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PR and Communications Manager
- North, West or South London centre (hybrid considered with at
least three days a week office-based) - Full time
- Permanent
- £29,000-£34,000
Interviews for this role will take place on Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th December. We ask that all candidates keep these dates available for virtual interviews.
About Smart Works
Smart Works is a UK charity that exists to give unemployed women the clothing, coaching and confidence they need to succeed at interview and get the job. The Smart Works community brings this mission to life, working together to support and empower women in their professional pursuits.
We’re dynamic, high profile and fast-growing. Powered by volunteers, the Smart Works service is delivered in 11 centres across the UK. Since 2013, Smart Works has helped over 40,000 women, and we’re on track to support 10,000 women this year alone. After visiting Smart Works, two thirds of clients secure a job within a month. It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre. Find out more on our website.
About the role
We are seeking a PR and Communications Manager to join our ambitious team. We know that incredible work goes on behind the scenes at Smart Works, and that what we do meaningfully helps to change the lives of thousands of women every year. But we need you to help us shout from the rooftops about our service and impact, actively seeking media opportunities and press coverage, to increase our public profile. Your work will make a real difference – spreading the Smart Works message not only to the women we exist to support, but fundraisers, referral partners, volunteers and the public too.
Duties and responsibilities
- You will amplify and lead existing integrated campaigns, including the Smart Works Unemployment Index, International Women’s Day and International Day of the Girl. With the support of the Digital Marketing Manager, Graphic Design Manager and Digital Communications Manager, you’ll ensure our campaigns are widely noticed and talked about, in the press, online and local community.
- You will develop and manage media opportunities (proactive and reactive), including owning our press office, writing and distributing press releases, building relationships with journalists, tracking coverage, and briefing spokespeople.
- You will lead and develop our Client Champions programme and case studies, ensuring the client remains central to the charity’s external voice, proactively seeking opportunities to tell their stories to encourage support/donations from external communities, and managing any nationwide communication moments/events.
- You will support our engagement with Patrons and Ambassadors, managing relationships where appropriate and seeking new advocates who can authentically help tell our story, to reach more people.
- You will lead the coordination of our internal communications calendar and reporting, working with internal stakeholders across Partnerships, Operations and our local centres to ensure that key moments are recognised, with support at a national level where appropriate.
- You will support with other team tasks, such as social media scheduling and content creation.
If you have a solid understanding and experience of PR and campaign work, this is an incredible opportunity to use your expertise to change women’s lives.
The successful candidate will report to our Director of Communications and Marketing. The role has no line management responsibility but will work closely with colleagues – including our Digital Marketing Manager, Digital Communications Manager and Graphic Design Manager – so you should be used to collaborating with others, in a dynamic environment.
Personal specification
Essential Criteria
- Proven experience in a PR, communications, or similar role, ideally within the charity.
- Demonstrable success in securing media coverage, developing and delivering PR plans, managing relationships, and working with ambassadors.
- Outstanding writing, editing and proofreading skills with excellent attention to detail, including when working with limited resource and/or under pressure.
- Ability to craft compelling stories, press releases and pitches.
- Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage and take responsibility for own workload, handle multiple priorities and to work independently.
- Both strategic and operational thinker.
- Excellent, proven project management and planning skills.
- Creative and proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Friendly and approachable, can work independently and as part of a team.
- Passionate about the Smart Works mission and our values, with a commitment to our EDI strategy.
Benefits, terms and conditions
- North, West or South London centre (hybrid considered with at least three days a week office-based).
- Full time, 9am-5pm.
- Permanent.
- Salary of £29,000-£34,000, depending on experience.
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
- Company pension.
- Positive, supportive working environment with opportunities for practical training and progression.
- Free/discounted access at selected Smart Works sales, events and pop-up shops.
- All successful applicants must provide two satisfactory references and complete a Basic DBS check.
How to apply
Please use the portal on our website to submit your CV and cover letter by midday on Friday 6th December. Your cover letter should address the following questions:
- Why do you want to work for Smart Works?
- What specific PR experience and skills do you have that makes you well suited to the role?
- In your opinion, what is the biggest challenge in the current PR and communications space?
Closing date for applications
midday Friday 6 December
Notification of interview
Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than 5.30pm Friday 6 December
Interviews
First round interviews will be held virtually on Tuesday 10 December. The timings for these are:
- 8.30am – 9.25 am
- 9.30am – 10.25am
- 10.30am – 11.25am
- 11.30am – 12.25pm
- 12.30pm – 1.25pm
Second round interviews will be a chance to meet the team virtually on Wednesday 11 December. The timings for these are:
- 8.45am – 9.30am
- 9.30am-10.15am
For the first-round interview, you will be asked to discuss your response to the following:
We want Smart Works to become a household name, and the go-to charity when media want to speak to a charity for comments on women’s unemployment. From what you know about our work (including the Smart Works Unemployment Index), how would you go about making this happen in time for International Women’s Day in March 2025?
You’ll have ten minutes in total (including time for any questions). We’re happy to hear this response verbally or you’re welcome to put together a short PowerPoint presentation – what we’re interested in is how you would approach the hurdle and what steps you would take to reach the end target.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or alterations for the application and recruitment processes, please contact the recruitment team about submitting an application (see job pack for contact details).
At Smart Works we will apply suitable measures to keep your information secure in accordance with our Privacy Policy (a current version of which is available on our website).
Smart Works promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, disabled candidates, and candidates with lived experience of unemployment as we would like to increase the representation of these groups at Smart Works.
We exist to give unemployed women the clothing, coaching and confidence they need to succeed at interview and get the job.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
The role
Breast Cancer Now have transformed our digital offering over the last couple of years to create a unified, supportive and inclusive experience for those who want to know more about breast cancer and access vital support services.
We’re looking for a digital product manager who will oversee all aspects of the product lifecycle - managing the backlog for new product developments and cycles of continuous improvement across our flagship products and services. You’ll work collaboratively across the charity and beyond to ensure priorities are centred on the needs of individuals affected by breast cancer and contribute to achieving the overarching strategic goals of our charity.
About you
You’ll have proven experience successfully managing digital products, ideally in a not-for-profit environment. You’ll be a clear, compelling communicator, capable of building strong stakeholder relationships and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
With a deep understanding of user-centred design principles, you’ll draw on user insight and organisational strategy to shape priorities and measures of success. You’ll have experience applying product development best practices to shape discovery and deliver against a strategic roadmap and backlog, ideally in partnership with specialist external providers.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in our London office. However, in line with our hybrid working practice, full-time staff members may choose to work up to three days per week from home.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact Breast Cancer Now recruitment.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 9 December 2024
Interview date:pr From Monday 16 December 2024
Job Title: Fundraising Officer (Trusts)
Salary: £16,800 (£28,000 FTE)
Contract: Permanent, 3 days per week (or 22.5hrs per week on another agreed working pattern)
Location: Hybrid, at least one day per week in a Power2 office (London or Ashton-under-Lyne)
Annual Leave: 25 days paid holiday each year (pro-rata)
Power2 is a fast growing and energetic children and young people’s charity that has supported 27,000 young people since 2001. We are based in the North West of England and London and deliver early-intervention asset-based programmes to children and young people who have mental wellbeing challenges and are disengaged from school and more widely. We are well-known for our accredited Teens and Toddlers programme and its variations focusing on mental health, school transitions and physical activity, and are supporting young people via Power2 Rediscover, an intensive 1:1 wellbeing programme.
We believe there is no greater cost to society than unfulfilled potential. We support young people to get the most out of their education by helping them to improve their mental health and wellbeing and develop their skills. We inspire young people who are at significant risk of school exclusion to re-engage and fulfil their potential at school, at work and in life.
We have an opportunity to join our Fundraising Team as Fundraising Officer, raising the funds that enable young people to benefit from our life-changing programmes.
The majority of the successful candidate’s time will be spent in growing an already established Trusts and Foundations income stream; you will be responsible for writing applications to and managing relationships with small and medium grant-makers (giving up to c.£10k). You will have the autonomy to manage your own portfolio of new and existing funders, with support from the Head of Fundraising, and will support the wider fundraising team with research needs.
This is an exciting time to join the Power2 fundraising team, as we aim to grow and diversify our income sources. The successful candidate will therefore have the opportunity to be involved in the growth and development of new areas of fundraising and to be involved in activities reflecting their own interests and career aspirations.
Direct experience is not essential for this role – more important is that you possess transferable skills and can demonstrate experience in distilling complex information from a range of sources and communicating it in a persuasive, engaging way to different audiences. The successful candidate will therefore have excellent communication skills, be highly numerate and a great team player and collaborator.
We operate hybrid working, and this role can be based at either our London or North-West (Ashton-under-Lyne) office, with at least one day working in the office per week. We offer flexibility as to when the role’s hours are worked, and exact working patterns can be discussed at interview.
To apply please visit our website. On the second page of the application form, please upload a CV and personal statement. Use the personal statement as an opportunity to convince us why your skills and experience make you the right person for this role, paying particular attention to the criteria on the person specification. Applications without a personal statement will not be considered.
Interviews will be held w/c 16 December.
The successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (child workforce) and provide details of two referees.
Power2 strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can ALL be ourselves. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Power2 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We may undertake an online search if you are shortlisted.
We believe every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, even when things get tougher.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting for an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to join our team in Warwickshire
Job Title: Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA)
Location: Warwickshire
Salary: £25,104 per annum
Contract type: Fixed Term (12 Months), Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week with occasional late shift 12:30 – 20:30 on a rota basis (approximately twice per month)
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as Independent Domestic Violence Advocate to supporting women and children who are impacted by domestic violence. You will work closely with victims of domestic abuse from the point of crisis, to provide high quality independent advocacy and support to survivors of domestic abuse at the highest risk and their children.
The job involves working within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership protocols and procedures that prioritise the safety of survivors. The post holder will empower survivors by providing them with emotional, practical and personal welfare support. The job involves ensuring that women are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment and enabling them to access their rights, make decisions and increase their life options. The job involves informing survivors of the full range of civil, criminal and practical options that might increase their safety.
This role includes attendance at the office in Warwick district. Travel around Warwickshire for client appointments is essential to role, therefore use of a car essential.
Please note that this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing Date: 09:00am 11 December 2024
Interview Date: 18 December 2024
Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.
Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About us
10 Windsor Walk (10WW) is a Community Interest Company established by local therapists concerned to address the provision of intensive psychological services for those most in need.
We meet the needs of local psychoanalysts, psychotherapists and the local community by providing psychotherapy treatment rooms and space for training and events related to developing psychotherapy services.
More than this, we are a hub where therapists and psychoanalysts can meet, work together and exchange ideas on developing the practice as a whole.
- Affordable treatment: We run low- and no-fee psychotherapy for those in need in the local community, alongside Trainees from the Institute of Psychoanalysis who offer low fee psychoanalysis.
- Community space: We run a weekly therapeutic playgroup for parents and toddlers seeking sanctuary in South London. Other public programmes include a monthly Psychoanalytic Film Club and we are also developing a therapeutic community garden.
- Education centre: We host lectures, seminars, steering groups and specialist training for psychotherapists, psychoanalysts, NHS staff and the general public.
About the role
Weʼre seeking a Development Coordinator with a strong background in successful grant writing and funder relationship management. This role will focus on researching and securing grant funding. Weʼre a small team looking for someone who wants to be a key part of our mission-driven work and play an integral role in helping us grow and make a meaningful impact. You will work remotely and attend regular meetings onsite in addition to delivering occasional events for 10WW supporters. You will sit within the core 10WW team, working with the Centre Manager to align funding efforts with program needs and organisational priorities. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing grant applications, building and managing funder partnerships, and ensuring accurate reporting and compliance in line with funding requirements. If you're passionate about making a difference in mental health and skilled at fostering funding relationships, weʼd like to hear from you.
A centre for psychoanalysis and its applications in South London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised, proactive individual who has a successful record in project, programme and operations support and who is looking to take on a new, exciting challenge that will make a real difference to the community.
This is a full and varied role – no two days will be the same! We can offer:
• The opportunity to be fully involved in meaningful work, to make a difference and see the positive impact of your work
• An experienced team who will support you to deliver on your goals, and to grow personally and professionally
• The platform to manage and deliver on your own workload
• A role that allows you to take the initiative, to innovate and to be involved with multiple stakeholders across the business
• Fulfilling and rewarding work that contributes to society, sustainability initiatives and environmental challenges
ABOUT BAKER STREET QUARTER PARTNERSHIP
We are the Business Improvement District (BID) for the Baker Street area of Marylebone – a not-for-profit organisation making a real difference to this vibrant, diverse and dynamic part of central London. Our innovative and compelling work is far reaching, from nurturing and connecting the community, to promoting the area’s vitality and ensuring it is resilient, safe and clean. Established 11 years ago, we have recently set out a new exciting and ambitious business plan focused on facilitating social and environmental impact, with wellbeing at its core. This is a unique opportunity to work within a team who are committed to contributing to the broader community and driving positive change.
Our team is small but highly innovative and ambitious with a proven track record of making real improvements to the area for business and for all. You will be joining the Partnership at an exciting time as we recently extended our area of benefit.
We are delighted to have been recognised as a Great Places to Work certified company!
“100% of employees at Baker Street Quarter Partnership say it is a great place to work*, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company”
Job Outline:
To provide project support to a number of programmes including:
• Operations – Initiatives to ensure our area is maintained as a clean, safe, well-managed and resilient through dedicated street management, effective communications and facilitated local networks
• Sustainability - Promoting social and environmental impact and wellbeing while supporting the delivery of businesses’ sustainability and ESG objectives
• Smarter Giving - our initiative facilitating relationships between our member businesses and local charities and community groups
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operations Support
• Research and collate area information including crime statistics, planned street works, planned events and protests, planning and licensing
• Maintain Street Team rotas onto team calendar
• Assistance with the day-to-day oversight of the Street Team
• Update and send weekly Security and Operations mailer
• Update weekly Street Works
• Manage our range of Operations communication and intelligence sharing platforms and closed WhatsApp groups
• Actively assessing the quality and look/feel of our footprint area to report to Operations Manager
• Administrative assistance with Operational contract management
• Manage Health and Safety/Risk Assessments/RAMS for outdoor markets and events
• Administrative assistance for Operations linked events (Security Networking, Intelligence sharing meetings etc.)
• Manage and book all member training
• Assisting with keeping Operations section of BakerStreetQ website up to date
Smarter Giving Support
• Support the Community Impact Manager on collection drives/Christmas appeal
• Research related to local need and Church Street Ward (our focus for Smarter Giving)
• Attend member volunteering sessions to welcome volunteers and ensure smooth running
• Assist with arrangement of member volunteering
• Organise annual Christmas raffle
• Draft weekly volunteering and skill sharing opportunity update
• Draft articles on successful Smarter Giving initiatives
• Organise Meet the Charity events
Sustainability and Placemaking Programmes Support
• Research and administrative support related to sustainability, accessibility and Placemaking projects
• Drafting and updating communication and content
• Liaison with businesses, the Council and other stakeholders
• Initiate, promote and manage internal sustainability initiatives
• Assist with Smarter Recycling contract management
• Manage customer care calls to Smarter Recycling users (biannually)
General
• Support with the collation of performance/KPI data for quarterly, annual and ad hoc reports
• Minute Sustainability Steering Group and Streets and Spaces Steering Group, following up to ensure actions are completed
• Research related to local events and activities
• Staff pop-up member information stalls
• Financial administration related to Operations and Smarter Giving
• Contract administration and support
• Manage generic email boxes including training@ and info@ responding in a timely fashion
• Support and provide cover during holidays and absences for the Executive Assistant and Marketing & Events Coordinator including office and phone cover, office supplies and welcoming guests
• Always acting as an ambassador for BakerStreetQ.
• Back-up Fire Marshall and First Aider for the office (full training provided).
• Opportunity to train as Mental Health First Aider
It is expected that the Project Assistant will provide cover for and stand-in as necessary for the Marketing and Events Coordinator and the Team Assistant, and has familiarity of their job functions to enable such coverage to be provided.
• To undertake such other duties commensurate with your position, and / or hours of work, as may reasonably be required
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Required skills
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Exceptional personal planning and organisational skills
• Adept at independent working taking accountability for own workload and timely deliverables of work
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong planning and time management/multi-tasking skills, with the ability to take the initiative and work independently with little supervision, yet maintaining regular communication within the team
• A flexible approach, professional outlook and positive attitude is essential
• Ability to compile and accurately record information
• Intermediate skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint and experience of using contact databases (in particular input, retrieval of data and the ability to use database)
• Ability to work to tight deadlines whilst caring to ensure a high standard of work quality
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with a “can-do”, willing, collegiate approach
• Flexibility to adapt effectively to change
• Exceptional eye for detail and data accuracy
• Ability to liaise and build a rapport via telephone, in person and in written correspondence with senior business representatives and a variety of professionals and voluntary groups
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and out of core hours to attend events
Required Experience
• Previous work experience in an operational support or project support role likely to have been gained over a minimum of 12 months
• A passion/drive to contribute in a community focused, social impact role
• An interest in the urban environment and an organisation involved in sustainability initiatives, area promotion and placemaking projects
Our Benefits:
• Private health insurance via BUPA for employee only from day one
• Pension – Employee 5% and Employer 6%
• 25 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays and additional gifted holiday over Christmas
• Season ticket loans
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Salary sacrifice TechScheme – limit £2000
• Wellbeing sessions
• Opportunities and Support to volunteer
TIMESCALE:
Closing date for applications 29th November 2024.
Application by cover letter and CV.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
The Role:
- We're looking for a Lead Government Affairs Officer to help maximise the Trust’s influence at a UK Government level particularly in Westminster- ensuring that political decision makers and opinion formers act upon the enormous potential of woods and trees to deliver meaningful outcomes for nature and people.
- Your role is to influence government policy and legislation to reflect the Trust's priorities and objectives.
- This role sits within the External Affairs team working closely with colleagues across the three countries to generate plans and priorities.
- You will be responsible for developing strong working relationships both internally and externally.
- Working in collaboration with other organisations and internal stakeholders across the Trust, such as Regional Directors, is a key part of the role in maximising advocacy agenda and effectiveness.
- This role requires regular travel to meetings and events in London, with occasional travel to our head office in Grantham, site visits and events UK wide.
The Candidate:
- Experience in government/ external affairs roles ideally within the environment/rural affairs/charity sector or similar relevant sector.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to identify influencing opportunities by mobilising and working effectively in partnership with other organisations.
- Skilled in developing political strategies and influencing tactics as a part of broader advocacy and influencing plan whilst able to take on board expert advice from ecologists and policy leads.
- Require a strong understanding of political processes especially in regard to Westminster and Whitehall.
- Experience in producing high quality and timely briefings at pace for both senior staff and external audiences.
- Ability to perform to a high standard and deal with a constantly changing external environment, managing risks.
- Competent in identifying and capitalising on opportunities in line with the Trust’s cause.
- A creative thinker with experience in using digital communication channels to work at a pace to find innovative and effective ways to secure influence.
- Experience in line management, able to effectively manage direct reports whilst outlining key priorities and performance management.
- Educated to a degree level or above in a relevant subject or poses substantial experience in lieu of a degree.
- Ability to undertake travel across a wide area, sometimes to remote locations with overnight stays and frequent travel to London.
Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
- Enhanced Employer Pension
- Life Assurance
- Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
- Generous Annual Leave
- Enhanced Parental Pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Woodland Trust embraces diversity and inclusion. We want our team to reflect the UK's diverse community. We support people from all backgrounds to apply, especially those who are under-represented.
Application Advice: Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply. Your enthusiasm for the environment and our core values—Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count—are what matter most. We also keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. Make sure that you answer the application questions to show your experience and passion for the role.
Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. We look forward to hearing from you and working together to make a positive impact on our planet.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sight Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity providing specialist care, education and research for people with vision impairment. The charity has been in existence for over 230 years, and offer a variety of services in the community as well as education, transcription into alternative formats and residential care for adults and children. Their vision is of an inclusive Scotland where people of all visual abilities have the opportunity to thrive. To achieve their mission they are looking for a Supporter Fundraiser who will proactively engage with supporters, community groups and volunteers in the community.
The Fundraising Manager – Corporates and Philanthropy is responsible for developing and implementing plans to maximise income from corporate partners and individuals with the propensity to donate significant sums. There is huge scope to develop both income streams at Sight Scotland, as this is the first dedicated position covering these income streams.
The primairy focus initially will be on developing corporate partnership income, as there is huge potential for partnerships ranging from transactional right up to transformational. The role supports the organisation’s purpose to make a significant impact on the lives of people living with visual impairment in Scotland by maximising fundraising income to deliver brilliant services and create a positive impact on our ability to deliver for the long term.
This specialist manager role would suit someone who is already operating at a senior fundraiser level, or someone who can demonstrate experience of developing a corporate and/or major donor pipeline, creating operational plans and delivering income.
Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.
To progress your application, please contact THINK Recruitment for an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.
The Katie Piper Foundation are seeking a passionate and proactive Fundraising Relationships Manager to lead our supporter-led fundraising and corporate partnerships, while also supporting events and major donor stewardship. This role offers a unique opportunity to build and nurture impactful relationships, helping us grow our sustainable income to expand our reach and support for survivors.
You will work closely with the Head of Fundraising and Marketing, as well as our Communications Lead, to maximise our fundraising potential and amplify the charity's message. This is a part-time, dynamic role within a small, dedicated team where no two days are the same!
Key Responsibilities
- Relationship Building: Recruit, support, and manage relationships with individual supporters, corporate partners, and community groups, helping them reach their fundraising potential.
- Corporate Partnerships: Identify and secure new corporate partnerships, including charity of the year opportunities, sponsorships, and collaborative fundraising initiatives.
- Community Engagement: Develop supporter-led fundraising activities, encourage survivor involvement, and foster a diverse community of supporters dedicated to our mission.
- Event and Campaign Support: Play a key role in planning and supporting charity-organised and third-party fundraising events.
- Major Donor Stewardship: Collaborate with the team to engage and steward major donors, building long-term relationships that sustain our mission.
About You
You are a natural relationship builder with a creative and strategic approach to fundraising. You are highly organised, proactive, and able to inspire supporters and partners to achieve their fundraising ambitions. You’re comfortable working independently and as part of a small, collaborative team, bringing passion and commitment to each project.
Skills and Experience Required:
- Proven experience in fundraising, relationship management, or a related field
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work creatively and strategically to achieve fundraising goals
- Experience with corporate partnerships and community fundraising is desirable
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Passionate about making a difference for survivors of life-altering burns and scars
Why Join Us?
The Katie Piper Foundation is dedicated to supporting survivors of life-altering burns and scars, empowering them to rebuild their lives with confidence. We provide life-changing, personalised burns rehabilitation, advocacy, and support to help survivors thrive. Join us in making a lasting difference!
- Opportunity to make a real impact in a unique and rewarding role
- Part of a supportive, close-knit team with a shared purpose
- Flexible, part-time hours in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
How to Apply
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you! Applications require CV and supporting statement.
Join us and help transform the lives of survivors of burns and scars. Together, we can make a real difference!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Deaf Unity is a deaf-led charity empowering deaf people. We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive, passionate and highly-organised individual tomanage the administration of our busy BSL training and services, and in implementing strategies to promote these services to new businesses and individuals to grow this area of our charity at this exciting stage of our development.
In return you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team within a growing and unique charity. Income generated from training and courses goes back into the charity to fund our work with deaf school leavers, deaf job seekers and workers and out in the community. This means the work you do will make a positive contribution to and directly impact the lives of deaf people.
Job Summary
The Training and Services Manager is responsible for the comprehensive administration, management and promotion of Deaf Unity’s British Sign Language (BSL) training, interpreting services, Deaf Awareness, and other related training courses. This role includes managing course logistics and the freelance team delivering training, monitoring email communications, promoting services, liaising with students, clients and teachers, maintaining the CRM system, handling invoicing, capturing feedback, and managing evaluations. The ideal candidate will be organised, communicative, and committed to providing exceptional service to our clients and students while meeting sales targets.
Location: London – initially fully remote with some ad hoc site visits. Potential for future hybrid role.
Reports to: CEO
Line management responsibilities: freelance BSL teachers and trainers, and freelance communication support team
Job Type: 35 hours per week, salary £30k-£35k
Key Responsibilities
1. Service Management and Administration:
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Oversee the administration of all services such as BSL courses, interpreting services, Deaf Awareness, and other related training courses.
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Schedule and coordinate external training sessions and courses, ensuring all logistical details are managed effectively.
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Monitor and respond to emails in designated inboxes related to training and services.
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Manage freelance trainers and teachers to ensure the smooth delivery of all courses.
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Manage freelance interpreters and CSWs to ensure the smooth delivery of communication support services.
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Ensure compliance with Deaf Unity’s policies and procedures (e.g. finance, safeguarding, health and safety, EDI) in every aspect of service delivery
2. Promotion of Courses and Services:
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Develop and implement strategies to promote training, courses and interpreting services to potential clients and students.
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Conduct outreach and build relationships with organisations, businesses, and individuals to increase course enrolment, and training opportunities.
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Utilise various marketing channels, including social media, email campaigns, and partnerships, to promote courses.
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Meet or exceed sales targets for course enrolments and sales of training programmes.
3. Client, Student, and Teacher Support:
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Act as the primary point of contact for students, clients, and teachers, providing exceptional customer service and support.
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Assist with course registration, answer queries, and provide detailed information about training programs.
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Maintain strong relationships with existing clients, students, and teachers, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded.
4. CRM and Invoicing:
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Keep the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system up to date with accurate and relevant information.
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Generate and manage invoices for BSL and training courses.
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Track payments and follow up on outstanding invoices to ensure timely payment.
5. Feedback and Evaluation:
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Capture feedback from students, clients, and teachers through surveys, or other appropriate methods.
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Analyse feedback to identify areas for improvement and implement changes to enhance course quality and delivery.
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Prepare and present evaluation reports to senior management, highlighting key findings and recommendations.
Qualifications and Skills
Essential
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Strong organisational and multitasking skills with a keen attention to detail.
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Experience of managing staff/a small team
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Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Proven track record of meeting sales targets and promoting services.
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If no existing BSL skills, an interest and commitment to learning BSL is required (free training provided).
Desirable
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Knowledge of BSL (ideally Level 2/3 or above – ongoing BSL training provided for free up to and including Level 3).
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Proficiency in using CRM systems and other administrative software.
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Experience in business outreach and building business relationships and partnerships.
Personal Attributes
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Proactive and resourceful with a problem-solving mindset.
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Passionate about education, training, and supporting the Deaf community.
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Committed to continuous improvement and excellence in service delivery.
Application Process
To apply for the position of Training and Services Manager, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience, how it matches the criteria and why you are interested in this role by 23:59 Sunday 1st December.
Deaf Unity is a charity that values diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential to our mission. We actively encourage applications from Deaf candidates, and make a commitment to interview all Deaf applicants who apply and who match the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know in your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About SafeLives
We are SafeLives, the UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for everyone and for good.
Last year alone, 14,000 professionals received our training. Over 80,000 adults at risk of serious harm or murder and more than 100,000 children received support through dedicated multi-agency support designed by us and delivered with partners. In the last six years, over 4,000 perpetrators have been challenged and supported to change by interventions we created with partners, and that’s just the start.
Together we can end domestic abuse. Forever. For everyone.
The Role
The Drive Partnership works across the domestic abuse specialist sector, public sector partners and beyond to develop sustainable, national systems in England and Wales that respond effectively to all perpetrators of domestic abuse. In this key role, the Senior Project Management Support Officer will be responsible for supporting the effective project management of a number of our projects and providing administrative support for the wider Drive Partnership Teams.
As a member of the Project Management Office (PMO) a key element of this will be supporting the Drive team and Drive Partnership organisations – SafeLives and Respect, with development and delivery of training products to support workforce development in the perpetrator services sector.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
Contract: Fixed term for 2 years (with possibility of extension).
Location: SafeLives Bristol or London office, with flexible home working (with travel to London and Bristol offices, and Drive sites, as required).
Benefits
- 34 days' holiday incl. public holidays
- Flexible working e.g. compressed hours
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
- Childcare vouchers
- Employee assistance programme
- Clinical supervision
- Holiday purchase scheme to buy up to an additional 5 days
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Enhanced sick pay
- Professional development fund
- Individual learning budget
- Restorative practice training
- Time off in lieu
If this challenge sounds as exciting to you as it does to us and you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the job description and submit a 500-word cover letter and CV.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 9th December 2024.
SafeLives is a committed provider of equal opportunities for all; please see our job description for full details.
No agencies, please.
At Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, we care for children and young people whose lives are just too short. Our aim is to reach every family that needs our help and to offer them the very best choice of care. Did you know that every year we need to raise £6.5m to keep our doors open and only around 16% of our income comes from government sources, the rest has to be raised through fundraising activity.
Our services include short overnight stays and community breaks at home or in the hospice. We also support the whole family from diagnosis with our multi-disciplinary Family Support team who provide counselling, sibling support groups, music therapy and much more. Our care team support these families in our modern, purpose-built building. All our rooms bedrooms have a homely feel. We have a sensory room, spa pool, cinema room and six acres of gardens.
We support families from a large geographical area, including South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, North Derbyshire and parts of North Lincolnshire. The hospice is easily accessible from Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster, Sheffield and North Notts. We have free secure on-site parking for families and staff to use.
The role:
As our Fundraising Business Partner, you will be at the forefront of our regional fundraising team. You’ll work hand-in-hand with the Income Generation and Communications Director, crafting and implementing innovative, long-term strategies to expand and diversify our income streams. You’ll identify new opportunities, guide a talented team of six fundraising professionals, and build lasting partnerships that strive to reach our income aims.
Key Responsibilities:
· Management and Leadership: Develop and drive comprehensive fundraising strategies, ensuring alignment with our goals and exploring new funding avenues.
· Team Leadership: Mentor, manage, and inspire a high-performing fundraising team. Lead by example, foster professional development, and create an empowering culture.
· Income Generation: Lead of key fundraising campaigns and build relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and local communities. Work collaboratively with marketing to craft impactful marketing and engagement proposals.
· Business Partnering: Collaborate across all departments and with senior leadership to ensure our fundraising strategy integrates seamlessly with the broader goals of the hospice.
· Financial Management: Oversee budget allocation, reporting, and ROI maximisation to hit income targets and deliver on strategic plans.
· Compliance and Governance: Ensure all fundraising initiatives meet legislative and ethical standards and represent Bluebell Wood at events to foster new relationships and raise our profile.
The requirements:
· Proven leadership in fundraising with strategic vision and hands-on experience in managing successful campaigns.
· Strong interpersonal skills to nurture relationships with stakeholders, donors, and team members.
· Innovative thinking to bring creative, data-driven approaches to income generation.
· Resilient and adaptable mindset to navigate challenges and drive continuous improvement.
· Passion for our mission and a genuine desire to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families.
In return, we can offer you a fantastic working environment and the following benefits:
· 33 days’ annual leave with the option to buy and sell
· Sick pay
· Health Care Cash Back Scheme
· Free counselling sessions
· Enhanced maternity pay
· Enhanced paternity pay
· Enhanced parental bereavement leave
· Compassionate leave
· Salary sacrifice scheme
· Training & Development
· Investment in your wellbeing
· Volunteering & shadowing days
· Free parking on main site
· Free drinks and subsidised meals
· Time off in lieu
· Uniform
· Eligible for NHS Blue Light Card
· Eligible for The Company Shop
At Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice we value everyone who works with us, embrace individual differences and recognise that great things happen when we work together.
Previous applicants need not apply
Closing date: 2nd December 2024
Interviews: 13th December 2024.
We’re here to help every family who needs us make the most amazing memories
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting a Community Development Officer to engage key partners and stakeholders in the region providing support, training and education to create suicide safer communities.
What you will do:
· Identify, develop and maintain effective partnerships with local communities, volunteers and key partners across the region to engage them in the prevention of young suicide.
· Proactively promote suicide prevention including raising the profile of PAPYRUS and engaging with those personally affected by young suicide.
· Equip a wide range of stakeholders to enable them to create sustainable suicide safer communities through the provision of tailored support, training and education.
· Deliver training and awareness raising products to a variety of groups including professionals, parents, young people, volunteers and other trainers.
· Contribute to the development and review of projects, and education and training products, in line with strategic plans.
· Record, monitor and report on data to evaluate our projects and demonstrate impact.
· Represent the charity at events including conferences, panels, working groups and through media channels as required.
To be successful in this role you will have:
· Previous experience working in a community setting, delivering information and training sessions, leading workshops or educational activities
· A proven track record of networking and building and managing effective relationships, tailoring the approach to meet the differing needs of the audience
· Experience as a qualified ASIST Trainer or willingness to gain qualification and experience
· Experience of using your own initiative and creativity to develop a project, programme or area of work
· Excellent time management skills and ability to manage a diverse workload
· The ability to travel to different locations across London and the South of England to attend meetings, events and deliver training.
Please visit the careers site for the full job description and person specification for the role.
Salary: £30,559 per annum (Scale SCP 18) progressing by increments to £33,366 per annum (Scale SCP 23). As this is a London-based role, the post-holder will receive an additional Cost of Living Allowance which is £5,000 per annum.
Hours: 36 hours per week
Location: London (7-9 Bream’s Buildings, London, EC4A 1DT) with travel across the South of England
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership and enhanced sick pay. Please visit our website for more details.
Closing date: Sunday 8th December 2024
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications so, please submit your application as soon as possible.
PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Assistant Director – Core Business Functions
Salary: £50,000.00 pa initially, moving to £52,000.00 on successful completion of 3
months probationary period.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Benefits: Nest pension & Medicash wellbeing support
Location: Northwest based, hybrid role, blend of home working & location based as required
POPS is a Charity, set up in 1988 by families who were supporting a loved one through a custodial sentence. Since that time, we have grown to employ over a hundred staff, across 16 geographical locations, predominantly in the Northwest of England, and has developed an excellent reputation locally and nationally for the provision of quality services for families who engage with the Justice system.
POPS’ core business team supports the delivery of services and have been influential in contributing to Justice policy both locally and nationally. We are now looking to add to the Executive Team to contribute to the future proofing of the organisation to respond to new opportunities in a changing Justice landscape.
MISSION
To provide the support families identify they need and promote the changes required to enable children and families of those in the justice system to cope better and to thrive.
VALUES
- To be supportive and non-judgemental in our approach.
- To listen and act upon the experiences families share with us.
- To encourage active participation amongst the families we support.
- To value the benefits of robust partnerships.
- To acknowledge and embrace the principles of diversity and inclusion throughout the organisation
POPS values of diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage job applications from people from diverse backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates.
PURPOSE OF THE POST
The Assistant Director for POPS core business is pivotal to ensuring the efficient, effective and legally compliant management of POPS’ head office functions and organisational infrastructure. We are seeking for somebody to join our team, who is highly motivated, knowledgeable, resilient and analytical, who will play a major role in taking the pressure of day-to-day management of core business functions away from the Director, thereby allowing them to pursue a vital strategic and leadership role necessary for the organisations’ future growth.
The post holder will be responsible for direct line management of POPS’ Finance Manager, HR Manager and Communications Officer, ensuring the respective departments provide effective contributions to support the operation of POPS as an organisation compliant with legislative and legal requirements.
In addition, the post holder will oversee POPS’ outsourced ICT function and manage all matters in relation to the physical maintenance of POPS’ head office building and the management of the tenanted space.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
POPS’ Director
RESPONSIBILITIES:
GENERAL
- Work productively alongside POPS Assistant Director for Operations and Business Development to ensure the success and future growth of the organisation
- Develop national, regional and local alliances and partnerships to enable POPS to fulfil its Mission and strategic plans
- Seek out the use of innovative business models and systems.
- Work with departmental managers to develop action plans and ensure that appropriate targets are set, monitored and achieved.
- Ensure that the Director and Board of Trustees are provided with an oversight of activity, effectiveness and development of all core business functions
- Produce and present internal and external reports to meet designated deadlines
- Produce Business Continuity and Risk Management plans
- Attend and report to POPS’ quarterly Trustee meetings.
- Support bid writing and commissioning processes where required.
- Attend and host internal and external meetings when required.
- Responsibility for the management and overseeing physical maintenance of POPS’ Head Office Building, Rochdale Road Manchester
- Oversee the tenancy of the ground floor space of POPS’ Head Office building
- Oversee outsourced provision of POPS’ ICT functions
- Ensure POPS retains and develops appropriate kyte marks and quality assurance certifications. E.g. Cyber Essentials Plus
- Create a learning and knowledge culture across the organisation to inform future and transformational change.
- Create and contribute to a culture of valuing others and innovation
- Uphold POPS’ values
FINANCE
- Directly line manager POPS’ Finance manager
- Oversee the financial administrative function of POPS’ finance department ensuring legal and organisational compliance, including liaison with POPS’ external auditors.
- Ensure all financial transactions of the organisation meet the requirements of commissioners, creditors and suppliers
- Coordinate the preparation of the annual budget, monitor monthly management accounts and review project activity against agreed budgets
- Take a leading role in supporting future commissioning, working with POPS’ finance manager to produce relevant financial information
HUMAN RESOUCES
- Directly Line manage POPS’ HR Manager
- Overseas all administrative HR functions, including staff recruitment, management, training and development
- Ensure compliance with employment Law legislation and processes
- Ensure effective management of people through supportive performance management.
- Implement practices to ensure equality and diversity across staffing teams and service delivery
- Ensure the implementation and development of POPS’ Policies and Procedures
COMMUNICATIONS
- Directly Line Manage POPS’ Communications Officer
- Contribute to the development of POPS’ Communications Strategy
- Ensure POPS’ branding and messaging is consistent and meets with the aims of POPS’ strategy and organisational ethos
- To take a leading role in the development and production of all communications materials, including publicity, reports and web site
Up to 5 days per week - 8 weeks annual leave
£27,578 - £32,146 FTE
Remote/ hybrid and flexible working with some attendance at Head Office, Carlisle
Travel across Cumbria
BENEFITS INCLUDE: Company sick pay, maternity/paternity support and carers leave, 4% employer pension contribution,
Safety Net is a charity supporting the recovery of those affected by rape, exploitation, sexual and domestic abuse across Cumbria.
We offer free advice, support, counselling, therapy and group work to adults, children and young people, who have been affected by abuse and trauma and provide trauma-informed care through a range of services designed to foster recovery and empowerment.
You will identify and secure new funding opportunities through a variety of channels. With a focus on securing funding, developing partnerships, and implementing strategies to expand Safety Net's reach and impact, you will be adaptable and flexible particularly in managing deadlines for charity bids and work closely with the Heads of service to achieve our organisational goals.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a recent business or marketing graduate or someone with some experience to develop their strategic and development skills within a supportive and impactful environment. As a pivotal member of the team, you will have strong financial and analytical acumen and a strong understanding of budgets, particularly in the context of competitive bids and grant applications.
Key outcomes of the role are:
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Successful fundraising, data monitoring and Grant Management:
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Compliant and useful use of data and reporting to plan future opportunity and address risks
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Credible relationship building with key stakeholders, including funders, community partners, and other relevant organisations.
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Effective contribution to the development and implementation of innovative strategies to generate new trading income streams.
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Proactive contribution to the development and implementation of Safety Net's strategic plan.
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Engaging and professionally working with our external comms to support the development and implementation of marketing and communication strategies to raise awareness of Safety Net's services.
Closing date for applications: 9am Tuesday 10th December 2024
Interview to be held on Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th December 2024 in person at our Carlisle Headquarters.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.