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Are you someone who wants to use your knowledge and skills in the advice field to play a lead role in growing and developing a small service into a leading quality advice provider?
This role would suit someone without management experience, who is already working in an advice role and seeks career development, or equally someone with experience of managing advice services.
You will have in-depth and up-to-date knowledge and recent experience of providing casework in welfare benefits, and a willingness to seek further training in basic housing and community care. We will consider applicants who can add to their base welfare benefits knowledge with intensive training within a short period.
You will carry your own caseload while also providing line management, mentoring and support to one trainee advisor. We would expect the Advice Manager’s caseload to reduce over time as we develop and grow the number of advisors on the team.
A key aspect of this role will be working with the CEO to get the organisation ready for the Advice Quality Standard and on the recruitment, training and support of volunteer advisors.
We would expect the post holder to be proactive in developing the service, preparing information to support funding bids and to be able to think creatively on how we can meet the needs of Camden’s diverse disability community through advice and information.
You will be committed to learning more about the Social Model of Disability and will share our vision for a radically inclusive world where people with differences are never Disabled by the society in which they live.
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Your Future Says Surrey
At the University of Surrey, we’ve raised £60 million in less than three years through our “The Future Says Surrey” campaign - but we’re not stopping there. We want to continue funding groundbreaking research in vital areas including the future of medicine, climate change and artificial intelligence. We’re dedicated to giving our students fairer opportunities and empowering those from underrepresented backgrounds. Are you looking for a new opportunity to make a difference and develop your career? Are you ready to join us and make a global impact? Your Future Says Surrey.
The Roles
If you share our passion for the transformative power of higher education, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re looking for experienced fundraising and proposal writing professionals at all levels including Officer (salary range: £36,024-£44,263), Manager (salary range: £45,585-£54,395) and Associate Director (salary range: £56,021-£66,857) level, specialising in major gifts, principal gifts, legacies and as well as proposal writing. Permanent, fixed-term, full-time and part-time roles are available.
If you’re looking for a role with a strong sense of purpose and looking to work in a collaborative way with a dynamic, and professional team, we encourage you to apply.
What’s in it for you?
One of the most rewarding aspects of working in the Advancement Team at the University of Surrey is knowing you are contributing to positive change every day. A role with us means you could give talented young people the chance to study at Surrey regardless of their financial background, and fund research that aims to solve society’s most urgent issues.
At Surrey we value individuals and offer a competitive rewards package based on your experience. We’re committed to developing your skills and helping you progress in your career at Surrey. Our beautiful leafy campus is an inspiring place to work, and our hybrid work policy gives you the flexibility to balance your work with your lifestyle or family commitments.
Find out more
To be considered for the roles, please submit a formal application via the University of Surrey Website. Interviews will take place on Friday 25th October 2024.
Responsible for: This role is responsible for developing opportunities for community volunteering, creating sandwich placement, internship and work experience opportunities at Crystal Palace Park.
Line Managed By: Senior Community Programmes Manager
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays, increases by a day each year completed, up to 30 days. Employer Pension Contribution 5%. Employee Assistance Programme. Flexible working by agreement within the role requirements
About the role
The Senior Volunteer officer will work to involve the local community in enhancing and taking care of the park and will support all areas of the Trust’s work, including visitor experience, gardening and supporting the delivery of the Trust’s growing public programme of seasonal, community-focused activities and events. You will work as part of the project team that includes a new Senior Community Engagement Officer. The postholder will also create opportunities for paid sandwich placements, internships and work placements.
The role is offered on a two year fixed term contract with Crystal Palace Park Trust. Any extension after 31 December 2026 is subject to funding.
This role is funded by the Lottery Fund as part of the partnership project between Crystal Palace Park Trust and London Borough of Bromley.
How to apply
For more information on how to apply, please download the application pack here. Please submit the required documents to jobs @ crystalpalaceparktrust .org with the subject: ‘Role: Senior Volunteer Officer’.
Applications must be received by Monday 28 October 2024
First-round interviews will be held on 13 and 14 November 2024. All applicants must submit an Equal Opportunities Form
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Living in Oundle, Thrapston and the surrounding villages of North East Northamptonshire is very special. Volunteer Action is a local charity supporting local residents who may be elderly, unwell, disadvantaged or have disabilities. By providing services to these valuable members of the community, our aim is to maintain independence and improve the quality of their lives.
We are hiring an Operations Manager at Volunteer Action - 30 hours per week - £30k FTE.
If you are Interested in this role, some general criteria are:
General Operations Management experience (desired)
Strong communication skills
An understanding of budgetary management to support the development of the charity.
Confidence in using software packages such as the Microsoft suite.
Ability to use social media for promotion and marketing
A positive 'can do' attitude.
Job Title: Operations Manager
Accountable to: Chief Executive and Charity Manager (CE)
Job Purpose
This is a hands-on role, the purpose of which is to work with the staff to ensure that the Volunteer Action (VA) services are fully operational and delivering customer service excellence.
To co-ordinate and develop the volunteering programme to meet the demands of the services provided by VA to meet the Charity’s aims.
To support the development and management of all external communications, marketing and fundraising activities.
To work closely with the CE and deputise as and when required.
Key Responsibilities
Operations
a) Day to day supervision of office volunteers, including rota production
b) Ensure the databases are used accurately, kept up to date and maintained within GDPR guidelines
c) Ensure that day to day activities are executed professionally and economically
d) Ensure all administrative functions are completed effectively and in a timely fashion
e) Ensure all mandatory documentation is completed and accurate records are maintained
f) Identify and introduce continuous improvements to working procedures
g) Identify, develop and deliver training for staff and office volunteers as required
h) Ensure the office is manned optimally to meet the changing demands of the service including providing cover for holidays etc as required
i) Work with the team to ensure a co-ordinated message and optimise growth of all the Charity’s services, stepping in to assist where necessary
Volunteers
a) Actively source new volunteers, ensuring volunteering opportunities are available in line with VA’s aims and objectives
b) Ensure all information and application packs are up to date and accessible
c) Support the recruitment and training of all volunteers, actively maintain good relationships, monitor performance, obtain feedback and ensure appropriate recognition
d) Ensure compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service regulations, GDPR, Equality and Diversity policies
Information, Communication and Marketing
a) Support the production of content and assist in the distribution of the monthly communication to volunteers and the annual VA Newsletter arranging mail-outs to clients as required
b) Encourage use of our other services when communicating with members
c) Provide presentations as required to other organisations about volunteering programme
d) Attend or arrange events to promote the volunteering programme in the local communities (These meetings may be out of office hours)
e) Manage external communications, including website and social media
Deputising for the Chief Executive and Charity Manager
a) Work with, and send information to, other organisations who work with our client group on an ongoing planned basis, ensuring that the referral pathways are open and accessible
b) Represent VA at relevant meetings, including developing partnership working with organisations that have a common purpose or work with the client group
c) Support the CE in the preparation of evaluation documents and impact reports
d) Monitor and identify gaps in service and seek ways to bridge the gaps
e) Understand the funding mechanisms and support the CE in bids and fundraising events
f) Undertake any other tasks and duties that may reasonably be required in relation to the service
Volunteering to improve the lives of local people in need.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Citizens Advice Milton Keynes is a local charity that helps people to resolve their legal, money and personal problems. The organisation has been providing free, confidential, and impartial advice since 1972 and helps approximately 10,000 local people every year.
Since the pandemic, many of the local and national services that our clients need have been, or are being, moved online. This can disadvantage people who do not have the necessary knowledge, skills, or technology to access and use online services.
Working within our training, skills, and employability division – Works for Us, our Digital Skills Officer (DSO) will help people to access and use online services and support them to develop the skills and confidence they need to use digital technology effectively and safely. They’ll also need to be confident and able to provide coaching and training support to small groups of service users on a sessional basis.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed, and confident person to join our small, team of staff. The successful candidate will provide support and coaching to local people, on a one-to-one basis, course support and delivery, including those living in the community who could be considered vulnerable adults, that are digitally excluded and/or unemployed.
Applicants need to:
- Be competent and confident in using IT, and specifically using IT applications and resources on websites.
- Have clear and accurate communication skills, both spoken and written.
- Be able to listen, understand and use information.
- Be able to work in a team, be organised and manage time effectively.
- Be open to utilising emerging technologies and understanding its impact on recruitment.
- Be confident in working towards performance targets.
- Be able to recognise the limits and boundaries of the role.
A background in advice giving, coaching, or tutoring is desirable but not essential. Full training and induction will be provided.
The successful Applicant/s will be asked to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Interviews:TBC
About the position
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to increase the effectiveness and impact of a non-profit working to improve the lives of millions of the most vulnerable people around the world.
This position is based in London but supports the Freedom Fund globally (approximately 85 staff across ten countries). Reporting to the Business Operations Manager, the IT Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Freedom Fund's IT environment - providing technical support on existing and new infrastructure and software; troubleshooting issues and providing internal IT support for system users. The post holder will also advise on updates to the Freedom Fund’s IT and cyber security policies and processes and lead on the project to consolidate IT programs under Microsoft 365.
The successful candidate will act as a point of contact between the organisation and external service providers (e.g. Microsoft, Zoom, etc) for day-to-day operational activities.
Responsibilities
Internal IT support
• Serve as the in-house IT support for the global organisation (approximately 85 staff members over 10 countries), providing ongoing IT support and troubleshooting for all staff.
• Set up and onboard new starters, training new staff on all core organisational IT systems and policies.
• Support the administration of key IT systems such as Business Central (our accounting software) and Salesforce (our customer relationship management and grant management system).
• Work with all departments to ensure they are sufficiently and appropriately equipped with IT resources and that there is consistent maintenance and management.
• Manage all physical IT assets and infrastructure and ensure the Asset Register is kept updated.
• Support the Business Operations Manager in delivering new technologies and services and in identifying working processes or policy improvements.
IT Infrastructure and Cyber Security
• Administer an ongoing IT project - moving away from a range of programs including Gmail, Dropbox, Zoom and Slack towards a consolidation of programs under Microsoft 365, adopting M365 Outlook, SharePoint, Teams and Engage.
• Design and run training for Freedom Fund staff on how to use all Microsoft 365 programs, secure communications and cyber security
• Liaise with external IT service providers
• Support the Business Operations Manager in ensuring that the organisation is adequately protected from cyber security threats, including maintaining anti-virus software
• Support the Business Operations Manager in ensuring the organisation has the correct data security measures and storage mechanism in place to protect internal and external personal data, in accordance with local legislation – including data protection legislation.
• Assist the organisation in the safe storage and monitoring of data, including required retention and eventual disposal of personal data
• Provide plain language advice to management on IT risks and mitigation strategies
Policy and compliance
• Assist the Business Operations Manager in periodic IT audits
• Ensure IT systems, policies and procedures are both legally compliant and adhered to by staff
• Ensure IT assets and data are appropriately protected in any agreements with third parties
• Assist the organisation in the implementation of its data protection policy, abiding by the UK Data Protection Law
Qualifications and experience
Essential
• Entitled to work in the UK without work permit sponsorship from the Freedom Fund
• Proven track record of implementing new IT processes and policies in an organisation
• Experience of providing guidance and support on IT and cyber security matters across an organisation
• Experience of both Mac and PC support
• Comfortable providing support on Google Workspace, Microsoft Office 365 (OneDrive, SharePoint, Outlook, Teams) Slack, Dropbox and Zoom
• Up-to-date knowledge of data protection regulations and best practice
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills in English, ability to use ‘plain English’ in explaining complex concepts and to present information in succinct ways
• Prior knowledge of UK Data Protection/GDPR laws and their implementation from an IT perspective a plus.
Personal attributes
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong project management skills
• Strategic thinker with ability to bring structure in the development of new concepts
• Problem solving, logical troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Flexible, “can-do” attitude
• Ability to work independently, displaying strong initiative in solving day-to-day problems with limited direction
Compensation
• £43,341to £44,481per annum
• 10% non-contributory pension scheme.
• 25 days holiday pro rata, plus public holidays.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the role:
The Kids Network are recruiting for a Systems & Operations Officer to help us provide effective operational support to our staff teams to ensure the charity runs smoothly and efficiently.
If you are driven by social purpose, want to work with a dynamic and growing charity and someone who wants to learn about the inner workings of a charity and get exposure to the most intimate details of the organisation, this role is perfect fit for you.
The role involves working closely with the Managing Director and a high level of support & training will be provided to the successful candidate, therefore if you are keen to learn and excited about all things related to process then this is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in Operations.
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Do you enjoy improving and maintaining systems?
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Do you have an interest in data and data led work?
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Do you find ticking things off your to do list highly enjoyable?
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Do you like working in a fast-paced environment?
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Would you describe yourself as a creative thinker and problem solver?
If you have answered yes to the above, then we would love to hear from you!
Benefits:
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Flexible working arrangements (mostly working from home, with approximately two days a week working from the office)
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Option for 2 Me days
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25 days annual leave entitlement with one day accrued each year of service capped at 5 years
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Option to swap bank holidays for other religious holidays
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Team Socials
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Birthdays off
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Personal development budget
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Working in a value led organisation, where we see and share the impact we have on children every day!
Key Responsibilities:
People HR Processes
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Undertake all admin related to recruitment, onboarding and offboarding staff members
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Coordinate internal team meetings and team training
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Help support team Inductions through delivering sessions on the platforms we use, and by creating training videos or guides as and when needed
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Inject fun into the team through organising team socials, birthday gifts, and work anniversaries
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Deliver annual training to the team on GDPR and H&S
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Ensure the charity’s policies are maintained and filed correctly
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Monitor and track staff training throughout the year, ensuring all staff are participating in learning and development opportunities
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Support the Managing Director with developing and implementing the charity’s employee cycle
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Create ‘how to’ training videos for staff and mentors to help develop inclusive ways of sharing guidance
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Support Volunteer Recruitment by interviewing potential volunteer mentors
System Management
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Be the first point of contact for incoming calls and emails for our two main email accounts, directing people in the right direction in a welcoming and professional manner
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Support our impact collection process, ensuring a high level of data hygiene for collection
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Maintain the charities slack workplace to support communication between the team
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Maintain the TKN Website to ensure all content is updated and correct as and when required
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Execute strong data quality and input data meticulously into our CRM, Salesforce
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Support the Managing Director In the development of a salesforce TKN operations manual for all staff to use as well as support the Managing director with salesforce developments
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Support the information management of the organisation ensuring correct access restrictions and efficient document filing
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Maintain our HR platform, CharlieHR, ensuring all information on the system is up to date and correct
Finance support
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Assist with the smooth running of day-to-day accounts including, collating and filing Invoices, end of month coding and liaising with our external accounts as and when needed
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Follow the charity’s financial procedures document when carrying out any finance tasks
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Process volunteer expenses each month with diligence and accuracy in line with the charity’s expense and safeguarding policies
Other
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Keep a stock take of IT equipment for the organisation and support set up for new staff members
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Manage our Internal ticketing system, supporting the team with IT needs by liaising with our external IT provider
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Coordinate board meetings and sub committees
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Minute board meetings and subcommittees
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Lead on recruitment admin of new Trustees
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Supporting the work of the Managing Director as and when required
About you
As a member of our small but mighty Operations team you will play a crucial role of maintaining quality, efficiency and control across the org.
The successful candidate will have experience working in an operational capacity in a similar environment, enjoys improving and maintaining systems and processes, has the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure and takes a solution-focused approach to operational challenges.
Essential skills and experience:
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Ability to be solution focused and self-motivating, to work on your own initiative and be accountable for your own work
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1 year experience in an office environment
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Able to juggle multiple projects and wear many hats!
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High organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively
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Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to communicate with a range of audiences
Desirable experience:
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Excellent written, spoken and IT communication skills (especially with MS Office and CRM systems)
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Experience in using Mailchimp, salesforce and WordPress
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1 year experience of operations or HR or 2 years administration experience
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Great attention to detail and highly conscientious
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Non-judgemental, self-motivated, pro-active, compassionate and solution focused
Safeguarding commitment
The Kids Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to go through our safer recruitment processes, including an enhanced DBS check.
Equity commitment
The Kids Network values diversity and inclusion and we have worked to create an application process that is as accessible as possible, however we still recognise that there is maybe more we can do especially for applicants who are minoritised in society, have specific accessibility needs and/or experience discrimination.
If this is the case we are both happy and open to discussing better ways to support your candidacy and make this application process as equitable as possible for you.
We are a diverse organisation and welcome everyone but it is important to note that the intersections of your identity will not increase or affect the amount of labour you are asked to do. If you wish to draw on your own lived experiences that will be both encouraged and supported but it is not nor ever will be a prerequisite of this role.
You can find out more about our commitment to anti-oppression on our website.
First round interviews are due to take place on Friday 25th October and second round interviews will take place the following week, however if we recieve a high volume of applications before the end date, we may interview earlier, therefore early applications are encouraged.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: 37.5 hours
Salary: £24,675 - £30,000
Location: Stokenchurch (just off Junction 5, M40) Hybrid Working ( subject to business needs remotely up to 3 days per week)
Thames Valley Air Ambulance is one of the UK’s leading air ambulance charities. We’re here for people in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire when they need us most. Bringing hospital-level care by land and air.
We exist to give everybody in our community the best chance of surviving and recovering from an emergency. Our mission is to do everything in our power to protect, save and revive lives, with the best critical care at the scene and beyond.
We love what we do. Our charity is a place where people care for each other, provide support, and encourage everyone to be their best and we pride ourselves on being one of the UK’s leading air ambulance charities. As an innovative charity, we are continually developing and pushing the boundaries of patient care to deliver a unique emergency service, where and when it is most needed. We are driven to do the right thing for our patients, their families, our supporters, and community. All our staff live our values: passion, excellence, respect, and care.
The role
In this role you will support the Corporate Partnerships Manager and Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships to develop and deliver fundraising initiatives that will support existing corporate partners and securing new gifts. Your responsibilities will include the day-to-day account management of existing corporate partners, new business development and the co-ordination of our payroll giving program. This will include research, prospect development, donor cultivation & stewardship, verbal & written presentations and all associated administration. Additionally, you will contribute to projects within the philanthropy & partnerships team such as events and webinars; and the wider fundraising team to collaborate on prospect development, funding opportunities and volunteering.
About you
You will be an excellent communicator, both orally and written, who is confident in speaking with supporters. You will manage your own pipeline of donors, so will need to take initiative, prioritise and organise your own work, with limited supervision to achieve deadlines for multiple tasks. Agile decision making and problem-solving skills are essential.
You may have fundraising experience, but this is not essential if you have sales experience.
You will have:
- Excellent customer service skills with a background in fundraising or sales.
- Experience in new business development including identifying, researching and contacting cold prospects.
- Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills with an ability to present ideas creatively and persuasively.
- Strong administrative, planning and prioritisation skills with keen attention to detail.
- Competency with all standard Microsoft office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience of using a supporter database or CRM
If this role sounds like it is for you, we would love you to apply!
This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week, part time working will be considered for minimum of 24 hours per week. Some anti-social working hours will be required.
We offer a competitive salary and great staff benefits such as:
- 25 Days holiday
- Hybrid Working with the option to work up to 3 days remotely
- Holiday Trading
- A day off for your birthday (pro rata for part time)
- Free Flu Vaccination
- Option to purchase a Blue Light Card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Company Pension Scheme
Successful appointment to this post will be subject to a DBS check
Closing Date: 10 November 2024
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.
You may have experience in the following roles: Corporate Partnership Officer, Corporate Fundraiser, Corporate Partnerships Executive, Fundraising Officer, Business Development Executive, Sales Executive, Donor Relations Officer, Relationship Manager, Philanthropy Officer, Account Manager, Fundraising Manager, Development Coordinator, etc.
REF-217 344
BACKGROUND
The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.
IRC UK
IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise IRC’s international profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in England, a programme that is rapidly growing.
In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm.
The Purpose of the Role
The Executive Director, IRC UK is responsible for delivering all of IRC’s targets in the UK, particularly with respect to fundraising, advocacy and communications but also UK finance, operations, and people and culture. The Executive Director leads the UK Senior Management Team.
An important objective for the Executive Director IRC UK will be maintaining the UK as a net contributing office within the IRC and to broaden, deepen and make more sustainable the IRC’s access to funding in the UK. This must be through a compelling and relevant external engagement strategy that harnesses the best of our programming globally.
Reporting to the Senior Vice President, IRC Europe and the UK Board of Trustees, the role provides organisational and staff leadership and accountability to IRC UK in a shared management structure. The Executive Director, IRC UK works closely with members of the IRC Senior Leadership Team for Europe to form and implement the departmental organisational agenda.
Given this matrix management structure, it will be critical to the continued success of IRC UK that the Executive Director, IRC UK build a highly effective team by influencing and collaborating with senior leaders across Europe and the global organisation.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Leadership Motivate and build a highly effective and collaborative UK senior team to deliver performance against targets in private and statutory fundraising, advocacy and communications.
• Support the board in delivering its objective to ensure governance and oversight in line with UK statutory obligations e.g. charities Commission and Companies house requirements
• Ensure that the UK Board is aware of and engaging effectively with IRC UK strategic priorities, and lead all ongoing Board engagement,
• Embed a high-performing, “can do” culture across IRC UK which brings together contributions from all functions.
• Provide effective and collaborative matrix management along with colleagues in regional functions in Europe (i.e. communications, policy and advocacy, HR, Finance and Operations) and IRC’s global award management and technical units.
• Leadership of an office of around 250 staff, including staff in UK focused positions and also UK based international staff
• Communicate corporate values both internally and externally and lead by example in organisational ethics and morals.
• Champion Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for IRC-UK
Stakeholder Engagement and Public Representation
• Develop a stakeholder engagement plan across our various internal and external stakeholder groups.
• Act as an effective ambassador with external stakeholders including government, institutional donors , corporate and private funders in the UK, in close collaboration with the SVP Europe.
• Effectively represent IRC as a member Trustee and engage with the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC)
• Effectively represent IRC and engage IRC Patron
• Act as a compelling spokesperson to share IRC’s positions in British media and publicly advocate for IRC policy priorities
• Effectively engage with all media and opinion-forming organisations to protect and enhance the reputation and visibility of IRC UK.
• Develop a strong relationship with UK charities and regulators to proactively improve the standing of the organisation, and ensure its compliance on all reporting requirements.
Planning, Delivery and Performance
• Take overall accountability for achieving agreed performance measures in all areas of the IRC UK’s activities e.g. Resettlement Asylum and Integration (RAI) programme, particularly fundraising, communications and advocacy in the UK.
• Define and monitor the effectiveness of IRC UK’s operating model to ensure quality, service and cost-effective management of resources.
• Define and track key performance indicators with the UK Senior Management Team to ensure and report on delivery of objectives.
• Contribute to the IRC 2020-25 strategic planning process by coordinating the input from the UK as required by the SVP Europe and the Global Strategy Unit.
• Review management and financial reporting and statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives, and revise plans in accordance with current conditions.
Governance
• Represent IRC UK at the Europe Senior Management Team meetings.
• Lead the IRC UK Senior Management Team.
• A member of the Global Senior Leaders’ Group led by the IRC President.
• Report to the IRC UK Board of Trustees and prepare three annual Board meetings.
• Create sustainable and effective internal structures between global functional departments and the UK office.
• Ensure IRC UK operates effectively within all relevant statutory, regulatory and quality frameworks and to the highest ethical and governance standards.
• Ensure effective financial and operational controls are in place for the organisation including systems to ensure fundraising operates on a highly ethical basis.
• Oversee an appropriate risk management culture and process.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Experience:
• Significant experience in leading, managing and executing across complex not-for-profit organisations including leading Senior Management Teams.
• Track record of advocacy and influencing senior stakeholders across government, business and other not-for-profit organisations.Track record of being a spokesperson and public advocate on humanitarian or related topics
Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:
• Strong fundraising skills and track record of driving fundraising results.
• Ability to build strong relationships across a complex, matrixed stakeholder map evidenced by moving stakeholder groups to action. Proven track-record in building consensus.
• Flexibility and the ability to thrive in a global matrixed environment.
• Excellent diplomatic and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of, and networks in, the UK not-for-profit and policy environments.
• A deep, observable and passionate commitment to IRC’s mission.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable:
• Experience in an executive leadership position in an international organisation.
• Experience in the overseas aid sector.
Job Title: Partnerships and Project Support Officer
Location: London/Hybrid
Salary: £33,715.76 per annum
Weekly Hours: 35
Reference: YMC1050320
Overview
This role bridges the Strategic Partnerships team in Fundraising and the Federation Strategy group, supporting YMCA England & Wales in securing and delivering impactful projects for young people and communities. You'll work on national programmes, helping build project infrastructure, monitor progress, and support local YMCAs.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Coordination: Support the setup and delivery of new initiatives, ensuring effective infrastructure and resource management.
- Monitoring & Reporting: Develop systems to track and report on project outcomes, providing key data for funders and internal use.
- Communication & Relationship Management: Maintain strong communication with internal and external partners, facilitating smooth project execution.
- Support to Local YMCAs: Manage contracts and agreements with local YMCAs, providing administrative support as needed.
- Federation Strategy Support: Assist in strategy coordination, including tasks like organizing meetings and preparing reports.
Requirements
- Proven experience in project coordination
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to manage data, reporting, and relationships effectively
Why this Opportunity is Exciting!
- This is an exciting opportunity to contribute meaningfully and bring a positive impact to young people and communities through the YMCA network. For example: There’s a wonderful new project which will allow YMCA to support more people during the cost-of-living crisis and you’ll help by liaising with local YMCAs, collating impact data which provides oversight to the project’s success.
- You’ll be crucial in supporting the overarching YMCA strategy by co-ordinating actions from working group meetings.
- You’ll be central to the strategic planning process, helping YMCA to tackle the issue of youth homelessness.
- You’ll work across the federation and the wider fundraising team giving the opportunity to collaborate with so many wonderful colleagues across multiple disciplines.
- The sheer variety of the role affords an incredible opportunity to learn and the scope for career development is vast!
What Next?
Please apply! We would love to read your cv and one page cover letter which should outline why you would be a great appointment for YMCA England&Wales.
Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates. 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, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.
An exciting opportunity to join our friendly team at Groundwork South and help carry out a wide range of green spaces projects across the Colne Valley Regional Park and in surrounding areas.
Project Officer - Conservation & Green Skills
Ref: POCGS0924
Location: Colne Valley Park Visitor Centre, Denham, UB9 5PG
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Circa. £25,000
Summary of role: This is a varied role which will see the successful applicant working outside on practical grounds maintenance and conservation tasks in some of the most beautiful parts of the Colne Valley.
You will be joining the Green Team who carry out a range of projects across the Colne Valley Regional Park. These include nature reserve management, grounds maintenance, corporate volunteering events, volunteering events for the public, hard landscaping tasks, and conducting Green Skills Courses to educate long-term unemployed individuals. Your role will assist in the delivery of this work.
We are a creative, committed and enthusiastic organisation with a great track record of project development, fundraising and delivery, so there are always opportunities to grow and develop your role within our friendly team. We will offer work-based learning and training.
In return we offer you:
- A competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum plus public holidays
- Health Cash Plan and 24-hour online access to a GP
- PERKS scheme – such as discounted gym membership and shopping discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme - including mental health helpline and face to face counselling.
- Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and pension contributions
- Family friendly policies to support work/life balance with time off in lieu for out of hours activities
- Business travel expenses
Groundwork South
Groundwork South works with communities across the south of England to transform their lives and the places where they live. We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people’s prospects, and promote greener living and working.
We are passionate about creating a future where every neighborhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. This vision drives the work that we do. Each year we deliver over 100 innovative projects, tackling the biggest issues facing our communities and creating real and lasting, positive change.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 20th October at midnight
Interview date: Thursday 24th & Friday 25th October
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Groundwork South is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you’ve applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll interview you. If you need any support or adjustments with your application or attendance at interview please let us know.
No agencies please.
Community Support Officer - Scotland (and Northern Ireland)
Location: Scotland / Remote
Salary: £25,000 to £27,000 (depending on experience)
Role Status: Full Time - 35 hours per week (Part Time - 28 hours per week considered)
Closing Date: 4 Nov 2024
About the job
We are looking for a Community Support Officer to successfully continue this work in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Please note that there will be a requirement to travel between Scotland and Northern Ireland up to three times a year.
This post will be home-based in Scotland with frequent travel within the region including Northern Ireland, occasional travel around UK for attendance at events, plus travel approximately three times a year to Head Office Stroud, Gloucestershire.
As a centre of expertise for after-care and support, we have established successful community support for those impacted by meningitis. By providing tailored regional support and information we help those affected by meningitis to feel more informed, less isolated, and more empowered to manage the impact of the disease.
What we’re looking for
- To manage an active case load, predominantly supporting those living in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
- To offer a listening ear, emotional support and practical information to those you support.
- To respond to new enquiries and referrals within an agreed timeframe.
- To provide equitable support using a variety of face-to-face, telephone, email, video calls and social media channels.
- To identify the support needs of those affected by meningitis.
- To signpost and refer individuals to services offered by third party partners and organisations where appropriate, and to support access to these third-party services.
- To lead on and organise virtual and face-to-face support events according to the wider operational plan and charity objectives.
- To support those affected by meningitis to access the charity’s support services such as the Rebuilding Futures Fund, Peer Support Groups, Support Events, and Believe and Achieve Programme.
- To moderate membership and content of Meningitis Now’s online peer support forums, creating a supportive and inclusive environment for members and providing occasional out of hours cover.
- To work with the Believe and Achieve Programme Co-ordinator to offer joint support to family members when needed.
- To actively reach out to those who may not be aware of the charity’s support services and explain the opportunities available.
- To build relationships with education, health and social care professionals and regional partner organisations, to encourage awareness of and referrals into our support services.
- To deliver relevant meningitis and support information to education, health and social care professionals, family, friends, workplaces and colleagues to help support people to manage the impact of meningitis.
- To attend professional meetings where appropriate to help support people e.g. education support meetings, meetings with employers.
- To provide accurate and up-to-date information about meningitis, recovery and after-effects.
What we're looking for
Essential experience
- Experience of working in a support/social care/healthcare/community outreach position.
- Experience of working across different agencies such as health, social work and education.
- Experience of working with children, adults or families in need of support and empowering and motivating them.
- Experience of working on cross-departmental projects.
- Experience of organising events face-to-face and/or online.
- Experience maintaining accurate case file records.
- Experience supporting individuals and families affected by illness, death or disability - Essential skills.
- Great listening skills and ability to empathise.
- Diplomacy skills and ability to work in confidence.
- Excellent service delivery and relationship management.
- Ability to communicate (verbally and written) both sensitively and effectively with a diverse range of individuals/organisations.
- Ability to self-motivate and work on own initiative.
- Excellent organisation skills including planning and prioritisation and an ability to work to multiple deadlines.
- Excellent IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office packages and social media platforms.
- Knowledge of relevant codes of practice/child protection/vulnerable adult protection procedures.
Desirable Selection Criteria
- Experience of working within the charity/voluntary sector.
- Knowledge of the services available to the charity’s supporters in the designated region.
- Experience of presentation and public speaking skills.
- Experience of using a CRM database, e.g. Salesforce.
- Awareness of the issues facing individuals affected by meningitis.
- Experience of moderating online peer-support forums.
Ready to apply?
Click apply now and you will be redirected to our website to complete your application. Please complete the application form at the bottom of the page once you have been redirected. Please note that due to using an anonymised recruitment process, only responses to the application questions will be used for shortlisting. If you choose to upload a CV or cover letter, this information won't be seen until after shortlisting has been completed. Therefore, please ensure you clearly demonstrate in the application form how your experience and skills fit with the requirements outlined.
Closing date for applications: 10am on Monday 4 November 2024
Interviews: 18 and 19 November 2024
Note: Meningitis Now reserves the right to close this advert early or extend it depending on the number of sufficient applications received. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible.
About Us
The King’s community is dedicated to the service of society. King’s Strategic Vision 2029 sets out our vision for the future, shaped around five priority areas: educate to inspire and improve; research to inform and innovate; serve to shape and transform; a civic university at the heart of London; and an international community that services the world. Our ambitious Education Strategy sets out the actions that we must take to transform how we teach, how and where our students learn and how we support them during their time with us.
Within the Social Mobility & Widening Participation Department we believe all young people should be able to have high expectations for their future. This means equal access to education and career opportunities. We run programmes that aim to empower young people from under-represented backgrounds to access and succeed at university.
We are part of the Students & Education Directorate, a collection of wide-ranging professional services in place to support King’s students and their education. As a directorate we manage the student lifecycle from application to graduation and beyond, to ensure a coherent and seamless student experience and effective administrative processes, working closely with King’s faculties to do so.
About The Role
The Social Mobility and Widening Participation Senior Officer is a vital member of the department. The post-holder will lead on the development, delivery and evaluation of sustained outreach initiatives. They will also be involved in a range of other challenging projects run across the Social Mobility and Widening Participation Department.
This role will co-lead on the delivery of K+, supporting participants on our arts, humanities and social science pathways. K+ is King’s flagship widening participation programme for sixth form and college students. The post-holder will be responsible for developing and delivering a comprehensive range of events for Year 12 participants as part of non-residential Spring and Summer Schools. This will involve working collaboratively with schools and teachers within Greater London and King’s target regions, King’s faculties and with corporate and charity partners.
The post holder will work closely with the wider Post-16 Programmes team, student ambassadors and key partner staff. This role is responsible to the Social Mobility and Widening Participation Manager.
This is an exciting opportunity for candidates looking for a career with social impact, and who wish to utilise their skills and expertise in working with young people. This is an opportunity to grow your skills in project management and stakeholder engagement.
We encourage applications from candidates who have experience from both within and outside of the Higher Education sector where they can demonstrate the skills needed to succeed in this role
This is a full-time post (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract.
This is currently a hybrid working role with both work from home and on campus, with a minimum of 2 days a week based in the office at the Strand or Waterloo campuses.
This is a delivery-focused role which requires a substantial amount of time on campus delivering activities for young people. Regular evening and weekend work is required for this role, as well as delivering Easter and Summer schools during school breaks.
Contact details: Frances Ballaster Harriss.
Closing date: 03 November 2024.
To apply, please click “Apply Now”.
Home-Start Bradford District offers a unique service, recruiting and training volunteers who have parenting experience themselves to visit families with at least one child under five in their homes, offering informal, friendly and confidential support designed to increase the confidence and independence of families.
With a 25 year track record of delivering valued support to families and children in the area, Home-Start Bradford District is looking for a Business Manager (Co-leader) to bring a broad range of skills and experience which will develop and support the charity through its next phase of development. It's a varied and challenging role with considerable scope to make an impact on the organisation at an exciting time - working with a fantastic team making a huge difference to families across Bradford.
Working alongside our Operations Manager to co-lead the charity, you will together ensure that Home-Start Bradford District achieves its charitable objectives, working closely with the Board of Trustees to lead the team, implementing and continuing to develop the charity’s Strategic Plan, and ensuring that the necessary resources are in place to maintain the sustainability of the organisation.
The Business Manager will lead on the development and implementation of income generation, the financial management of the charity, the processes and administrative needs of the team, data and reporting, and the charity’s governance and legal obligations. They will need to make their mark quickly, identifying and generating new sources of income, with a particular focus on seeking commercial or unrestricted income.
Key responsibilities
This is a strategic role for which the key responsibilities are:
- Business development and strategic planning
- Income generation
- Financial understanding, budgeting and reporting
- Organising, understanding and communicating data
- Effective networking, PR and marketing
- Good governance
What we are looking for
As the successful candidate, you will have:
- demonstrable experience of leadership in an organisation of comparable scale and complexity
- experience of operating at Board level and capable of working with and alongside our board of trustees
- excellent knowledge of organisational development, with a successful track record of securing significant income
- proven experience of developing and implement wide-reaching strategies that successfully deliver objectives
- collaborative leadership skills with the ability to work alongside a Co-leader, and to bring out the best in a team
- a proven track record of taking financial responsibility, and setting and controlling large-scale budgets
- experience of organising, understanding and communicating data.
An independent charity committed to promoting the welfare of families with young children and providing volunteer-led support in families' own homes.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Poverty is not part of God's plan. You are.
At Tearfund, we are growing a global community of people who want to enter a whole life response to poverty. One valuable way supporters can respond is through leaving a gift in their will.
Tearfund is looking for a Legacy Administration Officer to maintain our legacy database and manage a dedicated caseload.
The Legacy Team promotes gifts in wills among Tearfund supporters; works with executors where Tearfund is named as a beneficiary in an estate; and develops positive relationships with all those we come into contact with.
We are looking for a candidate who:
- Has excellent customer service skills and experience of working with databases
- Is organised, willing to learn, with meticulous attention to detail
- Has a strong interest in legacy administration and an understanding of the importance of these gifts to our future work
Do you match the above? Then please get in touch - we would love to hear from you!
Please note: This is a part time role, working 17.5 hours a week. The full time salary is £28,879 per annum and the part time salary is £14,440 per annum.
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.
This role is eligible for hybrid working and you will be required to work from a designated Tearfund office and from your home by agreement with the line manager.
Applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.