Volunteering Development Manager Jobs

We are looking to recruit a Public Events Manager to join our dynamic Events team based at our Midlands site. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £30,000 per annum.

The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands. Our purpose is to share the RAF story, past, present and future - using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inform and inspire. Our Vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives.

We have two public sites (London and Midlands) and a stored collection (Stafford). Our trading company and active fundraising supplement Grant in Aid which comes through the Ministry of Defence.

Purpose of the Public Events Manager role is to:

The principle purpose of the role of Museum Public Events Manager will be to lead the development of our public events programme at their site and all aspects of its implementation. The post holder will work closely with the Head of Events and Catering to develop our Public Events strategy and how it is applied into the relevant location. This will include responsibility for all aspects of event planning, delivery and management, all key partner development and management, all audience development and evaluation and all events budgeting and commercial performance.

Key responsibilities of our Public Events Manager include:

• To work with Head of Events and Catering to develop our Public Events strategy, that articulates the long-term objectives of the programme across all Museum sites and audience groups
• To lead the development of the annual public events plan for Midlands. This plan will provide a schedule for each event that comprises the programme and outlines our key commercial and visitor experience goals for each event
• To lead the implementation of the public events programme at Midlands. This will include taking responsibility for the management of major public events and the delegation of selected elements of the programme to the Public Events Executive, where appropriate
• Take lead responsibility for the management and development of 1 FTE. This will include all aspects of objective and appraisal setting and the development of all training and development objectives
• Take lead responsibility for the management of the Public Events Volunteers, working with our Volunteering team to develop the team
• To work closely with the Operations and Visitor Experience team to deliver events, this will include staff briefings for events and training to deliver activities
• Take lead responsibility for the development of all post event analytics and their dissemination to key stakeholders around the Museum. This will include working closely with the Campaigns and Digital Marketing teams to ensure event analytics are effectively integrated into our wider Audience Development Plan
• Work closely with the Marketing and PR department to develop marketing plans for events, design work and copy

What we are looking for in our Public Events Manager:

• Demonstrable and proven experience of working within a busy public events function
• Demonstrable and proven management level experience
• Strong project or event management skills
• Articulates the Museum’s purpose and objectives and supports their team to see their role within it
• Confidently engages with stakeholders and colleagues at all levels, both internally and externally
• Motivates and provides confidence to team members, allowing them to utilise their skills and knowledge and act with relevant level of autonomy

Closing Date: 21st October 2024
Interviews will take place on 05th November 2024

If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of this exciting journey, please visit the jobs page on our website for further information. Join us in delivering our purpose and achieving our vision, ensuring that the Royal Air Force’s story continues to enrich and inspire current and future generations. We would love to hear from you.

Role Title: Temporary Operations Manager (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £41,463.70 FTE per year (pro-rata to 4 days per week)
Contract length: 12 months (fixed term) March 2025 to March 2026
Location: Hoxton, London UK

Deadline for applications: Sunday 19th January 2025
Shortlisting / Interviews: second half of January 2025
Start Date: March 2025

Counterpoints Arts is a leading national organisation working at the intersection of arts, migration and social change. For 12 years, Counterpoints Arts has been at the vanguard of cultural commissioning and practice, supporting and producing the arts by and about migrants and refugees, ensuring that their contributions are recognized and welcomed within British arts, history and culture.

The range of Counterpoints Arts’ work has grown considerably since it was founded in 2012 and we are now seeking someone to lead on Operations Management whilst our current Operations Manager is on maternity leave. This role is key to ensuring the smooth running of our charity’s operations, including overseeing day-to-day administrative, financial, and HR functions. The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive, and have a strong background in charity operations or a similar role within the nonprofit sector. We are particularly interested in recruiting someone whose values align with the charity's mission and overall team culture.

Counterpoints Arts aims to attract and retain talented people from all backgrounds to its team. We particularly welcome applications from those who have been historically excluded from the cultural sector, including people with lived experience of displacement, people of colour and other ethnic global majoraties, people who identify as LGBTQ+, disabled people and people from a working class background.

Responsibilities:

Overall, the role involves ensuring smooth daily operations and charity compliance, managing office administration, supporting team productivity and wellbeing, and liaising with external stakeholders and suppliers.

Finance and Fundraising:

• Ensure financial compliance and oversee bookkeeping, invoicing, and grant payments.

• Support budgeting, financial reporting, and planning with the Director.

• Monitor charity management accounts, project income, and expenditure.

• Manage year-end accounts, filing with the Charity Commission, and Company House.

• Write funding applications and reports, maintain funder relationships, and ensure grant reporting deadlines are met.

• Ensure provisional figures are submitted to various funders and entities

• Write narrative report to go alongside financial report for year end accounts

Board and Senior Management Team:

• Support the Director in preparing Board papers

• Support SMT meetings and assist the Board with reminders and actions

• Update the Risk Register every 6 months according to updates agreed at Board meetings

​HR and Policy:

• Lead on HR activities, annual leave, TOIL, pensions, and contract administration.

• Oversee payroll, recruitment, staff wellbeing, and compliance with employment law.

• Manage temporary staff and freelancers, and update HR policies as needed.

• Lead on the annual team training programme and supporting team with individual

  training ambitions

• Support all staff with wellbeing needs and help address issues with individual wellbeing.

• Organise team training, away days, and foster a positive team culture.

• Ensure staff adherence to policies (e.g., annual leave, sickness, TOIL) and promote

  inclusive work practices.

• Support with Risk Assessments and Safeguarding assessments and help respond to safeguarding concerns or incidents

• Support with Activity Planning

• Support with any placements/internships

• Organise annual DBS checks for all staff

IT:

• Manage all IT systems used by the team of staff and freelancers, including Slack and Google Workspace.

• Oversee CA website management including updates and resolving issues as needed with the web developers

• Communicate any server or IT issues promptly with the team

• Encourage best practice for cyber security to all team members and work with staff to resolve any cyber security issues that arise Compliance and Governance:

• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance, including Charity Law, Data Protection, Health & Safety and Employment Law, and support implementation of relevant policy with the Board and Senior Management Team.

Office Management:

• Manage office logistics, filing, GDPR compliance, and health and safety.

• Ensure safeguarding protocols are in place, reporting issues to the landlord/Building Manager as needed

• Manage insurance renewal and any issues with insurance throughout the year, including

  additional insurance premiums / cover and any claims

Required Experience:

• Proven experience in an operations or administrative management role within a charity, arts, or non-profit organisation.

• Strong financial literacy and experience managing budgets.

• Excellent attention to detail: Highly organised with a focus on accuracy, best practice and compliance.

• Knowledge of HR processes, including recruitment, payroll, and fostering positive work culture

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential staff and organisational information

• Excellent organisational and project/task management skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Highly literate in IT: experienced with Word, Excel, Google Workspace, Slack, and other organisational software.

• Proactive and adaptable: able to take initiative, prioritise tasks, and adapt quickly to changing circumstances.

• Collaborative with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of working with a range of colleagues, stakeholders, suppliers and partners across the sector.

• Passionate about organisational planning and supporting teams to operate at their best.

Desirable Experience includes:

• Lived experience of displacement

• An interest in/passion for arts and migration

Values and Beliefs underpinning our work

Our work is organised around a set of core values and beliefs that guide our work and inform our decisions.

Our working culture, created through the interactions of our staff, volunteers, trustees, artists, partners and wider network, is based around the principles of mutual respect, collaboration, trust, care, generosity, transparency, accountability and deep commitment to our work.

We are dedicated to ensuring fairness and equity for all staff, regardless of their position, gender, age, race, religion, or background.

How To Apply

Please note that applicants must have a current legal right to work in the UK (this job does not qualify for the UK Skilled Worker Visa).

Please send the following documents to us by email with ‘Operations Manager (maternity cover)’ as the subject, by Sunday 19th January 2025:

• An up-to-date, comprehensive CV

• Covering letter (max one page) outlining how you meet the role and person specification criteria

• A completed Equality Diversity Form. Please download, complete and attach to your application form.

  We encourage applicants to apply even if you don’t feel like you meet every criteria, and please contact us if you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal chat about the role.

  We will review all applications and hold interviews in the second half of January 2025 with the successful candidate starting in March 2025.

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Store Manager to join Barnardo's on a Full Time, Permanent basis.

As a Store Manager you will manage the day to day running of our Ipswich Store, leading a team of colleagues to maximise store sales and profits. By doing so you will play a crucial role in raising the funds for the amazing services and support Barnardo's provides for children, young people, parents, and carers across the UK.

Location: Unit G, Greenway, Neighbourhood Centre, Ravenswood, Ipswich, IP3 9QJ

Working Pattern: As the store is open 7 days a week, the successful post holder will be required to on a rota basis which will include weekend, evening, and bank holiday working.

Some but not all key responsibilities are:

• Ensuring stock is generated over the door by members of the public and donors sign up to the Gift Aid scheme.
• Ensure that the high standard of service to customers that is expected by Barnardo's is maintained at all times.
• Implement promotions in the Store as directed by Head Office or your Area Business Manager.
• Maintain a high standard of presentation, both in the windows and the interior of the Store.
• Ensure there is adequate stock available on the shop floor, at all times, on all key lines
• Provide training, development, work reviews and appraisals for paid staff to enable them to perform their jobs efficiently and effectively.
• Create an organised and pleasant working environment for staff and volunteers.
• Actively recruit the correct/specified number volunteers to deliver the stores objectives and KPI's.
• Ensure all financial, cash handling and security procedures are adhered to as per the Barnardo's Manager's Manual and the relevant Retail procedures.
• Hold the shop keys, ensuring that the shop is secure whenever it is left unattended.

Idea Candidates Must Haves:

• Ability to deliver excellent customer service.
• Experience of managing people
• Ability to liaise and respond to a variety of people from varying backgrounds.
• Ability to meet the needs of customers on a face-to-face basis, in order to generate sales and increase customer usage of the shop.
• Ability to add, subtract, divide, and multiply up to four figures in order to maintain budgets and complete accurately weekly income/banking sheets.
• Ability to handle cash and reconcile accurately.
• Proven experience of meeting targets and KPI's.
• Basic IT skills.

The full Job description and Person profile is available below. Please read this before applying to ensure that the job matches your skills and experience.

* As part of Barnardo's ongoing commitment to safeguarding, our retail recruitment process requires that successful candidates are asked to consent to a Basic criminal records check.

Interview Date: Where an interview date has been given in the advert, this will be the only date available. Please check this before proceeding with your application.

The Retail section consists of more than 700 Barnardo's shops across the UK. These high-street stores are reliant on donations from the public and corporate supporters,and generate funds from the sale of these donated items. There are a wide range of shops, from traditional charity stores to book shops and furniture. The Trading division produces and sells a range of products, including cards and gifts.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

About Barnardo's

At Barnardo's we believe in children – no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.

Barnardo's is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce for staff and volunteers. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is reflected in our values and our practice, and we have invested in this area of our work to ensure that we can deliver on our commitments to be an inclusive employer. EDI is a key enabler of our purpose as a charity and we want to ensure that the diversity of our teams is reflective of the communities we serve and that we continue to learn and develop our work with a focus on inclusion. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and  Minoritised Ethnic Communities, candidates who are LGBT+ and Disabled candidates. 

Our basis and values

Benefits

• Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service
• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
• A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
• Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
• Cycle2work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Access to Barnardo's Corporate University

*T&C's apply based on contract

Please note the role can be:
Remote (UK only) or Hybrid (Brighton/ Sussex)  
Full time with design experience, Part time 4 days if not

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced, driven and brilliant marketer who will help create, execute and evaluate multi-channel marketing and campaign strategies and continuously assess impact and ROI.  You will be a superb campaigns manager that has a passion for excellence and delivering high quality outputs that show impact. From planning with Head of Marketing and Communications to developing and delivering alongside internal teams and external partners, you will thrive on achieving impressive results. There is a very strong focus on all aspects of digital campaigning for this role and you will be fully knowledgeable about Google ads, Google analytics, SEO, PFA, PPC, SEM, CRM, mobile, social media, website design and content creation, podcasts, blogs, vlogs and email creation. You will be at a significant advantage if you have design and WordPress experience. You will be a part of a small but dynamic and friendly marketing and fundraising team and involved in many aspects of our life-saving work including sales plans for our training courses, raising our profile, protecting our brand and reputation and supporting our fundraising activities. You will have no paid reports to you, but recruiting suitable volunteers is something we would encourage.

Please reflect that grit and resilience is required for this role given the remote working, subject matter, fast paced and flexible, multi-tasking required and the need to be highly accountable, goal and results oriented.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

· Drive engagement, increase visibility, improve our course sales and fundraising targets

· Manage our national and localised digital awareness campaigns from development stage to presenting results and assessment of impact

· Manage and optimise our website and landing pages for improved user experience and conversion rates

· Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in digital marketing

· Help develop social media engagement strategies with our social media officer

· Coordinate email marketing campaigns, including audience segmentation, content creation, and performance analysis

· Conduct audience and market research to identify new opportunities and target audiences

· Collect, manage, process and analyse data, making recommendations to inform future strategy

· Engage different audiences on different channels such as writing press releases, website pages, podcasts, blogs, socials, and press releases

· Manage and write award entries

· Design marketing collateral such as posters, leaflets, web pages

· Work closely with our Senior Fundraising Manager on increasing fundraisers, fundraising income and volunteers

· Do any duties to support the Head of Marketing and Communications and Fundraising.

To be successful in this role, you must be responsive, flexible, have pride in your attention to detail, be extremely organised, meet deadlines and be driven to exceeding your targets.  You will need to be self-motivated and work comfortably on your own as a remote worker but enjoy working in a team (online). You will enjoy working mostly operationally as well as having a strategic approach to your work.

For this role, you will need:

• Evidence of leading and implementation of successful digital campaigns
• Project management of campaigns and communicating tasks to project teams effectively and efficiently
• Proven track record of multi-media marketing
• Experience of copy writing and proofreading for different audiences on multi-channels
• To be an excellent verbal and written communicator
• To be a confident negotiator and presenter
• A genuine passion for the Grassroots Suicide Prevention’s mission and values
• To have a positive “can-do” attitude and enjoy adapting to different tasks and challenges, sometimes daily
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Willingness to learn and grow from the support and direction from Head of Marketing and Communications and step in when asked
• Ability to make risk-averse decisions and considered judgements acting as brand and reputation ambassador
• Represent Grassroots Suicide Prevention on external groups and promote our services and expertise.

Bonus points for:

• Demonstrating resilience to working hard remotely and being self-driven and motivated
• Design skills and ability to use Canva and/ or InDesign
• Experience of project management of large campaigns
• Design and publishing of web pages
• Experience of PR
• Experience of sales, particularly of courses

Please read the full JD attached

Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support.

To support people affected by macular disease now, the Macular Society provides a range of support, information and services. Our research programme is focused on finding new treatments and a cure to Beat Macular Disease forever.

We are looking for an empathetic and proactive Regional Manager to join our team.  We show we care by creating a peer support network for people living with macular conditions, to do this we rely on our Regional Managers to enable us to deliver support that makes a difference.  You will act as the main contact for all our support services across London, putting to use your outstanding organisation and communication skills.  Using your natural partnership and networking skills, you will help us increase referrals from within the London region.  An understanding of sight loss would be great, but more important is your ability to do public speaking; if this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you.

In return, we provide a great working culture – we do something worthwhile and are proud to work together to Beat Macular Disease – as recognised by our inclusion in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 list. 

We offer flexible working options, 26 days annual leave, rising to 27 after one years’ service, the ability to buy or sell annual leave, supportive family policies, and 6% pension contribution.

We are passionate about treating people fairly and as equals, doing so is instinctive to us. We know that to Beat Macular Disease for all we have work to do. That’s why we are keen to hear from people of all backgrounds who have the skills and experience we are looking for. We particularly encourage applications from people from under-represented groups, to help ensure what we do and how we do it is inclusive – for everyone.

This role requires extensive travel across London and occasionally to our Head Office in Andover, Hampshire.

Good broadband connection is essential for this role.

Salary: £24,570.00 per annum pro-rated 

Location: Bristol Clifton Shelter Shop

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part time, 22.5 hours per week

Closing date: Sunday the 17th of November at 11:30pm

We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as a Assistant Shop Manager in our Bristol Clifton shop. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.

You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.

About the role

You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.

About you

You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people. You know how to recruit and develop a team of volunteers, and your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

How to Apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

The Policy and Campaigns Manager is responsible for leading on CLAPA’s campaigning and policy work across the UK.  This is a new direction for CLAPA and a key part of the role will be to develop a clear strategy and action plan to ensure a focused and targeted approach to this area of work.   

The post-holder is responsible for ensuring that work is delivered to the highest standard and that the wider staff team and board of trustees are kept informed on progress and development.

As Content Manager, you will be responsible for implementing and iterating the content framework. The framework describes the what, why, and how of producing high-quality, effective content at Battersea:

• What: Defining content pillars and content types that the content team works on.
• Why: Ensuring that all content the team produces supports Battersea’s overall marketing strategy and organisational strategy.
• How: Upholding an efficient process for content production and effective collaboration with stakeholders.

Collaboration is essential within this role. You’ll need to work closely with senior stakeholders and channel owners across the Brand team, Digital team, Communications, Insight and Impact and the wider organisation.
Strong communication, interpersonal and consultative skills, and the proven ability to build relationships are vital to aid the smooth delivery of strategic projects and to drive to do things more effectively and efficiently through buy-in.
You’ll be adept at using data to inform content strategy and content approach exploring the ‘why’ across user needs. This includes leveraging insights, conducting content evaluations, and performing your own desktop research to bring our work to life, as we continue to develop our audience building and evaluation frameworks.
You’ll be supporting a dynamic Content team, giving guidance, coaching and fostering a culture of creativity and strategic direction, so they can deliver the right content, to the right audience at the right time which inspires connection to our cause and engagement with our brand.

What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our Hybrid Working Policy:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion
At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.
By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 3rd November 2024
Interview date(s): 7th November 2024 (1st round); 14th November 2024 (2nd round)
Start date: ASAP

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

About Us

At Share Community, we work with disabled people in South West London who need extra help and support to realise their dreams and aspirations. We are a registered charity and centre for training and wellbeing, providing a range of programmes and activities for adults with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, mental health and other support needs. 

We aim to help people live happier, healthier and more independent lives and make their own choices, focusing on what they can do, not what holds them back. We believe that everyone has something to offer their community, whether it be in employment or as active members of our society. 

We are now looking for a Fundraising Manager to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis, working 35 hours per week. Some flexibility around days and hours worked can be considered.

The Benefits 

• Salary of £35,514 per annum 
• Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution 
• 25 days’ annual leave per year, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30 days 
• An extra day off for your birthday 
• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for employees and their families 
• Free and full access to Headspace (a mindfulness and meditation app) 
• Season ticket loan 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Remote working options 

This is an incredible opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented fundraising and individual giving professional to join our ambitious organisation.

Working with a passionate team, you’ll be making a vital contribution to improving the lives of adults with disabilities, supporting their journey towards greater independence and happiness. 

What’s more, our Investors in People Gold and Investors in Volunteering accreditations demonstrate our dedication to our people and you’ll be joining a welcoming working environment, surrounded by people who support you, challenge you and inspire you. 

So, if you’re ready to drive meaningful change and become a pivotal part of our mission to create a world where everyone is valued and included, then apply today.

The Role 

As our Fundraising Manager, you will take on a key role, creating the income we need to undertake our vital work supporting disabled people. 

We are looking to further develop and diversify our income streams beyond Trusts and foundation and focus on increasing donations from individuals with an interest in our cause. 

Growing our individual supporter base, you will recruit new supporters and build on the excellent foundations laid by our outgoing Community Fundraiser to raise our profile amongst our neighbours. 

You will provide outstanding relationship management and donor care to supporters, ensuring they are recognised and thanked for their contribution. Additionally, you will develop and deliver fundraising operational plans, helping to create fundraising materials that encourage and support fundraising potential.

About You

To be considered as our Fundraising Manager, you will need: 

• Experience increasing fundraising income from individuals and achieving income targets 
• Experience of the effective stewardship of charity donors 
• Project planning and management experience 
• Experience managing and hitting budgets 
• Knowledge of fundraising good practice 
• An excellent understanding of donor stewardship and relationship management 

Please note, this role will be offered to the successful candidate subject to two satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of the right to work in the UK. 

We actively encourage applications from people from minoritised ethnic communities and with lived experience of a learning disability and/or autism. This is because we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of our student body wherever possible in order to provide the best possible service. 

How to apply 

Please send us your CV and a cover letter. In your letter, please tell us: 

• What attributes would an effective and successful Individual Giving Fundraiser have at a charity like Share? 
• What would be your top three priorities for growing individual giving at Share? 
• Who would be your key allies within Share to grow our individual fundraising? 

If you would like to have a chat about the role or visit us prior to applying, please contact a member of the HR team. 

We focus on ability and believe people work best when they feel valued, safe and happy. We do all that we can to make sure that Share is friendly and welcoming to everyone. All CVs and applications are sanitised to ensure unbiased recruitment, and if you make it to the interview stage, some questions will be sent in advance. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be offered an interview. 

This job is subject to two satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of the right to work in the UK. If you are disabled and would like to discuss other ways of submitting your application, please contact us. 

We look forward to receiving your application. 

1. Our vision

At the International Companion Animal Management Coalition (ICAM), we're driving a global transformation in dog and cat welfare. Our focus is on free-roaming animals - those often labelled as strays or street dogs and cats.

With our global reach, credibility, and expertise, we're not just envisioning change - we're making it happen. Our approach is rooted in science, collaborating with leading academics to ensure our work is always evidence-led.

Through policy work, advocacy, and knowledge exchange, we're transforming lives, one paw at a time. Our coalition unites some of the world's most respected animal welfare organisations, including:

· The Humane Society International

· RSPCA

· World Small Animal Veterinary Association

· World Animal Protection

· Four Paws

· Dogs Trust

· International Cat Care

· Global Alliance for Rabies Control

· Battersea

Together, we're creating a world where every companion animal lives a life worth living.

2. The Opportunity

ICAM is seeking an exceptional Communications and Engagement Manager to join our small, dynamic team and spearhead our outreach efforts. As we strive to place companion animal welfare firmly on the global agenda, your role will be pivotal in transforming how stakeholders connect with our cause. You'll have the chance to rethink and reshape our engagement strategies, fostering meaningful relationships with diverse communities worldwide.

This position offers a unique opportunity to be a true change-maker in the field of animal welfare. You'll harness the power of strategic communications and community building to amplify our message and mobilise support. From crafting compelling narratives to orchestrating impactful virtual events, you'll be at the forefront of our mission to revolutionise the lives of dogs and cats globally.

3. Why ICAM

At ICAM, we offer more than just a job—we offer the chance to make a tangible impact in animal welfare. Join a small, dedicated team committed to making a real difference and embrace flexible working arrangements that respect your work-life balance.

4. How to Apply

We want to hear from you if you’re passionate about animal welfare and ready to lead with vision and purpose. Submit your CV and cover letter before 17:00 UK time on Wednesday 20th of November. In your cover letter, please show us how your skills and passion align with our person specifications. In your CV, please state the length of time spent in each role rather than start and end dates. Interviews will be held remotely over Zoom and we will use a combination of pre-shared and novel questions in the interview. If you have questions or want to chat about the role, reach out - we’re eager to connect with potential change-makers like you.

5. Our Commitment to Equality and Diversity

ICAM recognises that companion animal welfare is a global concern that affects people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage, or civil partnership; and we commit to making reasonable adjustments to enable employment. Our strength lies in the diversity of our coalition and the varied perspectives they bring to our mission.

Due to the nature of this work, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

6. Location

UK-based for employment purposes, the post holder will primarily work from home.  The post will require some in-person meetings in the UK, and some international travel.

7. Accountability

The post holder will report to the Director of Advocacy, who in turn reports to the ICAM Director.  The post holder may directly line-manage social media volunteers.

8. Major Terms and Conditions

Salary: 40,000-45,000 per year

Hours: Full-time (negotiable) and flexible hours.

Annual leave: 25 days paid holiday plus 8 bank and public holidays as paid leave days each year.

Contributory pension scheme: 3% contribution from ICAM, 5% (minimum) contribution from employee (Pension provider: Nest)

Probationary period: 3 months

Notice Period: 1 month

Application: CV and cover letter

Deadline: 17:00 Wednesday 20th November 2024

First Interview: Weeks of December 2nd and 9th

Second Interview: Week of December 16th

Come join us at this exciting time and help us bring our new and ambitious fundraising strategy to life!

You will work in an external facing role and the work will include managing existing donors, internal prospecting and pipeline development, building new, external relationships, and creating a network of local significant support. The area of major gifts has been identified as a key growth area and therefore is an organisational priority: you will have plenty of opportunity to develop in this area, whilst being supported by our friendly Philanthropy Team.

To succeed in this role, you will be confident in deal with varied individuals and contacts at all levels, in varied situations. Your excellent communication skills will shine through when projecting yourself in meetings and other situations where you may not know anyone. You will possess the ability to create cultivation and management plans for donors, bearing in mind the interests of the donor, what is appropriate communication and what is the appropriate level of financial ask.

This is a hybrid full-time role with 2 day per week spent working in our office in Cowley, Oxford. Some travel across Thames Valley will be required. Pay range for this role is £35,923 to £46,026 per year, dependent on skills and experience.

Helen & Douglas House offer the following benefits:

- 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, rising to 28 days after 3 years, and 29 days after 5 years of service.

- Flexible Annual Leave: buy or sell up to 5 days of Annual Leave per year.

- Life assurance x4 your annual salary.

- We are a direction agency for the NHS Pension Scheme.

- Group Personal Pension scheme with 7% employer contribution.

- Eye care voucher scheme.

- Cycle to work scheme.

- Octopus electric vehicle leasing scheme.

- Occupational sick pay and maternity pay.

- Enhanced maternity leave and shared paternity leave.

- A flexible working environment.

- Investment in your Continuous Professional Development.

- Employee Assistance Programme.

- Recommend a friend scheme.

- Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. We welcome applications from all areas of the community and run regular in-house EDI-focused events and workshops.

Helen & Douglas House is a registered hospice charity based in Oxford, providing palliative, respite, end-of-life and bereavement care to life-limited children and their families. We foster a climate where team members feel able to openly question, debate and appropriately challenge their own and the practice of others; as such, we welcome new ideas and strive to constantly improve our delivery of care to our patients.

Please note that everyone working for Helen & Douglas House are required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Helen & Douglas House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and value the benefits of a diverse workforce. We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community.

Are you a fundraising trailblazer who’s passionate about improving lives?

If the thrill of organising events and driving innovative fundraising campaigns excites you, we want to hear from you!

Northampton Town FC Community Trust is an award-winning and pioneering charity that uses the unique appeal of Northampton Town Football Club to deliver activities that connect our communities and improve people’s lives. We’re searching for a Fundraising & Events Manager who isn’t just looking for a job but wants to make a tangible difference, helping us to raise vital funds to continue the life changing work we deliver.

Why work with us?

We know that people are the key to us achieving our mission – and that’s why we look after our dedicated team. We believe that everyone on our team should grow as the organisation grows – and we do that by encouraging constant learning and development. We know that if we invest in our team, our team go the extra mile.

Community Empowerment Manager

£32,158 – 34,905 pa FTE (pro rata is £19,295 – 20,943 pa) + 7% pension contribution 

Shrewsbury, Shropshire 

21 hours per week (0.6FTE) ]

Permanent

Closing date: 8th November 2024 at 5pm

Interviews will be held on 22nd November 2024 

We’re looking for a Community Empowerment Manager!

What you will be doing:

We’re looking for someone who can develop and drive forward the Trust’s work with communities, enabling people to help themselves leading to a ripple effect of people taking action for nature and the climate.

The post is pivotal in ensuring that the Trust supports local communities in enjoying and acting for nature. You’ll be managing a growing team taking on some interesting projects working on both local and national campaigns.

Who we’re looking for:

·Experience of managing projects and budgets.

·A passion and enthusiasm for nature and community work.

·Experience of voluntary sector organisations.

·Evidence of strong people management skills.

·A proven track record in developing strong relationships with key individuals/stakeholders from diverse audiences.

·High level of IT competence & excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

·Experience of working directly to support volunteers and communities is highly desirable.

Why work for us - benefits we offer:

·25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and service-related holiday (pro-rated for part time staff)

·Salary sacrifice benefits

·Life assurance

·Generous pension - company contribution 7%, employee contribution 3%

·Enhanced Sick Pay

·Flexible working policy

·Employee Assistance Programme

·Staff discounts

·Employee away days

·Coaching

·Support with training and development to assist career progression

·Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere.

The Trust is committed to building an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates.  Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible.

Safeguarding: 

Shropshire Wildlife Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo reference checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the appropriate level.

No enquiries from agencies or for further advertising will be taken. 

About us:

Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have more than 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues. 

Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.

Peer Support Service Manager
Ref: 616
Salary: £27,500 per annum
Hours: 37.0 hours per week, Mon - Fri
Contract: Permanent
Working base: HQ, Flitwick
Area covered: Central Bedfordshire, Bedford and Milton Keynes.

Job Purpose

This role is an exciting opportunity to join, manage and support our Peer Support service which offers Peer Support group sessions in Central Bedfordshire, Bedford and Milton Keynes. This is a varied role where the post holder will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of the service and for the line management of Peer Support Coordinator, Peer Mentor Facilitator, Peer Support Workers and volunteers across BLMK.

The role will also involve the assessment and processing of new referrals and leading and supporting on more complex cases that may require intervention for suitability. The success candidate will work with the Lived Experience Operational Services Manager to ensure that the Peer Support service consistently provides quality support for service users and is managed effectively in line with KPI’s.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a Peer Support service including peer support groups and mentoring across localities in Central Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough and Milton Keynes and ensure outcomes which supports individuals with mental health and wellbeing needs in line with Mind BLMK’s agreed Peer Support model and requirements as well as contract requirements.
• Carry out assessments on individuals’ suitability for Mind BLMK’s Peer Support service in line with the Access to Service procedure.
• Work with the Lived Experience Operational Services Manager to ensure regular involvement of service users, volunteers and staff on local service delivery, organisational matters and wider mental health strategies.
• Provide cover and support for Peer Support groups and mentor facilitator in line with service needs.
• Spend time regularly in each location, ensuring best practice is in place across all aspects of the service, from assessment & delivery to data input & reporting.
• Work with the Lived Experience Operational Services Manager to support a team who bring their Lived Experience of mental health to their roles, keeping an up to date understanding of working with and managing those with Lived Experience.
• Maintain an effective workforce for the service in line with Mind BLMK’s HR policies, procedures and guidance (recruitment, line management, workload planning, support and development of Peer Support Coordinator, Workers, Mentor Facilitator and volunteers).
• Provide the infrastructure Peer Support Workers need to deliver the support safely and confidently, including identifying and implementing opportunities for upskilling, progression and training.

Entitlements/benefits:

• 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
• Optional Health Plan
• Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
• In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
• Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)

If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.

Closedown: Wednesday 23rd October 2024
Interview date: TBC
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply

Start date: ASAP

Interested?

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

Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.

Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

No agencies please.