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Job Title: Deputy Service Manager
Location: In Service based in Croydon, CR0 1EB. You will be required to work across multiple services within the area.
Salary: £30,200
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Sunday, working across a rota which will include day and night shifts as we provide a 24 hour service.
About the role
We are looking for a Deputy Service Manager to join our team based in Croydon, providing leadership and line management to a team of night staff which is around 10 people in total. You will provide support and supervision sessions at night, and general leadership to the team so they feel empowered to be productive and perform well within their roles. You will further ensure a quality service is delivered in line with our contractual requirements to the residents. You will be responsible for creating a psychologically informed environment (PIE) with person centred support during all hours. You will work closely with the day teams to ensure a smooth handover from the day to night.
This service is a Forensic Mental Health provision for 27 people across 4 sites in Croydon. For your own personal safety, you will require to have access to your own transport as you will need to travel between our 4 sites during the night shift to provide managerial support to the teams. The teams support our residents with person centred support, to empower them to overcome their personal barriers with their mental health, to have greater independence and fulfilled living. The service is responsible for holding various activities, group sessions, and one to one support to enable residents to build their personal skills and experiences to achieve their goals.
The role includes:
- Line Management and Leadership, supporting your team providing advice, guidance and support throughout their employment lifecycle
- Support the Service Manager in leading the day to day operational delivery of the service
- Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and policies are followed
- Property and Housing Management, ensuring the accommodation meets our requirements, and repairs and maintenance are regularly reported and completed
- Financial Management, including petty cash and budget management
- Contract management and Internal auditing, admin, and general other duties as required.
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
About you
We are seeking a passionate, driven and motivated colleague to lead this service in a trauma informed and inclusive way. Someone who is knowledgeable in the needs of our residents, particularly mental health and can support the team in delivering excellence. You will be driven with passion for what we do, and be able to work flexibly to meet service needs, providing new ideas and opportunities to develop the service further to continue to achieve excellence!
- Experience of working with people with mental health and complex backgrounds
- Ability to lead a team to achieve service KPI's
- Ability to provide advice, support and guidance to a team on all aspects of the service such as resident related enquiries which can include housing, mental health support, signposting
- Ability to promote the service externally to enhance reputation in the area and with partner organisations
- Willingness and ability to work flexibly to meet service needs
- IT Proficiency, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to navigate and learn new case management systems and other types of organisational software
- Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with mental health issues, addiction, exploitation, homelessness and within the criminal justice system
What we offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.
- Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
We are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity.
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. As an organisation, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Corporate Partnerships and Events Fundraiser
Charity
Temporary, 4 months
Part time, 22.5 hours per week, flexible working hours
£15.38 per hour £1.86 holiday pay (£30K FTE)
Hybrid, some travel needed to the office (near Stratford Upon Avon)
Interviews, online, asap
Starting, end of April
Charity People are recruiting on behalf of a wonderful charity based near Stratford Upon Avon to find them a proactive and highly organised person to work in their Corporate Partnerships team. Working in a team of five, and reporting to the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, this role will also include event coordination, ensuring the smooth running of their annual event taking place on the 25th June. You will be able to work a full day, and attend the events out of working hours that afternoon into evening. The ideal candidate will be confident, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Provide ongoing support across corporate partnerships and be comfortable approaching a researched pipeline of corporate prospects (potential value £5k-£10k) including meeting with clients and developing proposals.
- Administer the ongoing corporate volunteering programme for the charity's corporate partners and corporate prospects.
- Help organise the event, arranging the guest list, following up with invitees and RSVPS, updating and recording on the charity CRM (Donorfy) and Excel, liaise with suppliers, sending regular updates to the team
- Research and deliver detailed and accurate research and due diligence on corporate prospects as required.
- Support the SCPM with the stewardship of HoEF corporate partners, ensuring strong relationships are maintained.
- Ensure accuracy of recording and customer data management across corporate partnerships using Donorfy and provide reports as required.
- Maintain accurate income records on Donorfy and in Excel spreadsheets, conducting cross-checks to ensure data integrity.
- Ensure corporate files on SharePoint are well maintained to a high standard of organisation.
- Support the administration of supporter care, including maintaining up-to-date records on our CRM, responding promptly to inquiries and donor stewardship.
You will bring:
- Previous corporate partnerships experience, including prospecting and stewardship.
- Confident, with a can-do, enthusiastic work ethic.
- Comfortable working independently within a small team, while knowing when to seek support.
- Strong multitasking abilities and abilities to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical skills to assess corporate prospects and conduct due diligence.
- Ability to manage and maintain structured filing systems, both digital (SharePoint) and CRM-based (Donorfy).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for income tracking and cross-checking financial records.
This is an exciting opportunity for a corporate partnerships fundraiser to contribute to a meaningful cause and gain valuable experience. The ideal candidate will be confident, organised, proactive and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently and quickly.
There are no buses or trains in a commutable distance. So, you it would be ideal for a car driver, there is parking on site. The office is quite far into the countryside, however there is no set expectation to be in the office, only when required, ideally once a fortnight, and then the week running up to the event.
If you would like to find out more about the role and location, please send your CV.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
If nothing changes, one in two of us will be directly affected by dementia – either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both. Alzheimer’s Research UK exists to change that.
As the UK’s leading dementia research charity, we’re working to revolutionise the way we treat, diagnose, and prevent dementia. But we won’t stop there. We will keep going until we find a cure.
The Production Officer will play a crucial role in managing workflow into the Creative, Digital and Comms teams, and coordinating creative projects.
They will be the ultimate super user of our production management tool, Hive. They will set up projects on the system, ensure the smooth running of the system day-to-day, and help trouble shoot any issues that arise. The role will also help ensure that users internally are trained and confident in using the platform.
The Production Officer will also coordinate creative projects, to ensure they are delivered smoothly and on time, as well as supporting with the management of our content and photography library.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
· Support with the day-to-day management of the production tool, Hive. This will include setting up projects, ensuring teams are assigned, keeping the platform up-to-date, and carrying out other administrative tasks crucial for the smooth running of Hive.
· Liaise with Hive to troubleshoot any issues and stay up to date with new features on the platform.
· Be a Hive super champion across the organisation, delivering Hive inductions for new starters.
· Build and maintain strong relationships across the organisation, supporting teams to brief in work to Brand, Comms and Digital.
· Support the Creative team with the production of projects, including setting timelines, managing workflow and coordinating sign-off.
· Supporting with the management of the content and photography library, ensuring that photographs are correctly uploaded and tagged, with correct consent and removed from the system on the expiry date.
· Carry out additional directorate-wide responsibilities to support the smooth running of the directorate, for example, support with workshops and planning days.
What we are looking for:
· Experience of using a production management tool in a creative or communications environment.
· Excellent experience of coordinating projects, including managing and briefing meetings, setting timelines, and coordinating sign-off.
· Experience of bringing multi-skilled teams together to deliver tasks.
· Good understanding of creative, communications and/or digital processes.
· Experience of managing relationships with external suppliers.
· Agile and flexible, understanding that priorities may change at short notice.
· Ability to work at pace, delivering multiple projects to meet specified deadlines.
· Clear and concise communications skills, both written and verbal.
· A proactive self-starter, who can anticipate challenges and any issues that might arise.
· An excellent collaborator who enjoys bringing teams together.
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 21st April 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.
We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.
In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.
In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a newly created role which is being introduced to support the centralisation and future growth of the Marlow Education Trust . This hands-on role will be responsible for preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring all transactions and month-end processes are carried out, preparation of balance sheet, capital projects and fixed assets reconciliations , line management of finance officers and assistants, as well as oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable and VAT returns. You will be involved in cash flow forecasting, treasury/banking processes, budgeting/forecasting process, monthly reporting, variance analysis and more. You will support the CFO, and work closely with all schools’ leadership teams and Headteachers.
The successful candidate will have previous financial experience ideally in a school environment and a recognised accounting qualification,, and will be flexible and able to demonstrate an ability to adapt to a changing environment. You will be professional in your approach to all aspects of the role, extremely well organised, a team player and competent with accounting and procurement software, MsOffice and Google Suites.
Main Responsibilities
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Produce draft monthly and annual financial statements, including payroll and balance sheets reconciliations, income and expenditure, and cash flow statements
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Undertake payroll preparation including staff cost allocation on a monthly basis
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Support the production of regular re-forecasts during the academic year
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Prepare and post monthly and annual prepayment and accruals
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Maintain fixed asset register and post depreciation
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Monitor of capital projects income and expenditure and carry out necessary postings at the end of each project
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Ensure compliance with VAT, taxation, and other liabilities, minimizing amounts due while meeting legal requirements
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Undertake a credit control function thus ensuring that the payment of outstanding sums are received as swiftly as possible
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Liaise with auditors and facilitate all audit arrangements
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Manage finance team in the central services and work closely with School Leaders to provide consistent financial information to all schools
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Collaborate with the CFO to design and implement new financial systems and processes, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness while maintaining strong internal controls
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Act as an extended part of the schools' Senior Leadership Teams, providing high-level support to their back-office functions
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Support schools in setting reliable and realistic budgets based on consistent planning assumptions
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Monitor and identify corrective actions when necessary to ensure budget adherence.
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Serve as a liaison between the finance team and our schools, providing support and equipping them to carry out their roles effectively
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Develop the knowledge and understanding of the Trust’s schools' Leadership Teams, fostering professional relationships and networking opportunities between school
Other
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Work within school policies and procedures, including participating in performance management and professional development as required
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Contributing to the development of systems and procedures, sharing best practice with colleagues and proactively seeking opportunities for improvement
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Support and provide cover within the finance team as required
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Promote the ethos of the Trust
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To maintain confidentiality and ensure that duties are undertaken with due regard to and compliance with the Data Protection and Equality Act at all times
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To carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with the school and Academy Trust’s Health and Safety Policy and relevant Health and Safety legislation
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To demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct; showing tolerance and respect of the rights of others whether other staff, students or parents
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To observe proper professional boundaries and having regard to the safeguarding and wellbeing of students
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The post holder is responsible for ensuring all child protection and Safeguarding policies are adhered to and that any concerns or incidents are raised in accordance with these policies
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To undertake any other task as directed by the CFO commensurate with the level of post
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an application form prior to the interview
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who shares our values to join Weston Park Cancer Charity’s busy charity team.
Our Fundraising Support Assistant will play a vital part of our Fundraising team and help us to deliver our vision: a better life for those living with, and beyond, cancer in our region.
If you are interested in progressing your fundraising career within an organisation which makes a real difference to the lives of thousands of people, we’d love to hear from you.
Main purpose of post
• ‘First’ point of contact for general fundraising enquiries (face to face, telephone, via post, email, & website) providing excellent supporter and customer care
• Donor communications & stewardship- delivering high quality donor care for our fundraisers
• Provide support for fundraising initiatives, campaigns & events during the year (with a requirement to work occasional evenings and weekends to fulfil this function)
• Fundraising Materials preparation and distribution
• Responsible for the stock control for all our materials including trading, events and supporter’s items
• Ensure that all activities and contacts are managed through Weston Park Cancer Charity systems and procedures and that data is kept up to date
• Attend and contribute to team meetings and 'away days' and be an active, invested member of our team
• Drive the charity car when required for charity business (driving licence essential).
About you:
· You will be a forward thinking, team player with a ‘can do’ attitude & part of a fast-paced fundraising team
· You will have excellent communication skills (both written and oral) as you will be welcoming donors, volunteers, and patients on a daily basis
· Able to manage your own workload and priorities to agreed deadlines
PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED JOB SPEC AND ENSURE YOU MEET THE ESSENTIAL PERSON SPEC CRITERIA BEFORE APPLYING.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Major Gifts Fundraiser
£27,000 pa + benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension, flexible working options available)
Leatherhead, Surrey (Office-based with some flexible, remote working options available)
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.
About the role:
We are looking to appoint a self-motivated, proactive and excellent communicator to help our major donors achieve their philanthropic goals through their relationship with Rainbow Trust.
Reporting to the Major Donor and Trusts Manager, this newly created role, in our expanding team, will help manage and cultivate relationships with high-net-worth individuals as part of our major gift programme. The Major Gifts Fundraiser will be responsible for reaching new donors and increasing sustainable income growth, contributing to driving our key fundraising campaigns and events, and will also manage a small portfolio of donors.
With our growth plans, this is an exciting time to join the team and raise funds to support seriously ill children and their families. Whilst previous experience of fundraising or working with high-net-worth individuals would be useful, it is not essential as this role will provide an opportunity to develop fundraising, research and communication skills.
What we’re looking for:
· A poised, confident and persuasive communicator – you have clear and creative writing and presentation skills, communicate confidently in person and over the phone
· People-oriented and outgoing – you are naturally warm with a sincere appreciation for people and how they are each uniquely motivated. An ability to quickly connect with and motivate others
· A goal-oriented and analytical problem solver – you respond quickly to varied activities and can adapt quickly to change
· A helpful and supportive team member
· You thrive working at a faster-than-average pace on multiple priorities simultaneously – results-oriented and a fast learner, you respond quickly to pressure and a changing environment
· Confident use of MSOffice with a strong attention to detail, comfortable working with data, and produce high quality accurate work.
What we offer:
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes:
· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
· Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
· 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 days to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
· Company car for front line care posts
· Time off in lieu
· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
· Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
· Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth
· A recommend a friend recruitment referral bonus scheme
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity provides emotional and practical support to families who have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and a covering letter to us via the link.
Interview dates: Interview dates to be confirmed
Your covering letter should highlight why your application should be considered above others, and clearly state how your experience matches the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification. Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application.
Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
At Tearfund, we are growing a global community of people who want to enter a whole life response to poverty. One incredibly valuable and powerful way supporters can respond is through leaving a gift in their will.
Tearfund is looking for a Senior Legacy Marketing Officer to increase awareness of the opportunity to leave a gift and inspire supporters to take up this opportunity. This role also has responsibility for developing Tearfund's In Memory Giving programme and growing the number and value of these donations.
We have a clear legacy proposition, increased investment in legacy marketing and an ambition to ensure that every Tearfund supporter has the chance to consider making a lasting difference by leaving a gift in their will to Tearfund.
We are looking for a candidate who:
- has strong knowledge of fundraising or marketing principles and can apply these to Tearfund's legacy programme
- has a clear interest and passion for legacy fundraising, committed to seeing this area of fundraising grow and develop as an engagement opportunity and income stream
- is able to create and implement a marketing plan that uses resources effectively to achieve agreed legacy fundraising outcomes (e.g. increased reach, awareness, enquiries and pledgers)
- can lead and motivate other marketing professionals assigned on an agile basis to work on legacy and in memory projects
All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.
Hybrid working: This role is eligible for hybrid working and you will be required to work from the Teddington Tearfund office and from your home by agreement with the line manager.
This is a part-time role, working 21 hours per week with the working pattern to be agreed with the Legacy Team Leader. The full time salary is £46,022 per annum. The part time salary is £27,613.20 per annum.
The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title:Community Fundraising Manager
Salary:£38,000 - £40,000
Responsible to:Head of Partnerships, Ruth Strauss Foundation
Accountable to: Board of the Ruth Strauss Foundation
Hours per week: Location:Monday-Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm
Hybrid: minimum 2 days a week in London office
The Role
We are recruiting for a Community Fundraising Manager to join our Fundraising team. The role will be instrumental in the Foundation’s engagement with different communities and building fundraising partnerships across a range of community audiences, including youth and education, sports clubs, community groups and individuals doing their own activities. You will be responsible for growing our existing community products such as Turn Cricket Red as well as introducing new products and initiatives to generate growth in Community Fundraising. Part of a small team, you will develop key relationships within the RSF network of supporters, suppliers and delivery partners and manage a portfolio of events and activities for a range of supporter groups.
Key Relationships:
- Head of Fundraising
- Head of Partnerships
- Supporter Care Executive
- Schools Lead/Schools Manager
- Cricket clubs
- Schools/universities
- Community groups
- RSF individual supporters
Role Profile:
Reporting to the Head of Partnerships, your role will focus on:
- Managing and growing the Ruth Strauss Foundation Turn Cricket Red Campaign, working with schools, sports clubs and Universities
- Creation of new RSF owned community fundraising events/activities/products
- Managing RSF third party events-London Marathon, Westminster Mile, professional athlete testimonials, galas and dinners
- Work closely with the Ruth Strauss Foundation School Programme Lead to maximise schools community fundraising
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver the Foundations community fundraising strategy and community fundraising activities and campaigns
- Develop and implement a varied portfolio of events and community fundraising activities to meet agreed objectives, all of which reflect the spirit of the Ruth Strauss Foundation
- Ensure, with the wider Fundraising team, we meaningfully engage different communities with RSF
- Ensure relevant processes and policies are in place to deliver a successful, profitable community fundraising programme
- Oversee the management of fundraising systems, processes, and platforms in order to create the best possible experience for donors and participants
- Develop a robust supporter journey for community fundraisers which leaves them with an excellent supporter experience and generates a lifelong relationship with RSF
To achieve these objectives the post holder will be expected to:
- Plan, budget, attend and coordinate an annual community fundraising and events calendar with set objectives, budgets and KPIs for each activity
- Regularly review the performance of fundraising activities/events and products, make recommendations for improvement, and support decision-making regarding fit of new opportunities for the foundation
- Project Manage the delivery of the community fundraising programme at RSF, leading on activity working group meetings, coordinating with key stakeholders to ensure campaigns, activities and events are managed efficiently
- Work closely with the schools lead and school manager to grow our schools fundraising programme – working collaboratively so the training programme objectives are also met
- Develop a long-term growth strategy for Turn Cricket Red – focused on maximising current opportunities as well as diversifying to increase our reach
- Deliver high value supporter stewardship to increase lifetime value and impact of their fundraising
- Build and maintain a variety of community relationships across varying stakeholders and seniority, ensuring opportunities for growth are maximised
- Alongside the team, co-ordinate event/activity logistics including but not limited to sales, bookings and liaison with supporters and suppliers, material production, promotion, set up, and delivery
- Oversee relationship with key providers of event fundraising mechanisms such as online donation platforms, auction platforms and text to donate services
- Work with colleagues to ensure all events are adequately supported with staff, volunteers and hosts, and that all stakeholders receive appropriate training/ briefing and post event debriefs
- Work with the Head of MarComms and Digital to produce engaging fundraising collateral and information for event and community supporters including pre and post event communications/marketing collateral, working with external production companies where required
- Ensure all events and activities are compliant with fundraising code of conduct, GDPR and other event processes/policies
- Oversee the use of the CRM system to ensure data is recorded in compliance to Data Protection and GDPR and maximises output for supporter journeys
- Use sector trends and audience analysis to direct strategy and ensure that RSF remains innovative and at the forefront of Community fundraising
This Job Description reflects the duties of the post as they exist at this time and may be subject to changes based on the needs of the Fundraising Department. The post-holder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the salary and competence requirements of this post from time to time as required.
What we are looking for:
- Experience of designing and delivering successful Community fundraising events and activities
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills including budget and project management
- Ability to build excellent relationships especially with supporters, partners, ambassadors and suppliers
- Strong team player and project leadership, ensuring clear and regular communication with the RSF team and stakeholders as appropriate
- Ability to keep calm under pressure and maintain a clear head, anticipating risks and problems
- A willingness to adapt and be flexible. There are often new projects, changing priorities, and new processes that you will need to embrace
- Ability to undertake travel, including overnight stays where necessary
- Competent user of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and experience of CRM systems
Desirable
- Experience delivering nationwide community campaigns
- Competent user of client / supporter databases
How to apply:
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Please share your CV and a covering letter that is no longer than 2 sides of A4.
Interviews will be planned as applications come in. Application process may close early.
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About the Ruth Strauss Foundation
In early 2018, Ruth Strauss, the wife of Sir Andrew Strauss the former England cricket captain, was diagnosed with an incurable lung cancer that affects non-smokers. Ruth died on December 29th 2018; she was 46 years old and mother to two children, then aged 10 and 13.
In her memory, Sir Andrew has launched The Ruth Strauss Foundation to:
- Provide professional emotional support for families when a child is facing the death of a parent
- Facilitate collaboration and influence research in the fight against non-smoking lung cancers
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Job Title: Philanthropy Manager
Salary: £40,000 - £42,000
Responsible to: Head of Fundraising, Ruth Strauss Foundation
Accountable to:Board of the Ruth Strauss Foundation
Hours per week:Monday-Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm
Location: Hybrid: minimum 2 days a week in London office
Job Purpose:
The Ruth Strauss Foundation has ambitious plans for growth over the next 5-10 years and this new role will be pivotal in driving forward our philanthropic growth. This role will lead the development of our major donor programme, building a portfolio of major donors to become part of a lifelong family of RSF donors. The primary focus will be the acquisition of new major donors while maintaining the retention of existing donors. Developing cases of support and impact reports, this role will create bespoke, tailored communications to major donors based on their needs and motivations to support.
The position involves developing a supporter-centric philanthropic journey which will drive an excellent supporter experience and ensures our major donors enter into a lifelong relationship with RSF. Networking and representing RSF at events will be essential in representing the foundation externally, including leading on hosting major donor events for the charity.
Key relationships:
- Head of Fundraising
- Commercial Sales Lead
- Head of Partnerships
- Head of Mission Services
- Fundraising Advisory Group
- RSF major donors
- External Donor Advised Funds
Key responsibilities:
- Lead on the development of the major donor strategy to generate growth in income and donor numbers
- Manage a portfolio of donors, owning a personal income target, focusing on securing five and six figure gifts and multi-year pledge.
- Deliver RSFs Philanthropy programme, ensuring the programme meets budgeted income and spend
- Lead on major donor acquisition, pipeline development and pitches
- Identify and develop a stewardship matrix for major donors
- Create cases for support aligned with our strategic objectives which gives potential and existing major donors the opportunity to engage with and support RSF in ways that align with their motivation
- Produce impact reports and stewardship materials to inspire prospects
- Develop bespoke supporter journeys for major donors, working with donor advised fund organisations where required.
- Organise and host major donor cultivation and stewardship events
- Utilise audience analysis and sector trends to direct strategy and shape the programme, maximising on opportunities.
Key activities:
- Produce a 3 year programme strategy for Major Donor fundraising, contributing to the ambitious growth strategy for RSF
- Develop cases for support for each of the pillars of RSF’s work
- Work closely with the Mission Services team to produce impact reports to inspire and increase connection with RSF
- Identify matched funders for RSF events and secure pledges of support for this
- Work with the Commercial Sales Lead to steward existing philanthropists and secure new opportunities for engagement and income.
- Produce a pipeline of potential major donors and KPIs to monitor performance of the programme
- Set up donor cultivation meetings with new prospects to pitch RSF and gain future major donors for the charity
- Develop bespoke stewardship and donor cultivation events across the year, leading on the project management and event delivery
- Develop a philanthropic supporter journey which aligns with the overall onward supporter journey for RSF fundraisers, focused on creating a lifelong commitment to the RSF family.
- Introduce new fundraising and marketing collateral to support the strategic growth of the philanthropy programme
- Establish business rules for recording major donor data on Salesforce to ensure that future analysis of the programme is robust and reliable
- Work closely with Donor Advise Fund organisations to grow major donor networks and maximise opportunities for RSF
- Attend networking events and activities to drive new audiences and donors to RSF
- Budget management and delivery metric analysis, ensuring a robust contingency planning process is in place.
- Ensure all philanthropic fundraising activities are compliant with fundraising code of conduct, GDPR and other relevant processes/policies
- Conduct regular sector wide and competitor research to stay ahead of trends and maximise opportunities for RSF
Expertise required
- Exceptional experience of developing and managing a major donor programme, managing high value relationships
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills including budget management, project management and prioritisation
- Excellent relationship management across stakeholders of multiple levels and organisations – utilising interpersonal skills to influence, persuade and negotiate
- Experience of developing plans and budgets, and reporting against financial targets and key performance indicators
- Experience working with CRM systems and project planning tools
- Excellent communication skills – able to utilise data analysis to produce compelling proposals and impact reports, understanding supporter motivations, engaging audiences to generate fundraising growth
- Strong team player and project leadership, ensuring clear and regular communication with the RSF team and stakeholders as appropriate
- Strong relationship management across stakeholders of multiple levels and organisations.
- Innovative thinker who has experience of building successful fundraising campaigns from scratch
- A willingness to adapt and be flexible. There are often new projects, changing priorities, and new processes that you will need to embrace
- Ability to keep calm under pressure and maintain a clear head
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to undertake travel, including overnight stays where necessary
Personal Attributes
- Creative, results-driven, and proactive in approach
- Excellent multi-tasker
- Strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders
How to apply:
We are committed to being an inclusive workforce that fully represents many different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints. We welcome applications that help us in our mission to be a place where you can be yourself and thrive.
Please share your CV and covering letter.
Interviews will be planned as applications come in. The application process may close early.
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About the Ruth Strauss Foundation
In early 2018, Ruth Strauss, the wife of Sir Andrew Strauss the former England cricket captain, was diagnosed with an incurable lung cancer that affects non-smokers. Ruth died on December 29th 2018; she was 46 years old and mother to two children, then aged 10 and 13.
In her memory, Sir Andrew has launched The Ruth Strauss Foundation to:
- Provide professional emotional support for families when a child is facing the death of a parent
- Facilitate collaboration and influence research in the fight against non-smoking lung cancers
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB TITLE: Facility Coordinator
SALARY: £30,000 - £33,351
LOCATION: LSE Students’ Union
WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week
CONTRACT TYPE: Full Time
JOB SUMMARY: Join LSE Students' Union as a Facility Coordinator and play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective operation of LSESU Sport, Fitness, and Performance facilities. You will lead the daily operations, manage a broad booking system, and provide exceptional customer service to students and external clients. If you’re passionate about creating a positive user experience and improving facilities, we want to hear from you!
Who are we?
Part business, part charity, part membership body – students’ unions are all seriously fun places to work. They are organisations in their own right. Professionally run, but different. Professional teams support elected student leaders to make change, improve lives and fulfil potential; we help make it happen. Founded in 1897, LSE Students' Union is one of the oldest Students' Unions in the UK and is the representative and campaigning body for students at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Like other Students' Unions, it also funds and facilitates student activities on campus, including 200+ societies, 40+ sports clubs through the Athletics Union (AU), the Media Group and Raising and Giving (RAG) charitable fundraising initiatives.
What's the Job?
LSESU is looking for a proactive and driven Facility Coordinator to oversee the daily supervision and operation of our sports facilities. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the spaces, from health and safety compliance to customer service excellence. You’ll also manage internal and external bookings, including LSE Sports Clubs, and coordinate weekly sports events such as BUCS, Club and Society events and private hires from external companies.
In this role, you’ll work closely with the Ops and Facility Manager to deliver the strategic vision for our facilities, focusing on enhancing the user experience. You will oversee training procedures, incident reporting, and various administrative tasks, including financial reporting and facility usage tracking.
You’ll collaborate closely with both staff and students, playing an active part in day-to-day operations and strategic development of the sports facilities. Your work will have a direct impact on the student experience at LSE, ensuring the seamless running of the facilities and successful execution of sporting events, whilst also managing bookings and supporting continuous improvements and innovations.
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for a highly organised and customer-focused individual who is passionate about creating a positive and inclusive experience for all users of our facilities. You should have excellent communication skills and be confident in leading a team of student staff, ensuring their development and performance.
A strong passion for customer service and delivering high-quality services are essential. Experience in facility management or sports event coordination is ideal.
We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to solve problems efficiently, a strong work ethic, and work collaboratively with a diverse team.
Why apply?
Because you’re excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, daring and creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces. Plus…
Benefits and Perks
25 days of holiday per year (pro rata)
Additional closure periods at Christmas and Easter
Free LSE Students’ Union gym membership (including advice from dedicated professionals)
Cycle to Work scheme enabling significant savings on bicycle purchase
Access to LSE staff training courses
Ability to purchase TOTUM (NUS) card, which provides a wide range of discounts
Flexibility for work-life balance
Interest-free travel loan
How do we recruit?
We want to ensure that all systems, policies and processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible. Therefore, we ask that all candidates complete our application process by uploading the following three documents:
Part 1: CV – Outlining your skills and experience to date.
Part 2: Supporting Statement – A one-page statement explaining your suitability for the role. This will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for an interview. Please do not include any personal information (e.g., name or date of birth). Use the attached job description and person specification to help with this.
Part 3: Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form – This includes personal information so we can contact you if you are shortlisted for an interview. It also allows us to gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants. This form will only be seen by HR and will not impact shortlisting.
Application forms are formatted to ensure the equality monitoring data is removed before they are reviewed by the shortlisting panel. This process ensures that shortlisting is conducted fairly and consistently, giving all applicants an equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.
For further about the role, please see the attached full job description and person specification.
Want to apply?
To apply for this role, please complete an online application.
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Job Application Timeline
Closing date: 11th May at 23:59pm
*Please note that we may close applications early if we receive a sufficient number.
Intended interview dates: 23rd May
Compulsory Requirement - The UK Government sets the legal regulations that we are required to follow. As an employer we must ensure that everyone is eligible to work in the UK and this is done by us checking and making a copy of the correct original identification/documentation before your first day of work. Currently we require you to have the right to work in the UK, as we are not a Home Office approved sponsor.
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Make a real impact by empowering individuals and families affected by Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS) with the knowledge, advice, and support they need to thrive.
At Bardet-Biedl Syndrome UK (BBS UK), we are dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by this rare genetic condition. Our support services help individuals and families navigate the challenges of BBS, ensuring they have access to expert advice, advocacy, and practical assistance to enhance their well-being and independence.
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Advice Worker to join our passionate and committed team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide tailored guidance on social care, disability benefits, health services, and education support, making a meaningful difference to those we serve.
About the Role
As an Advice Worker, you will ensure individuals and families receive timely, practical support that empowers them to navigate key challenges. You will:
- Provide specialist advice on disability benefits, social care, education, and healthcare services.
- Advocate for individuals and families, ensuring they receive the support they need.
- Assist with applications and appeals for welfare benefits, social care assessments, and education support plans.
- Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, social workers, and educators to provide holistic support.
- Attend BBS Clinics, community events, and outreach sessions to deliver in-person advice.
- Stay up to date with relevant legislation and policies affecting individuals with disabilities and rare conditions.
This is a home-based role with occasional travel across England. Travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with BBS UK policies.
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for a knowledgeable, committed, and proactive Advice Worker with the skills and drive to make a real difference.
Essential Experience & Skills
- Experience providing advice and support to individuals with disabilities or long-term conditions.
- Strong knowledge of social care systems, disability benefits, and education support.
- Experience in advocacy and casework, supporting individuals with complex needs.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems (e.g., CharityLog).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with a diverse range of people.
- Ability to work independently, manage a varied workload, and use initiative.
- A deep understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with rare genetic conditions.
Desirable Experience & Skills
- Experience working remotely as part of a dispersed team.
- Knowledge of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and experience supporting families with applications and reviews.
- Access to a car for travel (mileage and travel expenses reimbursed).
Why Join BBS UK?
BBS UK is a small, dedicated charity making a real difference in the lives of those affected by Bardet-Biedl Syndrome. We work closely with NHS England to provide essential support services and advocate for improved care and assistance.
By joining us, you will:
- Have a direct and meaningful impact on people’s lives.
- Be part of a supportive, close-knit team that values collaboration and innovation.
- Work flexibly from home while engaging directly with the community.
- Receive ongoing training and professional development.
- Help shape the future of support services for people with BBS.
Additional Information
- DBS Check: An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
- Safeguarding: Completion of safeguarding training within the first month of employment.
- Flexible Working: Some evening or weekend work may be required, with time off in lieu provided.
- Travel Expenses: Covered for outreach work in line with BBS UK policies.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to use your skills and experience to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!
If you would like to discuss the role before applying, details can be found in the application pack.
Application Deadline: Sunday 27th April 2025
We support and empower our community, champion wellbeing, and raise awareness, ensuring understanding, support, and hope for all affected.


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Evidence & Impact Research Assistant
Salary range: £24,648 - £30,367 per annum (pro-rata)
Location: Helimed House, Norwich
Hybrid working: 60% in the office, 40% at home.
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, days worked to be agreed with the successful candidate
Contract: Permanent contract
East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) is a regional charity providing life-saving care across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk and beyond. With two state of the art helicopters and a fleet of critical care cars, our crew of critical care paramedics and specialist doctors bring their advanced skills, equipment and medicine to the scene of the incident in the fastest time possible.
This exciting new role will support the Research, Audit, Innovation & Development (RAID) team to conduct research studies and audit projects aimed at optimising service quality and achieving the best possible outcomes for patients.
Working collaboratively with clinicians and researchers, you will support RAID projects at EAAA. Responsibilities will include data entry, extraction and accuracy checking, administrative support, and contribution to report writing.
You will have previous experience of working with data, maintaining accurate records, and working in a team and to deadlines. This varied position offers significant learning opportunities in pre-hospital emergency medical research and is ideal for someone who is organised, motivated, and detail oriented.
The role will primarily be based at Helimed House in Norwich however some travel to EAAA’s base in Cambridge will be required.
You will be joining a truly inspirational organisation. EAAA not only operates with total patient focus but provides a supportive working environment where everyone can develop and make a difference – Together We Save Lives.
Closing date: Monday 28 April (9am)
Interview date: Monday 12 May
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
No agencies please.
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Role Overview:
The Talent Set is working with a fantastic Membership Organisation as they search for a Media and Communications Officer to support them on an initial 4 month temporary role
This position offers the opportunity to engage in high-impact media activities, including drafting press releases, managing media enquiries, and supporting senior spokespeople for national broadcast appearances.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft press releases, op-eds, statements, articles, and social media content for national and trade media outlets.
- Handle daily media enquiries, arrange interviews, and brief journalists on key issues.
- Develop and support communications strategies for C-suite and member events.
- Organise media-focused events such as press conferences and roundtables.
- Arrange and prepare spokespeople for TV, radio, and print interviews with detailed briefing materials.
- Build relationships with media contacts, internal departments, and key external
- Develop creative content for social channels (including X/Twitter and LinkedIn).
- Assist with media-related administrative duties and participate in the out-of-hours press office rota.
Person Specification:
- Proven experience in media relations, journalism, social media, or public affairs
- Understanding of national, regional, and digital media landscapes
- Awareness of business, economic, and political current affairs
- Strong creative writing and storytelling skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Sound news judgement and political awareness
- Ability to manage competing deadlines under pressure
- Self-motivated with a collaborative approach to teamwork
- Flexibility and problem-solving capability
- Willingness to participate in out-of-hours media support
What’s on Offer:
- A flexible hybrid working pattern with just 2-days per-week from the organisation’s Central London base.
- A daily rate of £138+ £17 holiday pay.
- Access to comprehensive employee benefits, including private medical insurance, professional development, and well-being support
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Job Title: Billing Coordinator
Contract: One-year fixed term (initially, may become permanent if the post self-sustains with increased billing)
Contract Type: Employee (although alternative working arrangements will be considered)
Hours: To be agreed and negotiated according to availability, both part-time and full-time roles will be considered (based on 35 hour week)
Salary Range: £25,207 to £35,000 per annum (pro rata for part-time posts) depending on experience – both junior and experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
Responsible to: Head of Finance and Operations at Coram Children’s Legal Centre
Liaison with: Legal Director (JCWI), Director (North Kensington Law Centre) and Managing Director of Legal Practice (CCLC)
Location: Coram Children’s Legal Centre, Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ and The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants, 441 Caledonian Road, London, N7 9BG.
About Coram
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
One of the members of the Coram group, Coram Children’s Legal Centre (CCLC) is a specialist centre for children’s rights in education, immigration, community care and family law, and provides significant international legal systems consultancy. The centre is located on the Coram Campus in central London with a base in Colchester. We champion access to justice through information and advice, legal practice and representation, policy and strategic litigation. Our Legal Practice Unit provides advice and representation primarily under legal aid contract. Our Policy and Practice Change team promotes practice change through training and capacity building to professionals and secures systems change through research, policy and advocacy.
About JCWI
Since 1967, JCWI has been challenging laws, policies, and media narratives that lead to discrimination, destitution, and the denial of rights for people who move. It provides award-winning legal aid representation in all areas of asylum and immigration law, focusing on representing the most marginalised migrants. JCWI is building a community-driven and lived experience led movement for migrant justice.
JCWI is a member organisation; a member may be an individual, a corporate body, or an individual or corporate body representing an organisation which is not incorporated. It combines holistic, expert legal advice and representation with advocacy and campaigns that are led by and with those most impacted by experiences of migration, and which bring together groups, networks and individuals with a shared vision for a more just society.
About North Kensington Law Centre
North Kensington Law Centre is proud to be known as the first ever Law Centre to open its doors in England, dedicated to providing free and accessible legal advice to those who need it most. Established in 1970, it has a legacy of standing up for justice and empowering individuals and communities through expert legal support. The centre specializes in the areas of immigration, housing, employment and welfare benefits, with a strong commitment to social justice and equality.
About the role
The post is part of the Billing Project, an initiative by the London Legal Support Trust, funded by The Legal Education Foundation, aimed at providing specialist support to the free advice sector in London. The project focuses on improving legal aid billing practices to reduce the backlog of unbilled files, enhance cashflow, and maximise income from legal work under legal aid.
This is the fourth iteration of the project, building on the success of pilots launched in 2017.
This project is a collaborative effort between advice agencies. The Billing Coordinator(s) will be employed by the lead organisation and work across other host organisations, with the allocation of time between these organisations to be determined and agreed upon. The Billing Coordinator(s) will also collaborate with other billing professionals in the sector, some of whom have participated in previous pilot projects. Peer-to-peer support will be available to the postholder, and specialist training will be provided to anyone looking to grow within the role.
The purpose of the role is to develop systems that improve the efficiency of costing and billing legal aid files, and to provide a crucial coordination role within the organisations, supporting existing staff in ensuring files are billed promptly and accurately while maximising income from legal aid.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application and please attach a covering letter and your CV.
Closing date: Tuesday 22nd April 2025 09.00am
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 28th April 2025 (most likely Wednesday 30th April or Thursday 1st May)
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
Coram changes lives, laws and systems to create better chances for children, now and forever.
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JOB TITLE: National Fundraising Manager
LOCATION: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Headquarters – based with regular travel across designated UK regions (including regular overnight stays).
SALARY BAND: Up to £35K depending on experience (mileage reimbursement for travel).
JOB TYPE: Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Job Purpose
To lead and manage regional fundraising initiatives around the UK, developing relationships with volunteers, donors, and community groups to maximise income generation and awareness. This role requires a combination of strategic oversight, operational support and hands-on engagement with volunteers and supporters across multiple regions. Ideally the National Fundraising Manager will be present at the charity’s office 1-2 days per week, with the rest of the time dedicated to travel across the UK in support of our extensive volunteer family.
Key responsibilities
Fundraising development
- Identify and cultivate new opportunities for national fundraising.
- Support volunteers with fundraising ideas, materials, and advice.
- Lead and manage the delivery of national fundraising events, from planning through to execution, ensuring they meet financial and engagement goals.
- Drive income from corporate fundraising in close collaboration with the Corporate Partnerships Manager
Volunteer and supporter engagement
- Visit volunteers and fundraising groups in designated regions across the UK to provide guidance, encouragement, and support.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key supporters and community groups to maximise fundraising opportunities.
- Deliver presentations and attend events to raise awareness about the charity’s mission.
- Ensure all regional volunteer groups are equipped with the tools, resources, and motivation to fundraise effectively.
Administration and reporting
- Maintain accurate records of fundraising activities and volunteer interactions.
- Provide regular updates and reports on regional fundraising performance.
- Monitor budgets for regional activities to ensure cost-effectiveness.
Person Specification
Experience
- 2 years minimum community fundraising experience or fast paced, target driven field sales environment with demonstrable transferrable skills.
- Experience working with, supporting, and managing volunteers, including providing guidance and fostering a positive and motivated team environment.
- Demonstrated experience in planning, coordinating, and delivering fundraising events, both small and large-scale, with a focus on community engagement.
- Experience in developing and nurturing relationships with donors, supporters, and community groups, ensuring ongoing engagement and support.
- Strong background in administrative tasks such as record-keeping, reporting, and using CRM systems to track donations and supporter engagement.
- Experience in a role that requires travel across a wide geographic area, with the ability to manage time effectively and work independently.
- Proven success in working towards and achieving fundraising targets, with a focus on both short-term and long-term objectives.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge
- Strong understanding of regional and community-based fundraising principles and practices.
- Familiarity with event planning and execution in a fundraising or community engagement context.
- Knowledge of the charity sector and compliance with fundraising regulations (e.g., GDPR, Fundraising Code of Practice).
- Awareness of the diverse needs and motivations of volunteers and supporters.
- Understanding of marketing and promotion strategies for fundraising initiatives.
Skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messages for diverse audiences.
- Strong interpersonal skills to engage and motivate volunteers, supporters, and community groups.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
- Creative and proactive approach to overcoming challenges in fundraising and volunteer management.
- Competence in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with CRM or fundraising software.
- Confidence in delivering presentations and representing the charity at events and meetings.
- Ability to monitor and manage budgets effectively, ensuring value for money in fundraising activities.
Other Requirements
- A full current driving license
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
- Night away from home
- You will be required to have a criminal record check carried out by the Disclosure & Barring (DBS) when you first join the charity and at regular intervals thereafter.
- Comfortable with dogs in the workplace/office
Collaboration and communication
- Work closely with the central fundraising team, particularly the Community and Events Manager to align regional efforts with national campaigns.
- Attend team meetings at the Centre when required.
- Share success stories and best practices with the broader team to inspire and motivate others.
- Help with the charity’s communications content by spotting unique fundraising stories and provide photos and videos from events.
Event support
- Assist with planning and delivery of events, including volunteer recognition events, fundraising activities, and charity-led campaigns.
- Act as a representative of the charity at external events, building relationships and increasing visibility.
Benefits
- Sick Pay
- Health Cash Plan
- 26 days holiday, increasing with service.
- 5% Employer Pension Contribution
- Life Insurance
- Free On-site parking