Policy Manager Jobs

We want a person with a passion to fight asylum destitution and great digital and social media skills who is looking for a first paid role in communications, awareness and fundraising.

They will carry out a structured programme of activities and develop and run and develop Hopes social media. Activities will include designing and delivering an online fundraising campaign, organising events to encourage Hope supporters, linking in to national and regional campaigns and using social media to give a voice to the stories of our clients.

Does this sound like you?

Purpose of post

To raise awareness of the issue of asylum destitution and grow support for the work of Hope Projects. This is a 12 month paid internship for a person looking for professional experience in fundraising and communications.

Responsible toDirector

Hours: .5FTE (equivalent to 2.5 days per week)

Salary £14,546 (pro rata of £29093)

Place of work: Birmingham office and from home

People with lived experience of immigration control are particularly encouraged to apply

Person specification

Ability

1. Excellent social media skills

2. Excellent organisation skills

3. Ability to talk with people, individually and in groups

4. A good eye for design

5. Ability to work flexibly and to tight timescales

6. Ability to speak one or more languages commonly spoken by people seeking asylum in the UK (desired)

Knowledge and understanding

7. Understanding of issues affecting destitute asylum seekers

Qualities

8. Enthusiastic approach to communication

9. Empathy towards destitute asylum seekers

10.  Good at communicating with colleagues and managers

11.  A commitment to equal opportunities and diversity

12.  Willing and able to travel around Birmingham

Job description:

1. Under the supervision of the director and other Hope staff to carry out a programme of activities and events such as:
   • Organising an in person event to thank Hope supporters
   • Designing and carrying out a winter fundraising appeal
   • Contributing to online and in person campaigns run by Hope partners such as Asylum Matters and Together with Refugees
   • Managing and developing Hopes social media, currently facebook and X (twitter). This will include creating content with Hope clients and recognising occasions such as Refugee Week, World Homelessness day and United Nations Day
   • Organising a sponsored fundraising event
2. Accurately recording and reporting on work undertaken
3. Making links with potential supporters, individual and corporate
4. Be aware of and work within Hope policies and procedures, including but not restricted to Safeguarding; Health and Safety; and Equality and Diversity.
5. Contribute to planning and the development of Hope Project
6. Attend Team Meetings, Steering Group and other Partner meetings.
7. To maintain a good relationship with other Hope staff and partners
8. Engage with regular support and supervision
9. Undertake training when required
10. Any other tasks in line with the nature of the post

This permanent post is ideal for someone who is keen to develop communications skills as well as build external affairs and policy experience. The role provides the opportunity to join a small agile team at the Council of Deans of Health, the representative body for the UK’s university faculties engaged in education and research for nursing, midwifery and the allied health professions.

We are looking for someone with a broad skill set including experience in developing and delivering communications plans, strong interpersonal skills, good organisation, and clear written communication. The successful candidate will be able to balance varied tasks and provide support to colleagues in the Council of Deans of Health team.

Main responsibilities:

• Leading the Council's communications; planning and delivering communications, writing and creating content for internal and external audiences.
• Developing and implementing communications plans for our Student Leadership Programme and other externally funded projects.
• Supporting the Council's policy campaigns, themed months (such as Innovation Month), and the promotion of events.
• Supporting specific projects linked to our parliamentary and public affairs work.
• Undertake any such duties or general tasks and hours of work as may reasonably be required. 

The Council has an office in Woburn House, central London although all staff are currently working in a mixed home/office working model. The postholder should therefore be able to attend the office as required. The salary for this post is £31,000 – £37,500 depending on experience. The Council offers a 10% pension contribution, flexible approaches to working, travelling opportunities and continued development.

The Council is committed to creating a work environment that is inclusive and welcoming for everyone.

Interviews will be held on Monday 19 August at our office in central London.

£31,000 per annum

Permanent

Part home/Part office (London) based

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as the Philanthropy Executive in the Philanthropic Partnerships team. 

You will help grow our supporter base of those contributing £5,000-plus towards UNICEF UK’s vital work and will facilitate excellent stewardship of existing donors. You will support the team’s work by creating and maintaining effective and efficient systems, and work on products including the Every Child Fund Circle, the Children’s Emergency Fund and the NextGen community. You will also steward and develop your own supporter portfolio.

We are looking for someone who is supporter driven and mission aligned, who communicates and collaborates well with others and is able to present complex information clearly and with impact. You will be able to manage your own workload and relationships, whilst supporting a diverse team with varied needs. You will have the attention to detail to be able to manage supporter information effectively using systems and software (e.g. Salesforce, Microsoft Office) with great accuracy.

Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.

Closing date: 9am, Thursday 1 August 2024.

Interview date: Monday 19 August 2024 via video conferencing (MS Teams).

In return, we offer:

· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)

· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role

· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.

· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world

Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.

We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East and the rest of the time from home.  We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with 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 welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

Appointment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working hours: 35 hours per week to be worked Monday to Friday

Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP Salary & benefits: £36,338 - £40,289 per annum depending on skills and experience, 25 days holidays, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 Diocesan closure days (subject to pro-rata for part-time employees).

About: In response to emerging needs and the implementation of the Diocesan Property Strategy, the Diocese of Salford is looking to appoint an experienced individual to support and develop Grant and Bid Writing within the diocese. The successful post holder will be expected to represent and work in accordance with the ethos of the Diocese of Salford and to ensure the highest standards of financial management are maintained.

What we are looking for: We are looking for a person with excellent written skills with the ability to produce concise and creative bids. The post holder will have proficient IT skills, specifically Microsoft Office software and excellent communication and presentation skills required to build relationships with potential funders. 

What you will need: The successful candidate will need to be educated to A Level standard or equivalent and have experience of National Lottery Heritage Fund applications. They will have significant experience in Trusts, Grants or Corporate grant and bid writing as well as a proven record of successful applications for funding from Trusts and/or other Grant making bodies.

Safeguarding: The Diocese of Salford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to a positive culture of safeguarding within the organisation. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service and barred list checks will be undertaken for working with children and vulnerable adults. All employees of the Diocese are expected to work to promote the safeguarding of vulnerable groups.

They must familiarise themselves with and adhere to the procedures on how to deal with allegations or concerns of abuse and the Church’s Safeguarding Policies and Procedures which can be found on our website

Closing date for applications: 12 noon onTuesday 20th August 2024

An opportunity has arisen to provide support in our weekly groups for young people aged 13-19 who are experiencing emotional or mental health difficulties. The groups are an informal, fun, confidential space where young people can meet and chat with other young people, take part in feel-good activities and receive helpful information and tools. There are two groups a week, one on Thursdays in Tunbridge Wells between 4.30pm-6pm and another in a venue in Tunbridge Wells or Tonbridge, details to be confirmed.  

We are looking for a Sessional Support Worker to assist with the delivery of the groups. The postholder will work closely with the Reachout Youth Coordinator to help plan and deliver the groups and provide support to group members. You will have experience of working with young people and an understanding of mental health conditions. You will have excellent communication and listening skills, be positive, warm and welcoming and able to deal confidently with challenging situations.

The role is for 5 hours per week. Most of your time will be spent at the groups in their 2 different locations, with some time being spent helping to plan activities, attend monthly supervision, and/or other relevant meetings outside of the groups.

We offer:

· 25 days annual leave entitlement per year pro rata, with incremental increases capped at 30 days after 10 years’ service (plus bank holidays)

· An additional day of leave on your birthday and another over the winter period

· A fully supportive working environment with regular supervision

· Flexible days and hours where possible, to be arranged

· Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, a confidential 24/7 telephone advice and counselling service

· Ongoing training relevant to your role, and access to various courses through Charity Consortium Learning

· Pension contributions of up to 4% of your salary

Please read the job description and person specification below before applying.

How to apply

Please email a CV and supporting statement (maximum of 2 sides of A4) that clearly outlines your suitability for the role making sure you have addressed the criteria listed in our person specification to Leigh Attwood by 10am on Friday 2nd August. CV’s sent without a supporting statement will automatically be discounted. Interviews will be held in person, in Tunbridge Wells on Thursday 22nd August.

Please note the role will be working with vulnerable young people so an enhanced DBS check will be required, in addition to evidence of your right to live and work in the UK without restrictions.

Mental Health Resource is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and we want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people we employ. Applications are therefore welcomed from all backgrounds and identities.

If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Charity Registration No: 1049854.

Location: Wilson Carlile Centre, Sheffield (Hybrid)

Salary: £35,403 per annum based on 37.5 hours a week

Hours: 30 – 37.5 hours a week. [0.8 or full-time appointment]

Contract: Full Time, Open Ended 

Occupational Requirement: None. However, due to the nature of this post we do require the successful candidate to be in sympathy with, and have respect for and behave in a way that reflects, Church Army vision, values and ethos.

DBS: A DBS check is not required for this post. However, all staff are expected to read and comply with Church Army’s Safer Ministry Policy.

Church Army & The Role 

For over 140 years Church Army has equipped and empowered people to share the good news of the gospel in accessible ways across the UK & Ireland. 

 We go to places where hope is hard to find; journeying with people, giving them the opportunity to meet and connect with the God who restores and brings life in all its fullness. And this is what compels us: our vision for everyone to encounter God’s love and be empowered to transform their communities. 

We are an army of hope with good news to share. Igniting faith in Jesus; restoring life: physically, emotionally, spiritually. 

 In the role of Agile Lead, you will be the champion for all things agile in our communications team – promoting effectiveness, efficiency and excellence across all communication channels.   

You will be adapting strategies based on user needs, market conditions, and our strategic priorities to drive our communications to the next level.
 

Main Responsibilities 

• Implementing agile practices to ensure efficient team workflow, prioritises tasks, and leads team members in agile methodologies.
• Strategically planning and adapting communication strategies to evolving needs and goals, driving innovation for enhanced effectiveness of communications.
• Monitoring, evaluating, and assessing project outcomes using data and feedback to improve operations, while establishing metrics for tracking team performance and project success.
• Fostering a culture of experimentation and adaptation using change management and leadership skills.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience 

The successful candidate will have: 

• Knowledge and understanding of agile methodologies, proven experience of strategic planning and adapting communication strategies. 
• Experience of working collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders. 
• Excellent leadership and team management skills 
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities alongside proficiency in being able to prioritise tasks and manage resources. 
• Ability to foster a collaborative and flexible working environment. 
• Innovative and proactive mindset 
• Commitment to continuous improvement and learning. 

Benefits 

Church Army employees get access to a variety of different benefits, to see what benefits you would be eligible for please check the job pack linked below. 

WeCare – Provides access to a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programmes, counselling and wellbeing support. 

LifeWorks – LifeWorks allows employees to access ‘employee perks’ which supplies exclusive discounts, cashback, gift cards and cinema deals. 

Cycle to Work Scheme – CycleScheme allows you to purchase a new bike and accessories through Church Army. With no upfront payment it can save you 25% – 39% with tax-effective monthly repayments. 

Specsavers Eye Tests – Employees who habitually use display screen equipment for their job, will be eligible for an eye test voucher with Specsavers. 

Annual Leave: 25 days per year, plus bank holidays. 

For more information on this role please refer to the job pack attached.

Closing Date: 12/08/24

Interviews: w/c 26/08/24

South West Surrey Domestic Abuse Service is looking for an Outreach Worker to support adult survivors of domestic abuse across Waverley/Guildford Boroughs and to also take the lead in advocating for our LGBTQ+ service (Surrey Pride Awards 2024). You might be part of the LGBTQ+ population and/or have experience of LGBTQ+ needs or the impact of discrimination. 

You may have experience of helping those who have been affected by abuse or other trauma. You will use your compassion and listening skills to provide emotional and practical support and help survivors feel safe and empowered. The role includes providing risk assessment, advice, advocacy, safeguarding and liaison with other professionals for example Police, Social Services and Local Authorities. 

As part of our adult outreach team, you will support all victims and survivors of domestic abuse living in our area no matter what their age, race, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or class. 

We have built strong links across Surrey, raising awareness of our LGBTQ+ service that supports members of the LGBTQ+ population across the county. This includes creating a better understanding of their needs and challenges when affected by domestic abuse. We want someone who can continue this networking and advocacy work. You will be a strong communicator, a confident networker and able to understand and professionally challenge the views of others. 

You will be working 30 hours a week as part of our team of over 20 staff based on the edge of Guildford. You must have a driving licence and have access to a vehicle as some travel across the county, including in rural areas, will be required. A strong commitment to equal opportunities is essential. This position requires an enhanced DBS check. 

About us 

South West Surrey Domestic Abuse Service provides free, independent and confidential advice to anyone affected by domestic abuse living in the boroughs of Guildford and Waverley. Last year we supported almost 1,000 women and children in our area.

We are a member of the Surrey Domestic Abuse Partnership. We are a proud member of the Employer’s Domestic Abuse Covenant.

What we can offer you  

• Benefits pot worth 5% of your salary in addition to your annual salary and pension 

• 25 days plus bank holidays paid annual leave (pro rata if part time)

• Modern, comfortable office with free parking 

• Travel expenses (mileage, parking away from the office while on duty)

• Comprehensive training  

• Workplace pension  

• Investment in your personal development  

• Wellbeing programme for all  

• Individual wellbeing support by an independent professional

About Reprieve

Reprieve works with the most disenfranchised people in society. Our aim is simple: to consign the death penalty and abuses carried out in the name of “counter-terrorism” or “national security” to history, drawing public and political attention to these past harms with a view to preventing them from occurring again.

In our view, you can best judge a society by how it treats prisoners, criminal defendants, and the far-flung targets of an ever-changing counter-terror policy. To us, the rule of law means little if we selectively apply it to people we agree with. It is for all of us. Liberty is always eroded at the margins.

Reprieve’s staff is made up of courageous and committed human rights defenders. Founded in 1999, we provide free legal and investigative support to people facing the death penalty and those victimised by states’ abusive counter-terror policies – rendition, torture, arbitrary detention and extrajudicial killing.

We fight our clients’ cases in courts around the world; investigate their mistreatment; and advocate on their behalf, encouraging public and political debate of human rights issues.

Reprieve’s main office is in Whitechapel, London, UK. Reprieve also supports full-time Fellows, who work as lawyers, investigators and campaigners in the countries in which we work. We work closely with a number of partner organisations in jurisdictions all over the world, who provide access to clients, expertise, knowledge and guidance on specific issues or regions. We work in cooperation with relevant government officials, individual lawyers and human rights defenders, as well as individual, corporate and foundation funders to further the cause of our shared goals.

About the Role

The Head of US Death Penalty Projects is responsible for overseeing Reprieve’s work against the death penalty in the United States of America.

 Background to Reprieve’s work against the death penalty in the US

 Reprieve has worked against the death penalty since our founding. In recent years we have built a particular specialism in issues relating to lethal injection, the most popular execution method in the US. Lethal injection has been touted as a more humane than other methods – a modern, clean, clinical way to execute. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Lethal injection executions go wrong more often than any other execution method, often resulting in prolonged and torturous executions, commonly known as “botched” executions. Through our work we aim to dispel the myth of the humane execution, working with allies across medicine, business and other sectors to end the misuse of medicines and medical technology in executions.

The existing portfolio of work includes litigation, investigation and analysis, corporate engagement, a wide range of public and private advocacy, and developing and maintaining world-leading expertise on execution methods, particularly the jurisprudence and science relevant to lethal injection.

About You

You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies in which each of Reprieve’s methodologies—investigation, litigation, casework political and public engagement, support for and (where possible and appropriate) advocacy with affected communities—connect with one another to achieve positive outcomes in the death penalty landscape and address structural rights violations.

Location, contract and salary

The role is a full-time, permanent position with a salary of £59,226 per annum less any required deductions for tax and national insurance. Reprieve works across a number of jurisdictions; as such this is a role that may require work outside of core hours from time to time. Reprieve operates a hybrid working model and we require staff to work a minimum of 40% from the London office and the rest of the week from home. 

 Reprieve is proud to have an open and transparent pay structure, governed by a 2:1 pay ratio between the highest-paid member of staff and the lowest-paid member of staff. We are a flexible employer and offer a range of non-financial benefits to employees. We welcome applications from a range of backgrounds. 

Further information and how to apply

Please see the job description and person specification for full details including information on how to apply. Applicants must have the current right to work in the UK. The deadline for applications is 23:59BST on 01 September.

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Work outside office hours may sometimes be necessary and will be compensated for by time off in lieu.

Annual leave: 28 days plus bank holidays. Annual leave steadily increases after five years of service. Annual leave and statutory holidays are calculated on a pro rata basis where applicable.

Pension: 2wish operate a contributory pension scheme. 2wish will auto-enrol you into the scheme in accordance with it's auto-enrolment obligations. Full details of the scheme will be provided to you once you are enrolled, including the minimum level of contributions that you will be required to make during your membership (current contributions - employer 3% and employee 5%).

Mileage: A fixed rate allowance is payable for agreed mileage undertaken on 2wish business in a private vehicle, over and above your usual journey to your workplace/s.

Location: 2wish currently offers a form of hybrid working and this will continue for the foreseeable future. This post is predominantly home based, with regular travel across the area you reside in and some travel to our Head Office in South Wales.

Objective: 

2wish exists to provide support to anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under.

Aims:

• Ensure every Emergency Department and Critical Care unit has a suitable bereavement suite
• Ensure that bereavement boxes are available at each of these hospitals
• Ensure that immediate bereavement support is available for all affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
• Provide a professional counselling service and other therapies for those affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
• Provide support to individuals who witness the sudden death of a child or young person
• Provide support and training to professionals from any sector who may be affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
• To advocate and campaign on behalf of suddenly bereaved families

Context of role:

2wish supports anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under. We are a largely self-funded charity providing support across Wales and more recently, in the bordering counties with England. Our support team works very closely with our fundraising team to increase income but also to raise awareness of the work of 2wish.

This is a unique opportunity for the right individual to raise awareness of the charity, building it’s profile and engaging communities across the English counties that border Wales. It will involve helping to organise fundraising events, working with volunteers and encouraging community fundraising opportunities.

Main duties:

• To help raise awareness of 2wish and the work we do in England
• To work alongside the support team in England, Phase I and to build on the reputation of 2wish
• Research, approach and engage community groups and local supporters using mechanisms for engaging their support to develop additional sources of income
• To liaise with the public in England, Phase I who are fundraising for 2wish
• To support the delivery of community and corporate events, and monitor the income raised
• To attend community and networking events where necessary
• To actively participate in and collaborate on financial planning for England, Phase I as a business unit during regular fundraising meetings
• To submit an annual business plan and budgets for the England fundraising team
• To submit monthly and annual reports to the Fundraising Manager as required and work to monthly targets
• Supporting the 2wish Fundraising Team with events and community fundraising
• Working with the Volunteer Coordinator to identify and secure volunteers and ambassadors, meeting them regularly and maintaining engagement
• Maintain relationships with all donors including attending cheque presentations
• To work flexibly, travel, and make overnight stays when required
• To attend weekend and evening community events in support of the charity when required
• A ‘hands-on’ and ‘can-do’ attitude
• Contribute on the social media platforms maintained by 2wish

General

• To be responsible for organising own work agenda, time management and administration
• To maintain a high degree of confidentiality in accordance with the charity’s policies
• To work as part of a team
• To attend meetings as necessary - both virtually and in person
• To show respect and sensitivity for the cultural and religious beliefs of families
• To undertake training to update skills as necessary
• To contribute to the evaluation and monitoring processes to ensure effectiveness of services and activities provided
• To adhere to all health and safety procedures with regards to working off site
• Participate as and when required in team meetings and one-to-one meetings, and undertake, as appropriate, courses/training/other developmental activities, which is relevant to the role

It is the nature of the work that tasks and responsibilities are, in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All employees are therefore expected to work in a flexible way and tasks which are not specifically covered in their job description may have to be undertaken. You will be subject to performance review, which will incorporate a review of the above duties and performance over the period.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date: Monday 12th August, 2024

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is seeking a Compassionate Communities Development Worker to play a key role within the Strategy & Communication team, based from Causton Street, Pimlico. 

Job Summary 

To lead on co-ordination and implementation of the Diocese of London’s support offer to parishes around the two themes of 1) Refugees, asylum seekers & modern slavery, and 2) Homelessness

This role fits within the wider Compassionate Communities team offer which includes parish visiting, advice & consultancy; creating & signposting to training, resources and partner organisations; communications & celebration of the work; advocacy & co-ordination of occasional wider projects, responsive to need.  
 

“Compassionate Communities” is one of the three Ambitions as part of the Diocese of London’s 2030 Vision. As such, the team is the lead in delivering support for this Ambition to our churches and chaplaincies. 

Job responsibilities 

• Respond to specific requests from parishes for advice, consultancy or connection

• Liaise with Episcopal Area teams and senior staff to help deliver aims around these themes of work 

• Organise events and meetings around the themes or work, and commission training where necessary

• Form strong partnerships with other agencies & external charities, and model / encourage partnership working to others especially churches

• Share responsibility for communications & social media presence relating to these themes of work, including both written and verbal presentations

• Ensure work is rooted theologically & in prayer, and lead churches in reflection on this 

• Be responsive to issues as they arise, focusing on needs and areas of energy where more can be done, being led by church response 

•  The postholder may be required to undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the role. 

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities. 

Person Specification 

Essential 

• Either qualification or experience of working in social action, social justice, alleviation of poverty

• Experience of working with/ holding relationship with a broad range of stakeholders 

• Organizational and event management skills 

• Public speaking skills

• Proficient use of MS Office

• Writing clear copy for public and briefings

• Practicing Christian with the ability to ground all the work theologically, and encourage others in that  

• Empathetic to the vision, mission and values of the Church of England 

Desirable 

• Either qualification or experience of working in a sector serving one of the themes of work ie refugee or asylum seeker response, modern slavery or homelessness

• Experience of working with churches and faith-based organisations 

• Web and Social Media experience

• Experience of working within Community Organising principles 

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification. 

About the London Diocesan Fund 

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocesan of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway. 

The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people. 

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion 

The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. 

We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation. 

Safeguarding 

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 

Benefits of working with us 

The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits: 

• Competitive remuneration package 

• 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays 

• 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available 

• Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary 

• Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months’ of employment 

• Season ticket loans of public transport 

• Access to Benenden Health Insurance 

• EAP counselling through Health Assured

• Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles

• Two additional paid days for community volunteering 

Please note that interviews will be held on Thursday, 19th September, and shortlisted candidates will be notified during the week of the 9th September.

Job Purpose

Our mission is to inspire, involve and empower older people in Scotland, and influence others so that people can enjoy better later lives. To help us achieve that, our Individual Giving fundraiser will aim to acquire new donors and maximise income from existing donors.

As an Individual Giving Fundraiser you will plan, develop and implement a programme of individual giving campaigns to acquire new one-off cash and regular donors, secure repeat donations from our warm database and upgrade donors to maximise and grow our induvial giving income.

You will analyse and monitor performance of campaigns and make tactical and strategic recommendations to enhance results using the full marketing mix. You will lead on developing donor journeys for our existing and new supporters ensuring donors feel valued and understand the impact their donations make.

Living our values, you will approach the role with integrity, while involving, inspiring and empowering our teams, so that together we can create better outcomes for older people in Scotland.

What you’ll do

Individual Giving

· Using a storytelling technique develop and deliver all aspects of direct marketing appeals ensuring effective and emotive copywriting and by working collaboratively with colleagues and external suppliers to deliver within budget and meet income targets.

· Co-ordinate all aspects of Age Scotland’s donor acquisition programme to develop and build our individual donor base using traditional and digital channels.

· Lead the creation and implementation of donor journeys to recruit, retain, upgrade and re-activate donors. Review and make recommendations where appropriate.

· Explore, develop and test new ways of recruiting new donors and generating income.

· Lead the creation of a strategy to re-activate lapsed donors.

· Develop and implement plans to recruits payroll giving donors.

· Work with colleagues throughout the organisation to identify, engage and cross-sell individual giving opportunities to key stakeholder groups.

· Evaluate all campaigns and prepare reports and recommendations for the development of individual giving based on data and insight.

· Provide expertise and guidance on all matters relating to Gift Aid, including maximising income, and work closely with the fundraising and database administrator to ensure gift aid declarations are processed timely and accurately.

· Project and forecast income.

· Support the development of a mid-high level donor strategy.

Fundraising administration and processes

· Work closely with the Fundraising & Marketing Assistant to warmly thank donors for their support and ensure an exceptional level of donor care.

· Capture monthly income from the different individual giving income streams on the fundraising database.

· Lead on tracking individual giving income to meet targets and ensuring costs are within budget.

· Project and forecast income and contribute to annual operating plan.

· Ensure the website is up to date with individual giving fundraising activity.

· Ensure all individual giving activity is run in compliance with the Chartered Institute of Fundraising codes of practice.

· Maintain accurate and up to date records and accept responsibility for the safe and secure handling and storage of confidential information, and in accordance with GDPR and Age Scotland’s own data protection policies.

· Work with the fundraising and database administrator to ensure gift aid claims are processed accurately and timely.  

Other Duties

· When required, support in taking donations or setting up regular donations over the phone.

· During peak campaign periods support in the processing of donations.

· Attend, present and participate in events and meetings, as appropriate, to represent and promote Age Scotland’s interests.

· Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that each income stream feeds into and supports others so that funds are maximised.

· Ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with relevant legal and regulatory conditions.

What you’ll bring

Experience:

· Minimum 2 years’ experience within a similar role.

· Demonstrable experience of delivering direct marketing appeals and a proven track record of securing income using the full marketing mix.

· Experience of managing individual relationships.

· Experience of developing existing income streams and new successful fundraising initiatives.

· Experience of ensuring activities and fundraising materials are aligned with brand and tone of voice.

· Experience of working in a target driven environment and of meeting or exceeding targets.

· Proven experience of copywriting and storytelling to create engaging content.

· Experience in project management, reporting and analysing results (desirable).

· Experience of using website content management systems (desirable).

· Experience of monitoring budgets (desirable).

· Experience of using Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM (desirable).

· Experience of monitoring budgets (desirable).

Qualifications:

· Member of the Institute of Fundraising (desirable).

Knowledge, Skills & Qualities:

· Knowledge of Gift Aid, GDPR and fundraising best practice.

· Excellent communication skills – both written and oral – and the ability to communicate to a variety of audiences and write concise and engaging copy.

· Ability to work on own initiative but to also work closely with colleagues and managers across a variety of functions to achieve objectives. 

· Strong people skills with the ability to develop and cultivate relationships.

· Excellent interpersonal, listening, communications, presentation and networking skills including the ability to make a compelling case for support.

· Ability to win people over and convey ideas succinctly and persuasively.

· Good organisational skills, ability to work flexibly, prioritise workloads, manage competing demands and work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

· Team approach and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that each income stream feeds into and supports others so that funds are maximised.

· Competent user of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams.

· Knowledge of current fundraising trends and social and political issues particularly in relation to Scotland’s older people (desirable).

· Ability or knowledge of storytelling techniques in fundraising (desirable).

· Confidence in public speaking and to a range of audiences (desirable).

Additional requirements

· Desire to seek out professional development opportunities and to shadow other fundraisers to learn and grow.

· The role requires occasional travel in Scotland and occasional weekend work.

· Commitment to the aims and vision of Age Scotland and the ability to demonstrate our values (Empowering, Inspiring, Inclusive & Integrity) in your work.

· Commitment to work alongside and support volunteers.

· An understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities.

· Willingness to work from the Edinburgh Office as part of the role (NB, travel costs from home to the office will not be reimbursed by Age Scotland.)

· Employees are expected to have a suitable homework space with a good broadband connection for occasional home working.

· Employees are expected to undertake any and all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by their Line Manager.

· Employees enrolled in Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA or 2FA) will be expected to install and maintain an app on either their personal or work mobile device.

We're seeking a skilled and dedicated individual to join our team as a Youth Opportunities Coordinator. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with proven experience of working with young people, and for a candidate who is ready to stretch their skills and develop further into a specialist role. 

In this role, you will play a vital role in designing, implementing and coordinating activities for the Young People’s Opportunity Programme with young people within our accommodation services in Greenwich. 

Your mission: to support and empower young people to develop the lifelong tools they need to lead fulfilling lives outside the confines of traditional services.  

About the Role: 

Defined and developed through best practice, our Youth Opportunities Program has been developed to initiate and support the process of change through workshops and sessions, such as art and arts for therapy, sport & health as well as wellbeing and life skills.  

The program has elements which are accredited and tailored specifically towards moving NEET young people into employment, training and education.  

As the Coordinator, you will be developing and delivering programs within services alongside the frontline support team and working with the wider Opportunities team to build new content and share sessions which have achieved the best results. 

About you:

• You bring experience working with young people who struggle with change and motivation. 
• Your toolkit includes practical skills in motivation and coaching young people.
• Your approach is creative, analytical, trauma-informed and rooted in person-centred ways of working. 
• You can creatively inspire opportunities for our young people to thrive and to develop to their highest potential. 
• Can multi-task and manage working under pressure. 
• Strong team-working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a collaborative approach to supporting young people achieve the outcomes and goals we support them to set for themselves. 

About us:

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.

We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need. 

Important Info:

Closing Date:  Sunday 17th August midnight 

Interview Date: Thursday 29th August 

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant. 

Revival - Wiltshire RASAC offers free, confidential therapeutic services for people who have been raped or sexually abused.  It doesn't matter when or where.  No one should suffer in silence.  We are here to help survivors make sense of what has happened to them and begin to make life changing choices for themselves. 

Are you ready to take your place in this independent charity, passionate about providing trauma informed, confidential, specialist therapeutic services to people aged 16+ in Swindon and Wiltshire?  We are committed to keeping our services sensitive to the needs of the individual, non-discriminatory, free at the point of delivery and available irrespective of whether or not the individual wishes to report a crime to the police.  We value and uphold the importance of accessible services for every sector of the community. 

As Fundraising and Service Standards Officer, you will play an exciting, key dual-role in securing funds to sustain and develop our vital work whilst supporting the charity to attain, and operate within, the highest standards of care and excellence.

Position:  Fundraising and Service Standards Officer (Dual Role)

Responsible to:  Centre Director

Location:  Trowbridge, Wiltshire - with option for some hybrid working

Hours:  28 hour per week - some evening/weekend work may be required to reach deadlines

Salary:  £34,834 - £36,638 pro rata per annum depending on experience

Annual Leave and Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays on appointment with incremental annual increases from year 2, up to a maximum of 36 days
• Company Pension Scheme
• In-house training provided

How to apply:Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV with covering letter highlighting your relevant skills/experience for this post but most of all, tell us in your own words what motivates you to join our small, friendly team.

Closing date: 9 August 2024

Please note, we’re actively reviewing applications and first round interviews will be held on a rolling basis. Final interviews, including a presentation, are due to take place at a venue to be confirmed in Trowbridge, Wiltshire on 30 August.  The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found so don't delay!

Here's how you will be contributing to our success:

• You will play a vital role in developing and implementing our Funding Strategy, with a key focus on fund diversification.Through income generation, you will contribute to the sustainability of much valued core services and the development of new initiatives to support our survivors to cope and recover in the aftermath of what has happened to them
• You will research and maintain a database of potential funders, crafting and submitting high quality bids and tender responses as agreed in collaboration with the Centre Director 
• You will support, develop and recognise our fantastic community fundraisers, lending tailored support and advice to individual and group fundraising ventures, as well as providing fundraising newsletters, updates and maintaining our fundraising webpages
• You will contribute to continuous improvement and user satisfaction through leading on the implementation of the UKAS National Service Standards, identifying relevant policy development areas, supporting the Centre Director with policy development and implementation. 

This job is for you if:

• You have previous experience of working in a small voluntary sector organisation
• You have passion and enthusiasm for researching opportunities, developing high quality funding applications, building relationships with funders, donors and fundraisers
• You bring a working knowledge of compliance with National Service Standards and the drive, enthusiasm and commitment to play a key role supporting us on our journey

Please don’t be put off applying if you don’t meet all these requirements.  The right candidate will be open to personal and professional development, possess excellent IT skills and the ability to communicate effectively in a friendly and professional manner. 

• £30,459 per year including holiday uplift, term time only (39 weeks per year) – based on a full-time salary of £36,100
• Full-time – 37.5 hours per week
• 12 month fixed-term contract
• Based in Shooters Hill College – SE18 4LD

Through a partnership with Shooters Hill College, we have secured funding for a Young People’s Counsellor. The successful candidate will provide individual, face-to-face counselling support in weekly 50-minute sessions to students attending Shooters Hill College who require support with their mental health and/or wellbeing.

You will be a qualified counsellor with experience of working with young people. You will understand the importance of caseload management, service evaluation and will be familiar with impact and outcomes measurement of counselling interventions. These will be carried out at the beginning and end of therapy and throughout the duration of the service using appropriate clinical measurement tools and a satisfaction survey. You will also have experience of using CRM databases.

You will need to be organised and have the confidence to communicate effectively with a range of people. A flexible can-do attitude and a calm, problem-solving approach is also essential for this role. We consider accessibility, responsiveness and a client-centred approach the key strengths of our services at SEL Mind. You will be able to demonstrate these qualities through relevant work experience.

Please note that annual leave cannot be taken during term time for this role. A holiday uplift is included in the salary above.

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing date: Sunday 4th August (11:59pm)

Likely interview date:Week beginning 12th August

SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.

SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.

Read more about staff benefits and why staff love working here on our website.