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Are you passionate about pets?

Would you like to use your fantastic fundraising experience to support elderly pet owners, giving them peace of mind when they need it most?

Recognised as one of The Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work for 2024, The Cinnamon Trust is a national charity that gives elderly people peace of mind by caring for their pets at a time when they are unable to; due to ill health, hospitalisation or death, or when going into residential accommodation.

They are now looking for a passionate and experienced Fundraising Officer to join a small but growing fundraising and events team, as they work to grow their 20,000 strong volunteer team so that they can support more people, and their beloved pets, across the UK.

In this newly created role, the Fundraising Officer will build positive relationships to secure significant income and develop new relationships with groups, business and individuals, bringing in regular and targeted income through regular donations, fundraising campaigns and events.

A passion for pets and an understanding of their needs, and the desire to help people is essential, you will be looking for your next step in your fundraising career and will have:

• Strong fundraising experience covering several areas including Individual Giving; Fundraising Appeals/Campaigns 
• Excellent knowledge of fundraising codes of practice and fundraising regulations, 
• Experience of creating fundraising campaigns and tailoring ‘asks’ to your audience
• Effective communication skills, and the ability to build effective relationships, focused on supporter engagement and the donor journey
• Attention to detail and meticulous record keeping and database management

Your love of animals will show as will your understanding of the importance pets play in people’s lives. You will be a hard worker, with demonstrable success in fundraising, keen to roll your sleeves, able to work alone and be part of a great team.

For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location: Hayle, Hybrid

Closing date: 26 July 2024.  Please note that when a suitable candidate is found the role will close early, so please apply without delay.

About Reprieve

Reprieve is a human rights NGO founded in 1999 which uses strategic interventions (using the law, policy work and public advocacy) to end the use of the death penalty globally, and to end extreme human rights abuses carried out in the name of “counterterrorism” or “national security”.

Reprieve works with the most disenfranchised people in society, as it is in their cases that human rights are most swiftly jettisoned and the rule of law is cast aside. We seek to promote and protect the rights of those facing the death penalty around the world, and those who are the victims of extreme human rights abuses carried out in the name of “counterterrorism” or “national security”, with a focus on arbitrary detention, torture, and extrajudicial executions.

The Interim Deputy Executive Director will join the brilliant senior leadership team at Reprieve to help build and lead the work of the organization.

About this role

The Interim Deputy Executive Director will join the brilliant senior leadership team at Reprieve to help build and lead the work of the organization, in particular working closely with one of our Joint Executive Directors while the other is on parental leave.

Reprieve is a human rights NGO founded in 1999 which uses strategic interventions (using the law, policy work and public advocacy) to end the use of the death penalty globally, and to end extreme human rights abuses carried out in the name of “counterterrorism” or “national security”.

The Interim Deputy Executive Director’s responsibilities will include managing senior staff at Reprieve, including the Directors of Casework, Advocacy and Policy, and working with the Joint Executive Director to oversee Reprieve’s Fundraising and Finances, its Governance and Board relationships, and its HR and Operations functions.

The ideal candidate will ideally have experience of leadership of a small to medium size human rights or similar charity, preferably with some international operations. They will have exceptionally strong management and people management skills, excellent judgment, proven ability to lead teams to achieve impact in their work, and an understanding of charity governance and finance issues.

Contract, location and salary

This is an interim, 12-month contract with the possibility of extension. This role is based in Reprieve’s London office. Reprieve operates a hybrid working model and we require staff to work 2 days per week from the London office and the rest of the week from home. 

The salary is £80,000 per annum plus up to 5% employee matched pension contribution. 

Full details and how to apply

Please see the JD and person specification for full details. Candidates should submit the application attached and on our website as a word document by 23:59 BST on 04 August, 2024. We anticipate holding first round, online interviews on 14, 15 and 16 August and second round, in-person interviews during week commencing 19 August.

Rehab Assistant

35 hours per week

£12.50 per hour

3% contributory pension

25 days holiday pro rata per annum in addition to public holidays.

The post-holder will be based at Headway Surrey’s centre, at Headway House, 21 North Road, Guildford, GU2 9PU.  Occasional remote working may be offered either permanently or ad hoc with Services Coordinator’s prior agreement. 

3 months probation

On the job training will be provided at all times to help develop your skills and knowledge. 

After successful completion of probation, the post holder will be required to undertake a self-study Brain Tree Training Course, called Cognitive Rehabilitation for Professionals which will be paid for by Headway Surrey.  Assignments, exercises, and self-tests are included throughout the coursework—some of which are mailed or emailed to a course tutor for feedback.  Headway Surrey will provide 2 hours a week paid study time.  The course should be completed within 6-12 weeks.

Training on Headway Surrey’s CRM database, Charitylog will be given.

A clean driving licence must be held. Car mileage allowance for travel to meetings in connection with work

JOB PURPOSE:

The main purpose of the role is to:

• Carry out tasks allocated by the Services Manager;
• assist the Rehab Coordinators with a range of administration tasks and session support.
• support clients during workshops and with other admin tasks.

A Rehab Assistant will play a key role in achieving Headway Surrey’s objectives by supporting the Rehab Team to achieve our vision and mission:

Vision - To be known as the go to place for acquired brain injury in Surrey.  Supporting people in Surrey from all circumstances with traumatic and acquired brain injury, their carers, and families, are supported to improve their quality of life by optimising recovery and maximising independence.

Mission – Headway Surrey supports people with head injuries, their families, and carers, and promotes understanding of the implications of head injury throughout Surrey.

ROLE OVERVIEW 

The key areas of responsibility include:

To support Centre Day Workshops which run on Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am-2.30pm.  Under the direction of a Rehab Coordinator and with the assistance of volunteers:

• Prepare worksheets for clients.
• Support clients to complete worksheets.
• Help to present sessions.
• Stimulate conversation and managing correct behaviour in a classroom environment.
• Oversee other sessions throughout the day, which may include art, boardgames, discussions, brain injury education workshops etc.

To attend team meetings as required, either in-person or zoom.

To provide administration support to enable new enquiries (clients and carers) to access Headway Surrey’s rehab services. Undertaking assessments after training has been completed.

To record accurately all details on CRM (CharityLog), eg. documents, medical evidence, client contract forms, GDPR consents, details of phone calls, emails etc. 

To support clients to complete Brain Injury ID Card application forms, issued by Headway UK. 

To support clients by liaising with adult social care or Citizen’s Advice Bureau (CAB) and signposting where appropriate.

As part of the team, you are required to clean and tidy the centre, as necessary.

INITIALLY

To undertake an induction program given by the Services Manager and other members of staff.  Observation of sessions, training on CRM, telephone system and other processes/systems.

OTHER TASKS

As a small organisation we plan carefully, but sometimes, medical and unplanned absences may present themselves.  We may need you to cover / help the team.  Training will be given, so that you are prepared for these eventualities.

To provide occasional support in the wider administration duties of the organisation as directed by the Service's Manager.

Headway Surrey is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is based solely on a person's merit, skills, experience and qualifications directly related to professional competence.Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of disability, age, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

How to apply

For an informal telephone discussion ring

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Goodman Masson are partnered with a leading mental health charity to recruit for their new Management Accountant.

You will be responsible for delivering the monthly Management Accounts pack as having the opportunity to build relationships and be the finance lead for various areas of the business.

Day to day duties include:

• Deliver the monthly Management Accounts pack by gathering the outputs of the finance function
• Overseeing the full annual audit process
• Line manage and develop 2 Accounts Assistant's
• Continuous improvement of the management accounting process and reporting
• Improve and develop reporting, dashboards and management information
• Lead system and process improvements to enable more accurate information
• Assist with regular rolling forecasts
• Provide business cases analysis, investment appraisals and other analysis for decision makers
• Partner with Heads of Departments in modelling financial and strategic decisions

Essentials:

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
• Management Accounting, budgeting and forecasting experience
• Experience dealing with restricted funding
• Post qualified experience within a non-profit organisation

Salary is £56,430 per annum. London based with hybrid working on offer.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

This Social Media Content Creator role is a fantastic opportunity to combine your in-depth understanding of the different social media platforms and your creative approach to content creation strategies.

Greenpeace is an international network of non profit campaigning organisations operating in over 55 countries. Our independence and global reach enable us to stand for positive change through action in order to defend nature and promote peace. We investigate and expose global environmental problems, confront those in positions of power and present alternative solutions.

To inspire people to take action on environmental issues, we want you to create engaging and impactful content on Facebook, X (formally known as Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, Threads, plus emerging platforms. In doing so, you’ll be expected to draw on all your knowledge of the unique features and best practices for each platform, and to develop your ability to create appealing, informative copy, video and images that resonate with our audiences.

As a core member of our Social Response Team, you will play a key part in developing and delivering rapid-response social media content based on the daily news cycle and major events. You’ll also work with our video production team to produce high-quality videos that showcase the organisation's environmental campaigns and initiatives.

Location: Islington, London. Our hybrid working model enables us to enjoy the benefits of both office based and remote working. We ask that staff work from the office in Islington 40% of their time, with 20% required as a minimum. Reasonable adjustments as well as specific office based needs will be considered for those with long term health conditions and disabilities.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience creating engaging and evolving social media content across multiple platforms, including Facebook, X (formally known as Twitter), Instagram and TikTok.
• Experience analysing and responding to opportunities in the news cycle to push key messages and drive engagement – ideally on the environment and politics.
• Ability to conceptualise and produce rapid response videos that resonate with target audiences to drive engagement – ideally including presenting on-camera.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, with the ability to craft compelling captions, video scripts and talking points.
• Ability to analyse and draw insights from metrics and apply to future content.
• Understanding of how Greenpeace’s anti-racism commitments and the broader principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and safety apply to social media.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends, particularly during campaign launches or events – plus willingness to travel occasionally.

We give you:

You’ll be encouraged to develop both personally and professionally, taking advantage of the wide range of learning and development opportunities available to our staff. We offer great benefits such as a generous pension scheme, subsidised lunches, free yoga and a wealth of well-being resources, just to name a few. Take a look at our Work for Greenpeace pages to find out more about what it’s like to work for us and why you should apply.

We are happy to consider flexible working requests as part of the recruitment process. 

Our commitment to diversity: Greenpeace UK is committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in environmental and campaigning organisations and we’re committed to doing what we can to correct this. We are particularly keen to receive applications from people of colour; people with disabilities; people who identify as being LGBTQIA; people who have a mental health condition; and people who identify as working class now or in the past.

To Apply
For further information, and to apply, click the apply button.

Greenpeace UK is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or any other category protected by law

CLOSING DATE: 9.00 am 17th July

INTERVIEWS: 25th and 26th July 

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with the Charities Aid Foundation as they look to recruit a Private Client Manager. Registered as a dual charity in the UK and the US, CAF works closely with citizens across the world to maximise their financial efficiency when giving to their preferred charities.  
       
They are now looking to welcome on board a Private Client Manager to manage a portfolio of high net worth individuals, building strong relationships and educating clients on the work their charity partners are doing. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to break into the charity sector by managing donors and charities across the world. Familiarity with, and experience in, the charity sector is desired but not essential.  
       
Reporting to the Senior Private Client Manager, you will primarily be responsible for the account management of major gift donors seeking assistance in their philanthropic endeavours. When developing new business, you will explain and sell the charitable services to individuals, grantees and business leaders against sales objectives, which are financial, activity and behavioural based. The Private Client Manager will also be responsible for updating the Board and management committee on business development progress and account management highlights.   
       
This is a fantastic opportunity to network with major donors and both domestic and international charities, provide excellent customer care, and learn extensively about the beyond profit sector.    
       
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Rhiannon Mehta.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. 

Job description

Relationship Fundraiser

£28,137.13 per annum

North Yorkshire Hospice Care Sites (Harrogate & Thirsk)/Hybrid

Closing Date: 23rd July 2024

Hours per week: 30 to 37.5 Hours

Contract type: Permanent

Interviews will take place in Harrogate at the end of July (date To be confirmed)

Do you enjoy using your communication skills to develop lasting relationships with individuals? Are you passionate about local hospice care?

North Yorkshire Hospice Care (known to its local communities as either Saint Michael’s Hospice, Herriot Hospice or Just ‘B’) has a great opportunity for someone to join their fabulous Fundraising Team as a Relationship Fundraiser. If you are energetic, passionate, and looking to develop a career in fundraising whilst ensuring everyone has access to local hospice care, emotional wellbeing and bereavement support, this role is for you.

This is an excellent opportunity for proactive candidates with experience working within Individual Giving, In Memory or Legacy giving, to work in a growing area of the charity. With a varied workload, as a Relationship Fundraiser you will help secure a crucial source of income for the charity.

The Relationship Fundraiser will cultivate and manage relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, as well as individual donors, to ensure a positive experience for all supporters of North Yorkshire Hospice Care. Each day in this role will be unique, involving activities such as planning upcoming appeals, meeting with recently bereaved families, or promoting the importance of legacy gifts. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships and has a keen eye for detail.

We are looking for individuals who are personable, have a positive attitude, and can empathise with stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include –

• Supporting in-memorium donors through their giving journey
• Help the creation of regular giving appeals
• Grow income and support donor stewardship from general donations received
• Be an ambassador for legacy giving, growing awareness internally and building number of legacy pledgers
• Build and maintain strong, personal relationships with stakeholders to ensure life-time giving
• Work with the team across the other fundraising specialisms to contribute to a cohesive approach to fundraising

Please see a copy of the full Job Description and Person Specification for this role at the bottom of this page.

Please be aware we reserve the right to close a vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified.

PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately, we are not currently able to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

Have you been recommended to this role by a current employee as part of our recommend a friend scheme? Don’t forget to let us know after clicking apply.

Benefits include (subject to eligibility): -

• 35 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays, pro-rata)
• Comprehensive Induction Programme
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 8%
• Lifestyle discounts and savings
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to staff support
• Free group life assurance
• Free DBS check
• Free car parking at Crimple House location.

Herriot Hospice Homecare, Just ‘B’ and Saint Michael’s Hospice make up registered charity North Yorkshire Hospice Care. You’ll be joining an organisation that is driven, caring, and responsive and you will be playing an important role in enabling us to provide our highly valued services to people across North Yorkshire and beyond.

At North Yorkshire Hospice Care we believe that children, young people and adults should never experience abuse of any kind. Every member of our organisation has a responsibility to promote the welfare of all who encounter our services. We aim to keep people safe and to operate our services in a way that protects them; to make reporting concerns as easy as possible and respond quickly; to listen to all worries and work in partnership with individuals and agencies. All our staff and volunteers receive annual training on both adults and children/young people’s safeguarding. This impacts our recruitment processes and we have adopted a number of safer recruitment practices, which our HR and People team can talk through with you.

We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks being obtained including but not limited to identity checks, DBS clearance at an appropriate level for the role, verification of right to work in the UK, employment references and employment history. Costs of pre-employment checks will be met by the organisation.

North Yorkshire Hospice Care is a registered charity in England and Wales (518905) with a family of services operating as Herriot Hospice Homecare, Just ‘B’, Saint Michael’s Hospice, and Talking Spaces. North Yorkshire Hospice Care is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (2121179).

Our Values at Work

North Yorkshire Hospice Care is clear about who we are, what we do and why we do it. It is our vision; mission and values that underpin this understanding and all three of these areas continue to evolve as we develop in response to the changing world around us.

We have re-examined our values with our stakeholders seeking to define a sense of who we are today. The result? A set of 10 values/behaviours that crystallize this thinking and act as a yardstick for our thinking and actions.

This shared set of values helps guide our decisions, actions and behaviours and is at the core of our collective aspiration to live in a community where everyone gets the care they need to live their last years, months and days with respect and dignity.

NB: This list is not exclusive or exhaustive but captures those values/behaviours currently at the top of our agenda.

Job Description

Relationship Fundraiser

1.0 Job Purpose

The Relationship Fundraiser plays a crucial role in supporting the Relationship Manager in advancing North Yorkshire Hospice Care’s mission by assisting in the enhancement and management of relationships with individual donors.

The Relationship Fundraiser will assist in identifying potential donors, understanding their motivations, and contributing to tailored engagement strategies. Through these efforts, the fundraiser will help to ensure donors feel valued and connected to the charity's cause.

This role will primarily focus on growing and maintaining various fundraising avenues, including in memory, regular giving, facilitating legacy gifts or bequests in wills, and singular donations. The role aims to maximise opportunities for donor engagement and individual giving.

2.0 Key Tasks

• In-Memorium Fundraising Support: Assist in implementing sensitive and impactful strategies to encourage donations in memory of loved ones, ensuring memories are honoured and families and friends are supported throughout their giving journey.
• Regular Giving Support: Aid in driving the regular giving program to secure a sustainable income stream. This will involve supporting in creating tailored appeals, managing communications, and contributing to enhancing donor satisfaction and retention through regular updates and engagements.
• General Donations Assistance: Provide support in overseeing the process for general donations, maximising the ease and effectiveness of one-time and ongoing contributions. This may include assisting in campaign management, donor acknowledgment, and contributing to leveraging special events and anniversaries to inspire giving.
• Donor Relationship Support: Help build and maintain strong, personal relationships with donors through consistent, thoughtful communication and recognition strategies. Utilise CRM to track donor interactions, preferences, and history to tailor approaches and increase donor engagement.
• Collaboration and Support: Collaborate with the Relationship Manager and other teams within the charity, such as marketing, events, and volunteer management, to contribute to a cohesive and comprehensive fundraising approach.
• Continuous Improvement Support: Assist in evaluating and refining fundraising strategies and processes to optimize donor engagement, retention, and revenue generation.
• Legacy Giving Ambassador: Act as an ambassador for legacy giving both internally and externally. Work with the Relationship Manager on creating internal awareness materials and promoting legacy giving initiatives to external stakeholders.
• Case Study Recruitment: Collaborate with the marketing team on the recruitment of case studies suitable for various areas of work, showcasing the impact of donations and legacy gifts.
• Personalized Stewardship: Maintain strong relationships with supporters through personalised stewardship, adhering to relevant supporter journeys to ensure ongoing engagement and support.
• Reporting: Regularly report against agreed objectives and key performance indicators to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Legacy Product Promotion: Continuously identify opportunities to promote legacy products across multiple channels to encourage legacy giving.
• Communication with Legators: Communicate with legators and families regarding potential pledges and provide aftercare once a gift in the will has been donated to North Yorkshire Hospice Care.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Key results/objectives/measures of success

KR 1: Strengthening Relationships and Collaborations for Effective Fundraising Materials

SM 1:Successfully coordinate with the Relationship Manager and Marketing team to launch a legacy campaign which aligns with Hospice UK’s national campaign, maximising visibility and impact.

SM 2: Execute general donation and regular giving campaigns as outlined in the work plan, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, and achieving the financial year’s budget targets. Collaborate closely with the Relationship Manager and Marketing team to develop compelling messaging and materials for these campaigns.

KR 2: Enhancing In-Memorium (IMO) Fundraising through Community Engagement

SM 1: Strengthen existing relationships and establish new partnerships with funeral directors across the community. Collaborate with them to promote IMO fundraising initiatives and ensure families receive appropriate support and guidance in honouring their loved ones through donations.

SM 2: Foster strong relationships with internal staff members, empowering them to become advocates for IMO and legacy fundraising efforts. Provide training and resources to ensure staff are knowledgeable and confident in promoting these initiatives to donors and supporters, maximising engagement, and support.

KR 3: Ensure all donors are supported and have a positive experience when supporting North Yorkshire Hospice Care

SM 1: Follow procedures and systems to cater to donors’ needs effectively, from initial engagement through ongoing stewardships.

SM 2: Prioritise personalised communication and timely acknowledgement of donations, ensuring doors feel valued and appreciated for their generosity.

SM 3: Solicit feedback from donors to identify areas for improvement and implement enhancements to enrich their experience further.

SM 4: Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure a seamless and unified approach to donor support across all interactions.

SM 4: Provide resources and guidance to frontline staff and volunteers to equip them with the tools and knowledge needed to deliver exceptional donor experiences.

SM 5: Maintain accurate and well-organized CRM records to ensure data integrity and quality.

Overarching responsibilities

• To embed the values of the organisation into your working practices evidencing this regularly and ensuring this remains a priority.
• To live out our values, which drive all that we do, in the context of your everyday work following our behaviour framework.
• To work in accordance, and fully comply, with our organisational policies and procedures.
• To carry out all duties in accordance with the law, , regulations, organisational frameworks, recognised professional guidelines and the have a commitment to FREDIE, integration and collective decision making.

Throughout your time with us we will conduct ongoing employment checks and performance reviews relevant to your role, for example professional registration checks, DBS, appraisals and regular contact meetings.

3.0 Terms and Conditions

Reports to: Relationship Manager

Responsible for: NA

Hours: 30 to 37.5 Hours

Location: Hybrid

4.0 Person Specification

What is required?

Is it essential or desirable?

Essential = E

Desirable = D

How is it assessed?

Application = A

Interview = I

Task/Assessment = T

Education/Qualifications

Good level of education including Maths and English GCSE A-C or equivalent E A

Experience

Experience of working with Microsoft365 applications including Word, and Outlook as well as fundraising or customer database packages, websites, and social media platforms E A/I

Successful track record of strong supporter or customer stewardship E A/I

Experience of working in a fundraising or a sales environment D A/I

Campaign/project management experience E A/I

Experience of data analysis and providing detailed insights E A/I

Experience of presenting to a wide range of audiences E A/I

Knowledge/Skills

First-class donor or customer management skills, delivering outstanding stewardship and supporter experience E A/I

Excellent written and oral communication skills E A/I

Ability to empathise with supporters/service users E I

A good awareness of fundraising regulation, legislation and GDPR D A/I

Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external stakeholders E A/I

Exceptional eye for detail to monitor campaign performance and trends – mitigating against potential issues. E A/I

Demonstrable team-working experience E A/I

Understanding of digital fundraising or marketing techniques E A/I

Understanding of legacy fundraising and marketing E A/I

Personal Attributes

A natural relationship builder with ability to positively influence others E A/I

Proactive and results-driven, with a demonstrated ability to meet and exceed targets E A/I

Good attention to detail – a ‘completer finisher’ E A/I

Ability to identify opportunities for income growth E A/I

A desire to grow and develop in a fundraising environment E A/I

Calm, friendly, confident, and proactive person who is a keen learner E A/I

Can work independently under own initiative and as part of a team and positively supports cross-team working, and shared goals to maximise the potential of fundraised income generation E A/I

Ability to speak with confidence, sensitivity, and passion about North Yorkshire Hospice Care E A/I

High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information E A/I

Ability to work under pressure and multitask and prioritise multiple projects and work streams E A/I

Promotes and sustains a responsible attitude towards diversity and inclusion within North Yorkshire Hospice Care E A/I

Flexible in attitude to work, and undertaking of role

Willingness to travel across North Yorkshire and work flexibly to ensure that plans are delivered

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £28,137.13 per year

Expected hours: 30 – 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Work from home

The Wilder Wellbeing Officer is a Specialist role responsible for leading volunteers and Wilder Champions driving and promoting the benefits of a connection with nature to people.

Wilder Wellbeing Officer
Location: Taunton, Somerset, with opportunities for hybrid working
Salary: Actual £22,800 - £24,800 (£28,500 - £31,000 FTE)
Contract type: Fixed term, ending April 2027
Working hours: Part time, 30 hours per week

The Wilder Wellbeing Officer will:

• Drive, embed and promote the benefits of a connection with nature to people.
• Develop and deliver resources and upskilling opportunities for communities and practitioners that support them to bring the wellbeing benefits of nature connection into their regular activities.
• Support Community groups to set up nature connection specific activity
• Support volunteers to creatively bring nature connection for wellbeing into their communities.
• Working internally with community-based colleagues to embed nature connection for wellbeing into their practices.
• Work alongside health colleagues (Public Health, NHS, Integrated Care Board) and other Green and Social Prescribing Colleagues to help develop and improve the GSP offer in Somerset.
• This role will sit alongside other ‘Wilder Officers’ who are focused on different areas and specialisms including Youth, Volunteers and Communities.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

Responsibility 1: Developing and Maintaining Partner and Community Relationships

• Building on the legacy of previous wellbeing work, maintain relationships we have with health sector partners in Somerset as well as those supporting wellbeing through Social/Green Social Prescribing offers, including art and sports sector partners.
• Identifying individuals, community leaders and existing community groups in Somerset we are not currently working with and work to build trust and relationships.
• Working with our communications team, pro-actively provide content for external communications to highlight our work, the Team Wilder approach and the work of the communities and groups we are working with.
• Finding creative ways to reach previously underrepresented groups/individuals who may benefit from improved access to nature and who could help to take-action for nature in their communities.
• Supporting and inputting to the Local Nature Partnership Nature and Wellbeing Sub-Group, chaired by Somerset Wildlife Trust, and Somerset Nature and Wellbeing Practitioners Network.

Responsibility 2: Supporting Communities/Groups with Nature Connection for Wellbeing

• Championing the ‘Team Wilder’ approach to help create a movement for nature, sharing skills, experience, knowledge and learning about community organizing within the Trust and through the movement.
• Involving SWT and community-based volunteers to support with reaching previously underrepresented groups.
• Using in-depth knowledge of the benefits of nature connection for maintaining and improving health and wellbeing and experience in this field to community groups to embed in the services and informal support and advice they provide.
• Signposting individuals and groups to local nature and wellbeing/nature connection opportunities within their communities.
• Supporting individuals and groups with overcoming barriers to access.

Responsibility 3: Facilitating Events and Developing Resources

• Organising and facilitating public events and support community led events that aim to connect people to green spaces, recognizing the health and wellbeing benefits of doing so.
• Developing resources and guidance documents to support community groups, conservation sector colleagues and health practitioners to integrate nature connection/wellbeing into their regular activities.
• Working with community volunteers to ensure resources are relatable, accessible and include content that is most useful to communities and individuals we are supporting.

Additional benefits of working for the Somerset Wildlife Trust include:

• 7% employer pension contribution
• Life insurance
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Flexible and agile working
• Wellbeing support – EAP, wellbeing champions
• Diversity networks through RSWT/TWT
• Paid volunteer days
• Continuous Professional Development opportunities
• Minimum 33 days of holiday (25 annual leave + bank holidays)
• Active staff social events

The opportunity to make a real and positive difference to nature, communities and the climate.

Closing date: Friday 19 July 2024

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Somerset Wildlife Trust has an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Plan and is committed to continuing to improve the equality, diversity and inclusion of every aspect of our work; we know we need to engage with everyone to live our Values and achieve our goals. We welcome applications from everyone and are happy to discuss any accommodations or arrangements that would make the recruitment process better for you, and the working environment should you be employed.

No agencies please.

Events Manager

Communications & Engagement

Salary: £38,282 to £43,947 per annum, inclusive.

Job Reference: PSS-COMMS-2024-05

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is one of the world’s leading public health universities.

The role

We are seeking a dynamic and efficient Events Manager to deliver a world-class and sector-leading portfolio of annual events to support LSHTM’s Strategy to both internal and external audiences.  Events are diverse and include graduation ceremonies for students, conferences and lectures for academics, policymakers and funders, as well as internal community social events. Working within the Communications & Engagement department, the events team provide best practice guidance to others across LSHTM arranging events through a toolkit.

Who we’re looking for

You should have proven experience in event management, including the coordination of staff and financial resources.  You must have excellent organisational skills with ability to multi-tasking to deliver a varied portfolio of events with impact. They will need an exceptional eye for detail, a collaborative and flexible approach with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels. You should be educated to a degree level or hold equivalent experience. Further particulars are included in the job description.

What we offer in return

You will receive a generous benefits package:

· A salary in the range of £38,282-£43,947 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting, on Grade 5 of the Professional Services salary scale).

· An annual leave entitlement of 30 days (pro rata for part-time staff) + additional, discretionary “Wellbeing Days” (plus UK public holidays).

· Membership of the defined benefit Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) pension scheme, with generous employer contributions.

You will have the opportunity to work in the ways that most suit your work, personal situation and the needs of our School. In line with our Hybrid Working Framework, you would be expected to attend LSHTM’s buildings 8 days per month on average, being flexible to deliver onsite events.

This post is based in London. You will also be based in our brand-new, state-of-the-art Tavistock Place building, which provides high-quality, flexible and sustainable working space for our staff.

Applications should be made on-line via our jobs website. Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until 10pm of the closing date. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to the email address available on this advert on our website. 

The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as "Please see attached CV" will not be considered acceptable.

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

Closing Date: Sunday 7th July 2024

Interview Date: Tuesday 16th July 2024

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We believe that when people feel respected and included, they can be more creative, successful, and happier at work. While we have more work to do, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace, a community that everyone feels a part of, which is safe, respectful, supportive and enables all to reach their full potential.

We are working with Age UK Birmingham who are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic finance professional to join their team as a Senior Finance Officer.

Age UK Birmingham is an independent local charity, working alongside Age UK Sandwell to support the older people of the City of Birmingham and the Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell. They have been working in the community for over 30 years to support older people, their families and carers, so that everyone can enjoy later life.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Senior Finance Officer will be responsible for the delivery of internal financial management systems and controls, and for maintaining accurate financial management records, including managing the process of producing draft management accounts.

With part or fully qualified AAT certifications (or equivalent) you will:

• Have gained excellent finance experience in a similar role, including VAT returns and submission to HMRC, Purchase requisition, purchase orders and invoicing, banking and bank reconciliation.
• Have experience of the payroll process to ensure prompt payment of salaries and submission of related payments and reporting.
• Be a proficient user of IT packages including Microsoft Office and Accountancy software. Experience of Microsoft Dynamics 365 is desirable, the willingness and capability to learn is essential.
• Be analytical with the ability to explain complex issues clearly and succinctly, producing timely and accurate, and clear management accounts
• Have the ability to evaluate financial reports and make recommendations for improvement,
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and teamwork, ideally with some experience in a supervisory role

We are looking for someone who can work independently, as well as in a team with, ideally, experience with working in the voluntary sector. You will have strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, maintaining excellent attention to detail at all times. You will have a flexible and responsive approach and can work in a fast-paced environment.

For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location: Birmingham, Hybrid.

Closing date: 26 July 2024.Please note that when a suitable candidate is found the role will close early, so please apply without delay.

The Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management (FMLM) is the professional home for medical leadership in the UK and a registered charity (no.1178741). The fundamental objective of the organisation is to improve patient care through better medical leadership, led by the research evidence which links leadership with measurable improvement in the care patients experience.

Given the current challenges facing UK healthcare professionals and providers, the FMLM's deep engagement in supporting doctors and dentists to be more effective leaders has never been more important.

The Director of Commercial Development is responsible for FMLM’s commercial strategy, in-year activity, growth and sustainability. In collaboration with the FMLM Board, relevant committees and the CEO, you will design, develop and implement a sustainable and ambitious commercial strategy for FMLM, ensuring that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, ethical investing, and mitigating the impacts of climate change remain central to the vision, mission and aims of FMLM.

The post holder is required to identify business opportunities, cultivate relationships with new and existing clients and partners, and develop strategies to maximise revenue generation and market share. Leading on market analysis, identifying emerging trends, negotiating contracts, and overseeing the execution of sales and marketing initiatives, the successful individual will also be responsible for managing FMLM’s financial activities in this area.

How to apply

Application is by way of CV and Supporting Statement.

Closing date: 10am on the 19th July

Interview date: 2nd August in London, N1

Battersea’s Income Generation department works across the organisation to provide members of the public and organisations with opportunities to engage with Battersea and to support our work. Through our hard work, Battersea is able to make sure we can be here for every cat and dog, now and in the future. Our talented and award-winning team is vibrant and ambitious, and it’s an exciting time to work at one of the country’s most loved and best known animal charities.

We are recruiting for a new manager to lead our Legacy and In-Memory fundraising team within this department, to grow and deliver Battersea’s strategy, products and associated marketing plans. They will do this by managing the Legacy and In-Memory marketing programme to sustain and develop legacy prospects, managing the budget and operational plans for the programme, and continuing to develop the diversity of the programme through testing scalable and sustainable recruitment channels, product offerings and retention methods.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.

By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 18th July 2024

Interview date(s): 24th July 2024

For full details, please download our recruitment pack.

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Would you like to join an organisation dedicated to community transformation and passionate about supporting their staff? Are you an experienced youth practitioner with a passion for youth work?

We are partnering with a diverse UK-based charity dedicated to fostering a thriving community for all. We are recruiting a Senior Youth and Community Worker to manage the organisation's youth team and collaborate with the wider team. This role focuses on developing engaging activities and training opportunities for young people, particularly those aged 10 to 19, in the Enfield community.

The Contract:

*Salary: £28,000 - £32,000
*Hours: 40 hours per week, 3 Evenings incl Friday Night
*Contract: 3 years fixed term contract
*Job Location: Enfield
*Reporting to: Youth and Community Team Lead

Benefits

*Salary: Graded using a bespoke job evaluation scheme for fairness and transparency.
*Annual Leave: 25 days, plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 2 years and up to 33 days after 8 years.
*Pension: Non-contributory scheme with a 7% employer contribution.
*Flexible Working: Policies reflecting staff needs, including family-friendly options.
*Training: Access to online and face-to-face training through an induction platform.
*Season Ticket Loans: Available for those working within the M25.
*Healthcare: Option to join a cash benefit scheme for low monthly contributions, covering partner and children.
*Additional Benefits: Corporate eye-care and Cycle to Work schemes.

About the role

As the Senior Youth and Community, you will lead the youth team to create community-based opportunities for the whole family, in accordance with the ethos and values of the organisation. You will also support the wider team to develop and be involved in community cohesion projects involving children, families and youth.

Responsibilities (but not limited to)

*Deliver youth work sessions during half terms, after school, evenings, and residentials.
*Line manage and evaluate sessional youth workers and volunteers.
*Lead three evening sessions weekly, including Fridays.
*Manage a team of youth workers and volunteers.
*Contribute to youth work development and lead specific projects.
*Engage with the whole community, focusing on ages 10-14 and 14-19.
*Present work to stakeholders and funders to secure resources.
*Monitor and evaluate services using qualitative and quantitative data.
*Use collected data for funding applications and reporting.

About you

*Experience of managing sessional staff, and /or youth workers and /or volunteers in a supportive and empowering way
*Experience of working in a youth/community setting that has been affected by youth violence.
*Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding practices
*Knowledge of health and safety
*Experience of monitoring and evaluation of community and youth projects.
*Good l IT skills and the ability to input information into a database, use online applications to design posters, use social media to highlight and promote activities.

If you would like to find out more about this rewarding role please get in touch now! We are reviewing CV's as they come in. We would be happy to share a job description and discuss the opportunity further

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.

We are working with Ark Cancer Charity who are looking to appoint an experienced Fundraising Manager with demonstrable success in fundraising and marketing, and charity governance knowledge.

Ark Cancer Charity is an ambitious award-winning cancer charity that has raised significant donations both for capital and revenue projects benefitting patients using cancer services at the Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT).

In this newly created post, the Fundraising Manager will work collaboratively with the charity’s board and Head of Charity to shape their income generation for the next three years to enable them to meet the demand for their unique patient centred wellbeing services.

With a hands-on approach you will have:

• At least three years charity/third sector experience, including in a management role and,
• Experience of operating and engaging within complex stakeholder networks, of building partnerships externally and of fulfilling an ambassadorial role.
• Developed multi-channel, multi-year fundraising plan(s), excellent budget management and work to an agreed financial target.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively with trustee board members and effectively manage volunteers.
• Demonstrable fundraising success including securing donations from HNWIs, corporate partnerships and grant application writing (>£25K) plus an understanding of legacy fundraising.
• Campaign knowledge along with excellent digital marketing skills (social media, e-news marketing, website)
• Experience with regular charity reporting, excellent understanding of charity governance and charity commission requirements.

We are looking for someone strategic who has strong influencing and negotiating and problem-solving skills. Ideally you will have worked within a healthcare charity or NHS charity for at least two years and hold a relevant sector qualification such as CIoF or CIM, although this is not essential.

For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location: Basingstoke, Hybrid

Closing date: 26 July 2024.  Please note that when a suitable candidate is found the role will close early, so please apply without delay.