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Mary's Meals UK have a simple vision - that every child receives one daily meal in their place of education and that all those who have more than they need, share with those who lack even the most basic things. 

As a global movement they set up school feeding projects in some of the world's poorest communities, where poverty and hunger prevent children from gaining an education.

The Talent Set is delighted to be working in partnership with Mary's Meals UK as they recruit for this exciting new Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships role, established with investment in the Major Giving and Partnerships team due to the significant growth and success they have achieved in recent years. 

As Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships you will focus on major donor, mid value and corporate fundraising. You will lead the team to develop new and existing relationships with individuals/partners who are able to contribute significant funds to the organisation, while working closely with the Head of Institutional Giving & Partnerships to identify audience crossover and maximise the potential of high value fundraising opportunities. 

This role will lead the team in fostering a relationship-led approach to fundraising, strategising for major donor and corporate fundraising whilst remaining operationally hands on and networking/influencing to establish new connections and opportunities for the organisation. As part of the Extended Leadership Team (ELT), you will also feed into organisational strategy and leadership, ensuring all work is delivered in line with Mary's Meals values. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of the philanthropic and corporate fundraising strategies, working alongside the Head of Institutional Giving & Partnerships to develop an overarching departmental strategy that allows for close collaboration;
• Proactively identify new prospects/supporters, securing mid/major donor support and corporate income in line with team income targets;
• Foster a culture of relationship-led fundraising, focused on stewardship and retention of existing donors that allows for long-term, increasing levels of support;
• Provide strategic leadership to the Philanthropy & Partnerships Team (4), supporting professional development and a culture of learning/collaboration. 

Person Specification:

• Demonstrable expertise of relationship-led fundraising, personally securing major donor and/or corporate partnerships, with a focus on high value, long term support;
• Proactive approach, actively building networks and engaging new prospects through a variety of channels;
• Focused on supporter journeys and ensuring exceptional stewardship to drive engagement and income;
• Strong team leader, able to inspire and coach a talented team to achieve targets and develop professionally.
• A commitment to Mary's Meals vision, mission and values - acting as an ambassador for the organisation and championing opportunities to engage with supporter audiences.

The deadline for applications (CV and cover letter) is Thursday 11th July, with 1st interviews to commence on Tuesday 23rd July. 

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Hybrid working 1-2 days per week in our Head Office (SE5 8JB) with occasional travel to regional offices

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Are you a passionate and proactive individual who is willing to test and manage the implementation of new ideas processes? Do you have a proven record of working in a charity fundraising environment and of winning and/or managing five- and six-figure grants? 

If so, join St Giles Trust as our Fundraising Manager, where you will contribute to the implementation of our new Fundraising Strategy 23 – 26, plus have line management responsibilities and lead a sub-team who will have the responsibility to generate at least £500,000 per year. 

About St Giles Trust

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.  

About this key role

As a valued and integral part of the Fundraising and Communications team, our successful candidate will lead a small sub-team to generate at least £500,000 income each year, including the direct line management of a Senior Fundraising Officer, who you will support to line manage the Fundraising Assistant.  We will count on you to implement effective processes and procedures across the fundraising and collaborating teams, manage and refine processes for recordkeeping and devise, maintain and update our Fundraising Handbook.

You will also be expected to manage the development and implementation of our Individual Giving Strategy and our Individual Giving income stream through single and regular giving appeals, as well as managing a portfolio of challenge events nationally that provides excellent stewardship for a range of participants. Developing and designing high-quality applications, presentations, and pitches to secure five-, six- and seven figure funding opportunities from Trusts & Foundations, Community Partners and High Net Worth Individuals is a key element of this role, as is providing excellent stewardship to existing donors.

What we are looking for

• Expert knowledge of the fundraising landscape
• Experience devising cultivation and solicitation strategies and database management
• Knowledge of fundraising best practice and regulations and of anti-discriminatory working practices
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to write compelling, tailored and informative copy for reports, applications and external communications
• Ability to think strategically and develop innovative ideas to help us stand out to existing and new donors.  

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

To apply click the apply button.

Applications will be reviewed on a fortnightly basis: Wednesday 19th June, Wednesday 3rd July, Wednesday 17th July. We therefore strongly encourage early applications.

“Our son was born with severe brain damage. We were told he was unlikely to survive. Within the space of a few hours, our lives had been shattered forever. We were referred to Forget Me Not – and it was like someone had turned on a light in the dark.”

Forget Me Not Children's Hospice has been delivering pioneering care and support to families facing, or living with, the loss of their child for over 10 years. We are looking for a visionary leader to join the charity’s ambitious and impressive Senior Leadership Team and help them continue to deliver on their promise to ensure that no family in West Yorkshire will face the loss of their child alone.

Do you consider yourself to be a talented fundraising and marketing expert? Do you believe you have an inspirational leadership approach? Would you be proud to take on the invaluable role of Director of Fundraising and Engagement for this trailblazing organisation? We would love to hear from you!

The Role

This key role will support the hospice’s vision and promise by taking the lead on the development and delivery of the ambitious fundraising, marketing & communications strategies. Duties will include:

• Delivering the annual fundraising income budget
• Ensuring effectively engagement with the community and developing quality, high-level relationships across multiple stakeholder groups
• Providing overall leadership for the fundraising and marketing & communications teams representing these areas at executive level
• Reporting on the progress and impact of strategic activity using industry relevant performance measures.

The Person

We are looking for a visionary leader, someone who can inspire and motivate a team of dedicated and talented individuals. You should come to us with significant experience in marketing and fundraising, and of strategy management and delivery. You should also come to us with a proven track record in leading and empowering high performing teams as well as a confident, organised and personable approach. You should be excited by this unique opportunity to build on the success of the past, but play an integral role in shaping the future of this ambitious organisation. 

Why Forget Me Not Children's Hospice?

This role provides a simply incredible opportunity to be at fore of strategy development and income growth for a charity that transforms the lives of families across West Yorkshire. As Director of Fundraising and Engagement you will have a real impact on the future of the charity, and be able to develop a career where you will make a difference every single day. Not only is the hospice an incredibly special place for the families it supports, but it is also an inspirational workplace, where staff feel immeasurably proud to work! Working in hospice care isn’t always easy, Forget Me Not Children's Hospice recognises this and that is why it offers a wonderful range of well-being support, as well as a supportive culture where everyone is valued and respected. This wide-ranging wellbeing support includes resilience workshops, occupational health services and free 24/7 access to counselling, along with flexible and hybrid working, and a generous holiday allowance.

The role is permanent and full-time, and offers the opportunity to work flexibly from the hospice in Huddersfield, across the region and from home.

If you think you could be the right person to fulfil the exciting responsibilities of this pivotal role, apply here, or get in contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information. 

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.

Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity raises funds for all ten hospitals in the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW). We’ve been in partnership with UHBW for 50 years and we’re as passionate about our work now as we were when we began life in 1974. We’re here to bring moments of joy, comfort and hope to those who need it most; The millions of patients and their loved ones who pass through our hospital doors each year and 13,500 NHS staff who care for them.

That’s a lot of people so we need you to take the reins of our Individual Giving, Legacy and In Memory programmes from September as Sam departs for maternity leave.

This is a varied role where one day you will be creating content and using inspiring patient stories for a full-hearted appeal. Another day you’ll be refining supporter journey comms to our 10,000+ charity lottery players. Another week and you’ll be developing and launching ideas for maximising long-term growth in Legacy and In Memory giving and how this looks across all our brand and supporter touchpoints. 

“If you find your heart singing when you hear about the amazing feats people undergo to improve the lives of others or feel inspired playing your part in improving the health and happiness of every patient cared for in our hospitals, then we think you’d better apply!”. Sam, current post holder.

We are a Disability Confident employer.

Working for a charity is great. Working for Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity is greater.

Benefits:

•  27 days annual holiday entitlement (pro-rata) plus an additional day off on your birthday and a wellbeing day. Plus an additional two days leave after five years of service. 
•  Commitment to hybrid and flexible working
•  Competitive pension scheme. We'll match employee pension contributions up to 8% (minimum 5%)
•  Additional support via our enhanced Employee Assistance Programme, including up to eight sessions with a licensed counsellor
•  Life assurance cover - 4x annual salary
•  Commitment to training and development with budget set aside
•  Medicash health plan - claim cash towards a range of medical costs
•  Free Blue Light Card that allows access to hundreds of discounts at major retailers.

Closing date: 8th July 

Interview date: 15th & 16th July 

Summary

• Strive for Excellence
• Show Compassion
• Respect others
• Collaborate
• Act with Integrity

• Develop excellent strategic and operational working relationships with each of the delivery partners who will be delivering the programme
• Work collaboratively to support the shaping, planning, scheduling and implementation of the programme across the different delivery partners in line with the overarching programme framework; its aims and objectives and intended outcomes.
• Support the approach to and continual evolution of the incumbent development programme (CYF focus) in line with best professional / ministerial / leadership development practice.
• Lead on the co-creation and implementation of an overarching evaluation framework for the programme to include collation of data and subsequent reporting in line with governance requirements.
• Collate trends and data from the evaluations and participants to inform future design, and to demonstrate the impact of the programme.
• Present at governance meetings and any other relevant project boards, to consult with and influence senior leaders across the Church.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive central database in relation to the programme. (For example; include participant numbers (starters /completers), participants name/ current role /nominating Diocese, programme structure / indicative content, delivery schedules and evaluation points for each cohort in each provider.)
• Lead on the establishment and co-ordination of a learning community drawn from the relevant delivery partner faculty, to meet not less than three times a year; ensuring programme insights and learning are captured, cross referenced with evaluation data and fed into future programme planning and on-going quality improvement.
• Manage administrative support which is provided by a Project Co-Ordinator.
• Coach senior leaders from any of the leadership programmes as the opportunities arise.
• Contribute to writing reports for key bodies when required, including the House of Bishops, the College of Bishops and General Synod if required.
• Deputise for the Head of Senior Leadership Development in internal and external meetings if required
• Contribute to the 'knowledge capital' on leadership in the Church and to the organisational learning that arises from the programmes.
• Participate in discernment panels for the Strategic Leadership Development Programme (SLDP) as required
• Any other duties as required and commensurate with the post.

• Integration of the riches of the Christian tradition with the best of wider leadership development thinking and practice.
• Ongoing development of the new 'Learning Practicum' virtual learning system.
• Developing partnerships with theologians, TEIs, business schools and other leadership development providers and coaches.
• Playing a full part within the Ministry Development Team and wider Church.
• Wise investment of the available budget and good financial controls.
• Sharing good practice and learning with/from other parts of the Church and other partners.

• A salary of £66,186 plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of salary.
• 30 days annual leave plus 8 Bank holidays and NCI days
• Flexible working hours and location, with an expectation of just 1-2 days per week in our office in Westminster
• Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships
• Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies

Would you like to join an organisation where you can make a real difference to what we can achieve for conservation? You will play a pivotal role in achieving our strategy and mission by leading the development and delivery of VWT’s impact-led fundraising and communications. As well as grant fundraising, which forms the backbone of our project funding, there is considerable scope for you to grow our unrestricted income and help VWT continue to respond flexibly to mammal conservation opportunities and organisational priorities.

The communications function of the role will primarily be linked to fundraising but with a strategic lead and overview of VWT communications.You will need to be a skilled and strategic leader with strong interpersonal and management skills and an excellent track record in generating income from a variety of sources. You will also have experience in communications and promoting the brand of an organisation.

The Trust offers a quality employment package, the chance for continued professional development and the opportunity to engage with your co-workers across Britain and Ireland.

Rights & Security International (RSI) is seeking a Team Leader on International Civic Space to help us take our international work to the next level, especially in Latin America and East Africa. The successful candidate will lead our engagement strategy across Global Majority countries while building and supporting coalitions around country-specific projects.

Fluency in Spanish is required.

**You must have a right to work in the UK and plan to be based here.**

Role overview:

After two years of coalition-building with partners, we have developed a network of relationships with human rights activists and groups in El Salvador, Colombia, Brazil, Kenya, Indonesia, the Philippines and elsewhere. We are looking for a strong organiser and human rights advocate to continue building this network and help other groups organise to create impact.

We aim to facilitate civil society groups’ engagement with UN and regional human rights bodies, support grassroots-led research projects through small grants, and facilitate collaborations on shared advocacy projects.

This position reports to the Executive Director and supervises the work of the Eastern Africa Human Rights Assistant (EAHRA).

Person specification:

· Degree in law, human rights, public policy, international development or another relevant field.

· Fluency in spoken and written Spanish as well as English.

· A minimum of 4 years of experience in international human rights advocacy or relevant community organising, including at least some experience in building or leading coalitions.

· Experience in designing and implementing effective plans to achieve reforms.

· Familiarity with the social and political landscape of at least one country in Latin America.

· A record of drafting and publishing human rights analyses or advocacy documents.

· A strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, and solid experience of work in multi-cultural environments.  

Optional qualifications:

· Expertise in one or more of the following areas: counter-terrorism issues, climate justice, migrants’ rights, or technology and privacy.

· Please tell us if you are fluent in any languages other than English and Spanish.

Responsibilities:

· Create and lead advocacy strategies with partners at the national level in countries such as El Salvador, Colombia and Kenya to stop the human rights abuses that governments commit in the name of ‘national security’.

· Help civil society partners in Global Majority countries take advantage of international advocacy opportunities, including via the Rise Network.

· Oversee a small research grant programme.

· Lead RSI’s role in a major international coalition for civil society on counter-terrorism and human rights.

· Supervise the work of the Eastern Africa Human Rights Assistant.

- Other tasks as assigned by the Director.

To apply: Please submit your CV and complete the application questions on Charity Job.

RSI strives to be diverse, equitable and inclusive. We treat all staff and interns like team members and encourage everyone to bring their full selves to work. We welcome applications from candidates from groups that have historically been underrepresented in the human rights, legal or policy fields, and/or who are from communities that have been directly impacted by the issues we address in our work. We also welcome applications from people who are re-entering the workforce after time away. All applications are considered on an equal-opportunity basis.

By submitting your application, you consent to our processing and retention of your personal data to the extent, and for the time period, necessary to consider the application. We will keep your application on file for no more than six months.

At Claire House, our ambition is to be one of the best places to work in the North West. We have an incredible cause to support, we’ve been offering flexible working for many years and have an awesome team of colleagues who make coming to work fun. We work hard to create a happy workplace where people thrive and feel like they’re making a genuine difference to seriously and terminally ill children in our community. Consequently, staff turnover is low, enjoyment levels are high and there’s always plenty of cake.

About the role

This role will be instrumental in ensuring Claire House remains a legacy confident organisation. The postholder will lead on the planning of our Legacy (gifts in Wills) and In Memory strategy, ensuring supporter journeys, audience insight and effective targeting are at the heart of the programme while initiating impactful marketing campaigns across a variety of channels.

You’ll be a creative thinker and determined self-starter with the entrepreneurial spirit and experience to deliver a successful programme of legacy giving that will sustain our charity for future generations. We work hard to provide a learning culture and you should not be afraid to try new things, fail quickly and learn from mistakes. The postholder will have the ability to distil Claire House’s work down to compelling propositions to demonstrate the impact of supporters’ gifts and ensure a stable pipeline for future income.

The nuts and bolts of the job:

· To develop and ensure effective implementation of a legacy and in memory fundraising strategy.

· To build relationships with a range of external and internal stakeholders, creating legacy leads and converting to legators.

· A member of Fundraising Team Leaders, work collaboratively with colleagues to optimise legacy giving opportunities, utilising the full range of marketing platforms and events.

· To develop key messages and tools to enable all staff to integrate legacies into their everyday conversations with our supporters.

What you’ll need to bring to the role

· Proven experience and a successful track record at a senior level in legacy fundraising, including the creation, development and implementation of strategic fundraising plans.

· Excellent people management skills.

· Excellent relationship management, marketing and programme delivery skills.

· Ability to produce accurate budgets and regular forecasts and to communicate complex financial information.

· Experience of developing and promoting in memory and/or legacy fundraising products.

· Strong understanding of relationship fundraising, legacy and in memory giving, including the latest trends and opportunities

· Ability to create compelling legacy and in memory messaging and asks.

Closing date: Friday 12th July, midnight.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 24th July.

Please read the job description and person specification available via the Claire House website for more details.

All applications must be submitted on a Claire House application form available via the Claire House website. Please email completed applications to the email address on the Claire House website. 

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are actively seeking candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds.

At Claire House, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value everyone as an individual.  We are committed to organisational practices, which promote diversity and inclusion for all employees and volunteers regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.  Connecting these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued.

Claire House wants to meet the aims and commitments set out in its equality policy and we would appreciate your help and co-operation in completing the Equality and Diversity form here.

This organisations recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

This role is subject to a Standard DBS check.

Join the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) and help promote excellence in the veterinary profession.

The role:

The BSAVA is looking for an experienced policy professional in the areas of policy development and legislative change set against a backdrop of a complex and regulated environment. The role operates within a changing landscape dealing with high-profile issues for the sector.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape BSAVA’s policies and national legislation with the aim of influencing outcomes of benefit to the veterinary profession, its clients and the health and welfare of companion animals.

Skills and experience:

We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a track record of success, who can demonstrate excellent understanding of policy-making and legislative change in an unpredictable environment. They will have significant previous experience of working in a policy role, ideally within a life-sciences or a veterinary or human medicine setting.

Experience of working with central government departments along with an understanding of parliamentary processes are preferable for the role. Equally important is the ability to analyse and critique information, formulate evidence-based solutions and accurately convey proposals to influence outcomes.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, with strong written and verbal skills. They will be able to demonstrate effective engagement skills across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including the membership. Diplomacy and political awareness will be essential to ensure successful outcomes. Experience of PR and reputation management as part of the policy-making agenda is desirable.

The candidate must be flexible to work outside of normal office hours depending on the demands of the role which are often driven by the external environment and national events. The role is hybrid, incorporating working from home with travelling to meetings in or around London as required.  Therefore, to facilitate the needs of the role and the organisation, ideally candidates would be located in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire or Oxfordshire.

Other essential skills include:

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, as well as general IT skills

· Exceptional organisational and time management skills

· The ability to work effectively as part of a broader team.

· A flexible approach to work

About the BSAVA:

The BSAVA is a professional membership association which exists to advance care for companion animals. With a membership of more than 11,000 veterinary surgeons, vet nurses and students, we work in the UK and internationally to promote excellence in small animal practice through education and science, by facilitating training, conducting research, and developing policy. Each year we deliver numerous education courses, host a large small-animal Congress, and publish books, manuals, apps, and magazines. 

This post sits within the Policy and (Corporate) Communications Department and reports to the Head of Department.

Our reward package for this role includes a basic salary of between £43,000 - £48,000 per annum (depending on experience). In addition, we offer employer pension contributions starting at 7% and increasing up to 10% with length of service.

We also offer:

· Holiday starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 28 days, plus a further entitlement of an additional one day every 5 years of service.

· Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and other family-related leave.

· Life assurance of 3 x annual salary.

· Support for hybrid working for our employees, meaning you can work at home subject to agreement and we also have a comprehensive Flexible Working Policy.

· Access to a free legal helpline where you can ask our specialist lawyers for legal advice on an array of topics.

· Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and a network of mental health first aiders. Plus, enhanced Company sick pay, access to private medical insurance upon completion of 12 months’ service, occupational health service and annual flu vaccinations.

· Optional Bupa dental plan.

· Training and development.

· Free onsite parking, and for those who wish to cycle, we offer a cycle to work scheme which provides a discounted purchase of a bicycle and accessories for healthy, low carbon travel.

· Last but by no means least, we have regular social activities and events for those who wish to participate!

And we are:

Community friendly – offering a day’s paid leave to volunteer for a charity or not for profit organisation.

 Committed to supporting sustainability in our work and in the veterinary profession.  The Association has completed a certified carbon audit and has been awarded silver accreditation with Investors in the Environment.

So, if you are bold and innovative, strive for excellence whilst taking ownership and accountability of your work, show passion for what you do and work effectively in a team – then you’ll be a great fit for the Association, and we would love to hear from you.

HR Business Partner 

(a charity committed to community transformation)

Permanent, part-time post, 20 hours per week (0.5FTE), inclusive of breaks

Salary:  £21,850 per annum (if based in London add an additional £1,612 p.a.) for a 0.5FTE role

Hybrid: Some travel around the UK will also be required.

Are you a Human Resources practitioner looking for your next challenge, and passionate about building community and creating social change? We are looking for an HR Business Partner who can help develop our people and teams, supporting a positive culture built on our relationships, vision, and ethos.  

Oasis exists to create healthy thriving communities and reduce exclusion, through a holistic approach to community development and social innovation. Our work is centred in local communities where we provide education; youth, children and families work; and community services. We are also working in reducing homelessness, the prevention of human trafficking, and the creation of the UK’s first secure school, Oasis Restore.

Oasis’ work and mission has grown rapidly in the last decade. We are looking to recruit a HR Business Partner to help us move into our next phase of growth and build the capacity of our Oasis Operations Team. 

This is a new and integral position in our charity, so you will need solid employee relation experience and employment law knowledge, to advise managers confidently. Working as part of the established Operations Team, you will also input into finance and budgets, recruitment at senior levels, and developing our policies in line with our ethos and 9 Habits. It’s a bit of everything, which is what makes this role exciting and a great opportunity for someone who is eager to get hands-on experience in working on the People Strategy of a national charity. As part of the wider Oasis family you will be well supported; being able to work collaboratively with different teams and functions, as well as managing your own workload, is essential.

While we envisage the ideal candidate would have a relevant HR qualification, we recognise that as a people professional, a candidate may bring extensive experience, creativity, and wisdom in this field, instead. We are looking for applicants who demonstrate that they align with the Oasis ethos and values. So, if you are interested in this role but aren’t sure, please do contact us for a confidential discussion. We would love to hear from you!

For your expertise and commitment, Oasis can offer:

· A truly supportive network and family of staff in a motivating working environment.

· A non-contributory defined benefit pension scheme with 7% Employer contributions.

· 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holiday), rising to 33 days over time (pro rata for part-time)

· A Cycle to Work scheme and eligibility to join a cashplan healthcare scheme.

· The opportunity to be part of a movement making positive change in communities.

For further information or to apply, please go to the Oasis UK charity website.

Completed applications should be returned by 9am Friday 2nd August 2024.

Final interviews will take place in London on Wednesday 14th August 2024. Please submit your CV and covering letter at your earliest convenience. In your covering letter, please answer the following three questions:

1. With all the HR opportunities available, what inspires you about this role and what is your motivation for applying with Oasis in particular? 

2. Please give examples that demonstrate you have the personal qualities, experience, and skills required for this role. Please highlight your experience in previous HR roles, and detail examples of where you have been successful in making an impact in terms of developing people and advising management. You may not have equal experience in all areas (of a wide-ranging brief) so please highlight what you consider to be the areas of strength or particular experience that you’ve gained to date.

3. After researching the Oasis ethos and 9 Habits, do any of these stand out to you? How might you incorporate them in your daily work and practice?

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. The successful candidate will need to show proof of right to work in the UK.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1026487

About Advantage Mentoring

Advantage Mentoring is a Community Interest Company that creates a unique partnership between two community assets and anchor institutions – local NHS and the charitable arms of professional football clubs; known as Club Community Organisations (CCOs).

Advantage widens access to services closer to home, reduces unnecessary delays, and delivers specialist healthcare which is based on a clearer understanding of people’s needs and provided in ways that work better for them, as an effective, evidence-based service.

Our flagship mental health programme increases access to NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and helps tackle waiting times and reduce Health Inequalities by providing weekly 1-2-1 mentoring support for young people aged 11-21 with mild-moderate mental health and emotional wellbeing support needs. The programme provides key interventions and assistance for young people to proactively manage their mental wellbeing, re-establish aspirations and a sense of connection.

Advantage is supporting key NHS priorities around CYP mental health:

• Anchor Institution network development - partnering NHS with CCOs

• Reducing Health Inequalities via Core20+5 and existing CCO outreach in underserved communities

• Increasing Equal Access with Better Experiences and Outcomes for people

• Capacity building and workforce development

About the role and its purpose

We are in a very exciting moment in the development of the Advantage Mentoring by designing a second programme which this post-holder will be responsible for the successful implementation and project and performance management of.

Taking the underpinning principles and approaches of our flagship young person programme in partnership between CCO and CAMHS, we have designed a second programme helping adults signed-off work due to their mental health to improve their overall health and get back to sustainable employment. We will start delivery in September with referrals coming via GP surgeries in Barking, Hackney and Waltham Forest with the programme delivered in partnership with Arsenal in the Community, Leyton Orient Trust and West Ham United Foundation.

The post-holder will be responsible for successfully launching the programme and providing on-going project and performance management, and is accountable for all operational objectives and KPI’s.

Key Performance Indicators

• Project and performance manage the CCOs delivering the programme to achieve all programme objectives

• Oversee monthly Operational Steering Groups with lead personnel from CCOs, DWP and NHS to share good-practice, refine the model and implement upskilling across all areas of the programme

• Support the Managing Director in further building relationships and a strong network with existing and new stakeholders particularly with NHS, CCO and DWP

• Gather data to ensure quality assurance and provide insight and improvement

• Produce and end-of-year evaluation report detailing the programme’s impact and benefits, improvements and how the programme should scale

Key Responsibilities

• Collation of data to help support all monitoring and evaluation functions

• Ensure Safeguarding Minimum Operating Standards at all clubs are quality assured

• Ensure the development and delivery of training alongside our clinical psychologist

• Provide on-going responsive support of delivery staff throughout

• Provide a high-quality and professional service to all partners and alliances

• Produce reports to demonstrate movement and results against strategy and KPIs

• Produce a ‘value-for-money’ exercise that enhances programme appeal

• Feed in and support Advantage Advisory Board meetings

• Foster a culture of excellence in safeguarding and health & safety

Person Specification The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Prince2 or other equivalent project management qualification

• Proven achievement of KPIs

• Proven ability of successfully performance managing programmes

• Experience in employability programmes

• Experience of working for, or in partnership with, The NHS, DWP or CCO

• 12 months’ experience of working at a management level

• Experience in a not-for-profit organisation

• Proficient presenter and influencer to all levels

• Experience of building relationships and stakeholder management

• Commitment to diversity, equal opportunities and inclusivity

Abilities, Skills, Knowledge

 • Ability to monitor and evaluate programme impact

• Strong commitment to a high quality of service delivery

• Understanding of the issues and barriers impacting people in work or looking for work

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work within deadlines

• Flexible working in accordance with the requirements of the service which may include working evenings and weekends (where applicable, and with time off in lieu)

• ICT Literate

• Must be able to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills

Advantage Mentoring CIC positively encourages applications from suitable qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Charity People is working with an innovative and award-winning arts charity in central London, producing exceptional live performances and sharing the cultural wellbeing of the performing arts with the local community. The Charity are searching for a new Head of Development who will play an integral role in designing and delivering a fundraising strategy and lead a brilliant team to success. This is a genuinely unique and wonderful opportunity for an individual looking for a senior management position in development and fundraising in a small and friendly team.

The charity lies at the heart of the local community, and reaches over 40,000 people each year through a programme of widely acclaimed performances and community projects. The charity is dedicated to breaking down barriers and enriching lives; outreach and education is at the core of its work.

The Role

The permanent role is full time, 40 hours per week, and comes with a salary of £50,000-£55,000 p/a. They have a stunning London location, and given the nature of the charity, is primarily office-based, however some remote working is possible:

• £50,000-£55,000 dependent on experience
• Location: Office working, with remote working possible
• 40 hours per week, core hours are between 10am and 6pm. Some evening and weekend work will be required (for which time off in lieu will be given)
• Line management of a team of 5 including 3 Managers, 1 Coordinator and 1 Assistant
• 22 days annual leave + public holidays
• Pension scheme

The Head of Development will deliver the charity's ambitious 3-year fundraising strategy and oversee all fundraising campaigns across membership, individual giving, trusts, foundations, and corporate support, as well as providing excellent stewardship to major donors. They will guide, inspire and support a high-performing and collaborative development team to achieve annual fundraising goals, as well as overseeing internal fundraising processes.

The postholder will manage and grow a portfolio of supporters, and work closely with the CEO on one-off major gift campaigns. They will also provide stewardship of funders to the highest standard, ensuring the delivery of promised benefits to all members and supporters, such as complimentary ticket requests, special events, and rehearsal attendance. Additionally, they will oversee the messaging and strategy for legacy giving and manage an engaging communications schedule for supporters that conveys the company's key messages and values.

About You

They are looking for someone who thrives in a creative environment, who embraces collaboration across teams, with an ability to build meaningful, trusting relationships with all stakeholders.

Some of the key skills and attributes they would love to see, include:

• A clear passion for the Charity's vision and mission, and an ambition to succeed

• Excellent relationship management skills, across multiple income streams, particularly with high-level donors and funders

• An ability to inspire and lead a high-performing team

• High levels of initiative, creativity and intuition when exploring different ways to maximise the impact of funding partnerships

• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to show initiative and share the vision with the team and wider stakeholders

If this role inspires you to make that next move in your career, please get in touch with [email protected] to find out more about how you can apply.

At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

We are delighted to be recruiting for a Director to lead Respond, in our final year in our current strategy. This is also a new role, developed within the context of change following an in-principle agreement that Respond will join the Bild Group of charities in 2024. 

Respond is entering its thirty fourth year as a charity and has grown from a small London based charity to a medium sized national charity in recent years.  Our mission is to reduce the impact of trauma in the lives of people with learning disabilities and autistic people, by developing trusting relationships, through psychotherapeutically informed services.  

 As Director you will be the clinical and safeguarding lead across Bild group and will lead Respond to fulfil its mission of reducing the impact of trauma in the lives of people with learning disabilities, autistic people and their families. You will champion our highly regarded trauma informed advocacy and psychotherapy services and ensure appropriate clinical governance processes are in place. You will also work in collaboration with Bild to continue to develop the Respond branded training and consultation service and develop key stakeholder relationships within the sector, enhancing Responds reputation, encouraging partnership working and supporting the diversification of income generation.  

It is an exciting time to join Respond as we join Bild group of charities. We recognise that this is a specialist leadership role for someone who is passionate about reducing the impact of trauma in the lives of autistic people and people with learning disabilities and their families.

Therefore, this new role may attract candidates with a variety of skills and experiences, and we’re keen to encourage diversity, inclusion and authenticity across Respond in line with our ongoing work within our EDI action plan. So, you may be a specialist from the Violence Against Women and Girls sector (VAWG), a Psychotherapist, an Arts Therapist, a Healthcare professional or Social Worker for example within significant transferable leadership experience.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement in the person specification, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate.  We really look forward to hearing from you.

About the Bild Group  

Bild is a national charity that, for over 50 years, has protected and supported the rights of people with learning disabilities to build a more fair and equal society where everyone has the same opportunities. 

The Bild Group of charities includes Bild, the Restraint Reduction Network and Bild Association of Certified Training. Bild is delighted to be welcoming Respond to the Bild Group in 2024. Each is an independent charity with their own governance arrangements, who share a number of back-office functions including communications, admin, HR and IT. 

Collectively, the Bild Group work with people with lived experience to promote best practice, improve lives, champion human rights and build a more inclusive society that empowers and enables people to thrive. 

Further information about Respond     

An important part of our work at Respond is working in a trauma-informed way. What this means for us is that we hold in mind the impact of trauma at all levels of the organisation, and all staff take part in reflective practice.     

We provide a range of trauma-informed services for children, young people, adults and professionals. These include psychotherapy, advocacy, campaigning, training and other support services. The work we do is generally long term in recognition of research that clients with autism and learning disabilities who have experienced abuse and trauma take longer to process their trauma and to recover. 

We are keen to encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates including people with lived experience, who are both interested in working in partnership to provide support, as well as supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic people who have experienced trauma.    

We are committed to the furthering of human rights, equality, and positive social change through our therapeutic and advocacy work and are committed to anti-racism and other forms of anti-discriminatory practice. We recognise that we need to continually keep this as a focus in our work and as an integral part of our organisational strategy.      

We celebrate diversity as an employer and as a provider of services to people who often experience multiple discriminations because of (but not limited to) being autistic or having a learning disability and experiences of trauma.   

Respond Benefits package (all per financial year)

We offer a generous and comprehensive package of flexible benefits to all of our staff.

• Hybrid working model, which means that if you’re full time you make a commitment to be working in the office at least two days a week, with the remainder working from home.  Part time hours are altered accordingly.   

• Generous paid leave benefits including 28.5 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), with some to be taken between Christmas and New year.

• Up to 4 weeks paid sickness leave at full pay and a further 4 weeks at half pay,

• Discretionary study leave to support training relevant to your role. 

• Paid leave to employees who may need to take one day off a year when a religious festival falls on a workday.

• Up to 5 days paid time off for dependents per financial year.

• Opportunity to apply for up to 2 days (14 hours) paid leave per year to participate in volunteering activities relevant to the role.      

• Access to a workplace pension scheme, administered by NEST, with a minimum 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution from commencement of employment. 

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes 24/7 telephone service and counselling.     

Note all of the above days per annum stated are pro rata’d for part time employees.  

If you’d like to find out more about this role, please read through the job description and our person specification. When you apply, please send a CV and address the points in the person specification in an accompanying supporting statement.   Your statement should be no more than 2 sides of A4. 

To find out more or for an informal conversation please contact Georgina Hoare the Interim CEO via ceo @ respond. org. uk

Deadline for applications – Thursday 11th July 9am

Interviews w/c 15th July 2024

Stage One - online

Stage Two - in person, in London 18th July 

The Talent Set are excited to partner with Elephant Family to recruit a Fundraising Manager for their growing team.

What's on offer: 

Salary: £35-£45,000 dependant on experience
Working pattern: Hybrid working, with 2 days per week in their London office. 

A key part of the British Asian Trust, Elephant Family works to protect Asia’s magnificent wildlife in the most joyful and engaging way possible. With over 20 years since its’ inception in 2003, the charity has powered over 150 projects across India, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Sumatra and Borneo. The Fundraising Manager role directly contributes to its success by building amazing relationships with globally based high-net-worth donors and corporates to secure financial support for their work across South Asia.
Key responsibilities include:

• Manage invaluable relationships with a small pool of existing major donors and corporate supporters through tailored stewardship and communication plans.
• Support the delivery of a long-term philanthropy strategy and annual operational plan to maximise income from major donors and corporate partners.
• Research prospective philanthropic and corporate supporters to develop individual cultivation strategies for each donor/prospect to move them along the ‘relationship journey’.
• Establish innovative and effective cultivation and stewardship opportunities, including working with the communications and marketing team on delivering a high value communications plan and high-profile events.
• Develop compelling Cases for Support and pitches for transformational projects and events, working closely and in alignment with our conservation programmes.
• Work with the Programmes team to identify matches between potential donors’ interests and current funding requirements, ensuring that funders’ priorities are carefully balanced with overall organisational funding needs.
• Manage relationships with event sponsors.

We’re looking for the following skills and experience:

• An ability to build and drive philanthropic programmes, with an outstanding track record of soliciting and securing significant gifts from high-net worth individuals, ideally at a 6-figure level.
• A strong track record of creating and driving high-value stewardship and communications plans.
• Experience building long term, philanthropic partnerships with both current and prospective high net worth individuals and corporates.
• Experience working with senior colleagues to grow networks, income and identify opportunities
• Experience proactively developing new major donor and corporate fundraising initiatives, including giving circles and fundraising boards.
• Exceptional relationship management skills, with the ability to communicate complex information at the highest level.
• An in-depth understanding of the expectations of high-net-worth individuals, including time management, meticulous attention to detail and the production of high quality, creative and compelling materials.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.