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Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life.
Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working with older people across the UK.
We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change.
We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life. We would love to find individuals from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.
Responsibilities and Person Specification:
With a passion for tackling poverty in later life, the Policy Manager will use the evidence and insight gained through our research, services, grants and campaign network to identify the problems that older people in poverty face and come up with innovate policy solutions to improve their lives.
They will then work with colleagues across the organisation, particularly Public Affairs, Campaigns and Media, to influence policymakers and make these policy calls a reality.
For full details on the role and requirements, please read the job description and person specification. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification, but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.
This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9-day fortnight.
What it’s like to work at Independent Age:
We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.
We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.
We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office usually attend 1 day per week). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working.
You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age on our jobs website.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Person Specification, by visiting our jobs website (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format).
To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement. Please do however include dates of employment. Please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name.
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. A Basic DBS Certificate will be required for this role.
Closing Date: Sunday 23 February at 11:59pm
Interview Dates: Initial interviews will be held online on Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 March, via Microsoft Teams
Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life.
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The Bristol North West Foodbank has a dedicated team of staff and volunteers who work in close partnership with local churches, schools, businesses and individuals to support those facing times of hardship. The Social Justice Hub in Avonmouth is our main base of operations. The Space4Makers workshop is part of our work which aims to help reduce social isolation and develop skills for life and work.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, positive, approachable person, who has integrity and is honest and reliable. The role requires someone who is sympathetic to the Christian ethos of the charity and has compassion and empathy for the people the Foodbank serves, as well as having a good understanding of the work of Foodbanks across the UK.
Your role would include: supporting the workshop tutors and volunteers in running informal community workshop sessions; supporting the formal training being offered in the workshop; and working with children in our afterschool and holiday clubs. You will need experience in using machine tools; proven woodworking skills; workshop maintenance; excellent IT skills and a willingness to learn. A key part of your role will be running our laser cutting and engraving system and helping to train others to use our CAD/CAM system.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join our friendly Wales team as our Office Manager and Executive Assistant. This is a vital role for our team, helping is to make a real difference in Wales. We’re looking for someone who can support our busy team, able to undertake key administrative tasks for the team and office. You’ll be confident in managing an office space, offering support with diaries and meeting minutes, and in assisting in budget planning and reviewing management accounts. You will also be a first-line response to people reaching out to the organisation for support and will work closely with the Director for Wales to keep the team ticking.
The role will oversee office operations and administration for the Wales office and give executive support to the National Director. This will include organising meetings, events, coordinating diaries and engaging with people with diabetes, and being a first point of contact for the team. The role will oversee office supplies and ensure effective processes for health and safety and governance.
You will be highly organised and able to plan and coordinate meetings and diaries and give administrative support to the Wales team. You will be experienced and confident in supporting budget preparation and financial processes and will be able to be a friendly and informative first point of contact for supporters or customers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Relationship Fundraising Manager x 2 roles – Scotland
Permanent and full time (34.5 hours per week), we are open to a conversation about how you work these hours
Location - Mobile worker in Scotland
Salary Range - £35,200 to £39,200 + benefits + car allowance
About the role
It’s an exciting time to join Macmillan Cancer Support as we launch our new five-year strategy and work towards delivering our vision to do whatever it takes to get every person the best support today and spark a revolution in cancer care for the future.
In this rewarding role, you will play your part and drive income growth across Scotland by building valuable relationships with supporters and delivering tailored stewardship to a variety of audiences. You will boost Macmillan’s presence in communities, raising awareness of our vital services and the difference they can make.
Your innovative ideas, personalised guidance and support will help supporters achieve their fundraising goals while acknowledging each person’s individual journey, and highlighting the profound impact their contributions will make for people living with cancer.
About you
The skills and experience we are looking for in the role are:
- Solid account management experience with the proven ability to build rapport and develop relationships while understanding the needs of a variety of individuals, organisations and groups.
You will place our supporters at the heart of everything you do by creating personalised and thoughtful solutions to deliver a first-class supporter experience.
- Strong planning, organisational, and multitasking skills to meet deadlines and achieve both team and individual goals, including managing relationships with Macmillan supporters, volunteer groups and meeting key metrics such as, supporter retention and increasing fundraising targets.
- Impactful written and verbal communication and influencing skills to enable you to engage, inspire and deliver key messages combined with experience of collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders.
This role is home-based with mobile working. Your home base needs to be in Scotland (ideally in the southeast or west of the country) as on a weekly basis you can expect to work across the region to meet with supporter’s face to face approximately 2 to 3 days a week. As such, you must have a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle or the ability to travel frequently across the region.
There will be a requirement to attend in-person team meetings based in the wider Scotland area on a quarterly basis and other parts of the UK when our wider fundraising territory and department get together.
There will also be a requirement for flexible and out of hours working to support occasional evening and weekend activity and you will be compensated for this with time off in lieu.
In return, we offer a range of benefits including:
- 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holiday options, increasing by 1 day every year of service up to 30 days
- Pension matched up to 7.5%
- 120+ learning and development offers, with access to external professional qualifications
- Flexible working patterns, such as compressed hours, flexibility to work earlier or later around our core working hours of 10am-4pm
- Holiday buying and selling scheme, life insurance, free wills, retail discounts and much more
About us
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions.
Our new organisational strategy sets out how we’ll fight even harder to make every pound raised count for even more. With your help, we’ll transform cancer care for good.
Recruitment Process
Application deadline: Sunday 16 February 2025
First stage interviews will be held on Friday 28 February or Monday 3 March.
For candidates who reach second stage, interviews will be held on Wednesday 12th March.
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.
So we can support you to be your best during the application or interview process, please contact Macmillan's Talent Acqusition Team for advice and reasonable adjustments (email contact on Macmillans main advert)
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer.
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Our Young People and Families Hub (YP&F) delivers a wide range of integrated support services that are designed to help resolve complex difficulties experienced by young people and their families/carers. Our Hub works with those in trouble, providing early intervention to those who are in crisis, leaving care, missing from home, or with substance misuse or mental health problems - services support people no matter what their situation, and have demonstrated a high success rate.
Our Merton Risk and Resilience Service is an integrated service, focused on mitigating risk, and promoting resilience, in children and young people (C&YP). Our service aims to reduce the harm to children and young people (aged 18 and under), within the Child Exploitation (CE) and Missing service area, and C&YP (aged 24 and under), within the substance misuse service area.
Job Description
Merton Risk and Resilience is an integrated service that focuses on mitigating risks and promoting resilience in children and young people (CYP), who are going missing from home, experiencing child exploitation (CE), or using substances.
You will be joining a supportive and dedicated team, who are driven to build and develop the self-esteem, confidence, and resilience of young people – reducing the potential harm, and enabling young people to lead healthy, happy, and productive lives.
The overall aim of the Smoke Free Generation role is to design and deliver a ‘smoke free generation’ prevention, cessation and education, service for CYP to reduce the smoking prevalence for young people aged 11-24 in Merton and to stop and reduce the rate that young people take up smoking and vaping.
The service will consist of three components of service delivery:
- Component A - Smoking and Vaping Prevention Service
- Component B - Stop Smoking Service
- Component C - Education and Delivery Service
The service model, is based on a tiered framework:
- A specialist stop smoking service.
- Brief advice / intervention
- Self-help and signposting
You will work alongside the Risk and Resilience practitioners, who will also have undertaken the National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training (NCSCT), and can support you in delivering interventions to CYP.
Main Duties & Accountabilities
- Lead on Smoking and Vaping Prevention Service - based on ‘Stopping the Start across all ages covered by the core service, ages 11- 24.
- Provided evidence-based approach, to stop smoking services for children and young people aged 11-24 using nice guidelines.
- Provide education and delivery service to support CYP who may be considering, vaping, or smoking, which includes creating a network of Smoke Free Generation Ambassadors who can signpost and support young people to the appropriate information and services.
- Establish effective pathways and referral routes to support CYP requiring additional support e.g., school nursing team, educators, Smoke Free Generation Ambassadors, parents and carers, health visiting, general practice, youth providers and mental health.
- Design and deliver a range of prevention, cessation and education
This post will involve travel across the borough, and occasional evening and weekend working.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our Young People and Families Hub (YP&F) delivers a wide range of integrated support services that are designed to help resolve complex difficulties experienced by young people and their families/carers. Our Hub works with those in trouble, providing early intervention to those who are in crisis, leaving care, missing from home, or with substance misuse or mental health problems - services support people no matter what their situation, and have demonstrated a high success rate.
Our Merton Risk and Resilience Service is an integrated service, focused on mitigating risk, and promoting resilience, in children and young people (C&YP). Our service aims to reduce the harm to children and young people (aged 18 and under), within the Child Exploitation (CE) and Missing service area, and C&YP (aged 24 and under), within the substance misuse service area.
Job Description
Main Duties & Accountabilities:
In partnership with Merton Schools, the Senior Substance Misuse School Link Practitioner will:
- Develop training for education staff, and where required develop and deliver workshops to parents and carers to provide basic drug, alcohol and wellbeing awareness. The post holder will also offer 1 to 1 targeted support for parents/carers for young people who have an identified substance misuse concern.
- Provide family interventions and support to parents/carers of service users accessing Catch22 substance misuse service; you will hold a pre-defined case load of parent/carers, who are referred, by means of effective assessment, care planning and risk management.
- Work collaboratively with local schools and other relevant agencies to deliver a holistic package of care; this may include attending multi agency meetings. Ensure effective referrals, care and risk management, as well as ease of transition and referral for young people. This practice will aid inclusive practices and support the young person’s attendance at school, or other appropriate educational establishment.
- Responding to referrals and undertaking needs assessment to inform delivery of 1:1 intervention with parents/carers. Offering appropriate harm reduction; information and support.
- Deliver wellbeing and substance misuse education workshops to parents/carers of service users/ students.
- Where safeguarding concerns are identified, responding appropriately by supporting the family and the young person, referring, and sharing information with Merton Children’s Services, in accordance with the requirements of the schools’ safeguarding policy and Catch22’s safeguarding policy and guidance.
- Offer an initial triage/assessment for students (aged up to 18) where concerns/incidents relating to substance misuse have been identified and onward referral of CYP into treatment as appropriate.
- Ensuring records of involvement with young people/adults and families are appropriately completed in accordance with GDPR and Catch22’s monitoring and recording standards and requirements.
- Adhere to partnership working protocols with other agencies and promote effective dialogue, referral and care pathways between agencies, families, and schools.
- Be a proactive member of the service and team, attending meetings and training events as required.
- Ensure that the service promotes and reflects equality of opportunity and diversity at all levels.
- Maintain and update professional knowledge and competencies ensuring that you are up-to date on all relevant Catch22 policies and procedures, and are working in line with local and governmental frameworks such as Public Health England, Safeguarding etc.
- Carry out other relevant duties, as required.
- Provide consultancy and guidance on substance misuse issues to colleagues.
- To have use of a vehicle, with up-to-date licence, MOT and Business Insurance,
- To be able to work flexibly including some weekend and regular evening work one/two days a week, to meet the needs of the client group.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Want to play your part in transforming society?
You’re in the right place.
The Spear Assistant Coach will work as part of the River Church staff team, alongside the Centre Manager to deliver the Spear Programme, equipping and empowering 16-24 year olds to overcome barriers to employment and turn their lives around by moving into sustainable work or further education.
The important stuff
Salary: £24,375 pro-rata
Hours: 9.30am – 5.30pm, Tuesday – Friday, (Occasional evening working required (for events such as termly Spear Celebration evenings)
Location: River Church Ipswich – we are an office-based organisation
Closing date: We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate
Application pack: Download our application pack for more information
Key Responsibilities
Spear Programme
- Lead group sessions of up to 10 young people, using coaching skills to transform their mindsets, and to maximise their potential in stepping into the world of work.
- Prepare and deliver coaching sessions on a weekly basis and find creative ways of developing ongoing relationships with Spear trainees. This includes running application workshops with past trainees as well as maintaining records and reporting on statistics.
Relationship Management
- Build and manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including referrers, local businesses, and other organisations.
- You will support with job fairs, mock interview days and welcoming external visitors to the centre.
Church Community
- The Assistant Coach is directly employed by River Church, meaning you are part of a vibrant church staff team and submerged in an exciting faith community.
- Help to raise the profile of the Spear programme within River Church and build a network of supporters and volunteers from the congregation.
This role will suit you if you are:
- An active Christian, able to personally represent the values and beliefs of Resurgo and River Church, Ipswich.
- Passion for social justice and for working as part of the church to transform communities, especially supporting young people in employment or education.
- Confident communication and interpersonal skills, both over telephone and face to face; particularly a confidence in group facilitation.
- A commitment to grow and learn as a Christian leader, and a desire to learn and understand coaching techniques.
- An ambitious and self-motivated individual with the ability to prioritise workload, exercise initiative and work well under pressure.
- High emotional intelligence, a sense of humour and fun!
A couple of things to note:
- This role requires occasional evening work, for our termly Spear Celebrations (where we celebrate our trainees as they complete the initial six weeks of the programme).
- In the event of a job offer, a DBS check will be requested.
With young people, with organisations, for society.
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In this exciting newly created role, you will take the lead in growing and sustaining our fundraising income. Your responsibilities will span the fundraising process from identifying funding opportunities and potential grant-makers, designing and developing compelling funding proposals and promoting these opportunities, through to managing relationships with donors.
Ideal candidates will have energy, motivation, and the experience to be able to make an instant impact on the organisation; they will understand the wider charity context, have good attention for detail and can make things happen.
Candidates are expected to be fundraisers with at least three years of experience and have a track record of success in securing funds.
Crucially, we want to recruit an individual who is as committed to Lloyd Park Children’s Charity's vision, and will work with us to make a huge difference to local marginalised and vulnerable children and families.
We operate a standard 6 month probation for all of our roles.
For this role success will be contingent on increasing the number of funding applications submitted and demonstrable positive fundraising outcomes.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate; this is a requirement of the DBS code of practice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ORCA believe that everyone who cares about whales and dolphins can play an active role in safeguarding their future, and we are looking for an Individual Giving Manager to develop an individual giving focussed strategy that can help secure our conservation work for the future.
We are looking for a fundraiser with experience across a range of digital giving channels and has a keen understanding of different donor journeys and is able to create high quality, targeted communications aimed at a broad range of stakeholders.
The ability to manage digital channels such as social media, web content and CRM-led communications is essential, particularly for memberships/regular giving and donor recruitment and retention.
ORCA have set ambitious but achievable growth targets over the next three years of:
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2026: £35,000 increase in individual giving income vs 2024
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2027: £65,000 increase in individual giving income vs 2024
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2028: £120,000 increase in individual giving income vs 2024
This is an opportunity to build on existing individual giving income streams and catapult ORCA into the next phase of it’s growth by providing a solid financial foundation for the future of our conservation work.
This role would particularly suit someone who is looking to take their first step into a senior fundraising management role within the conservation sector
To giving everyone who cares about whales and dolphins an active role in safeguarding their future
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Hillingdon Women’s Centre is 100% led by and for women. We believe in the importance of holding spaces where women can thrive together. We are feminists, passionate about championing social justice, challenging inequality and offering services that directly impact women's lives in Hillingdon and surrounding boroughs.
We are seeking applications for the position of Domestic Abuse Caseworker, dedicated to assisting women from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities in their journey toward seeking support for domestic abuse. The ideal candidate will be an experienced professional in the VAWG sector, offering frontline, trauma-informed support to women facing abuse or other forms of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Given the specific focus on supporting victim-survivors from minoritised communities within the borough, the successful candidate must possess a comprehensive understanding of the particular challenges faced by BAME women affected by domestic abuse.
The successful candidate must be passionate about ending Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and should already possess experience providing individualised practical advice, support, and advocacy to survivors. You will be joining a team of two other DA Caseworkers, so working collaboratively to support the outcomes of our service users will be necessary. Additionally, we expect the successful candidate provide other aspects of more general information, support and advise to our service users recognizing that the impact of domestic abuse has wider implications in areas such as immigration, finances, housing etc.This role is open to women only, and given the nature of this role, we particularly encourage applicants from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities.
*This role is open to women only as an Occupational Requirement as a single sex space in line with the Equality Act 2010.
**We are unable to provide visa sponsorship
Our vision is for a world where all women can lead safe, independent, and thriving lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Tender
Tender is an arts charity working with children and young people to prevent domestic abuse and sexual violence through creative projects. Our programmes are safe, enjoyable, age-appropriate spaces where young people can engage with sensitive topics and “rehearse” for real-life scenarios. Participants are encouraged to be both consumers and producers of learning through script-work, role-play and creative media such as films and art. Throughout, we enable young people to explore their choices, rights and expectations in relationships and to recognise the early warning signs of abuse.
Role Purpose
The main purposes of the Projects Coordinator role are to:
- Coordinate the delivery of Tender’s educational programmes to and for children and young people in schools and youth settings in East England (with an initial focus on Norfolk)
- Establish and maintain relationships with Tender’s internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues, workshop leaders, teachers/carers, delivery partners and other service professionals
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of Tender’s projects
Main responsibilities
Project delivery
- Coordinating the delivery of arts-based educational projects in and to schools and youth settings, including digital projects, to educate children and young people about healthy relationships
- Monitoring the progress of projects and working with the Programme Manager (East) to ensure projects are delivered to plan and on time
- Managing the distribution of relevant and appropriate materials and resources to project settings, workshop leaders and other partners involved in project delivery in the region to ensure high-quality project delivery
- Coordinating the evaluation of projects delivered in youth settings to ensure learnings from projects are assessed and shared
- Working with the Tender team to ensure effective and efficient use of time and resource during delivery
Relationships
- Supporting the Programme Manager (East) to establish and maintain relationships with youth settings to facilitate the delivery and success of educational projects
- Supporting the Programme Manager (East) to manage relationships with other stakeholders involved in the delivery of projects, including workshop leaders, youth leaders, partner organisations, and professional specialists, to ensure stakeholders remain engaged in and committed to the projects’ success
- Working with the Programme Manager (East) in managing communications for Tender’s projects, including building new relationships with youth settings
- Working with colleagues to manage information flows and communication to ensure knowledge of and learnings from projects are known and understood across Tender
Administration
- Logging, tracking and updating project management documentation (including project booking, securing contracts, carrying out risk assessments) to facilitate transparency of decision-making and accuracy of reporting
- Following monitoring and evaluation procedures to ensure the results of projects are recorded accurately and in a timely manner using specified systems, including Salesforce and SharePoint
- Participating in training and other learning activities to develop relevant professional skills and knowledge
- Undertaking any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade and competencies required of the post requested by the line management
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- Financial Controller
- £65,000
- Hybrid/London 2 days per week
Financial Controller required for a well known fundraising, research and lobbying charity in central London. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Financial Controller will lead the financial accounting activities for the organisation.
This will include; supporting the financial strategy for the charity, leading the team through year end, including preparation of the financial statements, audit process, liaison with the auditors, manage cashflow, oversee the financial operations (including AP/AR, general ledger and billing), develop systems and processes (SUN) as well as ensuring robust internal controls/risk management strategy.
In order to be successful in the role, we are looking for a formally qualified accountant with the relevant technical experience of charity accounting principles who can prepare timely and accurate charity accounts inline with SORP. You will be confident working in a complex organisation who has a variety of income streams, and enjoy a comprehensive leadership role.
Excellent benefits include 30 days holiday, EAP, life insurance, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements. 2 days a week will be required in their central London office.
The Destitution Project (DP) is a dynamic and well-respected charity at the forefront of refugee and asylum seeker support in Bolton, Greater Manchester. Proud recipient of the 2020 Queen's Award for Voluntary Service! As DP’s Operations and Development Manager, you will provide overall leadership and management for the drop in and casework operations, staff and volunteers. This will include attending and being responsible for oversight at the Wednesday Drop-in and liaising with service providers and partner organisations.
Our Wednesday Drop-in offers a safe, welcoming space for people to meet and mix. We provide a hot meal; food parcels for asylum seekers; clothing and household goods and much more. Our Casework Service provides information and support face to face at the Drop-in and remotely through the week to first time applicants; refugees newly granted Leave to Remain and refused asylum seekers.
Our service is delivered by a passionately committed team of three staff members (part-time) and a volunteer core of thirty including 6 trustees. A few of the Team have been with the Project since its foundation as an independent charity in 2015; others have joined along the way, some having initially come to DP as service users themselves. People with lived experience are central to everything we do, not just as service users, but as staff, volunteers and trustees.
You will work closely with DP’s Trustees and the DP Coordinating Committee to ensure smooth service delivery; develop and implement DP’s long-term strategic plans and, via consultation and feedback, build resilient services and activities that meet service users’ needs and help enhance the local community. This will include building relationships in the community and representing DP at events and via external networks.
You will have experience of:
• Managing and supervising the work of teams and individuals.
• Decision-making in a wide range of situations including where risk management and safeguarding are considerations.
• Managing competing interests within the workplace.
• Understanding the circumstances and needs of refugees, asylum-seekers and vulnerable migrants.
The skills and attributes you will bring to DP:
• A creative, flexible, problem-solving approach
• Good communication (with a sense of humour)
• Able to reflect and learn from experience,
• Respectful of staff and volunteer knowledge and experience
• Commitment to working in a manner, which promotes diversity and equity ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
The Destitution Project (DP) aims to provide a safe environment for asylum seekers and refugees where they can find friendship and practical help
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Job Purpose
To lead and manage regional fundraising initiatives around the UK, developing relationships with volunteers, donors, and community groups to maximise income generation and awareness. This role requires a combination of strategic oversight, operational support and hands-on engagement with volunteers and supporters across multiple regions. Ideally the National Fundraising Manager will be present at the charity’s office 1-2 days per week, with the rest of the time dedicated to travel across the UK in support of our extensive volunteer family.
Key responsibilities
Fundraising development
- Identify and cultivate new opportunities for national fundraising.
- Support volunteers with fundraising ideas, materials, and advice.
- Lead and manage the delivery of national fundraising events, from planning through to execution, ensuring they meet financial and engagement goals.
- Drive income from corporate fundraising in close collaboration with the Corporate Partnerships Manager
Volunteer and supporter engagement
- Visit volunteers and fundraising groups in designated regions across the UK to provide guidance, encouragement, and support.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key supporters and community groups to maximise fundraising opportunities.
- Deliver presentations and attend events to raise awareness about the charity’s mission.
- Ensure all regional volunteer groups are equipped with the tools, resources, and motivation to fundraise effectively.
Administration and reporting
- Maintain accurate records of fundraising activities and volunteer interactions.
- Provide regular updates and reports on regional fundraising performance.
- Monitor budgets for regional activities to ensure cost-effectiveness.
Person Specification
Experience
- 2 years minimum community fundraising experience or fast paced, target driven field sales environment with demonstrable transferrable skills.
- Experience working with, supporting, and managing volunteers, including providing guidance and fostering a positive and motivated team environment.
- Demonstrated experience in planning, coordinating, and delivering fundraising events, both small and large-scale, with a focus on community engagement.
- Experience in developing and nurturing relationships with donors, supporters, and community groups, ensuring ongoing engagement and support.
- Strong background in administrative tasks such as record-keeping, reporting, and using CRM systems to track donations and supporter engagement.
- Experience in a role that requires travel across a wide geographic area, with the ability to manage time effectively and work independently.
- Proven success in working towards and achieving fundraising targets, with a focus on both short-term and long-term objectives.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge
- Strong understanding of regional and community-based fundraising principles and practices.
- Familiarity with event planning and execution in a fundraising or community engagement context.
- Knowledge of the charity sector and compliance with fundraising regulations (e.g., GDPR, Fundraising Code of Practice).
- Awareness of the diverse needs and motivations of volunteers and supporters.
- Understanding of marketing and promotion strategies for fundraising initiatives.
Skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messages for diverse audiences.
- Strong interpersonal skills to engage and motivate volunteers, supporters, and community groups.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
- Creative and proactive approach to overcoming challenges in fundraising and volunteer management.
- Competence in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with CRM or fundraising software.
- Confidence in delivering presentations and representing the charity at events and meetings.
- Ability to monitor and manage budgets effectively, ensuring value for money in fundraising activities.
Other Requirements
- A full current driving license
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
- Night away from home
- You will be required to have a criminal record check carried out by the Disclosure & Barring (DBS) when you first join the charity and at regular intervals thereafter.
- Comfortable with dogs in the workplace/office
Collaboration and communication
- Work closely with the central fundraising team, particularly the Community and Events Manager to align regional efforts with national campaigns.
- Attend team meetings at the Centre when required.
- Share success stories and best practices with the broader team to inspire and motivate others.
- Help with the charity’s communications content by spotting unique fundraising stories and provide photos and videos from events.
Event support
- Assist with planning and delivery of events, including volunteer recognition events, fundraising activities, and charity-led campaigns.
- Act as a representative of the charity at external events, building relationships and increasing visibility.
Benefits
- Sick Pay
- Health Cash Plan
- 26 days holiday, increasing with service.
- 5% Employer Pension Contribution
- Life Insurance
- Free On-site parking
I am excited to be working with a fantastic membership organisation in search of a temporary HR Officer. This is an immediate start, full-time (will consider 4 days a week), fully remote role for 8 – 12 weeks. This HR Officer role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you will support a range of HR functions, ensuring smooth administrative operations and compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain employee files and systems (HiBob, SharePoint); ensure GDPR-compliant archiving.
Assist with leave administration and record-keeping for various types of leave.
Prepare HR reports (EDI, employee lifecycle data).
Manage the People team calendar (policy reviews, service renewals).
Support communications on pay awards, benefits, and other staff initiatives.
Advise on employee relations, attend meetings, and take notes.
Monitor HR email inbox and respond to queries.
Draft formal letters for agreements and contract variations.
Assist in updating policies, procedures, and central resources (SharePoint).
Provide cover for Senior People Officer duties (recruitment, payroll) as needed.
Skills & Experience:
Previous HR administrative experience.
Proficiency in HR systems and SharePoint.
Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
If you are immediately available with the above skills and experience, please apply online today, I would love to have a conversation with you!