Partnership Management Jobs

About BDCA: BDCA is a dynamic community-led charity that has been serving the residents of the London Borough of Newham since 1998. Our motto is, “working together to change lives and transform our community” and over the past two decades we renovated four previously dead, disused spaces into lively local hubs. From these venues, our diverse team of locally-based staff and volunteers deliver targeted activities for people of every generation from children and their parents, young people and elders too. We also run programmes providing accessible sports, healthy food, poverty support and volunteering. Across all these projects, our mission is to break down barriers, bring people together and build people up.

Job Aim:To work with the Youth Project Coordinator to provide a fun, engaging and exciting programme of activities for young people across the economically disadvantaged but beautifully diverse E6 area within the London Borough of Newham. You will assist in delivering against the partnerships successful EMPOWER youth services commissioning bid to Newham Council. The service provides 10 weekly universal activities across East Ham over 49 weeks of the year for young people aged 9-19 including:

• Three outdoor MUGA sports sessions per week.
• Three youth hub session per week which includes branched off projects such as Junior Gym, screen acting, Muay Thai, healthy cookery sessions, calming crafts and sports.
• EKO Pathways after school delivery sessions, helping to support children with social, emotional, behavioural and mental health needs.
• Outdoor parks MUGA session
• Year-round trips and residentials
• Youth Theatre
• Delivery of three-week summer holiday scheme which involves volunteering placement with accredited Sports Leadership Award for 30 participants and employment for additional young people. This includes Stepping Up life skills training and social action campaign planning workshops.

You will be part of a team of people who are passionate about BDCA’s values of: INCLUDING all local young people by welcoming them into safe spaces and positively engaging with those who often get left out. CELEBRATING their creativity and skills so they have confidence and support to thrive despite their challenges. EMPOWERING them to step up and speak out as local leaders who make positive change in our community and beyond.

Digital Project Manager
Type: Full-time (35 hours a week), fixed term 6 months contract
Location: Office-based in London with the flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £43,342 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 3, Profession /Technical

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 looking for a confident, skilled and personable Digital Project Manager to help us deliver our ambitious roadmap of digital projects.

You’ll lead on the production of digital, creative, UX, campaign and content-based projects. This’ll include everything from leading on the digital and content element of major campaigns and appeals, through to developing new digital and content-based tools to help people live well with MS.

Working within our combined digital and content team, you’ll thrive working with cross-organisational teams to deliver projects on time, to scope and within budget.

You’ll be super organised and used to capturing requirements, preparing, documenting and delivering projects and reporting on progress.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and vibrant team, who are dedicated to making a difference for people with MS.

We’re keen for you to work where you're most effective and comfortable so we’re flexible about remote working and the pattern of how you work your hours.

Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 2 December 2024

Interested?

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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.

Based in one of St Giles’ offices across Wales - Cardiff, Newport, Swansea or Wrexham with frequent travel across Wales and hybrid working.

Ref: FBD-242

Are you an influential, collaborative and compassionate individual with a proven record of managing and supervising staff to successfully deliver services with KPIs, quality standards and/or targets?  Do you have experience of working in or managing services supporting male offenders (age 18+) in community settings?

If so, St Giles is looking for a Financial Wellbeing Project Manager to join our team and support the management of HMPPS Contracts delivering Financial Wellbeing services across Wales.

About St Giles Trust 
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need.  Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.

About this vital role

Our successful candidate’s focus will be to provide operational management support across one or more contracts awarded by the HMPPS to deliver Finance, Benefit and Debt (FBD) services in Wales.  This will see you provide leadership and operational management support in debt and welfare benefits to a team of Financial Wellbeing Coaches (FWCs), Team Leaders and Administration team employed in the delivery of the contracts, and to plan and support the day-to-day workload for the team and setting performance objectives with the team and monitor progress.

You will also be expected to monitor and manage all aspects of delivery and performance to ensure compliance with policy and procedures and to manage partnerships including local and national delivery partners and any agencies with whom we are developing referral arrangements. Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with local Wales Probation managers and staff and other external stakeholders is an essential part of this role, as is providing regular reports in a range of formats to the Service Manager and monitoring use of the Customer Approved Database including regular reports on usage to ensure accuracy and timeliness of inputting by teams.

What we are looking for

• Experience of working in or managing services supporting challenging people
• Experience in working in or managing multi-agency partnerships working towards common objectives and outcomes
• Evidence of training at specialist level in money and/or welfare benefits advice from an accredited training provider
• Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of managing a caseload
• Wide range of money advice knowledge, budgeting, dealing with priority and non-priority debts, County Court/High Court options, insolvency options and welfare benefits
• Ability to coach and mentor staff to motivate and facilitate optimum performance in a team
• Strong IT, interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will require an Enhanced Child and Adult with Child Barred DBS Check.

We actively encourage people with personal experience of the criminal justice system or lived experience of the issues facing this client group to apply for this role.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

To apply please request an application form from our HR Team, via the apply button, stating the job title and ref number.

Closing date: 11:00pm 8th December 2024. Interview date: Tuesday 17th December 2024. 

Ydych chi'n unigolyn dylanwadol, cydweithredol a thosturiol sydd â hanes profedig o reoli a goruchwylio staff i ddarparu gwasanaethau gyda dangosyddion perfformiad allweddol (KPI), safonau ansawdd a/neu dargedau yn llwyddiannus? Oes gennych chi brofiad o reoli neu weithio mewn gwasanaethau sy'n cefnogi troseddwyr gwrywaidd (18+ oed) mewn lleoliadau cymunedol?

Os felly, mae St Giles yn chwilio am Reolwr Prosiect Lles Ariannol i ymuno â'n tîm a chefnogi'r gwaith o reoli contractau HMPPS sy'n darparu gwasanaethau lles ariannol ledled Cymru.

Am Ymddiriedolaeth St Giles
Elusen uchelgeisiol, sefydledig sy'n helpu pobl sy'n wynebu adfyd i ddod o hyd i swyddi, cartref a'r cymorth cywir y mae ei angen arnynt. Yn ganolog i'n hethos mae ein cred bod pobl sydd â phrofiad uniongyrchol o oresgyn problemau, megis cefndir troseddol, digartrefedd, dibyniaeth a bod mewn gang, yn allweddol i newid cadarnhaol mewn eraill.

Am y rôl hanfodol hon

Ffocws ein hymgeisydd llwyddiannus fydd darparu cymorth rheoli gweithredol ar draws un neu fwy o gontractau a ddyfernir gan HMPPS i ddarparu gwasanaethau Cyllid, Budd-dal a Dyled (FBD) yng Nghymru. Bydd hyn yn golygu eich bod yn darparu cymorth arweinyddiaeth a rheolaeth weithredol mewn dyled a budd-daliadau lles i dîm o Hyfforddwyr Lles Ariannol (FWC), arweinwyr tîm a thîm gweinyddol a gyflogir wrth gyflawni'r contractau, ac i gynllunio a chefnogi llwyth gwaith dydd i ddydd y tîm, a gosod amcanion perfformiad gyda'r tîm a monitro cynnydd.

Bydd disgwyl i chi hefyd fonitro a rheoli pob agwedd ar gyflawni a pherfformiad er mwyn sicrhau cydymffurfiaeth â pholisi a gweithdrefnau, a rheoli partneriaethau gan gynnwys partneriaid cyflenwi lleol a chenedlaethol ac unrhyw asiantaethau yr ydym yn datblygu trefniadau atgyfeirio â hwy. Mae datblygu a chynnal perthynas waith gref gyda rheolwyr a staff lleol Prawf Cymru a rhanddeiliaid allanol eraill yn rhan hanfodol o'r rôl hon, yn ogystal â darparu adroddiadau rheolaidd mewn amrywiaeth o fformatau i'r Rheolwr Gwasanaeth a monitro'r defnydd o'r Gronfa Ddata a Gymeradwyir gan Gwsmeriaid, gan gynnwys adroddiadau rheolaidd ar ddefnydd i sicrhau cywirdeb ac amseroldeb mewnbynnu gan dimau.

Am beth rydym yn chwilio

• Profiad o weithio neu reoli gwasanaethau sy'n cefnogi pobl heriol.
• Profiad o weithio mewn neu reoli partneriaethau amlasiantaeth sy'n gweithio tuag at amcanion a chanlyniadau cyffredin.
• Tystiolaeth o hyfforddiant ar lefel arbenigol mewn arian a/neu gyngor ar fudd-dal lles gan ddarparwr hyfforddiant achrededig.
• Gwybodaeth a dealltwriaeth o ofynion rheoli llwyth achos.
• Ystod eang o wybodaeth am gyngor ariannol, cyllidebu, delio â dyledion blaenoriaeth ac nad ydynt yn flaenoriaeth, opsiynau Llys Sirol/Uchel Lys, opsiynau ansolfedd, a budd-daliadau lles.
• Gallu i hyfforddi a mentora staff i gymell a hwyluso'r perfformiad gorau posib o fewn tîm.
• Sgiliau TG, rhyngbersonol a chyfathrebu cryf, ar lafar ac yn ysgrifenedig.

Fel sefydliad sy'n gweithio gyda phlant ac oedolion wrth risg, rydym wedi ymrwymo i amddiffyn, diogelu a hyrwyddo diogelwch ein cleientiaid, a bydd angen Gwiriad DBS Plant ac Oedolion Uwch a Gwiriad y Rhestr Gwahardd rhag Gweithio gyda Phlant.

Rydym yn mynd ati i annog pobl sydd â phrofiad personol o'r system cyfiawnder troseddol neu brofiad byw o'r materion y mae'r grŵp cleientiaid hwn yn eu hwynebu i wneud cais am y rôl hon.

Yn gyfnewid am hyn, gallwch ddisgwyl cyflog cystadleuol, lwfans gwyliau hael, pensiwn staff, gweithio hyblyg, rhaglen fentora, gwasanaeth cyngor a chwnsela, sesiynau therapyddion clinigol, yswiriant bywyd (4 x cyflog blynyddol), dyddiau diog, benthyciad tocyn tymor, rhaglen buddion gweithwyr, taleb gofal llygaid, a llawer mwy.

Rydym yn gyflogwr hyderus o ran ecwiti a chynhwysiant. Rydym yn croesawu pob cais, ac rydym yn annog yn arbennig ceisiadau gan bobl o'r mwyafrif byd-eang (du, brown, aml-etifeddiaeth), a'r rhai sy'n nodi eu bod yn anabl, niwro-eang, niwroamrywiol, gydag unrhyw nodweddion gwarchodedig a/neu rwystrau neu heriau cymdeithasol. Rydym yn gwerthfawrogi'r effaith rymusol ac addysgiadol y gall pob profiad byw ac amrywiaeth meddwl ei gynnig i'r sefydliad.

Bydd St Giles yn gwarantu cyfweld â phob ymgeisydd anabl sy'n bodloni'r meini prawf gofynnol a nodir yn y Disgrifiad Swydd ar gyfer y swydd wag.

I wneud cais, gofynnwch am ffurflen gais gan ein Tîm Adnoddau Dynol, drwy'r botwm ymgeisio, gan nodi teitl a rhif cyfeirnod y swydd.

At Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH), we are dedicated to supporting young Muslims' mental health and wellbeing through free, confidential, and accessible services. Our team is committed to understanding the unique challenges faced by our community and providing culturally competent, faith-sensitive guidance.

Our Vision: A world where young people are empowered to overcome challenges and live a God-centred life of meaning and purpose.

Our Mission: To provide compassionate services and support to improve the mental well-being of young people.

Following the recent relaunch of its vision, MYH is entering an exciting new growth phase on its journey to realising its potential. We seek a talented and strategic CEO to lead MYH to achieve its ambitious long-term strategy. Join us and make a tangible, positive impact on the lives of young people as we work towards our vision of a more compassionate and God-centred society.

What You Will Be Doing:

As the CEO of MYH, you will lead the charity’s growth, ensuring its services remain innovative, impactful, and culturally relevant. You will oversee the strategic direction, ensuring the successful implementation of MYH’s vision and long term strategy. You will work closely with the Executive Team and Board of Trustees to maintain financial health, develop sustainable income strategies, and drive meaningful impact for young Muslims. Your leadership will ensure the continuous development of our services, foster key partnerships, and maintain a high level of stakeholder engagement. Additionally, you will champion safeguarding practices, cultural competency, and monitoring the charity’s impact, shaping the future of MYH as a leader in Muslim mental health.

What We Are Looking For:

We are looking for a compassionate, experienced leader with a strong understanding of the challenges young Muslims face today. You should have a proven track record in senior leadership, managing strategic and operational success. Strong financial skills and a commitment to cultural competency are essential. We seek a leader who inspires a high-performing team, engages with diverse stakeholders, and upholds MYH’s values of empathy, inclusivity, and faith sensitivity. A passion for youth mental health, experience with the Muslim community, and a knowledge of safeguarding and charity governance are highly desirable.

For more details about the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Muslim Youth Helpline is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We celebrate the diversity that makes our community strong and strive to provide a workplace that reflects our core values of empathy, respect, and understanding.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Role purpose

As Digital and Social Media Manager, you will be using digital communication channels to support the engagement of our community of supporters, partners, patients, families and staff in the work of the charity and helping realise our shared ambition with the Trust to be national leaders in the delivery of patient care and health innovation.

The Digital and Social Media Manager is part of a collaborative and creative team responsible for the development and delivery of the CW+ Communications and Marketing strategy, including on- and offline communications, PR and media, donor stewardship and marketing collateral, and events support.

Reporting to the Head of Communications and Marketing, the Digital and Social Media Manager will be proactive in shaping and managing the charity’s digital presence (including the website), with a strong focus on tracking and using data. They will inform the direction of multiple exciting strands of work by providing insight into digital trends and performance.

Highlights for the year ahead include:

• Maximising the impact of the charity’s new website (launched September 2024) and ensuring that tracking and conversion metrics are optimised.
• Building and sustaining momentum for the Thirty at Thirty campaign, ensuring that we are consistently focused on building relationships and widening our supporter base via digital channels.
• Celebrating the continued success and impact of the CW Innovation programme, which marks its five-year anniversary in October 2024.
• Promoting the impact of our Arts in Health programme, including the creation of new world-class facilities for staff and patients on both of our hospital sites.

Key responsibilities and duties

• Working with the Head of Communications and Marketing to ensure effective, data-driven use of CW+ digital channels (website and social media) in support of marketing, communications and fundraising plans.
• Working with the Head of Communications and Marketing to develop the annual social media plan.
• Working closely with the Public Fundraising Manager to ensure that the charity’s fundraising activities are being effectively supported and promoted across all channels.
• Working closely with the Fundraising Team on the development, launch and management of fundraising campaigns and leading on the use of paid socials (including budget management, tracking and reporting).
• Leading on using digital tracking, analysis and insights to inform and adapt digital content and strategy as the charity’s strategic needs evolve.
• Providing expert ownership of Mailchimp (or other mailing platforms as required) and ensuring PECR/GDPR compliance.
• Strategic oversight and day-to-day management of the CW+ website and social media channels, including creating accurate, creative content and assets that conform to the CW+ style and brand guidelines.
• Recommending improvements and optimising content to increase performance. 
• Being the main point of contact with external developers, designers and suppliers where necessary.
• Leading on website accessibility, updating and informing colleagues as necessary.
• Supporting the delivery of CW+ events.
• Commissioning and creating content for offline channels.
• Proofreading and editing copy, ensuring that it adheres to the CW+ tone of voice and style guidelines.
• Carrying out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by the line manager.

Person specification Essential skills and experience 

• Communications and content creation experience across a wide range of channels including digital and print.
• Demonstrable experience of tracking and analysing data in support of effective marketing and communications activities in line with strategic objectives.
• Experience of website Content Management Systems and Customer Relationship Management systems, and how they interact.
• Strong understanding of Google Analytics and Meta Ads Manager.
• Track record of running end-to-end income-generating campaigns.
• Extensive experience of using digital marketing email platforms.
• Understanding of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and SEO.
• Understanding of current PECR and GDPR guidelines.
• Understanding of running reports, segmenting audiences and setting up automated flows in an email marketing platform such as MailChimp.
• Experience of updating, monitoring and managing multiple social media platforms including managing paid campaigns.
• Knowledge of social media publishing tools such as AgoraPulse or Hootsuite.
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, tailoring messages for different audiences and stakeholders.
• Excellent writing, copy-editing and proofreading skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience of working in a busy communications, PR or marketing team.
• Experience of working to tight deadlines and managing schedules internally and with external suppliers.
• Experience of working to corporate style and brand guidelines.
• Good working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.

Desirable skills and experience

• Intermediate/advanced Adobe InDesign skills.
• Experience in a healthcare or NHS charity setting.
• Experience of Asana or a similar work management platform.

Personal attributes

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive and collegiate approach to work.
• The ability to work in a collaborative and sensitive way within a team, across an organisation and with external stakeholders.
• The ability to respond effectively to changing priorities, manage competing deadlines and perform well under pressure.
• Well organised and proactive with strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to the purpose and ethos of CW+.
• The ability to interpret data and extract valuable insights.

Key terms and benefits

• Hours: 35 per week (normally 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Please note that there is a requirement to be in the office approximately 50% of the time.
• Pension: employer contribution of 8%.
• Holiday: 27 days per annum, plus UK bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff).
• Probation: six months is standard unless you have a specific reason to reduce/increase.
• Other benefits available: HSF health plan, season ticket loan.

Job Advert

Engagement Manager 

17.5 hours per week (fixed-term contract for 12 months)

Job Ref: V529

Hours/Days per week: 17.5 days per week – (Flexible days/hours)

Salary: £12,500 plus attractive employee benefits package

Start date: 6th January 2025 

Location: Homebased with extensive travel across Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr

Closing date: 2nd December

Interview date and Location: 9th December - online

Volunteering Matters 

Everyone in the UK should have the opportunity to thrive. So we bring people together to overcome some of society’s most complex issues through the power of volunteering. 

We partner with communities to overcome adversity, tackling social isolation and loneliness, improving health, developing skills and opportunity and making sure young people can lead change. And because we’re a national charity, we do this at scale, sharing our expertise and building partnerships to make an even bigger impact. 

We turn local knowledge and energy into action and progress, building stronger communities and a better future for all. 

SAFE Valleys 

SAFE Valleys is a pilot project that brings our award-winning SAFE project to Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taff. Funded by the Moondance Foundation, SAFE (Safety Awareness for Everyone) is a project that empowers young people in a peer-led environment. It aims to improve the knowledge of topics relating to healthy relationships and sexual health, mate crime, and internet safety. It focuses on young people aged 16-35 with additional learning needs in addition to offering support to their families.

SAFE is facilitated with peer-led workshops. The aim of this project is to empower young people with additional learning needs to lead the conversation and education around their own relationships improving knowledge and awareness of these topics for our beneficiaries of this project.

Job purpose

The successful candidate will deliver a pilot project, taking our SAFE project into Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil. You’ll be responsible for forging new connections and seeking opportunities in the area to deliver our SAFE workshops, encouraging the participation of volunteers wherever possible. The role will involve workshop delivery as well as volunteer recruitment and management. Working alongside an existing colleague in Gwent, you’ll develop and consolidate our workshop materials, to ensure that they’re meeting the needs of the young people participating. 

Key Duties:

1. Deliver SAFE workshops throughout the RCT and Merthyr Tydfil area, involving volunteers in delivery where possible.

2. Recruit, interview, induct, train and support volunteers. 

3. Work closely with our SAFE project in Gwent to manage referrals into the project, updating on progress and plans in the process. 

4. Develop and update workshop materials and activities to meet new challenges, in conjunction with SAFE colleagues in Gwent.

5. Management of the matching/placement of volunteers, risk assessing the volunteers and planned activities, and monitoring and supporting the match throughout. 

6. Maintain good record keeping, ensuring that evidence and impact data is collected so that we can monitor progress against outcomes.

7. Promote the project through a range of techniques, instigating interest in volunteering and encouraging engagement. 

8. Maintain effective relationships with volunteers, beneficiaries, colleagues and project partners. 

9. Prepare reports to the Delivery Leader for Wales, based on agreed outputs and targets. 

10. Risk assess all activities, ensuring that they are regularly reviewed and amended if circumstances change. 

11. Contribute to joint working and teamwork across Volunteering Matters and the SAFE team. 

Experience/Skills and attributes: 

1. Knowledge of social care and/or third sector service provision, and the support networks and services available in Merthyr and RCT. 

2. Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, and a good understanding of how best to support learning.

3. A calm and collected demeanour, with the ability to engage and support beneficiaries. 

4. An experienced facilitator with the ability to engage in good conversation with beneficiaries, whilst actively assessing risks and solutions. 

5. Experience working in partnership with other agencies. 

6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

7. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a demanding workload and work under pressure and to deadlines. 

8. Ability to assess risk and carry out risk assessments. 

9. Evidence of good administrative and IT skills and the ability to maintain project monitoring, administrative and financial records. 

10. Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. 

11. Understanding of and commitment to Data Protection and confidentiality. 

Desirables: 

Ability to speak Welsh or a willingness to learn. 

Qualifications: 

Relevant experience and values alignment are more important for this role than specific qualifications. 

Location: This role is home-based and will involve extensive travel across Merthyr Tydfil and RCT. For this reason, we require the post holder to have a full driving licence with use of their own car. The postholders will require good internet access to enable remote working and a suitable home office space. IT equipment and infrastructure will be supplied. 

Our Values & Way of Working:

In all that we do, we embrace a philosophy of ‘Freedom within a Framework’ and are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.

This job description is intended to include the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but while some variations will be expected, these will be at an appropriate level for the role.

Diversity & Inclusion 

Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups. 

Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments: 

We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the “Experience/Skills” section of this advert. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process please contact us.

We have also committed to the following pledges which positively encompass our recruitment and selection processes and methodology: The Promise, Show The Salary, Salary History. 

Benefits 

Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work), Unlimited Annual Leave, Employee Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced sick and family leave. We are also open to discuss job share applications. 

GDPR Statement 

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The Senior Programmes Manager: University Access will play a pivotal role in the University Access and Digital team, overseeing and managing the delivery of high-impact interventions, including UK Summer Schools, The Sutton Trust Fulbright US Programme and Teacher Champions, that support young people from underrepresented backgrounds in accessing highly selective universities. The role requires someone with a strong understanding of the barriers faced by young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, and a commitment to supporting them in reaching their potential.

With strong project management skills, key responsibilities include managing the programme partnerships, overseeing the marketing and applications process, monitoring and evaluating the impact of our programmes, continuously refining processes for improvements, and ensuring that the evolving needs of the target demographic are met. The post holder will also be expected to share best practice across the organisation and be a key contributor to the development of the Trust’s strategy for engaging schools, teachers, and students.

Main duties

Ongoing Programme Management

• Leading on the day-to-day project management and delivery of the Trust’s Higher Education access programmes with oversight and support from senior staff, including UK Summer Schools, The Sutton Trust Fulbright US Programme and Teacher Champions.
• Oversee the performance of 12 UK universities delivering the Sutton Trust’s Summer School programmes, the US-UK Fulbright Commission, Causeway Education, and other external partners. This includes:
  • Managing partner performance against contractual obligations, including reporting and invoicing.
  • Building and maintaining effective and enduring relationships, including the onboarding and training of new partners.
  • Establishing a culture of collective learning through planning and delivery of events and best practice sharing.

• Overseeing the monitoring and evaluation of university access programmes in collaboration with external evaluation partners and internal teams; collating data and producing reports, ensuring the effective dissemination of findings and using these to refine programme design.
• Ensuring effective tracking, reporting, and management of programme data for university access. This includes using Salesforce (our CRM) for tracking partner performance, participant data, and programme outcomes.
• Managing programme budgets and reporting on financial status internally.

Programme innovation/development

• Proactively developing strategies to enhance programme delivery, ensuring programmes maintain their quality and reach, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Managing the development, implementation, and evaluation of special projects designed to evolve and improve university access programmes. 
• Development and implementation of the school and teacher engagement strategy to support our programme aims and contributing to trust-wide strategy in this area, with support from senior leadership.
• Helping to develop new programmes, including contributing to the drafting of funding bids by Development colleagues.

Team Management & Organisational Duties

• Line management of the Senior Programmes Officer: Marketing and Communications and the Programmes Assistant: University Access and Digital
• Contributing to the leadership of the University Access and Digital team, working closely with the Head of University Access and Digital and other senior programme managers to ensure effective and coherent management of all access-focused programmes
• Representing the Trust at external speaking engagements, as well as contributing to fundraising and donor-related activities when required
• Other duties as necessary from time to time

Person Specification

We welcome applications from individuals who have experience in:

• Strong project and stakeholder management skills, with experience in managing partnerships, overseeing programme delivery, and financial control.
• Experience line-managing staff and motivating and supporting teams to deliver successfully
• Proven experience in designing, managing, and delivering high-quality programmes ideally with a focus on young people facing barriers to Higher Education.
• A strong understanding of the widening participation sector and the challenges faced by young people in accessing top-tier universities.
• Experience working with schools, colleges, or universities,
• Demonstrated ability to analyse data to inform decision-making and to use insights to improve programme delivery.
• Experience of working with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to effectively represent the Trust at all levels.
• Strong budget management and numerical skills.

We are also looking for an individual who:

• Is sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and its mission to address educational disadvantage;
• High attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to take responsibility for multiple tasks.
• Personable, flexible, and discreet, with the ability to thrive in a small team environment
• Is eligible to work in the UK (see here for information about right to work)

Terms of Appointment

• Contract: Full-time, Permanent
• Salary: £46,500-£49,500
• Working location: Minimum of 2 office days per week
• Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP. Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.
• Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and may also be required to attend events / meetings outside of their normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends
• DBS check will be required

Interviews

Applications should reach us by 9am, Monday 2nd December, with first round interviews held over Zoom on Wednesday, 11th December , and second round interviews held at our London offices on Tuesday, 17th December.

Safeguarding statement

The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.

Contextual recruitment

The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.

We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.

Data Warehouse Manager 

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

Location: Remote, with occasional face-to-face meetings (travel expenses covered) 

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Data Warehouse Manager to join a dynamic charity’s Information Systems & Technology (IS&T) department. This is a pivotal, hands-on technical position, responsible for leading and developing the charity’s data warehouse and overseeing associated data services provided by the Data Team. You will play a key role in shaping the organisation's data architecture, analytics, and reporting capabilities to support data-driven decision-making and enhance organisational impact.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in data management and a passion for innovation, data quality, and strategic insight. You will lead several roles, including BI Development, Data Engineering, and Information Systems Development, working with internal stakeholders across various departments to ensure accurate and effective data access and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Data Team, including line management responsibilities and partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee the design, development, and migration of the data warehouse to a cloud-based infrastructure, enhancing data interoperability and driving innovation.
• Lead the development of dashboards, visualisations, and data extracts to empower the charity’s departments with real-time insights.
• Drive key data improvement projects aligned with the charity's strategy, supporting data accuracy, security, and accessibility.
• Develop and enforce data governance standards, facilitating effective data use across devolved analyst teams within the organisation.
• Act as technical lead for data projects, providing guidance on best practices for data modelling, integration, and ETL processes.
• Produce documentation for data projects, including technical specifications, data flows, and requirements documents.

Required Skills and Experience

• Degree-level education (or equivalent) in a relevant field.
• Proven experience in data warehouse management, ideally with Microsoft Azure, SQL Server, and T-SQL.
• Expertise in Microsoft Business Intelligence tools (Power BI, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS) and data visualisation techniques.
• Strong SQL skills and familiarity with integration technologies (e.g., SOAP, REST).
• Knowledge of data modelling, diagramming (UML), and experience in producing technical documentation.
• Demonstrable experience in developing data governance standards and working in a matrix management environment.
• Ability to manage complex projects and work with large, varied datasets.
• Skilled in translating technical data insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and problem-solving skills.

How to Apply

If you’re a data professional with a strategic vision and a commitment to harnessing data for social good, we’d love to hear from you.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Can you help us promote public and national awareness of kidney disease in the UK to benefit all kidney patients?

The National Kidney Federation (NKF) is a unique, independent UK charitable organisation run by kidney patients for kidney patients. They are seeking an exceptional Policy and Public Affairs Manager to help shape and deliver an exciting programme of work that tackles the challenges of renal disease head-on. As a senior appointment, this role will raise the scale, effectiveness, and profile of their policy and public affairs work.

Job Title: Policy and Public Affair Manager
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: NKF HQ (North Nottinghamshire) Hybrid working
Salary: Up to £43,000 (dependent on experience)
Hours: 36 hours per week

Perks and Benefits:

At NKF, they value their team members and offer some incredible benefits:

* Up to six weeks of annual leave plus bank holidays
* Early finish on Friday's
* Christmas shutdown
* Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution
* Death in service insurance worth three times your salary
* Free car parking at their HQ

About the Role:
You'll build on current policy initiatives, leveraging the knowledge of our team, trustees, and professional networks, while collaborating with 50 Kidney Patient Association members. You'll have the freedom to shape and implement their programme of work, working strategically and independently to enhance NKF's impact on patient support, campaigning, and public life.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead NKF's policy and public affairs activities, reporting to the Chief Executive.
- Develop and implement strategies to tackle the challenges of kidney disease.
- Collaborate with internal teams, trustees, and external stakeholders to drive impactful campaigns.
- Represent NKF in public policy discussions, including parliamentary groups, ensuring our voice is heard at the highest levels.
- Contribute to strategic planning and hands-on delivery within a small, collaborative team.

About You:

We're looking for someone who combines strategic vision with a willingness to get stuck into the work. You'll have:
- Proven experience in policy and public affairs with a strong network in public policy and parliamentary groups.
- A solid understanding of health policies.
- Knowledge of marketing and communications, with the ability to amplify NKF's work and messaging.
- Entrepreneurial skills and the ability to shape and deliver impactful strategies.
- The ability to work collaboratively with teams and independently when needed.
- A passion for making a lasting difference for kidney patients and the NKF's mission.

This is a chance to join NKF at an exciting time. With a refreshed five-year strategy, growing reputation, and committed team, you'll have the support and opportunity to make a long-lasting impact.

How to Apply:
Due to the sensitive nature of the role, we are accepting applications on a rolling basis so please do reach out if this impacts you in any way. The provisional closing date for this role will be December the 10th at 12pm. Please send a copy of your CV to Priya at Charity People in the first instance.

First Stage Interviews: 12th and 16th of December
Second stage Interviews: 19th of December

Charity People actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Job Title: Media and Publicity Manager

Location: London Hybrid or Home based with occasional travel to London

Salary: £37,355 - £42,653

Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week

Role Overview:

We are seeking a talented Media and Publicity Manager to lead our public relations (PR) strategy. In this pivotal role, you will enhance our visibility and impact by managing media relations, celebrity engagement, and public-facing PR campaigns to raise awareness of speech, language, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

PR Strategy and Execution

• Develop and execute strategic PR plans to maximize visibility and meet/exceed agreed targets.
• Secure media coverage and engage with celebrities and public figures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media contacts and celebrity supporters.

Media and Celebrity Engagement

• Lead initiatives to engage celebrities and influencers for long-term support.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure PR campaigns align with organizational goals.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with the Head of Digital, Engagement, and Communications, and other departments, to identify and maximize PR opportunities.
• Support and train media spokespeople to deliver key messages effectively.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of media and celebrity interactions.
• Evaluate PR activities and outcomes to optimize future campaigns.

What we are looking for:

• Professional qualification in PR/Communications.
• Proven success in securing national press coverage and working on high-profile media campaigns.
• Experience with celebrity engagement and producing PR materials for both print and online platforms.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of media outlets and press opportunities.
• Ability to lead PR strategies and deliver impactful campaigns.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, media databases, and online evaluation tools.

About Us:

We are Speech and Language UK – we want every child to face the future with confidence. For 1.9 million children in the UK, learning to talk and understand words feel like an impossible hurdle. Without the right help, this can destroy their world. They feel disconnected from their family. Unable to make friends. Unfairly punished for not following instructions they don’t understand. What does the future hold for them?

Why Us?

Speech and Language UK is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for children and young people with communication needs. If you’re ready to make a difference in a supportive, mission-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Employee Assistance programme (we actively engage with our workforce on wellbeing and offer an employee assistance program offering confidential counselling and advice), Perkbox membership and enhanced sick pay.  

How to Apply:

Please submit your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, addressing specifications in Job Description and Person Specification. Please find candidate pack attached 

The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday, 9 December 2024.

Accessibility Support:
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or need to apply in a different format, please contact our People Team (email address in attached pack) and we will be happy to assist you.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer.

Are you ready to drive impactful fundraising partnerships that make a real difference?

We're looking for an experienced Senior Corporate Development Executive to join our Income Generation team, working from Northampton or London. In this role, you'll identify and secure, wherever possible high-value, long-term corporate partnerships that deliver mutual benefits for both our partners and the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association.

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:

With a focus on growth, you'll play a key role in shaping the strategy for corporate partnerships and supporting our team's ambitious goals.

• Collaborate to develop and drive our high-value partnership strategy.
• Lead the management and growth of a robust pipeline of potential partnerships.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across the Association.
• Provide expert support and guidance to the Corporate Partnerships Development Officer.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of sector trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Travel across the UK for meetings and events, presenting proposals to prospective partners.
• Offer guidance and support to colleagues and volunteers, contributing to the development of successful partnerships.
• Record and report on key financial and performance indicators (KPIs) to track partnership growth.
• Support the wider Corporate Partnership and Philanthropy teams as required.

About You:

You'll be someone who thrives on building meaningful partnerships and achieving ambitious goals.

• Proven experience in a senior corporate partnerships or similar role in the public or commercial sectors.
• A successful track record in securing high-value partnerships, consistently surpassing financial and KPI targets.
• A growth-minded individual with a results-driven approach.
• Strong collaborator who supports team-wide growth opportunities.
• Resourceful and proactive in identifying and maximising partnership opportunities.
• Excellent communicator with strong writing and presentation skills, able to engage at all levels.
• Proficient in IT, with experience in Raisers Edge or Microsoft Dynamics CRM preferred.
• Full UK driving licence for travel across the country.

Join us in this rewarding role where you'll have the chance to make a lasting impact through meaningful corporate partnerships.

The full job description is available in the candidate pack.

Salary: £41,000 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Northampton office

Contract: Permanent

Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working. There is no minimum weekly expectation to attend the office, however this role requires flexibility to attend the office in line with team and business needs.

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.

• Significant experience in a senior corporate partnership new business function, or relevant, equivalent experience in the public or commercial sectors
• Track record delivering high value partnerships or projects, exceeding financial and KPI targets, identifying and delivering growth opportunities.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels, and to write and present in a clear and inspiring way.

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.

The NSPCC's mission is to end cruelty to children in UK. To carry out its charitable work and achieve its strategic objectives, the NSPCC must communicate efficiently and effectively with the maximum possible impact,relevance, and emotional resonance to engage all key audiences including supporters, professionals, serviceusers, volunteers, and the public across a variety of offline and online channels.

The purpose of the Brand and Content team is to create the most compelling, relevant content and communications for our audiences - informed by channel and creative expertise - to help prevent child abuse.

Our key focus is to:

·Lead the development of the organisation's brand and content strategy

·Tell a clear and inspiring story of what we do and the impact we have as a charity

·Develop, deliver, and optimise content for our audiences across our owned channels

The Brand and Content team is made up of creatives, digital and social content makers, producers, and project managers. We are responsible for creating marketing identities, concepts, materials, and campaigns across all channelsand for all audiences.

Job purpose

The role of Junior Creative Project Manager is integral to the day to day running and delivery of projects and therelationship management between commissioning teams across the organisation, our in-house creatives, andour external suppliers.

·Contribute to the Communication function's purpose of ensuring that all content and communications areof an appropriate high standard, consistent with NSPCC's brand and key messages.

·Manage and deliver the production of a range of creative content and communications materialsfor campaigns, partnerships, and events across all channels and platforms.

·Manage key client relationships across the organisation - ensuring work meets the expectations set out inthe original client brief and support the creative team in providing clear and persuasive rationale for concepts and creative execution.

·Help deliver the agreed Brand and Content team strategy, plans and standards.

Key relationships - Internal

·Reports to Senior Creative Project Manager

·Works closely with other members of the Creative Project Management team, and wider Brand & Content department

·Works closely with colleagues from the Communications directorate and other teams across the organisation

Key relationships - External

·Liaison with creative freelancers as appropriate

Main duties and responsibilities

·Manage creative production to ensure high quality work is delivered on time and to budget through internal and external services

·Oversee the day-to-day production of several projects

·Engage with stakeholders and commissioners to build strong relationships and manage expectations throughout project lifecycle

·Facilitate project meetings; briefings, stand ups, wash ups

·Define project objectives into actionable creative tasks

·Create and maintain project schedules, problem-solving any deviations

·Encourage best practice and look for opportunities to optimise ways of working

Responsibilities for all Staff within the Communications directorate

·A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people

·To actively participate in regular department and team meetings, contributing to strategy, discussions and decisions which will be beneficial to NSPCC's communications activities.

·To maintain an awareness of own and others' Health and Safety and comply with the NSPCC's Healthand Safety policy and procedures.

·To take personal responsibility for keeping up to date with NSPCC work to end cruelty to children,including securing updates on project and service developments and general NSPCC news.

Person specification

·You have excellent communication skills and are confident managing stakeholders, commissioners, and external suppliers

·You are proactive and think ahead, asking the right questions along the way

·You are a problem solver and know how to navigate a challenge

·Great attention to detail and organisation skills

·Exceptional time management and know how to drive a project forward

·You are adaptable and keep calm when things don't quite go as planned

·You can manage several projects simultaneously

·You love collaborating on creative projects and like to keep up to date on creative developments

Safer Recruitment

As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk.

Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process ofobtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with our children and adults.

The recruitment and selection of our people will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and incompliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.

Our principles:

Always seek to recruit the best candidate for the role based on merit including their skills, experience, motivation andcompetencies. Our robust recruitment and selection process should ensure the identification of the person bestsuited to the role and the organisation.

•Committed to diversity and equality of opportunity and will interview all applicants (internal and external)who self-declare at application as having a disability and who meet the minimum requirements in the person specification of the vacancy they are applying for.

•We will make reasonable adjustments at all stages of the recruitment process in order to enable successfulcandidates who declare disabilities to start working or volunteering their time with us.

•Any current member of staff or volunteer who wishes to apply for vacancies and is suitably qualified will be considered and addressed fairly and objectively based on their merit.

•As an organisation committed to safeguarding, we will ensure all under 18's joining the organisation willhave ongoing risk assessments to ensure their role and activities are safe and appropriate.

•All documentation relating to candidates will be treated confidentially in accordance with the GDPR legislation.

Samaritan’s Purse is looking for a well-connected individual to act as our London Donor Ministries contact. This would either be a Donor Ministries Associate or Donor Ministries Manager.

The role is full time, remotely based, but with one day a week from our National Ministry Centre in Coventry.

The role will involve working some Sundays, when church opportunities occur.

To be suitable for this role you will need to good networking leads within a Christian context. You will enjoy getting to know people and prayerfully nurturing relationships. You will have a clear delivery and the ability to present at, lead or on occasion take a church service. Further information can be found in the Job Description.

In accordance with the Equality Act of 2010 and due to the nature and context of the role there is an ‘occupational requirement’ for the post holder to be an evangelical Christian. The job holder should be committed to the purpose of SPI and be able to demonstrate enthusiasm for the Christian purposes of the organisation and be able to live out, hold to, support and contribute to its Christian ethos.

Join Our Team – Fundraising & Grants Officer

Are you looking for flexible hours with remote working options? Do you have strong organisational and administration skills and enjoy building relationships? We’re excited to welcome a Fundraising & Grants Officer to our team! You’ll support the Head of Business Development & Partnerships in securing essential funding for Action for Family Carers, keeping our fundraising efforts running smoothly.

While previous fundraising experience is a plus, it’s not essential—if you bring transferable skills from business development, marketing, or similar fields, we’d love to hear from you. With strong communication skills and a knack for using data to build compelling cases, you’ll manage smaller bids independently and assist with larger applications and proposals. Your main role will be coordinating funding applications and reports and researching new funding opportunities like corporate partnerships. You will also support our community fundraisers.

Bring your ideas and creativity as we work together to innovate and develop new income streams!

About Us:

Action for Family Carers is a well-established Essex-based charity dedicated to supporting unpaid carers and young carers. We've been making a positive impact for over 30 years.

What We Offer:

· Salary: £26,300 per annum FTE (£15,780 actual)

· Contract: Permanent

· Hours: 21 hours per week - Flexible days/hours, hybrid office/home working

· Location: Brickhouse Farm, Poulton Close, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6NG

Benefits:

· Full induction and relevant training

· Contributory work-based pension scheme

· Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

· Flexible working arrangements

Apply Now:

If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team, contribute to meaningful work, and make a positive impact, we want to hear from you! Read the full Job Description and Person Specification and send a CV and covering letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the person specification, applications without this may not be considered.

Closing date for applications 5pm, Wednesday 11th December 2024

We will be interviewing applicants on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the application window if we appoint a suitable candidate.

Action for Family Carers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.