Volunteering Management Jobs in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
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Finance, Planning & Analysis Manager
Location: Cambridge, UK
Salary: £65,000 – £68,750 p.a. full-time equivalent, dependent on experience
Basis: Permanent; full-time, part-time or flexible
Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in the UK
The role
We are looking to recruit a fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) FP&A Manager to lead a newly established Business Planning team for the Raspberry Pi Foundation. The Foundation has an annual expenditure of £17m and employs 180 people in the UK, Ireland, India and the USA. We are anticipating further growth in the coming years.
Reporting to the Director of Operations and working closely with the Chief Financial Officer, you will lead all aspects of the annual business planning and budgeting cycle and monthly reporting to the Foundation’s management and Trustees. You will partner with the Foundation’s Financial Controller and leadership team to provide insight and help inform decision making. The role will include financial planning, budgeting and analysis, and management accounting. You will lead a highly-skilled team, including the current Business Operations Manager and a Finance Apprentice.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working in an international organisation. You will have strong analytical ability and attention to detail and excellent business partnering skills. You will be accustomed to working with colleagues at all levels of the organisation and will be used to presenting and communicating financial information to non-finance people.
We strive to make the Foundation a place where talented people who care about our mission can do the best work of their careers. We have a flexible and collaborative approach to all aspects of our work. If you’re the right person for the job, we’ll make it work for you, and you can be confident that you’ll be working with an exceptional team.
Responsibilities
- Oversee annual business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
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Partner with the leadership team to develop budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
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Work closely with the leadership team, providing financial expertise and guidance to support decision-making and optimise resource allocation across products and programmes.
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Provide in-depth financial analysis and insights, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement across products and programmes.
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Support Fundraising in bid process, providing robust and costed financial data for bids and reports back to funders.
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Embed cross team collaboration and systems between fundraising and finance to establish one source of truth on performance against grants.
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Provide assistance to the financial controller with cash flow forecasting, particularly in relation to timing of receipts of grant income and payment of onward grants.
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Manages a team of 2.
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The role will partner closely with the Financial Controller and two Senior Fundraising & Development Managers.
Experience and personal attributes
We recognise that everyone has the potential for growth, and we welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they have some, but not all, of the experience and personal attributes listed here.
- Qualified accountant with 5+ years PQE or equivalent
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Significant experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and analysis
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Proven track record in developing and implementing business plans, ideally in a nonprofit context
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Experience with grant budgeting, reporting, and compliance
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Familiarity with setting KPIs, tracking performance, and using data to inform decision-making
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Strong analytical skills and the ability to derive insights from financial and operational data
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Strong business partnering and interpersonal skills to build relationships with key stakeholders
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Excellent communication skills to present financial information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences
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Experience leading and managing teams, fostering collaboration, and developing talent.
About us
The Raspberry Pi Foundation is a UK-based educational charity with the mission to enable young people to realise their full potential through the power of computing and digital technologies. You can read more about us on our careers page.
Established in 2008 and first known for our product — the wildly successful Raspberry Pi computer — the Foundation has developed education programmes, learning experiences, and products that are helping millions of young people learn vital new knowledge and skills
Through Code Club and CoderDojo, we support the world’s largest network of free informal computing clubs for young people. Tens of thousands of educators have taken our online courses, and millions of people use our free online learning resources. To deepen our understanding of how young people learn about computing and how to create with digital technologies, we conduct academic research, and we use that knowledge to increase the impact of our work and advance the field of computing education.
Across all of our work, we work hard to engage young people who come from backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented in the field of computing or who experience educational disadvantage. We work all over the world, with teams based in the UK, Ireland, North America, and India, and partnerships with mission-aligned organisations in over 40 countries.
We are at the forefront of the global movement to help young people learn about computing and digital making. You can read more about our mission, values, and goals in our Annual Review 2023 and our Strategy 2022–2025.
Benefits
In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a range of benefits for all of our colleagues, including:
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25 days’ annual leave initially, growing to 30 days after five years service
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Company-wide close down for 3 days at the end of the year
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Generous company pension scheme with 8% employer and 4% employee contributions
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Private healthcare
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Life assurance and long-term illness insurance policy
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Investment in professional development and learning
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Flexible work hours as needed, to fit around childcare or other commitments
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Generous family leave policy
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Cycle-to-work scheme and season ticket loan
Timetable for applications
Closing date: 21 October 2024; 09:00 am GMT
Phone screen: From application to week commencing 21 October 2024
First-round interview: Week commencing 28 October 2024
Second-round interview: Week commencing 04 November 2024
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in the selection process, you will be required to undergo a background check to confirm that you are a suitable person to work with children. Further background checks will be made at regular intervals thereafter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Blood Cancer UK has embarked on an exciting and ambitious new strategy which strives to deliver the best possible treatments and care for people affected by blood cancer. A key driver of the strategy is the growth we will deliver in our regional fundraising programme.
We have a proud history of volunteer and supporter-led fundraising, and our well-established Regional Relationship Team plays a key role in achieving income growth to support our mission of beating blood cancer in a generation
We are looking for an experienced manager who understands and is passionate about community and volunteer-led fundraising, who keeps the supporter at the heart of what they do and is focused on delivering results. Working alongside dedicated colleagues, this is the perfect role for someone looking to put their experience of leading a community fundraising programme to use and help us grow our regional audience. You will be an integral part of our Public Fundraising leadership team as we seek to develop operational plans to deliver transformational growth across our income. You will also enjoy the active support and buy-in of senior colleagues, the Executive Team and others from across the organisation who are all committed to achieving our fundraising goals.
We research, we support, we care. Because it’s time to beat leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and all types of blood cancer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Finance
Location: Remote
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Salary: Up to £48,444.39 per year
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Management Accountant:
- work closely with Budget Holders to provide expert support and insight to aid financial decisionmaking
- provide financial reports and analysis for the Charity and its trading subsidiary, including the production of monthly management accounts and support the production of the statutory accounts and the related external audit
- deliver the budgetsetting and reforecasting processes and provide financial expertise and support to budget-holders across the charity, working closely with the rest of the team to deliver a joined up and robust set of numbers and commentary
- provide analytical skills for strategic and operational improvements, including reviewing business cases and supporting projects
- work collaboratively with the rest of the team to deliver financial planning and analysis functions, as well as supporting the wider Finance team to deliver an efficient and effective service to the Charity
About the Finance team:
- responsible for managing the financial operations of the Charity
- plays a vital role in the organisation’s success by ensuring sound financial management, betterinformed decision making and supporting delivery of the overall strategy
- responsibility for key tasks such as budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting and analysis
- the Management Accounts team are a team of five, reporting into the Senior Management Accountant, all of whom support the Head of Budgeting & Reporting
- the wider Finance team includes the Operational Finance team, including AP, financial accounting and payroll
What we’re looking for in our Management Accountant:
- CCAB qualification
- Collaborative and proactive approach, working with Finance and wider colleagues to solve problems and continually improve the work we do
- Confident in the use of accounting packages, data manipulation and assimilation of information from multiple sources
- Methodical, concise working ethic and business acumen
- Experience of the Management Accountant role in a large organisation (250+ employees)
- Experience of working with a broad range of Budget Holders and business areas, providing support and advice around financial management issues
- The ability to explain financial related matters to nontechnical customers, with excellent oral & written communications skills
- The ability to build strong relationships and influence change
- Experience of working in the charity/not for profit sector OR adaptable and comfortable in tackling this new environment
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Application closing date: 7th October 2024
Virtual interview date: w/c 21st October 2024
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
We are looking for a Membership Development Coordinator to join our Membership Development Team.
This is an exciting time to engage with our members, beneficiaries and wider Membership Team to build a safe and supportive environment for one-to-one RBL beneficiary support.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
The role will see you join our Membership Directorate supporting branches nationally and internationally. Responsible for supporting the monitoring and coordination of Branch Community Support (BCS), you will be working to promote a safe and supportive environment for both volunteers and beneficiaries, fostering effective engagement and compliance.
Some key responsibilities will include:
- Working across teams to develop performance metrics and reporting mechanisms for evaluating success and outcomes in the delivery of BCS, as well as providing analysis
- Creating reports and working with branches to gather data for BCS activity
- Work with the Membership Communications Team to promote positive news and updates, whilst ensuring messages are consistent
- Manage BCS enquiries internally and monitor social media forums
- Volunteer management including supporting other internal teams with volunteer onboarding, training and development
- Sustain a check in system for beneficiaries and volunteers to effectively keep track of their safety, wellbeing and positive news stories
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
You will be contracted to your home address, and you will perform most of your work remotely there using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, with occasional National travel, as well as to our London hub for monthly team meetings.
Should you wish to explore a Hybrid London Hub based working contract (which would include a London Supplement to salary), then this can be discussed at interview stage.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.
Who they’re looking for
Our client is seeking a new Trustee with a public affairs background who is passionate about their vision, mission and values, to support the board and team in achieving their charitable aims.
They are looking for an individual with a strong background in the field of public affairs. This could have been gained through a position as an MP, through another role in Parliament or engaging with policymakers on behalf of the public, private or charity sector. Applicants should also have a strong interest in animal welfare and science, and be willing to advocate on the charity’s behalf.
Previous experience of being a Trustee is not necessary as a full induction and ongoing support will be provided.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
They want everyone they work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone they support, to feel included and that they belong at the organisation. They are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities they serve and ensuring inclusion in everything they do. They will support you to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best.
Board meetings and time commitment
The Board ordinarily meets four times per year in March, May, August and November. Two of these meetings are held remotely via video call on a Saturday, and two are held in person in London across weekends. In addition, Trustees are encouraged to join a Committee relevant to their area of expertise which meets at least once per quarter via video call. An appropriate time commitment will be required over the course of the year for preparative work between meetings. Trustees are also invited to attend occasional charity events and join recruitment panels on an ad hoc basis.
Following a probationary period where Trustee-elects attend at least 3 board meetings, appointed Trustees serve a three-year term, with the option to renew for a further three years.
This is a relatively new Trustee role for the charity, therefore you will be expected to play a key role in shaping strategy and sharing knowledge and expertise with other Trustees. Trusteeship is an unremunerated position, though reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be paid.
If this opportunity to join a small but ambitious charity appeals to you, and you have public affairs expertise, enthusiasm and a commitment to their vision of a world where animal-free, human-specific technologies secure breakthroughs for patients then they’d like to hear from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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Be the Heart of Change - Empower Volunteers, Transform Lives.
Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust are on a mission to grow their community of volunteers-committed individuals who want to be a part of something bigger. Volunteers are the heart of their work, and they're looking for a passionate Volunteer Programme Lead to help build a team of dedicated supporters across the region.
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Cambridge Biomedical Campus
Working Arrangement: Hybrid with a minimum of two days a week in the office for full-time staff
Benefits include: Pension scheme, 4x salary life assurance, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, annual eye tests with £65 for glasses. On-site leisure centre, NHS discounts, health plan, employee assistance programme. 25 days leave + bank holidays, extra day off for your birthday, and cycle to work scheme.
About Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust:
They are an independent charity dedicated to enhancing the experience of patients and their families at Addenbrooke's and the Rosie Hospitals in Cambridge. By raising funds and making targeted grants, they support projects that allow the hospitals to treat more patients, transform NHS care, and drive innovation through technology and research. Their work also helps provide essential equipment to speed up treatment and recovery-or simply bring comfort and peace of mind to patients during their hospital stay. They go beyond what the NHS can achieve alone.
What You'll Do:
As their Volunteer Programme Lead, you'll play a vital role in their mission by:
- Developing a comprehensive volunteer fundraising strategy.
- Creating a wide range of volunteer opportunities that make a real impact.
- Establishing and managing fundraising committees across the East of England.
- Attending and supporting fundraising events-making every interaction count.
- Building partnerships within the hospital and community to grow their volunteer base.
- Ensuring volunteers feel valued, fulfilled, and proud to be part of their team.
Your Role:
You'll be the driving force behind their volunteer programme, working closely with colleagues across the charity and hospital. You'll have the chance to:
- Identify new opportunities for volunteering and income generation.
- Lead volunteer recruitment, training, and engagement strategies.
- Champion volunteering both inside the hospital and throughout local communities.
- Coordinate their Charity Hubs within the hospital, ensuring they are staffed by exceptional volunteers who provide an outstanding patient experience.
- Make a direct impact by hearing stories from patients and staff, seeing the difference volunteers make every day.
What They're Looking For:
They are seeking a dynamic individual with excellent communication skills and a passion for volunteering. If you can inspire others, build strong relationships, and have experience in volunteer management, this role is for you! You'll balance strategic planning with hands-on coordination, ensuring volunteers feel valued and motivated. If you're organised, proactive, and ready to grow a vibrant volunteer community.
Why Join Them?
You'll be joining a dynamic team with big ambitions. They believe in the power of community, and they know that with the right team of volunteers, they can achieve amazing things. If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, they'd love to meet you!
Get in touch with Priya Vencatasawmy at Charity People with a copy of your CV or profile to find out more information about how to apply.
Closing date: 12pm on 3rd of October
First Stage Interview: w/c 7th of October
Second Stage Interview: w/c 14th of October
Charity People actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Job Title: Administration Manager
Salary: £27,914 per annum + £750 Home Working Allowance per annum + £4082 London Weighting per annum (if eligible)
Hours & Contract: 35 Hours per week - Permanent Contract
Location: Homebased East, North East or North London, or the borders of Essex or Hertfordshire with a requirement to travel for in person meetings at least once a month
As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.
As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults, as well as our expanding TACT Education Service and our new Health Service. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.
TACT achieved 16th place in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results in 2023, with 91% of employees acknowledging that the organisation is run on strong values and principles and 94% stating they feel proud to work for this organisation.
The TACT London & The East Administration Manager will be an integral member of the Management Team with operational responsibility for three highly dedicated and experienced administrative staff. Joining the team now will mean you will be integral to reviewing existing systems and processes and ensuring administrative tasks consistently facilitate activities for social work colleagues, carers, children and young people.
The Administration Manager will be experienced in leading a small team who work digitally using the Microsoft Office Suite while being fully home based. The Administration team undertake a wide range of admin tasks including crucial compliance processes, timely statutory reporting, regular minute taking, event organising, fostering panel administration, team wellbeing activities, and coordination of essential communications and much more.
Working closely with the Area and Deputy Area Managers, and in accordance with regulatory and safeguarding requirements, the Administration Manager will role model Our Values with a collaborative approach, and curiosity, to aid innovation while coordinating all admin activities including cover for and gaps and absences. The ideal candidate will receive expert management support, wrap-around wellbeing services, and in-house management training and development opportunities. The Administration Manager will be responsible for identifying opportunities to improve services and contribute to the continuous development of a high functioning admin team that is essential for the growth of our smooth running social work and carer services across the TACT London & The East Area.
If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT, apply now.
Overall Duties of the xxx will include:
- Management, supervision and development of small team of admin staff
- Participating in operational planning and management to ensure smooth running of all admin functions
- Responsibility for processes and systems for contributing to financial planning, budgeting and reporting
- Ensuring the administrative support for the foster care panel is efficiently and effectively provided
- Responsibility for establishing and maintaining systems and processes to support statutory reporting and compliance
- Coordination of all admin functions including event organising, minuting meetings, and other essential admin tasks as necessary for the smooth running of social work and carers services
TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:
- 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays.
- Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
- Family friendly policies.
- Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
- Help@Hand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis).
- An hour a week of live, expert led activities through the Annual Employee wellbeing Programme.
- Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
- Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
- Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.
The Administration Manager will be homebased in North, North East or West London, or the borders of Essex or Hertfordshire and will be required to travel to face-to-face meetings at least once a month and on other occasions for in person team meetings, training and team wellbeing events.
A Standard DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.
Closing Date: Midnight on Monday 7th October 2024
Interview Date: Tuesday 15th October 2024 (via Microsoft Teams)
Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.
War Child believes that children’s lives should not be torn apart by war. It is the only specialist charity for children affected by conflict, with four main areas of work: protecting children, educating children, supporting communities and campaigning.
The charity are renowned for their creative, innovative and entrepreneurial approach, with strong connections to the gaming, music and creative industries. In 2021, the charity supported over 140,000 children and adults – making it one of their strongest years ever.
It’s an exciting time to join War Child as they have just launched their new Alliance initiative, which brings together the five War Child fundraising members (in the Netherlands, UK, Germany and Sweden, plus Children in Conflict in the US), with 14 programme members, and coordinated by a new international body: the War Child Alliance Foundation. Through the Alliance they are integrating programme activities under one umbrella – allowing War Child to combine strengths and pool resources – all with the aim to multiply impact for conflict-affected children.
The Philanthropy Manager is a key member of the Philanthropy & Partner Engagement Department within War Child’s award-winning Fundraising team. Working closely with the Philanthropy Lead (line manager) and Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will manage a portfolio of major donors at 5- and 6-figure level to support a team target of c£1.4M.
Results oriented, you will have strong interpersonal and management skills together with a flexible and proactive approach. This is a great opportunity for a motivated relationship fundraiser with a passion for international development to join a successful and ambitious team.
As Philanthropy Manager, you will:
- Identify and qualify a pipeline for up to 6-figure gifts for both unrestricted and restricted giving
- Lead and be supported on building an excellent stewardship programme, supporting relationship managers across the team to deliver sector leading supporter journeys
- Develop and implement strong cultivation and solicitation plans for existing donors to generate significant income from the portfolio. This will include personal meetings, attending networking events, writing proposals/reports and making presentations
- Take an active role where relevant, on the planning and delivery of a diverse portfolio of philanthropy events, including events that are hosted by Ambassadors
Ideal skills and experience:
- Experienced in a similar fundraising role, with a knowledge of major donor fundraising, ideally within an international development or humantarian NGO
- Ability to input into fundraising strategies with a track record of securing 4-5 figure gifts and delivering against targets
- Experienced in stewardship strategies for major donors or the development of supporter journeys in order to retain donors
- A relationship focussed approach with strong networking skills at senior levels internally and externally
Benefits include:
- Flexible working – War Child recognise the considerable benefits that flexible working can bring and are happy to discuss any possible flexible working options with employees from hiring. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, an element of working from home, compressed hours.
- Annual leave – 28 days per year (full-time) rising to 33 days with service, plus UK bank holidays
- Pension – all eligible employees automatically enrolled into a Group Personal Pension Plan with a 5% employer contribution, with minimum employee contribution on a salary sacrifice basis
- Family leave – enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave, and family friendly policies
- Health & wellbeing – employees may take advantage of a healthcare cash plan and a range of wellbeing initiatives and training. In addition, all employees have access to free, confidential one-to-one wellbeing consultations with trained counsellors.
- Learning & development – dedicated to the investment in learning and continuing professional development for all our employees
- Range of flexible benefits such a Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loans
Expert recruitment for fundraisers and charities.
People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of 1.5 million we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services.
We’re looking for someone who can lead, manage and develop a UK wide Personal assistance grants programme, including emergency grants, that supports people living with Parkinson’s in the greatest financial need, providing items, services and home adaptations that help people live better with Parkinson’s or help them access activities that increase their physical activity or improve their well-being.
About the role
You will be responsible for all aspects of communicating about, operational administration of and monitoring, evaluation and reporting for the programme. Using data and insights to analyse the efficiency and impact of the awards made, you will recommend development of programme principles, criteria and operational delivery processes.
What you’ll do:
- Lead the operational management and delivery of the end to end Personal Assistance Grants programme process whilst maintaining excellent customer relationships
- Manage all required records and systems for grants awarded including financial requirements
- Lead and develop sustainable volunteer grants panel involvement that is representative of the communities the charity aims to support
- Manage and develop systems to monitor, review and evaluate the efficiency of the grants process and impact of grants awarded and recommend ongoing improvements
- Create relevant and appropriate communications, marketing and reports for the programme for a range of audiences and purposes
What you’ll bring:
- Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritise your own workload effectively and manage competing time pressures
- Demonstrable experience of developing and managing operational activities and raising quality standards with a solution focused approach to problem solving
- Collaboration and engagement skills with the ability to work in an inclusive and user focused way with both colleagues and volunteers
- Experience of monitoring, analysing and interpreting data to inform recommendations for process improvement and strategic decision making
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.
Interviews for this role will be held on the 16th & 17th October 2024.
We are operating rolling recruitment for this vacancy and reviewing applications as they are received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The successful candidate will be required to
- provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb
- have a confidential space in which to work
This role will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. You’ll be required to apply for one; refusal to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn.
We are committed to working with the principles of fairness and equality. All of our applications are anonymous until the interview stage, and we welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We actively encourage people with Parkinson's to apply.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
Location: Remote/home-based, with occasional travel for client work in England.
Closing date: 8.00 on Monday 30 September.
Shortlisting date: Wednesday 2 October to Monday 7 October.
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 14 October.
About the role
We're looking for associates to join our pool of consultants and trainers on a freelance basis.
From local and national support services to green spaces, sports clubs, museums and the arts, voluntary organisations and volunteers are a vital part of communities across the country.
As the membership community for charities and voluntary organisations, NCVO has championed volunteers and the voluntary sector for over a hundred years.
A key part of our offer is our direct support to voluntary organisations of all sizes through our consultancy and training service. We run this service as a social business, providing cost-effective and high-quality support focusing on the areas that matter most to charities. Our work generates income and valuable insights to support NCVO in achieving our mission.
Our business is growing. We’re looking for a small number of passionate, skilled and innovative team players to work with us on a freelance basis to help us provide expert support to charities across England.
We’re looking for support across all our consulting and training areas. We’re particularly keen to hear from candidates with the following skills and experience.
Consultants (with training skills is a plus)
- Governance
- Strategy and impact
- Leadership and organisational development
- Volunteering strategy and management
Trainers
- Charity finance
- Project management
- HR and people management
- Safeguarding
- Funding, fundraising and income strategy
Your experience might come from the charity sector or beyond. You don’t need to have worked as a consultant before, but we need you to be a team player who is curious, analytical, and motivated to create change for our clients.
We want to hear from a diverse range of applicants. Whether you have experience in all the areas outlined here or experience in some with a drive to learn and grow, please consider making an application.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector.
We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work with us. We welcome submissions from people from all backgrounds and identities. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups in the voluntary sector and those with diverse, lived experience.
If you tell us you’re disabled (according to the Equality Act 2010) and your application meets the minimum criteria for each specification listed in the job description, we’ll interview you for the role. We’ll make reasonable adjustments during each recruitment stage to ensure it’s inclusive and works for you.
If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please email us.
How to apply
For more information and to apply, please click on the Apply button.
If you have any queries regarding our vacancies or experience any issues applying, please email us.
About NCVO
We are the charity for charities. For over 100 years, NCVO has stood shoulder to shoulder with communities, championing and celebrating voluntary action.
Our membership is made up of around 17,000 voluntary organisations across England, from small, grassroots community groups and social enterprises, to large, far-reaching charities.
We believe that communities are strengthened by voluntary action. We therefore want charities to thrive and be empowered to deliver for people and communities.
We focus on empowering charities and volunteers by making sure they have the knowledge, tools, and resources they need. We advocate for and with our members, giving voice to those not often heard, and harnessing the collective power of partners to ensure the voluntary sector is valued. We bring charities together so they can learn, connect, and create greater impact.
As the voluntary sector and volunteering adapt to new challenges and a changing context, so must NCVO. We are therefore prioritising work to evolve as an organisation to ensure we live our values of ambition, inclusion, openness and collaboration in everything we do internally and externally.
We have around 80 staff and income of more than £7m per year. With our members at the heart of everything we do, our mission is to unite to champion the remarkable role of charities and volunteers. Because stronger charities make for stronger communities.
NCVO is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Charity No. 225922.
About the role
You'll lead and coordinate our local campaigning work across the Midlands. Your work will help the charity improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s and those who care for them.
You'll listen to the needs of our local communities to inform your campaign work, and empower them to make change where they live. You’ll work with colleagues across Parkinson’s UK to deliver political campaigns and meaningful advocacy for our community. Through your campaigns you will ensure that the voices of people with Parkinson’s, their families and carers are heard.
What you'll do
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Recruit and manage a sustainable network of local campaign volunteers.
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Be a first point of contact for supporters and campaign volunteers who want to improve services in their local communities.
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Provide expert advice and support to colleagues and campaign volunteers on how best to challenge and influence decision makers.
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Build close working relationships with our field staff and our local networks.
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Use our national campaign priorities to deliver related local campaign activity.
What you'll bring
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Experience of campaigning and an understanding of the basic tools and techniques used in campaigning.
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Experience of working with volunteers and people with lived experience of a cause including how best to support them to achieve their campaigning goals.
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Experience in organising events.
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Ability to network and build supportive relationships with volunteers, MPs and health bodies.
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Experience of delivering training to volunteers and staff.
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Ability to work flexibly, sometimes evenings or weekends.
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Ability to manage and prioritise a diverse portfolio of work.
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Please note: supporting statements must fully demonstrate how you meet all the essential criteria of the role ("What you'll bring").
The successful candidate will also be required to provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role will work alongside another Gifts in Wills Executive and the following key accountabilities will be split between the roles, with this role taking on particular responsibility for events and stewardship. To see a full job description/apply please follow the link provided to our website.
In addition to your salary of £28,000, you will benefit from a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, great holiday entitlement and numerous other employee benefits, including several salary sacrifice benefits.
- 25 days paid holiday, plus paid Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days plus Bank Holidays after 3 years
- Annual £200 personal learning & growth award to spend on any learning related activity – hobbies; aspirations etc.
- Free access to specialist counselling on a range of issues – health; financial; lifestyle; well-being; domestic & neighbourly matters.
- Access to a range of employee benefits including – store discounts; boating holiday discounts; holiday purchase scheme.
- 2 days paid volunteering leave, volunteering for local community project work.
At the Trust we care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do as a Trust. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community.
All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job.
When you join the Canal & River Trust you become a member of an engaged team working to preserve our heritage for future generations. Come and share your passion and knowledge with a team that makes a difference to millions of people every day.
About the role
You'll lead and coordinate our local campaigning work across the North East of England. Your work will help the charity improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s and those who care for them.
You'll listen to the needs of our local communities to inform your campaign work, and empower them to make change where they live. You’ll work with colleagues across Parkinson’s UK to deliver political campaigns and meaningful advocacy for our community. Through your campaigns you will ensure that the voices of people with Parkinson’s, their families and carers are heard.
What you'll do
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Recruit and manage a sustainable network of local campaign volunteers.
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Be a first point of contact for supporters and campaign volunteers who want to improve services in their local communities.
-
Provide expert advice and support to colleagues and campaign volunteers on how best to challenge and influence decision makers.
-
Build close working relationships with our field staff and our local networks.
-
Use our national campaign priorities to deliver related local campaign activity.
What you'll bring
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Experience of campaigning and an understanding of the basic tools and techniques used in campaigning.
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Experience of working with volunteers and people with lived experience of a cause including how best to support them to achieve their campaigning goals.
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Experience in organising events.
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Ability to network and build supportive relationships with volunteers, MPs and health bodies.
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Experience of delivering training to volunteers and staff.
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Ability to work flexibly, sometimes evenings or weekends.
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Ability to manage and prioritise a diverse portfolio of work.
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Please note: supporting statements must fully demonstrate how you meet all the essential criteria of the role ("What you'll bring").
The successful candidate will also be required to provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for a talented and motivated Fundraising and Communications Manager who can effectively convey the life-changing impact of our work, motivate our community to support our work, and ensure that the educational resources we provide reach those who need them most.
What we do
We’re IPWSO, the international umbrella body for Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) associations around the world.
- We build communities between people with Prader-Willi syndrome, their families and the professionals who support them to share knowledge and expertise and improve outcomes for people with Prader-Willi syndrome and their families everywhere.
- We want everyone with Prader-Willi syndrome to get equal access to diagnosis and treatment no matter where in the world they live and to ensure better, more consistent outcomes for people with the syndrome and their families.
- We work to ensure research into the condition works for everyone and reflects the diverse experiences and environments of those living with the syndrome around the world today.
- Our membership comprises PWS associations in 47 countries and we support individual families and professionals in over 70 other countries.
- We have a staff team of four who work in conjunction with dedicated volunteers from around the world.
Key Fundraising Responsibilities
- Develop communications content that will invigorate our existing donors and inspire new ones leading to increased giving by individuals to IPWSO.
- Focusing in particular on our website and social media channels, communicate our achievements, impacts and needs with a view to influencing IPWSO’s online supporters to make donations and engage in fundraising initiatives.
- Provide outstanding donor care to encourage a high level of retention and repeat donations.
- Work with IPWSO’s Fundraising Committee on a variety of fundraising initiatives, which may include a new collaborative global fundraiser to be rolled out in 2025.
- Act as the organisational lead for IPWSO’s CRM (Donorfy) and utilise it to improve the donor journey.
- Develop a robust pipeline of case studies for use in our fundraising campaigns.
Key Communications Responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact for IPWSO’s public email address and social media channels and ensure that timely and appropriate replies are issued.
- Manage IPWSO’s social media channels, creating original and engaging posts, and actively engaging with our audiences.
- Manage Google Ad Grant campaigns with an emphasis on growing our supporter base and increasing individual giving.
- Keep up to date with emerging trends in digital communications and social media, and recommend potential new channels for fundraising and audience engagement.
- Maintain and develop the IPWSO website ensuring its security and that it functions both as an effective supporter acquisition tool and a means by which people can easily access information about PWS.
- Produce compelling monthly newsletters and an Annual Report.
- Review and update IPWSO’s Communications Strategy in line with its Strategic Plan.
- Uphold and showcase the IPWSO mission and brand.
- Working with IPWSO’s Publication and Communication Committee, oversee the production and design of a range of educational resources for families and professionals.
- Oversee copywriting and proofreading within IPWSO.
- Support IPWSO’s members and liaise with its stakeholders internationally in support of our shared goals.
General Responsibilities
- Champion the vision, mission and values of IPWSO internally and externally.
- Comply with all relevant charity and other legislation.
- Uphold IPWSO’s internal policies.
- Act as IPWSO’s Data Manager, ensuring our continued compliance with the Data Protection Act.
- Undertake other reasonable duties requested by the CEO.
Person Specification
Essential
- Significant fundraising experience including planning and delivering successful online fundraising campaigns
- A track record of securing donations from individuals
- Experience of donor stewardship
- Excellent presentation, writing and storytelling skills across a wide range of applications and for varied audiences
- Excellent proofreading and editing skills
- Understanding of organisational branding
- Experience managing websites and social media platforms
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships
Desirable
- Experience using Donorfy or another CRM
- Experience using Google Analytics and WordPress
- Experience managing Google Ad Grant campaigns
- Experience working remotely
- Experience working with volunteers
- Experience working as part of a small team
- Experience working for an international nonprofit organisation
- Understanding of challenges facing people with disabilities
- Design skills, including proficiency in software such as Canva
Essential Personal Attributes
- Enthusiasm for IPWSO’s work and commitment to its vision, mission and values
- Confidence and ability to work well with people from different backgrounds from around the world
- Highly self-motivated and able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
- Enthusiastic and positive attitude to work and willingness to learn new skills and support colleagues as needed
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Causeway Education is a charity supporting young people to overcome barriers in accessing Higher Education and apprenticeships. Our mission is to ensure students have the support they need to explore options effectively, make ambitious choices and produce outstanding university, college and apprenticeship applications.
We are looking for a dynamic and organised Programmes Officer to join us on the next stage of our journey. Our work is more urgent than ever, and we are scaling up to meet this challenge. If you share our passion for ensuring progression is not determined by privilege, then we’d love to hear from you.
We actively work to improve diversity in Higher Education and apprenticeships, therefore personal experience of facing related barriers, or experience of supporting young people from underrepresented groups, will be a valuable asset to the organisation.
We are a small and friendly team. Although we work from home, we meet up at least monthly and we have established a number of ways to keep in regular contact and continue to support each other. We will go out of our way to welcome a new member of the team.
Overview
JOB TITLE: Programmes Officer
LOCATION: Home-based with bi-monthly team meetings in London. Some travel within the UK will be expected.
SALARY: £26,471- £28,683 (depending on skills and experience)
CONTRACT: Full time, 35 hours per week (requests for 0.8 FTE will also be considered).
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
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30 days annual leave (not including bank holidays)
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Pension scheme
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Training and development opportunities
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Flexible working hours
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Well-being allowance
Main duties
Programme Support
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Provide support across Causeway's broad portfolio of programmes, such as online mentoring, insight days, work experience weeks and university and employer outreach schemes
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Organise programme-related events, such as workshops/webinars
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Deliver online and in-person workshops to students and stakeholders, alongside other members of the Programmes Team
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Look after our shared inboxes and share queries with relevant team members
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Support the collection of information as part of programme reporting requirements
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Support in the design and creation of new programme resources
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Support other team members with management of external communications including the Causeway website, Twitter account and newsletters
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Develop and implement strategies to promote student engagement with Causeway’s programmes (for example, student 1-1 calls and emails)
General
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Provide administrative support to other members of the organisation as required
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Liaise effectively and efficiently with other members in the organisation
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Lead by example, promoting the organisation’s values and expected behaviour
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Undertake any other duties required by the CEO or the needs of the organisation
This job description is designed to give an overall view of the role and is not a definitive list of tasks.
Person specification
We are more interested in what you could do than what you have already done, hence the emphasis on skills over experience.
Essential
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Educated to degree level or equivalent
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Experience of programme work in education, university widening participation and/or employer outreach
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Strong interpersonal skills - able to interact with different audiences and all levels of people
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Excellent attention to detail, with strong analytical skills
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Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise work and meet tight deadlines
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Proficient with Microsoft applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
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High degree of initiative and ability to see work through to conclusion
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Willingness to work flexibly to accommodate occasional duties outside of working hours (time can be reclaimed in lieu)
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Commitment to the aims and values of the organisation
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In possession of, or able to secure, an enhanced DBS check
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Commitment to safeguarding the welfare of all young people
Desirable
There are a number of different paths the successful candidate may have taken to develop the skills and experience needed for this role. The following list is not intended to be exhaustive, but instead to give a sense of the range of experiences which are relevant:
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Personal experience of structural inequalities, or experience of supporting young people from underrepresented groups
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Experience in a charity supporting young people
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Experience of working in a small organisation with a broad programme portfolio
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Experience of programme delivery to student participants
Application instructions
- Please provide your CV (max 2 sides) and a covering letter via CharityJob (link below).
- Please complete the Charity Job Equal Opportunities form.
The job posting will close on Sunday 29th September 2024 at 17:00.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.