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Advocating for persecuted Christians in fulfillment of the ACN (UK) Strategic Plan for Advocacy. Working as part of a dynamic and growing team, this post would enable the successful candidate to expand the advocacy outreach of ACN (UK), while supporting the department’s other responsibilities including press and media work, research and article-writing, and the preparation of fund-raising materials (text and visuals).

ACN (UK) is a Catholic charity, supporting persecuted and suffering Christians around the world.

Job Title - Managing Director of Children’s Services Development and Innovation

Contract - Permanent

Hours - 35 hours per week

Salary - To be negotiated

Location - Coram Campus London

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

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.

About the role

This leadership role reports to the CEO and is the driver in the group for advancing our commercial data, consultancy and membership services for local and national government to advance outcomes across children’s services and related areas.

Coram-I drives advancement of outcomes through data, insight and consultancy services, including the Coram Innovation Incubator whilst CoramBAAF is the leading national professional membership body for adoption, fostering and kinship providing tools, advice as the UK community of practice and policy.

This is a key opportunity for an entrepreneurial and ambitious multi-functional leader with strategic commercial expertise in management consultancy/member services to build on and develop these established platforms by bringing the personal leadership authority and enterprise to develop the business and achieve change in systems, processes and delivery methods to benefit children. 

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing Date: 23.59pm 8th December 2024

Interview Date: To be confirmed

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.

Background

The Royal Scottish Forestry Society, formed in 1854, is an educational charity focussing on promoting the understanding of trees, woods and forestry. 

Every year RSFS puts on what we believe to be the most extensive programme of practical forestry events across Scotland.  The Society has published a semi-academic journal, Scottish Forestry, since 1858 promoting all aspects of good practice in forestry.

Having agreed a refreshed strategy in 2023, RSFS is now looking to increase its delivery resource. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for Scotland’s trees and forests to develop closer links with members, partners and stakeholders. Your experience in operational delivery will allow us to improve our practices and professionalise our delivery to secure a sustainable future for the RSFS.

Who we are looking for

You will be a personable, dynamic self-starter, used to being the first point of contact within the organisation.  As RSFS is a virtual organisation, you must be highly-organised and able to work independently contributing to the overall team outcomes.

The principal functions of the role will be to support the Board in advancing its mission and representing RSFS to members and the community:

• Support our five Regions in planning and delivery of Regional Field Days and the Annual Study Tour;
• Manage the definition, planning and delivery of paid training events;
• Maintain links with members, partners, stakeholders and sector organisations;
• Develop and promote membership of the Society to a broad and relevant constituency;
• Evaluate and implement procedures for RSFS, and as appropriate for Cashel Forest Trust;
• Ensure, in conjunction with our Secretariat, that RSFS remains in compliance with prevailing laws and regulations; and
• Other duties as required by the role.

Outline terms and conditions

• The role is for 21 hours per week;
• A full-time equivalent salary of £45,000 to £55,000, pro rated for the contracted hours, to be agreed depending on experience;
• 28 days paid holiday pro rated for the contracted hours;
• Access to our employee well-being assistance programme.

Location: Hybrid working part London Office (Islington, London) part home working. The post holder will work a minimum of 1 day per week in the office.

Salary: £37,375 per annum  
Hours: 35 hours per week 

This is a full-time permanent position. 

Interviews will be scheduled as and when applications are received. Please apply promptly as the vacancy will close once we have appointed a successful candidate. 

Who we are looking for 

You’ll be joining our Fundraising and Engagement team at an exciting time as we leverage our new, global brand to engage and recruit supporters and raise essential funds to power our work. 

Using your digital marketing and advertising skills, you will lead on planning, delivering and evaluating marketing campaigns with a focus on digital advertising to recruit supporters and promote our activities. 

As a valued member of our determined, ambitious team, you’ll play an important role in driving forward life-changing research to make life better for people living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)  
 
You will be driven by insights and confident developing and managing digital advertising plans to reach your audiences. You will be supporter-focused, collaborative, confident, friendly professional, able to act as both a critical friend and thought partner, providing constructive challenge and feedback to ensure results are achieved. 

Experience required 

• Delivering integrated marketing campaigns 

• Managing a digital advertising schedule

• Building, monitoring and optimising paid for (PPC) advertising campaigns, across a range of platforms and tools, including Meta Ads Manager

• Producing organic social media marketing content to promote and engage activity 

• Working with creative and media buying agency suppliers 

• Providing support to multiple teams across an organisation 

• Producing campaign evaluations and applying learnings 

• Goal orientated with strong negotiation skills 

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to write and think creatively 

• Strong budget management, planning and organisational skills 

About Breakthrough T1D 

Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia. 

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1. 

Employee benefits 

As an employer we offer: 

• Hybrid working arrangements

• Flexible working and will consider compressed hours

• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service

• Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment

• Season ticket and cycle loan

• Pension scheme

• Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates

• Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development 

Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. 

We are looking for an Interim CEO who will be responsible for continuing to action our 2023-2027 strategy.

Job Title: Interim Chief Executive
Location: Bristol/Hybrid
Hours: Part-time – 4 days a week (28 hours)
Contract: 12 months fixed term
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 FTE (£56,000 to £60,000 for 28 hours per week)

Bristol Animal Rescue Centre is seeking an Interim Chief Executive to cover the CEO position during a period of family leave.

About Us:

Our mission is to ensure that animals in need within our community receive the compassion, care and respect they deserve. We are committed to helping, healing and homing animals for as long as they need us.

In the last year alone:

• we provided nearly 24,000 days of care to domestic animals
• we rehomed, or reunited with their owners, nearly 500 animals
• we delivered over 2,600 consultations through our community outreach clinics

About the role:

In 2023 we embarked on an exciting new 5-year strategy “For people, for pets, for Bristol”.  We aim to expand our reach to more animals and residents in Bristol and the surrounding areas through a more comprehensive Community Pet Support Scheme. 

We have a number of key organisational projects that need to be driven through over the next 12 months and so are looking for a strong and authentic leader to work closely with the Chair and Board of Trustees, and lead our Senior Management and Leadership Team, in the delivery of our services and strategic initiatives.

About You:

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• a passion for the protection and wellbeing of animals
• a track record of senior roles in the charity or not for profit sectors managing multi-disciplinary teams
• substantial experience and success in organisational change and programme management
• inspirational leadership and people management skills with a commitment to motivating, multi-functional teams; optimising their knowledge, skills and potential
• a flair for engaging with supporters and internal and external stakeholders
• the skills and experience to maintain the financial viability of the organisation
• substantial experience of setting, monitoring & reviewing objectives, key performance indicators, and standard compliance mechanisms, including evidence-based measurement of improved outcomes

Full details of our current strategy and this role can be found in our attached strategy document and Job Description.

Closing date for applications: 15th December 2024
Interview dates: mid to late January 2025

To apply:

If you feel you have the necessary skills and passion to take this charity to the next stage, we would love to hear from you. Please upload a copy of your CV and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the attached role requirements.

Our aim is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us, and be themselves at work.

Bristol Animal Rescue Centre and Bristol A.R.C. are the working names for RSPCA Bristol & District Branch (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858) and the linked charity the Bristol Dogs and Cats Home (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858-1).

No agencies please.

We are working in partnership with Anvil Arts, an independent charitable trust, and the largest performing arts organisation in Hampshire. They operate three fantastic cultural venues in Basingstoke, including The Anvil (1,400-seat), which is renowned as one of the top 5 concert halls in country. Within the same building is The Forge – an intimate 95-seat studio theatre, and in the heart of the town centre is The Haymarket, a 400-seat theatre set within a Grade II listed building.

Anvil Arts creates a year-round programme encompassing the best in music, performance, cultural education, arts participation, and outreach work. Since opening in 1994, they have sold over 5,000,000 tickets and brought audiences to Basingstoke from as far afield as Argentina, Iceland, Canada, and Japan. 

They are now seeking to appoint a Deputy Chief Executive, a new post in the Executive Leadership Team structure, reporting to the Chief Executive. The postholder will have a tight grasp on the overall operations of Anvil Arts, ensuring the continued growth of their reach and activities. Responsibility for all operational aspects of the artistic programme, strategy development that sets ambitious yet achievable targets that reflect the brand and values of Anvil Arts, driving additional earned revenue opportunities and ensuring that financial and operational capacity matches the organisation’s ambitions, will be expected. 

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following:

• A proven track record of successful management in venue/s or performing arts company operations, including financial oversight.

• Experience in strategic planning, policy development, and decision-making.

• Experience of maximising revenue streams and cost effectiveness. 

• Health and Safety training or qualification, e.g. IOSH Managing Safely. 

• Personal Licence holder. 

We are seeking a dynamic and creative individual, able to balance the strategic and operational aspects of this rewarding role. Great communication and interpersonal skills, and strong leadership qualities, with the capacity to motivate and manage a diverse team will be key.

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

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

• Closing date: 12th January 2025

• Interviews with Anvil Arts: 23rd January onwards 

• Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by close of play on the 16th January prior to shortlisting on the 17th January

Executive Director of Friends of the Earth (England, Wales & Northern Ireland)

Salary: £97,905 per annum

Contract: Permanent 

Hours: Full time (30 hours over 4 days) 
Location: London-based or commutable to London (minimum weekly), with some other UK travel as required.

Plus benefits.

Can you lead Friends of the Earth in our mission to achieve climate justice?

We are seeking to appoint an Executive Director to lead Friends of the Earth (England, Wales & Northern Ireland) at a crucial domestic and international moment for climate, environmental and social justice.

You will motivate, inspire and build the capacity of a growing and diverse network of people coming together to transform our environment into one which is flourishing, sustainable, and socially just.

You will do this as a passionate and effective advocate for an environment that’s getting better, a safer climate, abundant nature, healthy air, water and food. We work from the grassroots to the global in communities throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland to playing our part in the international network of our sister organisations around the world.

We are looking for someone with established credibility and standing within the environmental and/or social justice sectors, someone able to inspire our activists, staff and allies, and to attract funding and resources to enable our vital work; someone with outstanding strategic vision and organisational leadership as well as a collaborative approach to build and deliver transformative work internally and externally.

With exceptional communication and relationship skills and an empathetic approach, you will inspire and lead our engagement across the political landscape and engage with a widening range of communities. Fostering equity, diversity and inclusion, including our commitment to becoming an anti-racist organization, you will be key to our work in pursuit of a just and sustainable world for all.

CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY 2nd JANUARY 2025 (AT 23.59)

 For more information please read the information pack. 

HOW TO APPLY AND KEY DATES

Please apply by sending a curriculum vitae, supporting statement and Equality & Diversity form to the recruitment team, see how to apply.

Your supporting statement should be no more than 2 pages of A4 and address the key requirements of the person specification with relevant examples of your experience and outline why you are interested in the post.  Please state if you wish to be considered under Disability Confident.

To ease administration, please combine into a single Word document. Please do not use PDF format.

We are undertaking direct recruitment via this process. Additionally, Oxford HR are assisting us via an executive search process. If you are engaged with that, please continue to route your application via them. All applications will be reviewed jointly.

Key dates: 

Closing date: Thursday 2nd January 2025 (at 23:59)

First stage

1st Interviews:  Wednesday 15th/ Thursday 16th January 2025 (online via Teams meeting) 

Second stage

Meetings with key stakeholders: Wednesday 22nd/ Thursday 23rd January 2025 (online via Teams meetings) This will include meetings with representatives of our Boards, management, staff, Nations and the recognised union (Unite).

2nd Interviews: Wednesday 29th/ Thursday 30th January 2025 (in person at our London office)

             

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance including a 4-day working week with no loss of pay, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture. 

Our staff body is currently under-representative of People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ people and people with long term conditions or impairments. We are committed to eroding these historic barriers, so as to create a movement in which people from all walks of life see themselves in, and so we particularly encourage you to apply if you belong to one of these groups or sit at multiple intersections of disadvantage. We are committed to the Disability Confident standard and will guarantee an interview to any candidates who declare a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Friends of the Earth staff who publicly represent Friends of the Earth (including all campaigners) are not allowed to also represent a political party. This is to ensure that there can be no confusion in the minds of the public about Friends of the Earth's party-political independence. Affected staff should also seek permission from the Senior Management Team if they wish to hold a non-public facing official role in a political party. If this is an issue, please do raise this with us as soon as possible.

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all.

Who We’re Looking For and why join us

At Refugee Legal Support (RLS), we seek a visionary and compassionate leader to become our first Executive Director. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape the future of a values-driven legal organisation that stands in solidarity with people on the move. 

With our current strategy concluding in 2025, we’re looking for a leader who can build on our strong foundations and guide the development of our next strategic plan, ensuring organisational cohesion at every step of this journey. You will bring strategic vision, expertise, and a collaborative approach to drive RLS’s future direction, strengthen anti-racist practices and accountability whilst empowering teams across Greece, the UK, and Northern France.

This role uniquely combines strategic oversight with hands-on work, bridging urgent client needs with long-term systemic change. For a leader passionate about migrant justice and equity, this is a career-defining opportunity to sustain and grow RLS’s mission while shaping its future.

Role Overview: 

The Executive Director is a new role for RLS. The successful candidate will lead RLS through its next phase of development, providing strategic leadership, promoting organisational cohesion and accountability whilst driving the fulfilment of our mission. As a representative and advocate for RLS, the Executive Director will oversee key areas such as organisational development, strategic planning, fundraising, robust financial planning, risk management, staff well-being, and external relations.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Organisational Development

   • Review and enhance RLS’s organisational structure and cohesiveness across offices and teams.

   • Implement strategic outcomes to ensure efficient and aligned operations.

2. Strategic Planning

   • Lead on developing and delivering strategic plans in alignment with RLS’s values and mission, incorporating regular reviews.

   • Ensure the sustainability of RLS’s mission and core programmes.

3. Lead the Management Team

   • Guide and support the Management Team, fostering effective collaboration.

   • Promote project integration, efficient delivery, and cross-team development.

   • Embed and promote robust accountability.

4. Governance

   • Work with and leverage the knowledge of the RLS’s Board of Trustees and thematic sub-committees to drive positive change and ensure sustainability.

   • Work with the chair of trustees and relevant subcommittees to maintain, review and improve existing governance structures and delegation schemes to enhance efficiency.

5. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

   • Ensure RLS’s compliance with relevant regulations and effective risk management across operations in collaboration with managers. This includes SQM, OISC, LAA, employment law and regulations in foreign jurisdictions.

6. HR Oversight & Staff Development

   • Oversee HR functions, promote professional growth, and prioritise staff well-being.

   • Foster an inclusive and supportive working environment.

7. Fundraising & Financial Oversight

   • Deliver robust financial planning and drive RLS’s fundraising efforts in collaboration with management team and trustees.

   • Engage with key funders and develop sustainable funding strategies.

8. External Representation & Advocacy

   • Serve as the public face of RLS, advocating for our mission through media, events, and partnerships. Where considered appropriate, the Executive Director will be deputised by members of staff or management in external communications.

   • Act as a key contact for the Board of Trustees, promoting transparent communication between staff, management and board.

9. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

   • Own, review and implement appropriate MEL frameworks and practices. 

   • Implement progressive and compassionate accountability structures to ensure transparency across the organisation.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Proven leadership in an organisation focused on human rights, migration, or a related sector.

• Strong strategic planning and organisational development experience, ideally in a fast-growing setting.

• Experience of fundraising and financial management within the third sector.

• Experience leading remote, diverse teams and implementing inclusive HR practices.

• Deep understanding of the immigration and asylum landscape in the UK and Europe.

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to represent RLS effectively to partners and the public.

• Be responsive

• Culturally sensitive

• Have a strong commitment to advancing migrant justice.

• A dynamic and innovative self-starter.

• Be highly organised.

• Be an active listener and a progressive leader.

• Be objective and apply good judgement in difficult situations.

• Fluent in English.

• The successful candidate will be required to obtain an enhanced DBS certificate (we cover the cost). However, a criminal record is not necessarily a barrier to recruitment but should be disclosed on application;

• Have the right to work in the UK.

Desirable:

• Deep understanding and/or experience of working in an international context.

• A qualified practising or non-practising lawyer in the area of immigration and/ or human rights.

• Lived experience related to migration, or legal knowledge in immigration and asylum.

• Language skills relevant to our areas of operation, particularly Greek or French.

• Experience and understanding of pro bono legal projects.

• Experience in public speaking, media engagement, or international advocacy.

We are recruiting a Community Development Officer to engage key partners and stakeholders in the region providing support, training and education to create suicide safer communities.

What you will do:

· Identify, develop and maintain effective partnerships with local communities, volunteers and key partners across the region to engage them in the prevention of young suicide.

· Proactively promote suicide prevention including raising the profile of PAPYRUS and engaging with those personally affected by young suicide.

· Equip a wide range of stakeholders to enable them to create sustainable suicide safer communities through the provision of tailored support, training and education.

· Deliver training and awareness raising products to a variety of groups including professionals, parents, young people, volunteers and other trainers.

· Contribute to the development and review of projects, and education and training products, in line with strategic plans.

· Record, monitor and report on data to evaluate our projects and demonstrate impact.

· Represent the charity at events including conferences, panels, working groups and through media channels as required.

To be successful in this role you will have:

· Previous experience working in a community setting, delivering information and training sessions, leading workshops or educational activities

· A proven track record of networking and building and managing effective relationships, tailoring the approach to meet the differing needs of the audience

· Experience as a qualified ASIST Trainer or willingness to gain qualification and experience

· Experience of using your own initiative and creativity to develop a project, programme or area of work

· Excellent time management skills and ability to manage a diverse workload

· The ability to travel to different locations across London and the South of England to attend meetings, events and deliver training.

Please visit the careers site for the full job description and person specification for the role.

Salary: £30,559 per annum (Scale SCP 18) progressing by increments to £33,366 per annum (Scale SCP 23). As this is a London-based role, the post-holder will receive an additional Cost of Living Allowance which is £5,000 per annum.

Hours: 36 hours per week  

Location: London (7-9 Bream’s Buildings, London, EC4A 1DT) with travel across the South of England

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership and enhanced sick pay. Please visit our website for more details.

Closing date: Sunday 8th December 2024 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications so, please submit your application as soon as possible.

PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.

Role description: 

We are seeking a skilled individual to join our Fundraising Team as a Trusts and Foundations Officer. You will play a pivotal role in maximising income from grant-giving organisations.

You will work strategically and have responsibility for identifying and approaching trusts and foundations, building a high-quality pipeline to meet fundraising targets and provide excellent stewardship.  You will collaborate with teams across the charity and University Hospital Southampton to develop compelling proposals and produce high quality reports. 

Main Responsibilities: 

• Manage a prospect pool of trusts and foundations with the aim to secure mid and high value gifts and submit a minimum of 8 applications a month.

• Proactively identify funding opportunities, identifying new prospects from our database, networks and to build a robust Trusts pipeline.

• Monitor resources such as but not limited to Databases such as FundsOnline, the charity commission website and funding newsletters 

• Ensure a consistent pipeline movement for prospects within the role's portfolio. 

• Create network maps of donors and senior volunteers to ensure we can maximise the opportunities available through our highest value philanthropic relationships. 

• Drive and develop high-quality and effective funding proposals to Trusts and Foundations, with a key focus on securing multi-year commitments. 

• Provide stewardship reports to an excellent standard in collaboration with staff from across University Hospital Southampton. Ensure tight grant management and utilisation with clinical teams for reporting. 

• Create solicitation plans for all key relationships which are regularly reviewed at portfolio review meetings. Travel and meet with funders when relevant and necessary. 

• Maximise gift opportunities to deliver against agreed targets and objectives.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including Trustees, charity colleagues, donors, nurses, doctors and clinicians. 

• Ensure accurate records are maintained on Southampton Hospitals Charity database. (Beacon) 

• Contribute to financial forecasting and income projections and develop annual action plan of application submissions. 

• Assist with organising stewardship events for funders and confidently represent Southampton Hospitals Charity at external events and in conversations with funders. 

• Undertake any other roles or responsibilities that may be reasonably required 

Person Specification: 

Knowledge and experience 

• Experience of working within a charity in a similar role OR the ability to demonstrate an understanding of the role and transferable skills. 

• Research experience with strong skills and the ability to demonstrate a methodical approach with keen attention to detail 

• Experience of maintaining relationships with funders and providing tailored donor care and stewardship plans

• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to produce compelling and high-quality proposals and reports 

• Excellent verbal communication skills with experience in face-to-face meetings and telephone calls with funders

• Creativity, innovation and resourcefulness to identify opportunities to access information within data protection rules. 

• Strong prospect research skills and experience of building a robust pipeline 

Skills, abilities, and behaviours 

• Highly professional and organised with excellent attention to detail 

• Influencing and negotiation skills 

• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and work to targets and deadlines

• IT literate, including the ability to use Microsoft packages

• Proven experience of database management, accurate and timely data entry and recording Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders

• Results focused

• Experience of CRM (Beacon used) 

Are you passionate about advising, advocating, or guiding local communities?
Ready to take your career to new heights with one of the UK’s most impactful charities?

Join us in empowering communities and making a lasting difference.

We’re looking for a dedicated Case Officer to manage casework and provide direct support, advice, and guidance to beneficiaries on a wide range of issues including health, social care, employment, benefits, statutory support, and housing.

In this role, you will assess the needs of beneficiaries and collaborate with regional specialist teams and external service providers to ensure that support is delivered in an integrated and effective way. You will also develop creative, tailored solutions, drawing on contributions from volunteers, our members, and branches to meet beneficiaries' unique needs.

Additionally, you will work closely with the Casework Services Manager and Head of Welfare to identify and address local beneficiary needs, helping shape the commissioning of specialist services. You will advise beneficiaries on available support and assist them in accessing the services they need, while maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of statutory benefits. Building strong connections with local organizations to reach beneficiaries in the community will also be a key part of your work.

The role is primarily homebased with will have regular travel around the London region for internal meetings and visiting beneficiaries, therefore you will need to live in a location that allows reasonable travel around this area.

There will also be occasional travel nationally to attend training / meetings.

For more information, see Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.

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Fundraising Officer (Retention)

Salary£35,437

LocationLondon/Hybrid

Weekly Hours35

The Vacancy

Job Title: Fundraising Officer (Retention)

Location: London/Hybrid

Salary: £35,437

Weekly Hours: 35

Reference: YMC1063379

Are you passionate about making a difference through fundraising? Do you thrive on building relationships, creating impactful campaigns, and engaging supporters to help improve lives? If so, this is the perfect role for you. YMCA England & Wales is looking for a motivated Fundraising Officer (Retention) to join our dynamic Public Fundraising Team and play a key role in supporting vulnerable young people across England and Wales. 

What you’ll do

In this role you will focus on retaining and growing our base of regular and cash donors. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring our supporters feel valued and connected to the transformative work of YMCA. 

Working within the Retention Team, you’ll: 

Create Engaging Campaigns: Develop compelling fundraising materials, including cash appeals, newsletters, emails and loyalty programmes, to enhance the supporter experience. 

Lead Retention Strategies: Implement targeted strategies to encourage donors to stay engaged and upgrade their support over time. 

Manage Key Projects: Oversee exciting initiatives like a new email welcome journey, testing matrix and upgrade strategies.

Leverage Data Insights: Use supporter feedback and profiles to inform decision-making, ensuring campaigns are data-driven and audience-focused. 

Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with colleagues, agencies, and suppliers to deliver seamless campaigns that inspire action. 

Who we are looking for

We’re seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual with: 

Fundraising or Marketing Expertise: Experience in donor retention, direct marketing, or individual giving is essential. 

Strong Project Management Skills:  Ability to juggle multiple campaigns, manage timelines, and liaise with diverse stakeholders. 

Data-Driven Decision-Making: Skilled in using data and audience insights to inform strategies and campaigns. 

Excellent Communication Skills: Confident in producing engaging copy and working collaboratively with teams and suppliers. 

A Passion for the YMCA Mission: Alignment with our values and a drive to support young people in achieving brighter futures. 

About Us 

The YMCA is a global movement, the world’s oldest and largest youth charity, operating in over 120 countries and reaching more than 65 million people. In England and Wales, our federation comprises 85 independent YMCAs working locally to support young people to belong, contribute, and thrive. YMCA England & Wales acts as the national council, providing support, enabling development, and being a unified voice with Government and decision-makers. 

At YMCA, we focus on empowering young people while delivering a wide range of community-based services to meet local needs. Our cash programme is an integral part of this mission, providing critical unrestricted funds to support our work. We are part of a worldwide movement with a strong and recognised presence in the UK.

Fundraising at YMCA England & Wales has three pillars:

• Fundraising for distribution through initiatives such as our RoomSponsor programme
• Fundraise to support YMCAs and fund our policy, campaign and research work, that changes the lives of young people
• Help YMCAs fundraise themselves by providing assets, propositions and advice for local YMCA fundraisers

Please apply today with CV and cover letter and help us continue to build a better future for young people across England & Wales.

Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.

Team: Advocacy

Location: Remote - commutable distance to Cardiff

Work pattern: Mon-Fri, 7 hours per day

Salary: Up to £36,649 per year

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Advocacy and Government Relations Officer for Wales:

- Lead engagement with the Welsh Government and MSs

- Support engagement with the UK Parliament

- Monitor parliamentary activity daily and conducting online research

- Preparing position statements and responses to external policy developments

- Developing public-facing charity campaigns including online resources, organising events and delivering presentations

- Media spokesperson for Cats Protection

About the Advocacy team:

You will be working as part of the Advocacy & Government Relations team in the Advocacy & Influence Directorate. The team is made up of 8 members who work across the whole of the UK speaking up for cats. Our campaigns change laws to better protect the health and welfare of cats.

What we’re looking for in our Advocacy and Government Relations Officer for Wales:

- Experience of advocacy, public affairs or influencing work (which may include campaigns), ideally in Wales

- Lives within a commutable distance of Cardiff or willing to relocate to the area

- Experience of policy work and research

- Experience of dealing with high profile/ VIP individuals e.g. Ministers, MSs, MPs, MSPs, MLAs, Government Officials, Local Councillors and officers, corporate executives; professional organisations

- Proven ability to multi-task and work independently on own initiative, accurately and under pressure

- Experience of effective use of social media and the internet in an advocacy/campaign context

- A confident communicator with good written and oral skills; and great people skills

- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to be flexible and adaptable

- Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office – Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

- Full, valid, UK  driving licence

What we can offer you:

- range of health benefits

- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service

- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing

- Access to a wide range of internal and external learning and development opportunities

- A friendly and supportive team

- and much more

Application closing date: 8th December 2024

Virtual interview date: 18th & 19th December 2024

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. Anonymised application form

2. Video screening

3. Virtual interview

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.

We are recruiting a Community Development Officer to engage key partners and stakeholders in East Midlands and Cambridgeshire tailoring support, training and education to create suicide safer communities.

What you will do:

· Identify, develop and maintain effective partnerships with local communities, volunteers and key partners across the region to engage them in the prevention of young suicide.

· Proactively promote suicide prevention including raising the profile of PAPYRUS and engaging with those personally affected by young suicide.

· Equip a wide range of stakeholders to enable them to create sustainable suicide safer communities through the provision of tailored support, training and education.

· Deliver training and raise awareness of products to a variety of groups including professionals, parents, young people, volunteers and other trainers.

· Contribute to the development and review of projects, and education and training products, in line with the Strategic Plans.

· Contribute to and promote campaigns, training and opportunities as outlined in the Area and Strategic Plans.

To be successful in this role you will have:

· Previous experience working in a community setting, delivering information and training sessions, leading workshops or educational activities

· A proven track record of networking and building and managing effective relationships, tailoring the approach to meet the differing needs of the audience

· Experience as a qualified ASIST Trainer or willingness to gain qualification and experience

· Experience of using own initiative and creativity to develop a project, programme or area of work

· The ability to travel to different locations across West Midlands, West Mercia and Staffordshire  to attend meetings, events and deliver training.

· A degree or professional qualification in Education, Counselling, Training, Psychology, Community Development or Youth Work

Please visit the careers site for the full job description and person specification for the role.

Salary: £30,559 per annum (SCP 18) progressing by increments to £33,366 per annum (SCP 23)

Hours: 36 hours per week

Location: Birmingham, with travel across West Midlands, West Mercia and Staffordshire

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership, enhanced sick pay and enhanced parental pay. Please visit our website for more details.

Closing date: Sunday 8th December 2024

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications so, please submit your application as soon as possible.

PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.