Volunteer Advocate Jobs

You will be attracted to this role because of:

1. You have an affinity to the cause - if you understand bipolar, this is a change-driven organisation where you can achieve impact and be close to the work that matters to you.
2. There’s a high chance of success - the £3.5 million figure is ambitious but realistic, based on a extensive research.
3. There is a momentum of growth - 95% since 2019 and the third highest in the mental health sector.
4. You will be personally responsible for this success.
5. You will succeed at a broad professional level.

The Director of Fundraising be responsible for developing and implementing a fundraising strategy. This will include the day-to-day management of the existing fundraising team and championing fundraising at senior management level and with the Board.

The ideal candidate will have:

- 5 to 10 years of fundraising experience, including managing a fundraising department.

- Proven track record of achieving a step change in income generation

- Experience of two of the following fundraising methodologies: Grants, Corporate, Community and events, Legacies, High net worth individuals or Commissioning

Evidence of continuous professional development in fundraising together with management experience and/or qualification is essential. As is strong digital skills, with a track record of maximising the use of CRMs and excellent business writing skills.

Must have good internal and external interpersonal skills, be an inspirational leader and capacity to represent Bipolar UK at a senior level.

An affinity to bipolar will be an advantage

Domestic abuse has blighted women’s lives throughout history. We’ve been helping women in London recover from its effects since 1996. Our specialist counselling transforms the mental health and wellbeing of women who have suffered physical, emotional or sexual abuse, financial exploitation or coercive control, and we have assisted well over 15,000 people to date. Add your skills to our closely-knit all-female team and you can help thousands more on the road to recovery.

You will lead Woman’s Trust income generation ensuring adequate income to sustain and grow the organisation, increasing its income from £1.3 Million to £3 Million in the next 3 years. While raising funds from multiple income streams, focus growths areas will be statutory and Trust and foundation funding securing six-figure, multiple-year grants and contracts. You will effectively communicate our services and campaign our aims aligned to our strategic priorities.

You will oversee the development and implementation of the fundraising strategy and the funding pipeline; ensure the maintenance and development of excellent relationships with current and new funders, stewarding grants and reporting back; review, update and develop service budgets; oversee the submission or coordination of quality bids, approaches, and events.

As a member of the senior leadership team, this post will work cross departmentally and will contribute to the overall strategy of Woman’s Trust, working closely with the CEO and the Board of Trustees. You will lead and line manage the Senior Trust and Foundation Manager and Fundraising Officer.  You will deliver a direct income target for each year, with a focus on the development and tendering of statutory commissioning.

Hours: 35 hours per week (28 hours will be considered).

Location: Office based with remote working available – minimum of 50% of working hours in Woman’s Trust Office, Edgware Road/Paddington, NW1.

In return, you can expect exceptional career satisfaction plus an excellent package of benefits including:

• 25 days holiday + 3 days in December + Public holidays (pro rata)
• 3% pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme

To find out more and apply with your CV, please visit our website via the apply button.  

Closing date: 9.00am on 11th November 2024.

Interviews will be held on 14th and 15th November 2024.

We will conduct interviews on a rolling basis. Please note, if an appointment is made before the deadline, the post will close early. 

This post is open to women only. The Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1 applies. 

Starting salary of £34,000 per annum, pro rata | Part-Time (between 14 to 21 hours per week) | Permanent

These posts will be based in various West London locations and may involve some remote working dependent on client and service delivery requirements

About us

Women and Girls Network (WGN) is a specialist therapeutic service leading in developing and delivering innovative and effective counselling services for women and girls who have experienced all forms of gender-based violence. We aim to ensure that we are proactive in developing specialist services which meet the needs of all the women and girls who access our services.

About the role

We seek Specialist Counsellors who will thrive in a multi-cultural feminist environment. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants who have experience of working with one or more of the following:

• Women and girls from Black, Minority, and Global Majority communities – ensuring that issues related to diversity and identity are effectively understood and sensitively worked with
• Working with young people
• Delivering counselling in person and via web chat and online platforms

We will be offering between 14 to 21 hours (2 to 3 days) a week, dependent on service requirements and the skill-sets of successful candidates.

About you

Applicants must be BACP, UKCP or HCPC accredited (or eligible) and a commitment to   providing a range of counselling interventions for women and girls who have been subjected to gender-based violence. The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following: gender responsive approach, trauma focused, holistic therapeutic responses and multicultural competencies. Facilitating recovery and responding to a diverse client group with multiple cultural identities.

Further Information

We offer regular clinical supervision, as well as excellent training and development opportunities including access to an on-going CPD programme within a supportive multi-cultural feminist organisation. WGN’s employee benefits include: 3% pension contribution, enhanced leave entitlement and an Employee Assistance Scheme.

All applicants who are invited to interview will be required to provide original documentary evidence of the clinical qualifications and / or professional body membership.

These posts are subject to satisfactory references and a DBS Check.

WGN is an equal opportunities employer.

The above posts are exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9 and Part 1

Location(UK): Office Hybrid* -  Belfast 
Hours: Full-time – 35 hours per week 
Salary: £29,016 per annum 
Benefits: Read more about the excellent benefits we offer on our profile page
Contract type: Maternity Cover – until Feb 2026.
Travel: Regular weekly travel within NI and occasionally to other UK locations. 
Closing date: 23:59, Wednesday 13 November 2024

Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us achieve a future free from arthritis.

Are you passionate about improving the lives of children, young people and their families?
Are you experienced in creating inspiring programmes and offering life-changing one-to-one support?
Are you committed to putting children and young people at the heart of decision-making?  

About the role

We are looking for a dynamic, creative, innovative team player to join our Young People and Families Service in Northern Ireland.  This role will be based in Northern Ireland, in our Belfast Office but will support service delivery across Northern Ireland and the UK.

As a Young People and Families Worker you will work with colleagues, partners, healthcare professionals, schools, volunteers, families and – most importantly – young people to co-plan, deliver and evaluate a high quality, holistic support offer locally and nationally. 

You will help young people living with arthritis to build their confidence, make friends and achieve their personal goals.  This will be achieved by providing one-to-one support, creating peer networks and working with volunteers to co-deliver self-management activities on a variety of topics from sleep management to self-advocacy. 

You’ll also co-design an exciting programme of social events, youth voice opportunities, digital content and residential events.  You will act as the bridge between young people, their families and professionals – especially in healthcare settings where you will play a unique role working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to meet a range of needs.  You will support young people during the pivotal transition from paediatric to adult services, making sure it is a time of empowerment and growth. 

About you

If your knowledge, skills and experience include the following then we’d love to hear from you:

• Experience of working with the third sector, preferably within the fields of youth/community development work and/or health and social care – with a passion for improving the lives of young people. 
• Understanding the importance of self-management and experience of delivering interventions to people living with long term conditions.
• Experience of taking a person-centered approach when providing support. 
• Experience of using a community development/youth work approach to co-design and deliver a quality services /project that is inclusive, inspiring and makes a difference.  Engaging colleagues, funders, supporters and partners to make it happen. 
• Knowledge and experience of safeguarding and safe working policies and procedures. 
• Experience of basic project skills, including supporting evaluation work, writing reports, developing project proposals and managing activity budgets.

*As a hybrid worker the expectation is that you will spend around 40% of your working time in our office spaces or working in community settings. As an inclusive employer we will consider home-based working for anyone where office-based hybrid working would be a barrier to being able to work for us, for example for someone living with a long-term health condition or disability.

Benefits

Your excellent benefits include:

• Flexible hours, environments and working practices to promote a healthy work/life balance.
• Health and wellbeing support – including the Employee Assistance Programme (free confidential 24/7 support with mental health, legal and financial queries).
• Simplyhealth cash plan.
• Supportive and inclusive culture, with a wide range of employee networks and support groups available to join.
• Learning and personal development opportunities.
• Competitive annual leave, with the option to buy/sell up to five days per year.
• Generous pension plan, with employer contribution of up to 10%.
• Life Assurance plan (4 x salary).

Application deadline and shortlisting 

• We advise candidates to apply early as we reserve the right to close applications ahead of this date.  
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

We do not wish to receive contact from agencies or media sales. 

Interview

Interview date to be confirmed 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee you will be offered an interview if you disclose a disability and demonstrate sufficient evidence within your application that you meet the essential criteria for this role. We will also make any reasonable adjustments you may require for your interview.

Own The Space is a campaign incubator that supports individuals and groups seeking to have a positive impact in the world. Founded just over two years ago, we are seeking a finance and team coordinator to become an integral part of our expanding team. As the Finance and Team assistant, you will have experience in an administrative and finance role and have the ability to deal effectively with suppliers, internal teams and freelance contractors.

Responsibilities: Finance

• Expense and invoice Management: Accurately file and record expenses and invoices using QuickBooks or Xero
• Payments: weekly payment run and payroll
• Cash flow reporting: Assist in preparing and maintaining monthly cash flow reports and tracking spend across projects as directed by the CFO
• VAT returns: Handle quarterly VAT returns to ensure compliance with UK financial regulations
• Tax: Provide assistance with tax preparation and compliance
• Annual returns: Support in the preparation of the annual return in collaboration with our CFO
• Data management: Maintain and update financial records in Google Sheets
• Expenses: Management of expenses platform and related enquiries
• Discretion and confidentiality: Handle sensitive financial information with the highest level of discretion

Responsibilities: Team Support

• Support the maintenance of office infrastructure
• Prepare contracts for consultants and vendors and be the first point of contact for any related enquiries.
• Support on discrete research tasks regarding team management and development
• Liaise with vendors, funders and consultants as needed
• Manage organisational subscriptions and file management
• Support the leadership team as needed in the running of the organisation (for example, management of office spaces, coordination of meetings etc)
• Management of organisational registration and ensuring we are meeting all requirements of Company House

In addition to brilliance in your discipline, below are the core attributes we think will make you successful and happy in the role. You are:

• A strong communicator: You enjoy working with others and can provide clear written and verbal communications for non-financial team members
• Excited to learn new things : You are able to adjust to changing circumstances and get excited by the chance to learn new things and suggest ways to improve.
• A doer: You work best when part of a small, collaborative team. You think beyond the limits of your current role, spot opportunities and make things happen.

Experience

• We are looking for someone with at least two years of experience in a previous role
• Previous experience of financial accounting especially around bank reconciliations, month-end, payment run etc
• Excellent time management skills and display a high degree of computer proficiency (including Google Suite and experience of working with databases)
• Previous experience in the not-for-profit sector is preferred but not essential – although we ask for a strong commitment to social impact but this can be through volunteering, activism etc

Compensation and Benefits

• This role is two days a week. We are open to this being two full full days or the allocation being stretched across the week.
• The contract is being offered on a one year fixed-term contract at 37,000 GBP pro-rata with a strong possibility of extension
• Benefits include 35 days annual leave, pro-rata (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme
• Own The Space does not negotiate salaries / fees to keep compensation at our organisation as fair and equitable as possible
• Own The Space has offices in London and Bristol, UK. If you are based outside of these locations we are also set up for remote work but we would expect you to travel to London at least one a quarter

Applying

• If you’re interested please send your CV and a paragraph outlining your interest. We are reviewing applications starting on 30th October and will continue until the post is filled. We will not consider applications that do not outline your interest and fit for the role.
• We make our recruitment accessible to any and all people. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us

Inclusion and Diversity

We know that diverse teams lead to better outcomes and each new hire is a chance for Own The Space to bring in new perspectives and approaches. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation and cultural identity. We aim for Own The Space to be a welcoming, supportive and creative place to work.

Marine Officer (Wales) 

Salary: up to £28,907  

Location: Home based (Wales and UK), some UK travel will be required  

Full time: 35 hours per week  

Fixed Term Contract until March 2026 

Closing date for applications: 3rd November 2024  

First interview: 12th November 2024  

Second interview: 19th November 2024 

About Us  

The Wildlife Trusts are a grassroots movement of people from a wide range of backgrounds and all walks of life, who share a set of common beliefs. It has more than 900,000 members, including 200,000 junior members, 38,000 volunteers and 3,000 staff across the federation of 46 locally independent Wildlife Trusts and the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts (RSWT). We work in every part of the UK and on Alderney and the Isle of Man. Wildlife Trusts Wales represents the five Wildlife Trusts across Wales. Together, the 46 Trusts and the central charity are known as The Wildlife Trusts. 

Wildlife Trusts have restored and care for some of the most special places for wildlife in the UK. Collectively we manage more than 2,300 nature reserves, operate 123 visitor and education centres and own 29 working farms. We undertake research, we stand up for wildlife and wild places under threat, and we help people access nature. 

The next 10 years will be critical in determining what kind of world we will all live in. We need to urgently reverse the loss of wildlife and put nature into recovery at scale if we are to prevent climate and ecological disaster. It will require key stakeholders and the public to take action for nature’s recovery. This will require big, bold changes in the way we think and operate, and the development of a strong, collaborative culture. We have already made great strides in the development of our marine policy, and we are now ready to build on. 

If you are a passionate marine conservationist looking for a role that will deliver significant benefits for wildlife and nature across Wales with one of the UK’s best-loved nature charities, then we have an exciting opportunity for you. 

We are the largest non-governmental organisation working on marine in the UK, and are looking for a supportive, enthusiastic and knowledgeable colleague to join our team. Despite Blue Planet and more recently the Wild Isles series, we still have a job to do, to raise the profile of the sea and all that lives within it. 

We know that our marine wildlife is under increasing pressure and we need to do more to conserve it for future generations – are you the person to help us do that? We are looking for an individual to join the Wildlife Trusts delivering positive changes in marine conservation policy in Wales. 

About You

You will be organised and motivated, able to take the initiative and lead the effective delivery of marine conservation policy in Wales. You will have an understanding of issues facing marine wildlife. You will likely have experience of advocacy work and ideally an understanding of Welsh environmental legislation. You are used to keeping accurate records and can present clearly and professionally. You are likely to have a keen interest in and understanding of UK marine conservation. 

The Wildlife Trusts value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. Whilst we are passionate about promoting our aims, we are inclusive, not judgemental. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented people within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. 

The Wildlife Trusts take our Safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Please see documents section to read our commitment statement. 

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible.  

RSWT are committed to increasing diversity of its staff through its Levelling the field recruitment pledge and will offer an interview to any ethnic minority applicants that meets all the essential criteria for the post. 

Please be aware we may not accept applications if we have reason to believe they have been wholly produced using generative AI tools.  

This role may be subject to a DBS check 

Fundraising Consultant

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Fundraising Consultant to join an exciting charity that aims to be the natural choice for emotional, befriending and advocacy support to cancer patients.

Position: Fundraising Consultant

Location: Milton Keynes

Hours: Part-time, 10 hours per week

Salary: £15 per hour

Closing Date: 1st November 2024

Please note – the organisation will be interviewing candidates as they apply, so early applications are recommended.

About the Role

We are a dedicated cancer support charity, providing essential emotional and practical support to cancer patients and their families. We aim to improve lives, bring hope, and make a lasting difference. We are seeking a passionate and results-driven Fundraising Specialist to help us grow our impact by securing critical funding to support our programs and services.

Key responsibilities of the Fundraising Consultant include:

• Develop and execute comprehensive etc, to achieve ‘monthly, half-yearly and annual goals’.
• Collaborate with the CEO to create and deliver engaging social media content
• Cultivate relationships with donors, Trustees, sponsors, and corporate partners.
• Organize and manage fundraising campaigns, events, and donor stewardship initiatives.
• Collaborate with the CEO to create engaging content that drives donations.
• Manage fundraising progress with detailed reports.

About You

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser who has a positive ‘can do’ attitude, work on their own and in a team. They must be extremely organised and self-motivated and care deeply for the cause.

To succeed in the role of Fundraising Consultant your key skills will include:

• Ideally a proven track record in fundraising, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Creative ability to implement/assist social media content to support fundraising activities
• Strong knowledge of fundraising techniques, donor relations, and event management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; confident in building relationships with donors, businesses, and stakeholders.
• Creative thinking with the ability to develop new fundraising ideas and campaigns.
• Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple projects with strong attention to detail.
• Passionate about supporting cancer patients and making a meaningful impact.

About the Organisation

The employer is an independent charity that provides emotional and practical support to cancer patients. It was named after one of its patients Alan Dumbell. He felt that although he had a loving family supporting him, he still felt lonely and lost at times and to have someone to talk to who understood what it is like to have cancer or support someone through cancer would have meant the world to him at this time.

Their wonderful volunteers can support patients by sitting with them at appointments or on the ward, providing support to the patients and their families by referring them to relevant services and providing telephone support at home and they can also be there at the end of life. They aim to be your 'pal' and be that person who can eradicate stress from the patient and their family.

You may have experience in areas such as Head of Corporate Fundraising, Corporate Partnerships, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Corporate Partnerships Officer, Corporate Partnerships Fundraising, Fundraising, Fundraising Manager, Fundraisers, Major Donor, Philanthropy, Income Generation Manager, Income Generation, Sales Executive, Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Business Development, Account Manager.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

SOS Children’s Villages UK is part of a global federation, founded in 1949. SOS Children’s Villages exists to ensure that each child and young person grows up with the healthy relationships they need to become their strongest selves. Working in over 130 countries, we are the world’s largest non-governmental organisation focused on supporting children and young people who don’t have, or who are at risk of losing, parental care.

The Senior Programme Manager is an exciting new role that will oversee the vital processes we use to maintain oversight of programmes funded by SOS Children’s Villages UK.

You will:

• spearhead a new, transformative programme aimed at delivering real, positive change for children and families, requiring an ambitious leader committed to making a lasting difference.
• work collaboratively, with two direct reports, to capture and communicate the powerful impact of our work to stakeholders both within and beyond SOS Children’s Villages.

We are looking for an organised, experienced individual with strong project management skills and a background in international development or a related field. 

As part of the largest global organisation focused on supporting and protecting children who have lost or are at risk of losing, parental care, SOS Children's Villages UK is uniquely positioned. We have access to a vast wealth of data, insights and experience from around the world, while also benefiting from the agility of a small, dynamic team.

Our goal is to leverage these strengths to engage with the well-developed UK international development and child protection sectors, linking these with our wider global work.

If you have a natural talent for entrepreneurship and relationship building and are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we want to hear from you! 

To Apply

Please read the full job description within the Candidate Pack, and submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 17th November at 17.00 UK time. We reserve the right to close the application process early if a successful candidate is found.

Please note: The post-holder must be UK-based. We are unable to provide employment sponsorship if required and unfortunately cannot progress applications without the required right to live and work in the UK on a permanent contract.

About us

Myaware is the only charity in the UK dedicated solely to the care and support of people affected by myasthenia related conditions. Our vision is that all people with a myasthenia condition can live well now, and in the future. To achieve this the charity provides support for people with myasthenia conditions, and their families and carers. Members of the charity have access to a wide range of educational resources, online events, peer-to-peer support groups, and a welfare benefit advisory service. The organisation campaigns for better medical services for people with myasthenia and raises the awareness of healthcare professionals in acute and primary settings. In addition, the charity develops and promotes worldclass leading research in the treatment and prevention of myasthenia conditions.

About you

We’re looking for the best of the best to be part of our caring and innovative organisation. The Communications Manager will be a skilled communications professional with strong campaign and project management experience and a passion for driving the conversation about healthcare. They’ll be a proactive team player with excellent writing skills, experience of engaging across different channels, from PR to digital and a track record of delivering communication campaigns with impact, writing educational resources and audience-led website content. The Communications Manager will work collaboratively across the organisation to support the timely and effective delivery of large communications projects. They will put strategic thinking into action to help identify key communications priority areas across the charity and facilitate the generation of creative content.

It is an exciting time to join Myaware UK, as we have recently had a change in leadership, with a new CEO at the helm and a dynamic members-led strategy to support the delivery of our objectives and long-term goals. We need your drive, knowledge, creativity, fun and sensitivity to help us raise awareness of the purpose of the charity, enabling people with myasthenia to be supported throughout their lives, and for our scientists to continue to work towards finding new therapies, treatments, and a cure.

Key Benefits

· Flexible working

· Generous holiday allowance

· NEST workplace pension scheme

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Life assurance after 6 months of service

· Investment in your personal and professional development

Your Role

The post holder will be a strong planner, organiser, pro-active team player and hands-on campaigner. You’ll be a key member of the Communications Team and use your strong collaborative skills to work effectively with our Fundraising and Membership Support Teams to create powerful, transformative communications and campaigns.

You will be results driven and enjoy managing multiple communications projects across different channels to increase engagement levels with different stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to join our fast-growing charity and directly contribute towards improving lives of people living with myasthenia.

Line Manager: CEO

Line Management Responsibilities:  

Line management of our Digital staff, but we are looking to grow our Communications Team and hope to have a Social Media specialist soon.

Your Responsibilities will include:

Campaign development and management:

· Develop and project manage a programme of integrated communication campaigns that grab attention and encourage action to support our vision and mission.

• Work closely with the Fundraising and Membership Support Teams to develop aligned messaging and campaign assets and to deliver these across a variety of platforms.
• Lead on the creation of compelling campaign assets and content (e.g. educational and self-help, online actions and campaign toolkits).
• Manage campaign timeframes and budgets seeking a good, quantifiable return on investment.
• Responsible for the organisations membership database (currently on Raisers Edge) and champagning the charity to grow its membership base.
• Gather and present audience insight to inform our campaigns and ensure our campaigning work is evidence-led.
• Set and measure campaign KPIs, conduct campaign de-briefs and write campaign evaluations, encourage a culture of testing and learning and growing our campaigning approach.
•  Seek relevant external collaboration opportunities with allies and partners to amplify our campaigns.
• Where appropriate, commission and manage the relationship with external creative, campaigning and advertising agencies.

Projects and events management:

• Organise, plan and deliver our involvement at online and in person events, and help showcase the different types of support Myaware UK has to offer the myasthenia community.
• Design, deliver and project manage cross-organisational communication activities which will raise the profile myasthenia related conditions.
• Support the CEO to deliver the organisations new website aimed at supporting the needs of people living with myasthenia, raising awareness of healthcare professionals, and championing world-class research.
• Support the Fundraising Team with the communication requirements for events, the Research and Partnerships Team with communication about new research and medical advances, and the Membership Support Team with communication about our services.

Cross-functional collaboration

• Work closely with the Fundraising and the Membership Support Teams to integrate campaign efforts and identify the relevant campaign issues, priorities and opportunities for fundraising, influencing policy and network membership growth.
• Support Myaware UKs broader communications that are strategically aligned with locally focused communications activities, projects and events.
• Collaborate with freelancers, consultants, agencies, volunteers, supporters, and stakeholders to amplify our communications and campaigns reach and impact.
• Represent Myaware UK alongside other team members at events, workshops, conferences and more to advance our communication and campaign objectives.

Innovation and improvement:

• Stay current with sector and specialist trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to continuously grow our communications and campaign effectiveness.
• Implement feedback and lessons learned to refine and improve our communications and campaigns approach.

Skills, experience and behaviours

1. Education:

Essential

• An undergraduate degree or equivalent professional training or at least 5 years relevant experience in a relevant subject area (e.g. Communications, Campaigns, Marketing, Media, Social Campaigns)

Desirable:

• A professional qualification in a relevant subject area (e.g. CIPR, CIM, CIDM)

2. Experience:

Essential:

• At least three years' experience leading in a communications and campaigns role in a comparable organisation, leading successful campaigns to further organisational objectives.
• Proven experience in executing multi-channel paid and low/no cost integrated communications campaigns (owned, earned and bought) to drive advocacy / behaviour change.
• Experience in managing communication projects resulting in effective events or activities.
• Experience in creating and implementing innovative, bold and effective communications ideas that gain traction.
• Experience of evaluating communications and campaigns and measuring impact.
• Experience in managing budgets and financial planning for campaigns.
• Proven experience of adapting communications approaches for a range of stakeholders to create maximum impact.
• Experience of briefing, commissioning and collaborating with communications, campaigns or creative freelancers and / or agencies.
• Experience working in a sector relevant to Myaware UK - understanding the UK healthcare landscape.

Desirable:

• Experience of working in communications and campaigns in a membership-led organisation.
• Experience of working in communications and campaigns in a fundraising context.
• Experience of working in communications and campaigns in an advocacy context.
• Experience of working in communications and campaigns in healthcare.
• Understanding of the workings of national, local and devolved governments. 

3. Skills:

Essential

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for effective engagement.
• Strong organisational skills with experience in managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Ability to use digital campaigning tools and Client Relationship Management systems.

4. Personal qualities:

Essential:

• Proactive, creative and flexible, with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively and autonomously from home, while also working collaboratively as part of a caring team.
• Has a passion for campaigning and what it can achieve in shifting behaviour and enabling more rewilding to happen.
• Creativity, with the ability to unlock innovation as an individual and a team player.
• A professional qualification in a relevant subject area (e.g. CIPR, CIM, CIDM)
• Understanding of the workings of national, local and devolved governments.
• Experience of working in communications and campaigns in a fundraising and advocacy context  

This job description is not all encompassing and may change to reflect need. Your duties may be reviewed from time to time and revised and updated in consultation with you to reflect appropriate changes.

We are a fun team who work from home and/or co-working spaces. We will support you to achieve a suitable virtual working environment. This role will be involved in coordinating and attending events and meetings face to face across Britain, so a willingness to travel with occasional overnight stays is essential.

Equality in employment: Candidates will be shortlisted and selected according to suitability for the post without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Please note: no applications will move forward within the recruiting process without a tailored cover letter.

Applications close at: Thursday 14th November 2024 11:59 hours

Interview date: Tuesday 18th November 2024. Interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams.

This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS. This is funded by Myaware UK.

We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis, and we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date at any time.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Finance and Operations Manager to join our small but dynamic team at a critical stage of our work. With a refreshed strategy, expanded team and extended life we are looking for someone to manage the day-to-day delivery of an effective and efficient finance and operations function and provide vital support to the Director of Finance and Operations and Business Support Officer.

The successful candidate will become an integral part of the Access team, working in a collaborative and supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development. 

Key Responsibilities:

· Day to day management of the finance and operations functions

· Financial reporting

· Treasury management

· Line management and development of the Business Support Officer

· HR and IT support to colleagues

· Governance support to trustees

If this opportunity aligns with your career goals, please review our job pack, which includes the job description and person specification. We encourage you to familiarise yourself with the requirements before applying. If you feel this is this the right role for you, do not hesitate to apply, we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to being an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all. We believe in the value of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Selection for roles is based solely on individual merit, talent, skills, and potential.

As a charity, we are dedicated to reflecting the communities and individuals we aim to support. We particularly welcome applications from candidates who share lived experiences or come from backgrounds that align with those we serve. Diversity strengthens our ability to make a meaningful impact, and we encourage all who feel passionate about our mission to apply.

First round of interviews (via Zoom) will be held on Thursday, 7th November 2024.

Second round of interviews (in person) will be held on Tuesday, 12th November 2024.

Job Summary 

The primary role of the Area Dean’s PA is to provide high quality and professional administrative support to the Area Dean of Hackney in their work. The job requires someone who is a self-starter, who is able to prioritise a busy workload, meet deadlines and work as part of a dynamic team.  

Job responsibilities 

PA duties  

• To support Area Deans with the administrative aspects of the Hackney and Islington Projects: Hackney Area Dean oversees the catholic mission stream of work

• To support the Area Dean with administration related to their parish and deanery responsibilities in partnership with local colleagues, ensuring that all documents and briefing materials are prepared and collated.

• Dealing sensitively and confidentially with mail, email and telephone calls. To respond as far as possible on the Area Dean’s behalf, and, where appropriate, draft emails and letters.

General Duties  

• To develop and maintain efficient filing systems, both in hard copy and electronically.

• To be responsible for the ordering of office supplies and equipment.

Support to Mission Project  

• Assist the Area Dean with organising meetings with colleagues, planning mission and training events

• Liaise with the Archdeacon and Dean of Mission and Associate Area Dean

• Communications with the Stepney Area Team.

• Provide administrative support to the Parish and Deanery (rotas, minutes, agendas etc) in a way that releases capacity of the ministry of the Area Dean

• Processing of Area Dean’s expenses.

Finance 

• Support the parish finance processes where required.

The postholder may be required to undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the role. 

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities. 

Person Specification 

Essential 

• Excellent administrative skills with proven relevant experience 

• Experience of email management and electronic filing 

• Ability to innovate, initiate and maintain good and effective administrative procedures 

• Proficient user of Microsoft Office and Eventbrite with the ability to master quickly other software packages 

• Database experience   

• Good interpersonal and social skills: Good communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English, and able to relate to the wider public 

• The ability to work well with others, as well as independently when required (This post will be located in a satellite office) 

• Efficient and organised with an eye for detail and an ability to anticipate what needs to be done 

• Sympathetic to the aims and ethos of the work of the Church of England 

• Be willing to turn their hand to a variety of tasks as the need arises 

• Good judgment, discretion and confidentiality 

• Self-motivated with the ability to remain calm under pressure 

• Willingness to work flexibly with occasional evening and weekend attendance required (Time off in lieu given) 

Desirable 

• Experience of running and overseeing events and courses 

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification. 

About the London Diocesan Fund 

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocesan of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway. 

The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people. 

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion 

The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. 

We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation. 

Safeguarding 

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 

Benefits of working with us 

The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits: 

• Competitive remuneration package 

• 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays 

• 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available 

• Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary 

• Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months’ of employment 

• Season ticket loans of public transport 

• Access to Benenden Health Insurance 

• EAP counselling through Health Assured

• Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles

• Two additional paid days for community volunteering 

Interviews will be held on 5th November 2024.

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

Background

Lepra is dedicated to addressing leprosy and lymphatic filariasis (LF) and their consequences through direct support, advocacy, and the promotion of inclusive communities. We work in Bangladesh and in India, through our sister organisation, LEPRA Society. We work in partnership with people affected by leprosy and LF to improve detection, ensure access to treatment and care, and promote inclusion and wellbeing. We have just finalised our new Global Strategy for 2024-30, which will guide us in our efforts to accelerate progress towards global targets for leprosy and LF, and towards our vision of a world free from leprosy and LF.

Job Context

It is an exciting time to be coming into Lepra as we currently celebrate our organisation’s Centenary year this year. In 2023 we underwent a strategic review and developed our new 6-year global strategy to re-establish our work into the future. We are using our Centenary year in 2024 as a springboard to launch our new strategic period. Our new strategy will guide us in our efforts to accelerate progress towards global targets for leprosy and LF, and towards our vision of a world free from disability and discrimination.

Our Finance and Operations team plays a critical role in supporting the wider Lepra UK team with our finance and HR function delivering and supporting on all finance management processes and HR related support at all levels.  The Finance and Operations team has experienced staffing changes this year and with some staff looking to work part-time, an assistant position has become available to support both the Finance & Administration Lead and the HR and Executive Support Assistant Manager as well as the need for support with our office move.

Job Purpose

To support the Finance and Operations team which includes the HR function as well as coordinating the upcoming office move and facilities operations.

Working Relationships

→ For the initial six months you will report into the Director of Finance and Operations.

→ Working with all of Lepra UK on all matters regarding HR, Operations and Finance.

→ Close working links and collaboration with the Finance & Operations team consisting of Finance & Operations Director, Finance Manager, HR & Executive Support Assistant Manager and Finance & Administration lead.

Key Responsibilities

Premises and Facilities Management

→ Point of contact for office queries from tenants and Octagon Management company and co-ordinate any necessary contractors (stock kitchen, keep shredding bins filled for collection).

→ Clear and sort any items in the loft storage area as required

→ Act as Fire Marshall

→ Collect and sort post

→ Point of contact for all Lepra UK staff regarding office bookings and office use

Finance

→ Logging all donations on CRM system including gift aid administration

→ Running any required reports

→ Payroll support

HR and Administration

→ Sending out appropriate induction email template to all new starters

→ Ordering any IT equipment or arranging current IT equipment for new starters to be configured and for IT to be couriered to new starter/ liaise with IT provider as required

→ Setting up induction training on our online training portal

→ Assisting in arranging induction meetings for new starters

→ Assist with travel and accommodation for colleagues and any visitors / Trustees

→ Arrange for printing and sending on any mailings to staff members

→ IT starters and leavers administration

Recruitment

→ Assisting in the formatting of job descriptions

→ Arranging for job advertisements to be sent to various recruitment advertisers and Lepra website

→ Liaising with Universities regarding intern/volunteer recruitment

General

→ This role sits within a busy finance and operations team which deals with Finance, Human Resources, IT, Governance and premises/facilities. In period of team staff absences, you will be expected to cover work tasks as appropriate

→ If you have spare capacity you will be expected to undertake any reasonable tasks within the team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

· Graduate level or up to A’ Level with relevant work experience

Desirable

· CIPD or Finance qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

· At least two years’ experience of Finance, HR administration or both

Desirable

· Experience in the charity sector

· Experience of working in a diverse and multicultural environment

· Experience of bias-free recruitment

Skills, Attitudes and Personal Qualities

Essential

· Strong desire to work in the charity sector

· Share Lepra’s values

· Highly organised

· Confident user of IT systems, including an aptitude for learning new skills

· Proactive and can multitask

Position type: Full time, Permanent - 37.5 hours per week. Flexible working will be considered. 

Responsible to: Senior Digital Marketing Manager

Direct reports: None

Location: Truro, Cornwall or Remote (UK only)

Role purpose:

Are you passionate about making a difference through digital marketing? Join us as a Digital Marketing Officer and play a pivotal role in growing engagement and donations from our supporters via digital channels, with a special focus on email marketing.

In this dynamic role, you’ll be responsible for crafting and executing an email marketing strategy, improving audience segmentation, planning and implementing email journeys, and analysing results to drive continuous improvement.

During peak times, you’ll also support our digital team with creating compelling content for our website, social media channels, and paid advertising campaigns.

You’ll be part of a friendly and ambitious team, helping to make ShelterBox a global name. This role is full of variety, working with different teams within the organisation to promote best practice and upskill colleagues across the department.

Who we’re looking for:

We are seeking a results-driven, proactive self-starter with at least 2 years of experience in digital marketing, particularly email marketing. The ideal candidate will have:

· A talent for creating engaging content and a keen eye for detail.

· Strong copywriting skills with the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences.

· A focus on outcomes, with a knack for inspiring supporters to take action.

· A good handle on data and analytics to continually improve the performance of your communications.

· An innovative mindset, staying ahead of trends to engage audiences and test new approaches.

· An interest in the world of international development.

This is a fantastic opportunity to get behind the scenes of a busy emergency disaster relief organisation and help us work towards a world where no one goes without shelter. If you’re ready to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Duties will include but not be limited to:

Strategy and planning

· Own and deliver a plan to ensure our email campaigns increase engagement, income and email penetration rates

· Develop automated email journeys, working with Fundraising teams to improve the wider supporter journey as well as seeing how events like birthdays and donation anniversaries can increase engagement and loyalty

· Focus on innovation with a willingness experiment and test new trends to increase audience reach and engagement  

· Update and plan the email calendar

Delivering and improving campaigns and projects

· Oversee the implementation of a new email programme, providing advice to the Fundraising teams on best practice and how to get best results

· Collaborate with our Fundraising teams to produce email nurturing campaigns for each of our segments and create tactical emails to move supporters up the engagement ladder

· Assist with segmentation and maintaining the health of our database. As we work towards automating our processes, this may include manual handling of data from time to time.

· Drive lead generation to develop an ‘engagement-first’ audience and build a prospect pool for fundraising activity. This includes coming up with creative ideas for lead generation activities, planning and executing campaigns, and optimising points of conversion for email signs ups. 

· Play an active role in our move to a new email marketing platform and CRM

· Develop a loyalty programme with exclusive content for highly engaged email subscribers

· Ensure email marketing aligns with other marketing channels and campaigns support the Digital team with compelling digital content for the website, social media and paid advertising channels as needed.

Analysis and reporting

· Build an email testing plan and share learnings with the Digital team, wider department and with International teams

· Analyse the effectiveness of our emails using inbuilt analytics, CRM reporting and tools like Google Analytics

· Share insights, findings and best practice across the department and with International teams to ensure people understand what is working well and how this can improve their areas of work

Training and supporting others

Provide training for fundraising colleagues, helping to develop their digital marketing skills, with a focus on email marketing. Share best practices, insights and advice with fundraising teams, being a source of support for them with their email marketing activities in the UK and our smaller affiliates.

Other responsibilities

· Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post.