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Shape life-changing partnerships between veterans and assistance dogs. Lead dynamic fundraising initiatives that directly empower veterans battling mental health challenges.

Why VETERANS WITH DOGS?

We pioneer the UK’s first evidence-based assistance dog programme specifically for veterans with PTSD and other trauma related mental health conditions Every £25,000 raised trains a new assistance dog partnership – creating lifelong bonds that rebuild independence.

About the Role

As Community Fundraising and Events Manager, you'll have a unique opportunity to shape this pivotal role and drive our fundraising success. You'll lead our community and events fundraising efforts, establish lasting partnerships, and make a real difference to veterans' lives.

We're looking for a passionate, proactive, and innovative individual who thrives on making an impact. You'll bring creativity, strategic thinking, and a track record of successful fundraising to this role. Your expertise and ideas will be valued and listened to, and you'll have the full support of our CEO, staff team, and Board of Trustees.

If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and be part of a passionate team transforming lives, one wet nose at a time, we encourage you to apply. 

Key Responsibilities

Community and Events Fundraising

• Develop and deliver creative community fundraising initiatives
• Promote challenge events and ensure positive fundraising experiences
• Collaborate on the delivery of an annual flagship fundraising event
• Showcase fundraising successes through various communication channels

Corporate and Community Partnerships

• Identify and nurture long-term relationships with local businesses
• Establish collaborative initiatives with schools, universities, and community organisations

Volunteer Management

• Build and retain a network of volunteers and ambassadors
• Organise volunteer resources for event delivery

Strategic Planning and Reporting

• Develop and execute a robust annual fundraising plan
• Report on income and evaluate partnership outcomes

Compliance and Administration

• Ensure adherence to all policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Conduct due diligence on speakers, suppliers, and prospect partners

Person Specification

Essential Experience

• Experience of community and events fundraising
• Experience managing volunteers and fostering stakeholder relationships
• Planning and delivering innovative fundraising events
• Proficiency in digital fundraising and marketing

Desirable Experience

• Working with veterans, mental health organisations, or assistance dog charities
• Launching new community fundraising initiatives
• Existing network of business contacts in the local area

Skills

• Highly IT literate (including CRM systems, preferably Salesforce)
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong relationship-building abilities
• Self-motivated, organised, and results-driven
• Team player with a positive, ambitious, and proactive attitude

Knowledge

• Principles of effective fundraising from multiple income streams
• Effective marketing, communications, and engagement strategies
• Gold-standard cultivation and stewardship plans for relationship fundraising
• UK charity law and fundraising regulations

Other Requirements

• Commitment to our mission, values, and cause
• Enhanced DBS check and commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities
• Generous pension scheme
• 28 days' annual leave (pro-rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays
• Dog-friendly office environment and supportive team culture

Apply Now

Ready to take on a rewarding challenge? Apply today and be part of a passionate team transforming lives, one wet nose at a time!

First Interview Date: 3/4/25 and 4/4/25 (via Teams call)

Second Interview Date: 17/4/25 (in person in our office in Exeter)

If you are a motivated and creative individual with a passion for people and fundraising, we encourage you to apply.

VETERANS WITH DOGS celebrates UK Armed Forces veterans – lived experience of military service is valued but not essential. We particularly welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates and those with hidden disabilities.

We are currently seeking a Benefits Team Lead to join our team in Lincolnshire. The requirements of the role will include, supporting the Central Services Manager to develop an innovative and engaging benefits service for carers across Lincolnshire, create a culture of continuous learning, identifying gaps and developing new functions which contributes to contract delivery. Motivate and inspire a team, empowering them to thrive, through providing visible day to day leadership and management, and creating a positive environment, enabling the team to work together to achieve their goals. Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, identifying and developing new partnership opportunities to create better outcome for carers. Support advisors with complex benefits enquires, appeals and service delivery. Be an active member of the Carers First team, collaborating with colleagues and Managers, providing benefits support and guidance.

To be successful you will have a working knowledge of social care and health, particularly in relation to adults and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will have knowledge of DWP benefits, particularly in relation to carers, including fringe benefits. You will be able to lead and manage a remote team, with the ability to develop and empower individuals to be their best. You will also be able to evidence working in co-production and developing innovations to meet the needs of carers.

The location for the position is flexible but candidates must be willing to travel within Lincolnshire.

In return, you will benefit from working for a not-for-profit organisation that delivers a service which makes a real difference to people’s lives. We offer training and development to help you grow your career, good annual leave entitlement, flexible working options, access to our work-place pension, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package.

If you are interested in becoming part of our team and have the skills and experience, we are looking for and are passionate about making a real difference then please read the Job Description and Person Specification contained within our Candidate Pack.

Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.

We encourage and welcome applications regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age. 

If you would like to discuss this role confidentially, please contact us and we will be happy to organise for one of the Team to contact you.  Please note that if you have not been contacted within one week of submitting your online application, that your application has not been successful.

Carers First is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Positive      Collaborative      Ambitious

Are you self-motivated, flexible and adaptable, content to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team? Do you share our passion for serving those crossing our threshold and for those in need in our town? If you think this role could be calling you, please read on. 

We believe God’s vision for Coffee Bar is to be a place of wellbeing, belonging and community which strives for justice for the people we serve. We want to recruit someone who shares our vision for social justice, and who brings skills and experience to strengthen our team.

We have achieved a huge amount through our dedicated staff, trustee and volunteer team so why appoint a Capacity Building, Partnerships & Funding Coordinator? Our work and impact have been recognised by several funders, including The National Lottery Community Fund which recently awarded Coffee Bar a five year funding package. But there is more to do. We want to build capacity, enhance our collaborative working model and improve financial resilience so that Coffee Bar is sustainable and continues to respond to and meet the changing needs of our community. This new role will be core to developing what we do and how we work.

This is a new and multi-faceted role which will develop over time, although your key responsibilities will be:

•   Capacity building - developing skills, support and structures

•   Partnership development and management - sustaining and enhancing our partnership and collaborative working model with statutory agencies and fellow VCFSEs

•   Building financial resilience – including securing new funding

Because of the nature and the importance of this role, we are seeking candidates with experience in at least two of the three key areas (or deep experience in one of these areas).

We’d love to hear from people who are excited by this opportunity to increase Coffee Bar’s effectiveness, sustainability and resilience, equipping Coffee Bar for growth and supporting Holy Trinity’s mission of reflecting the love of Christ in the heart of Warrington.

The closing date for applications for this role is 24th February 2025 and more details about the role (including essential skills and experience) and the application process are available on our website. 

Safeguarding and safer recruitment

Holy Trinity is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and to safer recruitment. More details about the specific reference and screening check requirements for this role can be found within the Job Description and on our website.

The Admin, Governance & Business Manager will play an integral part in the day to day running of Thames Life. Working closely with the CEO, they will act as a source of administrative and governance support, covering all internal operations of the charity including confidential HR matters and compliance with relevant charity legislation.At Thames Life, we believe that long term sustainable change is only possible when it is defined and led by local people, who initiate their own agenda and build it from within the local community.  Our vision is of a ‘diverse and vibrant community where residents are driving change’ and our mission is to ‘create positive spaces and opportunities for resident empowerment and wellbeing’.  We have established a charity which is led by resident trustees and fulfils the role of a Community Development Trust to develop this work. Benefits include hybrid working with flexibility to work from home around 50% of the time and with occasional weekend and evening meetings required

Closing date: 28th February 2025 12:00 midday

Interviews to take place by arrangement

Financial Support Line

This project is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.  Please note that this post is only open to female applicants as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

The Financial Support Line provides one-off support and guidance to victims of domestic and economic abuse who are struggling to manage their money.  It provides a safe space for the victim-survivor to discuss their financial situation and allows them to prioritise issues and move forward with economic safety.

Economic abuse is a form of coercive and controlling behaviour. 95% of women who experience domestic abuse will experience economic abuse. It limits their choices and ability to access safety. This award-winning service is run by Money Advice Plus in partnership with Surviving Economic Abuse.

This is a rewarding role where you really can make a difference to women's lives.  You will help shape the way we operate the Financial Support Line, lead the team delivering the service, and provide line management support and direction.  You will also lead on training for our external stakeholders on use of the Economic Abuse Evidence Form and associated issues.

Alongside the Service Manager, and the Deputy Service Manager leading the Casework element of our work, you will play a key role in developing our services for this client group.

The role opens ASAP so please include your notice period and start date in your application. We may begin interviews before the closing date.

Summary

This role as Event Lead Programme Coordinator will help Young Citizens ensure that our portfolio of long-standing and newly developed educational programmes and events are of the highest quality for schools and young people across the UK. Note: We are hiring up to x 2 Coordinators for initial 18 month contracts with potential to go permanent. See the job pack below.

About Us

Young Citizens is an education charity on a mission to empower young people to actively engage in society. For over three decades, we’ve been giving young people the tools to understand society’s institutions and tackle its biggest issues. We are a national charity that makes a big impact with a small central team and networks of volunteers. We run nearly 100 in-person events each year for our schools and partners.

What you'll do

You will facilitate Citizenship Workshops and Mock Trials, working with young people and creating an engaging and supportive environment. These are learning programmes with school groups and corporate partners or competition events at courts and universities. This includes our longest-running programme, the Bar Mock Trial Competition, which involves 24 multi-school events over six consecutive weeks in November and the National Final in March at The Royal Courts of Justice with 400 young people. 

You'll be organised, efficient and a great communicator who is confident in managing from start to finish:

• Application processes and participation planning with schools and volunteers from our corporate companies and/or legal profession
• Event planning, delivery, and management in the lead-up and on the day
• Partner and volunteer training and management
• Audience outreach and evaluation
• Events budgeting and cost control

You will also provide broader support to the charity's engagement planning by streamlining other events throughout the year.The role will also engage with wider schools, venues, and volunteers to deliver inspiring learning experiences and programmes for children and young people as required. 

What experience is needed?

The ideal candidate enjoys the rigor of event management and facilitation and is eager to make a real impact on young people by building their civic skills through these learning events. 

We're looking for someone highly organised with proven experience in planning and logistics for various events, including online. The ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with a variety of people is essential.

You will have experience facilitating or running workshops for young people or early careers, or be happy to train in this. 

You'll thrive in a dynamic environment, managing multiple events while maintaining high standards in a small team. Being a team player who can roll with the punches and set out great processes to deliver their work will be key.

We are a friendly, collegiate environment with a passionate team dedicated to making a difference. It's a chance to help shape a well-established charity as we ramp up our 3-year strategy and create impact through strong processes. 

Benefits of working at Young Citizens 
In addition to joining a small friendly, dynamic and supportive staff team, Young Citizens offers:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays 
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced sickness and maternity policies
• An opportunity to make a real difference to help children and young people benefit from quality, inspiring citizenship education and develop vital skills!

Our office is based near Aldgate East Underground station. This is a hybrid role requiring office attendance a minimum of 2 days a week during non-delivery periods, and up to 3-4 days during event delivery months. Some Saturdays are required during peak season.

We are looking for someone with the passion, energy, drive, values and focus to lead The Enthum Foundation, a charity providing supported accommodation and life skills to unaccompanied young people aged 16-17 years.

We have recently transitioned from a founder led to founder inspired organisational model and are looking for our first strategic, collaborative CEO with a real appetite for our mission! 

We are looking for a CEO who is wise and resilient with excellent people, finance and communications skills.  The Enthum soul is a creative and imaginative one and we would love our new CEO to help up further nurture this spirit. 

As with all CEO roles, it is a multi-faceted and demanding role. You will be responsible for balancing the support needs and aspirations of the awesome young people we serve with running the business functions and services.  

It's a rewarding, hands-on role working with a talented team of 16 staff, united by our mission and eager to consolidate our successful work to-date and further increase our reach and impact.    

If this sounds like it could potentially be you.... Please get in touch!

We particularly welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of being a young person in care or from a refugee background.  This is a part time role (60% FTE) which can be spread flexibly across 3-5 days.

We look forward to hearing from you. The deadline for applications is Thursday 6th March at 12 noon.

Resurgo’s mission is to inspire and equip organisations to bring about ambitious and sustainable social change through our expertise in coaching, impact management and programme delivery. We’re a bold and innovative organisation with the ambition to transform society.

Are you a confident and experienced leader, with a heart for social justice and passionate about positively transforming society?

Then this could be the role for you. Join us as our next Centre Manager, and use your leadership and interpersonal skills to head up the team of three, delivering employment support in Bournemouth.

You’ll be working with the local church to manage the delivery of Resurgo's award-winning Spear Programme. Over the last 20 years, Spear has equipped more than 10,500 young people across the UK with the work-ready skills and mindset they need to succeed in employment, no matter the barriers they face. 

We believe each young person has huge potential. If you do too, and you have the skills and heart to see their lives transformed – join us.

The important stuff 

Location: Bournemouth

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm with some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations

Salary: from £29,255 dependent on experience

Closing date: Friday 28th February, 09.00am (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate).

Assessment Day: Wednesday 5th March

Application pack: Have a look at our application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo

Please feel free to let us know if you may require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process or if you have any enquiries regarding accessibility.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for:

Strategy, vision and impact [25%]

• Be at the forefront of leading Resurgo’s ‘big picture’ vision of a transformed society, empowering churches to transform young lives 
• Build and implement a strategy for developing relationships with local referral agencies to ensure effective recruitment of young people onto the Spear programme 
• Oversee the reporting of the Centre outcomes and ensure the Spear Programme is delivered in line with agreed targets 

Leadership, line management and training [25%]

• Lead your team with confidence; spurring them on in Resurgo’s mission; invest in a team culture of excellence, belonging and fun 
• Manage and develop the Lead Coach and Graduate Coach, using a coaching approach to invest in their growth and development. This includes weekly 1:1s, performance reviews and regular feedback
• Equip your team to drive change through a data informed approach, and keep them accountable to agreed targets for the Spear Programme

Relationship management [20%]

• Manage great relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including referrers, local businesses, donors, and your Board of Trustees 
• Embed into your local church; working closely with your Spear Trustees and congregation, and actively participating in their mission and events
• Partner with the Spear Trustees and assist in implementing their funding strategy by helping to build corporate and donor relationships. For example, by hosting prospective donors in the Training Room

Delivery of the Spear Programme [20%]

• Support group and 1-1 coaching with numerous 16-24-year-olds: equipping them with practical work-ready skills and resilient mindsets 
• Provide guidance to the Lead Coach in the training room when dealing with behavioural and safeguarding situations and upskill coaches with consistent coaching feedback
• Use a coaching approach to engage young people in challenging conversations that will enable them to take responsibility and over significant barriers to employment 

Operations [10%]

• Liaise with relevant staff regarding site operations and work to resolve any issues as soon as possible, ensuring the office and training room are safe and tidy working spaces in line with health and safety policies

This role will suit you if:

• You are an active Christian, passionate about your work being a lived expression of your faith 
• You want to help others reach their full potential, and enable young people to overcome significant barriers to employment 
• You have demonstrable experience in coaching, teaching or training and development, as well as being keen to develop these skills further
• You are an experienced and mature leader/line manager, or have great leadership potential, and are eager to bring out the best in your team
• You are confident building relationships with a variety of stakeholders, with effective written and verbal communication skills 
• You are steady under pressure, and able to juggle competing priorities 
• You are looking for a varied, hands-on role, where you won't be tied to a desk 
• You are IT literate 

You can expect:

• A genuine commitment to upskilling you through impressive training opportunities
• Training, guidance and funding to complete your professional coaching accreditation 
• Progression opportunities through professional development 1-1s 
• A fun, supportive culture where you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work
• A worshipping community, where you can pray and worship with your colleagues
• Summer and autumn staff conference days, plus a two-night Christmas retreat 

A couple of things to note:

• This role requires occasional evening work, for our termly Spear Celebrations (where we celebrate our trainees as they complete the initial six weeks of the programme)
• In the event of a job offer, a DBS check will be requested

There has never been a greater need for Independent Age’s work.  More than two million older people are in poverty, with millions more living with precarious finances.  At Independent Age, we believe that no older person should face financial hardship. Our information and advice, grant-making, partnership activity, policy work, and campaigning increases the financial well-being of older people, enabling them to have greater choice and independence in wider areas of life. 

As Director of Services and Grants, you will be responsible for ensuring that our multi-channel services and grants programme serve and improve the lives of older people, reach those who are most likely to be in poverty, and have the maximum impact.  You will help us grow our capacity, build our network of charity and commercial partnerships, develop our external training offer, and reach more people including those groups most likely to experience financial hardship. 

Having operated at a senior level, ideally as part of a Senior Leadership Team, you will be an inspiring leader with a demonstrable passion for our cause.  Experienced in successfully managing service transformation and development, including in a contact centre environment, you will also have an understanding of grants programmes, and of building strategic partnerships and national networks.  With an understanding of demonstrating and reporting on impact, experience of supporting fundraising for services and bidding for contracts, you will ideally also have knowledge of developing an external training offer.

Please review our candidate pack below for further information.  If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. 

This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9-day fortnight. 

What it’s like to work at Independent Age:

We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.

We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits. We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard (the successful candidate will need to be in the London office a minimum of two days a week and be able to travel, alongside some flexible working). If you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working. 

You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age on the Careers page on our website.

Application Process:

To apply, please visit our website to submit a curriculum vitae and a supporting statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the job description and person specification. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format.

To support our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion we use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement, and please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name.  Please do not omit dates of employment. 

Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. A Basic DBS Certificate will be required for this role.

Closing date for applications:  end of day (11:59pm) on Wednesday 5 March 2025.

First round interviews to be held virtually in week commencing 24 March 2025.

Second round interviews to be held in person on Tuesday 1 April 2025.

Want to use your coaching skills to make a real difference? If so, we would love to receive your application for our Social Enterprise Work Coach vacancy! This is an exciting, hands-on role where no two days will be alike. You might be developing a work experience pathway one day, then working alongside a Companion (formerly homeless adult who lives and volunteers at Emmaus) in a shop and leading by example the next. You’ll supervise work, coach Companions and volunteers to develop their working practices and monitor and report on progress outcomes. You will use your people-skills to work closely together with colleagues to best support the individuals you are working with. 

This new project will use a strengths based approach to support participants to develop meaningful work skills, to get more out of their work placements here at Emmaus and to build the professional skills and personal resilience needed to move on into paid employment.

Muslim Charities Forum (MCF) is the UK network for British Muslim charities working for social good in the UK and internationally. Through our network of almost 300 charitable organisations, we aim to collectively build a more accountable, transparent and efficient British Muslim charitable sector, to improve our ability—both as individual organisations and as a sector—to contribute to a more just and sustainable world.

Along with our member organisations, we work with a wider network of partners that includes non-member NGOs, regulatory bodies, civil society partners and the academia.

Sector and Capacity Development Manager

MCF has a small, diverse team, but our impact is far-reaching. The Sector and Capacity Development Manager will play an important role in supporting members and the wider British Muslim charity sector, reporting and working directly with the CEO. This is an exciting opportunity to join us on our long-term programme of sector improvement support and development, building the future for British Muslim-led charities to grow and flourish. 

As our Sector and Capacity Development Manager, you will be responsible for managing change management, organisational development and capacity building support to the voluntary, community and third sector in 4 core areas including governance, organisational development, volunteering and fundraising.

You will also be responsible for coordinating and over-seeing advice and guidance to groups around these topics, ensuring that they are informed of the regulatory and legal information necessary, encouraging full compliance with legislation through a designed health-check framework. You will be supported by the wider MCF team as well as trusted external partners and specialists. The aim of the role is to support the broader work of MCF in developing a strong Muslim-led charity sector, including delivery of workshops and policy development relevant to the speciality areas connected with this post.

If you have a passion for creating systemic change, organisational support, innovative solutions and a strong knowledge and experience of the challenges impacting UK Muslim-led charities and the communities that they serve, we would love to receive your application. 

Main Responsibilities

As part of our team, you will:

• Support organisations by facilitating guidance on best practice across the 4 core areas of governance, organisational development, volunteering and fundraising.

• Identifying and delivering training and resources in the 4 core areas outlined with support from the wider MCF team.

• Managing the development of practical support and advice for activities such as creating, modifying a constitution, restructuring a charity, social investment and capacity development.

• Identifying patterns and common issues arising from contact with organisations within the sector that indicate individual and organisational development and capacity needs and developing a suitable response to address the need.

• Focus on capacity building through the development and management of support in relation to identified needs.

• Record all support given on our CRM and through reporting structures.

• Work with specific member charities to complete a Charity Health Check form that covers all aspects of managing their charity, ranging from governance issues, safeguarding, volunteering and fundraising.

• Help identify those charities where direct support is required and work with them, alongside MCF senior leadership, to deliver effective change.

• Work with the wider team to establish a designed framework of support including the development of resources and briefs.

• Coordinate a network of pro-bono support from specialist practitioners, checking their credentials and maintaining relationships.

• Support the leadership team to ensure processes are in place to maintain and build the MCF’s reputation as an accessible, well-governed, transparent, and accountable infrastructure charity.

• Gather impact monitoring quantitative and qualitative data for reporting and monitoring purposes.

• Maintain confidentiality in all appropriate areas concerning MCF or other charitable organisations internal affairs.

• Contribute to the progress, success and impact of MCF as the network of British Muslim-led charities.

About you: The successful postholder will demonstrate the following:

ESSENTIAL:

• Understanding of key charity legislation, compliance and regulations in charity and community settings.

• Strong experience in the social action / charity sector, working with a range of organisations.

• Experience in programme development.

• Experience in organisational capacity building.

• Experience on over-seeing schemes of work.

• Experience in developing creative solutions, particularly in situations where new change may be met with resistance.

• Strong, demonstratable understanding of civil society issues impacting grassroots and faith-led or minority-led groups.

• Excellent interpersonal/relationship building and engagement skills with a range of audiences.

• Strong, demonstratable understanding/and or direct experience of governance and grassroots community support.

• Experience of liaising with a variety of senior level professionals and stakeholders, including within the public or voluntary sector.

• Experience of leading on projects and schemes of work with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

• Experience conducting impact monitoring, data gathering and research.

• The ability to innovate and adapt according to need and circumstance.

• Ability and understanding of professional confidentiality.

• Strong digital skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

DESIRABLE:

• Experience of directly working with charity board of trustees.

• An understanding of grant funding income and philanthropy.

Please note: This job description outlines the key accountabilities of, and output required from the post-holder. It is not a definitive list, and the role may change and evolve over time in line with the needs of the organisation. The post-holder will be required to undergo safeguarding training as part of the Muslim Charities Forum policy.

How to apply: If you are confident that you meet the above requirements, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the person specification by the closing date of 17th March 2025, 5.00pm.

Details: Due to the nature of the work involved in this post, this role is based in our office in London SE1 (closest Tube stations Lambeth North or Waterloo), 4 days per week. Remote working is available for 1 day of the week.

We are unable to sponsor applicants for visas. Applicants must be resident in the UK and have the Right To Work. Successful applicants will be subject to relevant reference and identification checks.

Due to the volume of applications, we may be unable to respond to all candidates. If your application is short-listed, we will get in touch. If you have not heard from our team within 8 weeks, please assume your application has not met the criteria on this occasion. No agencies please.

We are looking for a passionate and dynamic Chief Executive to lead the charity through the next exciting chapter and manage the implementation of programmes that enhance the capacity of voluntary and community organisations across Wiltshire and surrounding Counties.

Who we are:

Wessex Community Action is an independent charity, providing infrastructure support to the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector across the Wessex region. Based in Salisbury, we act as advocates for the voluntary sector by connecting, representing and advising voluntary and community organisations. Our aim is to empower organisations and volunteers to deliver positive impact to the communities they serve.

Key responsibilities:

· Strategic Leadership: In collaboration with the Board, the Chief Executive will define WCA’s strategic plan for the next 5 years. Establishing clear deliverable goals, monitoring and reporting on the charities’ impact.

· Change Management: Lead the charity through a period of change as we transition our services and refocus our core purpose and Mission.

· Brand Development: Review WCA’s brand positioning. Aligned to the income and product goals, establish a new brand strategy that clearly represents our position in the voluntary sector.

· Sustainability/Fundraising: Develop and execute a new Income Strategy. Establish a sustainable and diverse portfolio of income generating products that meet the charities expenditure profile and deliver financial sustainability.

· Product development and capacity building: Review & develop WCA’s product offering to improve impact, generate sustainable income and build capacity and capability across the sector.

· Foundation Building: Establish a strong foundation for future service growth. Develop WCA’s operational infrastructure. Modernise WCA’s policies and processes.

· Stakeholder Management: Work closely with a wide variety of key stakeholders across the sector. Identify areas of collaboration, positively influence policy, strengthen existing relationships and ensure WCA maintains its position as the voice of Wiltshire’s voluntary sector.

· Operational management: Direct responsibility of the charity’s core operational processes including financial management, HR, health and safety, compliance, governance infrastructure development and reporting.

· Team Leadership: Lead and develop a skilled and dedicated team who represent WCA

Key Skills:

· Strategy Development: Proven experience developing and executing strategies in the voluntary sector. Including: Brand and product development and successful fundraising expertise.

· Results-Oriented: Strong focus on outcomes, with a track record of delivering tangible results.

· Partnership Building: Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships, particularly with large and complex statutory organisations. Proven success in forming positive relationships with funders, partners, and stakeholders.

· Regulatory Knowledge: Practical understanding of the regulatory environment within which Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations operate.

· Effective Leadership: Ability to provide effective leadership and change management expertise in a challenging and sometimes competitive environment. Experience with cultural and team development.

· Strong Communication: Ability to confidently represent WCA and engage effectively, both verbally and in writing, across all organisational levels.

· Knowledgeable about Funding Sources: Understanding of various funding sources available to VCSEs.

· Organisational Planning: Effectively coordinating tasks, resources, and timelines to achieve desired outcomes.

· Commitment to Inclusion: Demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion for all.

We are looking for an individual who thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. You are a strong communicator with a commitment to delivering focused results and sustaining inclusion. If this sounds like you, WCA would love you to apply for the role, where we can get to know your skills and experience further.

Wessex Community Action are committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment procedures including safeguarding questions & scenarios within an interview, requesting appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service checks (where relevant), robust reference processes and a relevant probation period

Please note that candidates must be living in Wiltshire and able to be in the office a minimum of three days a week.

Are you passionate about making a real, long-lasting impact on gender equality and diversity within the global finance sector? Do you want to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a more inclusive and equitable financial landscape? GH5050 is looking for a driven and visionary Sector Specialist and Research Lead to lead our groundbreaking work in the Gender & Finance space.

About GH5050:

GH5050 is an evidence-driven initiative that exists to advance action and accountability for gender justice. Since our formation in 2017, we’ve been at the forefront of advancing gender equality, starting with the health sector and expanding into new sectors globally. Our mission is clear: to improve health, well-being, and social justice through the promotion of human rights, particularly in relation to gender equality.

Your Role:

As the Sector Specialist and Research Lead (Finance Sector), you will be instrumental in leading our ambitious new project focused on driving systemic change in the global finance sector. You’ll oversee the first Gender & Finance report (title TBA), working with an incredible team of researchers and partners to produce rigorous data, policy recommendations, and high-impact communications. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to something groundbreaking and help reshape the future of the global finance sector for the better.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Design and Management: Lead the full process of developing the GH5050 Gender & Finance report, policy briefs, case studies, and other outputs aligned with GH5050’s strategic goals. Oversee production processes, research coordination, and consultant management while ensuring high-quality and timely delivery. Work closely with the Finance Manager on budgeting and financial reporting and prepare reports for Trustees and funders.
• Research and Data Analysis: Oversee and conduct research on gender equality in finance, managing large-scale data collection, validation, and analysis. Ensure rigorous quality assurance processes and compliance with research ethics and data protection standards, including GDPR.
• Stakeholder and Partnership Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with partner organisations, research consultants, advisory groups, and other stakeholders. Act as the main point of contact for organisations featured in the reports, managing communications, data validation processes, and external engagement.
• Consultant Recruitment and Team Leadership: Recruit, onboard, and manage a dynamic team of external research consultants, providing training, capacity strengthening, and quality control of their outputs. Ensure effective internal communication, project planning, and risk management.
• Report Production and Dissemination: Develop compelling, evidence-based reports in collaboration with professional writers, data visualisation experts, and designers. Work with the communications team to create and implement impactful dissemination strategies, including policy briefs, presentations, public events, and media engagement.
• Representation and Advocacy: Serve as a key representative of Global Finance 50/50, engaging in external advocacy, public speaking, and thought leadership to advance gender justice in the finance sector

Why GH5050?

At GH5050, we are committed to empowering individuals and organisations to tackle gender inequality where it matters most. By joining us, you’ll be part of a global movement that is using evidence-based research to drive real, tangible change. This is a unique chance to work at the intersection of global finance, gender equality, and social justice, and make an indelible mark on an industry that is ripe for transformation.

The Ideal Candidate:

You’re someone who thrives on making a difference. You’re experienced in research project management, have a strong understanding of gender equality in the workplace, and are passionate about driving social change in the global finance sector. You have a PhD or equivalent experience, a knack for building partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to social justice. You’re a natural leader, adept at guiding teams to success, and you bring a data-driven approach to every challenge you face.

Why This Role Will Inspire You:

• Real-World Impact: Lead a critical area of work that will directly influence how global finance responds to gender equality challenges, shaping the sector for years to come.
• Innovation: Work with a team of experts in a fast-evolving space, using cutting-edge research and data to make a difference.
• Growth & Development: At GH5050, we invest in your personal and professional growth, providing ample opportunities for development, learning, and training.

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays and birthday day off
• Flexible working available: minimum 2 days per week in the Cambridge office depending on business need
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Professional development and training

Apply Now:

If you’re excited by the opportunity to help shape a more inclusive and equitable global finance sector, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join a passionate, dynamic team making a tangible impact. Please see the full job description for further details.

Closing Date: 7th March 2025
Location: Hybrid & flexible working with at least 2 days per week in the Cambridge office depending on business need

This position will provide you with the chance to lead a pioneering project that will influence both global policy and organisational practices across the finance sector. Together, we can drive the change we want to see in the world.

We are seeking an inspiring and strategic Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to drive forward our new initiative: Moving on from Homelessness in North Wiltshire. If you are a passionate leader with a vision for creating real change, this is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact in the community.

About Us

Our mission is to support individuals who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness in North Wiltshire. We believe that everyone has the potential to rebuild their lives when provided with a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental environment.

We offer immediate, practical support, including hot meals, showers, laundry facilities, and internet access, while also working with key partners—such as Wiltshire Council’s Rough Sleeper Outreach Team, Turning Point, and local health services—to provide long-term pathways out of homelessness.

About the Role

As CEO, you will lead our organisation with vision and compassion, ensuring we continue to provide vital services while driving forward our strategic growth. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will:

✅ Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring the effective delivery of services

✅ Develop and implement our strategic plan, shaping the future of homelessness support in North Wiltshire

✅ Secure financial sustainability, through fundraising, partnerships, and sound financial management

✅ Strengthen relationships with stakeholders, partners, funders, and service users

✅ Inspire and lead a dedicated team, including six staff members and a large network of volunteers

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a leader who is:

✔ Passionate about tackling homelessness and social exclusion

✔ Experienced in leading teams, managing budgets, and driving strategic change

✔ A strong communicator and relationship builder, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels

✔ Resilient, proactive, and adaptable, with a hands-on approach to leadership

Key Details

�� Location: The Citadel, Bath Road, Chippenham SN15 2AB, with travel to other locations as needed

⏳ Hours: 37 per week

�� Salary: £50-55k

�� Annual Leave: 36 days, including bank holidays

�� Closing Date: 5pm24th February 2025 

�� Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

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We are open to applications from candidates seeking flexible or hybrid working arrangements and are happy to discuss options that support a healthy work-life balance.

Together, we can move forward from homelessness—one step at a time.