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Refugee Action Kingston (RAK) is an independent charity dedicated to helping the successful integration of refugees and people seeking asylum into the local community. With over three decades of experience, we provide a holistic service which includes advice on welfare, benefits, and immigration, alongside education, counselling, and career guidance.
In 2023/24 we supported 2,036 people:
- 1,171 clients accessed advice and advocacy services, including immigration advice
- 305 accessed ESOL classes
- 250 children supported through after school and family support services
- 61 people supported through our counselling service
This is an exciting time to join RAK at the start of the new fundraising strategy for 2024-2028. RAK currently has a successful grant fundraising programme through a selection of statutory bodies, trusts and foundations, and recognises the need - and opportunity - to broaden and diversify its income generation streams. We are looking for a fundraiser to build on existing strengths within the organisation to broaden our income stream through corporate support, individual giving, major donors and social media fundraising campaigns alongside maintaining and developing our trusts and foundations funding.
Our new Director, Elli Free, has 25 years’ experience supporting people seeking asylum and substantial fundraising experience. Elli is looking forward to working collaboratively with the new Fundraising Manager to ensure RAK sustains its work in Kingston and reaches into neighbouring boroughs.
What we can offer you
- Work in a highly respected organisation punching above its weight – providing quality support to over 2,000 individuals and families a year
- A friendly and supportive environment, with an experienced team of professional teachers, counsellors, solicitors and advisers working to quality standards
- A collaborative approach to meeting fundraising targets working with our Director and Partnership and Digital Marketing Coordinator
- Hybrid work or remote working according to your need on a £45k FTE regardless of location
- Flexible part-time working hours with a paid half hour lunch break included
- A committed community in Kingston that supports RAK through volunteering, sharing information about our work and donations
- Real potential for fundraising growth and a clear and deliverable strategy already in place
- Training and development opportunities
Purpose of the role
As Fundraising Manager, you will lead the fundraising functions of the charity to generate income, meet organisational targets, and ensure development opportunities are effectively maximised. Working with the Director and programme teams, you will develop and write competitive bids, growing capacity and securing income for 24/25 and beyond. We are focused on multi-year bids and opportunities that deliver the best outcomes for our client community. As a client-led organisation, we strive to meet the needs of our clients and deliver impact-focused programmes.
The Fundraising Manager will have proven experience of successful grant writing and demonstrate a track record of fundraising achievements across multiple income streams.
Main areas of accountability
Fundraising - general
- Writing and submitting bids, tenders and proposals to ensure income targets are met in line with performance objectives
- Responsibility for the development and the implementation of RAK’s fundraising strategy, in line with organisational strategy and resources
- Providing stewardship to existing donors and supporters to maximise income and ensure long-term funding relationships
- Contributing to the monitoring and evaluation of the impact of the services provided at RAK
Trusts and Foundations, Statutory Funding
- Securing regular income by producing and submitting appealing fundraising applications to trusts and foundations as well as statutory funding
- Researching, monitoring, and identifying new funding opportunities for the development of existing or new services and organisational capacity
- Reporting to funders in line with funding criteria, objectives and the specified outcomes conditional to the funding
Individual Giving
- Ensuring that donations are acknowledged in an appropriate and timely manner in line with the stewardship policy
- Managing the charity’s supporter database and online donations
- Developing an excellent supporters’ journey via digital means and channels
- Preparing appealing fundraising campaigns and cases for support to the general public
- Working with the Partnership and Digital Marketing Co-ordinator to maximise income from social media channels and other digital channels
- Keeping up to date with professional best practice and recent trends, identifying developments that impact the organisation, and sharing knowledge appropriately across teams and departments
Corporate Giving
- Leading the expansion of RAK’s corporate giving initiatives, identifying and developing opportunities for engagement, and achieving the corporate income target
- Managing the Partnership and Digital Marketing Coordinator, whose primary focus is on corporate giving
General Duties
- Undertaking any other related duties as required and appropriate to the role.
All posts working for RAK require an understanding of the needs of people who are seeking asylum and those with refugee status. In addition, we require a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion from anyone who works for us.
Person specification
We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate the following skills and experience:
Essential
- Significant fundraising successes, preferably across different income streams
- Persuasive written and spoken communication skills
- Experience and competent use of fundraising CRM system
- A strong track record of achieving established targets and KPIs
- Excellent leadership and management skills
- Experience of delivering effective stewardship for a variety of stakeholder audiences
- A track record of managing budgets, complex report writing and data analysis
- Knowledge and experience of using digital fundraising tools and resources to maximise fundraising income
- Good time management skills including good sense of priorities and project development timelines
- Knowledge of the regulatory frameworks for fundraising activity for charities in the UK
- Commitment to working within an equality and diversity framework
Desirable
- Understanding of the challenges faced by those seeking refuge in the UK, and a commitment to assisting the integration of clients into the local area
- Experience of developing and building high-value partnerships
- A track record of managing budgets
Our workplace
We want RAK to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought.
Our values are clearly set out in our RAK Strategy 2023-28.
RAK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to recruiting staff, trustees and volunteers who reflect the communities we serve and the wider community of London where we live and work. We particularly welcome applications from people: from Black, Asian and other minority-ethnic communities; refugee and migrant backgrounds; LGBTQ+ communities; with disabilities; and neurodiverse communities.
Asking for adjustments - RAK is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making changes for neurodiverse people, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview, or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please use the contact details on our website to get in touch.
RAK is obliged to comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act (1996), and this requires certain documents to be presented by candidates before an offer of employment can be made. If you are invited to interview, we will ask you to bring these documents with you. For jobs which involve, for example, working with, or having access to children and/or vulnerable adults and their records, we will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau and need to have information from you regarding any previous, existing, or pending convictions or cautions. This will form part of the recruitment process if you are successful after interview.
In your cover letter please provide details of all your skills and experience for the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification.
Refugee Action Kingston exists to enable refugees and people who seek asylum to succeed as integrated members of the local community
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting new role for someone who is interested in gaining the experience and training necessary to become an information and advice navigator.
Working as part of our committed and expanding team, your main role will be supporting the advice team with triaging client contact over the telephone, online and face to face. We will provide you with full training and supervision to carry out your role.
Purpose of the role:
· Triage all client enquiries and referrals received via the helpline, email enquiries and drop in callers Provide administrative support to team advisers.
· To support clients with form completion – online or paper based.
· To support the Information and Advice Service (Later Life Planning Service / Dementia Adviser team)
You will be the first point of contact for our clients, whether that be by email, telephone or face to face.
We will provide training and support to help you develop your skills and become an efficient navigator onto other specialised services.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a Communications Officer to join our small team with big ambitions to lift people out of poverty and end the need for foodbanks.
Responsible for:
The support and delivery of Chichester District Foodbank’s external communications as well as the image Chichester District Foodbank portrays externally to our clients, volunteers, donors and stakeholders.
About Chichester District Foodbank:
Chichester District Foodbank was founded in 2012 and has four foodbanks in Chichester, Midhurst, Petworth and Selsey. We are part of the Trussell Trust network providing emergency food and support for people locked in poverty and campaign for change to end the need for foodbanks.
We are committed to working alongside people struggling against poverty which results in food insecurity, to learn from and be shaped by their knowledge and experience.
Overall responsibility of the job:
Support the development of communications strategies working with the different areas of the Foodbank to galvanise support for ending hunger and inspire action from key stakeholders.
Support the creation of and deliver communications campaigns both short and long term in line with the overall strategy for Chichester District Foodbank.
Manage conception, design and development, implementation of communications materials and campaigns and analyse outcomes.
Position Chichester District Foodbank as a leading voice for change and promote buy-in of our vision to end hunger in partnership with the charitable and public sector.
Deadline for applications:
Please submit your application by the end of Tuesday 18 July.
Interviews:
Interviews will be conducted on Tuesday 23 July.
Please see the attached role profile for a full job description and person specification.
Working to end poverty and hunger in Chichester District
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Manager – Income Generation and Marketing & Communications
Local Government Scale: P02 SCP 30-33 £38,936.70 to £41,961.97 pa FTE for 35 hours per week (pro rata for part time), including London Weighting plus 6% contributory pension. 21 to 35 hours per week. Permanent
Age UK Camden is a local, independent and innovative charity which has provided services to older people in Camden for more than 50 years through diverse and inclusive services. These services are highly valued by the residents of Camden and the voluntary and statutory sectors.
We are looking for a dynamic, experienced Fundraising Manager to work with us in Camden’s largest charity working with older people.
This will be an exciting opportunity to diversify your skills in order to manage a portfolio of work that ranges from Fundraising, Income Generation in areas such as our Charity Retail Shop, our Marketing and Communications and our Community and Corporate Engagement, You will line manage a dedicated and skilled team who work to deliver in all of these areas. You will also work closely with the CEO and the external bid writer who focuses on funding from Trusts and Grants.
The successful candidate will be experienced in a range of fundraising channels as well as having excellent communication skills in order to develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of audiences as well as internally with your team and the wider staff group.
We offer hybrid working but anticipate that the majority of the time for this role will be based in Camden. Age UK Camden offers a contributory pension, and season ticket or bicycle loan facility.
No agencies please.
Closing date: 15th July 2024 - 9 am
Interview date: TBC
Age UK Camden is an Equal Opportunities and London Living Wage Employer. Registered Charity No. 293446
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As Grants & Development Officer you will work closely with the Management Team and be responsible for the successful grants and fundraising activity for core and project-based work, as well as developing new income generation opportunities.
Grants, Fundraising and Other Income Generation:
· Undertake regular prospect research to identify potential funding streams and prioritise opportunities based around local, community, and organisational need.
· Work with the Management Team, to identify, apply for and secure funding through appropriate and successful grant and tender applications.
· Maintain and strengthen relationships with current and future sponsors and supporters, including funding organisations and partners.
· Work with the Board and Management Team to help diversify our income sources to enable the organisation to continue its growth and demonstrate sustainability.
· Scope alternative / additional sources of funding, such as corporate sponsorship and membership opportunities.
· Research and develop new income generation opportunities, such as the setting up of a profit-making business(es) that donates its profit to the charity.
· Maintain and manage effective electronic records in support of all fundraising and grant application duties.
· Work with the whole team and beneficiaries, to write up appropriate case studies to support income generation.
· Co-ordinate and develop a rolling programme of community fundraising and awareness raising events as well as beneficiary involvement initiatives.
Supporting Strategic Development:
· Analyse and understand the organisation’s existing goals, vision, and priorities so new initiatives are in alignment in order to guide and recognise the journey of Middleport Matters.
· Regularly review the projects, initiatives, and priorities of the organisation, and analyse them against our strategic aims to ensure they are aligned.
· Regularly review the strengths and weaknesses of Middleport Matters and thereby our capabilities, that are significant to our current and future growth (e.g. SWOT analysis).
· Conduct research (locally and nationally), to comprehend the organisation’s strategic options for the future and the business environment that we are situated within (e.g. PESTLE analysis).
· Provide analysis and recommendations around the structure, growth, and direction of the organisation, that are creative, challenging, realistic, and focused (using relevant data, business models, and statistics in order to regularly report on the current position of the business).
· Work with the Board and Management Team to support the continued development and implementation of the organisation’s strategic plan, business plan and operational plan.
· Develop and maintain relationships with other non-profit leaders, for example, looking for opportunities to partner with other organisations to serve the community.
· Work with leaders in the business and government world, cultivating long-term strategic partnerships or donor relationships to increase the organisation's effectiveness serving unmet needs.
· Produce and continually review a Risk Register to identify, assess and implement measures to control the key risks to the organisation's people (participants, staff, management, volunteers), property, finances, goodwill and image, along with their quantification of each risk and the action being taken to manage it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
2nd Line IT Support Engineer
Based in Stanmore/Berkshire - onsite
Salary circa £30,000 - £35,000 per annum dependent upon experience.
As a successful 2nd Line IT Support Engineer, you will have strong communication skills and a desire to provide outstanding service to Norwood’s client base. If you want you to join our dynamic team as a 2nd Line IT Support Engineer, please apply!
ABOUT THE ROLE
The role of the 2nd Line IT Support Engineer will involve working as part of a team providing 1st and 2nd line remote and on-site support to the services across London and a site in Berkshire. The ideal candidate for the 2nd Line IT Support Engineer role will have at least 3-6 years of experience in Windows Server and Desktop focused IT support. The position will be responsible for resolving day-to-day IT issues, maintaining, monitoring and troubleshooting a range of software and equipment across our network. . You will have strong expertise and the ability to provide rapid solutions and working flexibly in resolving and further investigating possible escalations.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Managing and maintaining computer hardware and software issues from logging to resolution, to ensure high levels of availability of the supported business applications.
- Liaising internally and externally with technical support companies and suppliers and working alongside the IT Manager and Application Support team, the role of 2nd Line IT Support Engineer will involve the following tasks:
- Using the Helpdesk ticket logging system to facilitate Desktop/Remote Support.
- Liaising with Support Companies to get issues fixed.
- Configuring, installing and supporting any client hardware and software.
- Configuring, installing and supporting mobile devices and internal phone systems.
- Assisting with new user desk setups, desk moves and associated cabling.
- Processing new and leaver’s accounts.
- Maintaining Asset register of all IT equipment.
- Managing, assessing, and reporting on project activities to meet deadlines.
- Focus on solving customer’s problems, striving to understand their needs.
- Be aware of the key IT and cyber risks, proactively operating to minimise these risks within the remit of the role, acting quickly to notify of any potential or identified IT risks through the appropriate incidents and escalations process
- Maintaining end-user computing solutions including physical desktops, mobile devices (laptops, tablets, smart phones), printers, and end-device security including remote access technologies.
- To be a car driver and have access to a car during office hours and willing to drive between locations.
ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Windows Server 2016/2019
- Windows 10/11 desktop systems
- Microsoft Azure
- Office 365 and the MS Office Suite
- Microsoft Exchange, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint
- Active Directory
- Group Policy, DNS, DHCP
- Desktop Deployment Services
- Networking (Switching/VLANs/Routing/Firewalls – Cisco and HP preferable)
- Email and Web Filtering Systems
- Managed Antivirus
- Enterprise Wireless administration
- Printer Management
Why Norwood?
- The opportunity to work for a leading UK charity
- Competitive salary & benefits package
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Hybrid work arrangement
- 1pm finish on a Friday
- Unlimited access to staff referral scheme
If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference, apply now to become our newest 2nd Line Support Engineer! Please press apply and our Recruitment Team will be in touch.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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.
No agencies please.
Are you passionate about supporting victims of violence against women and girls?
Are you a successful and experienced fundraiser within the charity sector, who is goal oriented and wants to make a difference to the lives of survivors in Staffordshire?
If so, we would love to hear from you! We are looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to join us at an exciting time following a significant period of growth and development. You will be responsible for developing the charity’s fundraising strategy to sustain and grow front-line services and lead on securing income through a range of diverse sources, including fundraising activities (annual income approx. £1.9 million). As part of the senior leadership team, you will be in a rewarding and influential role where your success will directly contribute to the protection and growth of our support services for those affected by domestic violence, sexual violence and other forms of violence against women.
The large part of our services are run by women for women, and this role is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1, Section 7(2)e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
To apply for this position, please visit our website where you can download a Candidate Pack including an application form which needs to be completed and returned by email to the address shown on the application form by the closing date.
Closing date for applications is 10 am on Monday 22 July 2024
Interviews to be held on Wednesday 31 July 2024
To empower victims to become survivors, to live safely and to thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting The Felix Project with the search for a new Head of Statutory Funding, Trusts and Foundations. The Felix Project is a dynamic London charity that works with food suppliers supporting community organisations and schools to reduce food waste and food poverty.
This permanent role offers a salary of £55,000 - £60,000 per annum plus benefits. It is a hybrid role based in London, requiring a day per week in one of the office bases in Enfield, Park Royal, Deptford, Greenford, Poplar, Central London or Canary Wharf.
As the Head of Statutory Funding, Trusts and Foundations, you will lead on strategies to deliver, retain and grow Trust, Foundation and statutory grants with the ambition to increase revenue beyond £5m per year. Another key focus will be building a team and coaching them to perform their best with the highest levels of job satisfaction.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious person who is motivated by income growth and building high-performing, happy teams. You will need demonstrable experience of generating long-term Trust, Foundation and statutory funding partnerships to deliver sustainable growth. If you are looking to work with an upbeat, innovative charity with strong vision, ambition and a fantastic culture and leadership team, then we'd love to hear from you.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. Please contact Femke Vorstman at Prospectus for support with your application.
If you are interested in this position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Your responsibilities will include supporting the setup of a national Care Worker Advisory Board and Champions Board, organising monthly online sessions, facilitating roundtables, and arranging conferences in collaboration with the Advisory Board members and the wider CWC team. This home based role can be based anywhere in England, but you must be available to attend team meetings in Central London every 12 weeks.
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Project Coordinator. Reporting to our Head of Policy and Projects, you will be instrumental in organising and coordinating various initiatives aimed at amplifying the voices of care workers.
Join our passionate team at The Care Workers’ Charity, where we are committed to advocating for the rights and voices of care workers across the UK. We believe in fostering positive change and empowering care workers to be heard. As a Project Coordinator, you will play a vital role in driving our advocacy and campaigning efforts, working across multiple projects to support our mission.
You need to have:
· Experience of project coordination and working collaboratively within an organisation
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills
· The ability to negotiate and to build and maintain good working relationships, up to and including senior management level
· Demonstrated ability in co-production
· Experience in organising online and offline events
Please read the attached job description and apply if you meet the above and other criteria listed in the JD.
Note: We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We particularly encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and those who have lived experience of care work.
Please only submit an application if you live in England, and you meet the criteria which is detailed in the job description. Applications sent without a covering letter will be rejected.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the organisation
nia has been delivering services to women, girls and children who have been subjected to sexual and domestic violence and abuse, including prostitution, since 1975. The organisation has three main aims: to provide services for women, girls and children who have experienced men’s violence; contributing to ending male violence against women and girls, and to inform and influence policy and public awareness.
The Emma Project, Daria House and Jan’s Place are specialist services providing refuge and support services to women who have been subjected to domestic and/or sexual violence and abuse, including women who have been sexually exploited, including through prostitution and who also use substances problematically.
About the post
These posts are currently funded until 31st March 2026 with a possibility of further extension. You will work closely alongside the refuges Team Leader and Service Manager to implement and deliver a trauma informed approach to refuge services.
About you
We’re looking for a highly organised and self-motivated woman who is passionate about ending violence against women, girls and children. You’ll have a ‘can-do’ approach and demonstrable commitment to nia’s approach to Prioritising women, upholding and promoting feminist, trauma-informed and anti-racist practice.
CV’s will not be accepted.
Closing date: 10am, 19th July 2024
Interview date: 30th July 2024
The posts are subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and open to women only. Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
“Providing free, independent, confidential and impartial advice”
Citizens Advice Southwark has a track record of delivering high-quality services from its offices in Peckham and Walworth and outreach locations across Southwark and South East London. We sort out problems together, for good, by providing free, independent, confidential and impartial advice across all areas of social welfare law, and through using the experience of our clients to bring about positive change through research and campaigns.
Citizens Advice Southwark has been awarded funding by City Bridge Foundation to provide a welfare benefits advice service for Southwark residents and we are now seeking to recruit a full time welfare benefits caseworker.
The caseworker will be based between our two main offices in Peckham and Walworth and will assist with raising awareness and completing benefit claims, advocating on behalf of clients and submitting reviews and appeals. The caseworker will also train a team of volunteers to increase capacity and expertise and will act in a consultancy role for generalist advisers and frontline workers in other agencies in the borough.
To be successful you will need:
- At least one year’s full time (or part time equivalent) paid or unpaid recent experience of advice work.
- An in-depth knowledge of welfare benefits including those related to disability and sickness.
- To understand, empathise with and be committed to the Service’s aims, principles and equal opportunities policies
Closing date: 9.00 am Wednesday 17th July 2024
Interviews: Monday 22nd July 2024
We offer a range of employee benefits, including generous annual leave, an employer matched pension contribution up to 10% salary, and training and development opportunities to continue your professional development.
Citizens Advice Southwark is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all applicants who meet the person specification irrespective of sex, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, age, or disability.
Are you a creative Social Media expert ready to make an impact? Do you want to use your Digital Skills to support a meaningful cause?
Charity People are partnering with a global church and charity dedicated to social action. It provides a range of services, including disaster relief, homeless shelters, addiction support, and community programs. Its mission is to offer practical assistance and spiritual support to vulnerable individuals and communities, promoting hope and transformation.
As a Social Media Officer, you will be pivotal in promoting the charity's mission and enhancing their online presence. You will lead strategic social media content creation and campaigns, manage reputation, and collaborate with various teams to ensure consistency in their messaging.
Location: London, hybrid 2 days per week in the office
Full time: 35 hours per week
Duration: 3 months
Pay: £19.23 per hour plus £2.32 per hour holiday pay
You'll work within the Digital Communications team to deliver strategic campaigns on corporate social media channels. Responsibilities include strategic content planning, comment management on Twitter and LinkedIn, and implementing cross-team awareness processes. You'll handle social media policies, monitor and respond to digital crises, and produce engaging content. Collaborate with the fundraising team and other departments for consistent messaging, review social media infrastructure, and monitor performance using analytics tools. You'll also identify target audiences, manage influencer relationships, and stay updated on platform technologies to share insights with the team and develop online resources.
You will have:
* Extensive experience in creating, editing, and producing cross-platform content.
* Proven track record in implementing social media content, policies, campaigns, and evaluations.
* Skills in photography and video editing for online channels.
* Experience in developing and maintaining relationships with online influencers.
* Strong copywriting and copy-editing skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
* Experience in managing reputational issues on social media.
* Ability to manage paid social campaigns and content, including Business Manager
* Proven experience in providing training in digital communications.
* Willingness to work flexibly, occasionally out of office hours, and travel within the UK.
* Experience of using Canva and Brand Watch social media scheduling tool.
Desirable:
* Digital fundraising experience and/or experience working in the charity sector.
* Qualification or equivalent experience in digital communications or public relations.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply without delay as we are reviewing applications on a rolling basis. There will be a short task and a virtual interview as part of the interview process
Closing date: 8th July at 9am
Interviews: Thursday 11 July and Friday 12 July
Start: week commencing 22nd July
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About you
You’ll definitely be someone who loves working at a high level and has solid experience of providing close support to the Chief Executive. You are collaborative with excellent communication skills. You have excellent attention to detail and will thrive in a fast paced environment with strong organisation skills. You’ll be experienced in using various means of software with experience of managing a Chief Executive’s diary and liaising with external contractors.
About the role
This is a varied role; from managing the Chief Executive’s office effectively and proactively, to organising and coordinating general office procedures and administration of the office.
About us
Carers UK is the leading national charity for unpaid carers. Our support, advice, information and campaigning work are now needed more than ever, as unpaid carers are providing more and more care, adversely impacting on their own health and wellbeing. We exist to make life better for carers and bring about lasting change.
Diversity and inclusion
Carers UK is committed to becoming a diverse and truly inclusive organisation. We strive to create a workplace where our colleagues and volunteers can truly be themselves and feel like they belong and constantly seek to ensure all voices are heard.
To embrace this culture of diversity, our employee and volunteer recruitment should reflect our stakeholders and the society that we serve and support, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, disabilities or religious practices. We value individual diversity and are actively building diverse teams here at Carers UK and value our colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.
As a membership charity for carers, we particularly seek employees and volunteers with a real understanding of the issues faced by carers. Reasonable adjustments can be made to the process and role dependent on the needs of the applicant.
At Carers UK we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply please email the recruitment team to discuss.
The closing date for applications is 5pm, 24 July 2024
Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.
Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.
Carers UK are actively interviewing as we receive applications.
Carers UK may carry out online and social media checks as well as seek references before a formal offer is made.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB PURPOSE:
CVS Brent is looking to recruit its next Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation and manage the implementation of programmes that enhance the capacity of voluntary and community organisations in the borough of Brent.
The incoming CEO will play a crucial role in leading CVS Brent through a pivotal transition period with a focus on stabilising the organisation and laying the groundwork for meaningful organisational change. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of community engagement and impact in Brent.
CVS Brent is a dynamic and independent charity dedicated to supporting the diverse and vibrant voluntary sector in Brent. Through a range of services, including expert advice, professional training, and effective advocacy, we enable individuals and organisations in Brent to build the capacity necessary to meet the needs and aspirations of their communities through voluntary action. Located in an inner-city borough with a rich tradition of voluntary activity, we actively promote innovative approaches to working and foster relationships and partnerships between communities, local government, and health services.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strategic Leadership and Execution: In collaboration with the Board, the CEO will define CVS Brent's strategic direction, goals, monitor progress, and set targets..
- Provide Visionary Leadership: Lead and support staff to enhance their contributions and ensure effective programme development and delivery.
- Manage Foundation Building and Change: Establish a strong foundation for future service growth. Navigate the organisation through transitions, ensuring stability and resilience.
- Engage with Stakeholders: Align CVS Brent's objectives with those of its stakeholders by collaborating with voluntary and community organisations, local authorities, and other partners to foster meaningful relationships.
- Embrace Innovation: Encourage creative thinking and explore new approaches to address challenges.
- Represent CVS Brent publicly: Represent CVS Brent and nurture effective relationships across local, regional, and national networks. Actively seek opportunities to expand and promote CVS Brent's role and impact.
- Build Capacity: Enhance the capacity of local organisations by designing and delivering effective programs.
- Lead Policy and Advocacy Efforts: Including engagement with Brent Council, NHS regulators, and other decision-makers.
- Build Strong Connections: Cultivate and maintain strong networks with key supporters, stakeholders, and partnership agencies to strengthen CVS Brent’s impact.
- Generate Income: Cultivate and strengthen relationships with partners, supporters, funders, and potential funders to capitalise on income generation opportunities.
- Manage Finances: Acquire the necessary resources for efficient operation (from both current and new funding avenues). Additionally oversee budgeting and risk management.
- Report to the Board of Trustees: Attend Board meetings and keep the Board informed about CVS Brent's progress, relevant matters, and the charity's mission. Provide timely and relevant information to aid the Board in fulfilling its duties. Alert the Board to any significant risks facing the charity.
- Ensure Robust Oversight: Uphold and implement CVS Brent's policies, procedures, and systems. Strive for operational excellence by adhering to established guidelines and continuously improving processes.
- Stay Informed and Proactive: Continuously monitor and stay updated on current social, economic, political, environmental, and other relevant trends. Use this knowledge to identify strategic development opportunities for CVS Brent and proactively adapt to changing circumstances.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
While no specific qualification is required, evidence of recent continuing professional development in areas such as management, leadership, or organisational culture is desired. Alternatively, equivalent work experience in a related field will be considered.
- Partnership Building: Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships, particularly with large and complex statutory organisations. Proven success in forming positive relationships with funders, partners, and stakeholders.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Practical understanding of the regulatory environment within which Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations operate. Strong grasp of good governance principles.
- Innovation and Change Leadership: Experience in leading and facilitating innovation and change across an organisation. Adept at driving positive transformation.
- Organisational Development: Familiarity with organisational and staff development principles. Knowledge of financial and risk factors relevant to business development in a VCSE context.
- Effective Leadership: Ability to provide effective leadership, fostering an organisational culture characterised by professionalism, respect, integrity, confidence, and trust.
- Collaborative Management Style: Proven ability to empower others through a collaborative management approach.
- Results-Oriented: Strong focus on outcomes, with a track record of delivering tangible results.
- Strong Communication: Excellent ability to represent CVS Brent and engage effectively, both verbally and in writing, across all organisational levels.
- Knowledgeable about Funding Sources: Understanding of various funding sources available to VCSEs, including trading.
- IT Proficiency: An awareness and passion for leveraging technology strategically to enhance organisational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Organisational Planning: Effectively coordinating tasks, resources, and timelines to achieve desired outcomes.
- Commitment to Inclusion: Demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion for all.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Mission-Driven Commitment: Demonstrates a high level of motivation and unwavering commitment to the mission of CVS Brent.
- Enjoys Networking: Possesses strong connections within the VCSE sector and other related fields or can quickly establish connections and build networks.
- Understands the VCSE Sector: Can effectively represent and promote CVS Brent and the VCSE sector to external partners and industries.
- Possesses Interpersonal Skills: Including active listening skills and approachability.
- Thrives in a Collaborative Team-Oriented Environment: Collaborates effectively with other all team members.
- Brings leadership experience: Particularly in managing change and driving positive transformation.
- Displays an Entrepreneurial Mindset: Provides thought leadership, fosters innovation, demonstrates openness to new ideas, and is receptive to being challenged by others to explore alternative perspectives.
- Demonstrates Effective Organisation and Workload Management: Adept at managing complex workloads efficiently often with digital tools.
- Committed to staff well-being: Supports flexible working arrangements, and actively contributes to the growth and development of a diverse team.
- Demonstrates visible sector presence. Possesses strong public speaking skills and plays a prominent role in the sector.
Triangle of Care UK Programme Lead
35 hours per week
Level 4: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum
Hybrid working
- Do you have a commitment to driving service improvement at scale for carers across a range of sectors and different providers?
- Do you enjoy developing and managing diverse stakeholder relationships with carers, practitioners and policy makers?
- Do you have a sound strategic understanding of the challenges that are faced by NHS and Local Authority services in achieving effective support for carers?
If so, Carers Trust would like to hear from you!
The Triangle of Care UK Programme Lead has responsibility for managing the implementation of the Triangle of Care. This dynamic quality improvement framework, pioneered by carers within secondary mental health settings and now recognised within wider national policy, is based on six principles which health and care providers can use to include and support unpaid carers, staff and those receiving care.
This role is the key point of communication for Triangle of Care members, leading on delivery of the Triangle of Care peer review and accreditation process and working closely with the Director of UK Network & Innovation and Executive Director of Programmes & Impact to grow and diversify the programme, in line with Carers Trust 2022-25 Strategy.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Experience of working with others to develop and deliver a programme of stakeholder engagement nationally and locally
- An understanding of the carer landscape across statutory services, particularly in relation to secondary mental health services
- An understanding of Business and Product development in the context of a scheme or initiative that delivers a paid-for or ‘freemium' model
- Experience of developing and/or leading quality assurance and improvement projects
- Evidence of creating and cultivating new relationships and ways of working
- Effective communication skills (verbal and written) that can be flexed across a diverse range of audiences
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