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JOB TITLE: Head of Fundraising  

LOCATION: Great Horwood, Buckinghamshire (minimum 3 days in office per week)

SALARY: £48K – 52K

JOB TYPE: Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Medical Detection Dogs trains dogs to save lives.

We train specialist dogs to detect the odour of human disease, providing life-saving alert assistance dogs to people with complex health problems across the UK and collaborating with NHS Trusts and other researchers and Universities both in the UK and internationally to advance the early diagnosis of disease.

We have an exciting new opportunity to join this small, but ambitious charity that is a world leader in its specialist innovative field.

Main purpose and scope of the role

This is a pivotal leadership role within the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) at Medical Detection Dogs (MDD), combining strategic oversight with hands-on operational involvement. The role requires a proactive leader who can inspire a high-performing fundraising team while actively engaging in day-to-day fundraising activities.

As Head of Fundraising, you will lead the development and delivery of MDD’s income generation strategies across multiple streams. This includes rolling up your sleeves to participate in operational fundraising activities, engaging with supporters directly, and ensuring that established initiatives and campaigns are optimised and expanded.

Your ability to work collaboratively across the charity, combined with a strong focus on achieving results, will ensure that MDD continues to generate the income required to fund its vital work throughout the UK.

Strategic leadership and SLT contribution

• Provide strategic direction for all fundraising activities, ensuring alignment with MDD’s overall mission and objectives.
• Contribute to SLT discussions and charity-wide strategic initiatives, offering operational insights and aligning fundraising efforts with broader organisational goals.
• Represent the fundraising function at Board meetings, providing updates on performance, opportunities, and risks.

Operational hands-on involvement

• Actively participate in delivering key activities, such as "Name a Puppy," and ensure their growth and success.
• Develop and maintain relationships with supporters, attending community events, presenting to groups, and engaging with donors to build loyalty and long-term support.
• Work with both the fundraising team and with colleagues across MDDm to create engaging campaigns and donor propositions that drive income.
• Be a visible, approachable leader who works alongside the team in operational activities, fostering a “lead by example” ethos.

Income stream development

• Drive the growth of established income streams, including individual giving, community and events fundraising, corporate partnerships,philanthropic giving (trusts and major donors) and legacy giving.
• Identify and implement innovative approaches to diversify income streams, using data and insights to inform decisions, with clear KPIs to monitor progress
• Work closely with the head of communications to ensure campaigns like "Name a Puppy" have compelling narratives and effective promotional materials.

Team leadership and development

• Provide hands-on leadership to the fundraising team, ensuring they are motivated, trained, and supported to deliver high-quality results.
• Encourage a collaborative, solution-focused culture within the team, where innovation and resilience are fostered.
• Set clear goals for team members and provide regular feedback to ensure alignment with charity objectives.

Financial oversight and performance monitoring

• Lead on the creation and delivery of annual fundraising income and expenditure budgets, ensuring financial targets are realistic yet ambitious.
• Monitor performance across all fundraising activities, preparing regular reports and forecasts in collaboration with the head of finance.
• Address income shortfalls promptly by identifying and implementing corrective actions.

Other Duties

• Represent MDD at key events and meetings, both in person and virtually, to build and maintain relationships with key supporters.
• Ensure all fundraising activities comply with relevant legislation, including GDPR, and adhere to the standards set by the Fundraising Regulator.
• Actively contribute to cross-departmental projects and initiatives to further MDD’s mission.
• Embrace and demonstrate MDD’s values at all times.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• A track record of establishing, leading, growing a broad range of income streams and delivering successful fundraising strategies which achieve significant uplift in income generation for an organisation
• Proven success in participating in operational fundraising activities
• Experience of working at a senior level of an organisation and managing relationships with key stakeholders, such as at CEO and Board level
• Experience of monitoring, evaluating and financial reporting of income generation.
• Experience of developing robust stewardship plans to build long term relationships with key funders and supporters.
• Demonstrable experience of leading, managing and inspiring a team, including encouraging innovation and improving ways of working to build a resilient and high performing team
• Demonstrable experience in managing and growing a range of income streams, including donor engagement campaigns, including via digital
• Experience of managing and developing a small team to deliver both strategic and operational goals.

Desirable

• Member of Chartered Institute of Fundraising

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Strong strategic thinking skills combined with a hands-on, operational approach to fundraising delivery.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
• Good influencing and negotiation skills
• Strong people management skills with the ability to train and develop individuals and create a ‘one team’ positive ethos which works across an organisation to achieve results
• Understanding of GDPR legislation and Fundraising Regulator’s requirements
• Good working knowledge of CRM systems and a solid understanding of the role of data within a fundraising environment

Desirable

• Experience of Harlequin CRM

Other Requirements

• fA full current driving license
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
• You will be required to have a criminal record check carried out by the Disclosure & Barring (DBS) when you first join the charity and at regular intervals thereafter.
• Comfortable with dogs in the workplace/office

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they're likely to die from.

We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways: 
- Growing and transforming our direct care and support 
- Delivering more practical information and support 
- Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience  

Your role in our mission…..

We are seeking an ambitious Corporate Partnerships Manager to manage and grow high-value partnerships at Marie Curie. You will oversee a six-figure partnership portfolio, driving income generation and delivering initiatives that raise awareness and support for terminally ill and bereaved people.
If you're detail-oriented, agile, and passionate about making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities
- Manage and grow high-value corporate partnerships, ensuring objectives for both Marie Curie and partners are met and exceeded.
- Develop and deliver creative partnership plans, including stewardship, communication, and fundraising strategies.
- Identify and execute income generation, awareness, and volunteering opportunities with partners.
- Create and implement annual fundraising plans, coordinating with internal teams to support partner activities.
- Provide exceptional stewardship, fostering long-term relationships and new opportunities.
- Support the New Partnerships team in identifying and securing new partnerships.
- Work with stakeholders across Partnerships and Philanthropy to explore new funding opportunities.
- Attend and support partner events, including occasional evenings and weekends, with travel across the UK as needed.
- Achieve and exceed financial targets, ensuring accurate income and expenditure tracking.
- Provide monthly reports and quarterly financial projections for the Head of Partnership Management.
- Evaluate key partnership activities and share insights with internal teams for continuous improvement.

Skills and experience
- Skilled in report writing and presentations
- Proven experience in new business and innovative idea generation
- Strong written, verbal, and communication skills
- Commercial awareness with budgeting and forecasting expertise
- Proficient in stakeholder management at senior levels
- Strategic planning and project management skills
- Expertise in influencing, negotiation, and collaboration across teams
- Experience managing large six-figure corporate partnerships and fundraising campaigns
- Success in delivering cause-related marketing and multi-site campaigns
- Proven track record in achieving financial targets and developing new commercial opportunities

Please see the full job description .

Application Process

As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

Salary:  £35,530.00 - £39,474.00 (London Weighing where applicable)
Contract: Full time (35h per week), permanent role
Based: London based, Hybrid remote 2 days in office

Benefits you'll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

Delivery HUB: Programmes Coordinator

About Stemettes

We’re Stemettes. An award-winning social enterprise working to engage, inform and connect the next generation of girls, young women and non-binary people into Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM). We run a variety of programmes, workshops, and events that are designed to make STEAM accessible and relatable to young people who are typically underrepresented in these fields.

You’d be working within a fully hybrid organisation located across the UK including freelancers and admins who ensure the smooth running of Stemettes interventions and outreach work.

(PLEASE NOTE: All applications should be made through the Stemettes Website: Stemettes /roles)

About the role: 

As the Programmes Coordinator, you will be the main point of contact for our beneficiaries throughout their journey on our programmes including our flagship mentoring programme, Student to Stemette. This transformative 4-month mentorship pairs beneficiaries aged 15 to 25 with industry role models in STEAM.

You’ll be responsible for the onboarding, ongoing care, and offboarding experience for beneficiaries and support mentors, ensuring the programme delivers exceptional impact. You will live in the details—leveraging feedback to enhance the experience—and build a safe, enjoyable, and high-quality programme journey for all participants.

This is a hands-on, collaborative role for someone full of energy and highly accountable. You’ll thrive if you enjoy working autonomously and collaboratively, are detail-oriented, and are passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Beneficiary Onboarding and Care:

• Serve as the main point of contact for programme participants.

• Manage the onboarding process for mentees and support their journey from application to programme graduation through check-in calls, using Airtable to track progress.

• Provide personalised support to beneficiaries, building relationships so you understand how they have changed and responded to our supportive programme and ensure they are informed about other Stemettes opportunities. You are there to ensure we are looking after their wellness and joy on the programme.

• Address any concerns the beneficiaries might have and ensure their needs are met for a positive and impactful experience.

2. Mentor Onboarding Support:

• Assist with mentor onboarding, including DBS checks and volunteer communication.

3. Feedback and Programme Health:

• Regularly collect and analyse feedback from participants to monitor programme health.

• Maintain an issues log and use insights to drive continuous improvement.

4. Resource and Workshop Development:

• Create and enhance resources, such as 'Meet Guides,' to enrich mentoring sessions.

• Collaborate with the Innovation Lead and Programmes Manager to develop new workshops based on beneficiary feedback.

5. Safety and Compliance: 

• Monitor safeguarding during the programme and follow procedures to ensure a safe and secure environment for all participants and volunteers. This role will be the safeguarding officer for programmes at Stemette Futures with the direct support of the Safeguarding Officer for the whole organisation. 

6. Programme Event Coordinator and Host: 

• You organise and host programme events for all participants, both virtual and in-person.

7. Wider Event Support: 

• All Stemette Futures employees support the delivery of all events and programmes to ensure we directly support the overall mission of the organisation.

8. Travel (UK-wide): 

• You will be expected to travel to areas in the UK a minimum of once a month. All travel, accommodation and food will be covered. If this travel is not part of your working hours you will receive your time back in the form of TOIL which is to be taken within 1 month of receiving it. Reasons for travel; Hub (team) Day, Company-wide Day, Event, Programme Event, Co-working Manager Day, Focus Day

Person Specification:

• Be an excellent communicator with a natural ability to build rapport, particularly with young people.

• Be passionate about STEAM education, diversity, and inclusion.

• Work collaboratively with other teams and communicate effectively across the organisation.

• Be highly organised and comfortable following processes and instructions.

• Enjoy learning new tools and using technology to enhance your work.

• Be solutions-oriented and maintain a calm, positive attitude under pressure.

• Flexibility to travel and work outside of regular office hours, as needed.

• Be able to give and receive constructive feedback.

• Desirable: Experience using MS Teams, Google Workspace and Airtable.

Benefits (Check out our Role Model Employer page)

• Competitive salary of 28,875 -31,250

• 5 weeks holiday allowance

• 4-day week (opt-in) after a successful 3-months probation period

• 8% Match Pension scheme

• Menstruator and Menopause Leave 

• Wellness Package 

• Family Leave 

• Opportunity to make a difference in young people's lives

Please note. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Stemettes is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an intentionally inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences.

The job description provided is a sample and can be further customised based on specific organisational needs and requirements.

Pay will be reduced by 8% during the probation period. Your pension will start when you have passed probation. We have a pass, fail, extend to 6 months probation rule.

(PLEASE NOTE: All applications should be made through the Stemettes Website: Stemettes /roles)

We are recruiting for a Supporter Care Executive to join our Fundraising, Communications and Policy team; the scope on this job involves….

Job Title: Supporter Care Executive

Location: Home-based, with occasional requirement to attend our Head Office (Vauxhall)
Salary: £29,919 per annum, including London Weighting if applicable
Contract type: Fixed-term (9 months), Full-time

Hours: 37.5

We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Supporter Care Manager, with responsibility for the strategic development, management, and delivery of the Supporter Care function across the Fundraising, Comms and Policy Directorate.  

Closing date: 9am on 13 January 2025

Interview date: 22 January 2025

Benefits

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

Are you able to challenge others on their behalf? Do you want to make a difference to their lives? 

Our service provides independent mental health advocacy to patients within locked secure hospitals and community-based settings where we ensure that patients who are admitted are given a voice to make sure their rights are upheld.

We provide advocacy support for patients with mental health issues and learning disabilities at times when it is important for their wishes and opinions to be heard and their feelings expressed, for instance, representing them during discharge meetings, ward rounds and at multi-disciplinary team meetings.

The primary users of our services are vulnerable adults however some settings do include working with children and young people.

We are looking to recruit a Self-Employed Independent Mental Health Advocate to provide independent and confidential mental health advocacy to qualifying patients and work to agreed outcomes with the patients promoting an understanding of outcomes and options available to them.

You will be expected to work in line with Mental Health Act 1983 code of practice and will be required to produce written reports with the purpose of ensuring the views of the patient is fully represented.

For more information, please view the attached contract delivery specification.

In your application, you will need to evidence, using specific examples, how your skills and experience meet the criteria laid out in the person specification, within the contract delivery specification below. Requirements include:

• Proven practice experience in delivering direct work to children, young people and vulnerable adults in a social care or mental health setting
• Qualified Independent Mental Health Advocate - holder of OIA and specialist unit 306
• Experience and understanding of child protection/vulnerable adult safeguarding procedures
• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times
• An understanding of the importance of listening to children, young people and vulnerable adults without bias or prejudice with a strong commitment to support and develop and opportunities for children, young people and vulnerable adults to engage with the service.

You will be required to complete annual safeguarding and compliance including, Personal Safety, Data Protection, Information Security, Safeguarding and Equality and Diversity. You will be able to subscribe to an e-learning platform provided by NYAS. The platform will provide you with the opportunity to undertake a number of other professional courses that you can complete in your own time to maintain your own CPD. You can do this on the e-learning platform at a significantly reduced cost compared to undertaking each course individually with different providers.

For more information, please view the contract delivery specification below.

Note for candidates - when completing the application form, it is important that you refer to the person specification within the contract delivery specification and detail how you can evidence the criteria.

NYAS operates robust safe procedures to ensure the protection of the children, young people and adults at risk we work with. To comply with NYAS’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and a Digital Risk Assessment.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment which means NYAS welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic.

NYAS is proud to share that we are a Disability Confident Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.

Work with us to help change young lives.

About the organisation
For nearly 50 years, nia has provided high quality, women-led services across North and East London. nia has three main aims: to provide services for women, children and young people who have experienced male violence, working to end men’s violence against women and girls, and to inform and influence policy and public awareness.

nia’s values, and our commitment to upholding them, set us apart. We put women first – always and without hesitation: we believe women, we are run by women, for women. We leave no woman behind: we challenge inequality and discrimination and believe that uniting women of all backgrounds is essential to ending the sex-based oppression of women.

East London Rape Crisis provides free, confidential specialist support for women and girls who have been raped or experienced any other form of sexual violence or abuse at any time in their lives, regardless of whether or not they have reported to the police. We offer confidential and independent support. Services include advocacy, emotional and practical support, one-to-one counselling and group work.

About the post
The post is currently funded until September 2025 with a possibility of extension.
In the role of Social Justice Counsellor, you will provide one to one counselling and group therapy to survivors of sexual violence. You will also be championing the role that counselling plays in addressing social justice causes that women we support are affected by. You will work as part of a growing feminist Rape Crisis service that is developing to meet the needs of women and girls.

About you
We’re looking for a highly organised and self-motivated woman who is passionate about ending violence against women, girls and children. You’ll have a ‘can-do’ approach and demonstrable commitment to nia’s feminist approach to supporting women and their children to be safer.

CV’s will not be accepted.

Closing date: 10am, Monday 20th January 2025

Interview date: Thursday 30th January, Tuesday 11th February and Thursday 13th February 2025

The post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and open to women only. Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies.

We are hiring for an Assistant Support Worker (known internally as Duty Worker) where you can develop valuable skills and experience while playing a key role in providing support to St Mungo’s clients.

Hackney Complex Needs and Assessment Centre is a 17-bed accommodation based service that assesses and reconnects adult single rough sleepers. Our aim is to support our clients to access appropriate move on accommodation within 56 days and develop lasting links with external support agencies.

About the role

In the role of Assistant Support Worker (Duty Worker), you will be the first point of contact at reception for St Mungo’s clients and visitors and have the opportunity to create a welcoming and supportive environment within the project. Other responsibilities will include:

• Jointly running the project day to day with other members of the team.
• Working on reception to answer phones, oversee entry to the building, and provide basic advice and support to clients.
• Keeping communal areas and office space clean and tidy.
• Coordinating important Health and Safety checks and other administrative duties.
• Work alongside the team to provide a person-centred support to residents and clients.
• The role is working a rota shift pattern over 7 days (including bank holidays)

About you

This is a fantastic role for people looking to develop a career in the sector; a number of current Managers started their career as Duty Workers. If you can demonstrate the below, we encourage you to apply!

• Good communication skills, and some experience of dealing directly with the public and/or clients or customers in a busy service environment.
• Personal experience of homelessness and/or an understanding of; and empathy for the issues faced by people experiencing homelessness.
• A genuine interest in helping vulnerable people to make positive changes in their life, and the willingness to develop these valuable skills.
• Good organisational skills, with basic IT and admin skills. 

How to apply 

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website. 

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website. 

Closing date: 16th January 2025 at 10am

Interview and assessments on: 27th January 2025

What we offer 

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace 

• Great Pay and Other Benefits

Location: London only - hybrid working with 2-3 days in the office or at donor meetings and the rest working from home

We’re looking for an ambitious individual with strong relationship-building skills to become our new Philanthropy Manager. If you are an enthusiastic, creative, and self-motivated individual, with a track record in growing and developing fundraising relationships, then this is the role for you.

You will be joining the team at a critical time as we develop creative ways to realise the opportunity to grow and expand our family of philanthropic supporters, who provide such strong and passionate foundations to our work.

Your role as Philanthropy Manager will be to help identify, cultivate and steward philanthropists to further our impact, ensuring our pipeline grows in accordance with our ambition and values. You will ensure financial targets are met and deliver relationships aligned with KTI’s values.

Your influence will extend beyond simply raising funds – as a brilliant relationship manager and role model you'll create a ripple effect of positive change by working collaboratively with colleagues across King’s Trust International.

If you are an enthusiastic, creative and self-motivated individual, with a track record in growing and developing high-value relationships then this is the role for you. You will be joining an ambitious, collaborative team, passionate about providing young people with the opportunity to live, earn and thrive – our work changes lives. Join us in our mission!

Perks for working at The King’s Trust International:

• Great holiday package. 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus public holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
• Fantastic Family leave. Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave and pro rata entitlement for shared parental leave. Receive 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Flexible and agile working. Where operationally possible, you can work your hours that support a work-life balance including compressed hours and hybrid-working (part office - part home based) or working from home options.
• Benefits platform. Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
• A free employee assistance programme (EAP) to support your mental wellbeing.
• KTI will contribute 5% of your salary to the workplace Pension Scheme
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
• In-house and external training opportunities available throughout the year

King's Trust International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks (or international equivalents) in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within King’s Trust International, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

In further support of a Safeguarding First approach we are signatories to the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. The Scheme facilitates the sharing of misconduct data between employers. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her/their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to equitable work practices and believe in building a diverse organisation that is representative of and responsive to the needs of our young people and stakeholders. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, Mixed and other Ethnic candidates which are currently under-represented throughout King’s Trust International. As a disability confident employer, we will interview applicants that meet the essential criteria who have declared a disability. Please let us know if you need any adjustments at the interview stage.

Location: Home based in the South West - Gloucestershire / Wiltshire / Dorset / Somerset / Cornwall / Devon / Bristol

Our passionate Regional Casework Coordinators are SSAFA’s front line of support for members of the armed forces community in need. They are the first point of contact for all beneficiaries into the Regional Office, assessing needs and allocating the case to one of our volunteer caseworkers. 

You will sometimes handle complex problems from individuals who may be distressed, identifying the presenting and potential underlying needs to determine the best way to support the beneficiary. You will have ownership of cases from beginning to end, coordinating the casework process in a timely manner and ensure that the beneficiary journey is at the centre of the Service. You will have the opportunity to shape processes and procedures within the office which will lead to improvements in the service offered to clients.

To help you establish yourself in this new post you will receive excellent training and induction to SSAFA. 

Whilst the post is homebased, to be eligible for this role you are required to live in the South West region in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire or Somerset. There will be occasional travel around the South West Region, and you will be required to travel for quarterly face to face team meetings. 

About the team 

The team work remotely and pride themselves in maintaining a close working bond which ensures the smooth operation of the office. You will work closely with volunteers from the eight SSAFA branches in the South West, supporting them to administer casework for SSAFA beneficiaries. The successful candidate will work as part of a larger team of 10, which includes two Regional Casework Managers and a Regional Operations Manager. 

About you 

To carry out this role successfully you will have a track record of providing welfare advice in key areas such as housing benefits, debt, disability, mobility or immigration issues. You will have knowledge of safeguarding and GDPR and experience in dealing with sensitive information and people in vulnerable situations. You will be able to provide excellent customer service by telephone, e-mail and face to face. You will have used Microsoft Office 365 to a high standard. It is important that you have experience of planning and managing your own workload, with minimal supervision.

 It would be advantageous if you have an understanding of the way of life for today’s Armed Forces, veterans and their families and if you have experience of recruiting and supporting volunteers. An understanding of the voluntary sector and preferably the military charity sector landscape across the South West would be valuable

About SSAFA

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2023 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us.

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

If you've applied for this role previously within the last six months, we encourage you not to reapply as we already have your details saved on our system and will contact you if a suitable position becomes available.

Closing date: Midnight on 26 January 2025. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Interviews: 04 and 05 February 2025

As part of the selection process, you will be required to complete an IT assessment.

Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office

What the job involves

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Fundraising professional to join our Individual Giving Team, focussing on our mid value programme and assisting with the production and development of campaigns aimed specifically for this audience. This role will be a fixed term contract for 13 months covering maternity leave.

Direct Marketing plays an important role in the organisation’s fundraising and overall corporate strategy, and we have seen a fantastic growth in our mid-value programme to date. We’re looking for a confident and proactive fundraiser to take responsibility for the delivery and development of this new audience and further shape the programme.

As a Direct Marketing Executive, you’ll use a range of channel content to reach and meet the needs of your audience and tailor your approach based on audience insight.

You’ll deliver timely, targeted, relevant communications to warm mid value audience, to engage them wider with the work of Prostate Cancer UK with the overall aim to increase their life-time value.

With internal and external stakeholders, you’ll project manage direct marketing campaigns in the form of seasonal appeals, email updates, and occasional stewardship events. You’ll consistently review KPIs and make evidence-based choices to help assist with growing the programme and delivering our overall financial target.

What we want from you

Excellent knowledge and experience of working in a fundraising environment is vital, you’ll also be able to demonstrate your knowledge and/or experience of stewarding donors by understanding the importance of meeting their needs.

You’ll possess first class communication skills; a strong team ethic and you will be at ease working with key internal and external stakeholders at all levels. The ability to manage expenditure budgets and projects is also essential, along with proven knowledge of data protection and sector compliance. Knowledge of direct marketing and fundraising law would be advantageous as well as philanthropy experience.

Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.

Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.

Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Prostate Cancer UK, we believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to building a strong and innovative workplace, that represents, and can advocate for the communities we support. We stand against discrimination and prejudice, and we champion tolerance, fairness and equality in everything we do. This makes us stronger and helps us reach more people. We’re all here for the same reason: to give every man the power to navigate prostate cancer.

We're committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men who are at double risk. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.

Therefore, we’re particularly interested in applications from those from marginalised and vulnerable communities. This will help us create an environment of inclusion where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, where personal qualities are as important as professional experience, and our people feel seen and heard.

Ways of working

Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.

Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply.

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The closing date is Sunday 19th January 2025.  Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.

Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 27th January 2025.

We are delighted to be able to offer a new position within our fantastic, thriving organisation.

Involve Northwest is a Charity based in Rock Ferry and Birkenhead that offers targeted support and practical solutions for a range of issues effecting the wellbeing and lives of Wirral residents.

Supporting people with a range of services including a community hub, welfare benefits and debt, employability, social isolation & community cohesion, mental wellness, health and wellbeing and domestic abuse (via Lighthouse Centre Wirral). Our ethos and values focus on providing information, guidance and support to local people to enable them to make informed decisions, empowering them to break down the barriers they are facing. We are extremely proud of the work we do, the fantastic team we have and the positive impacts and differences we make to people’s lives.

This new and exciting senior role is now open to applicants to work alongside and in full partnership with the existing Management Team, together you will drive meaningful change across our communities to help residents lead happier and healthier lives.

Job Title: Strategic Director 

Location: The Community Village, Rock Ferry, and the Wirral community.

Working Pattern: Part Time (3 Days or 21 hours per week)

Salary: £62,000 per annum (FTE) (Pro rota / Actual: £37,200)

Reporting To: Board of Directors

Key Strategic Responsibilities

• Scope and drive forward funding & partnership opportunities in support of sustainability and growth.
• Collaborate, take shared accountability, influence and control for internal and outward facing operational strategies/delivery.
• Interface directly with funders/commissioners, managing relationships and integral contracts. 
• Grow Involve Northwest’s network of commissioners and strategic/mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Have an understanding where Involve Northwest sits within the competitive landscape.
• Consider the organisation, its destination and routes to that destination with ‘out of the box’ thinking.
• Reviewing all aspects of service provision and roles of Involve Northwest including management and responsibility of company assets, including the building, owned by Involve Northwest, which is tenanted. 
• Developing strategy in relation to the charity, facilities and building.
• Conduct horizon scanning for alternative opportunities for funding, and contract diversification e.g. collaboration with other third sector organisations, private income generation and legacy funding.
• Leading on the scoping and writing of bids and responses to tender invitations, expressions of interest and soft market testing as appropriate.
• Overseeing Involve Northwest’s communication and marketing strategy.
• Reviewing the positioning of existing commissions in the context of the organisation’s long-term ambitions.

Leadership And Managerial Responsibilities

• Collaboration, willingness to take shared accountability, influence and control for internal and outward facing operational strategies/delivery.
• To hold the strategic lead of some existing contracts and the Community Hub.
• Produce, track and monitor strategic operational resources such as business plans, business continuity plans, and risk registers.
• Lead a team of people and make sound strategic business decisions.

Company Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work in line with set company policies and procedures, including ISO9001:2015 and GDPR 2018.
• Work to Involve Northwest’s Safeguarding procedures. Represent the charity in the best manner.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the vision, values, and strategic aims of Involve Northwest.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism and keep abreast of current legislation, standards, best practice and maintain a focus of continuous improvement.
• Work within the practice standards of Involve Northwest.

Partnerships Management

Involve Northwest is predominantly funded through contracts with central and local government. The successful person will interface directly with funders and commissioners, managing those relationships and attending contract meetings where appropriate.  Attend external meetings/groups and act as the ‘face’ of the organisation, in collaboration with the Management Team.

The role will focus on growing Involve Northwest’s network of commissioners and strategic/mutually beneficial partnerships to secure future commissions in new delivery themes or areas in the Northwest that align with our strategy and vision. You would also be expected to explore and develop new partnerships outside of Involve Northwest’s traditional stakeholders with other publicly funded organisations and within the private sector. 

This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder and according to future changes/developments within the Company.

Person Specification – Essential

Experience

• Significant experience in a senior management role.
• Strategy development with a proven record of implementation, tracking and monitoring progress.
• Experience in securing year-on-year sustainable funding.
• The ability to link operational delivery with the strategic plan to achieve its stated objectives.
• Track record in delivering results and achieving strategic objectives.
• Risk management, business continuity and disaster recovery planning and testing Working with commissioners/grant funders at senior levels.
• Significant experience in bid/tender writing at an operational and strategic level, with the ability to present at all levels and deliver reports as required.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Budget management experience.
• Developing communication and delivery strategies.
• Working in the third sector would be useful but is not essential.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent people skills, including communication, relationship building and emotional intelligence.
• Proven track record in change management. 
• Problem-solving, planning skills and innovative thinking.
• The ability to implement strategies to meet the organisation’s goals agreed with the board of directors.
• Understanding the importance of excellent employee management and have the ability to motivate.
• Excellent organisational skills, results-driven, with a clear focus on outcomes.

Personal Attributes

• Be a visionary for the organisation and lead by example
• Be compassionate and empathetic and have a high level of integrity.
• Act with integrity and respect when working with all clients, agencies, and individuals.
• Flexible, adaptable, and an excellent active listener.
• Be a team player with an open and honest manner and be able to build effective relationships.
• High level of personal resilience concerning workload and ability to discharge tasks.
• Excellent organisational skills, hard-working, results-driven, with a clear focus on outcomes. 

Salary: £31,133.37 (plus London Weighting of £5,023.71 if applicable)

Location: Old Street London (with flexibility to work from home)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Closing date: Wednesday the 22nd of January at 11:30pm

Are you looking to develop a career in partnership management and corporate fundraising? Are you passionate about the private sector’s role in helping to tackle homelessness? If so, this is a great opportunity to join an award-winning team as Corporate Partnerships Executive and play a key role in driving our fundraising goals forward.

About the role

This role sits within our Partnership Management team in the Income Generation directorate, and you will be working with the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager to deliver strategic partnership activity in line with Shelter’s organisation goals. You will play a key part in the success of our employee fundraising, leading on engagement activities for one of our large, existing partnerships that generates over £1m in income for Shelter. You will also manage a diverse portfolio of five and six figure partnerships across multiple sectors, delivering high quality colleague, customer fundraising and commercial campaigns that require presenting Shelter’s cause effectively to a wide range of audiences.

The role needs someone with a proactive approach and creative flair for developing and executing new partnership activities. It will also involve collaborating on additional projects that support the wider Corporate Partnerships team strategy and managing elements of partner finances, including income forecasting, updating our supporter database and supporting the team.

About you

You will be proactive with excellent relationship-building and communication skills, and the ability to convey complex ideas succinctly, and confidently to a wide range of audiences.

You will have experience in corporate fundraising, partnership management or account management and be able to strengthen relationships with existing partnerships to grow fundraising income. You will have attention to detail and be able to work across multiple projects in a busy team environment, planning your workload effectively.

Importantly, you will also have a passion for social justice and share Shelter’s belief that everyone has the right to a safe home.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

About the team

The Income Generation Directorate at Shelter comprises of 5 departments, delivering a mature fundraising programme that has seen continuous year on year diversity and growth. The directorate generates over £48m gross income each year, of which a high percentage is unrestricted. Our Corporate Partnerships team is split into two areas - New Partnerships which generates income by securing new relationships with private sector businesses, and the Partnership Management team, where this role sits, is responsible for the growth of Shelter’s voluntary income by managing and developing existing corporate partnerships spanning a variety of sectors. And, as the division as a whole continues to grow and develop, it's a truly exciting time to join us.

How to Apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a one-page expression of interest. This should be relevant to the points in the ‘About You’ section of the job description attached to this advert and align with the following behaviours below.

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
• We work together to achieve a shared purpose

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Recruitment Agencies

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Location: Home based and office based at Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London N1, in line with NCVO’s flexible working policy. Minimum of two days per week to be worked in the office

About the role

Please note that the closing date for applications is 08.00, Friday 17 January 2025, however this advert will expire at 23.59 on 15th January.

From local and national support services to green spaces, sports clubs, museums and the arts, voluntary organisations and volunteers are a vital part of communities across the country. As the membership community for charities and voluntary organisations, NCVO has championed volunteers and the voluntary sector for over a hundred years.

We are looking for a talented strategic thinker and partner with transferable skills, to join the People, Culture and Inclusion (PCI) team to cover a period of maternity leave.

As a People Partner, you will provide an integrated, consultative HR service to your assigned Directorate. You will be working in conjunction with members of the PCI team and in partnership with the Head of PCI to align NCVO's Strategic Plan through people, by contributing to Directorate strategic planning activities and delivering the strategic People, Culture and Inclusion initiatives which also talk to the strategy.

The People Partner will play a vital role in the implementation of all strategies to enhance the culture, values and ambition to meet challenges within the sector. This will include (but is not limited to); Supporting and embracing NCVO's EDI Agenda, Workforce planning and transformation change programmes in collaboration with your colleagues within the PCI team. In addition to your strategic remit, you will deliver a solution focused HR service to all primarily at the level of Line Management and Senior Management Team colleagues, supporting the more complex people matters and implementing talent management and engagement strategies.

The ideal candidate will use their consulting and negotiating skills to look for risks and issues that are impacting the delivery of the Directorate's aims, both locally and strategically. At the same time, the senior management team regularly enlist HR expertise for complex change programmes which range from implementation of new systems and technical processes, which potentially impact on our size and shape to large scale strategic initiatives to enhance services for our 17,000 members.

NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector. We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups in the voluntary sector and those with diverse, lived experience. As part of our commitment to employing disabled people, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirement for all competencies on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.

If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a pre-interview task and will have one week to complete the exercise. Interview questions will be shared in advance.

Closing date: 08.00 17 January 2025

Shortlisting date: 20/21 January 2025

Interviews: 27/28 January 2025

About NCVO

From local and national support services to green spaces, sports clubs, museums and the arts, voluntary organisations and volunteers are a vital part of communities across the country. As the membership community for charities and voluntary organisations, NCVO has championed volunteers and the voluntary sector for over a hundred years. Our diverse and growing membership totals over 17,000 organisations. We have around 80 staff and income of more than ?7 million per year. With our members at the heart of everything we do, our mission is to unite to champion the remarkable role of charities and volunteers. Because stronger charities make for stronger communities.

Our members tell us they value the help we provide with the fundamentals of running a charity, support to adapt in an ever-changing environment and to grow to meet new demand. In parallel NCVO provides a platform to advocate for the voluntary sector, to push for the best possible environment for voluntary organisations and volunteers. We amplify the incredible work of the voluntary sector to ensure the essential role that voluntary organisations and volunteers play is recognised amongst decision makers and the public. Members are at the heart of all our work, and we want joining NCVO to feel like joining a community. We build networks of our members so they can connect in order to learn, share and collaborate.

As the voluntary sector and volunteering adapts to new challenges and a changing context, so must NCVO.We are therefore prioritising work to evolve as an organisation. This is to ensure we live our values of inclusion, openness and collaboration in everything we do internally and externally, as well as being ambitious for the voluntary sector.

NCVO is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Charity No. 225922

​Benefits for NCVO employees

NCVO offers attractive benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave for full time staff and pro-rata for part-time staff. After three years, annual holiday increases to 27 days. After five years it increases to 30 days (pro rata for part time staff)
• office closure between 25 December and 1 January inclusive
• the option to purchase or sell up to five more days each year
• five days volunteering leave (pro rata for part-time staff)
• two and a half extra wellbeing days off during the year
• enhanced pay for sick, maternity and adoption leave
• subsidised gym membership
• season ticket loan
• flexible working, including opportunities to work from home or off site
• monthly homeworking allowance for permanent homeworkers
• monthly office worker allowance for those who have to work from the office on a daily basis
• generous employer pension contribution of up to 8.5% of salary into our stakeholder pension scheme (linked to employee contribution)
• training and development opportunities
• the opportunity to join Hospital Saturday Fund health cash plan for free at the basic level of cover, or at a reduced rate for other levels of cover
• 24-hour free and confidential employee assistance programme.

​We’re located a short walk from London King’s Cross station in a modern, accessible building overlooking Regent’s Canal.

Services Welfare Officer 
Based at one of the military bases within the UK (relocating to a new site every two years)

Would you like to help our Armed Forces in a unique and challenging way? Then we have the job for you.

Are you looking for your next unique role like no other and a chance to make a positive lasting impact?

Do you have experience in working with young people or adults in a wellbeing environment and want to use that knowledge to really make a difference?

Would the opportunity to travel the UK and potentially overseas excite you?

Our Services Welfare Officers provide vital welfare support to the Armed Forces to both new recruits and service personnel at military bases within the UK and overseas.

If this amazing experience sounds like something you could do – read on!

As a Services Welfare Officer you will manage our WRVS facility on a military site. This will involve:

- Providing an independent, confidential and sensitive welfare support
- Supporting service personnel on a one-to-one basis
- Helping them find solutions to personal and practical issues
- Using your judgement to signpost them to other support agencies or our military colleagues where appropriate.

You will be provided with free one-person military accommodation based on site in the UK with the opportunity to be considered to work abroad at a later stage. Your food and drink is also subsidised!

About You

We are looking for applicants with broad experience in working with young adults and more experienced service personnel in a welfare setting.

You may have previously worked in youth and community work, social work, counselling, education or healthcare settings.

Ideally you will have:

- Experience of working with young or vulnerable adults
- Previous experience of effective networking with other agencies
- To be prepared to live in one person accommodation (provided)
- The flexibility to live anywhere within the UK or overseas for prolonged periods of time, i.e. two years
- Basic IT skills
- A full, valid driving licence
- A valid UK passport

You will also need:

- To demonstrate flexibility to relocate at short notice, be self-motivated and approachable
- To demonstrate proven excellent written and verbal communication skills
- To possess time-management, planning and prioritisation abilities
- The ability to demonstrate confidentiality when dealing with sensitive issues
- A good track record of working effectively within a team

A relevant qualification in an area such as youth work, social work, teaching or similar, would be beneficial to your application, as would knowledge of the military environment but this is not a deal breaker!

Please see the attached role profile for full details of this excellent opportunity.

Benefits:

- Salary of £24,355 per annum which increases to £26,651 on successful completion of the 6 month probationary period
- Free accommodation and subsidised meals
- 37 days’ holiday per annum as you will be working six days per week, plus UK bank holidays
- 3 x WRVS Salary Death in Service Benefit, subject to qualification
- Company sick pay
- An employee benefits package that gives access to an exclusive rewards website, 24-hour doctor line, financial support with dental/optical and other therapies
- A great pension scheme (10% employer contribution)
- A free and confidential employee assistance programme with up to six face-to-face sessions built-in
- Access to award-winning e-learning and development
- Opportunities to develop new skills

If this sounds exciting and you would love the opportunity of this unique role, please select the apply button shown.

The closing date for applications is 14th February 2025, we reserve the right to close this advert prior to this date due to level of applications.

WRVS & Royal Voluntary Service is committed to building inclusive and diverse teams across the charity. To find out more about our commitment to EDI, visit our website.

Other organisations may call this role Services Support Officer, Welfare Support Officer, Welfare Support Co-ordinator, Welfare Officer, Welfare Information Officer, Welfare Advisor, or Youth Worker.