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Director of Fundraising & Communications

Based at The Vassall Centre Bristol c£60k + excellent benefits

Bristol Charities mission is to provide opportunities and support for people and communities to improve lives through grants, housing and charitable projects.

They are at a very exciting time in their development and have created a new role of Director of Fundraising & Communications to help them on their journey. This a new role that will play a crucial part in shaping the future of the charity as well as securing the resources to deliver sustainable growth in the work and impact of the charity.

Going forward their work will be delivered though a distinctive and coherent Community Hub model, which will be holistic, person-centred, integrated, joined-up, and promote a partnership approach.  They also purchased The Vassall Centre in 2021, with long term plans to redevelop the site for community benefit.

In the short term they plan to relaunch the Vassall Centre as a standout, accessible, and affordable workspace venue for charitable organisations.  Their community Hubs will include directly delivered Bristol Charities programmes/projects, services delivered by local partners, and services delivered by their strategic partners. They are also looking to increase the number of housing units they manage, either through development of their existing sites, through acquisition of new sites or through partnership working with other local housing providers, and any new Housing Schemes will incorporate the new Hub model.

Bristol Charities now need to recruit an experienced, passionate, and entrepreneurial fundraising professional; someone who is capable of not only overseeing a small but growing communications function, but who also recognises the importance of aligning fundraising and communications strategies and activity. 

With this role, there will be the opportunity to build a fundraising function from scratch and lead on the fundraising and communications strategy for the charity, at a time of exciting change. The work would go across a range of sectors and will provide an opportunity to impact the city in lasting and tangible ways.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Director of Fundraising will play a key role in the Senior Leadership Team by providing thoughtful and creative leadership and productive working relationships with other Directors, teams, and colleagues, helping to set the direction for the charity and tackling strategic challenges.

For this role, we are seeking:

· Extensive fundraising experience in a compatible context, specifically across key areas of income generation.

· Must be target driven to achieve income objectives set.

· Relevant professional qualifications or qualified through experience (either fundraising or communications).

· Leadership at a senior executive level with experience of managing relationships with key stakeholders, colleagues and Trustees to deliver fundraising and marketing objectives.

This is an exciting new role, and the person will be responsible for creating, developing and implementing fundraising plans to support delivery of all projects and programmes. This involves leading partnerships with funders including proactive approaches to drive further income growth, packaging our programmes and services to attract new funding relationships.

If you would like an informal discussion regarding the role on offer and receive the briefing pack, please contact Vanessa Moon or Sandy Hinks using the contact details found in the Recruitment Pack. Details on how to apply can also be found in the Recruitment Pack. Completed applications with CVs and EoI should quote reference MC2477.

Closing date midnight, Sunday 22nd September.

Bristol Charities have retained Moon Charity Practice to manage this campaign and are therefore unable to accept CVs from third party agencies. All CV’s and expression of interest received will be forwarded directly to Moon Charity Practice for consideration.

• Temporary Maternity cover until 30 September 2025
• 17.5 hours per week (0.5)
• Flexible – opportunity for remote, hybrid or office based
• £17,636 – £18,564 per annum depending on skills and experience (pro rata to a full-time salary of £35,272 – £37,128)

This role is to provide maternity cover for our Support for Boarding programme. You will be the key point of contact for schools, families and young people supported by us, working within a larger Grants team. We are not accepting new applications from August 2024, so you will lead the annual renewals process to confirm bursary grants for current students, manage grant payments, oversee the programme budget and contribute to deeper thinking about the programme as we develop it further.

Why work for us?

Buttle UK is a charity dedicated to helping children and young people in the UK who have experienced crisis, are living in financial hardship and are dealing with multiple challenging social issues. We provide support designed to improve emotional, educational and social outcomes through our Chances for Children grants and, for some children whose home environment is particularly disruptive and chaotic, grants which allow them to go to boarding school. By working with us you are helping to change children’s lives. Our Grants Team has a reputation for friendliness, efficiency and effectiveness and are always striving to do better. We are a small and enthusiastic team achieving amazing things.

For the full job description and person specification, please visit our website.

What we can offer you

• Generous annual leave entitlement – 28 days plus bank holidays (pro rata) – additional leave offered for length of service
• Flexible working conditions
• Employer contribution to pension scheme of 7%
• Life assurance scheme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme with BUPA
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Trained mental health first aiders
• Paid volunteering days
• Promoting diversity and inclusion in the office
• Career growth and development opportunities through our commitment to learning

Application Instructions

If you wish to apply for the position of Grants Development Officer - Support for Boarding, please download and complete the job pack and application form on our website and submit by 10am on Monday 9th September 2024. Applications received after the closing date cannot be considered.

Please note, should we receive a large amount of applications for this vacancy, we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date.

Female Housing Support Worker

Rochdale

Temporary

Full time

£13.00 - £15.00 per hour

Our client

Our client is part of a large group who are committed to enriching communities and improving lives. They provide residential and day support services to people who are homeless or in housing need. Services offers a safe environment where people can develop their skills and independence to empower change.

Morgan Hunt is recruiting for a Female Housing Support Worker, to join the a service in Rochdale on a temporary basis. This is a full-time role, with the potential of being permanent for the right candidate.

The role

• To be involved with admission and selection of service users, in conjunction with the Project Leader.
• To encourage and assist service users, via support plans, to develop themselves and their independence within the service or by moving on.
• To work in consultation with other members of the staff team and to liaise with the staff of other projects.
• To ensure the upkeep and the security of the building and to take responsibility for any cash and equipment under your control.
• To carry out regular key-working sessions with service users at the agreed period, to meet their individual needs and keep comprehensive records of all contacts made.
• To issue warnings and take appropriate action to promote the health, safety and welfare of all service users in line with policies and procedures.
• Support individuals in a way that is trauma informed and solution focused and promotes resilience.
• The efficient keeping of appropriate records including case notes, support plans, financial and administrative records.
• To support and assist service users in participation and consultation processes.
• Foster and maintain positive relations with volunteers, local community and other voluntary and statutory organisations and external agencies and with other services.
• To ensure compliance with the Group's Health and Safety policies.

The candidate

• Able to assess need and to plan and deliver effective, stimulating and dynamic support.
• Able to develop service user, volunteer and community involvement and work in an enabling way including facilitating group activities.
• Able to address equality and diversity issues and an understanding of the needs of volunteers and service users.
• Able to demonstrate personal organisational skills: attendance /timekeeping, planning workload; record keeping, use of IT, managing resources effectively, meet deadlines.
• Able to demonstrate strong communication skills including record keeping, report writing, use of IT and social media platforms.
• Able to be an effective team member and inter agency worker.
• Able to use training, supervision and other feedback to continually improve performance.
• Able to manage risk and associated and ensure that procedures are followed, and risk is managed appropriately.

An Enhanced DBS is required for the role of Female Housing Support Worker.

This is an urgent requirement for our client, so for more information or to be considered for this role, please apply today!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Job description

We seek an enthusiastic, motivated, and highly organized administrator to provide admin support for our Inclusive Cycling team. You will help people from diverse backgrounds, including those excluded due to age, ethnicity, economic disadvantage, disability, or health issues, to access the benefits of cycling.

You will act as a friendly, reassuring first point of contact providing support for those seeking our services. As a part of a small team of colleagues, you will work to ensure the smooth running of our services and play a key role in assisting the promotion of our activities. You will be in charge of keeping accurate records on our database so that we can report to our funders.

While your role will primarily be office-based, you will have the opportunity to go out and engage with our projects, meet the people we work with, and witness first-hand the positive impacts of our work. Additionally, you will have the chance to help shape our direction as we develop and grow as a team.

Whilst you will have at least some previous administration or customer service experience, a positive attitude, willingness to learn, attention to detail and excellent customer service skills are most important.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for public inquiries (phone, email, online) and assist with requests, bookings, and customer service.
• Coordinate with colleagues to manage activities, events, and bookings for venues, freelancers, and volunteers.
• Troubleshoot issues with service users, freelancers, and volunteers.
• Maintain accurate records using our database and IT systems; assist staff with information requests and system use.
• Ensure data security, hygiene, and GDPR compliance.
• Provide invoicing and financial details to the Finance team.
• Schedule maintenance for loan bikes and arrange their transportation.
• Order tools, equipment, and office supplies, and manage office logistics (e.g., meetings, storage of donated bikes).

Person specification

Essential

• Strong customer service skills with a friendly telephone manner and confident communication (spoken and written).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and office management applications, with a willingness to learn new databases and software.
• Ability and willingness to learn confident use of databases and different software types.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and highly organized, with the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Reliable, punctual, and numerate.
• Friendly, compassionate, and approachable, committed to equality, diversity, and accessibility, as well as continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Some administration/office assistant/customer service experience.
• Experience in creating and updating records and databases with personnel, financial or other data.
• Basic knowledge of GDPR and cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of cycling issues and their relevance to environmental, health, transport and social inclusion agendas.

Why join us?

• 32 days paid leave in each holiday year (incl. public holidays)
• 5% matched contribution to pension
• Company Sick Pay
• Staff discount on refurbished bike (or Cycle to Work scheme for new bike)
• Free cycle training
• Free annual bike service
• Techscheme
• Team building meetings and socials
• Professional development opportunities

About Life Cycle

We work with people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds at every stage of their cycling journey: From learning to ride, to building a career in the cycle industry.

We know that with the right support, anyone can benefit from bikes. We help thousands of people each year by providing:

1. Bikes that are safe, smooth and fun to ride. 
2. Cycle training for all ages and abilities. 
3. Cycling activities for people with additional needs. 
4. Industry-accredited training for the public - and people in prison.

Our vision

A world with clean air and healthier people, where cycling is the chosen mode of transport, for most people, for short daily journeys.

Our mission 

To help more people experience the benefits of cycling – transforming lives and the environment.

To apply

Please apply via the application form on our website.

Deadline: 6th September

Interviews: 24th or 25th September

Start date: As soon as possible.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Interim Head of Strategic Funding to join our team based in Chingford London. 

Location: Gilwell Park. Chingford, London (1-2 days a week hybrid working)

Salary:£61,273 per annum – Band H (Inclusive of Market Supplement and Outer London Weighting)

Term: 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Working Hours: 35 hours per week 

We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.

The Interim Head of Strategic Funding Role:

This is an incredibly exciting time to join the fundraising team, as we expand to meet the huge potential to raise more money to support Scouts’ mission. We’re engaging new funders and partners who share our drive to make Scouts accessible to more young people, growing our movement inclusively to reach those who would benefit most. We’re an enthusiastic, high performing team of fundraising professionals who want to deliver results for young people.

In this role, you'll have a fantastic opportunity to lead the development of our Strategic Funding efforts, making a real difference to the lives of young people. You will experience the Scout movement from a range of perspectives, meet high value funders and work with senior colleagues, including the CEO. You will develop your strategic thinking and operational management skills, as well as your understanding of how a values-based organisation makes decisions and delivers for its members. 

Key responsibilities as our Interim Head of Strategic Funding???????: 

• To lead delivery of the Strategic Funding component of Scouts’ wider fundraising strategy, working closely with the Chief Fundraising Office to develop and refine strategy in response to market conditions and stakeholder needs.
• To develop and lead cultivation of a mixed pipeline of trusts, foundations, high net worth individuals and government funders to secure five to seven figure gifts.
• To manage and motivate a team of four – 2 x Trusts and Foundations Executives,1 x Strategic Funding Project Officer, 1 Philanthropy Manager – fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and high performance.

What we are looking for in our Interim Head of Strategic Funding???????: 

• Extensive experience of leading fundraising teams and a track record of success in identifying, cultivating and securing grants and major gifts.
• Experience of leading engagement with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience of representing and managing funders’ expectations of funded projects.
• Experience of managing budgets.

What we can offer you as our Interim Head of Strategic Funding???????:

• Work in a way that suits you, your role and your team
• Be proud to say you’re part of a team with Investors in People (Gold)
• Plenty of opportunity for learning and development
• 28 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays rising to 32 days after two years
• Four extra days to look after your family when they need you
• Five volunteering days to contribute to a cause that matters to you
• Three extra days off in December between 27 and 31 December (that’s our gift to you)  

We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer…

• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Flexible working hours
• Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm Thursday 12 September 2024

Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 25 September 2024
 

The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

Job Title – Solicitor/ Senior Solicitor (Education Law) - School Exclusions Clinic

Contract – 2-year fixed term contract

Hours – Full-time (however part-time with a minimum of 3 days a week will be considered and pay prorated accordingly)

Salary – The salary range for this role is £31,000 to £42,000 per annum, dependent on experience, PQE and for pro-bono projects the funding available.

If the post holder is conducting legal aid and/or private funded casework on top of the grant funded work, they may also benefit from eligibility for our bonus scheme.

Location – Coram Campus, Bloomsbury, London

About Coram

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

Part of the Coram group, Coram Children’s Legal Centre (CCLC) is the UK’s specialist centre for children’s rights in education, immigration, community care and family law, and provides significant international legal systems consultancy.The centre is located on the Coram Campus in central London with a base in Colchester. We champion access to justice through information and advice, legal practice and representation, policy and strategic litigation.Our Legal Practice Unit (LPU) provides advice and representation primarily under legal aid contract.Our Migrant Children’s Project (MCP) promotes the rights of refugee and migrant children, young people and families through the delivery of advice, practice change through training and capacity building to professionals and systems change through research, policy and advocacy.We use our broad and significant experience and expertise to promote and protect the rights of children in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

About the role

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Solicitor specialising in education law to work within the CCLC team within a pro-bono project, The School Exclusions Clinic. The project entails lawyers from corporate law firms volunteering for CCLC to support children and families through the school exclusion process. In this role you will manage and supervise the provision of legal advice, assistance and representation provided by corporate volunteers. You will also manage your own case work relating to special educational needs and disabilities and discrimination law. You will be passionate about delivering high quality advice and client care and be committed to children’s human rights and supporting CCLC’s aims.

Applicants for the role need to be a qualified solicitor with experience of education law casework and/or related public law practice.

We are committed to the well-being of our staff.

We will consider requests for part-time working.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing date: 22nd September 2024 23.59pm (We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable amount of high quality applicants to take forward to interview)

Interview date: TBC

Coram (entity) is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applicants from Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds to join our teams. Whilst we have a diverse team we recognise we are a predominantly white workforce and are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from diverse communities in order to improve the services to the children and families we help.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

The Centre for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People (CfD) is a registered small-sized charity that delivers a wide range of services including community development initiatives and assistive equipment services to people in Bristol who are Deaf, deafened, or hard of hearing. Our mission statement includes, we are working toward creating a Bristol “where everyone can participate in all aspects of life in the city, whatever their level of hearing”.

CfD challenges the prejudice and barriers that Deaf and hard of hearing people face in their daily lives. We are developing exciting new plans for activities that will contribute to our aims and promote equality for all deaf people. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team at CfD. This new outreach role will support the delivery of our community development work.

We welcome applications from people who understand the Deaf Community and the needs of hard of hearing people of all ages. You will be enthusiastic and passionate about Deaf and hard of hearing issues. You will be an outstanding communicator who believes in people organising themselves and who wants to support Deaf and hard of hearing people to set up activities, and to connect with their communities. You will be enthusiastic about working towards making Bristol a city that is more inclusive of Deaf and hard of hearing people.

Summary of duties:

Our Community Outreach Worker will support the delivery of our new community development project: Connecting People into Communities, funded by Bristol City Council.

The role will include:

• Establishing drop-in sessions throughout Bristol for Deaf and hard of hearing people as a first contact point.

• Signposting/referring individuals to appropriate services and offering support with connecting people into communities – including the Deaf Community, hard of hearing peer support, and local community hubs.

• Providing information on activities and events occurring across Bristol and local hubs.

• Finding out what hard of hearing people in Bristol would like to see CfD offering.

• Strengthening our relationship with community organisations and other community based services, including those who support people from minority ethnic groups.

• Exploring how we can extend our work to reach more Deaf and hard of hearing people aged under 50.

• Developing content for our website so that it becomes a resource for organisations who want to improve their inclusion of Deaf and hard of hearing people.

The post holder will be a part of CfD’s Communities Team and will be expected to support the work of our other community projects i.e. our Deaf People Together and Community Hub projects. The post holder will be based at The Vassall Centre, Gill Avenue, Fishponds, Bristol BS16 2QQ.

The main responsibilities are to:

• To support the delivery of the Connecting People to Communities project so that it meets its aims by:

- Increasing our contact with organisations and hubs that work with minority ethnic groups throughout Bristol, particularly with those who support older people, and with organisations based in areas of deprivation.

- Working with community hubs (e.g. community centres, libraries etc) to provide regular CfD “drop-ins” – primarily as a first contact point and to alleviate isolation and loneliness.

- Signposting and referring individuals to appropriate services, and supporting individuals with connecting to communities.

- Providing advice and guidance to community hubs on how to make their venues, events and activities accessible to and inclusive of Deaf and hard of hearing people.

- Providing information on activities and events for Deaf and hard of hearing people across Bristol and local hubs.

- Finding out what hard of hearing people in Bristol would like to see CfD offering and what support they need.

• To support the work of our Communities Team by:

- Helping to run events so that local Deaf and hard of hearing people and communities have their say about how services are developed.

- Planning and attending project events e.g. coffee mornings, workshops etc.

- Developing positive relationships between service providers and Deaf and hard of hearing people, and advising providers on how to improve their services to become more accessible and inclusive.

- Supporting the Community Development Officer with collecting project monitoring and evaluation data e.g. equality monitoring data, case studies on the experiences of Deaf and hard of hearing people, and recording information on the database.

- Supporting the Community Development Officer with publicising our Small Community Grants scheme, and supporting existing groups with organising their events/activities.

- Working with the Community Development Officer to set up and facilitate Deaf-led advisory group(s).

• To provide content from project activities for CfD’s website and social media, such as information about activities and events.

• Be part of the team representing CfD at local events and exhibitions.

• Be flexible in your working hours. You may be asked to represent the project at meetings/events outside core working hours, or to complete any other duties that may be reasonably required for the performance of this position.

General

• Attend conferences, training, and other staff development opportunities.

• Develop an agreed personal training plan and carry this out using internal and external training as required.

• Adhere to and promote CfD’s policies and standards, especially the Equal Opportunities, Data Protection, Safeguarding, Health and Safety and Communication policies.

• Act as an ambassador for CfD, promoting a positive and professional image and attitude at all times.

• Support the CEO and other CfD staff in achieving the aims of CfD and carry out such other relevant duties as may be agreed.

• Support CfD to find funding for new projects involving Deaf and Hard of Hearing people.

• Coordinate and manage own Access to Work support (if needed).

Terms and conditions:

1. This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours a week. CfD’s core hours are 10am – 4pm. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.

2. Contract until January 31st 2026, with possibility of an extension subject to further funding.

3. Salary £22,000 - £27,000 a year.

Note:

The final interpretation of this job description rests with the CEO in consultation with the Board of Trustees and the jobholder. The job description will be reviewed in the course of supervision meetings and any amendments will be negotiated with the jobholder. The jobholder is also expected to share in other CfD activities as time permits and by agreement with the CEO.

Person specification

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, with good knowledge and empathy of the experience of Deaf and hard of hearing people. You will also have a pro active approach and be committed to helping and supporting others.

Essential skills and competencies:

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

• Able to anticipate problems and develop solutions.

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

• A positive attitude toward Deaf and hard of hearing people with an understanding of the barriers they face in their lives.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in communicating with Deaf British Sign Language (BSL) users and hard of hearing people. This may be direct communication or through a BSL interpreter or speech-to-text operator.

• Experience of supporting or working with groups of people, either as part of paid work or as a volunteer.

• Experience of consulting with individuals and communities or groups.

• Good influencing and negotiating skills so that you can persuade people to make their services more inclusive of deaf people.

• An understanding of the importance of evaluating the impact of project work

• Good attention to detail.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated software, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Ability to travel round Bristol as this role will require traveling to and from multiple places.

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Personal experience of hearing loss.

• Good working knowledge and use of simple databases or CRMs (e.g. Charity Log). (CfD will provide training on Charity Log.)

• Knowledge of British Sign Language (CfD will provide training for the successful candidate if they do not have BSL skills).

• Experience working, paid or unpaid, in or with communities, the disability sector or in the third sector.

• An understanding of how you evaluate project work

• Experience of organising small scale events.

• Experience of delivering Deaf Awareness or Equality training.

• Experience of writing content for social media or websites using Plain English e.g. information about events.

Things we expect all staff to support us with:

• Actively seek out opportunities for development and income generation.

• Read, understand and follow CfD’s policies and procedures.

• Stay up to date with key developments in your specialist area.

• Be willing to occasionally work evenings and weekends.

• Participate in team-meetings and development days.

• Be willing to travel across Bristol and occasionally further afield.

• Represent CfD at local, regional and national meetings and events.

In return, you will receive:

• Competitive pay and holiday allowance

- 25 days a year plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata if part-time)

• Employee pension contributions

• A flexible working policy

- Our core hours are 10:00 until 16:00 Monday to Friday

• The opportunity to be part of a committed, skilled and supportive team

• Support to develop your skills further

Supporter Development Officer

We have an excellent opportunity for a Supporter Development Officer to join our busy Supporter Development team.

Position: Supporter Development Officer

Location: Sidmouth, Devon / Hybrid working

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday

Salary: £29,626 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 8th September 2024 – we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised date and therefore encourage early applications.

The Role

We have an excellent opportunity for 2 proactive and professional team players with outstanding communication, decision-making making and interpersonal skills and a strong customer service ethic to join our busy Supporter Development team who cover several areas including raffles, lottery, membership, regular giving, reactivation, consent management, gift aid and cash giving.

As Supporter Development Officer, you will deliver campaigns and activities for the Supporter Development side of the Individual Giving team, successfully managing the supporter development activity in line with the agreed annual targets and the Fundraising Strategy. Working with the Senior Supporter Development Officers, teams across the organisation and the wider Income Generation Department you will deliver the supporter development roadmap, continuously monitoring performance and making improvement recommendations.

Your principal duties and responsibilities will include:

• Managing integrated donor journeys on channels such as online, post and social, with a donor centric approach.
• Inputting into and delivering the Fundraising Strategy within the Supporter Development Team.
• Working within the Supporter Development Team to deliver a donor centric lifetime value optimised approach.
• Report on the targets and KPIs of campaign activity.
• Applying a test and learn strategy for supporter journeys, and sharing learnings with the Supporter Development Team, upskilling team knowledge and experience within key areas of delivery.
• Project managing campaigns and activity including expenditure budgets.
• Working closely and in partnership with The Donkey Sanctuary’s external agencies to deliver campaign activity.

About You

You will have:

• Demonstrable experience in managing fundraising or customer service campaigns and Activities.
• Project management experience.
• A proven track record of working within a team environment with complex internal stakeholders.
• Experience in managing direct marketing budgets and supporting direct marketing analysis to enhance the performance of channels, products, and specific appeals.
• Knowledge and experience of CRM systems.
• Able to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail whilst working with several conflicting demands and deadlines.

About the Organisation

The charity is one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.

“The Sanctuary is a positive place to work with friendly staff and a wonderful charity. With amazing work throughout the world, once you join you never want to leave!”

Benefits include:

• Competitive pension
• Life assurance – 4 x annual salary
• Sickness income protection
• 31 days of holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service
• Wellbeing team.
• Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes
• Long service awards
• Healthshield plan
• Free parking
• Subsidised restaurant and shop

The organisation is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.

You may also have experience in areas such as Support Development Officer, Campaign Management, Individual Giving Officer, Supporter Development, etc.

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

ABOUT US

Somebody goes missing in the UK every 90 seconds. Missing People exists to ease the heartache experienced by those missing someone, and to help people who are away from home find their way back to safety. Our vision is for every missing child, adult and family left behind to find help, hope and a safe way to reconnect. We are a non-judgemental, highly skilled team of staff and volunteers working for everyone who needs us. We provide free, confidential support, help and advice by phone, email, text and live chat.

Missing People aims to put people with lived experience at the heart of our work, amplifying their voices to achieve change. We coordinate a UK-wide network of people, businesses and media to join the search for the estimated 170,000 people who go missing each year.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL HAVE

We are in a sound financial position – at the high end of our reserve’s policy – but are constantly aware of the challenges that face us such as cost of living etc. As a result, we are looking to scale our operations sustainably over the next few years. Your steer in that process will be vital as we strive to make an even bigger positive impact in the lives of those affected by missing.

You will be responsible for the financial management and strategic financial overview of the Charity. You will contribute to the corporate needs and development of the charity, with advice and input grounded in sound financial strategy and legal principles. You will maintain effective management systems and controls to safeguard the financial integrity of the charity and ensure that all departments are promptly and accurately informed about their financial performance and fulfil the role of Company Secretary.

Key projects you can expect to work on this year include investment in the future growth of the charity; and the procurement of new central systems software including finance software fit for a growing charity.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for an experienced finance leader and a team player who is highly analytical, systematic and a great communicator. You’ll enjoy working organisation-wide and having input to strategic decisions. You’re a collaborator with a sense of purpose, who enjoys driving forward new finance projects, problem solving and enabling others. If you’re looking for a varied, challenging and rewarding role, where you can have genuine impact which benefits others in meaningful ways, then we’d love to hear from you.

You will have:

- Worked as a Finance Director in a similar size and/or larger organisation.
- Experience of strategic financial planning including budget cashflow preparation and offering support to non-financial staff with budgetary responsibility.
- Acted in the role of Company Secretary.
- Qualified chartered accountant or management accountant (FCA, ACCA, CIMA etc).
- Proficiency in the use of finance software systems and related software. 
- Knowledge of charity accounting standards, best practice financial management and key issues facing the sector i.e., SORP

WHY WORK FOR MISSING PEOPLE?

Would you like to work for a welcoming, caring organisation which makes a difference to people affected by the issue of missing throughout the UK?

Missing People is a friendly and supportive place to work. Working for Missing People means living our values. It’s a place where people are encouraged to ‘let fly’ so you can ‘make things happen’. We know you’re more than just a job title, and ‘be human’ is an important value here. You will find plenty of scope for personal development including: getting involved in cross-charity projects; leadership development or volunteer supervision; training; e-learning; and hearing about the latest topics from some of our amazing partners. We offer a range of enhanced family friendly benefits. We are happy to talk about flexible working in many of our roles.

HOW TO APPLY

If you want to be a lifeline when someone goes missing, click apply to read the full job description, and a letter from the Chief Executive Officer. We look forward to receiving your application.

Please ensure you include your CV and a brief covering letter explaining how you would be a good fit for this role.

Closing date: 23:59 on 8th September 2024. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in the event of a very large number of applications, so Apply Now!
Interviews: 18th or 19th September 2024

Location: South West London (Central Office is based in Mortlake – 12 mins from Clapham Junction and 23 mins from Waterloo)
Job Type: Part time, 21 hours per week. Flexible Working considered.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £70,000 - 75,000 per annum pro rata

Benefits: 28 days annual leave per annum/pro rata plus statutory holidays on appointment. Additional annual leave days awarded on length of service*, Company pension contribution, Life insurance (3 x salary) *, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including 24/7 support helpline, Interest-free Season Ticket Loans*, Additional maternity pay and leave*, Additional paternity pay*, Additional sick pay* *available after probation period passed

You may also have experience in the following: Chief Financial Officer, Charity finance, Financial Controller, Finance Manager, , Management Accountant, Chief Accountant, Finance Director, Finance Controller, Company Accountant, Group Accountant, Finance Accountant, Financial Accountant, Qualified Accountant, Nonprofit Finance, etc

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Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it. 

Location: London office – flexible homeworking in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy 

About the role 

As a Partnerships Development Executive, you will join the Partnerships and National Engagement Team during an exciting period of growth and will play an active role in helping build new transformational partnerships which support Crisis’ new ten-year strategy.

Day-to-day you will often be the first point of contact for new companies wanting to support Crisis, working closely with Corporate Social Responsibility Teams and business leaders to identify shared objectives and values, helping key stakeholders to understand our mission to end homelessness. You will be instrumental in building exciting partnerships including brand, strategic and charity of the year partnerships.

You will join a supportive and effective team, utilising your outstanding stakeholder management and excellent communication skills to build new partnerships ensuring maximum potential is achieved for Crisis and our new partners. This role is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious partnership fundraiser, who loves making new connections and is comfortable leading on smaller applications and proposals and providing instrumental support across larger partnership opportunities.

About you

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor communication style to achieve maximum impact upon relevant situations and audience. 

• Previous experience of writing proposals and presentations 

• Awareness of business trends and corporate audience insights, and able to identify new opportunities for Crisis partnerships.

• Confidence working with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful partnerships.

• A proactive team player, able to work closely with others in pursuit of a shared purpose. 

• Passion for ending homelessness in the UK. 

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.  

Working at Crisis  

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:  

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.  

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%  

• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay. 

• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm  

• Wellbeing leave

• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)  

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.  

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply? 

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 8 September 2024 23:55

Interview process: Competency-based interview + written task.

Interview date and location: W/C 16 September via Microsoft Teams

Accessibility  

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.  

 
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094  

We are looking for a dedicated Engagement Officer for Healthwatch Stockport. Could this be you?

You will be working within the passionate team at Healthwatch Stockport to effectively engage with local people, communities who have a lived or living experience of serious mental illness and of using mental health services in Stockport.

You will be a point of contact for individuals and voluntary and community groups, to share experience, to develop meaningful communication methods and feedback the impact of their voice and involvement. You will facilitate co-production and develop approaches to support individuals and groups to be involved and engaged as partners in the development and co-design of mental health support and living well across Stockport.

Planning, Development and Communication

You will • Develop, oversee, and implement the Living Well Expert by Experience workstream plan in partnership with people who have lived experience in using mental health services.

• Promote the aims and objectives of the workstream of throughout Stockport with service users, potential users of the services and services themselves.

• Co-ordinate and undertake research and report writing activity as required. Completing reports within agreed timescales and presenting and tailoring them to a variety of stakeholders.

• Co-ordinate and facilitate meetings, working groups and other forums in relation to the workstream. Taking briefing notes, minutes and developing promotional materials as appropriate with people who use local services.

• Communicate effectively with the public and the community about activities – including meeting the specific communication needs of people from the range of target stakeholders.

• Liaise with a range of key partners across the statutory and voluntary sector to ensure the voice of people with serious mental illness lived experience has influence and has the opportunity to be included in the planning, development and all discussions regarding community mental health care provision so that services are truly codesigned.

• Participate in Healthwatch Stockport and other voluntary sector activity as required in relation to this workstream.

• Keep accurate records of all work undertaken

Relationships

Create, establish, and build on existing links with networks of people and groups with lived experience, and from a diversity of backgrounds across Stockport: [Neighbourhoods/Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and within the wider Living Well Programme]. This will include:

• Minority ethnic communities

• LGBTQ+ communities

• Older Adults

• People of working age

• Carers

• Disabled people

• Faith groups Maintain close working relationships with key health, care and VCFSE organisations across Stockport. Attend and contribute to the monthly Stockport

Living Well Collaborative, bringing representation and the voice of people with lived experience. 

See attachment for further responsibilities 

Join us for a Recruitment Day at Oaklands and St Kilda Service on 18th and 19th of September 2024!

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Specialist Support Worker to join our Mental Health service in Ealing.

£28,500.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.

Specialist Support Workers within Look Ahead are required to have either an extra dimension of experience or a higher qualification level as determined relevant for the particular post. Specialist Support Workers provide information, social inclusion and vocational opportunities to support people to recover and stay well; exercise choice and control in their care and lives; and participate on an equal footing in the community. Support is also provided to develop a model of self-advocacy, self-management and empowerment, incorporating the principles and practice of recovery, co-production and peer support.

Oaklands & St Kilda is a pair of 6 unit supported accommodation mental health rehab services working with young people between the ages of 18-25 who may have experienced a mental health related hospital admission to gain and develop skills for future independent living. The service will support individuals transitioning from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services to Adult services.

The rota will include early shifts (08:00 - 16:00), late shifts (14:00 - 22:00), and weekends.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

Building supportive, trusting relationships with young people and creating a positive atmosphere
Carrying out holistic assessments which incorporate relevant statutory referral information
Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
Create support plans for providing appropriate services based on on-going assessment and reflecting the services and resources available to support young people in their journey
Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks within an attitude of 'positive risk taking
Supporting young people to access relevant services and empower them to self-manage their medication through informed consent and decision making
Undertake support work in partnership with external stakeholders to compliment their interventions
Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes

For the full list, please see our website.

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:

Ability to advocate for young people in different professional and community spaces
Values working collaboratively with young people to ensure the service best meets their needs.
An understanding of peoples' contexts and how this might be impacting them their lives and mental health
Cultural awareness and respect for the many different ways a person might make sense of their experiences and distress.
We welcome applications from people with lived experience of some of the challenges that this service aims to support with for example, mental health difficulties.
Plans and encourages involvement in local activities.
Approachable and open behaviour
Recognises the value of both 1:1 working with young people and the importance of working as part of a group or team

For the full list, please see our website.

What you'll bring:

Essential:

Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience supporting young people or people experiencing mental health challenges.
Specialist knowledge relevant to supporting young people with a Mental Health diagnosis.

Desirable:

Experience of working in a complex mental health environment
Demonstrable experience of trauma-informed practice

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Would you like to join an organisation dedicated to community transformation and passionate about supporting their staff? Are you an experienced youth practitioner with a passion for youth work?

We are partnering with a diverse UK-based charity dedicated to fostering a thriving community for all. We are recruiting a Senior Youth and Community Worker to manage the organisation's youth team and collaborate with the wider team. This role focuses on developing engaging activities and training opportunities for young people, particularly those aged 10 to 19, in the Enfield community.

The Contract:

*Salary: £28,000 - £32,000
*Hours: 40 hours per week, 3 Evenings incl Friday Night
*Contract: 3 years fixed term contract
*Job Location: Enfield
*Reporting to: Youth and Community Team Lead

Benefits

*Salary: Graded using a bespoke job evaluation scheme for fairness and transparency.
*Annual Leave: 25 days, plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 2 years and up to 33 days after 8 years.
*Pension: Non-contributory scheme with a 7% employer contribution.
*Flexible Working: Policies reflecting staff needs, including family-friendly options.
*Training: Access to online and face-to-face training through an induction platform.
*Season Ticket Loans: Available for those working within the M25.
*Healthcare: Option to join a cash benefit scheme for low monthly contributions, covering partner and children.
*Additional Benefits: Corporate eye-care and Cycle to Work schemes.

About the role

As the Senior Youth and Community, you will lead the youth team to create community-based opportunities for the whole family, in accordance with the ethos and values of the organisation. You will also support the wider team to develop and be involved in community cohesion projects involving children, families and youth.

Responsibilities (but not limited to)

*Deliver youth work sessions during half terms, after school, evenings, and residentials.
*Line manage and evaluate sessional youth workers and volunteers.
*Lead three evening sessions weekly, including Fridays.
*Manage a team of youth workers and volunteers.
*Contribute to youth work development and lead specific projects.
*Engage with the whole community, focusing on ages 10-14 and 14-19.
*Present work to stakeholders and funders to secure resources.
*Monitor and evaluate services using qualitative and quantitative data.
*Use collected data for funding applications and reporting.

About you

*Experience of managing sessional staff, and /or youth workers and /or volunteers in a supportive and empowering way
*Experience of working in a youth/community setting that has been affected by youth violence.
*Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding practices
*Knowledge of health and safety
*Experience of monitoring and evaluation of community and youth projects.
*Good l IT skills and the ability to input information into a database, use online applications to design posters, use social media to highlight and promote activities.

If you would like to find out more about this rewarding role please get in touch now! We are reviewing CV's as they come in. We would be happy to share a job description and discuss the opportunity further

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it. 

Crisis Skylight Merseyside provides innovative and exciting projects, opportunities and support for people who are, or at risk of being homeless from our office in Merseyside and in outreach settings across the Liverpool City Region. It is an exciting time in Crisis Skylight Merseyside as we launch our new 10-year strategy that will see the development of Crisis Centre’s that will seek to end homelessness for good. 

Location: Crisis Skylight Merseyside, 96 Kent Street, Liverpool L1 5BD with one day working from home in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working 

About the role 

As Strengths and Assets Coach, you will work alongside people who have experienced homelessness to develop their personal Strengths and Assets. The goal of the work is to create a sustainable housing situation by promoting strong community links, access to training and development, employment, leisure, and volunteering opportunities. 

You will use and develop a range of coaching and learning skills and techniques to facilitate person centred progression plans, using a psychologically informed approach that leads to positive change. You will work with members to build their confidence and capacity to access wider community resources and become active citizens. You will also develop and deliver a range of engaging formal and informal learning, that is person centred in employability, volunteering, tenancy skills and personal development. 

The role is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with colleagues in the development of Strengths and Assets Services at Crisis Skylight Merseyside. This will involve working with partners across a range of sectors to develop learning and participation activities. 

Skills, knowledge, and experience vital to succeeding in this role:

• You will have experience in community education, tenancy skills development, volunteering, training, tenancy sustainment, or group work. 

• Experience of working alongside marginalised groups and individuals using a coaching approach to develop strengths and assets. 

• Ideally hold or be keen to work towards practical teaching qualification i.e., Level 3 AET (Adult in Education & Training), PGCE, or equivalent. 

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.  

Working at Crisis  

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:  

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.  

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%  

• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay. 

• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm  

• Two-days (pro rata) wellbeing days 

• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)  

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.  

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply? 

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 8 September 2024 23:55

Interview date and location: W/C 16 September at Crisis Skylight Merseyside, 96 Kent Street, Liverpool, L1 5BD 

Accessibility  

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.  

 
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094