Outreach Coordinator Jobs

Are you a community-minded person who is self-confident, energetic, reliable and enjoys being outside?   

There are part-time roles available with community litter picking charity CleanupUK, who need help in their mission to engage people in looking after their local environment.   

If you have a few hours a week to spend encouraging local communities and organisations to litter pick, then this could really suit you.    

CleanupUK is recruiting eight Community Cleanup Champions to work closely with our partner organisations in one of the following areas, encouraging local litter picking via our Cleanup Hub network: 

1. Basildon 

1. Birmingham (North and Central Birmingham) 

1. Bristol 

1. East Anglia (Norwich, Fenland or Great Yarmouth) 

1. East Sussex (Bexhill-on-Sea and Hastings) 

1. Leeds 

1. Newcastle upon Tyne 

1. Rochdale & Oldham 

Cleanup hubs are spaces to store equipment for individuals and groups in the community to use. By hosting this equipment and loaning it out, Cleanup Hubs are championing volunteering in the community and promoting litter picking. 

CleanupUK provides equipment and promotional support to help Cleanup Hubs get started with litter picking and engaging local people.   

Cleanup Champions work closely with Cleanup Hubs and other partner organisations to encourage more people to get involved in litter picking locally. 

We are keen to find cheerful people, with a sense of fun, who care about the environment and enjoy chatting to people of all backgrounds.   

Main Purpose of the Role:   

• To increase the number of people borrowing litter picking equipment from the Cleanup Hubs in your local area. 

• To represent CleanupUK at a local level by attending litter picking events and supporting the development of the Cleanup Hub network.   

• To develop strong relationships with partner organisations in the community: 

• Supporting existing Cleanup Hubs to increase levels of engagement in their area by contacting new groups. 

• Research and develop potential new partner organisations. 

Key Tasks include:   

• Liaising with Cleanup Hubs and local communities.  

• Hosting and attending events and reporting back to CleanpUK’s Operational Team.   

• Helping to keep active records of the litter picking that is taking place. This includes: ensuring litter picking statistics are being logged online by hubs, taking photos for our social media channels, and making notes on our shared database. 

• Promoting the project locally, both on the ground and online.   

• Online research to help us to identify new community partners, and attending online or face to face meetings with new prospective partners. 

• Attending monthly team meetings online.   

• Developing an awareness of local funding opportunities and communicating these to our fundraising team.

• Occasional support to CleanupUK’s corporate partnership team may also be required such as leading a litter picking for a company.    

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Applications for the role can only be made via the CharityJob website.  The deadline for applications is Wednesday 29th January at 5pm. 

Are you a highly organised leader with excellent facilitation skills who is passionate about the transformative power of the Arts, building community and helping people grow and develop in their therapeutic arts skills? 

As Talitha Arts’ Therapeutic Arts Programme Manager, you will be responsible for managing Talitha Arts’ programmes, partnerships and practitioners, working with a wide range of stakeholders. You will come from an arts, management or therapeutic arts background (in any field) and have experience developing programming, managing people/volunteers, and growing partnerships.You will be committed to growth and development and passionate about the power of the creative arts to bring healing, restoration and transformation. You will have experience and a heart for working with vulnerable people, devising and developing creative arts workshops and training sessions, and will be willing to work flexibly with therapeutic intent but outside a clinical framework.

This position is home-based with regular travel within London for workshop, training and meetings (travel costs will be reimbursed). Working hours are flexible throughout the week and can be either part time or full time depending on the candidate (maximum of 30hrs per week).Talitha Arts also provides learning and development opportunities, travel for work within London and 3 extra days at Christmas.

Who are We?

Talitha Arts is creative arts charity that delivers creative arts workshops that benefit the mental health and wellbeing of those who have experienced trauma (through trafficking, living with dementia, domestic and sexual abuse, homelessness) and/or are living with mental health problems, addiction or disability. We are a small team comprising our Artistic Director (Executive), Fundraiser and Therapeutic Consultant. You will be managing 15 self-employed practitioners who work on a freelance basis.

At Talitha Arts, creativity is at the heart of everything we do, and therefore we are seeking someone who shares our belief in the transformative power of the creative arts and can reflect our creative and relational ethos in their approach to managing our programmes, practitioners, and partners. As we are a small charity, you may be asked to perform duties to support fundraising and other initiatives. 

Equal Opportunities

At Talitha we are committed to creating and supporting an inclusive environment and

to celebrate diversity and the value of different backgrounds and experiences. We

encourage applications from all backgrounds - we are particularly interested in

welcoming global majority candidates, those with disabilities and LGBTQI+ candidates.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our organisation's core values and

the work we do.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Managing and developing all aspect of Talitha Art’s therapeutic arts workshop programming 

• Overseeing all programming, coordinating teams and managing Practitioner Coordinators

• Overseeing the planning and evaluation process of all programmes, including liaising with partners, monitoring and reporting

• Advising on creative and therapeutic processes

• Helping to create and develop new programme strategies in collaboration with the Artistic Director to ensure best practice

• Working closely with Talitha staff and practitioners to ensure programmes are well-managed and run to budget

• Overseeing and managing the content of sessions and monitoring therapeutic intent

• Working alongside Therapeutic Consultant to ensure that programmes are trauma-informed and therapeutic in intent 

• Act as Deputy Safeguarding Adult and Child Lead for Talitha Arts 

• Maintaining all databases and updates (in google workspace)

• Committed to ongoing learning and development, including exploring expressive arts therapies and researching beneficiary groups

• Delivering workshops alongside a team of practitioners as and when is necessary

 

2. Managing Talitha Art’s partnerships with organisations, care homes and community settings to develop ongoing collaborative programmes

• Building on existing partner relationships; and seeking and developing new partner relationships

• Partnering with various organisations to schedule and manage Talitha’s programmes

• Developing project proposals and pitch to new potential partners

• Collaborating with partners on project management of programmes including planning scheduling, coordinating publicity, and follow up with partners (liaising with AD)

3. Managing Talitha Arts Practitioners

• Developing, devising and delivering Talitha Art’s ongoing practitioner training and development and induction training for new practitioners (alongside AD)

• Helping to devise an effective approach to ensure practitioner retention and best practice (alongside AD)

• Coordinating programmes to fit availability of practitioners in accordance with their suitability for the client groups

• Working alongside AD to recruit practitioners (including DBS and references checks), liaise with them during the process, and assess suitability and progress of trainees 

• Delegating tasks to Programme Coordinators and working closely with them to have oversight of programmes they are responsible for

•  Organising and planning regular check ins and ongoing learning and development sessions and opportunities (alongside AD)

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Be Part of the Fight Against Food Waste in Oxfordshire

Are you a creative, organised, and motivated individual looking to make a real difference in your community? Join Oxford Food Hub, a vibrant and purpose-driven charity dedicated to rescuing surplus food and redistributing it to over 200 charities and community groups across Oxfordshire. Together, we’re not just tackling food waste – we’re feeding communities, reducing carbon emissions, and making Oxfordshire more sustainable.

This is your chance to combine your marketing flair with your administrative expertise to drive impactful change. We’re looking for a dynamic individual who’s as comfortable creating engaging social media content as they are coordinating behind-the-scenes operations.

Job Purpose

The Administrative and Marketing Assistant provides effective and proactive administrative support for the Outreach and Administration Coordinator, CEO, and the Oxford Food Hub staff team. They lead on marketing and communications activities, particularly social media.

The Administrative and Marketing Assistant is often the first point of contact for members of the public, charities, and other partners, handling enquiries and requests with efficiency, compassion, and excellent customer service.

This role supports the smooth running of the charity and helps maintain our excellent reputation across Oxfordshire.

Key Responsibilities

Administration:

• Responding to phone and email enquiries, greeting visitors, triaging queries, and signposting vulnerable callers appropriately and sensitively.

• Supporting the team with administrative tasks such as data inputting, financial processes, and producing reports.

• Maintaining databases, spreadsheets, and other systems, including data inputting and running reports as required to support our operations and fundraising activities.

• Ordering office supplies and other equipment as required by OFH.

• Ensuring all documents and information are treated in line with data protection regulations.

• Processing and recording petty cash payments, expense claims, and banking donations.

• Providing administrative and marketing support to the CEO, Outreach and Administration Coordinator, and team for strategic initiatives and projects as needed.

Marketing and Communication:

• Implementing a social media strategy to raise awareness of our mission, activities, and impact.

• Creating unique content to drive more donations, increase visibility, and educate followers on reducing food waste.

• Monitoring social media channels, engaging with followers, and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.

• Tracking and reporting on social media metrics, providing insights and recommendations to improve engagement.

• Collaborating with the team to plan and promote events, campaigns, and fundraising initiatives.

• Staying up-to-date with social media trends and best practices to ensure effective communication.

• Organising Oxford Food Hub events and representing the organisation at partnership events.

Person Specification

Essential Qualities:

• Commitment: Demonstrated commitment to OFH’s mission and values.

• Organisation: Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask, manage your workload, and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Resilience: Able to respond to changes and challenges positively, supporting the team to meet objectives. Comfortable working in a warehouse setting year-round.

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable communicating with colleagues, stakeholders, and members of the public, including people experiencing food insecurity.

• Inclusivity: Ability to create a safe and inclusive environment for members of the public, volunteers, stakeholders, and employees.

• Innovation: Creative mindset with an eye for design and content creation.

• Team Player: Works well with colleagues in a dynamic environment while also being able to work independently.

• Flexibility: Willing and able to attend occasional evening or weekend events.

Experience and Qualifications:

Essential:

• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive, or similar platforms.

• Experience creating content using social media, websites, or graphic design packages.

• Experience working in a team.

• Experience handling enquiries from the general public.

• Understanding of confidentiality laws and GDPR guidelines.

Desirable:

• Experience working for a charity or with volunteers.

• Experience in an administrative or marketing role.

• Experience using CRM databases.

The Cardinal Hume Centre works to prevent and tackle youth and family homelessness.

Job title: Employment and Learning Manager

Reports to: Head of Advice

Salary: £42,000 plus benefits

Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours)

Hybrid Working

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the world? Do you want to leverage your skills to combat homelessness for children and young people? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking to recruit a passionate and values-led Employment& Learning Manager to lead on the development and growth of the Centre’s Employment and Learning Service. Our Employment and Learning Service is among the most impactful support we offer, with the potential to help individuals and families build long-term resilience. You will play a pivotal role in strengthening and expanding this service, particularly in demonstrating its effectiveness and scaling our ability to reach more people in need.

You are joining at a time when we are actively piloting projects to reach young people and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness sooner. We aim to lower the barrier to entry to our service through outreach projects, and you will be tasked with leading the team to build and engage in this project.

Our approach follows the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model, which helps clients to identify and pursue meaningful employment and learning goals based on their preferences and aspirations. Our learning service ihomework and exam preparation for children, English conversation classes and access to ESOL support, life-skill development, digital inclusion and access to vocational courses and higher education.

Please refer to the job description for further information. 

In your cv and cover letter, please outline how you meet the requirements of the role and why you would like to work for us. You must account for any gaps in your employment history.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The Centre requires staff and volunteers to complete a criminal records self-declaration and undertake a DBS check. This role requires an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

· 26 days’ leave rising to 28 days’ leave after two years’ service (pro rata for part time staff)

· Additional discretionary wellbeing and celebratory days

· Access to Blue Light Card discounts

· Pension: stakeholder pension scheme and we will match employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%.

· Life assurance cover (after probation passed)

· Season ticket loan

· Training and development opportunities

Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?

Community Fundraiser - North East
Reports to: Community Development Manager - North
Direct Reports: None
Location: Home based, covering North East England
Contract: Fixed Term, maternity cover
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: Circa £31,00 per annum

Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team as we prepare to move into 2025 and increase our supporter base across the North-East.

As a key part of our fundraising efforts in a high-performing region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events
• Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth
• Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders
• Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research

Requirements:

• At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation
• Strong experience in supporter stewardship
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike
• Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure

About Brain Tumour Research

Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.

We are invested in our employees and are proud to be accredited by Investors in People.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact and help us to grow our supporter base across the North-East. If you’re looking for a rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you!

Closing date: Thursday 16th January 2025
First interview dates: From Thursday 16th and Friday 17th January

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.

Candidates may also have in experience in, or be looking for a career in: Fundraising, Donor Engagement, Community Events Coordinator, Public Relations, Trusts and Foundations, Fundraising Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Executive

No agencies please.

Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research? 

Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team in the West Midlands, Gloucestershire and Warwickshire.

Community Fundraiser – West Midlands
Location: Home based, within the West Midlands, Gloucestershire, or Warwickshire
Salary: Circa £31,000
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

As a key part of our fundraising efforts in a high-performing region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events
• Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth 
• Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders 
• Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research 

Requirements: 

• At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation 
• Strong experience in supporter stewardship
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike 
• Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure 

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact. If you’re looking for a rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you! 

About Brain Tumour Research

Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.

We are invested in our employees and are proud to be accredited by Investors in People.

Closing date: Thursday 16th January 2025
First interview dates: From Thursday 16th and Friday 17th January

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.

Candidates may also have in experience in, or be looking for a career in: Fundraising, Donor Engagement, Community Events Coordinator, Public Relations, Trusts and Foundations, Fundraising Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Executive

No agencies please.

Richmond Borough Mind | Journey Recovery Hub
 

Are you passionate about mental health and making a real difference in people’s lives? Join our dedicated team as a Crisis Café Support Worker!

 •  Salary: £13.46 per hour (£26,200 FTE)

 •  Hours: Shifts are 5.5 hours and we are looking for additional staff members to cover 1-4 shifts per week, ensuring that we are accessible to visitors between 6 - 10pm every evening. Initially we will require temporary cover for 1-2 shifts per week, but there is potential for this to increase to up to 4 shifts as part of a permanent role.

 •  Location: Twickenham and Kingston

As a Crisis Café Support Worker, you’ll provide compassionate, person-centred support to individuals experiencing mental health crises. You’ll play a key role in de-escalating crises, fostering recovery, and empowering clients to develop self-management strategies.

You’ll also facilitate group activities, collaborate with colleagues and partner agencies, and help create a welcoming, supportive environment for service users.

What You’ll Bring:

 •  Experience working with individuals in mental health crises or with complex needs.

 •  Excellent listening, communication, and motivational skills.

 •  Resilience and a calm approach to challenging situations.
 

This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference in mental health provision and join a supportive team.

Apply Now to be part of a service that saves lives and transforms wellbeing.

Richmond Borough Mind is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are actively interviewing for this role.

Are you an experienced leader with a vision for empowering communities and volunteers?

We are seeking FOUR motivated and experienced Community Support Managers to lead and manage our regional community support function that truly impacts those living with and affected by MND. These roles are home-based and have travel requirements across the designated region. These roles offer the opportunity to lead and support both staff and volunteers in delivering exceptional local services.

We are recruiting Community Support Managers to cover the following areas:

Central & West: Bristol, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Bath & North-East Somerset, West Midlands, Central & East Midlands, Somerset & Dorset, Devon & Cornwall, and Thames Valley

South-East: London, East and West Sussex, Hertfordshire, Essex, East Anglia, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Jersey, Surrey and Kent

North: Cheshire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cumbria, North-East, Yorkshire and North & North-East Lincolnshire

Devolved Nations: Wales and Northern Ireland

Candidates must be located within or close to the region they are interested in.

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Community Support Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage a team of Community Support Coordinators (CSCs), ensuring their training, development, and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with the Volunteering Team to support recruitment and retention of key volunteer roles.
• Facilitate a community of practice with colleagues to ensure consistent service delivery and knowledge sharing.
• Maintain awareness of external services and partnerships to enhance local support provision.
• Oversee regional data collection and reporting to inform business planning and align with organisational objectives.
• Ensure compliance with key policies, including safeguarding, GDPR, and health and safety, empowering your team to follow best practices.
• Work with the Head of Regional Services and Partnerships to develop local and regional plans for improving support services.
• Report regularly on regional activities, challenges, and impact using agreed processes.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with external organisations to enhance services.
• Support the implementation of new initiatives and provide cover for team members as needed.

About You:

We're looking for an inspiring leader with the skills and experience to excel in this role. You should have:

• Proven experience managing remote teams, including both staff and volunteers.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Skills in performance data management and reporting.
• A track record of delivering support services in statutory, private, or voluntary sectors.
• Experience managing risk and safeguarding.
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse communities and external partners.
• A commitment to inclusion and diversity.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and make independent decisions.
• Proficiency in computer literacy.
• Flexibility to work occasional unsocial hours.
• A full driving licence.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, apply now to join a dedicated team making a real difference every day!

The full job description is available in the candidate pack.

Salary: £43,600 per annum

Hours: 37 per week

Location: Home-based with travel requirements across designated region.

Contract: Permanent

Regions:

Central & West: Bristol, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Bath & North-East Somerset, West Midlands, Central & East Midlands, Somerset & Dorset, Devon & Cornwall, and Thames Valley

South-East: London, East and West Sussex, Hertfordshire, Essex, East Anglia, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Jersey, Surrey and Kent

North: Cheshire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cumbria, North-East, Yorkshire and North & North-East Lincolnshire

Devolved Nations: Wales and Northern Ireland

Candidates must be located within or close to the region they are interested in.

We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.

How to apply:

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Experience leading, supporting and measuring performance for remote teams with staff and volunteers.

• Skilled in performance data management and reporting.

• Demonstrable understanding and delivery of support services in the statutory, private and/or voluntary sectors including value.

Important Information:

• We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
• If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
• Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
• If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
• We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.

Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?

Community Fundraiser – Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk
Salary: Circa £31,000
Reports to: Community Development Manager - East
Direct Reports: None
Location: Home based, covering Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team as we prepare to move into 2025 and increase our supporter base across Essex. 

As a key part of our fundraising efforts in a high-performing region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year

Key Responsibilities: 

• Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events 
• Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth 
• Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders 
• Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research

Requirements: 

• At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation 
• Strong experience in supporter stewardship
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike 
• Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure

About Brain Tumour Research

Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.

We are invested in our employees and are proud to be accredited by Investors in People.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact and help us to grow our supporter base across Essex. If you’re looking for a rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you! 

Closing date: Thursday 16th January 2025
First interview dates: From Thursday 16th and Friday 17th January

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.

Candidates may also have in experience in, or be looking for a career in: Fundraising, Donor Engagement, Community Events Coordinator, Public Relations, Trusts and Foundations, Fundraising Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Executive

No agencies please.

Charity Administrator

Location: Nottingham City Centre.
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 10am-2pm Monday-Friday (Part time, 20 hours per week)
Salary: £24,655 pro rata

An opportunity to join a growing independent charity, working locally to support children, young people and safe family members who have been affected by child sexual abuse. You will work as part of the business support team undertaking multiple tasks whilst working to the remit of supporting the work of the charity and will have lots of scope to learn about working for a children’s charity and to develop your skills in areas that interest you. You’ll be positive, ambitious, and really want to make this role your own.

Responsibilities:

•    Act as “front of house” to admit and welcome visitors, receive post and parcels, and coordinate parking at their offices.
•    Process new referrals to the service, maintaining online databases and paper filing systems.
•    Answer telephone calls and emails, triaging enquiries to the most relevant member of the team.
•    Manage stock of stationery, supplies and resource packs.
•    Daily housekeeping and organisation of office space and client waiting room.
•    Organise meetings and produce agendas and minutes.
•    Help to manage IT systems and equipment, liaising with external IT support provider.
•    Support other staff with HR and recruitment tasks, including induction for new starters.
•    Support other staff with planning and hosting events, including organising and purchasing refreshments, catering, and events materials.
•    Support other staff with marketing and communications tasks, such as assisting with the creation of social media content and newsletters.
•    Support other staff with fundraising activities, including stewarding at fundraising events, liaising with volunteers and donors, and organising promotional materials for outreach stalls.
•    Support other Imara staff with specialist projects, including diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
•    Provide administrative support to other members of the team managing volunteers and interns.
•    Oversee or assist with supervision of administrative volunteers, interns or apprentices.
•    Other clerical work to meet the charity's needs.
•    Maintain agreed levels of confidentiality, data protection and safeguarding, including keeping information secure, accurate, and shared only on a need-to-know basis.
•    Contribute towards their ongoing development 
•    Work as part of the team to meet commissioning requirements around responding to referrals.
•    Be willing to undertake relevant training as required.
•    Act in the best interest of the organisation at all times
•    Undertake any other duties that fall within the nature of the role and responsibilities of the post holder.

Key skills

The successful candidate will be committed to their values, objectives and beneficiaries. Other essential skills and qualities include:

•    Excellent oral and written communication skills.
•    Strong administrative and organisational skills, including numeracy.
•    Excellent computer and IT skills.
•    Flexibility and effective time management.
•    Excellent attention to detail.
•    Initiative, creativity and good forward-thinking.
•    The ability to learn quickly, adapt and take on tasks outside your skill set.
•    Willingness to do routine tasks in a systematic and rigorous way.
•    Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team.
•    The ability to multi-task and prioritise.
•    Ability to work independently to complete tasks to deadlines.
•    Good understanding of the charity and voluntary work sector, and its relationship with other sectors.
•    Confidence working with people from diverse backgrounds.

Essential:

•    Paid or voluntary administrative work experience.
•    Experience working in an office environment in a client/customer-facing role.
•    Excellent IT skills.
•    Proficient English & Maths skills to GCSE level equivalent.

Desirable:

•    UK driving licence and access to vehicle.
•    Confident working with Microsoft applications, Office 365, and using a case record management system.
•    Commitment to lifelong learning and professional or personal development.

Please note: Applicants will need to be available for interview on Monday 13th January.

You may have experience in the following: Office Administrator, Charity Administrator, Administrative Coordinator, Personal Assistant, Business Support Officer, Volunteer Coordinator, Data Entry Clerk, Client Services Administrator, HR Administrator, Fundraising Support Assistant, Events Assistant, Communications Administrator, Receptionist, Resource Coordinator, Non-Profit Office Assistant, Operations Assistant, etc.

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An exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team supporting young people to build resilience and thrive.  At an exciting time of growth for our charity, we are looking for two enthusiastic and dedicated leaders to manage programmes and daily operations at either our existing Hill House Farm or our newly opening 7th farm at Lower Shockerwick, set in adjacent beautiful woodlands and parkland, supporting the creation of our new ‘Bath hub’.  You will play a key role in ensuring our young people have a meaningful, inclusive, and memorable experience with Jamie’s Farm, feeling the positive impact long after their visit. 

What is Jamie’s Farm?  Jamie’s Farm is a charity that supports young people by combining therapeutic work, farming, and purposeful activities to help them thrive. Through residential visits to our working farms, we provide a nurturing environment where young people can reflect, build confidence, and develop the resilience they need to overcome personal challenges. 

Known within the organisation as ‘Team Leader’ 

More about the role:  As Team Leader, you will manage the delivery team at either Hill House or Lower Shockerwick farms, working alongside the Head of Hub to lead an impactful programme. Your responsibilities will include leading up to four visits per month, ensuring the smooth delivery of residential visits, and fostering a culture of empowerment and collaboration within the team. You will help achieve key performance goals including high visitor retention and staff satisfaction rates, while also leading professional development and team-building activities for your team. 

You will participate in all aspects of farm life—leading walks, guiding young people through activities like gardening and crafts, and creating meaningful connections during shared meals and evening programmes. You will also serve as the main contact for a set of partner schools, building strong and supportive relationships. 

About you:  We are looking for an experienced and passionate leader who embodies Jamie’s Farm core values of positivity, passion, generosity, collaboration, and professionalism. You will have experience working in a social work, therapeutic, or educational setting. Prior management experience is preferred, showing your ability to support and motivate teams effectively and you will bring exceptional communication, teamwork, and organisational skills to the role. 

You will excel at developing meaningful relationships with diverse individuals and organisations, using positivity and empathy to inspire and motivate others. Your dedication to helping young people thrive, especially those in challenging circumstances, will drive the success of your team and the programme. 

Please see the full job description, desired experience and employee benefits by exploring our recruitment pack below.  Don’t meet every single requirement? We’d still love to hear from you – your unique skills and experience could be just what we’re looking for. 

How to Apply:  Please apply via the Jamie’s Farm website by clicking on the “Apply” button below. Read through the full recruitment pack and return both a completed application and equal opportunities form to the email address provided. We look forward to hearing from you! 

Fundraising assistant
Salary: £24,255.00 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours:  35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with inbuilt flexibility
Location: SIA House, Milton Keynes with hybrid working (expectation of three days per week in the office)

Thank you for your interest in joining our special charity!

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In this role you will play a vital administrative role supporting the Investments and Partnerships team specifically the special event, challenge event and supporter engagement coordinators. The Investments and Partnerships Team delivers the charity’s fundraising activities, securing voluntary income to fund services for people with a spinal cord injury. This role is critical to supporting us in hosting profitable events and taking care of our supporters. This is an entry level position into fundraising and is a great opportunity to learn how various departments operate within a charity fundraising team.

This post will play a critical role in achieving our ambitions. We hope that the role inspires you and we look forward to receiving your application.

Closing date: 20 January 2025, 9am
Interview dates: 27/28 January 2025 at SIA House, Milton Keynes.

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.

At SIA, we value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment as we believe diversity fosters a more innovative, creative, and caring culture.

We are striving to create a culture that fully represents all the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, family or parental status, or disability status.

Disabled candidates who meet the standard job criteria will be offered a guaranteed interview.

No agencies please.

About the role

We are looking for an ambitious and passionate Fundraising Manager to lead and develop our fundraising activities. This exciting new role is strategically important to our future development and delivery of services for unpaid carers across Surrey.

Reporting directly to the CEO you will increase income and diversify funding for Action for Carers, developing a fundraising strategy and establishing a new function within the organisation. You will work closely with colleagues to:

• Raise funds through grants, foundations, trusts, activities and donations
• Increase awareness of Action for Carers as a great cause to support
• Nurture and establish new corporate partnerships and strategic community partnerships

As a member of our senior team, you will be involved in organisational leadership and development, and influence the future structure of the fundraising function as it grows and develops.

The role is based at our offices in Burpham, Guildford and the postholder will be required to travel to attend meetings and engagements to support our work. There is ample free car parking on site. There is the potential for some home-working as part of this role but with the majority of time in the office or working externally with stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

Full duties are included in the job outline; key responsibilities include:

• Lead bid applications with the support of the Finance Manager and external agency support, where appropriate
• Build relationships with key providers of Trusts, Grants, and Foundations in Surrey and nationally, as applicable
• Develop and implement a partnership engagement strategy that raises the profile of Action for Carers with local businesses, community groups, education providers, and other stakeholders
• Identify, cultivate, and build relationships with corporate partners and strategic community groups
• Manage engagement opportunities with local communities, groups, and associations
• Promote and facilitate the giving of individual donations, as well as manage opportunities for fundraising events
• Represent and organise representation for the charity at corporate events, networking events, conferences and community forums

About you

You must have:

• Proven experience in fundraising, including developing a fundraising or business development function
• Demonstrated success in leading funding bids to grant-making trusts and foundations, with evidence of achieving ambitious income targets
• Experience in establishing and managing external partnerships
• A track record of engaging local communities to increase awareness, participation, and support
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills, with the ability to craft compelling and persuasive funding documents and inspire people to support the organisation
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to cultivate partnerships and maintain effective communication with diverse stakeholders

About us

Action for Carers Surrey has a vision: ‘That every unpaid carer in Surrey is heard, valued, and supported.’ We are a committed local charity determined to make a difference to young and adult carers across Surrey.

Our values are Focus, Inclusion, Respect, and Excellence. By adhering to our values, we are able to provide an innovative, high-quality, and compassionate service to carers in every community in Surrey, making a real difference to their wellbeing.

We offer our staff a friendly, supportive, flexible workplace and are committed to welcoming applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, as well as supporting staff who have their own caring responsibilities. To this end, we offer staff one week’s paid carers leave. We also provide a generous holiday entitlement, starting at 28 days plus bank holidays, an employee assistance programme, a pension, and opportunities for development and training.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive self-starter to join our Fundraising Team as the 'Community Engagement Fundraiser - South'. In this role, you will be responsible for building strong relationships, growing our community presence on the ground, generating new fundraising leads, whilst stewarding current fundraisers through their DRWF fundraising journey.

The post holder will require experience and a good knowledge of community fundraising. The ability to deliver against a regional income target with energy and enthusiasm that will inspire supporters to go the extra mile with their fundraising efforts for DRWF.

You will be target driven, proactive, a determined self-starter and thrive on working with a range of fundraisers, encouraging them to choose DRWF as their preferred charity.

Key areas of responsibilities

To recruit, manage, develop and support an expanding network of supporters wishing to fundraise for Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation (DRWF), in order to achieve agreed income and expenditure targets; whilst supporting other targeted deliverables for DRWF, such as Lottery, Regular Giving and Legacy Giving.

A full breakdown of the role can be found in the attached document.

How to apply:

Please send the following to: Tim Green, Head of Community Fundraising.

• Your CV (no more than three sides)
• A supporting statement (no more than two pages), explaining why you believe this position is a great fit for you and how your knowledge / experience align with the required criteria.

Closing Date: Friday 10th January 2025 (we will view applications throughout this period).

Interviews: W/C 20th January 2025.