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About Us
The British Gas Energy Trust is a charitable organisation dedicated to alleviating fuel poverty across the UK. We support vulnerable households, empower communities, and drive impactful change to help those in need manage and reduce their energy costs. As we continue to grow and expand our operation, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Chief Financial & Operating Officer (CFOO) to join our senior leadership team.
The Role
We are looking for a seasoned and qualified financial & operational leader to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our financial strategy, ensuring strong governance and compliance, and supporting our mission to create lasting change for vulnerable households.
The CFOO will report to the CEO and work closely with them and the Board of Trustees, overseeing financial & internal operations, advising on strategic financial matters, and safeguarding our resources for maximum impact In addition to the financial aspect of the role, the CFOO will support the CEO with the day to day operational running of the trust, overseeing HR, Admin, Compliance and IT functions. This role also includes leadership responsibilities for a small internal dedicated team and oversight of external contractors and consultants.
The role is home based with some travel to meetings, including overnight stays within the UK as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Trust's financial strategy, aligned with our mission and long-term goals.
- Oversee governance, risk, and compliance processes, ensuring that all regulatory and ethical standards are upheld.
- Present clear, insightful financial reports and analysis to the Board of Trustees, supporting informed decision-making.
- Develop and oversee the internal systems and processes within the Trust, fostering a culture of accuracy, integrity, and accountability.
- Work closely with the CEO and senior management team, providing guidance on financial sustainability and risk management.
- Proactively identify and manage financial risks, ensuring resources are deployed effectively and responsibly.
About You
- A qualified Chartered Accountant
- An Experienced Financial Strategist with a proven track record in strategic finance within a charitable organisation, foundation, trust or relevant setting.
- Experience of overseeing both Financial and non-financial internal functions, processes and systems.
- Risk-Aware and Analytical: Skilled at assessing and mitigating risks, with a highly analytical approach to financial & wider risk management.
- Skilled Communicator: Exceptional ability to communicate financial & wider insights clearly and effectively to stakeholders at all levels, including presenting to the Board of Trustees.
- Governance and Compliance Expert: Strong knowledge of governance, compliance, and risk management in the charitable sector.
- A Strong and Supportive Leader: Leadership experience with a small team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
- Diplomacy & Commercial Acumen
Why Join Us?
The British Gas Energy Trust (BGET) helps families and individuals in England, Scotland and Wales experiencing hardship and who are struggling with energy debts.
You will be joining us at a time where many have been negatively impacted by the cost-of-living crisis and require financial support with their energy bills. You will be joining a collaborative and friendly organisation that is committed to helping individuals facing fuel poverty.
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to bring your strategic finance expertise to a cause-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and motivation for applying by 21 December 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Project Assistant
Leicester Cathedral is looking to appoint a Project Assistant, as part of the Leicester Cathedral Revealed (LCR) project.
Following the ‘soft launch’ of the Cathedral in November 2023, we are working towards the full re-opening – including the new Heritage & Learning Centre – and a new inspiring phase of activity to include a full and stimulating programme of events for all audiences, whilst maintaining the Cathedral’s core purpose of worship, welcome, and witness.
As Project Assistant you will play a key role in supporting the Cathedral and the Visitor Experience team through this exciting phase of development.
The role will provide administrative support for the LCR project, in particular covering areas such as
- Bookings
- Data collation
- Finance support
- Dealing with enquiries
The successful candidates for this role will have administrative experience and work well independently and as part of a team. They will be willing to use their initiative and provide support for all members of the Visitor Experience team.
Salary: £23,214 (pro rata)
Tenure: 2.5 years
Hours: 21 hours per week
This role has received funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
You will be redirected to our website on clicking apply and to access the application pack.
Application Deadline: 5.00pm, Monday 25 November 2024
Interview Date: Monday 9 December 2024
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Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SoBS), a respected UK-based charity since 1991, is seeking a compassionate and dynamic leader to guide our mission of providing vital support to adults affected by suicide loss. With a strong network of peer-led support groups and digital resources, we strive to reduce isolation and raise awareness of the unique challenges faced by those navigating this traumatic experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive organizational growth and sustainability while ensuring impactful service delivery.
- Provide operational leadership and serve as the primary spokesperson for the charity.
- Collaborate with the Board of Trustees, staff, volunteers, and stakeholders to foster a culture of empathy and excellence.
Ideal Candidate:
- Proven experience in senior leadership, preferably within the charity, healthcare, or emergency services sectors.
- Exceptional people skills, strategic planning, and financial management expertise.
- A strong advocate for our mission, with the ability to build partnerships and access fundraising resources effectively.
If you are committed to ensuring that no one faces suicide bereavement alone, we invite you to apply and help us empower individuals on their journey of healing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- Salary: £36,517 FTE (pro-rated £18,258.50) in London, £32,328 FTE per annum (pro-rated £16,164) outside of London
- Hours: Part-time (17.5 hours per week)
- Contract: 12 months fixed term
- Location: Home based, or office based at Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London N1, in line with NCVO’s flexible working policy or home working policy.
- Closing date: 09.00, 26 November 2024
- Shortlisting date: 27 November 2024
- Interviews: 3–4 December 2024
About the role
From local and national support services to green spaces, sports clubs, museums and the arts, voluntary organisations and volunteers are a vital part of communities across the country. As the membership community for charities and voluntary organisations, NCVO has championed volunteers and the voluntary sector for over a hundred years.
About the job – Supporting a busy executive team, this includes: our chief executive officer, four directors, executive office manager and executive officer.
Responsible for the efficient and accurate performance of a range of executive office administrative tasks.
Support the executive officer to manage diaries for the executive team, including:
- scheduling meetings and managing internal and external colleagues’ expectations.
- liaising with staff and external contacts in order to schedule meetings.
- organise meetings to include compilation of agendas, circulating papers and producing notes.
Provide administrative support to the executive team as required, including:
- booking travel and sourcing meeting venues, catering arrangements etc
- providing admin support to steering groups and projects as and when required. This includes note taking and collation and maintenance of actions and decisions log
- raising and processing purchase orders and expenses
- support an inclusive culture at NCVO, that values diversity.
NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector. We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups in the voluntary sector and those with diverse, lived experience. As part of our commitment to employing disabled people, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirement for all competencies on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.
If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a pre-interview task and will have one week to complete the exercise. Interview questions will be shared in advance.
Remote Working Role!
Job Title: Reporting & Management Accountant
18 month Contract
£42,000
Employees based in London will receive £3000 London Weighting Allowance in addition to the advertised salary package
Immediate Start
Not for Profit or Public Sector experience is highly advantageous and
Experience of working on reporting to government or institutional funders.
As Reporting & Management Accountant, you will provide strategic analysis to support and challenge our stakeholders in making the right decisions for our growing organisation. We are a critical friend to the organisation, ensuring that we are maximising the impact of our income and expenditure for our social mission. You'll understand and support the programmes we work with, adding value to decisions. The focus of this role will be budgeting, forecasting and management reporting as well as representing our team in organisation-wide projects and driving consistent improvement in processes.
* Responsible for funder financial reporting, particularly in relation to contracts with governmental bodies.
* Preparing the first draft of financial results for the management accounts for the Executive Committee and Trustees. Final management accounts will be drafted by the Finance Director, with commentary from the Business Partners.
* Supporting on creating financial models to support existing programmes and future business cases.
* Working with large sub-contract providers to ensure that they are adhering to the terms of their financial reporting.
You'll take ownership for:
* Preparing financial reports against each of our government contracts in line with the funder requirements.
* Building strong relationships with your stakeholders across the business, such that financial implications are factored into future decisions
* Liaising with teams across the organisation to ensure the data is complete and variances against budget contract performance can be explained.
* Working with the other finance business partners to understand changes in business operation that will inform income forecasts and cost reporting.
Closing Date 18th Nov.
Prospectus is excited to be working with DFN Project SEARCH to appoint a Head of Philanthropy to lead the develop and implement the strategy to secure income from high-net-worth individuals. DFN Project SEARCH is an internationally renowned transition to work programme, committed to transforming the lives of young adults with a learning disability, autism spectrum condition, or both.
This is ideally a full-time position, although flexible working patterns will be considered. The salary will be between £50,000 – £55,000 p.a. (depending on experience) and this is a fully remote opportunity (UK based), but with travel expected to London for meetings and events. Eligibility to work in the UK is required.
As the Head of Philanthropy and as part of the Senior Leadership Team, will support the Director of Development in implementing DFN Project SEARCH’s fundraising strategy. To date the strategy has focused on securing a small number of larger gifts from Trusts and Foundations. They are now seeking to evolving the strategy to include growing income from high-net-worth individuals, companies, and individual giving. You will work with a highly driven Board of Trustees, and together with the Development team, work towards an ambitious business plan and targets for growth.
To be successful, you will have experience of developing and delivering fundraising strategies, specifically focused on fundraising from high-net-worth individuals. You will have experience of leading one or more fundraisers and you’ll be driven to achieve your goals. Crucially, we’re looking for you to have an interest in enabling young adults with a learning disability to lead healthier, happier, and more independent lives.
If you are looking for the next step in your fundraising career; a new challenge and the opportunity to work with an established organisation and supportive team, then please get in touch to find out more.
How to Apply
Prospectus encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity status. If you meet some of the criteria but not all, you are still encouraged to inquire and learn more, as Prospectus can guide you through each aspect of the role and support your application.
Prospectus is dedicated to supporting candidates throughout the application process. To apply, please submit your CV initially. If your experience is suitable, you will receive the full job description, and a call or meeting will be arranged to brief you on the role, ensuring you have all the information needed to formally apply. Please note, there will be an Application Form for you to complete. We look forward to connecting with you soon.
Closing Date: 22 Nov 2024 23:59:59
As Head of Risk & Assurance you'll provide vital assurance to our Executive Leadership Team and Board of Trustees over our control frameworks and ensure that Mary’s Meals is fully equipped to identify and manage risk across our operations.
Reporting to the Director of Governance & Risk, you will drive robust internal audit, risk management, and insurance frameworks across MMI and our global programme countries, with development opportunities to expand our services across the MM network. A skilled influencer and people leader, you will support key stakeholders to identify, consider and manage risk through simple mechanisms and provide dynamic reporting to inform and influence decision-making.
You will:
· Oversee the delivery of a robust, risk-based internal audit service that appropriately targets our audit resource towards the operational areas of greatest risk and/or benefit.
· Develop our annual internal audit strategy, with consideration of organisational knowledge, known risks and key stakeholder input.
· Oversee the delivery of comprehensive internal audits and creation of high-quality reporting for local stakeholders, ELT and FRAC.
· Evolve the risk management framework for Mary’s Meals, helping to embed a culture of sound risk management that is fit for purpose, joined-up and appropriate for the Mary’s Meals governance model.
· Design and implement simple and effective mechanisms for risk management to support the timely identification, consideration and management of risk.
· Develop and oversee our framework for insurance across MMI and our Programme Affiliates to ensure adequate coverage is obtained and effective supporting processes are in place and documented.
· Lead, develop, coach and inspire high-performing teams, promoting a culture of engagement and empowerment including identifying and implementing opportunities for delegation and development.
Required skills and experience
· Robust experience from a senior internal audit role.
· A professional accountancy, internal audit or risk management qualification is essential.
· Track record of leading internal audit work and developing audit plans and strategies.
· Proven leader and influencer, you will bring relevant experience of implementing policies, projects and change.
· Cultural sensitivity, great communication skills and experience of developing productive relationships and teams in a global organisation.
About us:
We are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, in a way that best supports your work life balance. We also have an office near Glasgow city centre for those who live nearby and would like to work from here occasionally or on a regular basis.
Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of over 2.4 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.
We believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, Mary’s Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding. Mary’s Meals is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work and we expect all the Mary's Meals family to share this commitment and work in the best interest of the communities we serve. Our safe recruitment practices ensure that only those that are committed to our high standards join our movement.
Salary advertised is for UK based candidates, our salary philosophy ensures consistency across locations where Mary’s Meals operates.
This is a fantastic role where your daily work has real impact. Please click Apply to send your CV and a short covering note, highlighting your suitability and motivations in considering this role.
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 27th November 2024.
Our vision is that every child receives one daily meal in their place of education.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Purpose of the role
The Relationship Fundraiser will develop fundraising income through nurturing relationships with individuals, companies and groups.As a staff ambassador for Day One, championing our values and behaviours and being committed to the difference that Day One makes is essential.
The role sits within our Fundraising and Communications Department and will play a big role in delivering our Fundraising Strategy and supporting campaign activities.
This challenging new role requires a positive, proactive and resilient self-starter with the ability to drive innovation, change and growth. You will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of providing outstanding stewardship to every supporter, and building long-term, productive relationships focusing on an increase in supporter numbers and income to reach or exceed budget.
You will work within the diverse public fundraising team, encompassing community, individual giving, corporate fundraising and events. Our USP is providing exceptional personalised stewardship to every supporter. We are all about building and maintaining brilliant relationships with supporters – be they individuals, corporates or groups. You need to absolutely love meeting and talking to people, be genuinely interested in them, why they want to support and how they might like to get involved. You will be one of the public faces of Day One, attending regular events and networking opportunities.
Day One Trauma Support is now providing face to face services in Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield, Middlesbrough, Newcastle and Manchester. Our preference is for this role to be based in the north-west to build and develop our supporter networks around Aintree Major Trauma Centre and the Greater Manchester Major Trauma Hospital (Salford), but if you’re amazing and live in the north or north-east, then we’d still love to hear from you.
Who you’ll be working with
You’ll work as a key member of our friendly, experienced and enthusiastic communications and fundraising team. We're a small, dedicated team with big ambitions, and we prioritise time to work collaboratively and support each other. You’ll be line-managed by our Fundraising Manager and work alongside our Senior Fundraiser and our Fundraising Assistant. You’ll be supported by our Fundraising and Communications Director, our Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees.
We want Day One to be the charity that fundraisers want to work for: with creativity and autonomy in your role and the positive impact we can have on the lives of major trauma patients and their families. If you are self-motivated and want to be part of a compassionate and high performing fundraising team, we’d love to receive an application from you.
Please refer to the attached recruitment pack for more information, the Job Description and Job Specifiation.
How to apply
Please upload your CV, and a supporting statement (no more than 400 words) demonstrating how you meet the criteria and outlining why you’re interested in the role. We don’t need anything else from you at this stage.
Closing date: Monday 25 November 2024
Interview date: tbc - w/c 2 December 2024
Inspired ‘by patients for patients’ our vision is that no one has to piece life back together on their own after catastrophic injury.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Public Affairs Officer (Wales)
£31k, plus 8% pension contribution and home working allowance
Full time, compressed hours available
Home based, with frequent travel to Cardiff and the occasional travel within the UK
Join our inclusive and passionate team as a Public Affairs Officer in Wales and play a pivotal role in shaping political debate towards ending cruelty inflicted on animals in the name of 'sport'. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong knowledge of Senedd processes and the Welsh legislative environment.
As a Public Affairs Officer, you will be at the forefront of securing key campaign goals, including an end to the caged breeding of 'game' birds. Your role will involve monitoring and coordinating relevant Senedd activity, providing strategic advice on political lobbying, and representing the League's policies to the Welsh Government and related bodies.
Your excellent stakeholder management skills will enable you to build and maintain influential relationships with politicians, their advisers, opinion formers, and policy makers, garnering support for our objectives and activities. Collaborating with internal teams, you will help deliver impactful campaigns that set the standard for improving animal welfare not only in Wales but across the UK.
Who You Are:
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Relevant experience in political communications, campaigns, public affairs, or similar
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Strong knowledge of Senedd processes and the Welsh legislative environment
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Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Why Join Us:
We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance, with 28 days of annual leave, plus public holidays we also enjoy flexible working arrangements, including options for compressed hours and remote work from day one. We offer a generous employer contribution of eight percent towards your pension scheme and additionally, our benefits package includes discounts on shopping, electronics, hospitality and leisure. Find out more about working at the League.
The League Against Cruel Sports is committed to inclusivity and diversity, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We believe that together, we can end animal cruelty in the name of sport. Join us in our purposeful mission to redefine what is acceptable and inspire positive change in animal welfare legislation.
Ready to make a real difference? Don't wait - apply now! We're looking to fill this position quickly and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. To apply, please submit your CV along with a covering letter. Together, we can redefine what is acceptable and create a better world for animals.
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.
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Head of Health Systems Partnership
Do you want to make a real difference in stroke care on a national and global scale?
We’re looking for an exceptional leader to join the Systems Engagement function as the Head of Health Systems Partnerships.
In this senior role, you’ll drive the mission to position the Association as a vital leader and collaborative partner across the entire stroke care pathway.
Position: CE336 Head of Health Systems Partnership
Location: Home-based, UK, Nationwide
However, occasional travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings).
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible working available)
Salary: £55,000 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,100 per annum may be applied in accordance with where you live)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 1 December 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interview Dates: Week commencing 9 December 2024
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
Your Impact - As Head of Health Systems Partnerships, you’ll work with a team of talented individuals to strengthen partnerships and improve stroke care at regional, national, and international levels. By harnessing stroke data, fostering collaboration, and influencing decision-makers, you’ll help build a future where high-quality stroke care is accessible to all. Your insights and strategic leadership will position the Association as a proactive voice in stroke care.
What You’ll Do
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to support quality improvement in the stroke care pathway, ensuring stroke data and patient insights are at the heart of our work.
• Strategic Engagement: Support strategic approaches to developing relationships with healthcare professionals, ensuring initiatives are informed by clinical insights and evidence-based approaches.
• Translate Strategy into Action: Support regional teams in translation of national stroke strategies into regional action, empowering colleagues to address specific challenges in their areas of healthcare.
• Provide Expert Advice: Offer strategic counsel to the senior leadership team, including the CEO, positioning the Association to act on emerging trends and partnership opportunities within health and care.
• Manage and Lead a Dedicated Team: Oversee a team committed to advancing health systems partnerships, from national to international levels, while maintaining alignment with the strategic goals.
• Drive New Partnerships: Stay ahead of trends and developments in stroke care, identifying and leveraging new partnership opportunities for the Association on a global scale.
About You
We’re seeking an individual with a strategic mindset and a passion for collaborative healthcare improvement. Ideal candidates will bring:
• Proven experience in healthcare systems and stakeholder engagement across various levels (regional, national, and international).
• Expertise in translating health data and insights into actionable strategies across teams.
• Demonstrable ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders with diplomacy.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing teams, budgets, and complex projects.
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further
information on the role.
Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
Finding strength through support
When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.
The organisation believes everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.
The charity provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.
The Association is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. It provides tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
The team are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.
Individuality leads to a richer experience for people and better support for all those affected by stroke.
We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke, and those from under-represented communities.
You may also have experience in areas such as Systems Partnerships, Health, Health Systems Partnerships, Head of Health Systems Partnership, Director of Health Systems Partnership, Health Systems Partnership Director, Health Systems Partnership Lead, Health Systems, Partnerships.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Do you want to work with a leading social justice charity organisation supporting those in need?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
About the role?
Reporting to the Bid Manager you will:
- Plan, write, edit and submit tenders owning an opportunity through all stages from tender release to submission
- Research and review opportunities, identifying key requirements and communicating the requirements effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Obtain information required to produce compelling, high-quality bids from internal and external stakeholders, including through own research
- Effectively work to bid project milestones to ensure timely submission
- Work collaboratively with key members of the operational teams to ensure that ways of working are positioned in line with USPs and agreed win themes
- Undertake in-team quality control of other writers’ bids to ensure that all submissions are the highest-possible quality
- Review submissions to drive continuous improvement through analysis of feedback, taking account of market knowledge and suggesting changes/improvements
- Continually update the information library for future bids, ensuring good knowledge of market competitors
- Work well with the wider team to ensure coordination and compliance of the defined bid process is maintained
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About you
We are seeking a Bid Writer to enhance our Business and Strategy Team. Experience in bid writing is desired, but not essential. We would like to hear from you if you are looking to enhance your writing skills and experience to create high-quality commercial bids. You should have good project management skills and be able to bring information from various sources into compelling written proposals. We welcome applicants who have recently graduated from university with a degree that demonstrates excellent analytical and writing skills. Reporting to the Bid Manager you will be a supportive team member able to work in a fast-paced environment, with competing deadlines and able to use your excellent communication skills to influence key stakeholders. Having experience of Local Government tendering would be an advantage.
Benefits
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Separate Life Assurance Cover
- Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
- Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme.
- Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance.
- Support with continuous professional development.
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact Human Resources for further options.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on the advert page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications: Midnight on 2nd December 2024; however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to interview suitable candidates as applications are received and therefore withdraw the vacancy before this date.
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The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation is the international charity that drives and encourages the Award’s growth, access and impact across the globe. Working in partnership with organisations and governing bodies, we oversee the licensing of Award operators – including schools, youth groups, employers and custodial institutions – in more than 120 countries and territories. With our guidance, operators deliver the globally-recognised Award, which provides opportunities for 14 to 24-year-olds of all backgrounds, locations, cultures and abilities, to develop their interests, skills and life aspirations.
The Communications Manager leads the development of our brand and public-facing messaging to engage our audiences in the global impact of the Award. You will articulate our story through a wide range of content, helping build our voice as global advocates on the value of non-formal education and learning.
You will lead the delivery the Foundation’s communications activity, including content, channel strategy, and building communications and marketing capacity among our global family of Duke of Edinburgh’s Award operators. This includes ownership and strategic development of the Foundation’s public communications channels (website, social media) and strategic support for platforms managed by other teams.
You will partner with teams across the Foundation to advise and support delivery of marketing assets and strategies to support Award operators across the world, including leading the Communications Working Group and developing and delivering marketing capacity-building training to colleagues around the world.
The role oversees our organisational communications calendar and provides the lead communications and marketing support on events activity, acting as the key conduit between the Communications and Events teams and ensuring that all online and offline events receive the communications support and collateral they require, in line with agreed budget and resources.
The role works closely with National Award Operators and the Royal Communications team on royal visits attended by the Award’s patron and Chair, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, including media and social media plans.
You will have sound understanding of reputation management and be confident in briefing the wider Foundation staff team, as well as the global Association, on communications queries and activities.
Our long term ambition is that every eligible young person aged 14 – 24 will have the opportunity to participate in the Award.
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There when it matters
Sue Ryder has an exciting career opportunity within our IT Directorate for an experienced and driven Head of Data and BI. You will have strengths in both hands-on technical application and development as well as Managerial aspects of the role. Leading from the front you will manage vital roles, including BI Development, Data Engineering, and Data Analysis.
The successful candidate will be solution focused with the ability to both communicate and work collaboratively with all levels of stakeholders both technical and non-technical.
About the role:
The role is crucial in developing organisation-wide reporting capabilities, providing strategic-level insights to our executive team and SLT, and ensuring the smooth integration of data from multiple sources. The Head of Data and BI will act as a key ally to operational teams, supporting them in achieving their goals while driving forward the charity’s ability to use data for decision-making and impact measurement.
Full dimensions of this role can be found in the supporting Job description.
About you:
• Key experience and proven ability in Power BI, SSIS, SASS, SSRS
• Comprehensive understanding of SQL and Data warehousing principles with experience of working with cloud-based data warehousing, data engineering, and CRM systems.
• Demonstratable experience of SQL Server and T-SQL with strong SQL skills in MS SQL.
• Strong understanding of data governance, GDPR, and data compliance standards.
• Experience in leading data strategy development and implementation.
• Experience of developing data warehouse capabilities in Microsoft Azure
• Experience of working in a matrix management environment
• Extensive experience of producing Mapping Specifications.
• An understanding of a broad range of integration approaches and technologies. SOAP, REST, Service Orientated Architecture
• A knowledge of diagramming techniques e.g. UML.
• Data modelling experience.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in problem, error and knowledge management, analysis, resolution and delivery techniques.
• Evidence of ability to undertake and deliver specific projects and supervise short term project teams, and ability to be flexible to prioritise workload under pressure.
• Experience working with and manipulating large datasets in a variety of formats, including complex data models
• Demonstrable ability to turn data into actionable insights
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone.
Benefits
• Company pension scheme
• 27 days holiday - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, and Women and Non Binary Individuals
• Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop
• Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.
For more of our employee benefits please visit our website.
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.
We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGTBQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
Please let us know if you have any feedback to make our recruitment processes more accessible and inclusive or if you require any adjustments made to your application or interview process.
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Dementia Carers Count have an exciting remote opportuinity to deliver timely and efficient fundraising and administrative support as we work to ensure that no dementia carer ever feels isolated, invisible or alone.
Job Title: Fundraising & Admin Officer
Reports to: Public Fundraising Manager
Contract: Permanent contract
Hours: 35 hours/week
Salary: £30,000 pa
Location: Remote with some travel to London.
Job purpose
To deliver timely and efficient fundraising and administrative support, as we work to ensure that no dementia carer ever feels isolated, invisible or alone.
Key responsibilities
• Be the first point of contact for supporters, campaigners and others, managing enquiries via post, online and over the phone to ensure everyone has a quality experience.
• Manage processes for fundraising donations.
• Work with teams across the organisation and with carers to produce creative and engaging thank you and stewardship materials.
• Support the fundraising team with prospect research to help identify potential new supporters.
• Draft funder reports, small trust funding applications and fundraising communications.
• Support the administration and delivery of fundraising activities and initiatives.
• Keep up to date with sector developments and best practice in fundraising.
• Support the marketing & communications manager to deliver effective internal communications.
• Support the services team to deal with carer enquiries and casework, administer online groups, and produce reports.
• Support the organisation with general administrative duties as required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.