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Philanthropy (Fundraising) Officer – building donor relationships
Salary £25,000-£30,000 pa dependent on experience, skills and working hours – hybrid & flexible working, compressed or reduced hours considered; higher hourly income a possibility for highly skilled individuals with a proven track record**
Have you got the skills to help us to grow the financial investment in Nature across Surrey and beyond? Can you influence, engage and deliver?
We are Surrey Wildlife Trust, part of the federation of 46 national wildlife trusts. We are experts in increasing biodiversity and bio abundance. Our mission is to restore 30% of land in Surrey to nature by 2030. Research shows that if 25% of people take action, this can create large scale change which is why our mission is also to get 1 in 4 people taking action for nature.
We are looking for an engaging people-focused individual to build relationships with supporters of Surrey Wildlife Trust (SWT). To achieve our mission we need to grow investment in conservation. As Philanthropy Officer you will bring your expertise in Major Gift and Legacy Fundraising to the team at SWT, successfully growing our donor portfolio and cultivating and winning major gifts in line with agreed targets and the Fundraising Strategy.
You will work with the Head of Fundraising and Communications, and colleagues in the fundraising team, and across the Trust to evolve and continuously improve philanthropy activity.
This role is all about long-term relationship-building and will involve engaging with a wide range of supporters of SWT to take them on a journey and achieve key outcomes including;
· Identifying donor segments to tailor activity towards different areas of interest and levels of support
· Cultivating trust in SWT and the way in which it invests funds to restore and protect Surrey’s nature.
· Creating a sustainable pipeline of funding for SWT from major gifts and gifts in Wills.
The role provides an opportunity for an individual with existing experience in philanthropic fundraising to develop and to help shape the philanthropy programme at SWT.
Our offices are in Pirbright, Leatherhead and Wisley and our hybrid working policy aims to provide a good work/life balance which can incorporate partial home working. The salary offered to successful applicants will form part of a benefits package including: above minimum pension contributions, life assurance of 4 x salary, employee support schemes, 22+ days holiday, flexible/hybrid working policy.
**it may be possible for us to consider using the available budget for this role on a part time or short term contract basis if we have interest from highly skilled individuals with a proven track record at a level above that advertised.
We are committed to having an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourage applications from backgrounds which may be underrepresented in our sector, including people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We aim to offer an interview to all candidates that meet the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustment to make our recruitment process more accessible.
Please apply using the Application Form available on our website or provide a full CV and explanatory covering letter, email to Sarah Jordan, Head of Fundraising & Communications, by 5pm Friday 23rd August 2024. Interviews will be in week commencing 2nd September 2024 at our Nower Wood Education Centre near Leatherhead.
Guided by a collaborative vision where we all play a part in connecting nature, we provide expert advice and guidance to landowners and managers, making sure the land we look after leads by example, while inspiring and educating people and organisations across the county on what they can do. By doing this we will create a Surrey that is full of diverse and abundant wildlife, where nature is at the heart of individual choices, corporate decisions, and local economic and policy making. One that helps tackle the ongoing climate emergency, while supporting the health and wellbeing of all who live here.
If you prefer to use our application form, it is available on our website with the full job profile.
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Praxis is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity. We have 40 years of experience working with migrant communities in London. Our immigration advice service offers support to more than 2,000 people each year. Praxis provides a safe space and support through immigration advice and support to access services such as housing and health. We run peer support groups that build social networks and confidence. Together with people with lived experience, Praxis campaigns for a compassionate and humane immigration system where no one is discriminated against based on their immigration status, race, or class.
We are currently hiring for a Receptionist – maternity cover.
Purpose of the role:
· To provide a friendly and welcoming service to all clients and visitors coming to Praxis’ Pott Street offices.
· To take day to day responsibility for the reception area; keeping it tidy and well stocked with service leaflets, timetables, fliers etc.
· Responsibility for the in and out-going post, answering of incoming calls and relaying messages, and carrying out necessary administrative tasks and taking responsibility for health & safety in the reception area.
· Overall, being a helpful, friendly, and professional first point of contact for everybody who comes through the door at Praxis.
See the Person Specification and Job Description for more detail.
Our Attractive Benefits Package Includes
· A 35-hour working week including flexible working hours (pro rata for part time posts)
· 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays)
· Option to buy up to 3 days annual leave each year.
· 1-day additional birthday leave
· A defined contribution pension scheme
· Our employee assistance programme offers counselling and support for you 24/7.
· A season ticket loan to help you spread the cost of your commute.
We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.
Please see our website to find out more about our work.
For further details, please contact Austeja Gaigalaite, Office Manager.
To apply, send us your CV and an optional cover letter demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the person specification. Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted.
If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions you can email and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements.
We are taking a dynamic approach in recruiting for this role, applications for this role will be processed on a rolling basis.
To apply, send us your CV and an optional cover letter demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the person specification. Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted.
If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions you can email and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements.
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Join Britain’s biggest charity supporting Kinship Carers.
We know kinship carers are strong, capable and fiercely determined to ensure they get what they need to support their kinship family. And we want to support them to feel confident and empowered to do that. Kinship has been awarded funding to develop the first ever training programme for kinship carers. The programme will support all kinship carers across England in the caring role.
This is a new role and will be part of a brand-new team responsible for the delivery of this national training programme. You’ll be supporting the team to deliver high-quality in-person and online training across the country. You’ll help co-ordinate and support the successful delivery of our workshops.
You’ll need to be an experienced and effective administrator and clear communicator You’ll be organised, calm and detail orientated and be great at managing your time and working to consistently high standards.
You’ll work with initiative and be curious – always thinking ahead, anticipating need and seeking opportunities to improve our service and the experience for kinship carers.
As part of this new training service, you’ll receive training and development to support you to succeed in this role.
There will be some travel across England either to support the training programme, meet with colleagues or attend learning and development sessions. This may include overnight stays from time to time. We’re happy to discuss how this could work best if you have kinship caring responsibilities.
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.
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Harris Hill are delighted to be working an Arts charity to recruit a Senior Philanthropy Manager to cover a 12 month maternity contract.
The Senior Philanthropy Manager will deliver effective strategies for regular giving through developing the Art Partners programme – leading all aspects including recruitment, stewardship and strategy for growth, and fundraising appeals and campaigns. You will working closely with the Head of Individual Giving to cultivate individual donors to secure gifts towards Art Fund’s charitable programme.
Key responsibilities will include;
- Implementing and contributing to a robust recruitment strategy to increase the numbers of members and to build philanthropic engagement through refining the fundraising pitch and proposal through to making direct asks
- Developing compelling communications which raise awareness of charitable objectives and identify activity which will have wide appeal among individual donors as one-off asks or long-term fundraising initiatives.
- Working with the Prospect Development Manager to identify and manage prospective individual donors for membership, appeals and individual gifts, then lead approaches to individuals appropriate to their interests and level of giving
- Collaborating to create and deliver opportunities and events to enhance the membership experience through in-person activities, communications and digital development.
- Managing and an income and expenditure budget, and processing, recording and thanking all received donations.
This position would ideally suit an experienced candidate with an excellent understanding of donor cultivation, stewardship, and prospect research techniques. A knowledge of the visual arts or museums would be beneficial but certainly not a barrier to entry.
If you have excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to influence a range of stakeholders, have a creative approach to donor cultivation and a good project manager I’d like to hear from you.
This is a hybrid working role, requiring a minimum of 2 dpw in their London office, however their will be occasion where greater flexibility is required for events.
This is a full time position (preferred) to cover a 12 month maternity cover with a preferred start date of early October.
The closing date for applications is 5th August, however application will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please apply for more information about next steps.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Carers Trust are on a journey to challenge our practices and support our UK-wide network of local carer organisations in creating an inclusive culture that truly values and respects diversity.
We're hiring a dynamic EDI Specialist to:
- Raise awareness and understanding of barriers to diversity and inclusion.
- Increase our capability, capacity, and confidence in taking tangible action to be an anti-racist network.
- Work across Carers Trust and our local carer organisations to drive real change.
Our ideal candidate:
- Has lived experience with and a deep understanding of ethnic majority communities.
- Brings proven experience in equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).
- Possesses in-depth knowledge of EDI principles, theories, and best practices.
- Excels in data analysis, program evaluation, and EDI initiative assessment.
- Communicates and engages effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Thrives in complex environments and fosters partnerships with external stakeholders.
- Works independently and is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging.
- Is familiar with relevant EDI laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Constructively challenges different perspectives and shares best practices.
- Values diversity, treats others with respect, and enhances the quality of work through inclusive practices.
- Is passionate about supporting unpaid carers through the work of Carers Trust.
If you want to make a real impact and drive systemic change, we want to hear from you!
Apply now and be a part of our transformative journey.
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As our Legacy and In Memory Fundraiser you will develop our plans to maximise income, consolidate and develop processes and build important relationships with a range of donors to ensure we can continue to provide palliative care to our communities for many years to come.
· Are you passionate about making a difference to patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families in Weston-super-Mare and North Somerset?
· Could you inspire donors to leave a lasting gift to Weston Hospicecare and help secure our future?
· Would you like to utilise your superb organisational and administration skills to balance a varied workload and maximise income in these important areas?
We would love to hear from you.
Weston Hospicecare is seeking a passionate and self-motivated fundraiser to develop and grow our Legacy and In Memory fundraising activity. This is an important area of income for the Hospice, and we are looking for someone who can either bring their existing expertise to this role or who is keen to develop their current fundraising experience within legacy fundraising.
To be successful in this role, we’re looking for someone who will:
· Lead on the development of Weston Hospicecare’s Legacy and In Memory fundraising strategy, using your expertise to analyse activity and grow this area of income, building the financial resilience of the Hospice.
· Inspire support by developing a compelling Legacy fundraising proposition to encourage support from existing and new supporters.
· Deliver results through inspiring communications and promotional activity, bringing to life the extraordinary work of Weston Hospicecare and driving legacy pledges and support.
· Build strong relationships with a range of people, including local firms of solicitors, supporters, patients and their families and members of the team.
· Utilise your exceptional attention to detail and expert knowledge to monitor and administer existing estates, working with solicitors and executors to expedite settlement and where possible, accurately predict timelines for income.
· Provide excellent stewardship to existing supporters and pledgers through regular updates and inspiring events to demonstrate the impact of support and develop and nurture these important relationships.
· Devise an effective In Memory strategy to build upon and support this area, monitoring existing opportunities and developing new activity. Sensitively use personal stories, images and testimonials to strengthen this key area of income and offering a lasting tribute for families.
· Amplify the work of the team through sharing ideas and knowledge. Keeping up to date with sector developments and ensure best practice across all Legacy and In Memory fundraising activity.
· Work with an ambitious, positive and creative approach, with experience in working collaboratively organisation wide.
We welcome applications from those with existing expertise in Legacy fundraising and those with a broader fundraising experience looking to develop their skills in this exciting area.
Whilst we are looking for someone to work 37.5 hours per week, we will also consider compressed hours or part-time hours of 30 per week for the right candidate.
In return, we offer:
· 6 weeks holiday (increases with service)
· Contributory pension/NHS transferable
· Healthcare discount scheme
· Employee Assistance programme
· Subsidised bus travel with First Bus Commuter Travel Club
· Free parking (on site or nearby)
· Opportunity to develop your skills within an experienced fundraising team.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail and find out why this could be the job for you, please get in touch with Head of Fundraising Georgina Landau.
The closing date is Wednesday, 7th August and we anticipate holding interviews during week commencing 19th August.
We value and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Salary: £29,291 plus benefits
The role:
We are recruiting for an enthusiastic Internal Audit Officer to join our Risk & Assurance team. Reporting to the Internal Audit Lead you will have responsibility for planning and delivering assurance reviews across our school feeding programmes worldwide. As Internal Audit Officer, you will have an amazing opportunity to develop your skills in internal audit, witness first-hand the impact of our feeding programmes and influence the development of processes that ensure we keep our promise to feed each child every school day.
Duties:
The role is primarily focused on planning and delivering work for a structured plan of reviews across the network. As a junior member of the Internal Audit team, you will conduct these reviews and follow up of any agreed actions with the support and coaching of the Internal Audit Lead. This is a remote role however there will be between 5 and 6 audit field trips per year, each lasting between 1-2 weeks, so you must be happy to travel regularly as part of your role.
With the support of the Internal Audit Lead you will have responsibility for mapping the processes under review, assessing the quality of our control frameworks to manage risk and testing the effectiveness of our controls in practice. This includes:
- Highlighting opportunities with staff to enhance and strengthen the design and operation of existing controls, or to introduce new controls.
- Documenting all fieldwork in a concise, thorough and accurate manner, meeting reperformance standards for all controls testing.
- Drafting high-quality reports to summarise findings and make clear recommendations.
- Providing ongoing support to local management teams around implementation of agreed actions.
- Assessing and challenging, based on provided evidence, whether agreed actions have been effectively implemented by staff by the deadlines set.
About you:
A self- starter, you will be passionate about collaborating with others to drive continuous improvement and to develop practical solutions. The ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues in different countries and settings, will be key to success in this role. With fantastic communication skills, both written and verbal, you will be confident in imparting your findings and recommendations in person, over the phone and via concise, high-quality reports.
1-2 years audit experience and good knowledge of the charity sector would be desirable but not essential. We will offer comprehensive training to candidates who are aligned to our values, passionate about our work and can demonstrate relevant experience of, working collaboratively with stakeholders, analysing large quantities of data and producing detailed reports. You must have a strong, analytical approach with the confidence to make objective decisions and challenge where needed.
About us:
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 are a values-driven organisation, 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. This role undertakes regulated work with children, and you will be required to register with the Protected Vulnerable Group Scheme or local equivalent before undertaking your role.
To apply, please click apply send your CV with a covering email in support of your application, to tell us why you want to work for Mary’s Meals and why this role is a good fit for you.
Benefits:
- 8% non-contributory pension contribution - after 3 months (for international candidates the 8% pension contribution will be paid as a part of salary)
- 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing by 1 day each completed calendar year, to a maximum of 39 days (+ option to buy another week)
- Flexible working
- Employee Assistance Programme, including perks and cash back opportunities
- Life assurance
Closing date: Friday 9th August 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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About you
Do you want to use your skills to make a real difference to the myeloma community?
We’re looking for an experienced Patient Information Manager for an exciting new role. Excellent written communication, copy editing and proofing skills are essential for this post, and you will require to have previous experience in writing for a variety of different media channels. You will have the ability to convey complex medical information in accessible language and knowledge of the steps involved in producing information. You’ll have line management experience and the ability to review and give feedback on others’ work. Previous experience of working in cancer healthcare would be an advantage.
About the role
This is an exciting time to join Myeloma UK as we launch our new five-year strategy.
As Patient Information Manager you will have the opportunity to lead, develop and diversify the range and type of patient information we currently produce, working with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Managing the Patient Information Team, you will oversee the quality of all resources produced, ensuring compliance with recognised standards and internal brand requirements.
The Patient Information Manager will also be responsible for managing the information events team who hold digital and in person events for those affected by myeloma, working with the team to plan the programme for all events.
About us
Myeloma UK is the only UK charity focused on myeloma and its related conditions. We provide support and influence access to treatments, while researching a cure. Thanks to life-extending treatments and support, today many people affected by myeloma are able to live longer and to live well. Together, we support, so no one faces myeloma alone.
We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every patient has an empowered present and a hopeful future.
Our ultimate goal is to find a cure and make myeloma history. Until then, our mission is to help every patient live well with myeloma for as long as possible. We are committed to diagnosing myeloma earlier, discovering and sharing knowledge, transforming the patient experience and influencing positive change in care.
Our culture
Wellbeing and staff engagement are at the heart of our culture. We offer our employees a range of benefits including a pension salary exchange scheme, flexitime, flexible working from home with hub-based office working, health plan, employee assistance plan and holiday purchase scheme and we are committed to providing learning and development opportunities for all our employees.
How to apply
If you think you would be a great fit for this role, please send us the following:
1. A cover letter telling us more about you and what you think makes you a good fit for this role
2. A CV that sets out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements
Applications close on 16 August 2024 and interviews will be held w/c 26 August 2024. You will be asked to do a task prior to your interview.
Myeloma UK is an equal opportunities employer and always welcomes applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of:
· sex,
· race,
· disability,
· age,
· sexual orientation,
· gender reassignment,
· religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK prior to interview selection.
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The Finance Team at Alzheimer’s Research UK is responsible for maintaining the financial records of the Charity and providing timely and accurate financial information. The team is responsible for ensuring there is a strong financial control environment, and for providing support and advice on all finance matters to employees across the charity.
You will be required to be in the office at least two days per week and will have a high level of financial acumen and understanding. As the Finance Manager - Compliance, Controls & Reporting, you will assist the Head of Finance in all elements of technical accounting, including financial compliance, internal financial controls, and financial reporting. Working alongside the Finance Manager - Transactional Accounting and the transactional finance team, you will ensure a seamless finance function, ensuring that best practice is adopted at all times, to minimise risk to financial fraud, and to ensure compliance with all applicable financial regulations and reporting requirements.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
· Support the development and implementation of best financial practices.
· Lead the production of annual financial statements and reporting, and together with the Finance Manager - Transactional Accounting, lead the annual audit process.
· Lead the on the production of annual financial statements and annual audit on behalf of Alzheimer’s Brain Bank, a small joint venture company in which we hold a 50% share.
· Cash flow monitoring and projections.
· Prepare and submit all Office for National Statistics, Charity Commission, Companies House and OSCR (Scottish Charity Regulator) returns.
· Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns, ensuring compliance with VAT reverse charges and applicable business/non-business VAT recovery rules.
· Be the first point of contact for internal and external partners regarding technical accounting and related matters, including charity VAT and Trading rules.
· Provide financial information for funding bid applications.
· Provide financial advice regarding income recognition criteria, particularly regarding legacy accruals and philanthropy pledges.
· Provide financial advice regarding expenditure recognition criteria, particularly regarding multi-year grants.
· Monitor and reconcile all restricted income against restriction forms and the grant system to ensure restricted funds are managed and spent in accordance with donor wishes.
· Review policies and procedures alongside the Head of Finance and the Finance team to ensure they are applicable, up to date, understood across the charity and consistently adhered to.
· Maintain a sound financial control environment, ensuring all assets of the charity are safeguarded against financial fraud, as much as possible.
· Working with the Head of Finance, design and implement an assurance programme on internal financial controls.
· Keep up to date with all technical finance developments and reporting requirements applicable to the charity.
· Manage Finance team GDPR deletion requests and GDPR compliance actions.
· Maintain insurances for the organisation and be the first point of contact between insurance brokers and the organisation for queries and claims.
· Manage the interface between the finance system and the grant management system to ensure the correct recognition and ageing of grant liabilities.
· Provide cover for the Finance Manager - Transactional Accounting as required.
· Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Head of Finance, in line with the responsibilities of the post.
What we are looking for:
· ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification.
· Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
· Experience in a previous finance role.
· Statutory accounts preparation and audit experience.
· Good understanding of VAT.
· Strong understanding of internal financial controls.
· Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and numeracy skills.
· Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage workload effectively and work proactively.
· Ability to communicate effectively to colleagues at all levels across the Charity.
· Passionate, proactive, and friendly attitude.
· Methodical and adaptable approach.
· Ability to interrogate and reconcile financial data.
· Strong ethical standards and a high level of personal integrity.
· A keenness to keep up to date with finance technical updates.
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 28th July 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 5th August 2024. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, your CV will be anonymised as part of the selection process. Should you need any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, then please do contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK:
Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.
In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.
In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
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Are you passionate about saving lives and making a difference every day? The Face-to-Face Fundraising Manager will lead a team dedicated to this charity's mission of safeguarding lives at sea.
As a Face-to-Face Fundraising Manager, you'll play a crucial role in the charity's mission by leading a team that engages with the public, secures regular financial gifts, and spreads vital water safety messages. You'll be part of a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. You will be responsible for the North East region of this charities fundraising programme which covers two main hubs of Newcastle and Scarborough
Job Title: Face-to-Face Fundraising Manager
Charity type: Emergency Services
Salary: £34,000 - £35,000
Location: Remote role ideal for someone living in the Newcastle to Scarborough area
As a Face-to-Face Fundraising Manager, you will:
- Lead and Inspire: Recruit, train, and manage a dedicated team of fundraisers within your geographic area.
- Achieve Targets: Drive the team to meet acquisition targets and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Training and Coaching: Develop and deliver ongoing training programmes to ensure your team excels.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with stakeholders, site owners, and partners.
- Operational Excellence: Ensure compliance with standards and manage field team logistics efficiently.
- Reporting and Analysis: Monitor progress, identify risks, and re-forecast as needed to stay on target.
- Promote Safety: Foster a positive safety culture and lead by example.
What We're Looking For:
- Experience: Ideally, you have experience in face-to-face fundraising, either with a charity, fundraising agency, or in a regional sales role.
- People Management: Proven ability to manage and motivate a team of paid staff or volunteers to achieve goals.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills and a cooperativeteamworking ethos.
- Self-Motivation: Strong self-motivation and ability to prioritise and manage your own workload effectively.
If you're ready to lead a passionate team and contribute to an organisation that makes a real impact, apply now.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Community Engagement Coordinator - Wales
Location: The role will be based out of the BookTrust Offices in Cardiff. BookTrust works in a hybrid and flexible way with an expectation of a minimum of 8 face to face collaboration days per month which could be at the Cardiff office, visiting partners across Wales and on occasions UK wide travel. There will therefore be reasonable travel needed to fulfil the role, with occasional overnight stays.
Contract: Full-time, open to discussing flexible and part-time options
Salary: £28,000.00 per annum.
BookTrust is the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. We know that children who read are happier, healthier, more empathetic, and more creative. They also do better at school. Working with every local authority in England, Northern Ireland and Wales and supported by a range of funders including the Arts Council England, Northern Ireland and Wales Governments, we reach over 3 million families a year via partners in schools, children’s centres, health visitors and libraries. This incredible network helps us to get children reading across the country.
We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic individual with a demonstrable ability to develop relationships and make connections across a wide range of people and groups. A strong communicator with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of audiences, in writing, and in person.
You will have ideally worked within or across a particular community or region, in outreach or a project within the third sector and be a highly motivated individual with the ability to work and travel unsupervised across multiple projects simultaneously and to work at pace, often to tight deadlines.
A passion to make a difference for children and families with an interest in the benefits of literacy and reading to child development, the value of books, stories and rhymes and the role of parents, carers, and guardians in developing a love of reading would be valuable.
We are currently recruiting to two Community Engagement Coordinator posts.
To apply please send a copy of your CV to our webiste along with a covering letter showing how you meet the person specification and your motivations for applying for the role. Your covering letter should not be longer than two sides.
Closing date: 31st July at 11:59pm.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity
We aim to provide an inclusive recruitment process and actively welcome applications from diverse talent pools: minority ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities and long-term conditions and candidates from underrepresented communities.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and want to ensure we have an accessible application process for all candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments or would like us to do anything differently during the application process, please contact our HR team to discuss your requirements further.
BookTrust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The recruitment and selection process reflect our commitment to safeguarding therefore, the suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment, and pre-employment checks.
Service Manager (Supported Living) - Lympne
Discipline: Care and Support
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £36,000 per annum, plus £2,000 allowance for holding the CQC registration.
Expiry date: 01 Aug 2024 23:59
Are you looking for a meaningful career? Would you like the opportunity to become a dedicated Manager, helping individuals with learning disabilities live the best life possible?
We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting over 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.
Join us as a CQC registered Service Manager with **Hft South Kent **and you’ll develop your social care career with one of the leading names in the sector. You’ll go to work each day knowing you can make a real difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities.
What’s in it for you?
We offer a range of benefits and career development opportunities. We’ll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible.
As a ‘Gold’ standard Investors in People accredited employer, we are committed to supporting colleague wellbeing as a priority. Within this, all Hft employees get access to TELUS Health – the world’s biggest 24/7 colleague counselling and support service. It is completely free for all colleagues to use in complete confidence, whenever and however they want to access it.
We offer
Annual Leave 33 days (including 8 days statutory bank holidays)
Training: Access to award winning training and development
Wagestream: Allows you to flexibly access your pay throughout the month and utilise a range of financial support, through its dedicated app
Aviva Digicare + workplace: Access to wellbeing services including health checks, Digital GP and mental health support.
Discounted mobile ‘phone contracts. As an Hft employee, you’ll be able to take advantage of Vodafone’s Employee Advantage programme, giving you up to 30% off.
Care Friends: Employee referral app – earn money for referring your friends to work for Hft.
Free life assurance – 3 x your annual salary
What will you be doing?
As a Service Manager at Hft, you’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. You will be a role model to others through demonstrating excellent support to those we support and you will help the Regional Service Managers to coach, support and manage staff teams effectively. You will be responsible for nurturing and inspiring those coming to work for Hft to help ensure we have the best staff teams offering great support services. This role also offers great opportunities for career progression to help you develop your knowledge and skills.
The purpose of the role is to assist the Regional Service Manager by holding delegated responsibility in key areas of the day-to-day running of the registered service. You will also have the responsibility to manage the performance of your team; including your team’s delivery of care and support which promotes dignity, wellbeing and independence and a person-centred culture.
Alongside the Regional Manager, you are responsible and accountable for monitoring, maintaining and providing the highest standards of clinical and personal support and service delivery, while promoting independence and choice to the people supported in the service
As a senior member of the team, you will promote and lead good practice at all times, doing all you can to make sure that the people we support and their colleagues come to no harm and that the people we support are satisfied with the level of support they receive by acting as an exemplary role model.
As a Service Manager, flexibility is important for both you and for the service. We provide 24/7 support to some people, so you will need to have flexibility to work shifts on a rota basis, including nights, weekends and Bank Holidays
A full UK driving licence, with access to your own vehicle, is essential for the role.
About you
You will have experience supporting adults with complex learning disabilities.
You need good IT skills and experience of maintaining records to be a success in this role.
You will have knowledge of CQC regulations
You need to hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (or acceptable equivalent) OR have the ability to achieve this within 18 months of appointment.
You will have detailed knowledge of Health and Safety issues, and Safeguarding regulations
If you have the passion for delivering high quality care and support services to people with learning disabilities and you want to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life – then this is the role for you.
For more information on the role and responsibilities, please refer to the job description & person spec.
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.
Hft's usual terms and conditions apply. Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure check against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Having a criminal record may not bar you from employment.
Senior Project Manager, National Cycle Network
(England South)
£36,629 per annum, pro rata
(Ref: SUS4303)
Full time hours are 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
Base: Hybrid working with some travelling to Bristol
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us and influence real change in the South of England, helping us drive our Paths for Everyone vision forward, a vision of a more sustainable future in transport.Paths for Everyone
As a Senior Project Manager, you will help us to shape and develop the future for the National Cycle Network (NCN). You will design, develop, and maintain the NCN, connecting people and places, and provide traffic-free spaces for everyone to enjoy.
Your experience with managing complex construction projects and your broad understanding of transport planning, will help you lead and support a small team, as you oversee a budget of several million pounds a year, ensuring the delivery of impactful programmes and projects on the National Cycle Network, whilst aligning with Sustrans’ vision and Theory of Change.
You will draw on your experience and understanding of the principles of walking and cycling network planning to support the team with the delivery and quality assurance of Local Cycling and Walking Plans and feasibility studies for active travel routes.
You will help us be financially sustainable too, by taking a strategic approach to funding opportunities. You will help us build relationships with landowners, local authorities, and others, so that we can work in partnership to make things happen. As part of this, we are working with local authorities to create a 20-year plan for the delivery of the NCN, which involves aligning projects with local strategic priorities.
We offer true hybrid working, with a mix of working from Bristol hub at least 1-2 days a week and the opportunity for home working, with flexible hours offered to suit individual circumstances.
This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake the project on behalf of Sustrans. You will be occasionally travelling across
England. Candidates should be based within a commutable distance of Southwest England.
About you
You will be a brilliant team leader and will build relationships with ease, bringing with you experience of working cross-organisationally and across multiple sectors.
With demonstrable experience of delivering projects and programmes, you will probably have experience within the engineering, urban design, construction management, or land negotiation sectors.
You must have a creative approach to finding innovative solutions, to help us in advocating for sustainable transport and better places across the region.
You must be a skilled communicator with excellent negotiating skills, as you will play a key role in leading your team in reshaping our towns, cities, and countryside in favour of active travel.
We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups. Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.
What we offer
In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
- Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Staff volunteer days
- 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
- We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial
- Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
- Bike, computer and season ticket loans
- Discount benefits
- London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
- Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Additional information
- Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 19 August 2024.
- Interviews will take place in via MS Teams on the 2nd or 3rd of September 2024
About Sustrans
At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.
We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.
You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.
We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.
You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.
Job title: CYP Schools Senior Coordinator
Hours: 35 hours (Full-Time)
Contract: Fixed-term until 31 August 2025, with the high likelihood of an additional year of funding
Salary: £28,879
Responsible to: CYP Schools Lead
Location: Contractual base is Chorley. Delivery will take place in schools across Lancashire.
We’re looking for bold and caring people to join our Children and Young People’s team. We want people who have experience of engaging and working with children and young people in schools, ideally in Lancashire.
To succeed in the role, you will need excellent communication skills, be confident, driven and have the ability to work autonomously. You will be open, hardworking, creative and able to quickly build rapport with young people and school staff.
You will have experience working with schools and colleges and understand the barriers some young people face to achieving good mental health and wellbeing. For the Lead and Senior Coordinator roles we are looking for someone with people and project management skills who are adept at building fruitful relationships.
This is an exciting time for Lancashire Mind as our children and young people’s services are growing, enabling us to reach and support more people. We want people who believe in our vision of a Lancashire where everyone can have the best mental health and wellbeing possible.
Lancashire Mind has a dedicated workplace wellbeing programme to ensure staff are supported with their own wellbeing which includes an Employee Assistance Programme, a half-day wellbeing day and wellbeing activities throughout the year.
We also offer a workplace pension scheme, paid emergency time off to care for dependents, regular supervision, and a commitment to supporting learning and development opportunities. We have also recently enhanced our annual leave offer with basic annual leave of 25 days, plus 3 days closure between xmas and new year, long service leave, the option to buy or sell annual leave and a half-day wellbeing day for all staff.
Above all, we are a friendly and supportive place to work; ‘Great staff team, positive and supportive culture’ (Lancashire Mind wellbeing survey, March 2024)
Please note: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Deadline for applications: 9am on 5 August 2024
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 14 August 2024
We're working towards a Lancashire where everyone can have the best mental health and wellbeing possible
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're seeking a skilled and dedicated individual to join our team as a Senior Practitioner for a Care Leaver service operating under the Ofsted Supported Accommodation Regulation. In this role, you will play a vital role in providing effective support to at risk young people with complex mental health, and support and coaching to staff.
Your mission: to support and empower young people to develop the lifelong tools they need to lead fulfilling lives outside of the confines of traditional services. You will provide leadership to the team around the support of their caseload and lead on multi-agency care meetings.
About the Role:
As the Senior Practitioner, you will be working within a strengths and recovery framework embedded within a trauma informed approach to ensure young people’s needs and aspirations are at the centre of the support planning process. You will be the lead person in relation to supporting complex and enduring needs. You will guide and signpost staff in supporting young people in developing independent living skills.
About you:
- You bring experience working with young people with complex mental health and a non-judgemental outlook which promotes a strengths-based approach and an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- Your toolkit includes practical skills in motivation and coaching young people and staff.
- Can demonstrate resilience and clarity when faced with challenging behaviour.
- Your approach is creative, analytical, trauma-informed and rooted in a strengths and recovery model.
- You can creatively inspire opportunities for our young people to thrive and to develop to their highest potential.
- 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:
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 young people in need. Apply now to become a pivotal part of our dynamic Management Team. Together, we'll transform lives and build a stronger community.
Important Info:
Closing Date: Sunday 10th August at midnight
Interview Date: Tuesday 20th August at SHP Head Office
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.