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The Community Fundraising team at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) is responsible for securing income from individuals, regional businesses and groups fundraising in the community, effectively managing relationships to maximise income.
The Regional Fundraising Officer role will play a significant part in contributing to a high-performing fundraising team. The role will cover the North East & Yorkshire regions.
You will report to the Community Fundraising Manager and support the Head of Regional Fundraising to drive the continued growth of the charity’s community fundraising income in your area. You will also be required to show excellent relationship-building skills to support community partnerships and volunteer groups, driving towards agreed targets.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
Strategy, finance, and reporting
· Responsibility for 3 income streams within the region including corporate, community groups and Do It Yourself (DIY) fundraising.
· Identify and apply for ‘Charity of the Year’ partnerships with corporates in the region, account manage these relationships up to a value of £50,000 per annum and support the Partnership Development Team with partnerships in your region with a value of up to £100,000.
· Support existing volunteer fundraisers to encourage continued loyalty to the charity and to maximise funds raised, following fundraising legislation and good practice.
· Recruit new fundraising supporters in line with strategy.
· Support the Community Fundraising Manager (CFM) and Head of Regional Fundraising (HORF) in developing the Community Fundraising strategy for ARUK to increase income within this stream.
· Support and extend volunteer networks within the geographical area in line with strategy.
· To ensure that fundraising activity is implemented and managed locally to deliver budgets, targets and income in line with strategy. To achieve this by supporting and facilitating the development of groups and volunteers across the geographical area.
· Work across a diverse geographical area and within a geographically dispersed team, whilst managing own workload cost-effectively and proactively.
Supporter Management
· Provide excellent customer service to community fundraising supporters (including maintaining a polite, enthusiastic manner with prompt responses to enquiries), to acknowledge support and increase long-term loyalty.
· Provide high-quality account management to volunteer groups in geographical area.
· Effective management of volunteer relationships within geographical area.
· Support, motivate and develop local fundraising volunteers, ensuring they have a clear understanding of ARUK to enable them to represent the charity’s work effectively.
· In liaison with the Partnership Development Managers and Partnership Development Officers, provide high-quality account management to corporate supporters within the specified geographical area and/or of relevant value.
· Keep up to date with fundraising legislation and codes of practice to be able to provide relevant advice to fundraisers.
· Ensure volunteers and fundraisers have all necessary materials for fundraising initiatives.
Increasing Community Support within geographical area
· Use own initiative to extend volunteer networks, develop new groups and supporters, and respond to fundraising opportunities within the geographical area, in line with strategy.
· Run volunteer events with both a recruitment and cultivation function, liaising closely with the Stewardship and Events team to ensure a seamless supporter journey, and with the Press team to include media volunteers.
· Manage the recruitment process of new ARUK volunteers in the geographical area, providing relevant support and training.
· Liaise with local community organisations (e.g., golf clubs, educational institutions etc.) – both previous and new potential supporters – to extend income and activity in line with the strategy.
· Initiate and roll out community fundraising events in the geographical area with evidence of effective ROI and achievement of strategic goals.
· Provide face-to-face talks and presentations to community organisations for recruitment/ cultivation purposes.
· Arrange appropriate volunteer representation at events in the community (for example, for cheque collections and talks), spreading the charity’s reach cost-effectively.
· Identify, research and target prospective community organisations, in liaison with CFM.
· Identify, research and target prospective local corporates in liaison with CFM / HORF and ARUK’s Partnership Development Managers and Partnership Development Officers, in line with both community and corporate strategies.
· Accurately track and record contact with both community and corporate prospects for planning and reporting purposes.
Monitoring and Reporting
· Ensure that your activity is monitored and evaluated, clearly communicating progress to your Community Fundraising Manager.
· Manage relevant information on the charity’s database, keeping detailed, up-to-date records of activity and income.
What we are looking for:
· Experience in partnership fundraising and/or relationship-building.
· Experience in public speaking, such as giving presentations and talking at events.
· Knowledge of recruiting key volunteers and fundraising supporters.
· Experience and a keen interest in building long-term relationships with supporters.
· Proven ability to provide excellent stewardship.
· An ability to manage a busy and varied workload.
· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
· Excellent organisational skills.
· Full driver’s license with access to own vehicle.
· Flexibility to work some unsocial hours and willingness to travel independently.
· Live within North East & Yorkshire regions.
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Remote ways of working you will be home based. You will only need to attend the office for specific requirements of the role and the business needs.
Roles that are classed as part of the Remote ways of working are able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £31,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 13th October 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 21st October 2024. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, your CV will be anonymised as part of the selection process. Should you need any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, then please do contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK:
Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.
In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.
In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Mission Administrator and Event Coordinator
Do you love organising events? Do you have the gift of administration? Would you like to join an international team that is making mission happen?
• Permanent, full-time 35 hours per week
• Based at CMS House, Oxford, with hybrid working available.
• Starting salary £26,495 with further salary advancement opportunity, with a generous pension contribution: up to 15 per cent employer contribution on annual salary.
We welcome applications from everyone. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from minority groups as they are currently underrepresented within our organisation at this level. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as laid down in the job description and person specification.
Your role
We are looking for a proactive, dynamic person who can effectively support a talented, diverse, international team and support the Mission Director, and the rest of the team, in the implementation of CMS mission strategy.
The organisation you’ll be joining
Church Mission Society is comprised of people who are passionate about mission and fired up about helping people follow Jesus. For over 200 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed. If you join CMS you will find an organisation that has been reinvigorated with a fresh vision to make disciples of Jesus among people at the edges, both in the UK and around the world.
What you’ll need to succeed
You will have further education qualifications in administration and office management and further education qualifications in event management or relevant experience in similar working environment.
It is also a requirement for this post holder to be a practising Christian committed to the aims and values of CMS.
Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download on the CMS website.
Our commitment to you
Our core values of being pioneering, relational, faithful and evangelistic are integral to everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that every member of staff is valued, supported and encouraged to continually learn and develop their skills.
Closing date
We must get your application by midnight on Sunday 6 October 2024.
Interviews are planned to be held on Wednesday 16 October 2024 at CMS House, Oxford
To apply
Please send your application form and CV by post to HR Team, Church Mission Society, Watlington Road, Oxford OX4 6BZ. CVs will only be considered when sent with a completed application form, which is available to download from our website.
Candidates for all UK roles must already be eligible to work in the UK, with a valid visa and work permit if required.
As a member of the Inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, CMS has committed to systematically check with previous employers from the last five years for any ‘SEAH’ (Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Harassment) issues relating to all potential new hires.
People at the edges are at the centre of God’s story. Join our global movement as we follow Jesus to the edges together.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: Circa £28,000 per annum (dependent on candidate experience) plus 10% pension, health care cash plan and a range of other great benefits including hybrid-working
Reporting to: Communications and Social Media Manager
Location: London WC1X. Hybrid-working offered with a minimum requirement of 2 days in the London office with flexibility to attend the office more regularly as the needs of the role dictate.
Contract and hours: Permanent contract – 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
About Us
Help Musicians and sister charity Music Minds Matter are powered by a love of music, which is why they empower and support those who create it and make it happen.
For over 100 years, Help Musicians has been working hard to make a meaningful difference to the lives of musicians across the UK. In a precarious profession often filled with ups and downs, opportunities are hard-won whilst challenges come along all too easily, with unsteady income and physical and mental health concerns common issues. Help Musicians offers a broad range of help to support music creators in times of crisis and opportunity — ensuring musicians across the UK can achieve their creative potential and sustain a career in music.
Our sister charity, Music Minds Matter, puts mental wellbeing centre stage in music. It works proactively to help prevent mental health crises, providing everybody who works in music with the early support, knowledge and tools they need, at exactly the time they need them.
Love Music; Help Musicians.
About the role
The Communication and Marketing Officer is key to delivering a range of marketing communications for Help Musicians and Music Minds Matter, ensuring our website, stories, print and digital content is clear, up-to-date and on-brand.
With a proven track record in strong copywriting, the person in this role creates and develops content (written, video and graphic) in-line with annual plans, bringing to life our charities’ impact, stories and support. This will include writing, evolving and maintaining interesting copy on our webpages and developing the storytelling in our digital content, long form and social copy to drive engagement.
Working collaboratively with teams across the organisation, the post holder is able to deliver on content goals and repurpose content to create a stream of engaging outputs for a breadth of audiences (e.g. donors and those seeking our support).
Through impactful copywriting and storytelling, they bring to life our brands and amplify the wider communications of the organisation.
About you
You will have excellent copy writing skills, understanding how to use language to connect with an audience. You will have a natural curiosity for human interest stories with some interviewing experience. A keen eye for detail is very important but the ideal candidate will also have a willingness to ask questions and continuously learn.
Soft skills are key to this role so being personable, emotionally intelligent and able to conduct discussions around sensitive issues with compassion and discretion are vital.
A creative thinker who is able to turn ideas into content to bring our stories, research and key messages to life.
It is desirable for you to have experience using Canva or Adobe suite (including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, InDesign) helping to support on the breadth of communications and marketing delivery.
How do I apply?
For full details of the role and how to apply please click Apply and visit our website. You will need to download our application forms and submit these to us by the deadline below.
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 9th October, 9am
Any offer of employment will be subject to providing evidence of a clear Basic DBS check.
Our commitment to EDI
We are a charity that welcomes and positively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences and will select the best person for the job based on merit, regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, or socio-economic background.
We are proactively focussed on inclusion to ensure our team at Help Musicians and Music Minds Matter is representative of the diversity of musicians that we support. To find out more about our current Equity, Diversity and Inclusion work, visit our dedicated webpage.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you have a passion for fundraising and developing relationships?
We have a fantastic new opportunity to join the Communities Team as an External Funding Specialist at Sovereign Network Group.
You'll be based out of our Wembley office with some travel in and around the local area and to our other office locations. The role will combine both home and office working to ensure a positive work/life balance.
About Sovereign Network Group (SNG)
It's an exciting time to join us as Sovereign have joined forces with Network Homes to form SNG (Sovereign Network Group). Together we provide over 84,000 homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England – our purpose being to provide quality affordable homes and places that people love for generations. We are creating a Community Foundation, investing £100 million into communities over the next 10 years.
The Role
Reporting into the Funding and Innovation Manager you will support the delivery of our fundraising strategy and secure external funding into SNG communities and to charities we work with.
Key Responsibilities
- To support the Fundraising and Innovation Manager to deliver our fundraising strategy.
- To secure external funding to benefit SNG communities and customer facing teams around the following themes: Financial & Digital Inclusion, Employment and Training, Community Action and Engagement.
- Lead projects, bids and programmes that bring in external funding to SNG communities and to charities benefiting SNG communities.
- Innovate by supporting the testing and piloting of new programmes and partnerships and identify opportunities to the Head of Partnerships and Funding.
- Build and maintain excellent relationships with stakeholders, including funders, businesses, local authorities and national agencies.
- Support the implementation of governance oversight for fundraising and systems and processes.
What we are looking for
You should have demonstrable experience in a similar role or have knowledge within fundraising and partnerships. We're also looking for:
- Experience in previous roles of securing external funding via bid writing, public sector tenders and contracts, Trusts and Foundations and corporates.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Persuasive writing and storytelling skills.
- Strong innovation mindset.
- Confident with budget management and financial systems.
What you'll receive from us
We have some fantastic benefits on offer at SNG, including:
- £450 flex-pot annually, discounted shopping & cycling scheme
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
- Company pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary
- Flexible working - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible
- Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance & critical illness cover
At Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values.
This is a great opportunity to join the team as we progress through an exciting period of change. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives and by joining us you can share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Pharmacist Support, crowned Small Charity of the Year 2023 at the Association of Charitable Organisations awards, is looking for a dynamic and driven individual to become their Finance and Operations Director & Deputy Chief Executive.
Who Are We?
We’re the profession’s independent charity, providing vital support to pharmacists, former pharmacists, and pharmacy students. Over the last five years, we’ve undergone transformational changes and are now gearing up to deliver our next five-year strategy, driven by our wellbeing-focused vision and mission.
What’s the Role?
As the Finance and Operations Director & Deputy Chief Executive, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring that Pharmacist Support is financially sustainable and operationally efficient. This is a hands-on role for a "doer" who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You’ll work closely with our Chief Executive, Senior Management Team, and Board of Trustees to help steer the charity toward continued success.
What We’re Looking For:
· A passionate, forward-thinking individual with finance expertise
· Someone with a problem-solving mindset with experience in a charitable/not for profit organisation who may be looking for their next step
· Strong people and stakeholder management skills with a collaborative, inclusive approach.
· A desire to work in an agile and dynamic organisation where innovation is encouraged and your contributions make a difference.
Why Work for Us?
At Pharmacist Support, we pride ourselves on having a great culture where people matter. We are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity, and creating an inclusive environment for all. We offer flexibility, support your professional development, and foster a wellbeing-focused workplace.
How to Apply:
Ready to take on this exciting challenge? To apply, please complete the application form. CVs will not be accepted.
If you’d like to have an informal chat before submitting your application, feel free to email us, and we’ll arrange a conversation. Application deadline: 12 noon, 15th October 2024. Interviews will take place on 31st October 2024 at our Manchester office.
Make your next career move count – join us and help shape the future of our charity!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Permanent, 52 weeks per year
37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Salary- Band 4, point 53- £31,827
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of autistic young people?
Ambitious College is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Follow-On Job Coach to provide crucial support for our interns/graduates as they transition from our supported internships into the workplace. Your role will be instrumental in helping these individuals secure and maintain meaningful employment, maximising their independence, competence, and integration in the workplace.
Key Responsibilities:
- Job Search Assistance: Guide our graduates/interns through the job search process, helping them identify suitable opportunities and navigate job listings.
- Application and Interview Preparation: Provide one-to-one and deliver small group sessions to support with job applications, CVs, cover letters, and interview techniques to build confidence and improve outcomes.
- Job Coaching: Offer personalised job coaching to graduates, ensuring they understand their roles, develop essential skills, and adapt to their work environments.
- Employer Support: Collaborate with employers to create inclusive workspaces, providing advice and training to support both the employer and employee.
- Ongoing Support: Maintain regular contact with graduates and employers to address any challenges, celebrate successes, and ensure sustainable employment..
Why Join us?
- Generous Annual leave that can be taken during term time as well as College closure periods (up to two weeks at a time)
- Eye test vouchers, season ticket loans and a cycle to work scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme, to help you balance your work, family, and personal life
- Continuous professional development including access to coaching and mentoring as well as e-learning and online training courses
Start Date- November 2024
Closing date- Thursday 3rd October 2024
Interview Date- Tuesday 8th October 2024
Please note some flexibility may be needed at points such as weekend working to further support our graduates. This role does not include a teacher's pension
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
About the Role
This role will play an active part in driving forward our exciting fundraising campaigns, events and community relationships. This involves a wide-range of tasks which will vary day by day, from helping at on-site events to the distribution of marketing materials, and from taking minutes to building good relationships with local supporters (including schools and universities, local groups and businesses, community champions and participants in challenge events).
We’re looking for someone who has a passion for great event experiences and customer service, is proactive and organised, adaptable, collaborative and solutions focussed.
The ideal candidate will enjoy:
- Making a difference – each campaign, event and relationship provides significant funds and awareness that will help provide homes, jobs, food and support to help people break the cycle of homelessness.
- Making it happen – getting stuck in, using problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude while maintaining the highest professional standard with good attention to detail.
- Building positive relationships, working with colleagues and supporters to maximise engagement.
This position will suit someone interested in a career in events or fundraising. The role will report into the Corporate Partnerships and Community Development Manager, working closely day-to-day with the Events specialist, Senior Executive for fundraising and challenges, and the wider Fundraising and Marcomms team.
About Social Bite
Our vision is a society where no one should have to be homeless.
We are a charity and social business providing homes, jobs, food, and support to empower people to transform their own lives. We challenge the status quo by pioneering solutions that create lasting change.
We began as a small sandwich shop in Edinburgh in 2012, offering jobs and free food to people affected by homelessness. We’re now expanding our projects across the UK, on a collaborative mission – a movement to end homelessness.
We help people break the cycle of homelessness through innovative supported employment programmes (Jobs First) and housing solutions (Social Bite Villages) and give out over 165,000 items of free food year-round through our coffee shops and community networks.
We build lasting relationships, because we believe that through positive connections people can transform their lives. We use food, homes, and jobs as tools of engagement that can enable everyone to reach their potential. Our national and global campaigns have shifted the cultural dial on homelessness and our work has been championed by George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio, Sir Chris Hoy and the Princess of Wales. A number of our team have been homeless themselves.
Thank you for your interest in this role! We’d love you to apply.
For over 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.
The Deputy Director for Policy, Communications and Strategy is an exciting newly created role that will be at the heart of our next chapter as we seek to build on our success and grow our impact for children and families.
Deputy Director of Policy, Communications and Strategy
Reference: 2403
Location: Mentmore Terrace, London Fields. NCB promotes a hybrid and flexible way of working. Staff can work remotely for part of the week if they wish and, in the office, or face to face for at least 2 days per week.
Status: Permanent, 35 hours per week. Will also be considering 28 hours per week. Salary: £72,353 (Band 8) with generous benefits package including 30 days annual leave plus Bank holidays and 3 days of Christmas closure.
Reporting to the Strategic Director for External Affairs, this is a pivotal role which will tell NCB’s story and the difference we make from the playground to parliament, analysing, influencing and ultimately changing the complex systems on which children and families rely. The postholder will position NCB across the sector as a trusted convener, a catalyst for change and a champion of children and families.
The post is part of the NCB Enhanced Strategic Leadership Team and is accountable for harnessing NCB’s specialisms within a broad understanding of children’s lives, providing high level policy and political analysis.
Working across the UK, the Deputy Director for Policy, Communications and Strategy plays a pivotal role in developing and leading our work with policy makers, bringing evidence and children’s voice to the heart of government and also telling the compelling story about the change we want to see, the work we do and the difference we make.
Leading a multi-faceted team of policy and communications staff, you will work across all NCB teams and with strategic external partners to develop ambitious policy, public affairs and communication plans that highlight the fault lines in the children’s system and create a powerful narrative for change.
You will also hold overall operational responsibility for implementation of NCB’s corporate strategy, most notably by leading annual operational plans for the organisation to ensure we remain focussed each year on our longer-term strategic goals, and leading impact reporting to ensure we are capturing our impact as fully and accurately as possible.
Applications close at 08:00am on 14 October 2024.
Assessment and interviews to be conducted on 18 October 2024.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
NCB is an equal opportunities employer, and we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and male candidates, as we would like to increase the representation of these groups at NCB. We strive for our workforce to be representative of the communities that we serve and we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
No agencies please.
Are you looking for an opportunity to gain experience in the homelessness sector and to develop your career working for charity that makes a real difference to the lives of vulnerable adults?
About the role
This role offers an exciting opportunity for you to play a key role in supporting the Executive Team at St Mungo’s by providing a range of services to ensure that their work runs smoothly and efficiently. As an Executive Administrator for the Executive Team, you will work within a supportive and collaborative team with your Executive Support Team Leader. You will be exposed to the inner workings of a large charity, with consistent and varied opportunities to learn about what the Executive Team and Leadership Team at St Mungo’s does, and how they do it.
In this role you will:
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Attend and provide support, including minute-taking, for a range of key organisational meetings. This will give you exposure to the strategic decision making and operational problem solving that takes place at a senior level in our work to end homelessness and rebuild lives.
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Build relationships and work closely with members of our Executive Team, providing administrative support to at least 2 Executive Directors and establishing and maintaining effective processes.
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Work collaboratively with the Team Leader to ensure that efficient and effective administrative support is consistently provided.
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Have the opportunity to learn about all areas of our work and explore your interests. You will also have the opportunity to volunteer in other areas of the organisation, and to get involved in our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
About you
We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive, and well-organised person for this Executive Administrator role. To succeed in this role you will have:
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Strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent attention to detail.
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The ability to quickly familiarise yourself with a complex environment and will enjoy working to understand high-level information, with the ability to produce clear and concise minutes and actions from detailed discussions.
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The ability to work as part of a team and to initiate and maintain highly positive and effective working relationships with a wide range of colleagues.
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And interest in working across multiple work streams dealing directly with varying demands in a fast-paced environment.
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Be able to prioritise responsibilities; effectively and efficiently manage a busy workload; and multi-task to deliver against agreed deadlines.
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Strong IT and typing skills, a good practical knowledge of Microsoft Office, and be able to process confidential information with the utmost discretion.
We seek to develop fast, self-motivated learners with transferable competencies and skills rather than expecting you to have necessarily worked in the same kind of role or organisation before.
In this role you will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 4 October 2024
Interview and assessments on: 16-17 October 2024
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Job title: Employment Services Manager (West Midlands)
Location: Birmingham– hybrid working, with a minimum of 2 days a week in the office.
Salary: £35,000 - £39,000
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with occasional evening or weekend work (TOIL provided)
Contract: Permanent
Language Requirements: Fluent in English
Overall purpose
Your primary responsibility will be to lead Breaking Barriers’ employment programme in Birmingham and the West Midlands, and support the Senior Employment Services Manager and Director of Services in ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency in the support we provide to clients.
Working closely with the Senior Employment Services Manager, you will take ownership of delivery within this region and lead on the delivery of the contract, including maintaining effective external stakeholder relationships and providing accurate and timely reporting. You will line manage and support a team of Employment Advisers (“Advisers”), enabling them to provide high-quality support to clients and coordinate the day-to-day operational activity which keeps our programmes running.
You are a highly organised and effective worker who knows when to adopt a creative approach and when to follow the established process. You will have an empathetic manner, be willing to go the extra mile to support clients and be proactive in looking for ways to improve our service. Lived experience would be helpful but is not essential.
In addition to exceptional people skills, you will be a strong communicator and possess meticulous attention to detail. You will be confident working autonomously, helped by excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise and cope with interruptions.
You should have at a demonstrable track record of transferrable work experience in coordinating service delivery, projects or programmes, or another relevant field. Equally important is a demonstrable commitment to working with marginalised populations who face barriers to employment, particularly refugees. A strong interest in employability support and experience delivering employment programmes or careers advice would be a strong advantage.
For our part, we offer a strong team environment, where your ideas and drive will be welcomed and where you as an individual can make a real difference in people’s lives.
To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.
Other considerations
- As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out preemployment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include basic DBS checks, obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
- Some travel between our different areas of operation (including London, Birmingham and Manchester) will be required. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Time off in lieu would be provided in this case.
- We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
How to apply
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and statement (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:
- Which location you are applying for
- Why you are interested in the role
- What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
- Any experience you would like to highlight
- Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
- Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)
Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is 11:30pm on Thursday 24th October. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background.
If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager Dani Meier for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert, but you can find contact details on the final page of the attached recruitment pack).
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 21st October.
Our students are at the heart of everything we do. We aim to ensure that every student has the highest quality of education and the best student experience possible during their time here at Solent University.
We are here to improve students’ education, make campus life fun, look after their wellbeing, make them more employable after university, and ultimately empower them to change the world around them.
As a Students’ Union, we are constantly listening, learning, evolving, and being accountable for our actions. Equality, diversity, and inclusivity, as well as sustainability, are extremely important to us and will be the driving force behind our strategic planning.
Solent Students’ Union employs around 10 salaried staff at any one time. We also offer a range of volunteering opportunities for students. Our staff, headed by our Chief Executive, are dedicated to delivering the Union’s day-to-day support services and activities.
We believe that this is an exciting time to join us as Chief Executive. We have made significant enhancements to our SU in recent years, which has seen us rise 8 places this year in the National Student Survey and 27 places over the past two years. We believe this is due to our ethos of creating change together.
Despite our enhancements, we know that there is still much more to do to realise our full potential. We want to continue to grow our levels of student engagement, diversify our income streams, and ensure that inclusion is at the heart of all that we do.
Our ideal candidate is approachable, inclusive, and collaborative. We believe emotional intelligence and experience of working with small but mighty teams with challenging budgets will be critical to the success of our Chief Executive.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking their first Chief Executive role. We also encourage leaders from outside of the student movement to consider this opportunity. We welcome applications from all candidates, especially from people traditionally underrepresented in leadership.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 21st October.
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!
Philanthropy Manager
Salary: £37,100 per annum, pro rata
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Remote working with requirement to regularly work from HQ in Exeter
Duration: 12-month Fixed Term Contract
The Role
As Philanthropy Manager, you will be responsible for researching, establishing and developing a major gifts strategy and programme for the charity, in liaison with the Head of Fundraising. The role also encompasses building relationships with an existing portfolio of Trusts and Foundations, whilst researching and engaging new funders in order to secure sustainable income.
The Candidate
We're looking for someone with excellent communication and relationship building skills who can effectively cultivate and build relationships with prospects and donors, proving an outstanding supporter experience. You'll demonstrate your ability to develop relationships with high-net-worth individuals or high value partnerships, preferably in a charity or similar target-driven environment. You will have experience of working across an organisation to establish and/or grow a major gifts function, successfully soliciting major gifts for capital and revenue campaigns. You have proficient digital and research skills and a proven ability to analyse and evaluate data.
You will work remotely with regular attendance at DAA Head Office in Exeter. This role will involve a reasonable amount of travel around the county therefore a full driving license is essential (subject to a maximum of 3 penalty points) and access to a vehicle.
If you are looking for a new challenge that makes a real difference to the local community, we want to hear from you!
The Package
Salary: £37,100 per annum.
As a valued member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata), rising to 27 days with length of service
- Occupational Maternity/Paternity & Adoption leave
- Paid time off for fertility treatment
- Pension scheme, 6% employer contributions
- Occupational sick pay scheme
- Counselling and financial wellbeing services
- Access to electric vehicle lease cars through salary sacrifice
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.
The closing date for applications is Monday 14th October 2024 at 9am.
1st interviews will be held at Head Office on Monday 21st October 2024*. 2nd interviews will be held on Monday 28th October 2024* should you progress to 2nd interview stage.
*Please note that interview dates are likely but are subject to change in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
Disclaimer: Devon Air Ambulance reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if a high number of applications are received.
Once a vacancy has closed, we are unfortunately unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Due to the nature of this role, offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check and references.
No agencies please.
Associate Director Commercial
Salary: £70 - £80k
Role Type: Fixed term contract 12 months minimum (part or full-time, flexible working)
Location: London/Hybrid (attending monthly sessions in London, client meetings nationwide)
Role purpose
We are looking for a Commercial Senior Manager / Associate Director to drive the next phase of the No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS). The NILS pilot has already lent over £10 million to more than 13,000 financially vulnerable people, demonstrating the positive impact of affordable credit. This is a unique opportunity to lead a multi-million-pound programme through its final stages and oversee its strategic scaling for long-term sustainability.
The scheme is currently funded by HM Treasury, JP Morgan, and Fair4All Finance. We are looking for an experienced senior lead with a background in both commercial delivery and business case development, fluent in working with the public sector, mainstream finance, and civil society to oversee the final stages of the pilot delivery and to take charge of scaling up NILS.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead the No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) Programme: Oversee the final delivery phase of the NILS pilot, with the Programme Delivery Manager
· Develop the Business Case: Build the long-term commercial model and business case for NILS, identifying sustainable funding solutions and influencing senior stakeholders
· Stakeholder Engagement: Manage relationships with key partners
· Scaling and Expansion: Work with financial services providers to expand NILS beyond the pilot
· Product Innovation: Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to adapt and improve the NILS product
· Dissemination and Reporting: Share lessons learned from the pilot
· People Management: Lead the Programme Delivery Manager, providing strategic oversight
Beyond NILS
You will also work across other propositions to improve financial resilience for over 20 million people in the UK. This will include testing new products and services designed to meet the needs of financially vulnerable individuals.
About you
You will have a strong background in financial services, commercial delivery, and business case development, with proven experience leading large, multi-stakeholder programmes.
Essential Experience and Skills
· Extensive experience in stakeholder management
· Strong background in financial services, particularly consumer-facing products and their commercial delivery
· Expertise in business case development and commercial modelling for social impact initiatives
· Fluency in contractual management and supplier management
· Experience collaborating with investment professionals and structuring financial services that require lending capital
· People management experience
Desirable Experience
· Experience working with the public sector or civil service and an understanding of state aid / subsidy and procurement considerations
· Familiarity with economic and social impact cases for public interventions
Fair4All Finance is a not for profit organisation founded in 2019 to improve the financial wellbeing of people in vulnerable circumstances by increasing access to fair, affordable and appropriate financial products and services. Our vision is of a society where the long term financial wellbeing of all people is supported by a fair and accessible financial sector.
Benefits include:
· Pension, life assurance, critical illness, income protection, family leave
· 27 days holidays plus bank holidays, agile working, health cash plan, wellbeing hub
We are committed to being a diverse organisation that is truly representative of the people and communities we serve. Applications are welcome from people of any age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background.
Applications
· Please apply ASAP.
· Interviews: September and October 2024
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Could you be the highly motivated individual we're looking for?
This post is fixed term maternity cover. We are looking to recruit a Project Worker in our Transition to Independent Living and Training Flat team at the Barnardo's Swansea Service, Barnardo's Cymru Western Bay Locality.
What is Barnardo's Swansea?
At the core of all Barnardo's Swansea Services we recognise the importance in building children and young people's self-confidence, resilience and emotional wellbeing.
Our services include:
- Bloom - Life coaching and befriending
- Supported Lodgings – providing supported accommodation with a host family
- Transition and Training Flats Service – independent living experiences and life skills support
- Barnardo's Wellbeing Service – emotional wellbeing support for children and young people aged 9 to 17 years
As part of the Transition Training Flat Service you will undertake direct, planned and structured one to one and group sessions with young people. Working toward distinct outcomes you will support young people to reach their person-centred goals in a trauma-informed way.
Key elements of the service include:
- Group work promoting independent living skills to young people in preparation for their ‘move on' housing options. This will include delivering accredited Independent Living Skills programmes, facilitating visits to accommodation providers, as well as providing opportunities to develop practical skills such as cooking, budgeting, cleaning and bill paying in a home environment
- Support for those at risk of homelessness or those at risk of placement breakdown, for young people aged 16+. This is targeted one-to-one support for those young people who may be experiencing instability in their accommodation or placement.
- This service will provide young people aged 16+ with an independent living experience in order for them to better understand their accommodation needs and options. Intensive individual support will be provided to those young people accessing the training flats (includes evening and weekend working).
What does the Job Role involve?
Your duties will include:
- This service provides support to young people from 9am until 8pm Monday to Friday and from 10am until 6pm on weekends.
- The service requires flexibility of work as we support young people around their needs. This means rota working including the evenings and weekends.
- Working with young people and professionals to develop agreed support plans.
- Delivering accredited group work programmes in the areas of Independent living and tenancy readiness.
- Visiting and supporting service users in their placements providing support to young people and their carers.
- Visitingyoung people accessing the training flats on a regular, planned basis. Undertaking entry/exit tasks, safety and welfare checks as well as responding to emergencies and crises that may arise within service hours.
- Supporting young people to ensure they are aware of their accommodation options and entitlements in readiness for move on. This will include assisting young people to complete benefit applications, offering support through appeals as well as supporting service administrators with the monitoring of data.
- Supporting young people to integrate into their communities and to encourage participation in community events and activities.
- Tracking a young person's support journey through the use of outcomes scoring. To discuss, score and record outcomes, implementing a young person-centred approach.
You will have (essential criteria):
- Knowledge of the issues affecting young people particularly those who have been ‘looked after', are care leavers, or are homeless/threatened with homelessness.
- Experience of direct work with young people in a relevant setting.
- Experience of creating tailored support plans with young people and demonstrating the positive outcomes achieved.
- Experience of delivering group based sessions such as issue-based workshops and independent living skills programmes.
- Experience of managing a workload and prioritising competing demands
- The ability to travel independently to meet the requirements of the post.
Additional Information:
You must demonstrate in your application that you currently use the skills outlined above, and those in the Job Description/Person Specifications, or have used them previously in employment, education, training, volunteering etc.
Although this contract has a fixed term status currently until 31st March 2025 funding is awarded annually and we are waiting to find out if funding will continue past this date. Should continuation funding be received, the post will be extended to 11th July 2025.
Your main office base will be at Barnardo's Swansea, Penlan but you will be expected to work locally.
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Opportunity: Carer's Caseworker
Are you passionate about supporting unpaid carers and making a real difference in their lives? Our client, a well-established charity, is looking for a dedicated and empathetic Carer's Caseworker to join their dynamic team.
- Role: Carer's Caseworker
- Organisation Type: Charity
- Location: London (Hybrid Working)
- Salary: £15+ per hour
- Employment Type: Full-time, temporary (37.5 hours per week)
Role Overview: As a Carer's Caseworker, you'll provide essential support to unpaid adult carers by conducting assessments, developing individualised care plans, and partnering with local organisations to raise awareness of carers' rights. This role plays a key part in ensuring carers receive the emotional, practical, and financial assistance they need to manage their responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough carer assessments and create personalised support plans in line with the Care Act 2014
- Assist carers with applications for financial support, including Carers Personal Budgets
- Provide emotional and practical support, particularly during crises
- Facilitate carer support groups and events (occasional evening events may apply)
- Build partnerships with local authorities, NHS bodies, and organisations to raise awareness of carers' needs
- Maintain accurate case records on Carers Network and Local Authority databases (e.g., Mosaic)
- Contribute to reports for management and external funding bodies
The Ideal Candidate:
- Experience working with diverse clients and managing their own caseload
- Strong IT, organisational, and administrative skills to be able to navigate multiple systems
- Knowledge of issues affecting unpaid carers and relevant legislation, such as the Care Act 2014
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to high-quality support services
- Experience in outreach, networking, and partnership-building
- Passion for supporting the mission of a growing charity
If you're ready to make a real impact and improve the lives of unpaid carers, apply today for an immediate start!
How to Apply:
To apply for the Caseworker role, please reply and upload your CV quoting reference SOH81485 and we can provide more information to you.
We eagerly await your response.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.