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Lewisham Local has a unique role opportunity for an energetic, people-focused, self-motivated Community Engagement Officer to join us in supporting two key projects we are delivering in partnership with Lewisham Council: The Community Toilet Scheme and the Lewisham Community Directory project. This role involves outreach, relationship building, and data management to ensure the success of these initiatives. 

Main Responsibilities:

Community Toilet Scheme: 

• Engage with local businesses to educate them on the benefits of participating in the Scheme. 
• Secure agreements with businesses to provide public toilet access for the community. 
• Develop and maintain relationships with participating businesses, providing ongoing support and resources. 
• Monitor and evaluate the success of the scheme, gathering feedback and reporting on participation. 
• Publicity and Communication:
  • Online: Create a dedicated website/section with an interactive map of participating businesses and their amenities.
  • Social media: Promote the scheme, share success stories, and engage with the community on platforms like Twitter or “X”, Facebook, and Instagram.
  • Traditional Media: Use press releases and local media outlets to publicise the scheme and its benefits.
  • Signage: Ensure clear signage at participating businesses, directing the public to toilet facilities.
  • Community Engagement: Partner with local groups and organisations to raise awareness and encourage participation.

Lewisham Community Directory: 

• Promote the use of the directory among local community sector stakeholders, including local organisations and residents. 
• Conduct outreach to ensure the directory is up-to-date and comprehensive, reflecting the diverse range of services and resources available in Lewisham’s community sector. 
• Develop strategies to increase awareness and use of the directory among VCS stakeholders. 
• Collect and analyse data on directory usage to measure its impact and identify areas for improvement. 
• Publicity and Communications:
  • Online: Maintain a user-friendly and up-to-date website with clear navigation and search functionality.
  • Social media: Regularly share updates, relevant information, and success stories on platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
  • E-newsletters: Create and distribute regular e-newsletters highlighting new additions, updates, and featured resources in the directory.
  • Partnerships: Collaborate with local media outlets and community organisations to publicise the directory and its value.
  • Marketing and Promotion: Develop targeted campaigns to reach specific audiences, utilising online advertising, social media promotion, and community outreach.

Data Management: 

• Enter beneficiary data into Lewisham Local's Salesforce database, ensuring accuracy and completeness. 
• Maintain the database with updated information, supporting effective communication and reporting. 

Lewisham Local Team Responsibilities

• Build and share knowledge and intelligence: 
  • within the team to increase the effectiveness of the organisation.
  • with local partners via networks, communication and website to enable community sector development in Lewisham
• Establish new connections between organisations and individuals to access resources and contribute
• Be a visible, active, positive and engaging presence within the community and at local events, activities and meetings. 
• Help team members at times of increased workload and/or specific events in collaboration through discussion with the VCS Programmes Manager
• Attend regular team meetings and supervision sessions as required.

This is not an exhaustive list of tasks and you may be asked to undertake any other reasonable duties in connection with the role. Job descriptions are reviewed regularly and may be amended at any time in accordance with the needs of the organisation.

Availability

This post requires working on occasional evenings and weekends and involves regular travel around the borough to local businesses.

JOB DESCRIPTION

1.Main purpose of role

To develop The Family Centre Deaf Children’s (FCDC) fundraising channels and secure income from grant funders and individual donors in order to sustain and develop the charity’s services and infrastructure, building strong relationships with key stakeholders and contributing to FCDC's overall strategic development, aims and operations.

The Development Officer is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of our Fundraising Strategy 2024-2029 to support the charity’s continuous improvement, financial sustainability and future growth.

The post holder will be responsible for inspiring individual donations to the charity through local giving initiatives and further developing the charity’s existing income channels including:

· Community and events fundraising

· Individual giving

· Grants from Trusts and Foundations and other relevant grant income sources.

2.Duties and Responsibilities

2.1 General

· To champion FCDC’s vision, mission, ethos and values (internally and externally).

· To comply with all relevant charity and other legislation.

· To uphold and contribute to the updating of FCDC’s internal policies and codes of conduct.

· To contribute towards the delivery of the charity’s strategic, operational, and departmental plans.

· To develop and maintain good working relationships with FCDC staff members, Trustees, service users, volunteers and other key internal and external stakeholders.

2.2 Income generation from individuals

· Sustain and grow FCDC’s individual donor base and community fundraising in line with agreed income targets.

· Research and identify potential major donors.

· Work alongside the Centre Manager and Board of Trustees to develop relationships with potential donors.

· Work alongside FCDC’s Fundraising Working Group, Centre Manager and Events and Family Development Officer to develop and coordinate an annual calendar of community fundraising events.

· Develop local individual giving campaigns and social media appeals to secure individual donations.

· Ensure all fundraising activity is in keeping with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice and is compliant with fundraising regulations.

· Ensure all fundraising activity is in keeping with FCDC’s mission, values, ethos and objectives.

· Ensure Gift Aid is claimed on all eligible donations and appropriate Gift Aid records are kept.

· Ensure our email opt-in and supporter subscriber lists are kept up to date.

2.3 Income generation from Trusts, Foundations and Statutory Agencies

· Maximise income from grant-giving organisations to ensure sustainable growth of restricted and unrestricted income in line with agreed income targets.

· Build and manage relationships with Trusts and Foundations to secure grants of £5,000 or more.

· Research, contact, correspond and meet with funders (as and when required) to build relationships prior to submitting funding applications.

· Collaborate with the FCDC team across the organisation to create compelling fundraising proposals and produce high-quality applications, reports and budgets.

· To assume responsibility for a portfolio of current and potential grant funders to maintain, grow and/or revive their support for the charity.

· Develop a robust pipeline of charitable Trusts and Foundations to support FCDC’s services and activities.

· Maintain relationships with funders between applications to nurture positive relationships between them and FCDC.

· Work alongside the Centre Manager and Board of Trustees to develop partnerships and positive working relationships with current and potential grant funders.

2.4 Donor engagement and stewardship

· Working closely with FCDC’s Centre Manager and the Chair to develop a donor journey that encourages long term support from individuals.

· Process individual donations, including: recording donations, thanking supporters in a timely fashion and responding to ad hoc supporter queries.

· Contribute to and proofread fundraising appeals, marketing materials and FCDC digital content.

· Support existing and new supporters of the charity in their initiatives to raise funds for FCDC.

2.5 Funder and donor data management

· Ensure that all funders and individual donor contacts and activity are accurately recorded on our funder and donor database.

· Work alongside the Centre Manager to ensure that all personal data is gathered, held, and used in-line with relevant data protection regulations and FCDC’s Data Protection Policy.

· Accurately record Trusts, Foundations and other grant income data on FCDC’s financial ICT system.

· Compile and submit timely funder reports, working alongside the Centre Manager in checking monitoring data, proofreading reports and ensuring reports are uploaded to funder portals, as and when required.

2.6 Fundraising Strategy 2024-2029

· Oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of FCDC’s Fundraising Strategy 2024-2029, with specific focus on individual giving, community fundraising and Trusts and Foundations.

· Support the Chair and Centre Manager to set up a new Fundraising and Events Working Group (consisting of volunteers, service users, Trustees and staff), who will support and act as a sounding board for new fundraising initiatives and open doors to new income streams.

· Keep up-to-date with fundraising trends, opportunities and best practice and recommend changes in our funding strategies and annual fundraising action plans.

· Maximise income from new fundraising opportunities as and when they arise in the course of our work. For example: local sports group donations and company payroll giving.

2.7 Reporting

· Regularly report on fundraising outputs, outcomes and the impact of fundraising initiatives to staff, the Chair and the Board of Trustees.

· Contribute to funder monitoring activities and evaluation reports to ensure that FCDC meets its reporting obligations to funders.

2.8 Other

· Contribute to FCDC’s positive working culture, strategic direction and the future growth of FCDC by participating in team meetings, supporting other staff in their work and contributing ideas and feedback across the organisation.

· Ensure that key stakeholder enquiries, contact details and other relevant records are maintained and kept up-to-date.

· Undertake other reasonable duties and responsibilities which the Chair may request from time to time.

· Actively participate in the staff appraisal scheme and be committed to learning and development in line with the Charity’s aims and objectives.

· Manage and liaise with volunteers, service users and other stakeholders as necessary.

· In collaboration with the Centre Manager and other colleagues, you will help ensure our website is engaging and up-to-date.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

 Experience

 Essential

1. Experience of working in a fundraising role.

2. Experience of writing successful grant applications / proposals and reporting of successful bids.

3. Experience of developing and delivering successful online fundraising campaigns via social media or websites.

4. Experience of financial planning and budgeting.

5. Experience of using Microsoft Office.

Desirable

1. Experience of working with volunteers.

2. Experience of working for a small non-profit organisation.

3. Interest / experience of hearing loss and the D/deaf community.

Knowledge

Essential

1. Knowledge of where and how to access local and regional charity income streams, national fundraising opportunities, pathways, etc.

2. Knowledge of data protection and GDPR.

3. Knowledge of the Code of Fundraising Practice.

Desirable

1. Fundraising qualification.

2. Other relevant qualification that would be suitable for this role.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

1. Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation and influencing skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.

2. Excellent proposal writing, proofreading and editing skills.

3. Excellent organisational, prioritisation and administrative skills with the ability to work to strict deadlines.

4. Excellent attention to detail and accurate record keeping.

Personal Attributes and Other Requirements

Essential

1. Highly self-motivated and able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.

2. Enthusiastic, pro-active and positive ‘can do’ attitude to work and willingness to learn new skills and support colleagues as needed.

We're looking for a keen and motivated Training Administrator to join our small, friendly team at our head office in Rugby.  You'll be working closely with our Training Manager and ISVA  (Independent Sexual Violence Advisor) Training Project Manager, facilitating the smooth delivery of workshops, events and meetings, advertising and promoting training workshops and preparing training delivery and feedback reports.  The Survivors Trust provides a range of workshops and training opportunities for professionals working with victims and survivors of sexual violence and sexual abuse.

You will provide high level administrative support for the Training Manager and ISVA Training Project Manager, overseeing training bookings and maintaining a database of trainees on our CRM (Beacon).  You will be responsible for collecting and collating feedback from training attendees and preparing reports to support training delivery.  Working in collaboration with the Training Team you will support the advertising and marketing of training opportunities including updating relevant website content. 

You will also maintain accurate records of training and project delivery, including budgets and impact measures data for both internal and external stakeholders.  Part of your role will include gathering statistics for monitoring and reporting processes.

You will ideally have previous experience of administration in a training setting and/or working in the voluntary sector but please don't be put off applying if you don't meet all requirements.  The right candidate will be an effective communcator in a friendly and professional manner, with excellent IT skills including CRM and LMS.

You will be required to complete DBS clearance to work at The Survivors Trust.

Hours - full time, 35 hours per week.  Job share would be considered.  Hours are flexible.

Annual leave and benefits:

- 28 days leave not including bank holidays

- Pension scheme with employer contributions of 6%

- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

- In-house training provided

Closing date:  18th July 2024We reserve the right to close this position early if we find a suitable applicant, please submit your application as soon as possible 

Interview date:  30th July 2024

About The Survivors Trust

The Survivors Trust is a UK-wide membership organisation for specialist voluntary sector rape and sexual abuse support services.   Our vision is for a society where services for survivors are trauma-informed and accessible according to need.  Survivors and their partners, parents, families and supporters have a right to support and justice can access the right service for them at the right time, free of charge, and according to need.

We have over 120 member organisations in the UK and Ireland providing counselling, emotional support and advocacy for women, men, young people and children who have been affected by rape or sexual abuse/exploitation at any time in their lives.

We support our member agencies by providing a wide range of infrastructure support including regional meetings, networking events, specialist forums and workshops and representing our member agencies in national meetings.  We provide accredited training for Independent Sexual Violence Advisors and bespoke training and workshops for professionals and organisations.  We run a national helpline for anyone who has been affected by sexual violence in any way.

Are you an experienced Membership Manager looking for your next challenge?

Do you have an excellent knowledge of databases, membership processes and relationship management?

Do you enjoy leading, managing and motivating teams?

If you answered yes to these questions, this role might be for you.

This role will lead the SoA’s newly merged Membership and Author Communities team, providing strategic direction and support and delivering results based on agreed priorities.

Working in partnership with the Membership Manager and Local Groups Manager, the Head of Membership and Author Communities will focus on developing and delivering strategies to increase member recruitment, retention and satisfaction.

Please view the JD for full information on responsibilities around the role.

CRM Officer

Do you have database administration experience with Charity based CRM systems? Are you an excellent communicator with strong attention to detail?  Yes, then we may be looking for you.

We have an exciting opportunity for a CRM/Database Officer to join our Fundraising Operations team on a full-time (37.5 hours per week) permanent contract.

As a CRM Officer you will have the opportunity to develop your data management knowledge and experience working with our existing CRM (ALMS.Net) and our New CRM (Salesforce) that we are in the process of migrating to.

You will be able to develop your data skills working with a range of internal stakeholders to support existing data team responsibilities and define new processes using our New CRM (Salesforce).

Skills and experience for the CRM/Database Officer include:

· Contact database applications and charity systems

· Importing and updating contact and financial data

· Producing data selections

· Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple deadlines and conflicting priorities

· Attention to detail and accuracy

· A desire to help develop data knowledge with stakeholders

· Knowledge of fundraising regulatory requirements, including: GDPR and DPA, Fundraising Regulator, PCI & ICO

· Good communication skills

You will be based in our London office, but with some home working flexibility. This team meets in the office 1 or 2 days per week. Whilst this post is office based – we know that work is something you do not just a place you go. 

We would also love it if you could answer the following questions to support your application.

1. Why do you want to work for Mencap?

2. Tell us about a data import process you have been responsible to delivered and the steps you followed?

3. Based on your understanding of the role, what key skills would you bring that would make you be a brilliant CRM Officer at Mencap?

Benefits

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.

· 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme

· Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed

· Membership of Mencap Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness

· Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras

· Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.

· Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support

*T&C's apply based on contract

About Mencap

We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential. 

Our work includes;

· providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose

· providing advice through our help lines and web sites

· We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the direct gov website.

Type of contract: 12 months fixed term contract/permanent options

Location: London, Hybrid

Working hours: Part-time, 14-21 hours per week (flexible)

About the role

Join our team at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) as a Learning and Development Partner. As part of our People team, you will play a key role in driving the continuous growth and development of our employees through innovative learning initiatives. This role is crucial to our mission of improving healthcare for women and girls worldwide by ensuring our teams are equipped with the knowledge and skills to deliver excellence in women’s health care.

Responsibilities:

• Partner senior leaders and their teams on people matters
• Provide expert advice and support to managers on employee relations matters including performance management, change management resolving employee conflicts, grievances, disciplinary and other employee matters
• Collaborate with the Director of People and OD to develop and implement the people strategy and participate in projects
• Champion Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) across the College

For the full list of key responsibilities please check the recruitment pack on our careers site

About you

You will be proactive with a strong background in generalist HR with a focus on employee relations. You should have excellent communication skills, a passion for driving organisational excellence and a commitment to promoting positive employee experiences through effective people strategies.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in a People Partnering or similar role with expertise in employee relations
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Our culture and benefits

As a valued member of the team, you will be located in our stunning offices close to Borough Market. We offer a friendly; values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Agile and flexible working
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution after probation
• Enhanced wellbeing and family leave and pay policies
• Interest-free bike and season ticket loans after probation
• Tailored Learning and Development and study leave
• Affinity staff networks
• Free lunch in our beautiful Union Street building
• Employee assistance programme
• Life assurance and income protection schemes
• Lifestyle discounts

For a full list of the benefits we offer, please visit our careers site.

How to apply

• Closing date: 10.00 am on Monday 22 July 2024 
• Interview dates: 25 and 26 July 2024

We believe that diverse teams will deliver the best outcomes for women's healthcare and we strive to be an inclusive employer. We are therefore looking for candidates whose backgrounds, experience and identity enhance the diversity of our existing team. We are particularly encouraging applications from underrepresented groups at the College such as those from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and those with a disability. To find out more, please see our Diversity Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy.

We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.

About us

The RCOG is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s health care across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area, supporting 16,000 members in the UK and internationally.

We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.

Closing: 10:00 am, 22nd Jul 2024 BST

Directorate: Practice and Quality           
Annual Salary: £10,000 (This will be pro-rated for 2025 as the role will be a job share with the current Editor-in-Chief, with full responsibility handed over in April 2025)
Location: Hybrid. Office is London – EC4Y 8EE (expect attendance to conferences and occasional in-person meetings)
Contract: Fixed term (5 years)            
Reports to:Head of Publishing

British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) is a membership organisation that brings together expertise from across the rheumatology profession, harnessing a wide variety of experience and skills to ensure we’re supporting our members to the very best of our combined ability. Our mission is to support members to deliver the best care at all stages of the rheumatology care pathway, focusing on communication, transparency and collaboration.

Rheumatology Advances in Practice (RAP) is a fully Open Access journal that publishes quantitative and qualitative research on all areas of rheumatology and musculoskeletal practice. The Editor-in-Chief plays a key role in providing leadership, vision and strategy.

Job Purpose
 
The Editor-in-Chief will be appointed by BSR and the term of appointment will be for a five-year period. The Editor-in-Chief plays a key role in providing leadership, vision and strategy of the journal.

The Editor-in-Chief for Rheumatology Advances in Practice (RAP) will work with BSR to develop and produce a high-quality journal as well as establish its strategic direction. They will be involved in keeping the BSR Board of Trustees and RAP Editorial Board as well as leading the social media presence of the journal. 
 
The Editor-in-Chief will have a general responsibility to the broader rheumatology, paediatric, primary care and allied health community in communicating clinical and scientific advances and standards, to promote their needs and aspirations by commissioning content and planning Special Issues that will enhance the field of research, care and support for these communities. 
 
The Editor-in-Chief will work with the Society and Publisher to ensure that it continues to meet its objectives and set strategic goals for the journal.  

The general strategic aims and objectives of the journal are:  

• Ensure robust ethical standards and high-quality peer review
• Grow quality and number of submissions and publications yearly
• Ensure international recognition and reach of this journal by publishing high quality scientific and clinical research from across the world, and maintaining an engaged international Editorial Board

The journal is an open access, go to resource for the rheumatology community, with a scope that encompasses the wide range of disciplines involved in the field. We recently received an impressive first impact factor of 3.1 and we are excited to continue to grow the presence of the journal internationally. As the journal is fully online and open access, we have exciting opportunities to provide a multitude of publishing services for our authors, in line with the industry standards and experimenting with new ways of publishing. We listen to the voice of the authors, readers, reviewers and board members to understand their publishing needs and are excited to trial new projects. For example, we recently launched a new article type called an ‘Atlas Review’ with a unique offer of unlimited figures, allowing authors to illustrate their important discussions and not limiting the capabilities via text exclusively.

Quality and ethical standards
The Editor-in-Chief will ensure an appropriate balance of good quality articles, so the journal addresses the needs of the multidisciplinary rheumatology community. The Editor-in-Chief will see that the journal maintains the highest ethical and moral standards. The journal must be seen to be fair and unbiased towards individuals and provides a comprehensive and balanced view of the specialty. The journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and committed to the highest ethical standards in journal publishing.

Conference attendance
The BSR, EULAR and ACR conferences provide an excellent opportunity to network with current and prospective authors, reviewers and Editorial Board members, as well as to commission new content for the journal and to provide social media updates. Conferences can also be used to arrange podcast and video interviews with authors, Board Members and colleagues. Delegate tickets to EULAR, the BSR Annual Conference and ACR will be covered by the British Society for Rheumatology and travel and hotel expenses will be covered as outlined in the budget.

Editorial support to the Editor-in-Chief
The Editor-in-Chief will receive day-to-day support for processing papers and managing peer review from the BSR in-house Editorial Office team, as well as support from contacts at Oxford University Press. Co-Editors, Associate Editors and wider Editorial Board also provide support and guidance to the Editor-in-Chief.  

The relationship with the British Society for Rheumatology 
The day-to-day contact with the BSR will be through the Editorial Office; however, the Editor-in-Chief will have several relationships as follows: 

• BSR Journal Committee

The BSR Journal Committee will review and supply any feedback about overall advice given by the Editorial Board on the content, quality, standards, promotion, and performance of the journal to the Editor-in-Chief. The Journal committee is responsible for overseeing and approving the finances, scope and policies of Rheumatology Advances in Practice. The committee ensure actions decided upon further the work of the Journal and its development within the Journal’s aims and scope. 

• BSR Board of Trustees, CEO and Senior Management Team

Advised by the BSR Senior Management Team, the BSR Board of Trustees approve the finances and strategy of the journal. Members of the BSR Senior Management Team attend the Journal Committee meetings. The Editor-in-Chief is asked to attend the BSR Board of Trustees on an ad hoc basis to provide an update on strategy and delivery.  

• Rheumatology Editor-in-Chief

There is a transfer of papers model in place, so the Editor-in-Chief will have opportunity to collaborate with the Editor-in-Chief of Rheumatology to ensure the right papers are directed to the right journals by understanding the scope nd criteria of each journal. The journals share a X and instagram pages and marketing and promotional campaigns can be co-ordinated.

• Oxford University Press 

OUP publish the journal on behalf of the BSR. OUP provides a full publishing experience with expert teams who advise and support on matters related to production, marketing and law, publishing ethics and strategy. The publisher, BSR and the EiC work closely to ensure the journal strategy is bespoke in order for Rheumatology Advances in Practice to maintain the current community, build the readership and authorship, and align with the visions and values of BSR. The Editor-in-Chief will meet OUP contacts at the Journal Committee Meeting and strategy planning meetings, as the publisher highly values the knowledge and experience of the Editor-in-Chief. Day to day communication will be via the Editorial Office to ensure smooth running of journal procedures.  

Main responsibilities

• Work towards and guide the 5-year strategy for the journal
• Set strategic goals with BSR and the publisher to apply for further indexing, and maintain or grow the Impact Factor
• Work with BSR, the publisher and Editorial Board to target and commission reviews, original articles and special issues, and curate a sponsored supplement timeline
• Ensure that the journal’s scope is international and is reflected in its content 
• Ensure the journal is produced to a high standard, and that it reflects the needs of the full spectrum of the rheumatology professional community
• Ensure rapid peer review with time to first decision within three weeks 
• Ensure the Editorial Board reflects not only the various subspecialties within rheumatology but also includes a global spread 
• Ensure that the journal is promoted online using a range of media to promote and raise awareness of the journal
• Participating in the digital offerings of the journal, such as hosting podcasts

Person Specification

1.  A PhD degree/ Doctor of Medicine, specialised in rheumatology, with a clinical science background and a strong understanding of recent trends and developments 
2.  Demonstrable experience in an editorial role including, reviewer, editorial board member, associate editor or guest editor
3.  Adaptability to new publishing systems and software. Experience with the system, ScholarOne, would be beneficial to the role but is not a requirement as training can be provided 

Equity, Inclusion and Diversity statement

BSR is committed to encouraging inclusion, equity, and diversity in our workforce. We are actively trying to increase the diversity of our staff team. We try to reduce as many barriers as we can for those with a disability. We know that everyone is an individual, so please always tell us what we can do to support you. 

We welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including those from minoritised communities, and those with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.

“Our son was born with severe brain damage. We were told he was unlikely to survive. Within the space of a few hours, our lives had been shattered forever. We were referred to Forget Me Not – and it was like someone had turned on a light in the dark.”

Forget Me Not Children's Hospice has been delivering pioneering care and support to families facing, or living with, the loss of their child for over 10 years. We are looking for a visionary leader to join the charity’s ambitious and impressive Senior Leadership Team and help them continue to deliver on their promise to ensure that no family in West Yorkshire will face the loss of their child alone.

Do you consider yourself to be a talented fundraising and marketing expert? Do you believe you have an inspirational leadership approach? Would you be proud to take on the invaluable role of Director of Fundraising and Engagement for this trailblazing organisation? We would love to hear from you!

The Role

This key role will support the hospice’s vision and promise by taking the lead on the development and delivery of the ambitious fundraising, marketing & communications strategies. Duties will include:

• Delivering the annual fundraising income budget
• Ensuring effectively engagement with the community and developing quality, high-level relationships across multiple stakeholder groups
• Providing overall leadership for the fundraising and marketing & communications teams representing these areas at executive level
• Reporting on the progress and impact of strategic activity using industry relevant performance measures.

The Person

We are looking for a visionary leader, someone who can inspire and motivate a team of dedicated and talented individuals. You should come to us with significant experience in marketing and fundraising, and of strategy management and delivery. You should also come to us with a proven track record in leading and empowering high performing teams as well as a confident, organised and personable approach. You should be excited by this unique opportunity to build on the success of the past, but play an integral role in shaping the future of this ambitious organisation. 

Why Forget Me Not Children's Hospice?

This role provides a simply incredible opportunity to be at fore of strategy development and income growth for a charity that transforms the lives of families across West Yorkshire. As Director of Fundraising and Engagement you will have a real impact on the future of the charity, and be able to develop a career where you will make a difference every single day. Not only is the hospice an incredibly special place for the families it supports, but it is also an inspirational workplace, where staff feel immeasurably proud to work! Working in hospice care isn’t always easy, Forget Me Not Children's Hospice recognises this and that is why it offers a wonderful range of well-being support, as well as a supportive culture where everyone is valued and respected. This wide-ranging wellbeing support includes resilience workshops, occupational health services and free 24/7 access to counselling, along with flexible and hybrid working, and a generous holiday allowance.

The role is permanent and full-time, and offers the opportunity to work flexibly from the hospice in Huddersfield, across the region and from home.

Please note interviews for this role will be held in two stages, taking place on 13th August and 22nd August.

If you think you could be the right person to fulfil the exciting responsibilities of this pivotal role, apply here, or get in contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information. 

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.

A chance to work with one of the biggest charities in the UK and contribute to their ever-growing supporter base. They are seeking a proactive Senior Supporter Engagement Officer to lead their Mid-value donor programme, managing relationships with donors contributing £1,000 - £5,000 annually. This role focuses on growing donor engagement and income through creative fundraising initiatives and personalised stewardship strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Donor Relationships: Build and nurture relationships with Mid-value donors through personalised communications and tailored fundraising appeals.
• Programme Development: Create and execute strategies to enhance donor engagement and boost income. Organise events and communications to keep donors informed and inspired.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with different teams to ensure effective fundraising campaigns. Maintain strong relationships with external partners and agencies.
• Performance Analysis: Monitor and analyse fundraising efforts, using data insights to refine strategies and improve results.

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of experience in direct marketing or fundraising, with a proven ability to manage comprehensive campaigns.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of crafting compelling fundraising content.
• Experience with CRM systems and data analysis tools.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

We are an ambitious hospital charity with an exciting opportunity to join us on our team as a Fundraising & Events Assistant.

We currently raise between £1-2m a year for East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust which has four sites local to Hertfordshire: Lister Hospital (Stevenage), New QEII (Welwyn Garden City), Hertford County Hospital and Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (Northwood). We are proud to raise funds to enhance the care provided by our wonderful clinical colleagues and to contribute to a positive patient experience. We also support a number of wellbeing initiatives to support our staff. Working for the NHS offers a fantastic benefits package, including a generous pension, agenda for change pay progression, 27 days leave plus bank holidays and flexible working.

About you

Ideally you will already have experience in an administration or customer service role and looking to start a career in fundraising. Ideally you will be looking for 37.5 hours a week and can work flexibly including some evenings and weekends to support at fundraising events. We will consider applicants who are looking for 20+ hours. Although the job is currently on a 7 month contract, there is a strong potential to extend for the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

· Provide support to the department on a range of administrative tasks including, dealing with enquiries (postal, telephone, email, face to face), opening and sorting post

· Represent the charity at internal and external events which includes attending third party and charity owned events, school presentations & promotional activities, this will include some evenings and weekends.

· Manage all event bookings for the Hospital charity corner area. Ensuring area is booked and that stallholders are sent guidelines and relevant certificates sought from suppliers and provide support on the day

· Process one-off and regular donations from both online and offline sources ensuring procedures are followed and information is recorded correctly onto the database

· To assist the fundraisers with administration of staff lottery, gifts in kind, raffle and prize led promotion and fundraising as required including managing gift drives.

· Create an equipment inventory, monitor stock levels and liaise with suppliers to order/receive goods necessary for carrying out team fundraising activities (using oracle)

· Support the team with staff initiatives and giveaways including setting up ballots on the charity website

· Visit all our hospitals regularly to support the team with fundraising activities and ensure our branding is visible and up to date

· Ensure the database is kept accurate and up-to-date by recording changes including mailing preferences, address details and financial information

· To manage all collection boxes in the community, ensuring they are logged in and out correctly and recorded on the database. To work with the fundraisers to increase income in this area

· Thank individual supporters and organisations timely and courteous manner and record these communications on the database. This includes sending out fundraising packs, event invitations and event confirmations.

· To recruit and manage volunteers, ensuring they undertake rewarding tasks which are both motivational for the volunteer and cost effective for the charity

· To support the Marketing and Communications Manager by generating content for marketing purposes including social media and producing basic marketing materials

Working for our organisation

At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.

 We run the following hospitals:

• The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
• New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
• Hertford County, Hertford
• Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood

We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients.  We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.

We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision.  If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know.

We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees.  Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.

Bgen Coordinator

Looking for a remote, highly flexible role that makes a difference? Submit an application to become the next Bgen Coordinator. Bgen, the Botanic Gardens Education Network, is a specialist support network for professional plant and natural world educators across the UK. The Bgen Coordinator is vital for our charity, supporting training and conference events, handling membership renewals, facilitating communications with our 300 members and supporting the Chair and Board of Trustees. If you have a passion for the natural world and education, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Bgen Board and legal services:

a. Organise 4 Board meetings a year, prepare and circulate agendas and documents, take notes and share minutes.

b. Produce a quarterly activity report to the Bgen Board.

c. Organise the Annual General Meeting.

d. Maintain up to date records of Trustees, and ensure they have access to Governing Documents, including notification of legal obligations.

e. Submit annual returns to the Charity Commission on time and help ensure compliance.

2. Member services:

a. Act as the first point of contact for current and potential members.

b. Support the Board with planning and promotion of training events (online or in-person), booking speakers and managing bookings.

c. Advise on and help implement an effective communications programme.

d. Update the Bgen website and promote on social media as required.

e. Keep membership records up to date and manage renewals annually.

f. Organise and distribute online mail-outs and newsletters.

g. Organise the jobs and volunteer opportunities service for members.

3. Conference planning

a. Coordinate annual conference (online or in-person) with support from the Training and Conference workstream.

b. Book speakers and workshop facilitators.

c. Help promote the conference with members, partners and wider sector via newsletter and social media channels.

d. Manage bookings, participants list and send out conference pack.

e. Organise catering with venue and relevant workstream.

f. Coordinate conference logistics and event management.

4. Finance

a. Work closely with the Treasurer, Treasury group and bookkeeper in preparing financial reports.

b. Administer general accounts – invoices, receipts etc.

c. Manage conference budget.

Deadline for applications: Sunday 11th August, Midday

Interviews:   Will be held online in last two weeks of August, and will be offered flexibly to suit candidates availability over the summer holiday.

Start: Flexible, but aiming for September start date.

We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.

Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger.  No challenge is too big. With you we can do it.  Join us.

The Digital Content Officer will be a key member of the Communications team as we expand our digital mobilisation work. It’s a great time to join time to join the team, as we look to further embed our new digital mobilisation strategy and build momentum on the recent success we’ve achieved online. In particular, this role will help support the team as we expand our digital mobilisation programme and respond to emergencies around the world. This will be a fast-paced and rewarding role that will drive forward our weekly email schedule and supercharge our website content. 

Working with the Communications, Public Engagement and Operations teams, you’ll plan and produce brilliant weekly emails and website content that inspire new and existing supporters to take action, such as signing petitions, making a financial gift or simply signing up to hear more about our work.This role is needed because we want to mobilise even more people behind our aims as a charity. We need more people in the UK to care about global hunger, and feel like – together – we can do something about it.

For more detailed information on the roles, please download the attached pdf Job descriptions.

Closing Date: 30-Jul-2024 23:30 Interview Date: w/c 5th August 2024

Please read the following carefully before making your application:

Then all you need to do is send your CV and write a covering letter explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role. Please specify in the application which role you are applying for.

For further information on pay and employee benefits please visit our careers page on our website

• As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
• We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
• Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
• If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk

Inspire one gift in a will. Help fund a third of our research. Improve countless lives.

Legacy Management Officer

£34,000 - £36,000 per annum +

Reports to: Senior Legacy Partnership Manager (Friends and Family)

Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement

Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Location: Home-based

Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Closing date: 20 July 2024, 23:55

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible.

Recruitment process: One competency-based interview with a 10-minute task included.

Interview date: From the week commencing 22 July 2024

How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.

Legacy income from gifts in wills generates a third of Cancer Research UK's income towards our life-saving research (In 2022/23, we raised £261m in legacies). Therefore, the Legacy Management team is essential to the future success of our mission.

As a Legacy Management Officer, you will join the Friends & Family Legacy Management team as part of the UK's largest charity. You will play a valuable role in delivering our Legacy Product Strategy by managing a caseload of pecuniary, residuary, and life interest trust legacies and building collaborative relationships with solicitors, law firms and other professionals involved in legacy giving or Wills substitutes. You will play a key role in being the first point of contact for our supporters/members of the public and in administering estates generously donated to Cancer Research UK by our deceased supporters/ donors in a professional and approachable manner.

Your legacy by the end of this contract will be to have had a deeply human and meaningful impact by engaging with the family and friends to thank, recognise, and share the impact of their loved one's legacy in bringing about a world where everybody can lead longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer. If you have a Legacy Management or Legal background with experience in probate, trust, and /or charity law, we would love for you to join our mission.

What will I be doing?

• Managing a paperless caseload of pecuniary, residuary, and life interest trust legacies within your region ensuring to deal with them efficiently and effectively while adding value and safeguarding Cancer Research UK's interests.

• Corresponding with executors engagingly and professionally in line with Cancer Research UK's brand guidelines and values, and the Charity Commission.

• Making pragmatic decisions in line with the Delegated Authority while promoting Cancer Research UK as an easy-to-deal-with and professional beneficiary.

• Seeking support and guidance from the Complex Legacy Management team when appropriate.

• Building relationships with lay executors (non-professional executors) and engaging with the family and friends of the deceased to thank and acknowledge their loved one's legacy, and to provide information about the impact of their gift/ will.

• Promoting the team within Cancer Research UK which will involve reporting on and sharing interesting and impactful legacy stories.

• Accurately estimating and updating the value of each legacy gift ensuring to undertake additional checks as required and participating in pre-audit compliance work.

• Adhering to Cancer Research UK's financial and Data Protection policies.

• Undertaking additional activities to support the overall Legacy Strategy and improve the team.

• Providing excellent legacy administration and engaging with legacy professionals to create a positive view of Cancer Research UK and the wider legacy charity sector.

• Supporting the Legacy Partnership Manager in implementing the engagement strategy (including events and other relationship-building activities).

• Attending engagement events and professional visits within your region where a Legacy Management perspective is beneficial. Such as:

  • Supporting the wider Legacy Management team and other Fundraising & Marketing teams with Family & Friends Legacy engagement activities, supporter queries, and events.

• Being the first point of contact for legacy queries from supporters and members of the public.

What are you looking for?

• Legacy Management or Legal background. Ideally is a qualified solicitor (or qualified by experience) in probate, trust, and charity law.

• Knowledge of probate and trust law.

• Accounting and Tax knowledge (particularly estate accounts, investment management, share valuations, management accounting, reporting; income tax, inheritance tax, and capital gains tax).

• Strong attention to detail/data accuracy (particularly when inputting into case management systems).

• Proven time management and organisational skills. This includes:

  • A track record of working under minimal supervision while managing or helping to manage a legacy administration or an equivalent function.

  • A flexible approach and comfortable in navigating ambiguity and challenging environments/ contexts (such as engaging with the family and friends of deceased donors).

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and management skills with the ability to gain buy-in and collaboration.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with an ability to create connections that make great things happen.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our .

Additional information

If you want to know more about this role, here is a . Please note this is a generalist profile used for internal & external purposes meaning we don't expect candidates to meet all the criteria included (we will be shortlisting based on the criteria advertised).

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Sports and Challenge Events Officer, a fantastic opportunity to join a leading Health Research Charity, based in London.

• Salary: £37,000 per year.
• Hybrid Working: 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home.
• Holidays: 28 days per annum + 8 Bank holidays.

As the Sports and Challenge Events Officer, you will play an important role within the Development and Communications Directorate, helping to raise income through Sports and Challenge Events. 

As the Sports and Challenge Events Officer, working with the Head of Fundraising, you will manage and develop successful sports and challenge events programme to help inspire the public to support the charities mission. Focused on widening the reach and leverage the popularity of third-party events as well as the charities own bespoke events.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver a profitable, engaging and effective programme of sports and challenge events, that encourage individual fundraising.
• Manage financial goals through regular budget planning, to achieve an annual sports and challenge fundraising goal.
• Develop annual plans for sports and community events, based on analysis of past performance
• Set targets for participants and monitor and manage their fundraising to maximise return on investment.
• Develop personalised supporter journeys for event participants, encouraging them to hit their targets
• Develop a marketing programme that promotes events, secures participants and increases levels of participant engagement.
• Works with Manager and colleagues to develop new bespoke events

This a fantastic opportunity for a Sporting and Challenge Fundraiser to develop their career further, managing and developing the portfolio of Sporting and Challenge events. To be successful in this Sports and Challenge Events Officer role you will have previous experience, skills, and knowledge in areas such as:

• Strong track record of success within a similar Sports and Challenge Fundraising role.
• Ability to create and implement integrated marketing plans for events-related activity.
• Strong organisational and project management skills to work to tight deadlines and to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience of building and developing relationships with a wide variety of individuals; fundraisers, committee members, external suppliers, and colleagues.
• Experience of utilising social media and digital marketing for similar fundraising activities.
• Experience of managing and or setting budgets.

'Angela Mann Recruitment' is a specialist Charity & NFP Recruitment Agency, with extensive experience and knowledge of working within the sector. We match individuals to roles based on the required skills and experiences requested to fulfil a position, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.