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Corporate Partnerships Officer
Salary:  £30,000 - £32,000 FTE / £19,459.45  per annum - £18,243.24 per annum pro rated 
Contract: Permanent 
Hours: Part Time, 22.5 hours per week , 3 days
Location: Hybrid / Hatfield / Flexible 

At Herts Young Homeless, our mission is to break the cycle of youth homelessness in Hertfordshire.

Join our friendly and supportive fundraising team to help deliver income growth through the development of corporate partnerships. As one of two corporate partnership officers, your focus will be on developing new corporate support, alongside successful stewardship of our existing corporate partners, in line with hyh’s strategic goals and values. If you’re passionate about preventing youth homelessness, have experience of delivering income growth, and have great relationship building skills, then we would love to hear from you.

What can we offer you?

• A supportive, knowledgeble team and organistion 
• 25 days annual leave per annum (in addition to Bank Holidays & Public Holidays)
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• People's Pension Plan contribution
• Group Life Insurance plan
• Opportunities for personal and career development
• Hybrid working - option to work from home up to 1 day per week (2 days in the office)
• An additional annual leave day on your Birthday
• Monthly draws to win ‘lunch on your manager’ or ‘leave work early’
• Medicash & Employee Assistance Programme - support with wellbeing & personal struggles/ Heath Cash Back Scheme

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Managing, developing and evaluating hyh’s corporate fundraising strategy to deliver a minimum income target of £135k in 2025/26, focusing on supporting existing partners and developing new corporate support on behalf of hyh.

Working alongside the wider Fundraising & Marketing Team to support with income growth across all fundraising streams, helping hyh to achieve its overall fundraising target in order to maximise the support the charity can provide to young people facing homelessness in Hertfordshire.

Key duties and responsibilities 

• Contribute to hyh’s overall Fundraising strategy as a member of the Fundraising Team 
• Manage a portfolio of existing corporate accounts, understanding CSR/ESG requirements, providing exceptional supporter care and delivering successful partnerships 
• Proactively attend networking events in order to build relationships and develop new corporate partnerships
• Manage the onboarding and stewardship of all new corporate partners with the aim of developing multi-year partnerships
• Update donor contact databases and website 

Full Job Description available attached to Job Advert.

If you are open, big hearted, passionate, conscientious and take pride in doing a job well, then we would love to hear from you!

Please apply via the link on the vacancy found on our website submitting a cover letter or video no longer 3 minutes to share your skills and experience along with your CV . If you require any adjustments to support your application please let us know and we will be happy to help where we can.

Closing date 23 February 2025 at midday.  We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier should we secure a candidate.

Interview dates:  27th February 2025

Equal Opportunities

We treat everyone with equal dignity and respect, and promote equal opportunity for all and challenge any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any person on the grounds of race, colour, sex, marital status, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or any other perceived difference.

hyh strives to be an equal opportunities and inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Our promise to you
Herts Young Homeless promises to act with the upmost integrity and respect when it comes to handling your data and will not share your details with any other client without 1) discussing the opportunity with you first and 2) without your verbal or written consent for us to do so

We are looking to recruit someone who will be able to develop and lead a new volunteering programme for Soundabout. This role would suit someone who is project focused, interested in inclusive music making and who champions learning Disabled people with complex support needs.

Ideally, we are looking for someone with volunteer co-ordination experience, who is hard working, proactive, reliable and honest. An eye for detail is important, as is a willingness to work flexibly to respond to the project’s needs. You need to be comfortable using your own initiative and be able to motivate yourself in your home-working environment.

The candidate will be responsible for ensuring the development and coordination of a new Soundabout volunteering programme, this includes:

• Research current best practice in with a key focus on equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

• Work with the Soundabout staff and practitioner teams to identify potential volunteering opportunities.

• Work with CEO to develop a volunteering strategy for Soundabout.

• Design and development of a new volunteer programme at

  Soundabout, including new systems for recruitment, organising opportunities, and monitoring and supporting volunteers. This includes reviewing and updating existing volunteer handbook and related policies with the Operations Manager.

• Recruitment, interview, and induction of new volunteers.

• Tracking and organising volunteer training, DBS check, and other

  safeguarding requirements alongside colleagues.

• Regular liaison with potential and active volunteers.

• Create bespoke plans with volunteers who would like to work

  towards personal goals / aims.

• Ensure progression tracking, tracking of placements, and

  evaluation is undertaken to determine the impact and celebrate

  volunteer achievements.

• Organise virtual and in-person social events, celebratory events,

  and other ways to ensure volunteers feel valued.

• Work with colleagues to look strategically at the incorporation of

  the Emerging / Graduate Emerging Leaders programme within a wider volunteering programme.

Benefits:

• Flexible working

• Home working

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 3%

• Employee Assistance Program (Westfield Health Cash Plan) by

  monthly subscription paid by Soundabout - employees claim back the costs of health and wellbeing services such as dental, optical, physiotherapy, osteopathy, have access to a 24/7 virtual GP, and shopping discounts

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time employees)

• Supportive working culture fostering a good work/life balance

• Enhanced Sick Pay

• Enhanced Maternity Pay

Person specification

Must Have:

• Experience of volunteering either as a volunteer or in the co- ordination of volunteering opportunities.

• Project work experience including administrative skills, problem solving skills, using your own initiative and planning tasks (whether paid or unpaid).

• Excellent IT skills and experience of using Office 365 and willingness and ability to quickly pick up skills in using our other IT systems such as Salesforce, WordPress, Enthuse, Mail Chimp.

• Events planning and organisation experience.

• Flexibility in your approach to the work, to adapt to what the

  project needs are within your paid hours.

• A friendly, professional, and able communicator, who feels

  comfortable talking to a wide variety of people, in-person, by

  email, phone and through social media.

• Someone who sets themselves a high standard in the quality of

  their work and who has a willingness to learn from others.

• An ability and willingness to be an excellent champion for

  Soundabout who is prepared to get involved in our events and

  campaigns.

• Someone who has a strong commitment to safeguarding, equity,

  diversity, inclusion, and belonging across all aspects of

  Soundabout.

• Experience of using Zoom and of administrating Zoom calls.

• Availability to work on a Tuesday morning (other times are flexible)

• Has a workspace that they can use at home and a reliable internet

  connection.

• A willingness to travel to and support volunteering events.

• Right to work in the UK

Nice to Have:

• Experience of developing volunteering opportunities / programmes and volunteer management.

• Experience of being in musical environments

• Knowledge and/or experience of working with learning Disabled

  people and their families

• Salesforce experience

• An awareness of Makaton and interest in learning and using signs.

  Note: This job description outlines the principal responsibilities and duties of the post holder. It is not meant to be, nor is it, an exhaustive list of specific responsibilities and duties. The post holder will be expected to undertake any other duties which could reasonably be expected as being within the remit of the post and which arise out of changes in legislation, regulations, orders, rules and working practices, methods and procedures and reviews, as directed from time to time.

Please refer to our Volunteer Co-ordinator pack for more information. Please also complete the anonymous Equal Opportunities Form.

Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. We are one of the largest student-led organisations in the UK and a charity with over 48,000 members. We provide opportunities for 300 staff and have an annual turnover of more than £12m.

It's an exciting time our growing organisation as the delivery partner for UCL’s new Student Life Strategy. In 2023 we received a multi-million-pound investment to enhance student life at UCL. The financial backing from our parent university is recognition of the transformative effect that extra and co-curricular experiences have on students at UCL – helping them develop skills, build networks, reduce loneliness and isolation, grow in confidence, and enjoy their time here.  

To help us achieve these ambitious goals we are looking for a new Community Engagement Coordinator.

We are seeking someone to increase mutual understanding between small and agile non-profit organisations and ourselves, and therefore increased opportunities to work together, so that the best possible social impact can be generated through joyful and meaningful student opportunities. The successful candidate will therefore work with local non-profit organisations to understand and build their capacity to engage with our department and students, while also working with colleagues across our department and wider Student Experience Directorate to create student opportunities. They will utilise excellent co-production methods to facilitate equitable engagement, for grassroots voluntary sector groups that meet the needs and interests of both the voluntary sector and our student community.

The role is a full time and permanent contract. This role is also a hybrid working role, where 40% of the role will be on campus based.

Have you got experience of implementing excellent co-creation and co-production methods to enable successful partnerships and outcomes? Have you got experience of utilising best practice in community engagement and building successful relationships with a range of diverse communities? If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you. 

Our ideal candidate will provide excellent case management and support to elevate engagement for our network of 20 “hatchery” grassroots community organisations across Camden and East London. The right candidate will build relationships with a broad range of voluntary sector organisations (infrastructure organisations, charities, community groups and grass roots communities) and statutory partners. The successful role holder will also attend local voluntary and community sector events as a representative of the wider Student Social Impact team to continue to grow our network, particularly within East London.

Community spirit. Ceaseless ambition. Passion that just keeps growing.   

FACE TO FACE FUNDRAISERS (CANCER RESEARCH UK) 
  

Salary: £25,500 - £28,000 + benefits (including paid travel when working out of London) 

Location: Will be working in shopping centres, train stations and other locations throughout London and surrounding areas (ideally, candidates should be based within London or the surrounding area) 

Hours: 35 per week 

Positions available: 2

Contract: Permanent 

Closing date: Sunday 16th February 2025, 23:55

Interview Process: Please fill out your work history, and answer a short application question. If you are selected for interview we will invite you to a recruitment day at our head office in Stratford E20 1JQ on Monday 24th February between 10:00 - 15:00 so you will need to be available on that day. You'll meet the team, hear more about the role, there will then be a short task and interview. 
  

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.  

Do you have a way with words? Do you thrive in an environment where you get to speak to different people all day long?Join Cancer Research UK as a field-based Face to Face Fundraiser. You will be inspiring the public to become regular financial supporters of our life saving research. 

It’s a fun working environment where you can work in London and the Southeast to support one of the UKs most trusted brands. There is lots more too; 25 days holiday + flexible bank holidays, sick pay and lots of development opportunities. Cancer Research UK is the worlds leading cancer charity. We are committed to 3 in 4 survival by 2034 . Our Face to Face Fundraising team bring in circa10 million pounds for the charity each year, so this is your chance to really make a difference. 

We are looking for candidates who love speaking to people on a daily basis. You will be self-motivated, passionate and enjoy using words to persuade and inspire. It’s also a great chance to improve your communication skills, up your confidence and discover a talent you never knew you had.
  

What will I be doing?  

• Engaging with the public at stands in shopping centres and inspiring them to make regular donations via Direct Debit 

• Working as part of a team of fundraising experts 

• Sharing engaging and inspiring stories regarding Cancer Research UK progress and goals 

• Being responsible for setting up your stand and working environment in private site venues 

• Representing CRUK with the highest level of professionalism, treating the public fairly and with respect. 

What skills will I need? 

• Excellent communication skills and customer experience with confidence in speaking to the public 

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly and influence others 

• An ability to work under pressure 

• Experience of delivering and achieving targets in a customer-related environment or similar 

• Strong resilience to handle negative objections

• Experience in a fundraising role will be beneficial but is not essential. 

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.  
 

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination    

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism     

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people    

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively  
 

We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.  

  

What will I gain?  
 

Each and every one of our employees contributes to our mission to beat cancer. In return, we create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.   

  

How do I apply?  
 

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.   
 

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

Introduction – The Whiteley Homes Trust vision

Every member of staff is here to sustain a thriving community, with outstanding accommodation and care for older people of limited means and to develop and share our success, so older people can live happy and fulfilling lives.

Your job is to make Whiteley the best place to age in Britain.

Role Overview

This role will be responsible for supporting the Director of Operations to deliver the Community Services Strategy for the Trust in this new and exciting role.

The Head of Community Services will be responsible for overseeing and leading a comprehensive range of services and programmes that foster a supportive, engaging, and vibrant environment for senior residents. The role involves the management and development of social, recreational, health, and wellness services, ensuring the wellbeing of residents, enhancing their quality of life, and fostering a sense of community within the village. This will include overseeing the village shop, club house and bar functions, and a new café which will offer psychosocial support to this vibrant community, in addition to supporting the resident led activities within the village

You will manage and work alongside teams across volunteering, hospitality, and support to deliver activities and services for the mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing of our residents in order to reduce loneliness and isolation. You will also take a lead on implementing the dementia strategy for the village working closely with the Registered manager of our extra care facility and the head of housing.

This is a wide- and far-reaching challenging role but with lots of scope for innovation. As a new Registered Provider of Social Housing, the Trust is moving into a new era but wants to retain the ethos of almshouse charities, continuing to promote the health and wellbeing aspects of this special community where we aim to enable our beneficiaries to age well.

With the support of the Director of Operations, you will identify and deliver projects to generate income for future development of Community Services. You will engage in co-production with residents, whilst exploring opportunities to apply for grants or charitable funding, to enable these activities to be develop and grow in the future.

Whiteley Homes Trust Core Values:                                                                           

We encourage all our staff to play their part in demonstrating our core values in their day-to-day work with colleagues and customers

What will you be doing?

Main Responsibilities

· Drive and deliver on the implementation of strategic plans that support the move to a predominantly funded/volunteer supported and co-produced community, increasing income and reducing costs.

· Lead and develop community programmes that promote socialisation, engagement, and emotional well-being for residents.

· Create opportunities for older people in the local community to participate in a variety of recreational, educational, and cultural activities.

· With the support of the Leadership team and other colleagues assist in leading a cultural change programme where residents are empowered and active within the community, working collaboratively with TWHT employees.

· Line management responsibilities for the hospitality manager, volunteer services manager and shop assistant/manager (these services are key to the wellbeing of our residents).

· To oversee and manage the community budget, showing cost reduction and/or increased revenue year on year ensuring efficient allocation of resources while maintaining a high standard of service delivery.

· To ensure KPI’s are recorded and reported on a monthly basis to the Director of Operations

· Develop and maintain good working relationships with all residents, managers, members of staff, and the wider colleague team within Whiteley Village

· To ensure robust and transparent 2-way communication with residents of Whiteley Village.

· To build solid relationships with external stakeholders, supporters and local community groups in order to develop mutually beneficial support. Identify and manage any external funding sources or grants that can enhance community offerings.

· To work alongside the Head of Marketing and Communications, and Trust fundraising consultants to ensure that our charitable status, fundraising efforts and community success stories are shared widely.

· Recruit, train, and develop staff to ensure high levels of service delivery and resident satisfaction.

· Foster a positive work culture focused on resident-centric care and employee collaboration.

· Report on programme performance, resident feedback, and staff performance to the village management team working closely with the Head of Housing. Prepare reports and polices as required

· Ensure community services comply with relevant health, safety, and regulatory standards ensuring regular audits of designated areas are completed and risk assessments conducted.

· Promote a safe environment for all residents, staff, and visitors, ensuring policies and procedures are followed.

· Ensure open and effective communication with residents and families regarding available programmes, services, and any changes.

 

General

· It is the duty of all employees to ensure that a safe working environment and safe working practices are maintained at all times.  It is also the responsibility of management team to ensure full compliance.

· Undertake any other duties which may be reasonably deemed to come within the scope of the post, relating to the activities of the department.

· Ensures full compliance with all the Trust’s Policies and Procedures.

· To complete mandatory and job-related training as required.

· You will be responsible for the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all data which you have access to in the course of your work. You must not disclose any information of a confidential or sensitive nature about the Trust, any or our service users or any of our employees. There is an exception if you need to share this information as part of your job or if you are made to by law.

What you will need

Experience & Knowledge

• Proven experience (5+ years) in community services, social housing, senior care, or a similar leadership role within the health or social care sector.
• Strong understanding of the needs of elderly residents and a commitment to enhancing their quality of life. Experience of working with older people
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills and line management experience.
• Management of poor performance
• Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Knowledge of relevant legal, health, and safety standards in aged care settings.
• Experience of engaging, developing and supporting communities
• Knowledge and understanding of community and social issues
• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to build strong relationships with residents, families, and staff.
• A passion for creating a positive and inclusive community environment.
• Experience of managing or working in a charity or volunteer-led organisation

· Proven ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

Personal skills/qualities

· An ability to adapt to line manage a variety of unfamiliar diverse roles and services

· An ambitious and innovative approach to community development and engagement

· commitment to services which provide support to vulnerable individuals for their mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing.

• A non-judgemental and positive attitude

· Good organisation skills, be flexible and self-driven to achieve.

· Excellent communication, interpersonal and team-building skills (written and verbal)

· Commitment to training and development

· Flexible and innovative approach to working.

· Decision-making and problem-solving skills.

· Strong general IT skills

· Honesty, reliability and trustworthiness.

· Sense of humour, emotional intelligence and resilience

· Commitment to the aims & objectives of The Whiteley Homes Trust.

Qualifications

· A degree level qualification in Housing, health or Social Care (or equivalent)

· Working knowledge of health and safety issues

Other information

WHT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its staff and older people. We expect all our staff to be aware of their responsibilities to protect staff and residents from abuse or harm. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.

Note:  No role profile can cover every issue that may arise within the duties of the post at various times. The post holder will be expected to carry out any other duties from time to time that are broadly consistent with those in this document. Your flexibility and assistance in helping us achieve our vision is valued.

We are seeking a creative, motivated and enthusiastic Commercial Officer to join our team at the London Museum of Water & Steam. This is an exciting new role - we are looking for someone with the business acumen and an enterprising spirit to significantly enhance the income from our catering, retail and event hire spaces. The postholder will be a key figure in the collective effort to deliver our bold vision for the future.  You’ll be involved in all aspects of commercial development including merchandising, product range selection, promotion and customer care.  Working closely with the Museum Director, you’ll generate an exciting, sustainable commercial model that embraces innovation, creativity and supports wider museum objectives.  As befits a role of this nature, there is potential for the postholder to earn an additional bonus if ambitious annual targets are met.

This is a temporary role for two years, with the possibility for extension after that time (funds dependent).

Please see the attached candidate pack for a full description and the specifications and requirements of the role. 

Markets Officer

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JE, hybrid working (market days on site, non-market days flexible)
Salary: £31,773 up to £34,072 inclusive annual salary + up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution.
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, full-time (37 hours pw)

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

About the role

St Albans has been home to a market since the ninth century and is the oldest market in England on its original site. It is the market team’s job to ensure that the market continues to flourish into its second millennium and beyond.

In this role you will work as part of a small team bringing new traders to St Albans Markets, supporting existing traders, and ensuring the smooth running of operations on markets days. The markets team deliver 140 market events each year as well as supporting our charity and events teams.

Along with the day-to-day-running of the markets there are many opportunities to take the lead on projects and initiatives to improve the markets and to create opportunities for their market traders.

The role involves working every Saturday and multiple Sundays per year due to market days.

About you

Our client are looking for someone who has an appreciation of the role of markets in city centre regeneration, the ability to deal fairly with people’s competing demands, and to remain firm and patient in situations with stressed or agitated customers. The ideal candidate will also have a good working knowledge of Microsoft packages, be able to display initiative and excellent problem-solving skills.

St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Their centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.

In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:

- 26.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.
- Please note annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have
- a standard full-time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers
- Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to
- 19.7 percent employer contributions
- Flexible working options
- Staff parking permit
- Reimbursement of professional fees
- Comprehensive development and training
- Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
- Access to discounts and benefits via online platform

Disability Confident

They are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.

Safeguarding

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.

English Fluency

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.

Please select the apply button on the vacancy and follow the steps below:

Complete an online application and in the supporting statement section, ensure you explain what you would bring to the role and how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification.

Provide an up-to-date CV (no more than three sides of A4), explaining any gaps in employment.

A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria they use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly.

Closing date for applications: 24th February 2025
Interviews are scheduled for w/c: 3rd March 2025

NOTE: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. They reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and they strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

You may also have experience in the following roles: Market Manager, Town Centre Manager, Events Coordinator, Retail Coordinator, Market Operations Officer, Public Realm Manager, Community Engagement Officer, Business Development Officer, Street Trading Officer, Market Development Officer, Local Authority Officer, Economic Development Officer, or similar positions, etc.

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Head of Growth, Development and Outreach (Maternity Cover)

Location: Home based, with regular travel across the UK for work.

Contract: Full time, 35hrs per week, 12 months maternity cover

Salary: £47,000

Closing Date: 14th February 2025

Interview: A selection day will be held 6th March 2025 at our National Support Centre in London (travel expenses to the selection day will be paid subject to prior approval)

Are you a first-class leader, manager coach and mentor with experience of leading growth in a volunteer involving community organisation?

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.

We are currently looking for a Head of Growth, Development & Outreach to cover 12 months maternity leave.

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Young People, Volunteer & Business Support the postholder will provide our disbursed team of Growth & Development Workers with clear management, guidance, support and advice on growth, development, volunteer recruitment and retention. The role will coordinate and drive forward our work in these area, helping the Sea Cadets to make a difference to the lives of even more young people across the UK.

The postholder will have excellent management, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage a diverse workload and operate in a collaborative way with others. They will have an understanding of issues facing volunteering, recruitment, retention and growth in voluntary organisations and the effective management and support of remote workers is essential.

Responsibilities

The following is a list of the principal tasks of the Head of Growth, Development & Outreach and is not intended to be an exhaustive list:

• Provide line management for the Project Coordinators, Growth & Development Team Leaders and through them the Growth & Development Workers.
• Providing both management support and technical advice on growth, development and volunteer recruitment, retention and support functions.
• Contribute to the strategic development and sustainable growth of The Sea Cadets nationally.
• Lead and manage the effective implementation of new and ongoing projects that support outreach, growth, development, volunteer and/or cadet recruitment and retention, including but not limited to externally funded projects, liaising with and reporting to funders as required
• Support and advise employees, volunteers and others on the growth and development of the Sea Cadets.

Requirements

• Experience of managing and supporting a disbursed staff team
• Experience of successful growth & development in a community organisation context
• Experience of working with volunteers and a good understanding of how to ensure they are effectively recruited, managed and supported
• Experience of working and/or volunteering in a voluntary youth organisation
• Experience of delivering externally funded projects through the effective support and management of both staff and volunteers
• Experience of liaising with and reporting to external funders

For further information, please download the Recruitment Pack attached.

Benefits

• Flexible Working hours
• Cycle to work scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 2 years
• Life assurance (4x salary) for those that join the pension
• Private medical insurance
• Pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
• Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
• Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.

If you are interested in this Head of Growth, Development and Outreach vacancy, please apply now!

Additional Information

MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.

We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire.

All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo a criminal record check.

A small well established national heart charity requires a half-time experienced Administrative Assistant to work in Bromley, Kent BR2 and Dulwich SE22.  Flexible Hours.  Working with friendly staff who meet goals of support, education and research for UK families with heart disease.

Previous charity experience and Microsoft Office familiarity desirable.

Job involves assisting with Website Management and Social Media Posting, hosting zoom Trustee Meetings and manning information booth at London conferences twice yearly.

Annual renewable contract with pension and 10 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.

Please see Marfan Trust website.   Closing Date: 28th February 2025 

   

Battersea is entering an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we embark on the first year of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation starting in 2025, we are expanding our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals.

Trust fundraising at Battersea has grown significantly over the past few years, from £1m in 2022 to £2.3m in 2024. Working closely with the Trusts Manager and Trusts Lead, you will secure vital funding from Trusts and Foundations to support the welfare of dogs and cats across the UK and internationally.

As The Trusts Officer, you will manage your own portfolio of Small Trust donors and take ownership of bi-annual mailings to secure funding from both existing and new supporters. You will also support the team with excellent financial data management to ensure timely and accurate reconciliation and gift acknowledgment.

You will be proactive and motivated, with a passion for animal welfare and an aptitude for building relationships. You are a strong communicator with excellent writing skills which will enable you – with support from the team – to craft compelling funding proposals that resonate with donors.

What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working policy:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working policy, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 9th February 2025
Interview date(s): w/c 17th February 2025

For more information on the role, please download the Recruitment Pack.

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Other UK based locations will be considered.

Are you passionate about ensuring young people across the world are given opportunities to learn, earn and thrive? Do you have contextual knowledge of, and experience working in Nigeria? 

If yes, read more!

We are looking for an International Programmes Executive to support the expansion and delivery of our programmes in Nigeria.

King’s Trust International works with local partners around the world to support them to deliver education, employment and enterprise programmes with a focus on youth.

You will work with a mixture of governments, NGOs, corporate partners and employers to support them to deliver safe and impactful programmes and to meet agreed targets and report on progress to both internal and external stakeholders. You will be the local partners’ ‘critical friend’ and focal point of contact, and you will be supporting them in setting up new programmes. This may include delivering programme design, training and producing toolkits and resources, and developing evaluation frameworks. You willwork with local partners on all aspects of programme delivery  - project implementation, review, monitoring and evaluation and  budget management. 

Please note: This role will require travel - Up to 20% of time spent abroad on project visits subject to any UK and/or local government restrictions.

Please apply via our website and include a cover letter of no more than two pages, covering the following:

• Why you want to work for the King’s Trust International, what is it about our work that interests you?
• What you think are the main challenges and opportunities faced by young people in Nigeria, particularly from disadvantaged backgrounds?
• From the job description, what areas would you describe as your strengths?
• What experience you have of working in Nigeria?

Perks for working at The King’s Trust International:

• Great holiday package. 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus public holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
• Fantastic Family leave. Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave and pro rata entitlement for shared parental leave. Receive 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Flexible and agile working. Where operationally possible, you can work your hours that support a work-life balance including compressed hours and hybrid-working (part office - part home based) or working from home options.
• Benefits platform. Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
• A free employee assistance programme (EAP) to support your mental wellbeing.
• KTI will contribute 5% of your salary to the workplace Pension Scheme
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
• In-house and external training opportunities available throughout the year

King's Trust International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks (or international equivalents) in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within King’s Trust International, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

In further support of a Safeguarding First approach we are signatories to the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. The Scheme facilitates the sharing of misconduct data between employers. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her/their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to equitable work practices and believe in building a diverse organisation that is representative of and responsive to the needs of our young people and stakeholders. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, Mixed and other Ethnic candidates which are currently under-represented throughout King’s Trust International. As a disability confident employer, we will interview applicants that meet the essential criteria who have declared a disability. Please let us know if you need any adjustments at the interview stage.

Battersea’s Finance and Corporate Resources directorate is responsible for leading, developing, managing, and supporting the financial, technological, infrastructure and compliance services across Battersea.

We are looking for someone to join our team as a Procurement Specialist, to support the Contract and Procurement Manager in providing procurement expertise and guidance as well as contract management support for a wide range of specialist areas, including facilities, marketing and digital services, helping to promote the procurement strategy, policy and function across Battersea. As a key point of contact for internal stakeholders you will explore opportunities to aggregate purchasing power, reduce risk, and to ensure Battersea gets value for money.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a procurement environment, thorough knowledge of contracts and sourcing processes, and experience of delivering high quality work with minimum supervision.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 26th February 2025
Interview date(s): w/c 3rd March 2025

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

The Whiteley Homes Trust “the Trust” is a charity that manages Whiteley Village in Surrey. The purpose of the charity is to provide homes for older people of limited means from all over the country.  Founded over a hundred years ago in Walton on Thames, Surrey, the Village is located in 225 acres of beautiful grounds and is a very special place to live and work.

Established in 1917 the village has many Grade 2 listed buildings and provides housing for nearly 400 older people of limited means. There are 265 Almshouses and 51 extra care apartments and the Village also has a church, social and leisure club, shop and café.

We became a Registered Provider in 2024 and the Head of Housing will lead on the Trust’s strategic and operational delivery of our housing management services.

You will have a strong background in in housing management and will lead a small team to deliver an efficient, professional and cost-effective service with high levels of customer satisfaction.  You will understand the support needs of our residents whilst meeting regulatory requirements of the Regulator for Social Housing, the Care Quality Commission and upholding the standards set by the Almshouse Association.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will be responsible for all aspects of housing management including applications, allocations and lettings, income collection, managing antisocial behaviour and other breaches and supporting residents to manage their licences or tenancies. The position will be accountable for making business decisions that align to the Trust’s strategic goals, vision and objectives.

The role will have line management responsibility for the Housing Team and a close working relationship with the Head of Property, Head of Community Services and the Registered Manager of the Extra Care facility.

What will you be doing?

Main Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the Housing team to ensure they provide an excellent service for residents.
• Ensure the Trust’s housing management systems and controls are effective and robust, and that the Trust is fully compliant with all Landlord obligations, relevant laws, regulations and quality standards of the Regulator of Social Housing, the Care Quality Commission and the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023.
• Line Manage the Housing team with responsibility for recruiting, training, motivating, performance management and absence management ensuring an efficient, professional, responsive and customer led service.
• Maximise the Trust’s income by effective management of arrears associated with licence agreements, maintenance charges, rents and service charges and to take appropriate action to recover debts incurred.
• Manage antisocial behaviour and other breaches in line with the Trust policy as well as taking a proactive approach to resolving neighbour disputes and anti-social behaviour.
• Work with the Head of Property to develop an effective void strategy that ensures properties are let to a good standard while minimising void times and costs.
• Record KPIs and report to the Leadership Team monthly and implement processes to ensure targets are met.
• Review and update Housing policies where required.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with residents, managers, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Investigate and respond to all Housing Services complaints within set timescales and proactively deal with issues prior to becoming a complaint.
• Work with the Head of Community Services to develop services to enhance the health and wellbeing of residents.
• Develop the use of the specialist IT system (Pyramid) to deliver robust housing and property management.
• Develop and manage the budgets for Housing Services, ensuring efficient allocation of resources while maintaining a high standard of service delivery.
• Work with colleagues to set service charge budgets to maintain affordability while effectively providing services.
• Ensure all annual maintenance charge, rent and service charge increases are communicated and implemented on time.
• Work with the Health and Safety adviser to ensure full completion of risk assessments, inspections and audits as required. Ensure any accidents, incidents or near misses are reported in line with the Trust’s policies and appropriate action taken.

General

• It is the duty of all employees to ensure that a safe working environment and safe working practices are maintained at all times.  It is also the responsibility of management team to ensure full compliance.
• Undertake any other duties which may be reasonably deemed to come within the scope of the post, relating to the activities of the department.
• Full compliance with all the Trust’s Policies and Procedures.
• To complete mandatory and job-related training as required.
• You will be responsible for the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all data which you have access to in the course of your work. You must not disclose any information of a confidential or sensitive nature about the Trust, any or our service users or any of our employees. There is an exception if you need to share this information as part of your job or if you are made to by law.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience & Knowledge

Required

• Proven experience (5+ years) in housing management at a Registered Provider
• Experience of meeting regulatory, statutory and legal requirements in housing management
• Experience of delivering a robust housing management service with high levels of customer satisfaction
• Strong understanding of the needs of elderly residents and a commitment to enhancing their quality of life
• Excellent leadership, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Line management experience including the management of poor performance
• Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively
• Demonstratable track record of meeting targets and key performance indicators
• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to build strong relationships with residents and their families, colleagues and external stakeholders
• A passion for creating a positive and inclusive community environment

Desirable

• Experience working with older people
• Experience of managing or working in an Almshouse, charity or volunteer-led organisation
• Understanding of the principles of CQC regulations in extra care housing

Personal skills/qualities

Required

• Delivering on commitments within agreed/appropriate timeframes
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team and be a role model for the values of the Trust
• Able to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities
• Good organisation skills, flexible and self-driven to achieve
• Excellent written and verbal communication and the ability to adapt to a range of audiences
• Strong interpersonal and team-building skills
• Commitment to training and development
• Flexible and innovative approach to working
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Strong general IT skills
• Honesty, reliability and trustworthiness.

Desirable

• A sense of humour

Qualifications

• CIH Level 5 qualification or the willingness to study for this

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its staff and older people. We expect all our staff to be aware of their responsibilities to protect staff and residents from abuse or harm. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.

Contract length: Permanent

Location: North West London

Hours per week: 35, hybrid working with minimum two days in the office

Salary:  £32-35k depending on experience

Closing date for applications: Rolling, interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Interview dates: We will be conducting Teams interviews w/c 27th January, followed by an in person interviews w/c 3rd February.

Are you a digital fundraising expert passionate about making a real difference for animals in need? We are looking for a Senior Digital Fundraising Officer to join us at Mayhew.

We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of c80 staff and c150 volunteers. We offer expert veterinary care, rescue and rehoming services, programmes in the community and guidance and support to improve the lives of dogs and cats in need.

Based in London with hybrid working opportunities, this role offers an exciting chance to combine creativity, strategy, and data-driven insights to support Mayhew’s vital work for dogs, cats, and communities in the UK, Afghanistan and Georgia.

This is a key role in the Fundraising Team at Mayhew helping to generate significant income from our digital audiences, ensuring they’re engaged with Mayhew and committed to supporting our aims to deliver greater impact for animals.

This role involves managing a range of fundraising campaigns across multiple digital channels– including social media, email and PPC, ensuring that campaign deadlines and income targets are met, and all activity is evaluated to drive future improvements.

The successful candidate will take a leading role in growing our supporter base through engaging digital acquisition activity, as well as maximising income through the cultivation of audiences already warm to Mayhew.

Our new Senior Digital Fundraising Officer must be experienced in planning and delivering fundraising campaigns across a range of online channels, with strong project management skills and experience in both acquisition and retention of donors, keeping them engaged via compelling fundraising communications. You will have an excellent understanding of digital fundraising, and hands-on experience of working with Facebook, PPC, email and web platforms.

You will be a strong multi-tasker, with the ability to hit deadlines. You will combine creativity with a solid foundation of technical and analytical skills and have proven experience in developing and delivering digital fundraising content.

Generally, you will be:

• Leading and delivering digital fundraising campaigns across paid social media, email, and PPC channels, including creative development, audience segmentation, testing and evaluation.
• Developing and implementing audience-focused acquisition and retention strategies to grow Mayhew’s supporter base and maximise income.
• Consistently produce, edit, and proofread engaging fundraising copy for digital campaigns and online content, ensuring accuracy and alignment with our objectives.
• Building engaging landing pages and ensuring our donation platform is functional, optimised, and user-friendly.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external agencies to improve donor journeys and online engagement.
• Consistently track digital expenditure and manage the digital fundraising budget to ensure cost-effective results.
• Tracking, reporting and analysing campaign performance to identify insights and improvements for future activities.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have a proven track record of delivering successful digital and multi-channel fundraising campaigns, including paid advertising on Meta, PPC, and email marketing.
• Have a solid understanding of digital fundraising tools, audience segmentation, and donor journey optimisation.
• Have strong analytical skills, creative campaign development, and exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Be organised: able to multitask and prioritise workload, including organising and planning daily and weekly activities to meet deadlines.
• Be a team player with a proactive attitude and a passion for animal welfare.

Why Join Mayhew?

You’ll be part of an ambitious organisation with plans to grow income and broaden our impact for dogs, cats, and communities. We work collaboratively and flexibly, always supporting one another to take opportunities and to manage competing priorities so we can achieve our objectives.

If you’re ready to make a real difference and thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Mayhew and help us create a better future for dogs, cats, and the people who love them.