Safeguarding Manager Jobs

Role to cover North East - Cumbria & Northumberland 

Can you inspire and be inspired? Can you motivate others to deliver great customer service? Are you looking for a chance to shine? We have fantastic opportunities for progression and development and the Freedom to nurture ideas and flair within a Framework of support to develop you whilst you develop and lead a team of up to 25 stores to success.

At Barnardo's we believe in children the funds we raise in store support the most vulnerable children and Young People in the UK and now's your chance to play your part in this vital work. As well as maximising sales and profit in your area, you will take full ownership of the day to day management of your stores, you'll maximise their income and lead and inspire your team of managers.

You will have a sound retail management experience, which will ideally be from a multi-site environment; you will have shown in your experience an ability to achieve budget, revenue, cost and profit targets as well as KPI's. You will be an outstanding leader who can bring team building and organisational strengths to your team alongside ensuring that the very highest standards of presentation and customer services are upheld throughout your area – your aim will be to make your store's the best in town, for customers to visit and for your colleagues to work in.

In return you will work for one of the UK's largest charity retailers with benefits, including full training and development package, promotion prospects, pension and benefits.

Generating the money we need to make children's lives better is a truly fulfilling role so if you'd like to use your talent to make a positive difference then we would love to hear from you!

The full Job description and Person profile is available below. Please read this before applying to ensure that the job matches your skills and experience.

*As part of Barnardo's ongoing commitment to safeguarding, our retail recruitment process requires that successful candidates are asked to consent to a Basic criminal records check.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

Fixed term contract for 12 months and then possibly permanent.

Part time - 15 hours per week to cover shop manager's day off of 7.5 hours and then 7.5 hours over Monday to Saturday agreed in advance. In addition to cover leave days as and when required.

£23,436.25 FTE - £9,501.18 pro rata (A pay review is pending)

We offer many enhanced benefits including:

-28 days holiday a year, plus Bank Holidays

-Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%

-Free confidential counselling service: available to all staff and volunteers

-Opportunity for all managers to join our Bespoke Management Development Programme - Compass

Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.

Location: The Children's Society Shop, Station Road, Forest Hall, Tyne & Wear.

We are looking for an Assistant Shop Manager to work alongside the Shop Manager in our Forest Hall Shop. Are you self motivated with strong interpersonal skills? Can you assist the shop manager in driving sales and profit and be able to work closely with staff and volunteers to ensure we deliver the best level of customer service?

Have you got the ability to lead in the absence of the shop manager? Have you got a "can do" attitude?

You will make a real difference to young people in England by helping to raise vital funds needed to support our frontline work.

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Friday 27th September 2024. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy on Friday 13th September.

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

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Data Governance Manager

Contract: Permanent, Full time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £48,314- £50,729 with excellent benefits

Location: London, UK
Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.

About WaterAid:
Want to use your skills in data governance to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.

Join WaterAid as a Data Governance Manager to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.

About the Team:
The Data Governance Manager plays a key role within the newly formed Data and Analytics Team. This position works closely with the Data Protection Manager, Head of Global Cyber Security and data teams to implement and maintain a comprehensive data governance framework that supports WaterAid's data strategy.

About the Role:
The Data Governance Manager is a new role designed to complement our existing data management structure and will involve collaborating with a variety of stakeholders to align data governance initiatives with business objectives.

In this role, you will lead data governance activities, develop procedures and standards, and ensure adherence to data governance best practices.

You'll also:

• Work with the Data Protection Manager to promote a culture of data stewardship and accountability.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of data catalogues, metadata management and data lineage documentation.
• Establish and monitor data quality metrics.
• Implement data quality management processes to resolve data quality issues and ensure continuous improvement in data management practices.
• Develop and deliver training programmes on data governance best practices.

About You:

• Proven experience in a data governance or related role with demonstrated ability to develop and implement data governance frameworks.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills with ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse complex data issues and develop effective solutions.

Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:

• Proficiency in SQL (structured query language) and Business Intelligence tools to analyse and present data.
• Experience of managing data in a cloud environment.

Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on 22nd September 2024. Availability for interview is required for the week commencing 30th September 2024.

How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document in either Word Document or PDF format.

Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. All our vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.

Our Benefits:

• 36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
• Season Ticket Loan
• Free annual eye tests
• Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
• Sabbaticals
• Volunteer Day

Our Commitment

Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose - where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.
 

Prospectus is pleased to be supporting a UK Leading youth homelessness charity. They provide homeless young people with accommodation, health support and life skills, with the aim to get them back into education, training, and employment. At an exciting time, they are now looking for a Participation Manager to join their team, on a FTC basis, initially for 12 months.

As the new Participation Manager, you will report into the Director of Policy and Participation, and you will work to set up and establish a new cross organisation youth participation function.  You will work closely with the young people and colleagues to review current participation and use this to develop and implement a strategy for effective youth participation across the organisation, whilst implementing  guidelines for best practice. You will lead the delivery of participation training to staff and trustees, manage a range of internal and external relationships, negotiate and work collaboratively with peers and other colleagues and represent the organisation in various internal and external forums.

To be considered for this position, you will have significant experience of working directly with young people and have an understanding of participation theories and experience of using these to train young people, staff and trustees.  You will also be able to work collaboratively across team and organisational boundaries, negotiating and building relationships with schools, local statutory services and the voluntary sector and be able to establish and deliver a new programme of work within a set timescale and on budget. Candidates with experience of  leading and delivering effective youth participation and engagement programmes and working with young people, providing pastoral support and safeguarding and are highly encouraged to apply.

Please note, this is a full-time role, Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week. The role is offered on a hybrid basis, you will be required on site at their London office 2 days per week, with the option to WFH to remaining 3 days. Occasional travel may also be required to their services in Manchester, Yorkshire and the Northeast of England (this will be expensed)

To apply, please submit your CV only in the first instance. Following your application, you may be contacted by Prospectus for an informal discussion and may be asked to provide further information, including a cover letter to assist with the recruitment process. The closing date for this role is Friday 13th September and interviews will take place w/c 23rd September.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus is committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invests in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Permanent Contract

37 hours per week to include some Weekends/Bank Holidays

£23,436.25 per annum

Location: Burnham On Sea

We offer many enhanced benefits including:

-Stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%

-Free confidential counselling service: available to all staff and volunteers

-Opportunity for all managers to join our Bespoke Management Development Programme - Compass

Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

This role sits within our Retail Division.

We are currently looking for an previously experienced Assistant Manager to join our dynamic, ambitious team in our shop in Burnham On Sea.

You'll be expected to assist the Shop Manager is all aspects of the retail business including driving sales, managing stock and donations, developing a team of volunteers and assisting the shop manager in growing the business within the local community.

A key part of this role will be your ability to work alongside the shop manager creating a harmonious and successful working relationship and you must have excellent communication skills.

The required skills and competencies for this role are:-

-Previous Assistant Shop Manager experience, ideally 1 year or more within the retail or hospitality sector. Experience within the Charity retail sector is preferred. A desire to progress and develop own skills is desired and excellent timekeeping will be required.

-Have a proven track record of good attendance and communication skills.

-The ability to work for long periods on your feet, the role also requires physical activity of lifting and sorting for long periods of time so a good level of fitness is essential.

It would also be an advantage if you have any of the following skills and competencies:-

-E-commerce confidence to explore online sales opportunities within the charity sector.

-Confidence in IT skills, competence in using programmes such as Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel and confident in using Epos till software.

-Previous Voluntary or Charity retail experience.

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

This vacancy closes at midnight on Tuesday 17th September 2024.

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

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This year we launched a ten-year vision to transform Alexandra Park and Palace into a sustainable home for inspirational culture, entertainment and heritage, creative and educational opportunities and green space. The Supporter Engagement Manager will focus on increasing donations from individuals, essential to deliver the vision.

You'll be joining a new team with the opportunity to shape your role and make a real impact on both the future of Ally Pally and the North London communities we service. This is a unique fundraising role, aiming to engage supporters with work across heritage, culture, community and environmental programming. Your work will help us:

• Restore the Victorian Palace and improve the Park
• Deliver creative learning and wellbeing programmes
• Make our events programme more accesible to people on lower incomes or with disabilities
• Take forward our ambitious programme to reach Net Zero

We look to recruit a candidate excited to take responsibility for their own area of work as part of a small team. We will consider applicants with previous experience in fundraising / development or transferable skills and knowledge from customer facting roles in other sectors.

Key duties

1. Manage and develop relationships with a portfolio of individual supporters
2. Implement engaging supporter stewardship systems
3. Plan and deliver a year-round programme of supporter events
4. Plan and deliver individual giving campaigns
5. Manage the delivery of online and print communications and marketing materials that build a case for support with new and prospective individual donors
6. Process and acknowledge Gift Aid claims on CRM system
7. Represent Ally Pally at fundraising sector events and training

Essential

• Experience managing events for supporters, clients or customers
• Experience managing supporter relationships or customer accounts
• Experience delivering fundraising advice or communications
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Adaptable and resilient
• Ability to make independent decisions and decide when to ask for support

This is not and exhaustive list, please see the JOB PACK for further details

To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 sides detailing how you meet the person specification.

Closing date is Monday 16 September with interviews expected to take place on Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 September

The National Youth and Children’s Brass Bands of Great Britain are the UK’s leading brass bands for children and teenagers.

We provide gifted young brass players and percussionists with opportunities for advanced music performance, musicianship development, leadership enhancement, and musical horizons expansion.

Our number one priority is the safety and well-being of these young musicians and we are recruiting house staff and lead house staff to look after them at our residential courses and concerts. 

The young musicians in our Children's Band are aged between 8 and 13 and in our Youth Band  between 14 and 19.

The NYBBGB is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to Enhanced Adult & Child Level DBS check.

We are looking for an experienced leader to run our Crosslight Branch, staff and volunteers in West Kent (with locations in across Tonbridge, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells), and to provide debt advice, case management, and money education to Crosslight’s service users. 

Our ideal candidate has prior debt advice experience combined with experience of leading and supervising staff and volunteers. We understand that these are unique skills and therefore if you have leadership experience gained in other social welfare settings, there may be an opportunity to train as a debt advisor if you can demonstrate that you possess the skills, maturity and determination to become proficient in this element. 

• 3-5 days per week (flexible working options considered)

• Hybrid working: it is expected that a minimum of 3 days per week will be spent working at locations where we have offices or where we provide services to our clients

• Based in Tonbridge with travel to West Kent sites, and occasional travel to London 

Position Type: Full Time (37.5 hours per week), permanent contract; flexible working will be considered

Reports to: Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships

Location: Remote (UK) or hybrid based in our HQ in Truro, Cornwall. Regular travel to London and occasional travel within the UK will be required.

Role Purpose

Sitting within our high-performing Philanthropy & Partnerships team, this role is responsible for growing and diversifying ShelterBox’s partnerships with the private sector.

You will work with the Corporate Partnerships Officer to manage our growing portfolio of existing partners, ensuring each feels valued, engaged and inspired to continue supporting ShelterBox’s lifesaving work. You will also inherit a strong pipeline, and lead on unlocking new long-term, multi-faceted and strategic partnerships. 

This role has line management responsibilities for the Corporate Partnerships Officer and reports directly to the Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships. The wider team is made up of a Philanthropy Manager, a Trusts & Foundations Manager, a Stewardship and Research Officer, and a Philanthropy & Partnerships Assistant.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a creative, proactive and driven individual who will play a key role building strong relationships with decision-makers within businesses to help us deliver emergency shelter to the most vulnerable people hit by conflict, disaster and climate crisis.

You must be confident in presenting a compelling case for support, both in writing and verbally, and be able to build relationships easily, both externally and internally. Ideally you will have experience within a Corporate Partnerships or high-value fundraising team, although this is not an essential requirement. 

This position is for someone looking for a dynamic and varied role, working with a huge range of stakeholders to identify and unlock opportunities to connect the private sector with opportunities to achieve impact. It is a perfect opportunity for a forward-thinking, articulate, and personable relationship fundraiser who wants to play a pivotal part in supporting vulnerable communities around the world to rebuild after disaster.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

Relationship management

· Personally manage relationships with ShelterBox’s most valuable partnerships: building and developing strong personal relationships, maximising their support and negotiating renewals.

· Work with and support the Corporate Partnerships Officer to effectively manage and steward their portfolio of accounts.

· Seek opportunities to uplift and add value to partnerships by having a thorough understanding of ShelterBox’s work, networks and funding needs.

· Create and deliver stewardship and communication plans to ensure our corporate partners’ key stakeholders and staff feel part of ShelterBox; providing them with inspiring stories, unique staff engagement opportunities, and strong impact reporting.

· Deliver first-class grant management when securing restricted income (including tracking pipeline, contracting, reporting requirements etc.)

New business

· Proactively network, attend relevant industry events and conferences, and work with the Philanthropy Advisory Board and other connectors to expand ShelterBox’s connections within target sectors.

· Work closely with the Stewardship and Research Officer to identify potential new high impact partners, and develop strategies and tactics to engage.

· Develop bespoke cultivation plans for prospect partners currently in the pipeline, utilising varied and creative approaches to engage new audiences.

·support the Stewardship and Research Officer and Philanthropy & Partnerships Assistant with due diligence screening, ensuring our corporate partners closely align with our Ethical Partnership Policy.

· Develop detailed proposals, strong pitches and packages for support, by working collaboratively with teams across the organisation, particularly ShelterBox’s International Programme Department and Brand & Content teams.

· Deliver memorable and engaging presentations and pitches to a wide variety of audiences to inspire support for ShelterBox’s mission.

Strategy, engagement and data

· Working with the Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships, to refine and implement the Corporate Partnerships Strategy.

· Work towards an agreed income target and support the management of the Corporate Partnerships budget.

· Work with ShelterBox’s Learning and Development team to shape and deliver our training and staff engagement offering for corporate partners.

· Prepare for and manage emergency fundraising appeals to corporate audiences in response to major disasters.

· Develop and coordinate events to deepen corporate partners’ engagement, and contribute to the delivery of wider Philanthropy & Partnerships events.

· Maximise the benefits of the CRM to create and implement cultivation and stewardship journeys for corporate partners, keeping records updated and following Data Protection rules.

· Keep up to date on developments and trends in international development, with particular focus on the disaster response and emergency shelter sectors.

Team

-  Line management of the Corporate Partnerships Officer, ensuring personal growth plans, objectives and success indicators are in place.

· Build excellent relationships with colleagues across ShelterBox in the UK and internationally.

· Act as a subject matter expert (SME) to provide knowledge and expertise in private sector partnerships with the wider ShelterBox team (UK and global affiliates)

· Be active in the fundraising sector, know and follow the latest fundraising legislation and codes of practice, seek out peer learning and peer mentoring opportunities, network and contribute.

· Undertake other reasonable duties as may be required.

Birmingham Hospice is looking for a Relief Assistant Shop Manager (RASM) to join its Retail Team to provide assistance and area cover in our Cotteridge and Surrounding area shops.

As a RASM you will be assisting the shop manager to run the shop and covering their days off and holidays.

Are you a highly motivated and organised individual looking for a new challenge?  Do you want to work for a local charity and help make a difference by raising income to help fund care for our patients and families?

No retail experience is required as we can train you; we just require the drive and determination to do a good job.

 

As RASM you will:

· Own the daily operations in the absence of the Shop Manager

· Achieve income targets by maximising sales & donations

· Provide the highest level of customer service to donors and customers

· Lead by example and support to be able to accept, sort, price, steam & display goods for sale to maximise income within agreed guidelines

· To effectively lead the shop volunteers, respectfully supporting their usual tasks and commitments to meet the shops KPI requirements

· Understand & lead by example to develop a positive team spirit & actively promote the work of the Hospice

· Use of social media to promote the shop

Freedom from Torture is the Winner of the Overall Award for Excellence and the top prize for Campaigns and Advocacy at the 2023 Charity Awards.

We have an exciting opportunity for the role of Fundraising & Marketing Manager, a crucial role in the success of our entire individual giving programme making sure Freedom from Torture supporters have the most positive supporter experience possible.

Would you like to join our award-winning organisation?

About the role

An exciting brand new role in a busy supporter experience team you are responsible for delivering income growth, leading on fundraising campaign delivery including acquisition and retention activities.

Managing a team of two (an officer and an assistant) you will be overseeing the team day to day as, together, you develop creative campaigns working alongside the rest of the fundraising and communications team. At Freedom from Torture, working with people with lived experience is crucial. Your team will be at the forefront of telling survivor's stories to our supporters and working closely with the survivor directorate.

Working with live public campaigns you will be directing the team to closely follow schedules and sign off plans, as well as managing external agencies. Our bank of retention and acquisition work currently includes print appeals, digital campaigns, inserts, press ads, social media and telemarketing acquisition, online lottery, raffle and more! You will be driving new ideas, innovation and strategies with an organisation that likes to say yes!

As you direct the marketing team, it is essential you'll be able to use your fundraising knowledge to edit copy and feedback on campaigns based on your experience of how to uplift response. This knowledge will be developed in your ongoing regular work monitoring the teams results and performance, putting these learnings into action with the creative, data and planning decisions that you make. Linking creative decisions with data and analysis is key and we welcome the new ideas that brings. Of course, it is also essential for the Fundraising and Marketing Manager to be knowledgeable with up to date compliance and data regulations.

It is essential you have great communication and people skills with experience of managing a busy workload and a busy team working to deadlines.

We have a great, supportive team with lots of opportunities to travel to London for team meetings and planning work.

About you

In return, we offer a competitive package, with a generous 30-day annual leave entitlement, and 6% employer pension contribution (minimum 1% employee contribution).

Freedom from Torture is committed to showing the salary for all advertised roles and not negotiating salaries for roles, in light of evidence that this contributes to structural inequality.

Our policy is that all appointments will be at the start of the salary range but successful candidates will have the opportunity to move up the scale over time. The progression up the salary range is reviewed on an annual basis and subject to affordability. For this role, the salary range is £39,529 - £45,853 per annum

To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please visit our website.

Please note a CV and a cover letter addressing the job description and person specification of the role are mandatory to be considered for the position.

Freedom from Torture is dedicated to healing and protecting people who have survived torture. We provide therapies to improve physical and mental health, we medically document torture, and we provide legal and welfare help. We expose torture globally, we fight to hold torturing states to account and we campaign for fairer treatment of torture survivors in the UK.

We campaign for national and global change, using evidence from our services and survivor voices to protect and promote survivors' rights and hold torturing states to account. We are proud to play a significant role in the global anti-torture movement. Survivors, active and empowered, are at the centre of all of our work.

Freedom from Torture is committed to its responsibilities under safeguarding, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory standard/enhanced DBS/PVG disclosure, as well as a need for full employment history and up to date employment references.

Freedom from Torture is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of torture or asylum, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

No agencies please.

Job Title: Known internally as Senior Area Relationship Manager

Location: Home-based, covering the North of England and Scotland. There is a requirement to be able to travel across the area and the UK to attend meetings, events and training

Hours: 35 hrs per week

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £45,611 (FTE) per year

What we do: We help young people through cancer.

How we work: We are Determined, United, Spirited and Kind

What we are looking for:

• A strong people manager with proven ability to inspire and develop individuals to achieve their best work, meet agreed financial targets and deliver excellent supporter experience.
• Someone with a deep understanding of Community Fundraising and/or Regional Corporate Fundraising.
• A strategic thinking with experience of implementing plans and mitigating risks to achieve the best results
• A collaborative and solution focused individual with experience of working across teams to lead projects and achieve shared goals.

What we offer: 

• Leave: 25 days of annual leave, which increases with service, in addition to bank holidays and a 3- or 4-day closure over the Christmas period. We also have finish early Fridays in August and quarterly rest days to step away from day-to-day work and refocus.
• Paid Carer and Compassionate Leave: paid time off to care for family members or dependants.
• Paid Parental Leave: enhanced pay for parental leave such as maternity leave, paternity leave or adoption leave.
• Paid Volunteering Leave: support your community by taking paid leave for volunteering activities.
• Health Cashback Plan: access a health cashback plan to cover medical expenses.
• Life assurance and Income Protection: financial support if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Discount scheme: access exclusive savings at various high street retailers and gyms.
• Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.

How to apply:

You’ll need to register on our portal, complete a short application and answer four questions about your skills and experience in relation to the role.

Key dates: 

Applications by midnight of 1st October 2024.  1st interviews to be held online on 10th or 11th October 2024. 2nd Interviews to be held in person on 22nd or 24th October 2024 in Manchester Area.

Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility:

At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind.

We have the same goal for people working with us. Teenage Cancer Trust is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people.  In line with our equity, diversity and inclusion commitments, we would love to see applications from LGBTQ+ people, people of colour/those from ethnically diverse communities, disabled people and people with caring responsibilities.

Should you require any assistance or adjustments to support your application or interview process, such as accommodating neurodiversity where additional time for tasks, meeting the panellists beforehand or a different interview format (online/offline/in person) or if you require the job description or job advert in an alternative format. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the HR Team. 

Privacy and Safeguarding:

At Teenage Cancer Trust we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the young people who we support. Our safeguarding responsibilities extend to the children and adults who work to support the charity, who we also have a duty of care to protect. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service). 

For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please contact the HR Team. 

Want to make a difference to Local Lives?

We are an independent local charity based in Bosham, Chichester offering a wide range of services to support our patients, and their loved ones, who are living with a life limiting or terminal illness.

The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of local people and we support over 330 patients at any one time between our In-Patient Unit and Community teams.

All our vital services are provided free of charge, thanks to the generous support of fundraisers and donors. As Community, Events, and Corporate Manager, you will know that the work you do has a real impact.

“The fundraising team are all about having FUN! We work both individually and together on projects and are always on hand to help each other. The Hospice is a very special place and you can feel that as soon as you enter the building. Absolutely everyone loves being part of the Hospice family and there is just such a lovely atmosphere all the time.”

Victoria Chomka, Community and Corporate Fundraiser

Being a Community, Events and Corporate Manager at St Wilfrid's

St Wilfrid’s Hospice is looking for a motivated Community, Events and Corporate Manager, to join us on a fixed term contract covering maternity leave. This role will be responsible for the development, oversight and growth of the Hospice’s Events and Community Strategy.

The role leads on promoting and developing all events, community activity, and corporate partnership by leading an enthusiastic, friendly and ambitious team of fundraisers.

Qualifications and Experience

• Fundraising experience at a senior level (Essential)
• Specialist knowledge of Community, Event and Corporate Fundraising activities, including strategic planning and reporting (Essential)
• Experience of developing funding propositions, campaigns and securing significant funds (Essential)
• Experience of leading and developing the skills of a team (Essential)
• Full driving licence with access to a car with business insurance cover (Desirable)
• Right to work in the UK (Essential)

For a full Job Description, please visit our website or view the attached Job Description.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at St Wilfrid's

We value diversity and are committed to being a place where people feel their differences are recognised and welcomed, and their needs are heard and respected. Creating an inclusive workplace is a core part of our aim to ensure St Wilfrid’s is a great place to work and a compassionate and caring place to be.

We want to hire talented people and to make sure our processes don’t exclude or disadvantage people with disabilities or different needs. Please let us know what would help you apply for our role – we’re happy to be flexible with our process to make sure you can shine. 

We guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role.

What we offer you

All Hospice employees are offered the following benefits:

• Annual Leave - Our generous holiday entitlement starts at 27 days per year plus bank holidays and increases with service
• Healthcare – Access to a contributory health plan for you and family members. This covers a range of benefits including eyecare and physiotherapy
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Access to free and confidential Virtual GP Advice, Counselling and Legal Support
• Continuation of existing NHS Pension Scheme Membership – And recognition of reckonable service for certain benefits
• Generous Pension – With 7.5% employer contribution for staff not in the NHS pension scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme - Should the worst happen while you work with us, your loved ones will receive a lump sum payment equal to twice your salary (or the NHS Life Assurance Scheme if applicable)
• Free on site parking - At our beautiful, purpose built Hospice in Bosham
• Subsidised food - Our catering staff provide a range of high quality meals at low prices for all staff members on site at the Hospice
• Staff discount - In all our community charity shops and eligibility for the Blue Light Card discount scheme

Interview Information

Please ensure all screening questions are answered otherwise your application may not be considered.

This will be a two stage interview process with first interviews scheduled to take place in person at St Wilfrid's Hospice, Bosham on the 30th September and 1st October 2024. Second stage interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 7th October 2024.

We are looking for a self-motivated and passionate individual to help build our pipeline of trusts and foundations and making the most of our existing supporters and newly identified prospects.

Development Manager (Trusts and Foundations)
Salary £35,000
Hybrid - London/Home

About us

MQ is the first major charity funding mental health research. By connecting scientists with supporters, together we strive to understand mental health, improve treatments and prevent mental illness.

We champion and fund world-class research to transform the lives of everyone affected by mental illness.  By connecting scientists with supporters, together we strive to understand mental health, improve treatments and prevent mental illness. Having recently launched a new 5-year strategy, MQ is at a critical point in its development.

About the role

We are happy to consider people who want to work full-time (35 hours), or four days per week (28 hours).

Here's a summary of your key responsibilities:

• To seek out, qualify and secure new foundations to build a sustainable high value new donor and sponsorship pipeline
• Manage pool of foundations, focusing on maximising their support and finding new opportunities to grow their involvement
• Capitalise on the expertise and networks of MQ’s senior volunteers, including working closely with MQ trustees and other Development Team colleagues to maximise existing opportunities for introductions, including the Lord Mayor’s Appeal
• To lead the development of new fundraising proposals for priority fundraising projects, including potential research partnership opportunities where MQ collaborates on a joint bid with another institution
• To carry out targeted and systematic research to establish new high value prospects utilising existing networks, the MQ database, search engines and referrals

About you

This role is for you, if you have fundraising experience with grants and foundations as well as corporate fundraising and/or new business acquisition experience. This means you will have experience in stewarding and securing new gifts from foundations as well as researching new opportunities to apply for funds.

You will also be skilled in understanding and translating complex information and turning it in to compelling written proposals, for grants, corporate partnerships and major donors.

You will be driven to ensure that projects are delivered to the highest possible standards and be a sophisticated communicator with the confidence to build relationships with and inspire colleagues and donors.

We do require someone who is proactive, hardworking and results-orientated.

Experience of Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge/NXT is desirable but not essential.

What we’re offering you

In return, we offer a great working experience within a friendly team. Hybrid working (in the London office Mondays and Tuesdays, with the remaining days from home). We are located near Barbican Tube.

Plus, we offer lots of generous benefits and training opportunities.

We're a Sunday Times Top Company to work for.

Closing date: 29/09/2024

Please note, we typically start interviewing within two weeks of the job advert going live. We reserve the right to close the job before the deadline based on the volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Please note: We typically start interviewing within two weeks of the job advert going live. We reserve the right to close the job before the deadline based on the volume of applications.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our careers portal where you can complete your application for this position.

We believe in equality and inclusion and we welcome job applications from everyone, provided you meet the criteria for the job.

Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Benefits

Flexible working: As a mental health charity, staff wellbeing is of paramount importance. We operate a core hours policy (10-4) to encourage flexible working and staff are mainly home based with the requirement to come into the office two days per week. A standard full-time working week is 35 hours, plus an hour for lunch breaks.

Holidays: Annual holiday entitlement of 28 days plus bank holidays.

Wellbeing Allowance: MQ provides an allowance of up to £1200 per annum for each employee to spend on activities that increase their wellbeing. This is paid through payroll and is taxable.

Cycle to work scheme: An interest-free loan is available to enable employees to purchase a bike and accessories, repaid via equal deductions from the employee’s salary over 12 months.

Employee Assistance Programme: All employees and their families have access to a 24-hour confidential advice and support line.

Counselling: Employees have access to a number of free face-to-face sessions, via the EAP scheme.

Pension: MQ makes contributions of 5% and employees make contributions of 3%.

Season Ticket Loan: An interest free season ticket loan is available, repaid via equal deductions from the employee’s salary over 12 months.

Personal Development: We value employee development and review individual training needs through our performance management system. The Head of HR also runs internal development sessions for all staff through our training programme, MQ Academy.

No agencies please.