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We have an exciting new opportunity for a Head of Fundraising to join our Income Generation team. Primarily, this new role will have direct responsibility for growing and managing our Individual Giving income streams within the Fundraising team, but will also have managerial responsibility for the Corporate, Community & Events income streams. The role will provide leadership and support to motivate and inspire team members to drive income.

The role will also play a crucial part in contributing to the success of the wider organisation, representing fundraising at the Heads of Service meetings.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in fundraising in the charity/not for profit sector, managerial experience, a proven record of meeting and exceeding targets and KPI’s, and excellent communication skills.

Would you like to be part of a young and vibrant charity that is dedicated to supporting those who have been bereaved by suicide?

Do you want to be on the frontline, helping people through the emotional impact of their loss or offering information and guidance on some of the practical issues they may be facing?

We looking for someone to join our team of Suicide Bereavement Advisers who are the first port of call for people looking for support following their loss.

It is a hybrid role with a 60/40 split between working in our office in Westminster and from home.

About the role

As a Suicide Bereavement Advisor you will be:

• Answering calls and emails to our helpline
• Providing empathy, validation and a listening ear to enable people to open up about their loss
• Offering guidance on practical issues they are facing
• Signposting them to our resources or to other organisations that may be able to help
• Where appropriate, referring them to our Counselling Service and helping them to fill in the application form
• Supporting other members of the team with the calls they take
• Logging all contacts in our database (HubSpot), complying with data protection principles
• Contributing to the ongoing development of our services

This is a very rewarding role within a small, friendly and hardworking team which is committed to providing the highest quality support to our clients.

About you

You will have experience of working on a helpline or a client-facing role, ideally in the area of mental health; or you may be studying to be a counsellor.

Key attributes we are looking for include:

• A warm, empathic manner
• An ability to listen without judgement
• Calmness when dealing with people in distressing or challenging situations
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• An enthusiasm to learn and to develop knowledge and skills
• Confidence in using digital technology
• Attention to detail, especially when it comes to record keeping

You will live within commuting distance of our office in Westminster.

We are committed to Equality Diversity and Inclusion and as such are actively seeking candidates of all backgrounds to represent the diverse population of people that we serve.

Training will be given to the right candidates.

StreetGames is a charity passionate about harnessing the power of sport to change the lives of young people and their communities. Through our work with 1,500 trusted local community organisations, StreetGames addresses some of the most pressing issues faced by young people growing up in underserved communities, including poor mental health, food poverty, crime and lack of employment opportunities. We do this by delivering ‘Doorstep Sport’ at the right time, in the right place, in the right style, at the right price and by the right people. Doorstep Sport aims to make sport accessible to everyone regardless of their income and social circumstance.

About the role

• The post holder will be responsible for developing and delivering a workforce development plan to grow and maintain a workforce to enable an all year-round multi-sport offer in our priority places.
• The post holder will be responsible for leading the design, development and delivery of the StreetGames Workforce Development offer for the network of over 400 locally trusted organisations (LTOs) in London & the Southeast.
• The post holder will work with LTOs in the StreetGames network to enable them able to access workforce development opportunities that helps them to build capability and capacity, so they are better able to utilise the power of sport to transform young lives & underserved communities – which is core to the StreetGames mission and collective End Game.
• The post holder will work together with the StreetGames training academy and the network support teams to ensure that all LTOs in the network can access the StreetGames core offer appropriate to their workforce needs.
• The post holder will be supported by and work closely with the Development Director of London & Southeast, the Sport 4 Good Development Manager, National Training Academy and the wider StreetGames team.
• The post holder will adopt a ‘learning approach’ and regularly gather, and share, learning and good practice with LTOs and other strategic stakeholders from across the region. The post holder will require a blend of interpersonal skills, youth work, workforce development and sport specific knowledge.
• The post holder will showcase and demonstrate the positive impact that the StreetGames Training Academy & Workforce Development programmes will have on the network of locally trusted organisations to cement our reputation as an action-taking & doing national charity.
• The post holder will work with other regional leads and the central team to review, evolve, innovate and create our training academy offer to ensure it grows and develops so we can continue to meet the needs of our network & our young people in and out of our main priority places.
• The post holder will be required to engage and support LTOs through a range of approaches, including digital engagements and face-to-face meetings.
• The post holder will work with the fundraising and sustainability lead to review potential pipelines for more investment to deliver more training and workforce development opportunities across the region.
• The post holder will prioritise workforce development in our main priority places (Brent, Tower Hamlets, Barking, Lambeth, Haringey, Thanet) but also make sure organisations from elsewhere can still access a quality training and workforce offer to help them support young people through Doorstep Sport delivery.

A full description of the role responsibilities and desired experience, knowledge & skills can be found in the attached job pack.

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Great work-life balance
• Access to free counselling and support services Enhanced family friendly benefits
• Company socials Eye care allowance Cycle scheme
• Pension scheme of up to 8% employer contributions 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 2 Volunteering days per year

Location: St Albans & District Foodbank (SADFB)
Salary: £37,500 FTE, pro rata (£20,000 - £25,000 PA)
Hours: 20/25 hours per week, with one Saturday a month (9:30am - 12:30pm)
Flexible Working | Reports to: CEO

About Us
St Albans & District Foodbank (SADFB) is an independent charity and a member of the Trussell Trust Foodbank network. Our mission is to prevent or relieve poverty in the local area. With the help of over 130 volunteers, we provide vital food and welfare support to those in need. We’re looking for a dedicated Wellbeing & Engagment Coordinator to join our team and help our clients on their journey to self-sufficiency.

Role Overview
In this role, you will take a holistic approach to supporting clients, helping them engage with third-party agencies to address the broader issues contributing to food insecurity. You'll work closely with referral partners, community groups, and volunteers to offer personalised, non-judgemental support. Your focus will be on empowering clients to overcome challenges, improve their well-being, and become more self-sufficient.

Key Responsibilities

• Build trust with clients by providing personalised, respectful, and non-judgemental support.
• Work with partner agencies to identify clients with additional support needs and refer them to appropriate services.
• Train and support volunteers to identify clients' welfare needs and engage with SADFB’s services.
• Maintain strong relationships with support agencies, ensuring effective signposting and referrals.
• Attend local events and forums to promote SADFB’s services and raise awareness.
• Create and distribute materials to help volunteers with signposting.
• Monitor and report on client outcomes, service effectiveness, and equal opportunities.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed to create a safe environment for both clients and volunteers.

About You You’ll have experience working in social care, mental health, or community support, ideally within the voluntary, community, or social enterprise sector (VCSE). You’ll be a great communicator with the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of clients, volunteers, and partner organisations. You’ll be passionate about making a positive impact and supporting people from all walks of life.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills and experience building effective relationships.
• Experience in social care, mental health, or community support.
• Ability to collaborate across organisations and support volunteers.
• Proficiency in IT tools like Word and Excel, with experience in data collection and reporting.
• Excellent communication skills with a compassionate, non-judgemental approach.
• Ability to work with diverse and marginalised communities.
• Creative and adaptable, with a focus on achieving positive client outcomes.

Why Join Us? At SADFB, we offer flexible working and the opportunity to make a real difference in your community. You’ll be part of a passionate, supportive team dedicated to empowering people to overcome food insecurity and improve their lives.

For more information on the role refer to the attached job description.

Turn2us is a national charity tackling financial insecurity. We work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to equity, inclusion and diversity and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team. If, like us, you believe everyone has the right to have enough to live on, and you are ambitious about eradicating poverty, join us and build your career with a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all.

As the Programmes Assistant at Turn2us, you’ll be a vital member of the Edinburgh Trust team within our Programmes & Partnerships Directorate. Your work will support the Head of Edinburgh Trust, allowing them to focus on strategic initiatives related to poverty reduction, co-production, and community engagement. The role includes a variety of tasks such as managing the Head’s diary and inbox, coordinating meetings, and maintaining an efficient filing system for key documents across the programmes portfolio. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to engage with exciting initiatives, connect with diverse stakeholders, and expand your knowledge and experience in areas like programme management and community support, all while contributing to our mission of tackling financial insecurity.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in administration or a similar role, with strong skills in diary management. You should possess excellent organisational and time management abilities, enabling you to effectively juggle multiple tasks. We are looking for someone who is adaptable, proactive, empathetic, and skilled in communication and collaboration. An open-minded approach and the ability to devise creative solutions to administrative challenges are essential.

We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. Please note that all employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 4 days a month.

Some roles may be required to be in the office more often than others and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting at Turn2us.

Please note that all job offers are subject to 2 – 3 satisfactory references and a disclosure satisfactory to Turn2us from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

Closing date: 11/11/2024

1st interview date: 21/11/2024

About Nordoff and Robbins

We stand for music and believe in the value of music for all people in our society. Every day we use the power of music to enrich the lives of people affected by life-limiting illness, trauma, isolation, social exclusion or disability.

Our goal is to bring more people together through the power of music. We can only do this if we pioneer creative new approaches to marketing, communications and digital that help us engage more people and grow our fundraising.

We need courageous, curious, agile, innovative change makers and music lovers like you to make this happen.  This role is your chance to help us achieve our ambitious goal of transforming more people’s lives through music.

The culture

If you want to work at a charity with people and music at its heart; that is committed to providing an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace full of inspiring colleagues who work tirelessly to put those we exist to serve front and centre of everything we do; if you want to work collaboratively with integrity and kindness and are willing to come with us on a journey as we work together and collectively come to work with strong backs, soft fronts and wild hearts, we could be your next team.

Could this be the place for you?

If you are values driven, courageous, curious, agile, flexible, enthusiastic and future focused (without losing sight of the here and now), if you can bring positivity and accountability to your work, if you strive for brilliance, challenges excite you and if you would speak with passion and dedication about our cause we want to hear from you!

About the role

Music Services is the delivery arm of Nordoff Robbins and encompasses the provision of music therapy and related activities including education, training and research. The Music Services Administrator will work  closely with the Country and Regional Managers of our East & West of Scotland and Southwest England/South Wales teams, and alongside other Music Services Administrators to ensure that the admin function is well run, organised, efficient and effective, and that clients, visitors and callers have a positive experience when they spend time with us.  We need someone who can also support the essential data evaluation and impact assessment activities of the Music Services team, underpinning the music therapy delivery data needs of the organisation.

Many of our clients lead challenging lives and include vulnerable children and adults. This role is therefore subject to a basic DBS/PVG check.

We are also looking for you to:

· Be a confident, clear, honest communicator, able to speak to a variety of internal and external stakeholders

· Have a collaborative work ethic and ability to engage positively with all stakeholders 

· Have a professional approach and ability to work without close supervision 

· Produce work with accuracy, diligence and attention to detail 

· Effectively use Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

· Have experience in using online databases

· Be mission-led and values driven, putting the client front and centre of what we do

· Be flexible, adaptable, proactive, thoughtful, decisive and recognise opportunities for improvement and share these with the team.

What we offer:

· A varied workload, including involvement in our music therapy delivery data nationwide alongside work within our three of our regional teams.

· Direct support from and working alongside both regional management teams

· The ability to work flexibly and remotely in this role.

3 best things about the job (in our humble opinion)

· You will be witnessing many examples of the impact of music therapy, as you engage with therapists across the U.K., and develop an understanding of how music therapy services function in a wide range of settings.

· You will be fully supported as you learn and develop in the role and able to learn from very experienced colleagues

· You will get to work with different areas of the organisation.

Don’t worry, you don’t need to be musical, but you do need to be able to work cross-organisationally with colleagues in all areas of the charity and especially music therapists to help bring awareness of our mission, vision and achievements to the world.

· A salary of £28,098.40 per annum

· Pension scheme

· 31 days annual leave

· EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

· Home-based, with occasional travel to the Edinburgh/Glasgow areas

· Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work

· A true People First charity with training and career development at our core

· An inclusive culture – and lots of music!

· This role is full time, working 5 days per week

We have a firm set of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB) principles and values that we all commit to:

1: ACCESSIBLE TO ALL

Understanding the / Removing any barriers (including barriers in communication methods) to becoming a client, colleague, trustee, student, volunteer, supporter doner or any user/contributor to the services of Nordoff Robbins.

2: PROVIDING EQUITY OF OPPORTUNITY

Giving everyone the right tools and access for salary, promotions, roles, responsibilities, learning, development, and access to a Music Therapist for those at most need.

3: DIVERSE ENGAGEMENT

Reaching our audiences in a multitude of ways including by having conversations with them, and meeting them where they are – be that through services, communications, events, research, resources etc.

4: BE FREE FROM DISCRIMINATION

To ensure we have fair practices, and allow people to speak out, question and challenge language, actions and behaviours of NR as an organisation and those who represent it and to provide channels for them to do so safely.

5: BE VIGILENT, PROACTIVE AND RESPONSIVE

To instil a culture of continual listening, evolving, and learning from people including our clients, their families and our colleagues and students

(Internally titled Senior Community Fundraiser)
Salary: £27,800 per annum
Location: Milton Hospice - CB24 6AB
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern:  Monday-Friday, flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends based on business needs.
Contract: Permanent

If you can demonstrate these 3 key qualities we would love to hear from you!

• A desire to make a difference to families in Cambridgeshire and West Essex
• A great communicator with experience of building long-standing relationships
• Enthusiastic, willing and ready for an exciting challenge where no two days are the same

As a member of the Community Fundraising Team you will contribute to the development and implementation of the wider Community Fundraising strategy, working with colleagues to embed a culture for fundraising success and support across the wider organisation.

You will be responsible for contributing to the team income target, growing and maintaining relationships with existing supporters, and developing new relationships and opportunities within Cambridgeshire and parts of West Essex.

You will inspire and motivate a variety of supporters to reach their fundraising goals effectively and efficiently through building great relationships and offering first-class support. You will be focused on uplifting income and spotting fundraising opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

• Organising and supporting fundraising events.
• Engaging with local communities to raise money and awareness 
• Proactively seeking out new fundraising opportunities.
• Working as a part of a wider team, contributing ideas and examples of fundraising success.
• Meeting income targets to ensure we can continue to support families across Cambridgeshire and East Anglia
• Reporting on budgets for your area and keeping an up to date pipeline of expected income
• Maintaining accurate supporter records on our fundraising database
• Delivering talks and presentations to organisations to secure long term support
• Stewardship; through telephone calls, emails, letters, meetings and presentations you will correspond with a diverse range of fundraisers and develop an understanding of how our supporters like to be communicated with individually
• Managing our group of fundraising volunteers

*A full UK Driving License and use of own car is essential for this role*

The benefits

• Enhanced holiday plus holiday purchase scheme
• Flexible / hybrid working
• Employee wellbeing support scheme
• Free eye tests & Cycle to work scheme
• Employer pension scheme (up to 7% employer contribution) inc. life assurance cover
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

The organisation

East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) ensure the best possible quality of life and make every moment count for children and families across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.  Our family-centred approach includes specialist nursing care, symptom management nursing, short breaks, wellbeing activities, therapies, care at end of life, bereavement support, counselling and volunteer services in the family home; all meeting the individual needs of the child, young person and whole family.

In 2020, all three of our hospices; The Nook (Norfolk), The Treehouse (Ipswich) and Milton (Cambridge) were rated OUTSTANDING by the Care Quality Commission.

Our people are central to our success. We have a talented workforce of staff and volunteers in Care, Fundraising, Retail, Facilities, IT, Finance, Marketing & Communications and Human Resources.

We employ around 400 employees and have more than 1,800 volunteers across the organisation, including 49 shops and a Retail Distribution Centre.

Closing date: 12th November 2024 at 23:59 BST.

Interested?

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

Diversity statement

At EACH we believe in fostering a workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion where differences are embraced. We are actively seeking talent from all walks of life, recognising that diversity drives innovation, creativity and success.

Join us on a journey to create a more inclusive workplace, where everyone has equal opportunities to grow, contribute and succeed. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for opportunities at EACH and adjustments will be made to facilitate the application and selection process.

Please note:

EACH reserves the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to appointment.

It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group.

EACH has a legal responsibility to ensure that its employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Therefore, if you are made an offer of employment, this will be subject to verification that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work.

No agencies please.

At Makespace, our mission is to revive, repurpose and transform empty and underused spaces across Oxfordshire into affordable, community-driven places. We are committed to nurturing connection and support for social enterprises, creatives, makers and fostering a more inclusive and connected local economy.

Our agenda is spatial justice - we believe everyone has the right to safe, affordable, secure and beautiful spaces in which to work, organise and celebrate. We use meanwhile as a lever to unlock spaces, and as a catalyst to bring about long-term, community place-based renewal, building towards community ownership.

The Advocacy and Communications Director will lead Makespace’s advocacy and external communications, to influence systemic change across the community/social enterprise sector and deliver transformational, multi-generational change in line with our strategy. The role will deepen engagement with local and national partners and stakeholders, building on the success of Makespace’s neighbourhood level projects as the organisation moves into the next phase of development. A key part of the role is translating the learning and impact from our hub spaces into compelling advocacy and communications campaigns.

This role is a new position designed to strengthen our senior leadership team, working closely with the Executive Director and Operations Director to guide the strategic direction of the organisation.

The King's Trust

We've changed our name from The Prince's Trust to The King’s Trust. Rest assured, the support we offer young people remains the same. This change marks an exciting new chapter for us, and we hope you'll continue supporting us to transform young lives.

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Picture yourself alongside our Outreach and Marketing wizards and our customer service champions. Together, we're on a mission to ensure our young people aren't just safe but also revved up and fully immersed in their journey with us here at The King's Trust.

Could you become their personal champion? Imagine peeling back the layers to discover what's holding them back so that you can unlock their potential for astonishing progress.  Imagine having your own group of young people to support who will turn to you for that one-on-one support, guidance, and maybe just a nudge in the right direction.

Safety always comes first, so keeping a watchful eye on safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection is part of the deal! You’ll be the guiding force that empowers our delivery partners and service providers to reach for the stars.  Together, we will ensure every young person embarks on a remarkable journey, experiencing the extraordinary and achieving the dreams they've aspired to.

You’ll lead personal development sessions that take our foundation programmes to new heights. Whether it's in person or via a virtual session on MS Teams, some of these activities will be in the great outdoors and enjoying our wonderful green spaces. You won’t be sitting behind a screen every day, there will be some travel required to relevant local areas to support the delivery of these exciting programmes as well as programme visits.  However, it’s not all fun and games, keeping things on point means meticulously recording info and data about our young superstars, volunteers, or partners. It's all about making sure every step of their journey aligns perfectly with our funding contracts.

At The Trust, we're strong advocates for fostering an inclusive workplace where everybody feels seen, and it would be fantastic if you share that passion too.  Your mission? Making a positive impact by implementing a local action plan that harmonises with our big-picture EDI goals.

Be prepared for anything and everything. Alongside all these exciting responsibilities, you might even find yourself wearing different hats and stepping up when needed.

Ready to bring your A-game? Let's make every day count and create a brighter future for our young people of the future!

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people who can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion and an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 

Safeguarding 

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

30 hours per week / Permanent / £31,220 per annum, pro rata

Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Donor Engagement Officer to join our Fundraising and Communications Team, which brings funding in for our services and works to raise our profile. The team run marketing and fundraising campaigns and support the wider organisation through internal and external communications.

In delivering the role, you will grow our fundraised income through donations and fundraising, along with being responsible for nurturing relationships with our existing supporters and developing new ones.

You will maintain our Customer Relationship Management (CRM), carry out email marketing and be responsible for our fundraising materials. You'll support our marketing and fundraising campaigns and create compelling content that drives engagement.

In addition, you will also create and deliver impactful communications that support promotional and fundraising activities and campaigns.

The role will be based onsite at our Hove office, with some travel across Sussex and Surrey. Hybrid working considered with one-two days working from home.

Please download the job profile for full role details.

ABOUT YOU: We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

This is a dynamic and varied role; you will already have experience of working as part of a marketing or fundraising team. You'll have experience of working with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) databases, email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp, and have the ability to segment and design effective and engaging supporter journeys.

You will have proven experience of generating income from supporters, meeting fundraising targets and delivering objectives set as part of a fundraising strategy. Effective communication, organisational skills, and the ability to cultivate and manage internal and external relationships are essential.

In addition, you will have experience of managing social media channels and basic knowledge of other digital marketing, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Routes To Roots was formed to meet the identified needs of those experiencing or effected by homelessness across Poole. Providing individuals with a daily hot meal, social interaction and access to additional health and wellbeing support.

As a Project Worker at The Genesis Day Centre, Poole, you will play a vital role in providing support and assistance to individuals who are homeless and vulnerably housed.

You will contribute to the daily serving of food as well as the successful implementation of support groups and programmes. Working within a small team of staff and volunteers you will help address the immediate needs of homeless individuals, whilst promoting long-term solutions and empowerment. A faith based charity, the organisation seeks to provide the daily essentials in addition to ongoing support and signposting.

Main Duties

• Offer emotional support, guidance, and advocacy to help meet the immediate needs of individuals presenting at The Genesis Centre as well as navigating them through their homelessness journey.
• Empower and motivate individuals through 1-1's and groups.
• To work with multiple agencies based both at the Gensis Centre and externally to ensure effective and efficient collaborative working
• Identify and coordinate appropriate group sessions that provide support and encourage the growth of networks and peer support.
• To contribute to the daily delivery of the Genesis Centre offer including organising, preparing and serving meals as well as providing access to provision including washing and laundry facilities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, including progress notes, incidents and attendance records, whilst ensuring compliance with data protection and confidentiality policies

Experience

• Working collaboratively with multiple agencies to provide client focused support
• Working with people affected by homelessness and the risk of homelessness
• Managing/participating in community projects
• Facilitating support groups 
• Working with vulnerable adults
• Working knowledge of Microsoft packages and database systems

Care about community? Good at making connections?

Community Catalysts CIC is a busy, buzzy social enterprise that tries hard to live up to its name. We’re working in partnership with Wiltshire Council and need an energetic, and imaginative person to coordinate things for us.

As our Project Coordinator, you’ll lead the Wiltshire Community Micro-enterprise Project. In this role, you will connect with and support local people, helping them develop very small enterprises that offer innovative care and support in their communities. You will deliver an enterprise development programme, carefully established over more than ten years, ensuring that local people can choose care and support that suits them best, from a wide range of creative options.

The initial focus is in the Western region of Wiltshire, where you’ll connect with people in Trowbridge, Westbury, Warminster, Melksham, Devizes and the surrounding rural areas. You’ll build partnerships with leading community organisations to strengthen and grow local support systems.

To thrive in this role you must:

• Be full of energy and passion to run a project, growing community resources that make a difference to others
• Have a background in community development or an understanding of the world of care
• Be a natural connector – able to work confidently with all sorts of people and instinctively join up dots that are sometimes less than obvious
• Be able to spot what people are good at and nurture it, helping them contribute meaningfully to the community.

Ready to make a difference? Check out our website for more on how you can be part of this exciting journey with us. You’ll be employed by Community Catalysts and based in the Wiltshire area. Follow the link to download an application pack

Closing date for applications is 5.00pm on 6th November 2024 and interviews will take place on 13th November 2024 in Trowbridge. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community.

Prospectus are excited to be working with UK for UNHCR to help them recruit for a New Business Lead – Corporate Partnerships to join their team. UK for UNHCR is the UN Refugee Agency’s national partner for the United Kingdom. They help refugees by advocating for their protection and raising funds that help UNHCR deliver humanitarian relief to displaced families across the globe. They are apolitical and believe that every person fleeing conflict and persecution has the right to seek protection, regardless of their race, religion, nationality, political affiliation, or social group.

Thanks to their UK supporters, UNHCR teams can deliver humanitarian relief to families left with no one else to turn to. From rushing life-saving aid to civilians fleeing the frontlines of conflict, to ongoing care, such as education and healthcare, for families whose lives may remain in limbo for years.

This role is offered on a flexible full-time 18 months contract basis paying a salary between £44,865 to £49,848 per annum with flexible hybrid working arrangements at their London office.

This newly created new role will be responsible for securing high-value, seven-figure (financial and non-financial) partnerships with corporate entities that protect and empower refugees globally. The post holder will lead the prospecting cycle: from first meeting, through to opportunity development, through to negotiation and contracting. They will oversee the development and implementation of strategic partnership prospecting, manage relationships with key corporate prospects, and line manage a Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer.

They are looking for someone with a demonstrable track record of securing seven-figure corporate partnerships and developing new business strategies. They are looking for a candidate with demonstrable success across all types of corporate support, including grant-based, brand-led, pro bono, in-kind and employee engagement. They are looking for someone with demonstrable experience of working with multiple stakeholders in a complex, multi-cultural and international environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in business development in an international development or humanitarian organisation.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. 

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon. 

Salary range £53,000 – £57,000 per annum | 35 hours per week | Permanent

Hybrid working pattern (2 days in the office) 

About us

Women and Girls Network (WGN) was established in 1987 and has spent over 30 years supporting women and girls across London affected by gendered violence. This includes childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, rape, prostitution (including trafficking and sexual exploitation), female genital mutilation (FGM), and so-called ‘honour’ based crimes such as forced marriage.

Our goal is to promote, preserve, and restore the mental health and wellbeing of women and girls, to empower them to make a total and sustainable recovery from the experiences of violence. VAWG crimes, which include domestic abuse, rape, sexual assault, stalking, and harassment, accounted for 20% of total police recorded crime in England and Wales between 2022 and 2023. Do you want to make a difference? If so, read on.

About the role

We are excited to be advertising this newly created role as part of WGN’s growth. This role will be the lead on the finance function. Reporting into the Director of Finance and Resources, the role works closely with stakeholders across the organisation including executive leadership, with a specific focus on working closely with the Director and external auditors. The role will have two direct reports – Finance Business Partner and Senior Finance Officer. This is a hands-on role and will have full responsibility for the finance function on a day to day and medium-term basis. The Financial Controller is to lead on all financial systems set up and upgrades.

Although the organisation is well established, this is a growing sector, and the organisation has gone through rapid change over the past few years and is therefore offering the right candidate a great opportunity to deliver change and make a real difference to WGN’s staff and clients. 

Role Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the management and development of the Finance Business Partner and Senior Finance Officer.
• Preparing the year-end statutory accounts and liaising with external auditors.
• Responsible for ensuring that all financial controls are implemented and adhered to within the organisation, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Supporting non-finance colleagues and stakeholders in understanding all requirements related to the funding agreements.
• Leading the month-end process with the support of the Finance Business Partner and the Senior Finance Officer.
• Leading on all financial systems set up and upgrades.
• Ensuring that all restricted funds are used in accordance with the funding agreements.
• Responsible for treasury and investment management across the organisation.
• Ensuring all payroll payments are made on time.
• Leading the procurement function across the organisation.

About you

If you are someone who has strong financial reporting, budget setting, and year end processing skills, with a keen eye on details and drive to facilitate change and enhance the finance function this role would be for you. 

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience in working with the charity sector in a similar role for at least two years.
• Work well with non-finance colleagues and trustees in delivering key financial reports in an easy-to-understand manner.
• Be a qualified accountant.
• Be comfortable working in a hands-on environment

A commitment to WGN’s goals is key requirement, as well as a pro-active and collaborative working approach.

Interview details

Interviews are expected to take place in the week commencing 18th November, however, please note that dates may be subject to change. 

Further Information

Employee benefits are competitive for our sector and size and can be found on our website or can be requested from the HR team.

We welcome and encourage applications from women of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, Minority and Ethnic communities.

This post is subject to satisfactory references, DBS check, and social media check.

WGN is an equal opportunities employer.

The above post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1