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An opportunity has arisen to join Crimestoppers. We are currently recruiting a Head of Business Development & Fundraising based in our Head office in The London Borough of Sutton (hybrid working). You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £55,000 per annum plus generous additional benefits.

At Crimestoppers we believe everyone has the right to feel safe from crime, wherever they live. Hundreds of thousands of people trust us each year with their crime information by calling in or using our untraceable online form.

Crimestoppers is a charity which gives people the power to speak up about crime targeting them, their communities and the most vulnerable people in society. Our reporting line and website gives the public the confidence and ability to pass on vital information in total anonymity. Every day approximately 1,800 people contact us about crimes including knives, drugs, child exploitation and fraud.

Our charity gives people the power to speak up and stop crime, 100% anonymous. Always.

Benefits of becoming our Head of Business Development & Fundraising:

• 30 days annual leave - with 3 days to be taken between Christmas and New Year (plus bank holidays)
• Hybrid working – Three days in the office, core office days are Monday and Wednesday, 2 days from home.
• 3 days paid volunteering leave
• Access to benefits platform CS Advantage & Tickets for Good
• Employee Assistance Programme - Wisdom
• 4% pension contributions, with salary exchange option

About the role: 

As the Head of Business Development & Fundraising, you will be selling Crimestoppers’ commercial services to prospects and upselling to existing partners; working closely with/supporting BD account management and support functions (Marcoms, Contact Centre, Legal/Finance) within the organisation to ensure the smooth implementation of new partnerships in line with our charitable objectives.

Main Responsibilities of the Head of Business Development & Fundraising role:

• Ensure a continuous pipeline of prospects which are converted into income to achieve our in-year net financial objectives.
• Oversee completion of all new Business Development contractual documentation with co-agreed amendments; hand-over of all relevant documentation/contact details.
• Work closely with other key interlocutors and including Marcoms, the Contact Centre and Regional Managers to ensure that each potential partnership meets our due diligence criteria and is line with the strategic objectives of the charity. 
• Line manages and provides clear guidance to the Business Development Account Managers on new partnerships enabling them to efficiently implement new client service initiatives, while maintaining and developing existing partnerships. 
• Where appropriate lead on non-commercial income opportunities supporting Operations e.g. statutory. non-statutory and law enforcement bodies/organisations. 
• Takes a lead in developing partnerships that address major Crimestoppers’ crime priorities in line with our strategy. 
• Take the lead on the cultivation of new leads by developing own income networks, maximising opportunities through existing third-party relationships, and Crimestoppers’ events. They must also show evidence of being a strong self-starter. 

What we're looking for in our Head of Business Development & Fundraising:

• Proven ability in new business sales and closing deals that deliver return on investment (ROI) targets
• Strategic thinker who can see the bigger picture in order to develop new opportunities and increase the financial value of clients
• Honed communication skills for internal, commercial, statutory, non-statutory, trade body associations
• Ability to take a firm lead on the development, implementation and appropriateness of commercial partnerships
• Understanding of marketing communications and/or an Operational (Contact Centre) environment
• Ability to see and envisage solutions for our partners/clients
• Able to understand and respect different experience within the organisation in order to gain the best financial results for the charity

To apply, please submit your Covering Letter and CV. In your covering letter please outline how you meet the specific skills, knowledge, experience, and qualifications required.

Applications close: 11th March 2025

Interviews: Provisionally set for the 19th March 2025. Successful applicants will be notified after the shortlist process.

No agencies please.

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The Support Services team is integral to ensuring the success of ACN (UK). From managing the ACN offices, to providing all the back-office functions, Support Services enables the rest of the organisation to fulfil its operational objectives.

The Support Services Administrator will be responsible for managing invoices, handling post and couriers, providing hospitality services, assisting with procurement, booking rooms and spaces, overseeing facilities, assisting with event preparation, maintaining documentation, and supporting various systems.

PA

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work for an organisation that makes a difference? An organisation that nurtures, encourages development and rewards staff for their hard work. 

If the answer is yes, we have an incredible opportunity for you! 

We are seeking a highly efficient and detail orientated Personal Assistant to join the team, in this part-time, hybrid-working role based in Oxfordshire.

Position: Personal Assistant to the Archdeacon of Oxford

Location: Oxford/hybrid

Hours: Part-time, 28 hours (split over 4 or 5 days – exact pattern to be agreed with Archdeacon)

Salary: £22,631.75 - £23.792.92 per annum (FTE £29,906.51 - £31,440.93)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 23 March 2025 at midnight

Interview Date: Thursday 03 April 2025 at Church House Oxford, Langford Locks, Kidlington OX5 1GF

The Role

You will ensure the efficient operation of the Oxford Archdeaconry office through confidential PA, secretarial, and administrative support, including effective diary management, managing correspondence, supporting meetings, handling emails, taking minutes and facilitating events. 

This is a varied and interesting role where you will also have the opportunity to organise a range of events. 

You do not need to be a practising Christian or have a faith to work with here - around 50% of staff are not practising Christians but are comfortable with the Christian ethos. However, all staff do have a desire to make a difference.

About You

You will have experience of providing PA support at a senior leadership level. Your excellent organisational skills will enable you to self-motivate, plan, and prioritise tasks effectively to meet deadlines and perform under pressure. Proficiency in IT, particularly Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams, along with previous database management experience will be crucial for success in this role. 

Your strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently will ensure the smooth operation of the office and enable you to flourish within this small team.

We invite motivated, detail-oriented PA’s with a positive attitude, flexible work style, and eagerness to learn to apply for this exciting opportunity. This role offers professional growth and the chance to contribute to a dynamic team within an organisation that values a safe and spiritually enriching environment. 

Benefits and rewards include:

• 25 days holiday per annum, pro rata, rising each year by one day to a maximum of 30 days

• In addition to the statutory UK public holidays, the Diocese offers three privilege days

• Hybrid working

• Free parking and subsidised on-site café

• Generous employer pension contribution of 12.5% which includes death in service benefit (5% Employee Salary Sacrifice Contribution)

• Electric car and cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes

• Access to wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme

• Enhanced family-friendly policies and a generous sick pay provision

• Access to low-interest financial services from Churches Mutual Credit Union including loans

• An attractive modern working environment

The Organisation

The Diocese is the administrative area of the Church, broadly speaking, covers the three counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. There are 815 churches in the Diocese – more than any other diocese in the Church of England. So, in many ways the best description is that it is the family of the 55,000 or so regular worshippers in these churches.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. If you do not hear from us, your application has not been successful.

We want our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion for all to be reflected in the composition of staff. We are particularly keen to receive applications from candidates from communities currently underrepresented in the diocese.

You may also have experience in areas such as PA, Personal Assistant, Director PA, Pa to the CEO, Senior PA, Lead PA, Executive Assistant, EA, Administrator, Senior Administrator, Office Administrator, Administration Manager, Admin Support.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

People International works in wider Central Asia, which is the least reached large region of the world with the gospel and also has the fewest number of gospel workers per capita in comparison. All the countries in which we work are Muslim background and, in nearly every country, 99% of the population has never heard the Good News of a Saviour.

The current UK Director of People International has decided to step down in mid-2025 after 6 years in the role. We are seeking godly candidates with a passion for mission, who are self-starting and have the experience and ability to lead the UK arm of the mission.

• The role requires travel in the UK and occasionally overseas
• It involves deputation and preaching in UK churches 
• Mobilising new workers
• Leading the UK staff team.

The PI office is in Tunbridge Wells, Kent but remote working from an alternative location can be accommodated.

Applicants must have right to work in the UK.

Closing Date: 15th March 2025

Data Selections Analyst

£37581 - £39,500pa

Hours: 35

Woking / Hybrid Working

This is a UK based contract and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Evidence of your Right to Work will be checked prior to interview.

At WWF-UK we’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team via our website.

About the role

We’re looking to recruit a Data Selections Analyst to join our Data Services team and help ensure we have a data-driven and supporter-centric approach to fundraising, campaigning and engagement facilitated by maximising the use of our CRM and associated data systems.

As Data Selections Analyst, you will collaborate with stakeholders to create and deliver effective communications journeys across supporter audiences. This will involve taking responsibility for building and delivering complex data selections as well as personalised and dynamic communications.  You will aid data-driven decision making across WWF-UK by creating dashboards and supporting self-service reporting through our data visualisations tools too. Important will be the ability to ensure that the quality and integrity of data held and supplied is maintained to the highest standard. You will also help users of the supporter database across the organisation via our Data Services helpdesk and training sessions as needed.

We’re looking for someone with:

· Experience of multi-channel campaign selections & automated supporter journeys.

· Experience of using Apteco FastStats & PeopleStage tools to deliver communications journeys.

· Experience of using data visualisation tools like Power BI or Apteco’s Orbit.

· Experience of providing information and advice internally/externally.

· Experience of managing effective relationships with key users/suppliers internally/externally.

· Practical knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint & flexibility to learn new IT systems & applications

· Good communication, interpersonal & time management skills.

Benefits, rewards & location

The salary for this role is £37,581--£39,500pa. We also offer a full benefits and rewards package including:

· Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays

· Flexible working options

· 7.5% employer contribution to pension, increased to 10% with employee contribution.

· Training and development opportunities

· Regular wellbeing initiatives.

This role is hybrid and you’ll be required to be in the office 20% of your contracted hours. The job is based at our UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey. The Living Planet Centre is one of the greenest buildings in the UK, and you’ll hot desk among trees and gardens.

About WWF-UK

We’re a global conservation charity with hundreds of projects around the world and millions of supporters. 

At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left is not enough – we’re now in a race to restore the natural world and prevent catastrophic climate change before it’s too late. And it’s a race we can still win. 

We’re courageous and passionate about fighting for the future we want to see – a world where people and nature can thrive. 

We were born out of passion and science, and for more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We operate with integrity, collaboratively and with respect for those we work alongside. 

How to apply and the recruitment process

Please click on the link and apply via our website by completing the application form and submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement to highlight what makes you a good fit for us.

Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work.

Position: Peer Support Worker – Referral & Assessment Hub
Contract Length: 1 year fixed term (possible extension)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Band 3 - £24,071 per annum
Base: Cromwell House, Salford M6 & community venues
Annual Leave: 27 days per annum plus 8 bank holidays. 3 hours wellbeing time per month plus birthdays off.

Are you passionate about helping others and making a real difference in people's lives? We are looking for a dedicated Peer Support Worker to join our dynamic team at the Referral & Assessment Hub.

About Us:

Since 1972, Mind in Salford has been providing mental health and wellbeing support to the local community, working to reduce mental health stigma. Mind in Salford is an independent charity and we are very proud to be affiliated with the Mind federation.

About the Service:

The Referral & Assessment Hub is a new and exciting addition to mental health support in Salford. Providing a same day response to community referrals and ensuring people get appropriate care and treatment at the right time. The Referral & Assessment Hub is a partnership between Living Well Salford, the community based Specialist Teams and the VCSE.

Role Overview:

As a Peer Support Worker in the Referral & Assessment Hub, you will play a vital role in providing practical, emotional, and peer-based support to individuals with mental health issues. You will use your experience to offer hope and encouragement to those in similar situations. You will assist users of the service to help to them understand available resources and navigating systems for ongoing support.

Closing date: Tuesday 18th March 2025 at 5pm.

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.

Mind in Salford is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities and those from marginalized and underrepresented groups.

We work with children and adults who may be at risk of abuse and therefore everyone is subject to a DBS check (level of check is dependent on the nature of the role) and receipt of two satisfactory references.

No agencies please.

Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. We’re one of the largest student-led organisations in the UK and a charity with over 52,000 members. With a staff team of more than 120, a range of services including advice, sports, representation, volunteering and an annual turnover of more than £16m, we’re a growing organisation making impact for our members. 

We are seeking two individuals to offer proactive support and information to UCL students who have experienced sexual violence, sexual harassment, gender-based violence and domestic abuse at any point in their lives. The Office for Students have recently introduced a new condition of registration for universities in relation to harassment and sexual misconduct (Condition E6) and this condition with come into force on 1 August 2025. The Advice Service offers a non-judgmental, safe and confidential space for students to seek advice and these Advisors will empower students to make informed choices regarding reporting options and support they wish to access, either through the university or external services. 

The role is a full time and permanent contract. This role is also a hybrid working role, where 40% of the role will be on campus based.

Have you got demonstrable experience of working with individuals who have experienced one or more of the following: sexual violence, harassment, gender-based violence and domestic abuse? Have you got understanding of the impact of sexual violence and sexual harassment on survivors, and how to support them with a trauma informed approach? If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you. 

Our ideal candidate will be a point of contact for the Advice Service, providing support to all UCL students (which may also include recent graduates or confirmed students yet to enroll) who have experienced sexual violence, harassment, gender-based violence and domestic abuse. The right candidate will provide high quality and accurate advice and information to students using the Advice Service, through casework, support and advocacy. The successful role holder will proactively stay informed and maintain knowledge of developments in areas impacting casework, including UCL regulations and external policy and legislation changes, to ensure that all advice and information given is up-to-date and accurate.

ABOUT US

We are National Energy Action (NEA) – and our vision is to end fuel poverty; our work to improve and promote energy efficiency brings social, environmental, housing and employment benefits.  We believe everyone should be able to afford to keep their homes warm and safe, however, low incomes, high energy bills and poor energy efficiency currently deny this to millions of households across the UK.  Never has this been more important than today.

NEA’s teams are friendly, knowledgeable and are dedicated to what we do.  We are proud of our expertise and proud of the service we deliver to our clients.

We offer colleagues a friendly, rewarding workplace and the chance to build a worthwhile career with a not-for-profit organisation that is proud to make a genuine difference to people’s lives each and every day.

THE ROLE

At a time of unprecedented demand for our services at NEA we have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join us in the position of Training and Assessment Officer to work on a full-time basis, 37 hours per week, the contract is a 2-year fixed term contract with the possibility of becoming permanent.

As part of NEA’s Development and Partnerships Directorate, you will report to NEA’s Training Programme Delivery Manager.

Acting as course tutor and examiner, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering NEA’s training courses and qualifications to a wide range of organisations, including local authorities, housing associations, voluntary and community groups, and commercial organisations across England and the wider UK.  Our courses cover key issues associated with fuel poverty, fuel debt, affordable warmth, low carbon technologies and practical energy efficiency advice.

Our Training and Assessment Officers assist in the development of future assessment-based qualifications and have the ability to recognise new areas of opportunity; designing, developing and producing engaging and innovative training presentations and material as appropriate, for face-to-face and online delivery of current and future training and assessment products.

This role requires a relevant training or education qualification and recent demonstrable experience of delivering adult training. Ideally, you will also have experience or knowledge of fuel poverty, community development, debt or money advice, consumer issues and/or housing.

The post requires an element of flexibility as Training and Assessment Officers will on occasion be required to work outside of normal office hours and away from home; driving will sometimes be required.

This post provides an exciting and rewarding opportunity to help the charity deliver its work programme as a major national provider of energy advice services whilst developing and working on projects that bring social benefits and improvements to the well-being of low income and vulnerable householders whilst also meeting environmental goals.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrable experience of adult training delivery, course design and development, and hold a relevant training or education qualification.

The right candidate will be engaging with excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. You will have sound presentation skills and a creative and structured approach to training delivery.

You will be highly organised, self-motivated and have the ability to work individually and collaboratively as part of a team.

It is important that the successful candidate shares NEA’s core values, and you should be able to demonstrate a commitment to the aims and objectives of NEA and the eradication of fuel poverty. Experience or knowledge of fuel poverty, community development, debt or money advice, consumer issues or housing is desirable.

It would be beneficial for the successful candidate to have experience of working with vulnerable householders, low-income and/or other disadvantaged groups however, this is not essential.

Home working and office-based locations are available depending on proximity to an NEA office.  Post holders must be resident within the UK and be able to provide their Right to Work in the UK. 

WE ARE OFFERING

• £31,068 – £35,836 per annum (Points 18-25) plus London weighting of £3,300 if applicable. New appointments are usually made at the starting point of the scale.
• 11½% non-contributory pension.
• 25 days annual leave (FTE) plus additional days in between Christmas New Year Period when our offices close; plus all local public holidays (within the region you are based) per annum.
• Flexible working arrangements including the opportunity for Hybrid working.
• Enhanced family friendly payments.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

The closing date for all applications is 12:00 noon Monday 10 March. We anticipate interviewing in the 2 weeks following Monday 17th March 2025. Full details of the posts and an application form are available on our website.

How to apply:

Apply online by clicking 'apply via website'.

Please note CVs will not be accepted as part of the application process.  No recruitment agency or advertising enquiries, please.

Please be aware that National Energy Action is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore, the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.

NEA aims to be an equal opportunities employer.  We welcome applications from all people with the necessary skills and experience for the post.Charity Registration No. 290511.  Company Registration No:  01853927

About the role

This role will lead on the strategic development of the London community repair network. Building on the 40+ groups and volunteers that have grown over the last 13 years, you will help to develop and strengthen the network.

This will include understanding and addressing challenges faced by the groups, developing a monitoring and evaluation framework and strategically addressing barriers to engagement so that anyone who wishes to can benefit from community repair in London. 

Working with the London network, you will help to increase the number of community repair events on offer to Londoners, strengthen the volunteer community, and get more people involved in community repair.

You will work with the volunteers in the network and with external partners that can help new audiences to get involved. You will deliver events and opportunities commissioned by local authorities, developing the offer and increasing income from paid activity. 

Job Description

Management of the London network

• Develop and deliver a strategy for strengthening and growing the London community repair network over the next 3 years

• Develop and deliver an insights, monitoring and evaluation framework to identify needs within the London network and barriers to diverse groups volunteering and participating in repair events. You will have support from an expert consultant for this. 

• Develop and deliver a recruitment, training and skillshare program to address the needs identified, with freelance support.

• Develop and deliver a strategy for supporting new community repair groups to start up in new parts of London, working with local authority and community group partners.

• Scope revenue streams to support this work on an ongoing basis, and develop a business plan for income generation to support this work 

• Assume budgetary responsibility for all London network activities.

Relationship management

• Build and maintain a relationship with community repair event hosts and other members of the network

• Support existing and new London Restart Party hosts to use our online tools, collect and share data about impact, access equipment and recruit volunteers 

• Regularly improve and streamline existing volunteer recruitment and onboarding journeys

• Develop new approaches, and build relationships with new partners to engage with a wider London community including young people and people from diverse backgrounds. 

• Respond to enquiries from and about the London network

Events and resources management

• Work with partners and volunteer coordinators to plan and deliver volunteer welcome sessions 

• Lead on the development, organisation and hosting of a calendar of repair events funded by local authority and corporate partners.

• Attend events across London to connect new audiences with the London repair network

• Host social events for the London network, including an annual gathering 

• Update and improve Restart resources used by repair groups

Communications

• Content production for the web, social media, email, and print, including drafting copy, sourcing and editing images at London based events as needed 

• Respond to press and comms requests where requested (for example, providing quotations or facilitating visits from journalists to Restart Parties). This does not necessitate acting as a ‘live’ press spokesperson unless you are comfortable with this.

• Support related projects and perform other ad hoc tasks related to the role 

Person Specification

• Demonstrable experience of strategy development, including gathering and incorporating input from stakeholders

• Strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget, and a creative approach to problem solving

• Proven excellent time and task management, with experience of juggling multiple projects - you’re highly organised, enjoy implementing processes and systems to maximise efficiency and are target driven 

• Experience in monitoring and evaluation of projects to demonstrate impact

• Track record of facilitating successful volunteer-based projects - including experience of successful volunteer recruitment and engagement in community initiatives

• Proven experience of building and maintaining relationships with a range of stakeholders, including tailoring the approach to the needs of the audience

• Demonstrable excellent in-person communication skills - and the ability to interact with and manage members of the public, volunteers and other stakeholders in a variety of practical scenarios.

• Excellent written communication skills, including writing for reports, emails and social media 

• Proven experience of initiating, facilitating and delivering a range of events and activities

• Ability to work well both independently and as a team member, responding well to feedback

• Commitment to The Restart Project’s mission and an interest in sustainability or technology

• A commitment and ability to foster open and accessible ways of working, ensuring that anyone that wishes to can get involved in the London community repair network. 

Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience) p/a
Location: Bradford – Hybrid working
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

Hope Housing has a remarkable opportunity for a forward-thinking Chief Executive Officer to steer the charity through its next chapter, focusing on ending rough sleeping in Bradford, West Yorkshire.

This role will require strong, visionary leadership to inspire a dedicated team and engage with key stakeholders in our mission to provide crisis support, advocacy, and supported housing to those experiencing homelessness.

Founded in 2008, Hope Housing is a Christian charity committed to transforming the lives of the homeless in Bradford. We offer tailored support and work collaboratively with various organisations to ensure that vulnerable individuals receive the assistance they need. Our culture is driven by compassion, collaboration, and a shared faith in the possibility of change

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the organisation with faith, kindness, and compassion.
• Drive growth by securing partnerships and funding opportunities.
• Oversee financial management ensuring sustainable operations.
• Develop and maintain strong collaborations with funders and local organisations.
• Promote a proactive safeguarding culture.
• Empower and support volunteers to enhance community engagement.

Ideal Candidate:

• A visionary leader who can inspire and motivate others.
• Compassionate, with a brave approach to tackling homelessness.
• Creative and proactive in finding innovative solutions.
• Skilled in finance and resource management.
• Experienced in building relationships and networking effectively.
• Passionate about and knowledgeable in the field of homelessness.
• Resilient, calm under pressure, and adaptable to change.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with room for growth.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment, championing diversity.
• Employer contributions of 3% for the first two years of service, 5% thereafter.

If you are passionate about ending homelessness and leading with faith and purpose, we want to hear from you. Apply now to help ensure no one in Bradford is left without a home.

This is a new and hugely exciting role at Chelmsford Cathedral to support the strategy and vision of senior leadership under our new Dean, Jessica Martin. The post offers the opportunity to provide energetic and creative departmental leadership to enable us to deliver a rich programme of cultural events that will support our mission, vitalise our community engagement and generate income from our visitors and audiences. We are committed to providing not only a cultural venue for Chelmsford, but to transforming the Cathedral into a heritage site and cultural hub for the whole Diocese across Essex and East London, and as part of a community of Anglican Cathedrals nationally.

The postholder will work with colleagues to develop a Programme Plan that integrates the arts, mission, welcome and heritage interpretation. They will be responsible for the planning and delivery of cultural and other visitor events and exhibitions, ensuring that they are delivered safely and within budget. They will also contribute to the development of new interpretation strategies and materials to improve visitor experience as well as developing a cohesive merchandise offer to support the programme of events and exhibitions.

– Events Officer

Department – Strategy & Fundraising

Benefits – 8% non-contributary pension, private medical healthcare, life insurance, 25 days annual leave (with additional non-contractual time at Christmas when the office is closed), season ticket loan scheme.

Contract Type – Permanent (Full time), 37.5 hour/week

Location – London office (Lord’s Cricket Ground, St John’s Wood, London, NW8 8QN)

Reporting to – Special Events Manager

Direct reports – None

1) Background

Chance to Shine (CtS) is a national children’s charity. We change young people’s lives through cricket, giving them the opportunity to play, learn and develop through the sport. We keep them physically active, teach them vital skills like teamwork, communication and leadership. And above all, they have fun.

Since 2005 our Chance to Shine Schools programme has helped reverse the decline of cricket in state schools with over seven million boys and girls playing and learning through cricket. Chance to Shine Street supports young people in under-served communities to access and benefit from cricket in a free, inclusive, fun and nurturing environment.

The team adopt a hybrid approach with team members currently working from the office on average 2 days per week.

2) Purpose of the role

The Fundraising Team is tasked with securing new partners and donors and the stewardship of existing supporters across a range of funding streams: Corporate, Events, Trusts and Foundations, Individuals, and statutory funding to support the delivery of CtS programmes.

This role will work with the Special Events Manager to deliver an annual portfolio of fundraising, challenge & beneficiary events as well as supporting with the delivery of corporate partner activations.

The role will primarily:

• Assist with the implementation of CtS events programme
• Manage events as identified by the Special Events Manager
• Lead on the challenge events programme and the stewardship of our challenge event supporters
• Responsible for the organisation and coordination of CtS beneficiary events
• Assist with the delivery of corporate sponsor activation plans
• Assist with the stewardship and prospect research of event supporters

3) Key responsibilities

Special Events

• Co-ordinate logistics for CTS fundraising and organisational events including managing event paperwork and processes, such as invitations and RSVPs
• Manage the fundraising to support the event programme as directed e.g. lead on the delivery of the annual stadium takeover day, golf day and/or other events as required
• Responsible for administrative support for CTS fundraising events including maintaining attendee and gift records on Raisers Edge
• Responsible for proactively sourcing auction items and the fulfilment of said auction items and raffle prizes to be used at CTS and third-party fundraising events, including developing partnerships with potential auction donors (both individual and corporates)
• To effectively manage the tracking, distribution and coordination of all cricket tickets and hospitality associated with auction prizes throughout the year
• To support with sales for CTS events, such as golf days and fundraising dinners, through prospect research
• To recruit and manage volunteers to support CTS fundraising events
• To regularly monitor the events inbox
• To manage and support the delivery of activities that may occur in partnership with other charities
• To co-ordinate and manage invitations to hospitality opportunities
• To co-ordinate and manage evaluation of events
• To produce all event collateral including but not limited to copy for invitations, thank you letters, event programmes, auction cards, flyers and brochures
• Lead on financial elements for CTS events – raising invoices, tracking payments and income

Challenge & Beneficiary Events

• To organise all challenge event activity, including identifying potential challenge event supporters and partnerships
• To provide support to third party supporters raising funds for CTS through beneficiary event activity

General

• To ensure that the CRM database and donor records relating to all events are kept up to date
• To maintain the events section on the website
• To work with the communications team to promote events activity on all digital platforms
• To assist with the design and creation of event materials to promote events.

· To assist with wider fundraising tasks as required
• The role includes supporting at events that occur outside of normal office hours. Time off in lieu will be available

4) Key Relationships

The job holder will liaise with:

• Chief Executive and the CTS Senior Management Team
• Fundraising team
• Impact & Evaluation, Operations, Communications & Digital, and Finance & Resource teams
• Supporters, prospective supporters, ambassadors and suppliers
• Event volunteers

 5) Skills, knowledge & personal competencies

Essential:

• Enthusiasm to embrace Chance to Shine values: Inspiring, ambitious, trusted, inclusive and fun
• Excellent organisation, timekeeping and administrative skills
• Proactive working style with the ability to forward plan and problem solve
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable dealing with stakeholders at all levels
• Self-starter with strong motivation to succeed and ability to work independently in carrying out assigned tasks
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple deadlines 
• Happy to be hands on and get stuck into a variety of tasks
• Creative, energetic, proactive and outgoing
• An ability to spot opportunities
• Able to work extended hours to support events as required (TOIL will be available)

6) Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

· 1-2 years’ experience within events and/or fundraising

A passion for fundraising and events with relevant voluntary or work experience
• Excellent IT skills: knowledge and experience of using MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Full UK driving license and able and willing to travel throughout the UK

Desirable:
• An interest in cricket and/or the sport for good sector
• Experience using CRM/Fundraising Databases (e.g. Raisers edge)
• Knowledge of Adobe InDesign or Canva.

Job title: Waste and Recycling Visitor and Education Centre Coordinator
Salary: £26,865 to £29,927 per annum
Hours: Full Time – 37 hours per week
Location: Waste and Recycling Visitor Education Centre - Campground HWRC, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 + Local Outreach

About us

Groundwork aims to be the UK’s leading regeneration charity, working through partnership to create communities in which people are proud to live and work. This programme will deliver Groundwork’s mission of supporting people to improve their prospects and reach their full potential. As an organisation, we are proud of the effective role that our Community Project Managers play in delivering significant social, environmental and health outcomes with communities across the region.

About the role

Working as a member of Groundwork’s Local Programmes Team the postholder will develop, deliver and sustain programmes of waste education activity and learning and with communities across South Tyne and Wear. The post will be based at the South Tyne and Wear Waste Management Partnership’s (STWWMP) Visitor and Education Centre at the Campground Waste Transfer Station. This facility is operated by SUEZ and is the regions first centre for dedicated waste education opportunities. This post will provide a valuable resource for Groundwork, the Waste Partnership and SUEZ to achieve their respective organisational objectives.

A bit about you

We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced staff member to develop and lead a programme of community waste education activity across the South Tyne and Wear Partnership area as part of the South Tyne and Wear Waste Management Partnership PFI.

You will have a proven track record of successful project development and delivery backed with appropriate qualifications. Excellent communication skills and an ability to build positive working relationships with a diverse range of partners are essential. Experience of waste and recycling initiatives and a passion for working in local communities, ideally in educational and awareness raising settings, are required.

Based in a purpose built facility you will work largely autonomously to engage and encourage school visits and community ownership. You will develop and deliver an exciting programme of waste education sessions suitable for a range of centre users. Working five days a week the post will require outreach work across the South Tyne and Wear area as well as regular evening and weekend work.

Closing date: Midnight on Thursday 13th March 2025 
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure endorsed by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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.

Make yourself at home

We want you to be yourself at Groundwork and we value everything that makes you unique. We recognise and celebrate your difference and together we make Groundwork a special and great place to work. As a Disability Confident employer we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role.

At Groundwork we ensure that we provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to take part in any activity or service that we organise. We are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and comprehensive process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all the people we appoint are suitable to work with our children, young people and adults

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship – the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

No agencies please.

Position: Neuro Physiotherapist
Type: Part-time (12 hours a week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland office
Salary: Starting from £35,825 per annum FTE (£12,282 per annum actual for 12 hours per week)
Salary Band: Band 2*, Professional/Technical
*you’ll start at our entry point salary of £12,282 (FTE £35,825) per annum, increasing to £13,050 (FTE £38,065) after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £14,841 (FTE £40,304) after a further 6 months.

About us

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.  

About this job

We’re recruiting for a part time Neuro Physiotherapist to join our team in Northern Ireland.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual to provide highly skilled, specialised physiotherapy assessment, treatment and physical activity services and classes for people affected by MS. Both in person through our Resource Centre in Belfast and online.

You’ll also play an active role in the planning, development, coordination, delivery and evaluation of the physiotherapy service provided through the MS Society in Northern Ireland.

We’re looking for the successful candidate to be able to demonstrate that they have experience and knowledge of the challenges people with MS face and who can adapt services and support to meet their needs.

This is a fantastic role for someone who understands those living with a neurological condition and who is passionate about the benefits of physical activity and community.

Closing date for applications: 9:00am on Friday 7th March 2025

Interested?

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.