensure HR processes are completed to meet both CSE’s policies and CSE’s core values.

Pay and conditions

• The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week).
• The salary for the role will be £27,121 - £32,486 per year.
• You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays).​

CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more.

We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.

Specific responsibilities

An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:

• Maintain accurate HR employee files and ensure secure storage of all employee documents. Remove HR data no longer required in line with our storage process as directed by the HR Manager.
• Manage the new starters administration process (right to work checks, reference requests, offer letters and contract of employments, DBS checks and other related tasks linked to this process).
• Organise and track recruitment requests when hiring employees, including proof reading Job Descriptions, directing new job roles to the HR manager to evaluate, and salary benchmark when required.
• Draft HR related letters including contracts, change to salary, promotions, and other general HR letters with final approval by HR Manager.
• Manage sickness records including tracking sickness absence, including the return of self-certification forms, return to work interviews, actions required, and any wellbeing meeting notes received back from each department.
• Conduct exit interviews and record data gathered, providing information to the HR Manager.
• Co-ordinate and process probationary and annual reviews.
• Track change requests and complete payroll administration – Final check and approval by the HR Manager.
• Assist the HR Manager with both short term and long-term HR projects, taking an active involvement in projects and meetings as required, including initial set-up of HR system.
• Provide reports as required by the HR Manager or Director of Finance & Operations.

To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website.

Essential attributes for this role include:

• Previous experience of working in a small HR team.
• Key understanding of HR policy and procedures.
• Previous knowledge of processing HR data and correspondence across the employee work cycle.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Confident in replying to email communications and written correspondence relating to HR general enquiries.
• Able to use HR software systems.
• Strong MS office Skills.
• CIPD level 3 active membership and completion of qualification

Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description.

How to apply

To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our website. Your application should demonstrate your suitability for the role against the criteria outlined in the person specification.

The closing date for applications is 17:00 on Friday 29 November 2024. If you have not heard from CSE by midday Wednesday 4 December 2024, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Interviews will take place in-person at our offices in Bristol on Thursday 5 and Friday 6 December 2024.

If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

Are you passionate about fashion or furniture and want to make a difference through your work? We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Store Manager to join our team, focusing on driving sales while supporting our charitable mission.

About the Role:

As the Flagship Store Manager, you will play a key role in supporting our Retail Manager to maximise sales and ensure the smooth operation of our retail business. You’ll be part of an enthusiastic Retail team that values collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to positive change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Retail Manager in achieving sales targets and operational goals.
• Lead, inspire, and manage a dedicated team, including staff and volunteers.
• Ensure exceptional customer service and a welcoming store environment.
• Manage inventory, merchandising, and store presentation to align with brand standards.
• Oversee daily store operations, including cash handling, reporting, and compliance.
• Contribute to marketing initiatives and community engagement efforts.

About You:

• Experience: Previous experience in a store management role within the fashion or furniture industry is essential.
• Skills: Strong leadership skills with proven line management experience. Experience managing volunteers is highly desirable.
• Attitude: Positive, proactive, and passionate about driving change. A “can-do” attitude and optimism for the future are a must.
• Passion: Enthusiasm for fashion, furniture, and making a positive impact through charity-focused work.

Why Join Us?

• Training: Additional training and development opportunities will be provided.
• Team: Join a friendly and supportive team that is dedicated to making a difference.
• Impact: Be part of a company that values its people and their contributions to both business and community.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and share our passion for fashion and positive change, we’d love to hear from you!

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this role.

Domestic Abuse & Safeguarding Advisor 

£27,681 

Milton Keynes 

Permanent, Full Time  

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? They're looking for a dedicated Domestic Abuse & Safeguarding Advisor to be part of their mission in supporting a life free from abuse for their customers and colleagues. This role is all about providing quality, empathetic support to those in need, working within a team committed to safeguarding, and promoting an abuse-aware culture. 

What you’ll be doing  

• Managing a caseload, keeping accurate records for safeguarding and domestic abuse cases. 

• Working closely with other agencies to provide collaborative support for those affected by abuse. 

• Supporting team visits to domestic abuse refuges and assisting with related housing needs. 

• Maintaining a non-judgmental, customer-led approach in assessing risks and customer choices, especially around housing and safety. 

• Reviewing MARAC agendas and ensuring Life24 alarm systems are in place and up-to-date. 

• Managing the referral inbox, ensuring timely responses and offering guidance on safeguarding within the organisation. 

• Supporting data collection for reporting, training, and accreditation. 

• Acting as a Domestic Abuse Responder, offering resources and support to colleagues facing abuse. 

• Adhering to Health & Safety, Lone Working, and GDPR guidelines to maintain a safe, compliant environment. 

• Sharing information appropriately with internal teams and external partners to enhance our safeguarding efforts. 

• Keeping skills sharp with regular training, staying current with best practices in the field. 

What they’re looking for 

• Experience in a customer-focused role, bringing empathy and care to every interaction. 

• A team player who collaborates to achieve shared goals. 

• Awareness of the many forms of abuse and their warning signs. 

• Ability to recognise when abuse risks escalate and take appropriate action. 

• Confidence in using common IT systems (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel etc) 

• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion principles. 

Perks of working there 

• Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 5 years of service 

• Generous pension scheme – employer contribution up to 10%. 

• Extra day's leave for no sickness absence in the financial year. 

• Christmas week off (no need to use your annual leave allowance!) 

• Opportunity to buy/sell annual leave. 

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. 

• Paid emergency and compassionate leave. 

• Life assurance (2x salary). 

• Generous sick pay. 

• Free annual flu jabs. 

• Paid qualification. 

If you're ready to bring your compassion, expertise, and commitment to a role that truly matters, they'd love to hear from you! Apply today and help them on their mission to build safer, stronger communities. 

Important Information 

They do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence. 

A full driving license is essential for this role. 

A DBS in required for this role 

They reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities. 

Closing: 22 November 

Phone screening: 28 November 

Interviews: 2 December 

You will have an understanding of working within substance misuse field and associated health and social issues, and  preferably also have experience of working with adults in an addictions or social care setting.  We are seeking candidates with a professional qualification in health/social care, youth or community work or direct experience of delivering family focused interventions. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Aquarius as a Family Practitioner. 

Right now, we’re looking for someone like you to join our specialist substance misuse family safeguarding team in Derby who specialises in reducing the harms caused to children and families as a result of parental substance misuse whilst improving parenting ability and family functioning to reduce family breakdown. 

Aquarius work with families and young people across a range of home and community settings supporting parents to build insight into the impact of parental substance misuse whilst developing safety and risk management strategies to minimise risk to the wider family.

Your challenge? To support and deliver substance misuse and safeguarding focused interventions with substance using parents through 1:1 support, group facilitation and employing an multi-agency approach alongside voluntary and statutory agencies involved in family support. 

Aquarius has a well embedded family service with a think family approach being utilised across the city of Derby We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic person to help deliver this service and expand the family support options to support families in Derby with the aim of improving outcomes for all family members affected by parental substance misuse. 

An energetic and confident self-starter, you will need a passion for working with families supported by 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.  You will have a flexible approach, a commitment to the principles of confidentiality and excellent record keeping and Microsoft Office. 

This is a permanent part-time role requiring the post holder to work 22.5 per week. Working days can be negotiated as part of interview process.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.

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

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 was renamed Waythrough to reflect the new organisation, of which Aquarius will remain a subsidiary.

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

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

What we offer:

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

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

About the role:

This role is home-based and is open to applicants living in Devon and Cornwall who have access to an appropriately confidential space in which to work. Regular travel will be required both to our office in Plymouth & throughout Devon and Cornwall. Usual working hours will be Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, however there may be an occasional need to work outside core hours to meet the demands of the role.

As an Anti-Social Behaviour Caseworker you will:

• Develop, deliver, and monitor safety and support plans for those affected by ongoing and persistent Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB), who accept ongoing support. Support will include providing resources, interventions, and information to all service users
• Facilitate access to additional services, helping service users build healthy coping mechanisms and providing practical support and information
• Using a bespoke case management system to maintain accurate and confidential records and contributing to monitoring information including the collection of outcomes
• Deliver awareness raising sessions on the impact of ASB to partner agencies and community groups and participating in community events

You will need:

• An understanding of the impact of ASB and crimes such domestic abuse, sexual violence and hate crime on victims
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of successfully delivering services and working directly within a statutory, voluntary or multi agency
• Ability to balance competing needs and priorities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience of building effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders
• Personal resilience to manage exposure to highly emotional or sensitive demands of the role
• Ability to manage a caseload including complex case management
• Ability to use generic IT applications competently
• A driving license and access to a vehicle as this is considered an essential requirement as this role involves regular travel

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. When completing your application form, please pay particular attention to the essential shortlisting criteria on the job description as these will inform decisions on who is shortlisted for interview.

About Us:

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

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

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

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

Operations Administrator

We are looking for an Operations Administrator to join the team supporting facilities and building maintenance and offering general admin and operational support.

This role could also be full-time incorporating the HR support function, which at the moment is as separate standalone part-time role.

Position: Operations Administrator

Location: Bristol (onsite)

Hours: 15 hours per week (0.4 FTE) 7.5 hours split any days Monday – Thursday. Fridays are mandatory. (or full time hours for the HR and Operations Officer role combined)

Salary: £25,000 pro rata (£10,000 actual)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 2nd December 11:59pm

Interview Date: Interviews expected to be held w/c 9th December

The Role

The Operations Administrator will be responsible for the facilities, asset, and building maintenance of an owned therapy building. The Operations Administrator will understand that due to the building being used for therapeutic purposes, there will need to be clear communication between staff and suppliers on ‘quiet times’ and optimal visiting times.

Main areas of responsibility include:

• Stock control
• Maintaining relationships and organisational contracts with suppliers e.g. phone company or IT support
• Ensure office workplace health and safety standards are upheld
• Assist with operational aspects of staff away days and events e.g. venue booking and staff lunch
• Support with the set up and management of the outreach centres
• Supporting staff with internal operational enquiries
• Working closely with the Finance Manager to ensure operational expense is accurately reported
• Tracking and management of petty cash
• Finance admin support

We are advertising this as a part-time permanent role but would welcome applications for this post and the HR  post as a full-time position, HR and Operations Officer, £29,000 annual salary 1.0 FTE.

Due to the nature of the role (facilities & building maintenance), remote working is not an option. Please only apply if you are able to commute to the therapy building in St Paul’s, Bristol. 

About You

You will have experience in facilities/building management, administration and/or office operation OR equivalent experience, with a strong focus on overseeing administrative systems

You will be asked to submit a CV and then those selected to move to the next stage will be asked to submit a supporting document alongside their application.

We appreciate that some candidates may find other means of communicating their skills and experience more suitable to them, so accept the following supporting document formats:

• 2-page cover letter
• No more than a 5-minute long video (either sent as an mp4 attachment or a link to an unlisted YouTube video)
• A poem no longer than 2 pages

About the Organisation

The charity offers specialist support and therapeutic services to children, young people, and their families who have experienced child sexual abuse. They believe in creative evidence-based support services led by the voices of young people and their families. The specialist services are designed to grow connection and community with families who have experienced sexual abuse. The services have a creative arts focus because they believe in the transformative power of creativity in helping families to rebuild their lives after abuse experiences. Research guides everything the team does, it helps everyone to understand the service, develop best practice nationally in the sector and is a platform for amplifying survivors voices. 

Benefits include:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. We currently award the Christmas – New Year period off to staff (not deducted from allowance)
• Generous leave allowances (sickness, maternity, etc.)
• Flexible employer
• Whole-organisation Professional Development Fund and Policy to help your CPD
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Fantastic, kind, and hardworking team

The organisation is committed to providing equal opportunities for all, irrespective of age, disability, race, sex, religion/belief, sexuality, gender identity, marital/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and working patterns. Therefore, are particularly keen to hear from candidates living with a disability, and those from the global majority.

You may also have experience in areas such as Admin, Administrator, Administration, Operations Administrator,  Buildings Administrator, Support Administrator, Maintenance Administrator, Facilities Administrator, HR and Operations Administrator, Operations Coordinator, Operations Officer, Maintenance Coordinator, Buildings Coordinator.

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

We are working with an awesome charity who are looking for a passionate Corporate Partnerships Manager - account management - to join their team for an initial 9 month contract. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage high value existing and new business partnerships in order to deliver on partnership objectives and maximise income, support and awareness for the charity
• Support new business development and develop regional small business in line with objectives.
• Implement national, regional, and local corporate partnership initiatives.
• Develop and deliver innovative approaches to achieving fundraising targets and new opportunities for employee engagement.
• Lead on designated partnerships, projects, and events contributing to the partnership plan.
• Implement and maintain excellent communication procedures with colleagues and key stakeholders to coordinate delivery and raise awareness of partnership objectives and targets.
• Represent  the charity at corporate events as required.
• Administer appropriate income/expenditure procedures, produce monthly reports, and maintain accurate records of fundraising and other activity.

Person Specification

•  Understanding the corporate sector and raising funds and awareness from partnerships
• Appreciation of equalities and diversity and how it affects this position, the organisation and supporters. 
• Experience of working in a demanding and profit driven corporate/business, fundraising, sales or marketing environment.
• Managing profitable client/donor relationships within large and complex organisations/companies
• A proven track record in implementing and managing account plans and delivering financial targets.
• Experience of managing corporate relationships or equivalent.

What’s on offer:

• An initial 9 month contract
• A flexible hybrid or remote working pattern
• A salary of £40,000 is on offer

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

Whilst we do our best to get back to every application, due to the volume of interest this is not always possible.

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

Join Our Team – Fundraising & Grants Officer

Are you looking for flexible hours with remote working options? Do you have strong organisational and administration skills and enjoy building relationships? We’re excited to welcome a Fundraising & Grants Officer to our team! You’ll support the Head of Business Development & Partnerships in securing essential funding for Action for Family Carers, keeping our fundraising efforts running smoothly.

While previous fundraising experience is a plus, it’s not essential—if you bring transferable skills from business development, marketing, or similar fields, we’d love to hear from you. With strong communication skills and a knack for using data to build compelling cases, you’ll manage smaller bids independently and assist with larger applications and proposals. Your main role will be coordinating funding applications and reports and researching new funding opportunities like corporate partnerships. You will also support our community fundraisers.

Bring your ideas and creativity as we work together to innovate and develop new income streams!

About Us:

Action for Family Carers is a well-established Essex-based charity dedicated to supporting unpaid carers and young carers. We've been making a positive impact for over 30 years.

What We Offer:

· Salary: £26,300 per annum FTE (£15,780 actual)

· Contract: Permanent

· Hours: 21 hours per week - Flexible days/hours, hybrid office/home working

· Location: Brickhouse Farm, Poulton Close, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6NG

Benefits:

· Full induction and relevant training

· Contributory work-based pension scheme

· Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

· Flexible working arrangements

Apply Now:

If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team, contribute to meaningful work, and make a positive impact, we want to hear from you! Read the full Job Description and Person Specification and send a CV and covering letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the person specification, applications without this may not be considered.

Closing date for applications 5pm, Wednesday 11th December 2024

We will be interviewing applicants on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the application window if we appoint a suitable candidate.

Action for Family Carers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our award winning fundraising team, to join us as a Regional Fundraiser.

At Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital Charity, we believe there’s always more we can do for our sick kids and woman, and that’s why we will always strive to do more for our patients and families. 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 an ambitious, experienced, target driven relationship fundraiser to join our fast paced team. You will have experience of proactively seeking new relationships and partnerships and the ability to develop sustainable, long term relationships with donors, staff, partners and volunteers.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have previous experience in income generation and lead and inspiring networks in order to generate long term income and awareness for the charity
• Be self-motivated, independent, and target-driven
• Possess a natural confidence in talking to people and encouraging their support.
• Have excellent communication and relationship building skills - be friendly, approachable, inspiring and engaging
• Full clean driving license, with access to a car

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 and hybrid working to support work-life balance
• Generous annual leave entitlement with additional leave for long service 
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Free flu jabs
• Cycle to work scheme
• Charity events throughout the year
• Employer enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme with 8% employer contribution
• Ongoing commitment to education and professional development

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 applications is Thursday 28th November with interview dates being held on the week beginning 2nd December at our Head Office - 5 Rowchester Court, Whittal Street, Birmingham B4 6DH.

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they're likely to die from. 

The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives. 

We're recruiting for a Volunteer Services Coordinator to join our Companion Volunteer Team in the South-West of England.

This is a full-time home-based role that'll include travel around the region, so you'll need to live in Devon have a home office set up, a full driving license and access to a car.

Hours: 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00

As a Volunteer Services Coordinator you'll support the delivery, coordination, and growth of Marie Curie's portfolio of volunteer delivered services in the South-West. You'll have a can-do attitude, experience working with volunteers and a passion for creating excellent volunteer experiences.

This'll be a busy and varied role, but main duties will include coordinating the volunteer delivered services, managing, and supporting volunteers both in person and remotely, promoting and raising awareness of the volunteer delivered services, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and monitoring the impact of the services.

As an integral part of the Companion Volunteer Team, you'll need to be agile and adaptable, proactive, an excellent communicator, solution focused, organised and IT literate.

All members of the Companion Volunteer Team are expected to actively promote and support the wellbeing of people at end of life and the people closest to them. 

What we're looking for:

• Strong planning, operational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent self-organisation and attention to detail
• Good IT skills
• An ability to work well under pressure and experience prioritising a busy workload
• A high level of emotional intelligence
• An ability to use own initiative to make improvements to service delivery, assess potential risks, make sound judgments and to seek support when appropriate
• Experience delivering volunteer training and leading volunteer meetings
• Experience promoting, raising awareness of and generating referrals for volunteer delivered services within local communities
• Evidence of relevant, recent work experience in volunteer management
• Experience working within KPIs and delivering on agreed targets
• Experience monitoring and evaluating service delivery
• A good team player
• Respect for Marie Curie's values
• A valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle
• An ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the role

What's in it for you: 

• Annual leave allowance 25 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Hybrid working
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave  
• Continuous Professional development 
• Industry leading training programmes 
• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work 
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension  
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme 
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems   
• Introduce a friend scheme 
• Help with childcare cost (T & C's apply)  
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card  
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme  
• Life assurance - for all employees  

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To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.

Advert closes: 24^th November 2024

For more information or an informal chat please contact Sally Flowers on [email protected].

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one. 

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.

We're committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via our recruitment team.

This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.