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Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for a Community Key Worker
Salary: £22,000 - £26,000
Location: Keyworking across Basildon and Thurrock. Must attend our main office once a week in Chelmsford
Contract: Fixed Term until 31st March 2026 (with possibility of extension)
Hours p/w Full Time 35hrs per week
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police & Prison Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
Are you an excellent relationship builder who can work with women and a diverse range of delivery partners to ensure that she meets her potential and successfully progresses through and beyond her probation supervision? Can you meet a women wherever she is at in her journey and work with her to create an individualised support package that gives her the best chance of breaking the cycle of offending?
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for a feminist organisation who understand that supporting women in the criminal justice system requires a specialist and gendered approach? Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability?
In your role as a Community Keyworker, you will be working with women involved in the Criminal Justice System; those on Probation in the Community and those women being released from Prison as part of their Post Sentence Supervision; providing some in-reach and ‘Through the Gate’ support. You will be working in a team of Community Keyworkers in your region. Each Keyworker will provide holistic one to one community support to women with a variety of needs.
About You:
Are you a strong believer in advocating for others? Are you empathetic, patient and determined? Then this opportunity could be right for you.
The Minerva London service provides holistic, trauma-informed support for women in touch with the Criminal Justice System. We do this through offering dedicated one to one support, safer women’s centre spaces and specialist interventions and partnerships.
To be successful as the Community Key Worker you will need the below experience and skills.
You will be working in a supportive, friendly, and welcoming team whilst having oversight of a caseload of women, who may be under the supervision of the National Probation Service or in custody, enhancing the offer of holistic support and advocacy services available to them throughout their journey.
Building relationships with other statutory and non-statutory agencies in local communities is vital to build referral pathways and provide a whole system approach to supporting individuals.
To carry out this work you will meet women in the community in your designated borough and co-locate with other agencies including the National Probation Service, as well as regularly attending Advance’s North London vibrant Women’s Centre/office space.
You will be a creative self-starter who will support the service and look for innovative solutions to support clients with complex needs. You are confident professional relationship builder and has good awareness of Safeguarding procedures. Strong Administration skills and understanding of compliant behaviours also experience of supporting. With good knowledge of the criminal justice system and awareness of other support provisions.
- Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
- A 35-hour working week
- An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!) if working a 35 a hour week.
- Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
- Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee eye-care scheme
- Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
- Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
- Organisation wide away days
- Thorough induction and training
- Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have any additional needs,please email talent and the Talent Acquisition Team will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe.
We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As the Volunteering Officer for Hammersmith and Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea Hospital’s you will lead important aspects of our volunteer journey, including the initial attraction and on-boarding of new volunteers and being the first port of call for people interested in volunteering or working with us to engage volunteers.
You will provide the administrative backbone of the team, ensuring that everything is well organised and coordinated to provide the best possible experience for everyone who engages with us. Day to day you will manage systems which support how we work and relationships with people, establishing links with volunteers, hospital staff and contacts from within our local communities.
You will work with the Volunteering Manager as a team to ensure that our volunteering opportunities provide mutual benefit to the volunteer and to our beneficiaries.
We fund better hospital buildings and facilities, pioneering research and advanced medical equipment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.
Job title: Service Coordinator (Mental Health and Wellbeing)
Post no: 621
Working base: Bedford Wellbeing Centre, Woburn Rd, Bedford
Hours: 12 hrs per week
Working pattern: 2 days per week tbc (Monday – Friday), 6 hrs per day (10.00am – 4.00pm)
Contract: Fixed term until 31st August 2025
Salary: £24,720 per annum FTE (£8,017.30 per annum Actual)
About the Role
This role offers an exciting opportunity to join our Bedford Mental Health Prevention service for adults which aims to improve people’s mental wellbeing, raise aspirations and enhance confidence.
As Service Coordinator you will be responsible for implementing working recovery models and coordinating the operational plans for the service to ensure that people are able to manage their mental health, move through their recovery journeys and achieve positive outcomes.
Along with coordinating service delivery to meet its aims, objectives and Key Performance Indicators, you will also line manage the service Recovery Workers and lead on recruitment, onboarding and management of volunteers in the service.
Additionally you will conduct assessments of individual’s suitability for the service, leading on more complex cases and guiding people through the range of available interventions that can support them to achieve the outcomes that matter to them.
In addition to managing the day-to-day delivery of the service you will also contribute to the direct provision of the service by leading and facilitating group sessions where needed and by offering informal 1-2-1 mental health and wellbeing support that reduces the chance that people will fall through gaps, be isolated and ensuring the right support and the right time that manages a range of needs.
You will lead opportunities to support events in the community to raise awareness of our services and to build links with local organisations and agencies.
You will need to be empathetic and deliver a person-centred approach in a non-judgemental way, collaborating with people to empower and engage them. SUN facilitators will have regular supervision and support in this role along with appropriate training.
Entitlements/benefits:
- 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
- Optional Health Plan
- Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
- In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
- Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)
If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.
Closedown: 5pm Thursday 12th December 2024
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP
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.
Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.
Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
No agencies please.
Chief Executive – Providence House
Location: Battersea, London
Salary: £40,000 per annum + 5% pension contribution
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Are you a passionate and inspiring leader ready to shape the future of a thriving youth and community charity? Providence House, a Christian charity with over 60 years’ experience of serving the communities of Battersea, south London, is looking for an inspiring Chief Executive to lead its mission to empower local children, young people and families.
We’re looking for someone with:
- A personal Christian faith, aligned with our mission and values.
- Proven leadership experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector.
- A track record in strategic leadership, operational management and income generation.
- Exceptional relational and communication skills to collaborate with our team, Trustees, funders, partners and the wider community.
This is an opportunity to bring your vision, expertise and faith to a role where you’ll make a real difference.
For the Job Application Pack, visit our website (google us).
Do contact Ian Smith, Chair of Trustees for an informal chat about this role (his email is in the Job Application Pack.
Closing Date: 9.00am, Monday, 13th January 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for a Community Key Worker
Salary: £20,000 - £26,000
Location: Thames Valley (Berkshire, may be required to work across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire)
Contract: Fixed Term until 31st March 2026 (with possible extension
Hours: 28 per week
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
Are you an excellent relationship builder who can work with women and a diverse range of delivery partners to ensure that she meets her potential and successfully progresses through and beyond her probation supervision? Can you meet a women wherever she is at in her journey and work with her to create an individualised support package that gives her the best chance of breaking the cycle of offending?
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for a feminist organisation who understand that supporting women in the criminal justice system requires a specialist and gendered approach? Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability?
In your role as a Community Keyworker, you will be working with women involved in the Criminal Justice System; those on Probation in the Community and those women being released from Prison as part of their Post Sentence Supervision; providing some in-reach and ‘Through the Gate’ support. You will be working in a team of Community Keyworkers in your region. Each Keyworker will provide holistic one to one community support to women with a variety of needs.
About You:
To be successful as the Community Key Worker you will need the below experience and skills.
You will need to hold a UK driving licence with access to car that can be used for work purposes. A creative self-starter who will support the service and look for innovative solutions to support clients with complex needs. You are confident professional relationship builder with have good awareness of Safeguarding procedures. Strong Administration skills and understanding of compliant behaviours also, experience of supporting. With good knowledge of the criminal justice system and awareness of other support provisions within the Kent
How to apply:
Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.
Closing Date for Applications: Friday 6th September 2024
Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
A 35-hour working week
An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
Pension scheme
Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Employee eye-care scheme
Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
Organisation wide away days
Thorough induction and training
Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the and they will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
The Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Officer will work alongside the Head of Income, Partnerships and Communications to help deliver Rising Sun’s fundraising targets during this exciting period of growth for the charity.
The main focus of the role is finding, attracting and stewarding new funders to help deliver Rising Sun’s life changing services. You will write compelling funding proposals that demonstrate the impact of our services and how we meet funders’ requirements. You will build strong relationships with grant officers from various foundations, providing regular updates and communicating challenges, solutions and successes as appropriate to develop our reputation as an effective, reliable and trustworthy organisation. Alongside this you will be nurturing our existing portfolio of funders to help prioritise multi-year funding.
Working with you in the Fundraising Team will be the Head of Income, Partnerships and Communications, Trusts and Foundations Officer, Community Fundraising Officer and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Team. As part of the team you will help to develop fundraising materials such as case studies, impact reports and cases for support.
We are looking for a proactive and organised individual who loves building and nurturing relationships and has a passion for fundraising. In addition, you will have excellent writing skills and experience of generating income from trusts and foundations to grow our income from this stream. As part of our committed team of approximately 50 staff, you will be contributing to the invaluable work of the Rising Sun and making a lasting difference to the lives of those who have experienced domestic abuse.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and manage part of Rising Sun’s portfolio of income and fundraising activities related to trusts and foundations.
- Keep the trusts and foundations stream of the funding pipeline healthy and up to date, carrying out research into new opportunities and meeting application deadlines.
- Write compelling funding applications that answer funders’ questions and effectively communicate the mission, services and impact of Rising Sun.
- Develop appropriate fundraising tools, such as cases for support and impact reports.
- Support the Head of Income, Partnerships and Communications to write bids for commissioned services and government funding opportunities.
- Liaise internally across the organisation to become familiar with our services and stay up to date with current trends to feed into funding applications and develop project proposals.
- Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including survivors and grant officers.
- Be responsible for the management of successful trusts and foundations grant agreements and reporting requirements, working with the wider team to gather information and data as required.
- Work with survivors and team members to develop case studies, presentations and fundraising materials as required to support income generating activities.
- Represent Rising Sun at fundraising events and pitches as required.
- Comply with current Institute of Fundraising Code of Fundraising Practice guidelines and Data Protection legislation and ensure that fundraising is carried out on an ethical basis.
- Effectively prioritise, plan and organise own workload, working effectively with the Head of Income and Partnerships.
- Take responsibility for personal development by making the most of your induction, line management and training, and attending team meetings.
- Carry out any other duties that support the growth of the organisation as deemed appropriate.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following experience, knowledge, skills and attitudes. (D = Desirable)
Skills and Attitude
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to influence and negotiate
- Report writing skills
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders by phone, by email and in person
- Excellent team working skills
- Presentation / pitching skills (D)
- Excellent planning and organisation skills
- Ability to motivate yourself and work independently on your own initiative
- Solution focused and creative in approaching new challenges
- Competent using Microsoft office programmes, in particular MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Passionate about the vision and mission of Rising Sun
- Committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and maintaining confidentiality
Knowledge and Experience
- Success in raising income through trusts and foundations (D)
- Experience carrying out research into potential funders
- Experience establishing and developing partnerships
- Experience of managing a diverse workload, prioritising and meeting deadlines while working under pressure
- Experience of completing reports for funders (D)
- Knowledge of the grant applications process (D)
- Basic awareness of issues and opportunities within the sector, current trends, influences and funder priorities
- Awareness and understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse and its impact on the lives of survivors and families (D)
- A relevant fundraising qualification e.g. Institute of Fundraising (D)
Other requirements
- Able to drive and have access to a reliable car (D) (post holder will be required to attend meetings and events across our areas of work from time to time)
- Able to attend occasional evening and weekend events with notice to further the aims of the organisation and fundraising team (time off in lieu will be given)
- Eligible to live and work in the UK
How to apply
Please download the Job Information Pack on our website for the full job description, person specification and application form, and return the application by the end of Monday 13th January 2025.
Our vision is a world in which all women and children live free from actual or threatened domestic abuse and all forms of violence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Finance Officer
Basis of appointment: Full-time (38.5 hours per week)
Duration of contract: Permanent
Reports to: Senior Financial Accountant
Location: London (UK) - hybrid working
Salary: £33,900 per annum
Start Date: As soon as possible
Are you our new Finance Officer?
We are currently looking for a Finance Officer to join our team on a permanent basis. We are seeking a resilient, organised and self-motivated Finance Officer that has an exceptional eye for detail to join us and contribute to the effective management of our financial operations at UWC International.
This role is ideal for an individual with a passion for finance, who has started their studies and career in this field with a proactive approach to learning and problem-solving. The Finance Department is a small team, working closely with the Senior Financial Accountant, providing essential support to this key area, in which you will be able to be involved in a broad range of financial responsibilities that will allow you to learn and grow your skills.
About us
Changing the world takes passion and dedication
UWC is a global family of schools with a powerful difference. With a shared goal of working towards global peace and sustainability, we bring together young people from around the world to study in one of our eighteen schools on four continents. There they don’t just learn how to be great at passing exams. They learn how to communicate across cultural boundaries. They develop the skills to be a changemaker. They design and engage in initiatives that transform their lives and the lives of those around them for the better.
Our students go on to become leaders in politics, NGOs, social enterprises, community movements, charities, and business. For life, they remain dedicated to the UWC mission and many of them remain in close contact with us, their school, and their peers, becoming part of a global community of over 60,000 changemakers transforming the lives of others.
About UWC International.
The UWC International Office serves as the operational arm of UWC International, a UK-registered and
Germany-registered charity, and stands as a pivotal entity within the UWC movement. Positioned in central
London and Berlin, it collaborates extensively with stakeholders across the UWC spectrum, actively engages a robust alumni community comprising more than 60,000 members, and fulfils essential functions for UWC International's governance bodies. Our primary duties encompass global fundraising initiatives, comprehensive communications strategies, promotional endeavours, support for the network of over 150 UWC national committees, global strategy development and implementation, and support services to the UWC schools.
What we offer
As part of a commitment to our employees, we offer the following:
- Generous holiday allowance – 28 days per year plus eight public holidays (pro rata for part-time or fixed-term contracts).
- The standard working hours are 38.5 per week. Start and finish times can be agreed between managers and employees. We support flexible working and are happy to discuss different working patterns.
- We offer up to two days per year for volunteering and up to two days per year for study leave.
- We offer a health and well-being support package, which includes income protection, an employee assistance programme, advice and legal support helpline, remote GPs access, medical second opinions, mental health support, physiotherapy, cycle to work and a well-being calendar featuring podcasts and webinars.
- Perks and discounts portal, which provides a range of discounts across shopping, dining, lifestyle, and entertainment. With thousands of offers on hundreds of top retailers.
- Contributory pension scheme, UWC International currently contributes up to 8% of the employee’s gross salary, and the employee must match the percentage of up to 8% of their gross salary. The minimum contribution rate is 4%. This applies to everyone aged 22 and above but under state retirement age, earning at least £10,000 p.a. and classed as working in the UK.
Visa requirements
Anyone who applies to work at UWC International in London must have a work visa before starting employment, in compliance with the relevant immigration rules. Please provide confirmation of your eligibility to indefinitely work and reside in the UK in your application. Any offers of employment made by UWC International will be subject to a right-to-work check or your immigration status.
Application Process
Do you want to be part of our team? To apply, please complete the application form provided and submit an up to date copy of your CV along with a cover letter in English (each a maximum of 2 pages).
Your cover letter must:
- Outline your experience, skills and competencies against the Person specification section in the attached Job Description.
- Explain why you want to join UWC International
- Provide confirmation of your eligibility to work and reside in the UK.
- Provide the name and contact details of two professional referees, including their job title, email address and the capacity in which you are known to them. References are taken up prior to the second round interviews. We will not contact your referees without first letting you know.
Please note that CVs received without a Cover Letter, including the information requested above will not be considered.
Deadline for application: 23.59 (UK time) on Sunday, 5 January 2025
Interview and/or assessment dates:
➢ First round interviews and assessment on 14 and 15 January 2025 (remote)
➢ Second round interviews on 21 and 22 January 2025
For further information on this opportunity, please see the detailed job description attached.
Safeguarding Statement
The job holder might have to travel to UWC schools and colleges. Therefore, a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) or international equivalent will be required before any job offer is made. We will also take up references before the second stage of the interview process. Referees will not be contacted without your consent.
Diversity Statement
UWC places deliberate diversity at the heart of our educational model because of its critical importance in our mission ‘to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future’.
At the UWC International Office, we believe this commitment to deliberate diversity must be reflected within our team, organisational practices, policies and culture. We recognise people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and we encourage and leverage these differences to make our work more relevant and accessible.
We will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background.
We strive to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment and to act accordingly as we aspire best to serve the UWC mission and our global community. It is an ongoing journey and we welcome all those ready to travel with us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
Location:London or Edinburgh, or flexible for remote UK base
Position Status: Full Time Regular
Starting Salary Range: The starting salary range for this position is 44,320 GBP - based on local benchmarking and commensurate with professional experience.
Closing date: Please submit CV and cover letter at earliest convenience as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is a leading global organisation powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions
into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.
Now, and for the future.
Mercy Corps Europe (MCE) has grown rapidly in terms of volume of activity and complexity. We are now looking for an experienced Digital Fundraising Officer to join us. The Fundraising team plays a key role in Mercy Corps, generating income and raising our profile. The team is based across our European offices in Edinburgh, Geneva, London and The Hague.
The Role
The Senior Individual Giving Officer will act as a source of fundraising expertise in the Direct Marketing and wider development team, as well as the global Development and Marketing teams. Lead on devising a digital strategy that will maximise supporter engagement and acquisition, and thus grow individual giving income, with the input of the Direct Marketing Manager
Mercy Corps Europe's fundraising team is in a growth phase and there are many opportunities to innovate. Creative freedom is very much encouraged and the diversity of the organisation's programmes makes our fundraising work truly varied. There is huge potential in this role to deliver initiatives that will have a significant impact in growing our donor base, including testing new ways of engaging with audiences, integrating marketing across new channels, expanding use of online advertising, SEO and AdWords, harnessing data to create more effective campaigns, engaging thought-leaders and influencers online, and investigating new innovative ways of reaching key audiences.
The ideal candidate will have experience of the latest trends in fundraising and will have both the creative and technical skills to deliver key elements of the direct marketing strategy. They will have demonstrable knowledge of the UK fundraising market, with experience of working across multiple online channels, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Our stewardship programme is underpinned by our emails and so experience devising communications plans and writing for email is a must. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing work environment.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Supporter development
●Lead on integrating online and offline fundraising, offering supporters a cross-platform experience
●Lead on innovating our digital offering - taking ideas from conception through to testing and beyond
●Work with the Individual Giving Officer to innovate our fundraising offerings and find new ways of acquiring supporters
●Ensure that Mercy Corps grows the number of engaged supporters and income across channels to meet targets
●Responsible for day-to-day implementation of digital campaigns and activity (including email, PPC, social, programmatic and display), to deliver against set targets
●With support from the rest of the team, develop and edit digital fundraising content suitable for target audiences, such as prospective online donors or re-engaging lapsed donors, ensuring consistency with Mercy Corps branding and style guidelines
●Review and analyse results of fundraising activities and make changes to future work based on this
●Regularly obtain feedback from the audiences that we are contacting to ensure that we are optimising the way we communicate
●Identify new platforms and channels, and keep abreast of current fundraising trends and comparator organisations to ensure that Mercy Corps in Europe is relevant with supporters
●Work alongside Fundraising Operations to inform campaigns, and with the Media and Communications team to ensure that fundraising integrates appropriately with media and communications strategy and activities.
●Manage Google Adwords account effectively to maximise engagements and income. Optimise balancing grants with paid account
●Become the charity knowledge lead on digital platforms such as Actionkit to upskill colleagues and support cross-team working
●Assist with internal training as required in regards to digital initiatives.
●In conjunction with the Direct Marketing Manager, responsible for ensuring that all fundraising activities are legal and adhere to industry best practice.
Supervisory Responsibility
The position has supervisory responsibility over interns and/or volunteers.
Accountability
Reports Directly To: Direct Marketing Manager
Works Directly With: Individual Giving Officer
Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Qualifications and Transferable Skills
●At least five years of experience in a fundraising/marketing role, with proven experience in digital fundraising, including planning and delivering campaigns.
●Demonstrable knowledge of a range of digital fundraising channels.
●Experience of writing and editing engaging content for online donor audiences.
●Experience of setting digital KPIs and developing in-house digital fundraising capabilities.
●Proven ability to use analytics/metrics and user testing to inform and improve online campaigns.
●Ability to work to brand and style guidelines.
●Ideally prior experience of working with external digital agencies.
●A working knowledge of UK and European charity law and data protection.
●Some knowledge of Canva would be beneficial.
●Relevant professional certifications or equivalent experience.
Success Factors
●Detail-oriented multi-tasker, with excellent organisation skills.
●Strong process management skills.
●Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
●Able to build and maintain effective internal and external relationships.
●Able to cope with changing priorities, often at short notice, and work well under pressure.
●Proactive and solutions-based attitude.
●Cooperates and works well with colleagues to maximise opportunities and solve problems.
●High levels of motivation, professionalism and resilience.
●Skilled in anticipating and solving problems and communicating issues, involving others as needed.
●An exposure to and interest in international development is important, along with a demonstrable understanding of digital fundraising trends for international non-profits based in the UK.
Living Condition
The position is based in London, Edinburgh or remote and may require some national or international travel.
MCE team members represent the agency both during and outside work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a short term assignment or trip to country offices. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all Mercy Corps locations.
Ongoing Learning
In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.
We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.
We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.
Safeguarding & Ethics
Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.
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At TLG, we’re passionate about building an exceptional staff team that love making a difference to struggling children across the UK. We are continually on the lookout for great people to journey with us and join our vision. An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a graduate to train up in the specialism of Recruitment & Onboarding, who would consider a career in this profession. We are looking for someone who is excited about research, networking, building relationships, and delivering to targets, connecting individuals to a vision, and providing a first-class welcome and integration experience as they join the team.
The individual will be able to build trusted partnerships with internal hiring managers, heads of departments and directors, to work on building talent pipelines for future roles at TLG. They will be trained in all aspects of recruitment and onboarding, working closely with the Head of People & Culture. TLG is interested in an individual that instinctively can make bold decisions, has insightful judgement, and a passion to work both relationally and strategically to maximise all opportunities to connect potential hires to our vision.
The role aims to set TLG apart in our reputation and brand, accelerating our position in the market as one of the most exciting national charities to work for, attracting particularly those passionate about outworking a missional career.
TLG is a Christian charity and, as a team, we want to bring our faith to the work we do; as such, we are recruiting an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.
Initial Interviews Online: January 15th 2025
Final Interviews In Person: January 22nd 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1. We value diversity and are committed to ensuring that our organisation is an inclusive place to work. We encourage applications from women from all backgrounds and communities and actively welcome applicants from Black, Asian, or other ethnic minority backgrounds and women with a disability.Job Title: Head of Enabling Services
Location: Pathway Project Lichfield Office Based
Salary: £ 30,000- 33,000
Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours per week 9am x 5pm
Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Responsible for: Fundraising and outreach, data, volunteers and general office team
Direct Reports: 4
This role is open to women only
About Pathway Project
We are a domestic and sexual abuse service based in Lichfield & Tamworth, Staffordshire.
We offer a range of support services and run two refuges in confidential locations.
We have been operating for over 30 years helping adults and children overcome domestic abuse, and to build a future where they live in safety and are free from fear.
Since our founder, Kathy Coe MBE, created Pathway Project, we have helped over 25,000 people, with 5,814 hours of support provided in the last year.
We offer a wide range of services, including adult and children outreach and community support, mental health, wellbeing and financial advice.
We support the relatives of those who have experienced domestic and sexual violence and offer specialist counselling, advocacy and care to all who need us.
Pathway Project believes in working as a cohesive team and are service user led.
Our helpline is access to all and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Why work for us?
Pathway Project is an inspiring place to be, we are a charity with big ambitions and huge energy.
We are currently evolving a bold new strategy and a passion for excellence in service delivery.
Supported by a driven and energetic board of trustees the new Chief Executive is leading Pathway Project through their ambitious plans.
It’s a really fantastic time to join our amazing charity as we move into the next phase of our exciting journey.
We are a flexible and supportive employer, committed to the personal and professional development and wellbeing of our employees. We welcome applications from women with lived experience of domestic abuse and from minority or under-represented groups.
We offer the following benefits:
- 25 days paid leave plus statutory holidays (pro rata)
- A competitive pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme delivered by Health Assured which offers incredible support to staff and their families
We value our colleagues and are constantly reviewing our policies and practice, looking for ways in which we can better demonstrate this. We also recognise the potential impact of working in this field and provide clinical supervision to all of our employees, whatever their role.
JOB SUMMARY
Taking overall responsibility for the office-based functions that enable Pathway Project to undertake client facing work, she will provide direct line management for the Pathway Project Data analyst, Fundraising, Office administration and Awareness teams. She will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality support to the volunteers who choose to support our Charity whilst ensuring staff and volunteers are well trained to deliver their roles to the best of their ability.
She will collaborate with colleagues to drive the fundraising potential through networking and links within the local community whilst capitalising on all donations of goods, time and funds.
She will support the CEO in her leadership and development of the organisation. She will be expected to demonstrate the Charity’s values by working positively as part of a team, delivering vital high-quality support services and creating a working culture where all are valued and encouraged.
This post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1. We value diversity and are committed to ensuring that our organisation is an inclusive place to work. We encourage applications from women from all backgrounds and communities and actively welcome applicants from Black, Asian, or other ethnic minority backgrounds and women with a disability.
DUTIES OF POST
1. STRATEGY, PLANNING AND CONTROL
a. To contribute to the setting of long-term Objectives, along with the CEO & Board.
b. To contribute to and implement the volunteer strategy to ensure the Charity is offering quality volunteering experiences.
c. To contribute to and implement the outreach and fundraising strategic plan to ensure the Charity is optimising fundraising.
d. To support the Charity to operate to best practice standards, adhering to regulatory and financial controls. Highlighting to the CEO risk which could cause harm to the ongoing operation of the Charity.
e. Ensure Pathway Project reports to funders are accurate, timely and all reporting is aligned to funder requests.
f. To contribute to and implement the training strategy to ensure the Charity is offering quality staff and volunteer training and development.
2. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
a. To manage a budget for volunteers and fundraising ensuring return on investment can be quantified and resources are capitalised on.
b. To provide financial oversight on proposed fundraising activities or projects, including consideration on cost, ROI and income source where applicable.
c. To efficiently manage and procure goods that will create and generate income and report on the ROI for these goods.
d. To manage the recording of all donations of goods, services or products and ensure accurate reporting of donation usage.
e. To support the CEO in the sourcing of funding opportunities and complete any required applications and data returns as per funding guidelines.
3. GOVERNANCE & REPORTING
a. To work with the CEO to produce reporting to the Trustee board that shows an accurate reflection of the charity’s performance.
b. To support in the development of a suite of monthly reporting for the Charity to funders.
c. To ensure funder and grant maker reporting is submitted efficiently and accurately in a timely manner as per the funder’s requirements.
d. To maintain up to date policies and procedures in respect to your areas of business.
e. To provide support and guidance to the CEO in all aspects of enabling services.
f. To ensure accurate record keeping and data security.
4. LEADERSHIP
a. To provide role model leadership to the Pathway Project, embodying the charity’s values and behaviours.
b. To provide continuous development to, and performance management of the team, ensuring the highest standards are delivered.
c. To work with the team, CEO and Board to provide a safe, and motivating work environment.
d. To provide line management to all staff within enabling services including the data team, fundraising and administrative teams.
e. To ensure monthly supervisions are completed for all staff and volunteers
f. To provide direct specialist advice and support to line managers who supervise volunteers or student placements.
5. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
a. To support Pathway Project in the maintenance and development of community links and fundraising opportunities.
b. To lead the community engagement and fundraising team to deliver the funding strategy and to create a pipeline that supports the charity to generate income through community-based fundraising, grants, donations and activities.
c. To deliver income generation through the development of a Community Fundraising Group supported by volunteers.
d. To support Pathway Project CEO, managers and Community Engagement Team with driving Pathway Projects social media agenda in order to build community support.
e. To lead the community engagement team to create strong links within the community
f. To attend meetings in the community as and when appropriate. including out of normal office hours if necessary
6. GENERAL MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
a. To arrange enabling services team or wider staff meetings.
b. To ensure volunteers are recruited and inducted into their new roles effectively with formal role profiles.
c. To ensure there is a formal CPD route for volunteers and we offer the right training at the right time.
d. To ensure there is a formal training plan for staff who supervise volunteers so that every volunteer gets a fantastic experience at Pathway Project.
e. To ensure a record of staff training is maintained and training opportunities are explored regularly.
f. To ensure the volunteer policy and all procedures remain up to date and fit for purpose.
g. To participate in the on-call management rota for accommodation support when covering for staff absence or sickness.
h. To help support the continued use and development of OnTrack case management and database system throughout Pathway Project to ensure the system generates the data that we need to evidence performance.
i. To ensure the safe operation of general office services at the Hope Centre.
j. To deputise for the CEO where required, alongside other management.
7. OTHER DUTIES
a. To participate and contribute as a senior member of staff towards the development of the Pathway Project.
b. To attend and participate in all relevant meetings, including feeding back to management and trustee meetings and the AGM.
c. To represent Pathway Project and the work it does with external agencies, including written reports and presentations.
d. Carrying out any other task that may be required from time to time in the interests of the effective administration and development of the project, including participating in training and delivering presentations.
e. Ensure that all responsibilities are undertaken in an effective, ethical, and appropriate manner, meeting the standards of Pathway Project.
f. Maintain effective networks with all principal supporters and stakeholders. To actively seek opportunities to expand and promote the role of Pathway within the local community.
g. Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required from time to time.
Person Specification
Essential
Demonstrable experience of working in the domestic abuse charity sector and expert knowledge of the domestic abuse sector.
Experience in managing teams at a high level with strong team building and leadership skills.
An understanding of compliance, quality assurance and continual service improvement.
Excellent written skills, with experience of writing reports, guidance or briefings specifically for Trustees or Director boards.
Excellent administrative, organisational and time management skills, with demonstrable experience working in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines.
Experience of working in an environment with confidential data
The ability to write impactful, clear and concise applications for bids, grants, trusts and foundations.
The ability to lead teams to demonstrate excellent customer service delivery for all stakeholders, clients and partners.
Understanding and experience of partnership working in a multi-agency, multi-disciplinary setting
Ability to use your initiative and judgment in dealing with colleagues, partner agencies or trustees without direct supervision
Experience of working with and developing teams of volunteers
An understanding that in small charities we often “roll up our sleeves” and support other areas to reach a team objective.
An understanding of and a commitment to equal opportunities in employment and in-service delivery.
Desirable
Experience of or a good understanding of funders, reporting structures and the expectations placed on charities by funders.
Strong and confident networker who builds effective relationships.
Experience of working to and with budgets and managing budgets to ensure best value for money.
The ability to write impactful, clear and concise applications for bids, grants, trusts and foundations.
A desire to be part of a process to develop better responses to domestic abuse and evidence of a commitment to this area.
This job description may be subject to review and amendment. The post holder will be expected to be flexible in her development of the job, and will participate fully, where possible, in all discussions about the nature of her work and the tasks involved.
The post holder must have a commitment to the aims of Pathway Project and uphold all agreed policies and procedures.
This post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1. We value diversity and are committed to ensuring that our organisation is an inclusive place to work. We encourage applications from women from all backgrounds and communities and actively welcome applicants from Black, Asian, or other ethnic minority backgrounds and women with a disability.
Applications must be completed and submitted by
5pm on Monday 27th January 2025
Interview date will be Friday 21st February 2025 by invite only
Please complete the online application form found here and email a copy of your CV and a supporting statement covering letter
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values.
24/7 service – Team Leader will mostly work from Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work (Typically once per month)
Our Sidmouth services provide housing-related support for people with high support needs. The purpose of the service is to enable people placed out of area to return to Devon. The service aims to support people in gaining the skills they need to live independently.
As a Team Leader your Key Duties and Responsibilities will be:
Work Allocation and Monitoring: Assign tasks and responsibilities within the team. Ensure that team members are meeting service objectives, while also planning and prioritising key tasks.
Resource Management: Ensure adequate staffing levels to meet service outcomes.
Role Modelling and Practice Guidance: Lead by example, demonstrating professional values and behaviours. Provide expertise and guidance to the team on issues related to best practices.
Team Support and Development: Coach and mentor team members through individual and group supervision. Support team members' professional development within budgetary constraints.
Recruitment and Induction: Assist with hiring new staff and volunteers. Lead their induction and onboarding into the service.
Communication and Information Sharing: Ensure team members are informed about organisational updates and service developments.
Quality Improvement: Work collaboratively with the team to improve service quality and seek innovative approaches.
Administrative Responsibilities: Oversee administrative tasks, data collection, and reporting requirements. Ensure the quality and accuracy of data and information (RIS/RIVO systems, if applicable).
Essential Skills and Experience Required:
This role demands strong leadership skills, particularly in managing a team within a care or mental health context. It requires a blend of practical experience, a deep understanding of recovery, and an ability to maintain high standards of care and service delivery.
- Experience in Mental Health or Social Care: Direct experience supporting individuals with mental health issues or working in a social care environment in a paid or voluntary role.
- Recovery Principles: A solid understanding of recovery principles and integrating them into daily practice.
- Assessment and Planning: Proficient in assessing individual needs and risks. Able to create, implement, and review personalised support and risk management plans.
Caring for our people.
We offer a wide range of support. Some of our benefits include:
- PULSE – our recognition, rewards, wellbeing, and benefits platform. Providing access to thousands of discounts and benefits including cashback; reloadable cards; savings etc. As well as being able to thank colleagues and nominate them for awards.
- Wellbeing support: our Wellbeing hub gives physical, emotional, and mental health support. We also have an employee Assistance Programme with access to appointments.
- Taking time for you: we work flexibly –you get to choose where you work, managing your own diary. We have generous annual leave, starting at 25 rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays, as well as your birthday off. We also offer the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave.
- Planning for the future: We have a contributory pension scheme.
- Structured Corporate Induction: Onboarding you into the Charity supporting your wellbeing along the way.
- £300 when you introduce a Friend: receive up to £300 when you introduce a friend or family member.
Who are we?
We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”
It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy – delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.
We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.
Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation
We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress here.
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‘’Myself & my husband honestly can’t quite believe how powerful Mr Duckie is! Mr Duckie’s arrival definitely made the Hickman line insertion as smooth as possible for our son. We will be forever grateful for such a fantastic initiative to help us navigate this challenging, confusing time for him’’.
Every week in the UK around 30 families will receive the devastating news that their child has cancer.
The Give A Duck Foundation is a children’s cancer charity, supporting children who have been diagnosed with cancer throughout the UK. They provide Chemo Duck packs to every UK Principal Treatment Centre and over 30 UK shared care hospitals. Chemo Duck is fitted with medical lines and ports to mirror those of the child and offers comfort and support to children from the start of their treatment journey.
This inspirational charity is looking for an exceptional Regional Fundraiser to join the small but mighty fundraising team and help raise the vital funds needed to make its mission possible; they can’t stop children getting cancer, but they can help to make the treatment journey easier.
The Role
Working closely with the Fundraising Manager, the role of the Regional Fundraiser will involve leading on all aspects of fundraising. Duties will include:
- Expanding current fundraising and volunteering activity to create new opportunities for the charity
- Developing and agreeing a fundraising plan with the Fundraising Manager, including measurable targets and outcomes.
- Contributing to all aspects of the charity’s work through communication with health care professionals and families in conjunction with the Fundraising Manager.
- Recruiting, managing and motivating Community Ambassadors and volunteers to successfully grow income and widen awareness of The Give A Duck Foundation.
- Updating the charity database (currently E-Tapesty) to report all communications and finances
The Person
To be considered for this exciting role you will ideally have fundraising experience, however we are also keen to hear from those with customer service, sales and volunteer management experience.
Knowledge of forecasting, budget management and experience of working towards targets or KPIs is essential, and the ability to identify appropriate fundraising opportunities is key to being successful in this role.
Perhaps most importantly you have the ability to deal with families and supporters, sensitively and with empathy while remaining a committed ambassador for this fantastic charity, positively promoting the organisation and its work at all times.
Why The Give A Duck Foundation?
This is an exciting time of growth for the charity, offering a great opportunity for an experienced individual to really make their mark and be part of a small, friendly and ambitious team.
The charity offers a whole range of incredible benefits, including:
- 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
- Company laptop and mobile phone
- Pension
- Free onsite parking
- Occupational sick pay
- Development opportunities
This role is permanent and both full time and part time hours will be considered however a minimum of 3 working days per week is required. The role will be covering the North West with 1 day per week in the office located in Wakefield 41, Yorkshire. Travel is an expectation of this post, therefore a full driving licence and access to own transport is required.
Please note recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with safer recruitment standards and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
If you think you could be the right person to fulfil the rewarding responsibilities of this role, apply here, or get in contact Charlie, Leanne or Jen at Charity Horizons for more information.
Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.
Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.
Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals? Join a dedicated homelessness charity in the Lambeth area as a Hostel Worker and be part of a team transforming lives every day.
*Enhance DBS applied within 12 months or on Update Service*
Role Overview:
As a Hostel Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting residents experiencing homelessness. You'll provide guidance, practical assistance, and help create a safe and supportive environment to empower individuals on their journey toward independence.
Key Responsibilities:
· Support residents in daily activities, including access to services and resources.
· Build trusting relationships to understand and meet individual needs.
· Manage and maintain a safe and welcoming hostel environment.
· Handle administrative tasks, including reports and resident records.
What We're Looking For:
· Experience working with vulnerable individuals (preferred).
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
· Compassionate, resilient, and solution-focused.
· Knowledge of safeguarding and housing support is a bonus.
What We Offer:
· Competitive pay: £14-£18 per hour (depending on experience).
· Flexible working hours to suit your schedule.
· A chance to make a tangible impact in the community.
· Supportive and inclusive working environment.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help us create positive change in the lives of those who need it most!
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
We have a wonderful opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Head of Finance and Operations to join our team. As a Head of Finance and Operations, you will play a crucial role in leading and driving excellence in Finance processes and procedures, HR, Governance, Operations, Property and IT.
You will have a strong eye for detail and an ability to interrogate data.
You will have a proven experience in leading teams, optimising processes and driving growth.
You will be an aspirational leader who can guide Harington’s strategic and enduring business plans into the future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Battersea's Veterinary Clinic team is responsible for the health and welfare of all animals across Battersea’s three sites. The team achieves this through providing high standards of veterinary care in all clinical procedures, operative surgery, preventative medicine and infection control, and through assistance and guidance on all matters of veterinary care to other departments within the Home.
We are seeking an outstanding Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly Old Windsor clinic team, all passionate about providing the very best care for the thousands of unwanted animals that pass through our shelter every year.
You’ll be providing clinical care for our animals on their whole journey through Battersea, from arrival to rehoming. You’ll be working alongside colleagues across the charity to make a difference for every animal that comes through our gates, whether that’s our large volunteer and fostering team or helping out at events. We are all here to champion rescue animals when it comes to finding the best possible outcome and strive for high standards of cost-effective clinical care.
Please note that this is a 9-month opportunity, at our Old Windsor centre.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year for full time employees (pro-rata)
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
• We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Working with our animals:
Working with our rescues is a very rewarding experience. Your work plays a vital role in giving our dogs and cats a chance at finding their forever home. Everyday will be different and will come with its own unique challenges. We are looking for people with the resilience and adaptability to handle all aspects of this role. It is important to note that the role does involve a lot of physical tasks which are required to provide the exceptional standards of care to our animals.
Equality, diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we're happy to discuss any support or personalisation you may need during your application and/or interview process as part of our workplace adjustments.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 5th January 2025
Interview date(s): w/c 13th January - w/c 20th January 2025
For full details, please download our recruitment pack.
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.
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