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Job Title

Fundraising Officer: Individual Giving, Corporate, or Major Donor

Contract

22 hours per week worked flexibly

Salary

£28,095 FTE (£16,705 pro rata)

Location

Hybrid – Hertford Office

Reporting to

Fundraising Manager

The role

Are you passionate about supporting unpaid carers? Do you have experience in raising money through individual giving, corporate support, or major donors? Are you looking for a flexible part-time role? Here is your chance to join an incredible charity within a small fundraising team.

The post holder will work with the Fundraising Manager to work on diversifying the fundraising streams for Carers in Hertfordshire. They will support all aspects of fundraising with a focus on building our supporter category and donors either via individual giving, corporate support, or major donors, although support all around will be expected.

Diversifying our fundraising is an important part of our fundraising strategy. We want to increase our unrestricted income to provide flexibility and security for projects which otherwise may cease to exist, as well as raising awareness across the county.

The post-holder will work alongside the Community Fundraising Officer and Fundraising Manager when attending events, both raising awareness, having fun, and raising funding for the incredible work of the charity.

Depending on your fundraising experience. you will be responsible for proactively developing our supporter category in the forms of corporate support, or individual giving, or major donors. The aim is to diversify our income streams and generate ongoing, long-term support.

We are looking for a self-motivated, charismatic, people-person who has a demonstrable record of raising income and profile at a local level and who understands the value in building quality, long-term relationships with individuals, corporates, and major donors.

You will communicate and work with a variety of stakeholders ranging from our wonderful team members, external groups, individuals, local fundraisers, schools, and businesses.

Main duties

To develop, support and deliver Carers in Hertfordshire’s strategy for unrestricted Fundraising.

1. Develop an individual giving, corporate support, or major donor programme to feed into our Fundraising Strategy.
2. Depending on your skillset:
   • If you have a Corporate focus - Identify and engage with local businesses and organisations to fundraise on our behalf– with the aim of securing long-term charity partnerships
   • If you have an Individual Giving focus – develop our supporter category to encourage regular donations across our donor platforms
   • If you have a Major Donor focus – identify and develop relationships with key major giving stakeholders across the county to secure ongoing fundraising support
3. Ensure seamless stewardship for supporters regardless of donation size
4. Increase unrestricted income and support either through individual giving, major giving, or corporate supporters
5. To develop and manage your fundraising campaign with the support of the Fundraising Manager
6. To support the Fundraising Manager with wider fundraising activity including community events
7. Ensure all fundraising activity complies with charity legislation, Fundraising Standards Board/Fundraising Regulator guidelines, Carers in Hertfordshire’s policies and procedures and Health and Safety requirements - and advise our supporters, where appropriate by sharing best practice guidelines.

Whilst the information above gives you the key tasks we offer full training and are focussed on the values and skills below so please use the information below to guide what kind of evidence you use to show your suitability for the post.

Experience

· Demonstrable record of achieving income targets

· Demonstrable record of building trusted, long term relationships with supporters (individual giving, major giving, or corporate)

· Experience in developing relationships from supporter to donation

· Experience of raising funding either via individual giving, major donor/gifts, or corporate support

· Experience managing fundraising campaigns to generate unrestricted income

 Skills

· An excellent influencer and negotiator who is able to develop long lasting working relationships and inspire confidence in the organisation

· Knowledge of the donor journey relating to your fundraising focus

· Commitment to the very highest standards of supporter care

· Ability to work both independently and within a team

· Excellent verbal communication skills

· Excellent written skills with attention to detail

· Ability to liaise with and gain the trust and respect of a wide range of people at all levels

· Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise work; handle conflicting demands, manage a wide range of projects and meet tight deadlines

· Highly motivated with the ability to take the initiative on implementing and advancing fundraising plans (based on fundraising focus)

· Commercially and numerically astute

Essential

Ø  Full, clean UK Driving licence, with regular access to a vehicle for work

Ø  To be willing to contribute to the achievement of the Charity’s strategic goals outside of the main responsibilities of the post and undertake any other duties as required by the Fundraising Manager, Head of Finance and Business Support or CEO where appropriate, beneficial and within capabilities.

Ø  Due to the nature of the role the post holder will be required to travel frequently in and around the County to meet volunteers and supporters and sometimes will need to work weekends or evenings

Please note: This Job Description is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of the charity.

Equalities Statement

Carers in Hertfordshire is a flexible employer, committed to openness and equality of opportunity in every activity, from the way we recruit and promote employees to the way we deliver our services. It is a core responsibility of members, employees, and volunteers of the charity to ensure that every individual we come into contact with is treated with dignity and respect. We want our organisation to reflect the diversity of the population we serve, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and diversities.

Mission statement - Vision for the future

Carers in Hertfordshire is concerned first and foremost to support the carer, whatever the caring circumstances or the condition of the person receiving care.

We aim to ensure that all carers in Hertfordshire are recognised and valued; are informed and supported in their caring role; have an opportunity for a life outside caring; can exercise a collective voice; and can be involved in consultation and planning to ensure high quality support services for themselves and the people they care for.

Health and Safety

The post holder is expected while at work, to take reasonable care for the Health and Safety of themselves and other colleagues who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.

Every hour, five lives are lost to sepsis in the UK, but at the UK Sepsis Trust, we’re dedicated to changing this. Through advocacy, education, and support, we raise awareness, improve patient outcomes, and drive systemic change.

Our Volunteers are vital in supporting our work – connecting with the communities that need us most,  and rallying supporters to expand our impact along with raising funds. We’re looking for a dynamic Volunteer Lead to manage and coordinate all our volunteer efforts.

This is a hands-on role for a passionate volunteer lead. You’ll work closely with our small but committed team, ambassadors, and volunteer network to raise the profile of sepsis and showcase our life-saving work.

Your Role: What You’ll Do

Volunteer Recruitment, Opportunities, Training and Support

- Recruit, manage, motivate and support volunteers in their various roles at the Trust

- Match volunteers to most suitable tasks based on their interests, skills and the needs of UKST

- Assess and support colleagues’ volunteering requirements with the Support, Corporate Partnership, Fundraising and Clinical teams

- Organise volunteer support for UKST led events e.g. London Marathon, Sepsis Savvy Walks, World Sepsis Day and Facebook challenges

- Generate imaginative and appropriate ‘DIY’ volunteering opportunities based on the delivery aims of UKST

- Work with the Marketing and Communications team to develop exciting initiatives to attract new volunteers

- Create and maintain resources to assist volunteers with their roles and tasks so they are well equipped to represent UKST in the community

- Organise and facilitate appropriate volunteer meetings and training sessions to develop the skills of our volunteers

Community Engagement and Relationship management

 

- Establish and develop relationships within community networks to help the UKST reach and work with new audiences and demographics which are less well served

- Work with NHS hospitals and Trusts on including volunteers in their sepsis awareness initiatives

- Support volunteers with Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) with a panel PPI volunteers

- Work with schools, universities and community clubs to create opportunities for volunteers to raise awareness

- Work with other departments to develop clear awareness ‘asks’ and tasks for volunteers to introduce into their local communities

Monitoring data, Policy and Admin

- Collect and monitor volunteering activity data and produce analysis and impact reports

- Manage and maintain volunteer information on CRM in compliance with GDPR guidelines

- Keep up to date with legislation and policy related to volunteering and make necessary modifications to accommodate any changes

- Perform other reasonable duties as required.

About You: What We’re Looking For

· Excellent organisation and communication skills

· Self-starter with a positive proactive approach

· Ability to work under own initiative and progress own work to deadlines

· Ability to effectively manage workload, problem solve and multi-task

· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a diverse range of people and demands

· Ability to empathise with volunteers and understand their needs and motivations

· Capability to inspire and motivate others

· Administrative and IT skills, and an ability to maintain records and produce clear written and oral reports

· Managing contacts and relationships via a CRM

· A flexible and non-judgemental approach to people and work

· Understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

· Proven track record of managing a network of volunteers in UK registered charity

· Coordinating and supporting projects and events requiring volunteers

· Managing sensitive information in a confidential manner

· Delivering projects to set guidelines

· Working across different sectors and developing links with other agencies and stakeholders

· Producing volunteering reports to capture impact, activity and inform future decisions

Why join us

· Be part of a purpose-driven organisation with a life-changing mission.

· Lead our passionate team of volunteers.

· Work in a collaborative, dynamic, and supportive environment.

· Enjoy flexible, remote working options. (This is a remote position with occasional travel expected to Birmingham/London and attend events

Age UK is offering an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Change Manager to support local Age UKs to maintain and enhance their strategic positioning, financial sustainability, and governance.

This role will provide support to both individual and groups of local Age UKs in relation to organisational development, significant strategic change, contingency planning, and crisis management. Support will need to be provided in a timely, focused, and impactful manner.

The Strategic Change Manager will work closely with senior stakeholders across the Network to develop and implement robust project plans, take a proactive approach to challenges, and ensure the continuity of high-quality services and support for older people.

The role will have responsibility for overseeing a small team of Network & Engagement Support Managers whose focus is to develop and maintain strong relationships with Chief Officers and Chairs of local Age UKs.

Please see role description for full responsibilities.

Salary advertised is reflective of a Hybrid/London contract, a blend of home working and working from our central London office.

This role may also be considered as a "home-based with travel" contract - salary band £52,326 - £57,834

There is a requirement to travel to sites across the Age UK Network, when required.

Must haves:

• Excellent understanding of the policy and legislative environment in which Age UK services operate, current and future issues in the charity sector, governance, and legal framework and how it translates into reality. A, I
• Knowledge of the role of statutory, voluntary, and private sectors in relation to service provision for older people A, I
• Knowledge of services for older people, with a particular focus on those provided by local Age UKs. A, I
• Excellent influencing, negotiation, and persuasion skills to enable the delivery of positive solutions when working with local Age UKs at times of organisational stress. A, I, P
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to build and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally at all levels. A, I, P
• Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise workloads, maintain systems, manage competing demands, and work calmly and confidently under pressure. A, I
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with others to find creative and innovative solutions. A, I
• Proven ability to analyse complex information and make decisions and formulate recommendations quickly, communicating information clearly and accessibly. A, I
• Demonstrable knowledge and application of project and change management methodologies. A, I, P
• Experience of developing and managing teams. A,I
  Great to haves:
• Well-developed understanding of the environment affecting statutory, private and voluntary sector organisations. A, I

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an ‘A’ in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.

CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.

Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the recruitment team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.

Age UK is able to provide Skilled Worker sponsorship for eligible roles only. If this applies to you, please contact the recruitment team to discuss. If the role is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship you will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Summary:

The Director of Endowment Operations role will support the delivery of the objectives of the Endowment team and offers a unique opportunity for an experienced investment professional with vision and ambition. The Guy’s and St Thomas’ Foundation manages a c. £1bn Endowment under an innovative dual mandate seeking to deliver financial returns and a wider set of objectives (health, societal, environmental) that align with the charity’s mission and values.

This role will support the CIO, managing internal and external stakeholders and advisors and in particular play a pivotal role in the delivery of the workstreams related to the global, multi-asset class portfolio (c. 60% of the portfolio) and related engagement and stewardship activities.

Key responsibilities:

· Support the CIO in every aspect of managing the Endowment – investment portfolio and team.

· Specifically: play a leading role in managing the efficient delivery of Investment team workstreams (securities) that have been agreed with the CIO (and Investment/Funds Committees).

· Play a central role in the development and implementation of the Foundation’s Dual Mandate. Specific focus: Engagement workstreams - support the framing of fund manager interactions and objectives as well as setting priorities for corporate engagement objectives. Reporting – Dual Mandate. Lead on the delivery / articulation of (securities portfolio) KPI’s that can be robustly (economically/efficiently) supported with data and analysis. Lead the reporting workstream [working with Aon and wider team] and ensure the timely delivery of investment reports (financial and dual mandate).

· Take responsibility for tracking and managing internal management information (objectives, KPI’s, budget).

· Take the lead on planning Committee agenda items and preparation of papers.

· Support the learning and development of the investment team (securities).

· Work closely and play a significant role with regards to both internal and external stakeholders: wider Foundation team, Investment Committee, Funds Committee, Trustee Board and external advisors.

Person Specification

Skills, abilities, and attributes:

· Essential – enjoys working with others as part of a team and a commitment to using your individual strengths to support the delivery of the team’s objectives.

· A culture carrier: respectful, inclusive, open to sharing time, information, and expertise.

· Excellent analytical and organisational skills. Able to demonstrate attention to detail, and effective prioritization of tasks.

· Excellent financial modelling and quantitative skills.

· Adept in identifying and mitigating the strategic and operational risks relevant to the management of the Foundation’s investment portfolio.

· You must feel comfortable and confident in your ability to build relationships with external advisors and in collaborating and communicating with other various stakeholders.

· Dedicated, focussed mindset. Able to take the initiative and solve problems. Demonstrate energy and excitement when dealing with uncertainty and complexity and a commitment to take ownership to drive work to completion.

· Personally, and professionally, committed to the Foundation’s mission and values and Genuine interest in researching, reading and developing networks stay apprised about the state of the global economy and financial markets, responsible and sustainable investment, and general current events.

Knowledge, experience, and qualifications:

· Professional experience as an investor [10 years+], a robust understanding of investment operations and managing delivery of key investment processes and outcomes, performance reports, risk evaluation and management.

· Experienced leader, and demonstrable track record in leading relationships with external advisors and high-level stakeholder management.

· Essential: solid understanding of the securities/fund industry, investment concepts and strategies, financial markets, investment products, and regulatory frameworks.

· Impact/Social investment experience essential. A good understanding of stewardship/engagement tools and approaches.

Role responsibilities are not exhaustive, and you would be reasonably expected to take on wider tasks that are commensurate with the level of your role.

Benefits

• Up to 12% employer pension contributions
• Annual personal development budget
• Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance 
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
• Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
• Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities. 
• Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit. 
• Shower facilities and bike lock area. 
• Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
• Subsidies for glasses
• Employee Assistance Programme

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with complex mental health needs?  

ABOUT THE DEPUTY SERVICE MANAGER ROLE

We're hiring a Deputy Service Manager to join our Mental Health Stepdown Service in Enfield. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and compassionate leader to support adults with complex mental health needs in a 24-hour supported accommodation service. Our service focuses on care and rehabilitation for individuals transitioning from inpatient rehabilitation, acute mental health wards, or residential settings, including those who may face challenges such as medication non-compliance or behaviours that are difficult for services to manage. Whether you're an experienced senior professional or ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 8:00AM-4:00PM, you may also be required to work outside these hours as per the service requirements and needs. You will also take part in our on call service. 

Salary: £30,200 

What are we looking for from a Deputy Service Manager?

• A team player with strong problem-solving skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, residents, and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with diverse groups of people from varying backgrounds.
• Knowledge and experience in healthcare and medication management.
• Management experience, including supervising staff, managing sickness, holidays, and ensuring mandatory tasks are completed.
• IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams), and the ability to learn new case management systems and organisational software.
• A well-organised individual who can show initiative, prioritise tasks, and work effectively under pressure. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the team: Providing high-quality guidance, advice, and leadership to frontline care and support staff.
• Day-to-day operations: Overseeing the service in collaboration with the Service Manager, ensuring the delivery of trauma-informed and recovery-focused support to residents.
• Stakeholder management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with external partners, including the community rehabilitation team within the mental health trust.
• Service promotion: Representing the service and providing outreach-based provision to engage with stakeholders.
• Health and safety: Conducting health and safety checks, internal audits, and ensuring compliance with organisational standards.
• Document preparation: Preparing documents for external meetings and managing petty cash returns.
• Incident management: Advising on and responding to incidents as they arise.
• Service leadership: Managing the service in the absence of the Service Manager, ensuring continuity and high standards of care.

What we offer

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards

ABOUT US

Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.

Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change

Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details above. 

We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience ; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. As an organisation, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. 

Mental Health | Rehabilitation | Leadership | Healthcare | Supported Accommodation | Trauma-Informed Care | Recovery-Focused | Stakeholder Management |Team Support | Medication Management
 

Are you a talented communications specialist who can write high-quality, strategic resources for fundraisers?
 
Can you articulate the impact our supporters have on the lives of people affected by dementia? And are you looking for pivotal role in a talented team of specialists?
 
We are looking for a talented and experienced fundraising communicator, who can manage and develop our Fundraising Information Bank, and provide off-the-shelf cases for support, innovative propositions, regional toolkits for our highest value and mass fundraising audiences.
You will be able to effortlessly craft reactive communications on breaking news, and also write the compelling stories of people affected by dementia. And we need someone who can align everything they write with our brand key messaging and tone of voice.
 
If you can interpret complex information and make it engaging, and also write strategic copy aimed at fundraising audiences, we need you. If you love building productive working relationships and want to develop this role to make it your own, we need you.

Right now, it’s more important than ever that our supporters know the impact they’re having on the lives of people affected by dementia. Our supporters are pivotal to our work in funding ground-breaking new treatments and our mission to deliver transformational change.
 
The successful launch of our new visual identity and brand strategy last year has played a key part in raising the profile of our cause. Now we’re building on that momentum - and successful, strategic communication with our supporters is essential to maintain our close relationship and show them the huge impact they have on the lives of everyone affected by dementia.
 
You will:

- Lead the organisation on strategic fundraising messaging, ensuring it's on brand, insight led and aligned across all fundraising communications and channels.
- Develop and maintain a central information resource that gives Fundraisers access to accurate, up-to-date information about the Society's activity and impact - including a Fundraising Information Bank, Shopping List and bespoke toolkits to support regional fundraising.
- Understand what our supports need to know, often around finances, and be able to provide them with accurate information.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships across the organisation, particularly with key communication teams in each departments ensuring a two-way flow of information and feedback about resources produced for teams to use.
- Act as a pivot point to receive, align and direct information for fundraising teams and supporters.
- Develop and maintain a reactive information provision service, responding to queries and bespoke requests within agreed deadlines.
- Develop and maintain a proactive information service, making rapidly available the latest news, messaging, facts, stats and stories about the Society's impact.
- Collaborate with colleagues from other directorates to improve the flow of approved facts, statistics and case studies across the organisation.
- Develop, monitor and report on KPIs for the Fundraising Information Bank.

This is a homeworking role with the flexibility to offer hybrid working, but you may be required to travel to attend meetings, events and team-days, so you must reside in the UK, have the correct right to work documents to work in the UK and be comfortable/willing to travel to our offices (London or Birmingham) if/when required.
 
About you

- You’re highly motivated and adept at writing engaging, strategic copy that translates often complex information for different fundraising audiences.
- You thrive on working collaboratively and can build close relationships across a large organisation with many moving parts, and be a key source of knowledge and insight on what we need to be saying to our supporters.
- You’re someone who can develop processes that ease the sharing of information especially for reactive communications.
- You’re organised with excellent attention to detail, and you can create and update information effectively and quickly.
- You’re comfortable around financial data, and confident asking the questions our supporters need answers for.
- You’re someone who loves a challenge and will make this pivotal role your own.

You are:

- An experienced communications specialist who knows how to make complex information engaging.
- Able to communicate consistently with our key messages and tone of voice.
- High motivated and proactive.
- A confident copywriter who can rapidly produce copy for reactive communications.
- An efficient organiser with excellent attention to detail.
- A strategic communicator who thrives on building collaborative relationships.
- Experienced in writing for a fundraising audience.

If you’re ready to join us and do incredible work, we’d love to hear from you!
 
Interview date: 31st March - 3rd April
Second stage interview - WC 21st April

Age UK is recruiting for Quality Assessors to join an established Quality & Compliance team on an ad-hoc basis, to conduct assessments of Information and Advice services that require the Quality of Advice Standard.

This exciting position offers home-based, ad-hoc working and the opportunity to work with committed colleagues across Age UK's wide network. Occasional travel will be required for team meetings and partner visits.

When required, you will be utilising your skills and experience within a similar field of advice to carry out quality assessments of our services, produce written reports on your findings and contribute toward the continuous improvement of services provided by the charity.

Pay rate £23.50 per hour and £11.00 per hour for travel time after 2 hours travel

Must haves:

The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P

Experience
Extensive and relevant experience in an advice service in at least 2 of the following areas of law: welfare benefits, community care, housing. A, I
Demonstrable experience of supervision of advice work A, I
Experience maintaining case recording systems and procedures, ideally electronic. A, I
Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of good practice in managing and delivering information and advice services. A, I
Relevant knowledge of key advice issues affecting older people across at least 2 areas of law: welfare benefits, community care, housing. A, I, T
Ability to make rigorous, fair and impartial assessments against benchmarks of I&A services. T
Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to manage workload and prioritise.
A, I
Strong written skills, including being able to edit reports and match indicators to evidence. A, T
Good time management skills, and the ability to meet deadlines. A, I
Good IT skills including an ability to use Microsoft Office, and online systems for bookings, assessing case records in Partner databases. A, I
Clear understanding of the principles of confidentiality and data protection. A
Knowledge and understanding of the equality and diversity issues affecting the delivery of I&A services. A, I
Personal attributes
Effective communication skills, both interpersonal skills and the ability to write effective reports. I, T

Great to Have's:

Experience
Delivery of an advice service to older people A, I

Skills and Knowledge
Understanding of the issues affecting older people seeking advice. A, I

Other requirements:
Ability to travel to a range of locations for assessments, and for meetings at the London Office - EC3N 2LB (which may involve overnight stays.)
Ability to access a computer, confidential workspace, key advice texts and to work online. Technical equipment not provided.

Additional Information

Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.

CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.

Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.

Age UK is able to provide Skilled Worker sponsorship for eligible roles only. If this applies to you, please contact the recruitment team to discuss. If the role is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship you will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

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Are you passionate about making a difference and using your marketing skills to drive positive change? As this Marketing and Fundraising Officer, you'll play a vital role in creating impactful campaigns that inspire action and support vital causes.
 
Job Title: Marketing and Fundraising Officer
Charity cause: International
Salary: £39,270
Location: London (hybrid working – one day a week in the office)
Contract: Permanent
 
The role as Marketing and Fundraising Officer
 
As the Marketing and Fundraising Officer, you'll manage and deliver high-quality brand awareness and acquisition campaigns across a variety of channels, including TV, digital, and face-to-face. Your work will directly support the charity’s mission, helping them to attract new donors, build awareness, and fund life-changing projects around the world.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead impactful marketing campaigns, from concept to execution, across multiple channels.
• Work closely with creative and media agencies to optimise campaign performance.
• Monitor campaign progress, analyse data, and implement strategies to boost engagement and conversion.
• Develop innovative approaches to increase brand awareness and donor acquisition.
• Collaborate with internal teams to create integrated campaigns and impactful supporter journeys.

 
What They’re Looking For
You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

• Experience managing direct marketing campaigns across various channels, ideally gained within the charity sector.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate campaign performance and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills to manage diverse projects and stakeholders.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• A commitment to safeguarding and best practices in fundraising.

 
If you’re excited about the opportunity to use your marketing expertise to support life-changing projects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now.

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.

At Beyond the Streets we are committed to addressing the structural inequalities that compel women to sell sex. We know that to do this we need to work together with others. As the Research Lead at Beyond the Streets, you will play a critical role in shaping the direction of our influencing and partnership work to achieve this goal. With a new CEO in post now for a year, you will be joining the organisation at an exciting time of investment in our influencing work. Working closely with the Research and Impact Manager, and the newly created post of Policy and Engagement Lead, you will help us to build a strong team to take forward this area of the organisation’s work. Building on our reputation for delivering insightful research, you will develop and drive forward innovative research projects, lead on impact measurement across the organisation and establish external research partnerships in line with Beyond the Streets’ strategic objectives.

Who we are looking for…

This role would suit a strategic thinker with a can-do attitude who thrives in collaborative working environments. This is an exciting and varied role, with the opportunity to bring together research analysis, data insights, partnership building, policy influencing and coproduction. It also offers the opportunity to recruit, develop and manage others.

• You have a proven track record of conducting research and leading research projects.
• You have experience of working with an array of outcome approaches, identifying and implementing appropriate impact frameworks
• You have experience in the use of casework management systems, reporting tools, and databases (including developing queries and reporting)
• You have demonstrated knowledge of the Violence Against Women and Girls sector
• You have a proven ability to develop and implement innovative solutions and learning strategies

Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR)

This role will work alongside survivors of sexual exploitation and women with lived experience of violence against women and is therefore restricted to female applicants only under Section 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

About Beyond the Streets

Beyond the Streets is a UK charity with over 20 years’ experience of partnering with women in the sex industry to see them safe from coercion, violence and abuse. We deliver trauma-informed, person-centred support, provide training for the third sector and statutory professionals, and create resources and reports informed by research, lived experience, and practitioner experience. Our training and partnership work seeks to equip professionals to understand the sex industry, particularly survival sex, and to support them to engage with women selling sex in a trauma-informed way.

You’ll enjoy…

• Competitive pay
• Flexible working
• Career opportunities – develop yourself and your career with a reputable national organisation in the VAWG sector
• Personal development allowance – to further your work-based skills and knowledge
• Cycle to work scheme – tax free allowance to buy
• Tech Buying Scheme – spread the cost of personal technology equipment and homeware across 12 months via payroll
• Travel season ticket loan scheme – an interest-free loan to enable team members to purchase a season ticket for travel between their usual place of residence and their usual place of work
• Clinical supervision – all staff are entitled to clinical supervision on request. A place to discuss work issues and challenges, and their emotional impact, on a regular basis
• Blue light discount – a well recognized national discount card scheme. It will cost you £4.99 for two years’ membership but the discounts are large, and it’s widely accepted
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a confidential and independent service designed to help you deal with personal and professional problems that could be affecting your home life, work life, health, and general wellbeing. EAP is available to you and to your immediate family

All roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references, and a DBS check. When you join, you’ll receive a structured induction, including attending our own training on understanding involvement in the sex industry.

We recognise our responsibility to remove any barriers in our recruitment process. If you have identified any barriers in the Job Description or Person Specification, please tell us of these in your application. We are committed to making any reasonable adjustment to the job where possible, and it would help us to know your needs to do this.

Are you passionate about making a tangible impact in the charity sector? This is an exciting opportunity to join The Mulberry Centre at a pivotal time. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary in 2026 and prepare for a series of high-profile fundraising initiatives, this is your chance to be part of something truly special. With the launch of the new Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex University Hospital, we’re ready to enhance our collaboration with local NHS services and broaden our impact within the community.

Since 2001, The Mulberry Centre has been providing essential cancer information and support services to over 18,000 people. With our income now exceeding £750,000 and growing fast, we’re set to expand even further and we need someone like you to help secure the vital funding that will enable this growth.

Working closely with the Head of Fundraising and Engagement, you will play a key role in implementing fundraising plans that focus on researching, building relationships, and providing exceptional stewardship to corporate partners and major donors. This position will actively contribute to the development of broader fundraising strategies to support the organisation's growth.  In addition, the role is responsible for the creation and growth of a legacy giving programme. This will involve working with solicitors, accountants, financial advisors, and other professionals to identify potential legators. You will engage in research, build relationships, and host targeted events to cultivate support for legacy giving. Furthermore, you will collaborate with the Head of Fundraising and Engagement and the Marketing and Communications Lead to develop strategies for marketing legacies and expanding this critical area of support.

The ideal candidate will be a skilled multi-tasker with strong project management and interpersonal abilities, capable of meeting tight deadlines and managing important partnerships effectively.

Summary

• Media Enquiries: Act as the first point of contact for media enquiries, triaging requests and ensuring timely responses. This includes monitoring the shared inbox and incoming calls, providing day-to-day support, including occasional out-of-hours duties.
• Press Releases: Publish press releases and maintain the Media Centre section of the Church of England website.
• Platform Maintenance: Maintain key platforms for news planning, monitoring, mailing, and contacts.
• Account Management: Manage relationships with platform account managers for news monitoring, journalist databases, and licensing services.
• Media Conferences: Plan media conferences, send invitations, handle media accreditation, and manage logistics.
• General Synod Support: Assist with media support for General Synod, including media accreditation and pass preparation.
• Event Logistics: Manage logistics for other conferences, training, and events.
• Coverage Monitoring: Monitor story coverage, transcribe interviews, and share with stakeholders.
• Daily Media Digest: Assist in producing the Daily Media Digest and compiling content.
• Coverage Reports: Help produce one-off press and broadcast coverage reports.
• Content Production: Support content production for the website and social media channels. This includes assisting with research for press releases and media briefings.
• Project Communications: Support communications for national church projects and stakeholders.

• The post holder is expected to work from the Church House 2-3 days per week.
• This is a fixed term contract to cover a period of maternity leave expected to last between 10 - 12 months or when the substantive holder returns from maternity leave.

• Familiar with various digital media tools, encompassing file transfer portals, email software, rudimentary online graphic design or image editing tools (e.g. Canva), or a willingness to undergo training.
• Proficient in content management website systems, including the uploading and editing of content and assets, or a readiness to partake in training.
• Exemplary project management capabilities, with a proven ability in stakeholder engagement.
  • Basic understanding of media relations and experience in drafting press materials is advantageous (Desirable).
  • Some familiarity with professional application of social media platforms (Desirable).

• A salary of £40,572 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.

• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
• We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario, and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
• We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
• Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
• Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
• Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.

• Strive for Excellence
• Show Compassion
• Respect others
• Collaborate
• Act with Integrity

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? We are excited to announce an incredible opportunity to join Field Lane. If you are interested, please click Apply to send your CV and a short covering note telling us why you would like to join Field Lane and why this role is a great fit for you. This role is split between the office three days per week, and home the other two

 

Company Overview

Field Lane is committed to providing exceptional client-centred services while fostering a supportive and professional working environment. We are seeking a pragmatic Senior Finance Coordinator to join our team and play a pivotal role to support our Finance department.

The role:

As a Senior Financial Coordinator, you will provide an operational financial support to the Director of Finance & Resources, Project General Managers and other budget holders to ensure that accounts receivable and all cash books are up to date, billings made promptly, and amounts recovered quickly, and financial transactions are posted accurately and timely.

Key responsibilities:

As a Senior Financial Coordinator, you need:

· To be able to cover for the Finance Coordinator and prepare a payment run in their absence.

· To ensure that the fixed asset register agrees to the general ledger and is updated monthly that depreciation journals are posted each month.

· Prepare cash books and bank reconciliations for all Field Lane’s bank accounts as per the Management Accounts timetable.

· To ensure debtor reconciliations are provided, all sources of income defined, and all other relevant information is provided to the auditors as required and in good time.

· To monitor cash flow daily, project cash flow to the end of the month and assist the director of finance & resources with projecting cash flow to the end of the financial year and where necessary beyond identifying any threats to liquidity.

· To liaise with the project general managers to ensure that any gaps in Housing Benefit income are challenged.

· To prepare a monthly BACS file for client collections ensuring money is received on the appropriate day.

· Support the of Director of Finance with a Business Partnering approach to non-finance colleagues. 

· Ensuring all fee invoices are properly raised accurately and timely for all Client Services

· To liaise with guardians resolving invoices queries, rent and service charge increases

 

 

 

 

 

About you:

Experience

• Experience of databases for the purposes of inputting and extracting information, report writing and design
• Proven experience of working in accounts receivable & accounts payable
• A positive can-do approach
• Liaising with banks & auditors.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

· Willingness to undertake training and continuing professional development.

· Ability to plan, manage and organise their workload.

· Good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate with staff at all levels.

· Team player able to work with colleagues across the charity

· Strong finance system skills Access Financials is our current provider.

· Advance Excel knowledge able to write complex formulas.

· Excellent written skills.

· High attention to detail and proactive in problem solving

· Sound analytical skills and the ability to apply those skills to problem solving.

· Empathy with the charity’s aims and values.

· Commitment to the principles of equal opportunities and diversity

 

Closing date:

31st March 2025

The purpose of the role is to utilise effective and efficient administrative and fundraising skills to assist in delivering both financial and non-financial targets which will provide a gateway to all fundraising activity across Maggie’s. 
You will assist the centre fundraising manager to implement the fundraising strategy to deliver income targets through proactive donor recruitment and excellent donor care.  This includes supporting and retaining existing supporters and researching new key relationships with individuals as well as partnerships with local businesses, groups and associations.  
You will represent the work, vision and purpose of Maggie’s whilst supporting the delivery of local and central fundraising initiatives and campaigns. This includes presentations, face to face, telephone and written communications.  
There will be a requirement to work irregular hours as well as frequent local travel. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual with proven fundraising experience to help shape and grow Northern Ballet’s individual giving programmes. With a dual focus on donor stewardship and using data and our CRM database to drive success, the successful candidate will play a key role in engaging our supporters and ensuring the smooth operation of our Development department.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and steward relationships with individual supporters across all levels of giving.
• Use the Spektrix CRM database to identify and research potential donors, building a strong pipeline of support.
• Create and implement a programme of appeals to support key fundraising campaigns for the Company.
• Work alongside colleagues to deliver bespoke supporter events in Leeds and in venues across the UK.
• Support the efficient running of the Development department.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Knowledge of using and interrogating databases, preferably Spektrix
• Ability and confidence to steward and engage with a range of supporters and to represent Northern Ballet at events
• Experience of prospect research and an understanding of how to maximise supporter journeys- acquisition, engagement, retention and income generation
• Experience of monitoring income and expenditure and analysing data
• Understanding of data protection legislation
• Knowledge of email marketing systems, preferably Dotdigital
• Experience running fundraising appeals
• Highly organised and able to effectively manage competing priorities, with excellent attention to detail
• Previous experience in a development role
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Interest in the work and impact of Northern Ballet
• Excellent team player with a positive and collaborative approach to work

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of fundraising and cultural sector in Yorkshire, London and nationally
• Experience of working in the arts or charity sector

Other details

• Salary: £27,000 to £30,000 per annum depending on experience plus excellent benefits
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Closing date for applications: 21 March 2025, 17.00pm
• Interviews will take place in Leeds week commencing 31 March 2025