Volunteer Development Coordinator Jobs in Billingshurst, West Sussex

About Design for Good

Design for Good (DfG) builds, trains and focuses a passionate global creative community to design direct and lasting impact for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. On a breadth and scale only possible through cross-company collaboration.

Your Role
We are seeking a Senior Communications & PR Leader to drive impactful internal and external communications and strengthen our global network. You will be responsible for developing and executing a dynamic communications strategy while building strong relationships with media partners to raise awareness of our global alliance and its achievements. This is a hands-on role ideal for a candidate who excels at strategic thinking but is also comfortable with content creation using own copywriting and visual skills, as well as guiding other content creators from volunteering partners.

We are looking for someone who shares the DfG mission, has a passion for storytelling, and excels at strategising and delivering innovative communication and PR initiatives. Additionally, the ideal candidate will also possess exceptional communication skills to engage effectively within our global network, connecting diverse audiences and their communication departments. The Communication & PR leader will collaborate with programme staff, and senior management to deliver compelling content across various platforms, including digital marketing, press, branding and storytelling initiatives. The working environment is informal, team-oriented, and encourages individual input and development. Thereby supporting the execution of DfG’s impact-driven program to improve life through design. This position reports to the Managing Director of Design for Good.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communication Strategy: Develop and implement a communications strategy to elevate DfG’s global visibility and impact.
• Public Relations & Branding: Build and strengthen relationships with press contacts, and public relations partners to expand DfG’s reach. Enhance and promote our brand to ensure consistent messaging and representation.
• Content Development: Lead and create content for various channels, including the website, social media, events, annual reviews, and press releases
• Content Execution: Plan, coordinate, and deliver communication activities in partnership with alliance communication leads and external partners.

Key Requirements:

• Passion for DfG's mission to improve life through design
• Senior-level experience in communications, and public relations ideally in an NGO, charity or mission-driven organisation.
• Strong public relations network and a proven track record of securing media coverage for a global organisation.
• Exceptional communication skills in English, with strong storytelling abilities (additional languages are a plus).
• Ability to work independently while motivating and collaborating with colleagues and partners globally.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working remotely with international teams across different time zones.

Preferred Skills and qualifications

• Proven experience building and managing relationships with media, partners, and stakeholders (foundation is a plus)
•   Experience in sectors related to international culture, design, creativity, or sustainability.
•  Familiarity with diverse media channels and target audiences
•  Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, PR, Marketing, or a related field.

Compensation
Salary payment is dependent on skill set, experience and education.

Responses to applications
Replies will be sent during January 2025.

Are you an experienced Volunteer Coordinator, with strong helpline or service delivery experience? 

The National Services Coordinator will be responsible for Volunteer Management across National Services. Supporting the recruitment, development, and onboarding of online volunteers.  As well as being responsible for the ongoing engagement of online volunteers.  This includes supporting our Helpline, Email and UYBO Services.

Working alongside the Helpline Service Manager, the role will support the development and growth of National Services.

Criminal Record Checks

All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online: 

• Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice
• Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice

Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.

We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.

About us:

Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting is the world’s only movement for every girl and any girl because we believe that each of them deserves to be the best they can be. Girl Guides and Girl Scouts learn by doing, making friends and having fun. In brave, local spaces, girls develop the skills and attitudes to change themselves, their communities and our world. The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts supports 153 national Girl Guide and Girl Scout organisations around the world to be united, thriving and growing.

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to provide expertise in events management, to project manage the 39th WAGGGS World Conference and to support regional teams in the delivery of five Regional Conferences.

Key Responsibilities:

39th World Conference

• Responsible for overall project management of the in-person 39th WAGGGS World Conference in 2026, ensuring that the event fulfils the objectives and is delivered on time and within budget.

• Coordinate the relationship with the host Member Organisation, the Girl Guides Association of Cambodia. Ensure communication is smooth and that WAGGGS’ input to the event is provided within agreed timelines.

• Develop and oversee the implementation of a Memorandum of Understanding with the host Member Organisation.

• Management of the World Conference budget.

• Build and manage relationships with WAGGGS staff, volunteers, partners and Member Organisations, including working closely with volunteers involved in the delivery of the Conference.

• Coordinate the World Conference programme in collaboration with the World Board, WAGGGS staff and volunteers.

• Responsible for developing and monitoring the risk assessment and contingency plan for the World Conference, including ensuring appropriate Safeguarding processes and procedures are in place.

• Support with the recruitment and induction of the Conference Planning team and other volunteer groups.

• Coordinate the evaluation and reporting for the World Conference.

• Monitor the work of the Events Coordinators and Youth Event Lead.

• Establish and deliver regular reporting to the necessary stakeholders, including monthly updates to the World Board and Senior Management Team.

Regional Conferences

• Working closely with the respective Regional Manager, support the coordination and delivery of the five Regional Conferences taking place during July and August 2025.

• Take the lead on the logistics for the online governance elements of the Regional Conferences.

• Provide advice and support to the Europe Events Manager and Asia Pacific Events Coordinator in the Membership and Regional Support Team.

General

• Line-management of the Events Coordinators and Youth Event Lead.

• Manage the contract with the Event Management platform provider, ensuring it is fit for purpose and used for appropriate events within WAGGGS.

• Development of events management resources and templates that can be used to support the delivery of other events within WAGGGS, including risk assessment, budget management and other templates

Stargardt's Connected is a unique award-winning charity supporting those with the rare sight loss condition Stargardt's Disease. Our mission is raising awareness, giving support and seeking a cure.  Founded in 2017, to address the lack of support and awareness around the condition, today the charity reaches well over a 1000 people and is rapidly growing.  

The following are the range of duties you will be asked to contribute to and would be undertaken dependent on priorities and capacity.

● Manage the Charity’s email inboxes, responding to communications from the Stargardt’s Community, volunteers, external partners, and third parties. Triage messages, escalate to the CEO when necessary, and develop responses with appropriate signposting to information and support.

● Represent the Charity at various in-person events alongside the CEO, including Stargardt’s Connected events (e.g. annual conference, summer picnic) and external events (e.g., Sight Village, fundraising events, other sight loss charity events).

● Assist the CEO in developing content for presentations, articles, and resources for the Charity.

● Co-ordinate the development and dissemination of the Stargardt’s Connected e-newsletter via Mailchimp, collaborating with the CEO to gather and create content.

● Co-ordinate the Charity’s social media channels (X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), ensuring timely posting of news and updates, building a following, and responding to comments and direct messages, escalating to the CEO as needed.

● Oversee the Charity’s Zoom account, including setting up and helping to run online meetings for Community events, Trustee meetings, and ad-hoc meetings with external partners.

● Support the organisation and coordination of logistics for Charity activities, including liaising with vendors, organising travel and accommodation for conferences, managing event registrations, handling donations, and coordinating the sign-off and submission of policies and reports.

● Take ownership of the Charity’s Google Drive, establishing systems and processes to manage files in compliance with data protection, audit policies, and best practices.

● Attend and minute meetings with external partners and the Board of Trustees as requested.

● Any other similar reasonable duties as required

This is a great opportunity to become part of a team, which makes a real difference.

The post holder will be a source of support and expertise to Helpline Volunteers during a shift, providing emotional support and signposting options to bereaved people in their initial contact with Cruse Bereavement Support, (in call / Email / Casework). Support ongoing growth and development of the helpline through call monitoring, onboarding new volunteers and implementation of the Quality framework. 

Working alongside the Helpline Service Manager, the role will support the development and growth of the helpline.

This role will be working closely with a Project Team in Cruse who are managing our Southern Gas Network (SGN) partnership. We would like this role to participate in the development of the partnership to ensure effective rollout within our National Helpline. This would require you to attend National Energy Action (NEA) Fuel Debt Advice in the Community Training and become the point of contact for the National Helpline staff and volunteers for SGN related queries.

Due to the nature of the role, you would be expected to work flexibly on a shift basis (with availability to work between 9am and 8:15pm), including some Bank Holidays.

Criminal Record Checks

All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online: 

• Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice
• Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice

Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.

We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.

Role outline and purpose

Network Services Co-ordinators play a critical role in the delivery of central services to food banks in Trussell’s network.  The Network Services teams fulfils three vital functions for Trussell; answering public and food bank enquiries, delivering projects for food bank operations, and providing guidance and training on food bank facing platforms.  The  co-ordinator role is vital to Trussell’s delivery of high-quality services and information both for network members and for other enquirers.

Role responsibilities

· Provide technical and operational support to the network on a variety of food bank facing platforms, including creating and maintaining resources, guidance documents and training for all food bank personnel. 

· Compose and send communications and messages to the food bank network.

· Analyse and report on operational data sets, reporting to other teams in Trussell and external partners.

· Lead and manage operational projects, including working with external partners and stakeholders from across Trussell.

· Reply to public enquiries and complaints from members of the public.

Person Specification

Technical skills and minimum knowledge:

· Using technical systems such as Wordpress, CRMs, databases etc

· Managing projects and / or understanding of project management principles.

· Customer facing skills, answering enquiries and demonstrating effective communication.

· The ability to write concise and engaging communications and resources.

· Utilising feedback and data sets to make decisions.

Behaviours and competencies:

· Can communicate effectively and compassionately with a range of different people and stakeholders and using influencing skills.

· Ability to balance competing priorities and work to tight deadlines, organising their own workload with limited supervision.

· Demonstrate a commitment to the values of Trussell.

· Demonstrates empathy for people from disadvantage, marginalised or socially-excluded backgrounds.

Key Stakeholders

· Food banks

· Operations – Area Managers, the Pathfinder Team and wider Network Support & Grant Giving department

· Volunteering

· The Corporate Partnerships

· Brand and Marketing

· Learning and Development

· Strategic Communications

Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?

Community Fundraiser - North East
Reports to: Community Development Manager - North
Direct Reports: None
Location: Home based, covering North East England
Contract: Fixed Term, maternity cover
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: Circa £31,00 per annum

Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team as we prepare to move into 2025 and increase our supporter base across the North-East.

As a key part of our fundraising efforts in a high-performing region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events
• Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth
• Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders
• Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research

Requirements:

• At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation
• Strong experience in supporter stewardship
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike
• Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure

About Brain Tumour Research

Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.

We are invested in our employees and are proud to be accredited by Investors in People.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact and help us to grow our supporter base across the North-East. If you’re looking for a rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you!

Closing date: Wednesday 8th January 2025
First interviewdates: 16th & 17th January

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.

Candidates may also have in experience in, or be looking for a career in: Fundraising, Donor Engagement, Community Events Coordinator, Public Relations, Trusts and Foundations, Fundraising Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Executive

No agencies please.

Job Purpose:  To oversee, deliver and lead Short Breaks Club session for children and young people who have a disability or additional needs. To ensure that all, safeguarding, regulator and health & safety requirements are being met. 

Hourly Pay: £13.91

Hours of work:37.5

Working Pattern: Various (Sat & Sun in Reigate; Mon-Fri in school holidays)

Employment type: Permanent and Casual Options Available

Contract Type: Permanent and Casual Options Available

Location:  Across all YMCA East Surrey locations; Crawley, Horsham, Mid Sussex, Reigate, Epsom, Leatherhead  Across all YMCA East Surrey locations; Crawley, Horsham, Mid Sussex, Reigate, Epsom, Leatherhead

Annual leave:Starting allowance - 25 days plus Bank Holidays.  Please note that school holidays are key delivery periods and annual leave is not usually agreed during these periods.

Benefits:

Free Gym Membership: The post holder will be entitled to free use of the YMCA East Surrey fitness centre in Redhill and half price YMCA childcare for dependents.

Free Parking : There is free parking availableat all our delivery site. YMCA East Surrey also operates a Bike to Work Scheme.

Pension Scheme: There is a YMCA East Surrey pension scheme - details available on request.

Closing Date for Applications: 31st January 2025

Interviews to be held: YMCA East Surrey reserves the right to interview candidates and appoint to roles as and when applications are received.

Proposed Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Main Responsibilities:

· To take responsibility of the day to day running of Children and Young People’s services to ensure that the service provided is safe, high quality and appropriate for the children and young people who attend.

· When the coordinator/manager is not available to act as the responsible person in charge of the scheme.

· To take a lead during sessions of ensuring that are aware of what all children are doing and that they are signed into and out of the service correctly

· To build trusting relationships with children and young people that enable them to benefit from the services provided.

· To lead a team of play workers and volunteers, supporting them with their roles and knowing when to get further support from more senior team members. 

· To ensure that all children and young people upon their arrival are welcomed and feel comfortable and valued enabling the development and improvement of self-esteem, self-confidence and positive experiences

· When required to ensure that appropriate care plans and risk assessments are carried out for specific children and young people to meet any additional needs.

· Where appropriate to work with parents and families, checking that we have the correct information about the children and young people that attend. To ensure that parents and carers are kept informed of incidents/ accidents or other issues relating to their children. 

· To contribute to the planning, organisation and delivery of activities, ensuring they are adapted where appropriate to be accessible to all children and young people to the best of their abilities, using and checking children’s Care Plans.

· To work closely with individuals and where appropriate their families to offer a range of free play opportunities as well as a structured programme of social, play and leisure activities to the varying ages and needs of the children attending the service.

· To prepare and plan the session planning documents to ensure smooth running of the day. Including allocation of staff members, toileting record, daily staff logs and lunch rota.

· To supervise the activity environment to ensure physical and emotional/personal safety for all children and young people attending. This includes completing appropriate records of any accidents, injuries or incidents that may occur and any medication administered

· Ensure children’s choices are evidenced and feedback gathered from children in a suitable manner.

· To provide and supervise the hygienic provision of refreshments for the children/young people, recognising the principles of a balanced diet and the requirements of varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds and allergies

· To ensure that resources are set up and packed up while being kept neat and tidy as well as to inform the coordinator/manager if extra resources are required.

· To ensure that all children and young people are made to feel valued and enabled to develop and improve self-esteem, self-confidence and positive experiences

· Where necessary to administer first aid for children who have had an accident as well as medication for children with health issues ensuring that have attended necessary training with regards to this

· Provide and supervise the hygienic provision of personal care, ensuring privacy, dignity at all time and recording in care plan.

· To receive medication from Parents/Carers, check, record and store safely following procedures. 

· Administer, where necessary, after appropriate training, medication for children keeping accurate and up to date records.

· Assist with moving and handling of children/adults with restricted mobility, after appropriate training, including hoisting and use of mobility equipment.

· Provide high level of support for children/adults with complex needs, ensuring care plans and behaviour plans are understood and followed to meet individual needs.

· Regular use if aids to support communication and sensory impairment needs.

· Provide high level of diligence and surveillance for the child you are supporting, including personal hygiene, behaviour, nutrition, sensory and play needs, feeding back any new observations to the Leader.

· Accompany  and lead children/adults on trips, following procedures and policies, risk assessment and keeping them safe whilst providing high level of support.

· To provide annual leave cover for the Coordinator

· Supporting children/adults with eating and drinking as specified within their care plan and guidelines.

· Assisting children/adults to engage with activities providing appropriate support and help to achieve desired outcomes.

· To work with the rest of the YMCA children and young people’s team to help ensure attendance figures reach agreed targets in line with budgets. This includes supporting with promotional tasks including taking photos and attending promotional events.

· To be flexible in order to meet the needs of service including covering sites aside from usual site.

· Attend YMCA East Surrey staff meetings, training and staff development events, as appropriate, to ensure continuous professional competence and development

· Undertake any other duties and responsibilities reasonably requested by the Coordinator / Manager.

Are you an experienced leader with a vision for empowering communities and volunteers?

We are seeking FOUR motivated and experienced Community Support Managers to lead and manage our regional community support function that truly impacts those living with and affected by MND. These roles are home-based and have travel requirements across the designated region. These roles offer the opportunity to lead and support both staff and volunteers in delivering exceptional local services.

We are recruiting Community Support Managers to cover the following areas:

Central & West: Bristol, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Bath & North-East Somerset, West Midlands, Central & East Midlands, Somerset & Dorset, Devon & Cornwall, and Thames Valley

South-East: London, East and West Sussex, Hertfordshire, Essex, East Anglia, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Jersey, Surrey and Kent

North: Cheshire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cumbria, North-East, Yorkshire and North & North-East Lincolnshire

Devolved Nations: Wales and Northern Ireland

Candidates must be located within or close to the region they are interested in.

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Community Support Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage a team of Community Support Coordinators (CSCs), ensuring their training, development, and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with the Volunteering Team to support recruitment and retention of key volunteer roles.
• Facilitate a community of practice with colleagues to ensure consistent service delivery and knowledge sharing.
• Maintain awareness of external services and partnerships to enhance local support provision.
• Oversee regional data collection and reporting to inform business planning and align with organisational objectives.
• Ensure compliance with key policies, including safeguarding, GDPR, and health and safety, empowering your team to follow best practices.
• Work with the Head of Regional Services and Partnerships to develop local and regional plans for improving support services.
• Report regularly on regional activities, challenges, and impact using agreed processes.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with external organisations to enhance services.
• Support the implementation of new initiatives and provide cover for team members as needed.

About You:

We're looking for an inspiring leader with the skills and experience to excel in this role. You should have:

• Proven experience managing remote teams, including both staff and volunteers.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Skills in performance data management and reporting.
• A track record of delivering support services in statutory, private, or voluntary sectors.
• Experience managing risk and safeguarding.
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse communities and external partners.
• A commitment to inclusion and diversity.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and make independent decisions.
• Proficiency in computer literacy.
• Flexibility to work occasional unsocial hours.
• A full driving licence.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, apply now to join a dedicated team making a real difference every day!

The full job description is available in the candidate pack.

Salary: £43,600 per annum

Hours: 37 per week

Location: Home-based with travel requirements across designated region.

Contract: Permanent

Regions:

Central & West: Bristol, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Bath & North-East Somerset, West Midlands, Central & East Midlands, Somerset & Dorset, Devon & Cornwall, and Thames Valley

South-East: London, East and West Sussex, Hertfordshire, Essex, East Anglia, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Jersey, Surrey and Kent

North: Cheshire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cumbria, North-East, Yorkshire and North & North-East Lincolnshire

Devolved Nations: Wales and Northern Ireland

Candidates must be located within or close to the region they are interested in.

We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.

How to apply:

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Experience leading, supporting and measuring performance for remote teams with staff and volunteers.

• Skilled in performance data management and reporting.

• Demonstrable understanding and delivery of support services in the statutory, private and/or voluntary sectors including value.

Important Information:

• We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
• If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
• Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
• If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
• We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.

ABOUT ROCKINGHORSE

Rockinghorse Children’s Charity was set up in 1967 by Dr Trevor Mann as the official fundraising arm of the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital in Brighton. We raise money to provide live-saving medical equipment and additional services with the aim of improving the lives of sick children throughout Sussex. Along with the Royal Alex and the Trevor Mann Baby Unit, Rockinghorse also supports the Special Care Baby Unit in the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath along with paediatric wards, specialist neonatal units, respite centres and children’s services across Sussex. Rockinghorse does not receive any government funding and relies on the generous support of individuals, community groups, schools, companies and trusts. We believe that no matter where they are, children should always be allowed to be children. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role manages the finance and operations team. You’ll bring strategic leadership to the function to ensure the smooth running of all functions within finance and operations. You will ensure delivery, strategic development and appropriate planning and analysis of financial and operational services and systems to make sure our charity uses the funds it receives wisely and efficiently to support children across Sussex. This is a senior role within the charity reporting to the CEO, working across the charity. You’ll be a key influencer and consultative colleague within the charity. You’ll foster a culture of excellence and wellbeing in your team, building accountability and championing teamwork, where a vision is shared, and success is celebrated. You’ll be committed to developing each member of your team to realise their full potential at Rockinghorse.

DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Finance

· To ensure excellent financial management is in place with effective procedures, processes, and controls to effectively manage risk, embed best practice and meet regulatory requirements.

· To provide high quality and timely management information to budget holders, SMT, the CEO and Trustees.

· To work closely with the Head of Development & Philanthropy and other managers to develop funding bids, ensuring that appropriate budgets are constructed.

· To establish and maintain effective working relationships both inside and outside the charity, particularly with auditors, bank, Charity Commission, Companies House and Insurance brokers so Rockinghorse is always perceived as a professional, efficient and ethical organisation.

Strategic

· To support the development, effective implementation and monitoring of organisational strategy and business plans.

· To develop and lead the organisation’s budget and forecasting process.

· To contribute to all Board meetings and two sub-committees: Finance, Audit & Risk and HR and Operations.

· To provide great leadership and line management for the Finance and Operations team, driving quality and performance and providing support and development for team members.

 Operations

· To oversee the delivery and maintenance of high-quality IT for the organisation (via our outsourced function).

· To oversee the provision of effective HR management across the organisation.

· To oversee the delivery of office facilities to ensure a positive working environment and is compliant with health and safety legislation.

· To champion value for money across the whole charity and make sure contractual arrangements and leases are appropriate.

Other (Depending on the hours/days of contract)

· Oversee the volunteering function of the charity - either as the direct manager of the function or by managing a part time volunteer co-ordinator.

· Any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Chief Executive.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential:

1. A fully qualified accountant with a recognised qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA).

2. A proven track record of successful management of finance and operations functions (ideally in a charity or not for profit).

3. Technical accounting skills, especially in relation to statutory accounting.

4. Sound knowledge of Charity SORP, VAT, taxation and other compliance requirements.

5. Strong analytical skills and highly numerate.

6. Strong IT skills, including accounting and reporting packages and especially Excel.

7. Experience of identifying and implementing process, system and control improvements.

8. Hands-on, pro-active approach to working; proven to be detail oriented.

9. Experience of building relationships with and managing internal and external stakeholders.

10. Experience of using a range of finance packages, programmes and databases.

11. Experience in developing robust financial performance indicators, measures and reporting frameworks.

12. Excellent planning, problem solving and organisational skills.

13. Excellent written and verbal communication.

14. Knowledge of the regulatory and governance landscape for charity finance and operations.

15. Commitment to Rockinghorse’s mission, vision and values.

Desirable:

1. Experience line managing staff and volunteers in a charity environment.

2. Excellent people management skills, adaptable and flexible in manner and approach.

3. An understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and safe working practices.

4. Experience in project management – including budget development and day to day management, project planning and delivery, and project evaluation.

Work skills you’ll need on the job: 

1. Brilliant financial planning and management skills. 

2. Brilliant stakeholder management skills.

3. Excellent people skills, adaptable and flexible in manner and approach. 

4. Excellent planning, problem solving and organisational skills. 

5. Excellent written and verbal communication. 

6. A creative mindset.

7. Ability to work on own initiative and as an active team member. 

8. Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment. 

9. Ability to take calculated risks and learn from mistakes. 

Benefits of working for Rockinghorse Children’s Charity: 

· 25 days annual leave (prorated for part-time) plus bank holidays. 

· An additional day of annual leave on your birthday. 

· Christmas closure days (prorated for part-time) – up to three additional days of annual leave.

· Cycle to work scheme. 

· Tax-free childcare voucher scheme. 

· Competitive pension scheme. 

· Employee and dependants’ health cash plan including access to an online GP and counselling. 

· Family leave including maternity, adoption, shared parental and paternity leave. 

· Ongoing opportunities for learning and professional development for staff. 

· Quarterly reward and recognition days for all staff. 

· Opportunity for flexible, hybrid and part-time working. 

· Subsidised car parking in Brighton. 

· Access to Enterprise Car Club. 

Rockinghorse is committed to building an inclusive workplace, with equity for all, whilst embracing and championing inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all. 

Application Process 

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter outlining how you fulfil the fifteen essential elements of the person specification.

Your covering letter must address your experience, skills and knowledge against the fifteen essential elements of the person spec. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. If you also have any of the four desirable criteria, please outline these too. 

If you need any support with the process or application, please get in touch. We can also talk to through the role and answer any questions you may have informally.

All applicants will be shortlisted (to go to interview) based on their ability to demonstrate they have, or can gain, most of the essential criteria for the role – as demonstrated in the covering letter.

Estimated Timeframes: 

· Application Deadline midnight 12th January 2025. 

· Shortlisting w/c 13th January 2025. 

· Interviews will be 21st January in central Brighton.

Interviews will be with the CEO, Project Manager and the Treasurer and will consist of a series of set questions (the same for each candidate) about your skills, experience and knowledge relating to the post (Essential, Work and Desirable skills).

The interview will also be an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the role, the charity and the process of recruitment.

The role will be available from February 2025 onwards (flexibility depending on post holder’s availability).

To ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and promote diversity, Rockinghorse Children’s Charity is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.

Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?

Community Fundraiser – Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk
Salary: Circa £31,000
Reports to: Community Development Manager - East
Direct Reports: None
Location: Home based, covering Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team as we prepare to move into 2025 and increase our supporter base across Essex. 

As a key part of our fundraising efforts in a high-performing region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year

Key Responsibilities: 

• Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events 
• Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth 
• Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders 
• Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research

Requirements: 

• At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation 
• Strong experience in supporter stewardship
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike 
• Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure

About Brain Tumour Research

Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.

We are invested in our employees and are proud to be accredited by Investors in People.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact and help us to grow our supporter base across Essex. If you’re looking for a rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you! 

Closing date: Thursday 9th January 2025
First interview date: Friday 17th January.

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.

Candidates may also have in experience in, or be looking for a career in: Fundraising, Donor Engagement, Community Events Coordinator, Public Relations, Trusts and Foundations, Fundraising Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Executive

No agencies please.