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An opportunity to really make a difference.
Peaches Womb Cancer Trust was founded in 2020 by a team of enthusiastic and dedicated researchers, doctors and nurses working alongside Professor Emma Crosbie. Since then, the original founders have been joined by invaluable volunteers and 2 staff members to ensure we can raise awareness, support patients, fund and promote womb cancer research.
Womb cancer, also known as endometrial and uterine cancer, is the most common gynaecological cancer in the UK. Affecting approximately 9,700 people annually, most are diagnosed over 50 years of age and have gone through the menopause, but womb cancer can affect younger women too. When diagnosed at an early stage, womb cancer is often treatable: when diagnosed at early stages, 1 and 2, the survival rate is 92%. However, when the disease is diagnosed at later stages, 3 and 4, the survival rate reduces to 15%. Currently 1 in 5 women, or people with a womb, are diagnosed at advanced stages. Latest figures show that the equivalent of 27 people every day are receiving a new womb cancer diagnosis and 7 people are dying from this disease every day in the UK. Peaches want to change that and save lives. We can't think of a better way to spend your time and deploy your skills.
We are looking for a senior leader to build and develop our small organisation.
Role Overview:
As the Operations Executive at Peaches Womb Cancer Trust, you will play the lead role in the efficient and effective delivery of our charitable and organisational aims. Reporting to our Chair of Trustees, you will work with autonomy and be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our charity, managing our small team of dedicated staff and volunteers and driving our fundraising initiatives to enhance our impact and sustainability as an organisation.
Key responsibilities:
· Leadership: providing effective line management, empowering others, working collaboratively and fostering open and clear communication at all levels of the organisation.
· Project Management: target driven, supporting the planning and design of projects, monitoring and evaluating performance, with the ability to work flexibly within wider changing and unpredictable environments.
· Fundraising: drive significant growth of the charity over the next financial year through existing and developing new opportunities.
· Financial management: work closely with the Finance Trustee to develop the annual budget, monitor monthly cash flow and check and report on levels of income and expenditure.
· Organisational growth: monitor the quality and quantity of services delivered, their outcome and explore opportunities to expand and develop the aims of Peaches Womb Cancer Trust. Collaboration with external organisations. Lead recruitment and expansion of our small team, as, required.
· Representation: present at board meetings, external organisation and steering groups and be the lead representative of Peaches Womb Cancer Trust.
· Governance: Assist the Board of Trustees on all matters relating to their legal obligations and charity law compliance including health and safety and safeguarding.
We are looking for someone with the following:
Significant fundraising and charity sector experience
Experience of leading high performing teams
Ability to work remotely and autonomously
Occasional travel for team and external meetings
Occasional evening and weekend working when needed
Flexible and adaptable
Experience of performance management
We would love you to demonstrate your skills and experience in the following areas:
Compassionate, empathetic and non-judgemental approach to all service users.
Excellent self-management skills to limit stress and maintain work-life balance.
Experience of managing complex projects with concurrent deadlines across a range of organisations.
Self-motivated and pro-active, with the ability to work as part of a team.
Target driven
Confident communicator with excellent standard of both written and verbal English.
Experience of building successful relationships with organisations, identifying mutually beneficial opportunities and delivering on these.
An understanding of the charity sector in the UK.
Commitment to maintaining continued professional development.
Experience of recruiting and managing staff and volunteers.
Ability to manage risk effectively to protect organisational reputation.
Ability to evaluate, monitor and report on outcomes and impact.
Strong project management skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Demonstrable experience of building effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and organisations.
For further details or if you would like an informal discussion about this role, please contact us via the details in the application pack attached to the posting.
At Peaches Womb Cancer Trust, our aim is to preserve the health and improve the experience of those with, or at risk of, womb cancer.
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The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is looking for expertise in writing successful major funding bids to help it deliver its Transformation Plan. The applicant will deliver a successful Expression of Interest (EOI) and initial Development Phase grant application for submission to the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) Grants over £250,000 scheme. The core of this application includes the acquisition and redevelopment of a B-listed building in central Edinburgh.
Specification
Delivery to the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland Director of a completed Expression of Interest (EOI) for submission to the National Lottery Heritage Fund for a major grant over £250,000. The total value of the grant will be in the region of £5 million.
Delivery to the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland Director of a completed Development phase (stage 1) application for submission to the National Lottery Heritage Fund for a major grant over £250,000. The total value of the grant will be in the region of £5 million.
The Development phase application will be fully completed and ready to submit for the end of February 2025 application deadline as set by NLHF.
The initial EOI will be fully completed and ready to submit as soon as possible (e.g. October 2024) to provide time to meet the end of February 2025 application deadline as set by NLHF.
Both the EOI and Development phase application will be developed in collaboration with Society of Antiquaries of Scotland staff and trustees with advice from the More Partnership and others as required.
The EOI and Development phase application will include a persuasive case for support developed in collaboration with the More Partnership and supported by research already undertaken on the Transformation Project. Information on research already available for an application can be provided on request.
The successful applicant will assist with quotes, costs and budget for the project application.
The successful applicant will work collaboratively with Society staff and trustees, and the wider project team, to follow a work schedule and timetable mutually agreed at the earliest opportunity, and within two weeks of being awarded the contract.
The successful applicant will report to the Director of the Society, Dr Simon Gilmour.
Both the EOI and Development phase application will be to the highest quality as agreed by the Director of the Society.
The tender is for work up to £27,000 in value (including VAT) to deliver two documents. A successful application will be rewarded with a further £10,000 after completion of the initial project.
Terms and conditions
The applicant will undertake and complete quality EOI and Development phase (stage 1) NLHF grant applications before the end of February 2025, including the development of a persuasive case for support in collaboration with the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and external organisations contracted or otherwise directed by the Society. This will build on work already undertaken towards the application.
The applicants work will comprise and deliver all the key activities, objectives and milestones, services, deliverables and outputs as stated and laid out in the Society’s tender document and in any proposal bid submitted to the Society in response to the tender.
Both parties will follow a work schedule and timetable mutually agreed at the earliest opportunity, and within two weeks of being awarded the contract.
Initial milestones will include (dates to be confirmed):
1) The signing of an agreed contract
2) The delivery of a completed EOI for submission by the Society to the NLHF (mid-October 2024)
3) The NLHF response to the EOI
4) The delivery of a completed Development phase (stage 1) application for submission by the Society to the NLHF (end-February 2025)
5) The NLHF response to the Development phase (stage 1) application (end-June 2025)
On completion of work and on receipt of all agreed deliverables sent to the Society on time, in full and to high quality, the Society will pay the successful applicant in mutually agreed stages (dates to be confirmed):
- Payment 1 (30%, £8,100) to be paid once the contract is signed by both parties (September 2024 – milestone 1)
- Payment 2 (10%, £2,700) to be paid on receipt of a completed EOI for submission by the Society to the NLHF (mid-October 2024 - milestone 2)
- Payment 3 (10%, £2,700) to be paid on receipt of positive response from NLHF to EOI application (20 working days - milestone 3)
- Payment 4 (50%, £13,500) to be paid on receipt of a completed Development phase (stage 1) application for submission by the Society to the NLHF (end-February 2025 - milestone 4)
- Payment 5 (£10,000) to be paid on receipt of a positive response from NLHF to the Development phase (stage 1) application (end-June 2025 – milestone 5)
Any changes to the brief or methodology to be employed by the successful applicant will be mutually agreed in writing. Any such changes will not affect the overall cost unless agreed in writing with the Director of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
The main point of contact for this project and contract will be Simon Gilmour, Director at the Society. A point of contact for the applicant will be included in their submission.
Contact details to be made available at the start of the project.
This project will be carried out in as environmentally friendly way as possible and practical.
Any intellectual property which the applicant generates during this project shall belong to the Society. Such intellectual property may include (but is not limited to) copyright works, computer programs, designs, documentation, trademarks and ownership rights or other materials.
If the applicant generates any such intellectual property they will promptly provide full details to the Society and will not disclose any details to anyone outside the Society either during or after this contract period.
Evaluation criteria
Proposals submitted in response to this tender will be evaluated on value for money, quality of submission, and experience in relation to the criteria below. However, the full guide price is expected.
Requirements
Demonstrable successful experience in delivering successful major NLHF funding bids.
A track record of successful fundraising, including sizeable NLHF applications, relating to redevelopment of a listed building.
Demonstrable experience of delivering complex and persuasive funding bids to a tight timetable.
Experience of working with small charitable organisations.
Track record of bringing innovative creative thinking and fresh ideas to an organisation and/ or its services.
Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
Experience of working with a heritage organisation in the UK.
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Engagement Officer
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the South West engagement team to support our exciting work with South West communities and colleagues across the locality.
If you have experience and an understanding of the meaningful involvement of lived experience, working to address health inequities, using a data driven approach to prioritisation and focus of work… the apply today!
This is a remote working role and applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed.
Position: S11207 Engagement Officer
Location: Home-based, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Bath, Swindon or Wiltshire, as part of the South West & Channel Islands locality team, however, extensive national travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work related meetings)
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week (flexible working available)
Salary: Circa £16,877 per annum (inner London weighting £2,370 per annum or outer London weighting £1,260 per annum may be applied in accordance to where you live) (FTE circa £28,100)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 29 September 2024 (midnight). We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interview Date: 14 or 15 October 2024
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
Reporting to the Engagement Lead for the SouthWest and Channel Islands, the Engagement Officer will work with colleagues across Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire to deliver against engagement activity.
Key responsibilities will include:
· Leading the involvement of people affected by stroke to prioritise our work and improve the experience of people affected by stroke
· Work with colleagues across the locality to deliver a localised approach to addressing health inequalities, working with Equality Diversity Inclusion (EDI) leads from across the organisation.
· Mobilise key stakeholders to campaign
· Working with health care professionals, including clinicians, managers and leads
About You
You will be:
· Data driven
· Able to prioritise activity and focus to increase impact and reach
· Willing to travel
· Experimental and willing to learn
· Dependable
· A team player
This role requires extensive travel across South West England to visit people in community and professional settings and will require regular travel outside of the locality for away days, meetings and training. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.
Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter. Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed.
About the Organisation
Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.
When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.
We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.
We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.
We’re working to improve the diversity of our team. Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.
We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities.
Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.
In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!
You may also have experience in areas such as Engagement, Community Engagement, Health Engagement, Engagement Officer, Community Engagement Officer, Health Engagement Officer, Engagement Assistant, Community Engagement Lead, Health Engagement Coordinator.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Salary: £10,396.60 per annum + £300 Homeworking Allowance per annum
Hours: 14 Hours per week - Thursdays & Fridays
Contract: Permanent - Part-Time
Location: Home-based with regular travel required to support children and young people in foster families throughout West Midlands. Travel also requires the postholder to attend staff/external meetings, key training, and team away days.
As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and looks to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.
We pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, an extensive well-being programme, and our benefits package, all curated to support a healthy work-life balance for all our staff. We will also invest in your learning, supporting your growth and development during your employment with TACT. You will be encouraged to attend personal and professional development opportunities and will have access to learning and resources to empower you to advance your knowledge and skills.
We are currently the 4th Best Charity to work for and the 16th Best Mid-Sized Company in the UK according to The Best Companies criteria and our survey results have evidenced “outstanding” levels of engagement amongst staff in recent years.
As an Engagement & Activity Practitioner with TACT West Midlands, you will be a part of our amazing team of professionals working with our organisational values at the heart of their everyday practice and will need to travel across the West Midlands and beyond to support transporting children over a wide geographical area.
This role will also require a flexible approach regarding our time and availability to undertake work at short notice on an emergency basis and be able to work weekends, evenings, and bank holidays.
Overall Duties of the Engagement & Activity Practitioner will include:
- Being an accessible point of contact for the children living with our carers and to our young people, keeping them up to date with the facilities and opportunities available with TACT.
- Supporting interventions and activities to ensure stable foster home arrangements.
- Being able to transport children and young people to events, appointments and meetings (mileage reimbursed).
- Organising and participating in virtual and face-to-face events and occasional residential meet-ups.
- Managing all paperwork associated with events and activities.
- Willingness to work flexibly, according to deadlines and needs of our families.
- Undertaking trauma-informed direct work with children and young people.
- Liaising with our Supervising Social Worker team.
TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:
- 31 days paid holiday plus bank holidays. (pro-rated for 2 days per week).
- Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
- Family friendly policies.
- Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance of £750, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
- Stakeholder pension scheme (salary sacrifice) and life insurance from day one.
- Employee Assistance Programme (including free CBT counselling, remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support, and second opinions).
- Fantastic learning and development opportunities
The successful candidate will be required to attend monthly regular face-to-face meetings in West Midlands and attend other face-to-face meetings such as training and team wellbeing events as well as meeting with children and young people in person around West Midlands.
An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.
Closing Date: Sunday, 8th September 2024
Interview Date: Wednesday, 18th September 2024 (via Microsoft Teams)
Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.
TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
TACT reserves the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
Salary: £34,085.47 per annum (plus £5,023.71 London Weighting Allowance if applicable)
Location: Remote, office based or flexible working
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 per week
Closing date: Wednesday the 11th of September at 11:30pm
Are you an enthusiastic and innovative fundraiser looking to work at one of the UK’s leading charities on homelessness and housing? If you are and have a passion to help the housing emergency join Shelter as a Senior Direct Marketing Manager – Digital Acquisition where you can put your digital fundraising expertise and curious thinking to use in our Individual Giving team and strive to make a difference.
About the role
This Senior Direct Marketing Executive position is within our acquisition team which is a fast-paced, dynamic, supportive team who bring in new donors across the Individual Giving portfolio. You’ll work alongside the Senior Direct Marketing Manager (Digital Acquisition) to lead on the following things:
- Digital fundraising campaigns and projects
- Managing relationships with agencies
- Managing budgets
- Maximising income opportunities
- Staying ahead of sector trends and insight
- Monitoring the achievement of financial and non-financial targets
Your key areas will be developing and leading on delivering our multi-million-pound campaign at winter and across Shelter’s individual supporter channels, propositions and product. Your work will help to drive us closer to ending the housing emergency.
About you
You’ll bring digital expertise, an audience understanding and your creative flair to develop standout digital campaigns. With a constant curiosity for industry leading creative campaigns, you will inspire the team and share your knowledge and skills. You will build strong relationships with colleagues, agencies and suppliers. You must also be skilled at project managing multiple campaigns while maintaining a high level of drive and commitment.
You’ll have a key eye for detail and will be comfortable interpreting and analysing data to make decisions and be confident to take risks, run tests and ultimately push our fundraising to the next level.
This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team, for someone who is looking to excel in digital fundraising and marketing strategy and to deliver ambitious plans.
We are looking for candidates who have the following skills and knowledge listed below to apply for the role.
- Essential digital expertise: You have experience working in a fundraising and / or a marketing environment with a technical grasp of digital marketing and developing digital supporter / customer journeys and engagement, working across key digital platforms like Meta Business Suite, other social media platforms, Google Ads and Google Analytics.
- Direct marketing knowledge: You will have a solid understanding of best practice in marketing communications. You will have experience in drawing up digital marketing plans. You will be familiar with delivering marketing results in a customer focused environment such as fundraising and be able to manage and analyse marketing campaigns, as well as being able to digest complex data and extract key insights to inform strategies and campaigns and are able to comminate these effectively with the wider team.
- Effective communicator: An expert in communicating digitally, you are audience led and supporter / customer centric and will be dedicated to providing the best experience to Shelter supporters to reach acquisition and financial targets. You will have experience and be able to demonstrate your copywriting skills. You are a storyteller.
- Results-driven: You are an ideas person and are results-driven with a keen interest in the fundraising market. You are excited by the prospect of working in an innovative team to improve Shelter’s fundraising offerings.
- Prioritise diversity and inclusion: You will be excited to role model challenging internal and external stakeholders to encourage a more open and inclusive mindset and embed inclusion in product work.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About the team
Our Individual Giving team sits within our successful, growing Income Generation directorate and consists of three programmes - Supporter Acquisition, Direct Dialogue and Supporter Retention and Development. Together, we deliver a diverse programme of work with ambitious income targets that support our organisational strategy, across cash, regular giving and lottery products. We’ve grown quite a bit over the past few years and benefitted from both investment and opportunity for innovation. That’s resulted in us generating over £20m of unrestricted income every year. We’re also welcoming and supportive, firmly believe in developing our people and can offer you every opportunity to progress.
How to apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert approximately 1 page in length, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the following behaviours listed below throughout your responses:
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
- We create change and align behind our strategy
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: 20 Hours per week
Salary: £17,830 (Full Time Salary £33,432)
Location: Remote/Home Based
Closing date: 4th September 2024 at 23.30pm
Do you have proven administrative experience, the ability to work in an efficient and process driven manner, plus a real interest in building a career within the Resourcing and Talent field? Then join Shelter as a Resourcing & Talent Administrator and you could soon be playing a vital support role at the heart of our Resourcing and Talent department.
We are recruiting for 2 positions, which are all permanent and part time. Our operating hours are between 8am to 6pm, we can be flexible with working hours, successful applicants will be required to work 4-5 days per week.
About the role
Responsible for providing end-to-end resourcing administrative support across a range of talent activities, you’ll play a pivotal role in helping the team deliver against Shelter’s sourcing strategy to reduce cost per hire and build our employment brand. You’ll also be key to ensuring our department achieves 100% compliance across all areas.
Taking administrative responsibility for the updating of our careers website supporting the ongoing management of our Applicant Tracking System will be important too, as will managing the reporting of vacancies and capturing all activity for consolidation and analysis. And, when it comes to carrying out pre-employment checks for external and internal candidates, again, we’ll count on you. Building strong working relationships focused on providing exceptional service, ensuring all resourcing needs are met and best practice implemented across the organisation and generally providing a timely, customer driven and compliance focused service – these are just some facets of this interesting and varied role.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About you
To succeed, you’ll need to be motivated to become part of the team that supports the resourcing of the people it takes to deliver a strategy which will bring systemic change to the UK.
You’ll also need to be open to developing your skills to enable you to influence and engage at all levels throughout our organisation and keen to learn more about the Resourcing and Talent sector. Enthusiastic, flexible and self-motivated, a good working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is also required.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
About the Directorate
Our Strategy Enablement directorate brings together five core enabling support functions - Finance, Tech & Data, Governance, Planning and Property and HR Delivery, where this particular role sits. The HR Delivery team partners and supports a wide range of organisational activities and provides advice and guidance to over 1,300 staff on a range of employee relations issues like employee engagement, recruitment and selection, reward and recognition etc. We also manage payroll processes, ensure HR policies and procedures are developed and updated and play our part in organisational change projects and transfers. In short, if you’re keen to develop a career in the Resourcing & Talent field, this is a great place to be.
About Shelter
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.
We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of the attached job description and ensure you demonstrate how you address the Shelter behaviour below throughout your response:
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
Please note that any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
GamCare is seeking an empathetic and understanding individual to play a key role as a Helpline Adviser.
About Us
Founded in 1997, GamCare is one of the leading providers of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. We operate the National Gambling Helpline, provide treatment for anyone who is harmed by gambling, create awareness about safer gambling and treatment, and encourage an effective approach to safer gambling within the gambling industry.
The Role
The GamCare Helpline is the first port of call for those seeking help, advice, and support for gambling related harm. You will be supporting those affected by their own, or someone else’s gambling. Working to a four-week shift pattern between 7am and 11pm Monday-Sunday, you will deliver support through a growing number of channels.
It’s a great time to join us and be an integral part of the team providing support, as we grow our team to help and provide valuable support to an increasing number of people who are contacting our helpline.
Support is delivered via our freephone telephone helpline, live chat and digital platforms which include WhatsApp and Facebook messenger. The helpline is operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Those that contact us are often in distress, and you will be supported throughout to provide empathy and appropriate guidance.
In addition to providing direct support, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of services by joining working groups, supporting projects and other initiatives, collaborating with wider remote services and the GamCare team.
You will identify and implement improvements to respond to the changing demands of GamCare, ensuring that the team continues to provide high-quality services.
About You
You will have worked in a role where you have provided support remotely, ideally via telephone and live chat. As the demand for digital channels continue to grow, you will have the skills required to provide effective support in this way.
You will also have empathy and understanding of the challenges faced by those experiencing gambling harms.
Benefits You Can Enjoy
- 33 days basic annual leave entitlement per annum (pro-rated for part-time colleagues) including bank holidays which increases with service
- A generous Pension Scheme - we contribute 6% and you contribute 2%
- Discretionary company sick pay from day one of service
- Employee Assistance Programme – 24-hour support
Support and development for Helpline Advisers includes monthly wellbeing hours, regular training, team meetings, external supervision and development days.
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 4th September 2024.
Interviews will take place online via video conference w/c 16th September 2024.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
GamCare is committed to offering the best support to people affected by gambling harms, as such we welcome applications from candidates with lived experience.
GamCare is an equal opportunities employer and doesn’t discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability. We are only able to facilitate visa sponsorship in very limited circumstances, so candidates outside of the UK or who don’t have the right to work in the UK need not apply.
Technical Lead - LMS
(UK wide)
£32,145 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
(Ref: SUS4311)
Full Time 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
Fixed Term Contract until the end of March 2025
Base: Hybrid working at the nearest Sustrans hub with the flexibility to work from home, or home-based (anywhere in the UK).
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to work with Sustrans as part of the People Operations Team for a 9-month fixed term contract
As the Technical Lead, you will be responsible for improving the learning infrastructure by managing the development and ongoing maintenance of our learning management system (LMS) to effectively deliver on Sustrans requirements - leading the Charity towards becoming a learning organisation.
You will also be responsible for creating, monitoring and continuously evaluating digital learning content, ensuring it’s fit for purpose, accessible and effectively supports our colleagues in developing the skills and knowledge needed for individual and team success.
We offer true hybrid working, a flexible mix of working from home and occasional travel to a nearby office hub.
About you
You should have experience working in an HR and/or Learning and Development environment, with a proven track record of improving and managing an LMS or similar platform.
We ask that you have exceptional IT and digital literacy skills, including in-depth knowledge of LMS functionality, along with excellent communication and presentation abilities.
Additionally, you should demonstrate proficiency in MS office 365, particularly SharePoint.
Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, particularly from under-represented groups.
What we offer
In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.
Wellbeing
28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
Staff volunteer days
24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial
Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
Bike, computer and season ticket loans
Discount benefits
London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Additional information
Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 1 September 2024.
Interviews will take place via MS Teams during the week commencing 09 September 2024.
About Sustrans
At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.
We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.
You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.
We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.
You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are working in partnership with Blind Veterans UK, a military charity, who provide veterans with rehabilitation, training, practical advice and emotional support. They help blind ex-Service people of every generation lead the life they choose, rebuilding lives after sight loss, away from isolation and towards a life of fulfilment.
The charity is in a period of transformation. Over the next two years they will be revising the organisational strategy and planning for a new future, so that they are able to deliver the best possible support to their existing and potential beneficiaries from a financially sustainable position. The Head of People & Culture will provide support and leadership to the HR partners and advisors and ensure fair and consistent delivery of the Charity’s HR service. This role will be a change agent, and strategic partner, contributing to, and leading business conversations.
The Head of People & Culture will play a key role in change management, employee relations, talent management, leadership development, and employee engagement initiatives.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Current, extensive knowledge of key HR processes and best practice.
- Experience of leading, motivating, and supporting HR teams.
- Relationship management, especially at managerial and stakeholder levels.
- Business management, including financial management and strategic planning.
- Comprehensive understanding of employment laws, including inclusion and diversity programmes.
- Comprehensive understanding of the charity sector, focus area and business trends.
- Demonstrable experience of applying the principles of coaching and/or mentoring.
We are seeking a motivational people manager with excellent influencing and negotiating skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, including active listening, and with the ability to take a logical and analytical approach to problem-solving.
For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status*, or other category protected by law.
*Blind Veterans UK will interview any veterans who apply for this role.
Location: Homebased, with some travel
Closing date: Sunday 8th September 2024
Interviews with Blind Veterans UK will take place in London on Wednesday 18th September
Due to the urgent nature of the role, Charisma will be reviewing and conducting vetting interviews on a rolling basis in preparation for the interview day on 18th September. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
The successful candidate will need to be able to start the role at the end of September / early October. As such we are only able to progress candidates who have a 1 month or less notice period or availability.
Senior Urban Designer
(England South)
£36,629 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
(Ref: SUS4305)
Maternity Contract for 1 year
Part Time 26.25 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
Base: Sustrans offices in Bristol, with the flexibility to work from home.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Sustrans as part of the Design and Engineering team focusing on the work in the England South Region.
As the Senior Urban Designer, you will join the team of Urban Designer and Engineers to help deliver Sustrans vision for Liveable Cities and Towns, transforming streets, public spaces and Sustrans National Cycle Network creating routes and spaces that encourage people to travel more actively in their day to day lives
As a senior member of the team, you will work with the Urban Designers and Engineers to deliver high quality designs that support that effective delivery of Sustrans programmes and projects. You will be responsible for quality assurance, project management, and external relationships and help build a pipeline of future funding. You will also represent Sustrans at meetings with local authority officers, external clients and finders, as well as liaising with members of the public and consultations.
This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans.
About you
You should have experience of working on a range of design projects, which will include a high level of stakeholder and community engagement and involvement You will also have a proven track record in project management and programme plan management, including risk, and budgetary management.
You will be skilled in the production of technical drawing and specifications for street and public spaces using design software. You will also have proven stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people.
We ask you demonstrate your knowledge of health and safety legislation and practice including application of CDM regulations.
Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.
What we offer
In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.
Wellbeing
28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
Staff volunteer days
24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial
Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
Bike, computer and season ticket loans
Discount benefits
London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Additional information
Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 01 September 2024.
Face to Face Interviews will take place in during the week commencing 09 September 2024
About Sustrans
At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.
We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.
You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.
We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.
You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.
About the role
- Reporting to: Communications and Engagement Manager
- Contract: Full-time
- Hours per week: 35 hours, usually between 9:30 – 5:30. One hour for lunch.
- Annual leave: 25 days holiday, plus statutory bank holidays
We’re looking to recruit a Senior Communications and Engagement Officer to join the friendly CharityComms team to help us plan, organise and deliver communications and engagement outputs that support the needs of members, and drive organisational development.
A core part of the job will be overseeing the CharityComms’ social media work, by managing our channels, creating content, and delivering on our social media strategy to engage people and increase our brand profile.
Other key tasks include content creation and commissioning projects for our website, and having a supporting role in other general communications, engagement and marketing activity and administration as needed. This is a great opportunity for a strategic thinker with a passion for creative, impactful communications, who is ready to demonstrate their initiative.
Location
Remote, with the option of occasional working in our central London office, and as needed for in-person events (full travel costs will be covered for any in-person events).
About CharityComms
CharityComms is a thriving membership network of communications professionals working in UK charities. Our amazing community is made up of more than 750 charities, adding up to almost 12,000 people.
We work with our members and the wider communications community to raise the standard of charity communications, to enable them to deliver their world-changing missions more effectively. From our range of services and events to our best practice guides, reports, support for professional development and web and social media content, we represent, support, inspire, connect and inform our members and the wider charity communications community.
We are a small, friendly team of 13, working closely together to achieve big things for our members and the sector. In 2021 we won Team of the Year and have recently been shortlisted for Best Professional Body or Learned Society at the Memcom awards.
Purpose of the role
You will be working with the Communications and Engagement team to promote CharityComms and what we offer, through the creation and development of effective and engaging content, and community and stakeholder engagement.
Communications and content are at the heart of this role, and we’re looking for someone with demonstratable experience in strategic, content-based projects, including commissioning and editing content from external stakeholders, social media management and content creation, and community management.
Social media management and community engagement
You will own the social media management of our channels, maximising their performance and supporting stakeholder engagement with our work. You will:
- Deliver and adapt a creative and engaging social content strategy with the Communications and Engagement Manager that meets our wider business aims and objectives.
- Craft key organisational messaging into engaging social media content and posts to generate conversations.
- Be responsible for creating, scheduling and managing social content using Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and our management tool, Sprout Social.
- Responsible for maintaining upkeep of social analytics reporting, as directed by the Communications and Engagement Manager, to ensure activity supports wider marketing, communications and engagement strategies.
- Continuously improve our social media presence and brand profile, including recommending and piloting new approaches to content and channel development to increase community engagement and meet targets.
- Manage and monitor forum and social media groups and act as facilitator of conversations where needed, working closely with relevant colleagues and stakeholders.
- Grow and deliver ways to increase engagement with new and existing audiences, including regular engagement activity on member’s posts (sharing, liking) and ensuring our member network is up to date within these channels.
Content commissioning and creation
Working proactively and collaboratively with the Communications and Engagement Manager to deliver our content plans. You will:
- Deliver and adapt our communications and engagement strategy to meet our objectives.
- Play an active role in content creation and marketing activity – including designing, producing and editing creative content i.e. graphics, photography, videos.
- Develop, coordinate and update long-form pieces for our website, i.e. best practice guides and templates.
- Have remit to commission content projects – using own initiative to develop initial pitches relevant to charity communicators and oversee the commissioning process.
- Work with external providers where necessary to develop resources and creative materials where required.
- Stay up to date with current communications, marketing and content trends, to advise the wider CharityComms team on best practice regarding content and campaigns, including accessibility.
Website and email comms
Working collaboratively with teams where needed or taking key roles to:
- Edit, upload, and publish content on the CharityComms website as directed.
- Work with the Communications and Engagement Manager to continuously deliver on website strategy activities.
- Work alongside the Communications and Engagement Manager to deliver eNews campaigns. This could include commissioning, writing, research, proof-reading, scheduling, maintaining lists and reporting on performance as needed.
- Actively provide feedback to the Communications and Engagement Manager and Head of Membership and Insight on planned activities and make recommendations for improvements.
Other activities
- Ability and confidence to deputise for the Communications and Engagement Manager where necessary.
- Analyse data for reporting and make recommendations.
- Work across the organisation to support communications and marketing activity to ensure consistent messaging, tone and content.
- Provide communications support across key organisational projects, and on any other activity, as reasonably requested, that will generate social and/or financial return on investment for CharityComms.
- Support the admin of the comms inbox, responding appropriately to requests or flagging for colleagues.
- Keep up to date with sector news, events and activities.
- Attend CharityComms and sector events, where appropriate, either in-person or online.
Person specification
Experience
- Experience of working in a professional membership organisation - desirable.
- Experience of digital content management; especially working with a CMS - desirable.
- Experience of running social media accounts and engaging communities through them - essential.
- A good knowledge of current communications and engagement techniques and practice - essential.
- Experience of both writing and editing for the web - essential.
- Experience of video and photo editing - essential.
- Experience of commissioning content - essential.
- Experience of social analytics reporting - essential.
Personal attributes
- Highly motivated and goal orientated - essential.
- Empathy with the goals and vision of CharityComms - essential.
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills and ability to represent CharityComms externally - essential.
- Strategically minded with a practical hands-on approach - essential.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills - essential.
- Ability to work alone and with others and work under pressure - essential.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and creativity - essential.
- A good level of IT literacy, including the use of data bases (preferably Salesforce) and AV systems - essential.
- Commitment to self-directed learning and networking across sectors and share new ways of working with colleagues - essential.
- Maintain an externally facing focus - essential.
- Support CharityComms proactive, results orientated and collaborative culture - essential.
Interviews
Interviews will be held online via Zoom. Our friendly interview panel will be made up of staff members from the Comms and Engagement team.
These are some of the types of questions we will be asking during the interview:
- What interests you about working at CharityComms?
- Tell us about a time when you had to prioritise multiple tasks or deadlines.
- What is your previous experience of working remotely – particularly with communicating and making sure you are working most effectively with your teammates?
Shortlisted candidates will be sent the list of interview questions in advance of the interview.
Diversity and Inclusion
At CharityComms, we’re committed to creating an inclusive culture, internally and in the wider charity sector, where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We value lived and learned experiences of social issues, justice and change.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures and we will do our best to support you to upskill because we want to recruit, retain and develop the best talent available.
Additional info
All staff are currently working remotely from home, but there is the option to go into the office (located near London Bridge), to work and meet other members of the team as necessary.
Benefits include:
- Yearly personal development budget.
- Generous pension contributions.
- Opportunity to attend CharityComms events.
- Reciprocal membership and training opportunities with many other sector organisations.
- Flexible working is offered where possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Research Involvement Lead
We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Involvement Lead to work closely with a friendly and knowledgeable team who are passionate about stroke research. This post includes opportunities to work with people who have a lived experience of stroke to help ensure that they can make a meaningful contribution to the stroke research that we fund.
If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!
This is a remote working role and applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed.
Position: CE323 Research Involvement Lead
Location: Home-based, UK, Nationwide, however, occasional travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible working available)
Salary: £37,000 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,100 per annum may be applied in accordance to where you live)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 13 September 2024 (midnight). We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interview Date: 23 September 2024
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Research, the Research Involvement Lead will be responsible for managing the involvement of people with lived experience of stroke in the research that we fund, ensuring that Stroke Association funded research has the people affected by stroke at its heart.
Key responsibilities will include:
· Leading the Stroke Association’s involvement in research work.
· Ensuring meaningful involvement of people affected by stroke in our funding schemes.
· Leading the development and implementation of our capability as a systems leader in involvement.
About You
You will:
· Be educated to degree level in a science subject or have relevant experience in involvement and / or relevant role in a science or healthcare field
· Have experience of working with people affected by research
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.
Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter. Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed.
About the Organisation
Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.
When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.
We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.
We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.
We’re working to improve the diversity of our team. Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.
We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities.
Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.
In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!
You may also have experience in areas such as Research, Researcher, Clinical Research, Scientific Research, Clinical Researcher, Scientific Researcher, Research and Involvement, Research and Involvement Lead, Research Lead, Lead Researcher.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Location: Shelter provides flexibility to allow home-based, Shelter Office-based or a combination of the two although regular travel throughout England and Scotland is expected
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £77,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Hours: 37.5hrs per week
Leave: 30 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays
Closing Date: Sunday 8th September at 11:30pm
About Shelter
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.
We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
About the Team
The Retail team at Shelter plays a vital role in supporting our mission and are based throughout England and Scotland.
With a network of charity shops and online retail channel, we generate income to fund our essential services and campaigns.
Our team is dynamic, passionate, and committed to making a difference in the lives of those affected by homelessness and bad housing.
From our driven shop managers to our incredible volunteers, we work collaboratively to create welcoming spaces where customers can shop with purpose, knowing that every purchase supports our cause.
About You
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to join us as Assistant Director of Retail. In this senior-level position, you will be at the forefront of driving positive change through our retail operations. Your role will be multifaceted, encompassing strategic planning, team leadership, and revenue generation.
As Assistant Director of Retail, you will lead a geographically dispersed team, fostering their personal development and ensuring alignment with our organisational culture and values.
Collaboration is key, as you'll work closely with colleagues across the income generation team and Shelter senior leadership to execute our strategy effectively.
Your role will involve devising innovative solutions for retail, implementing a robust marketing strategy, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of Shelter's retail operations, from expanding our online presence to identifying new opportunities for revenue growth. With your strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset, you will strategically manage shop operations to drive profitability and support our mission.
How to Apply
Please ensure you read the application pack in full before applying.
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement should include your responses to the SIX points in the ‘About You’ section of the job description attached to this advert. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you meet the Shelter behaviours outlined in the job description. Please ensure that the supporting statement is no more than 2 A4 pages in length.
Please note applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Please note that Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Home Based
Salary: £50,000
Hours: 35
Department: Fundraising
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Re-engage is a charity that is positive about older age and committed to fighting loneliness so that people can have social lives and friendship groups however old they are. We inspire and enable meaningful connections and shared experiences within communities across the UK for people over 75 facing loneliness and social isolation.
We are looking for a Head of Fundraising and Partnerships to join Re-engage. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will oversee the charity’s fundraising teams with responsibility for the whole range of fundraised income, as well as developing and supporting partnerships across the organisation.
With our ambition to grow over the next five years, this role will be critical to the success of Re-engage and our ability to reach more older people and reduce more loneliness.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a successful track record in at least two fundraising disciplines including major donors, corporate partnerships, individual giving, legacies and / or trust fundraising. You will have excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills, line management experience, and be used to taking a proactive approach to your work.
As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will work with colleagues to deliver the organisation’s strategy, developing the necessary plans to achieve challenging income targets and support the development of productive partnerships to enable the organisation’s growth.
Leadership
Develop and deliver the organisation’s fundraising strategy
Provide leadership to fundraising teams, including line managing team managers
Maintain quality standards, including ethical standards, in donor stewardship and fundraising communications
Communicate with colleagues sharing information to ensure you have a well-informed and well-connected team
Fundraising
- Draft fundraising applications, cases for support, proposals and reports to funders
- Work with colleagues to set, achieve and report on targets associated with funder requirements
- Work closely with colleagues in Engagement and Service Delivery to ensure fundraising and income generation support the overall strategy and direction of the organisation
- Ensure all applications are recorded on the CRM (OPUS) to support planning, delivery and reporting requirements
- Work with fundraising teams to build pipeline of funders across different strands of activity
- Build cases for support and proposals to illustrate the work of the organisation, working with colleagues in Service Delivery, Communications and Impact teams
- Grow a portfolio of current and potential major donors
Partnerships
- Work with colleagues to identify potential partners who can contribute to both fundraising and broader organisational objectives
- Develop and implement stewardship plans for funders and partners to support long-lasting and constructive relationships
- Oversee the management of successful long term relationships with partners and funders, providing advice and support to colleagues as necessary to ensure high standards of stewardship
Organisational
- Play an active role in SMT and all staff activities
- Contribute to the development of Re-engage’s strategic direction and operational plan
- Lead by example, demonstrating Re-engage’s values and expected behaviours in your work with colleagues and external stakeholders
- Ensure all fundraising activities are carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Fundraising Regulator
- Ensure compliance with VAT, GDPR and data protection regulations
- Work with colleagues to make best use of OPUS, identifying opportunities to upgrade and further develop the system to enhance the work and efficiency of the organisation
- You may be required to undertake other duties that fall within the nature of the role and responsibilities of the post and there will be occasional out of hours work required.
A full driving licence and own car is preferred, as this post will require travel across the UK as and when required, and quarterly overnight stays
Person Specification
- Significant experience in a fundraising role with demonstrable achievements in at least two fundraising disciplines including major donors, corporate partnerships, community fundraising, direct mail, legacies and trust fundraising
- Experience creating income products and packages from the needs of our beneficiaries
- Experience approaching and securing funding from a wide range of public funders, trusts and foundations, private and public sector organisations
- Experience managing and stewarding a varied portfolio of supporters whilst developing new prospects
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to nurture and develop junior talent into high performing fundraisers
- Strong relationship building skills, with the ability to engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
- A track record of growing fundraised income
- Proven ability to establish and maintain income forecasting systems and manage budgets
- Up-to-date knowledge of fundraising best practice and regulation, including GDPR
We are an equal opportunities employer
Re-engage is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging among our team of staff and to eliminating unlawful discrimination. We want the Re-engage team of staff to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
How we recruit
Diversity and inclusion are important to us. We want our team of staff to be representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. We understand that you may not meet every requirement listed, but if you feel you could make a valuable contribution to our charity, we encourage you to apply. You may be a great fit for this or another role.
We use the recruitment platform Hireful. Using Hireful allows us to reduce unconscious bias and subjectivity, and candidates experience a more skills-based recruitment process which helps us to hire the best talent for our roles
The application process includes an inbuilt anonymisation feature which removes identifiable personal data from your CV. To enable this please ensure your name you use on the application form matches exactly with that on your CV.
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The closing date is Monday 9 September at 9am
Interviews will be held on Friday 20 September
Benefits: Annual leave: 26 days plus bank holidays Remote working Flexible working Health: Bupa cash plan Pension Enhanced family friendly policies
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Job description
We seek an enthusiastic, motivated, and highly organized administrator to provide admin support for our Inclusive Cycling team. You will help people from diverse backgrounds, including those excluded due to age, ethnicity, economic disadvantage, disability, or health issues, to access the benefits of cycling.
You will act as a friendly, reassuring first point of contact providing support for those seeking our services. As a part of a small team of colleagues, you will work to ensure the smooth running of our services and play a key role in assisting the promotion of our activities. You will be in charge of keeping accurate records on our database so that we can report to our funders.
While your role will primarily be office-based, you will have the opportunity to go out and engage with our projects, meet the people we work with, and witness first-hand the positive impacts of our work. Additionally, you will have the chance to help shape our direction as we develop and grow as a team.
Whilst you will have at least some previous administration or customer service experience, a positive attitude, willingness to learn, attention to detail and excellent customer service skills are most important.
Key responsibilities
- Serve as the primary contact for public inquiries (phone, email, online) and assist with requests, bookings, and customer service.
- Coordinate with colleagues to manage activities, events, and bookings for venues, freelancers, and volunteers.
- Troubleshoot issues with service users, freelancers, and volunteers.
- Maintain accurate records using our database and IT systems; assist staff with information requests and system use.
- Ensure data security, hygiene, and GDPR compliance.
- Provide invoicing and financial details to the Finance team.
- Schedule maintenance for loan bikes and arrange their transportation.
- Order tools, equipment, and office supplies, and manage office logistics (e.g., meetings, storage of donated bikes).
Person specification
Essential
- Strong customer service skills with a friendly telephone manner and confident communication (spoken and written).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and office management applications, with a willingness to learn new databases and software.
- Ability and willingness to learn confident use of databases and different software types.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and highly organized, with the ability to stay calm under pressure.
- Reliable, punctual, and numerate.
- Friendly, compassionate, and approachable, committed to equality, diversity, and accessibility, as well as continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Some administration/office assistant/customer service experience.
- Experience in creating and updating records and databases with personnel, financial or other data.
- Basic knowledge of GDPR and cybersecurity.
- Knowledge of cycling issues and their relevance to environmental, health, transport and social inclusion agendas.
Why join us?
- 32 days paid leave in each holiday year (incl. public holidays)
- 5% matched contribution to pension
- Company Sick Pay
- Staff discount on refurbished bike (or Cycle to Work scheme for new bike)
- Free cycle training
- Free annual bike service
- Techscheme
- Team building meetings and socials
- Professional development opportunities
About Life Cycle
We work with people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds at every stage of their cycling journey: From learning to ride, to building a career in the cycle industry.
We know that with the right support, anyone can benefit from bikes. We help thousands of people each year by providing:
- Bikes that are safe, smooth and fun to ride.
- Cycle training for all ages and abilities.
- Cycling activities for people with additional needs.
- Industry-accredited training for the public - and people in prison.
Our vision
A world with clean air and healthier people, where cycling is the chosen mode of transport, for most people, for short daily journeys.
Our mission
To help more people experience the benefits of cycling – transforming lives and the environment.
To apply
Please apply via the application form on our website.
Deadline: 6th September
Interviews: 24th or 25th September
Start date: As soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.