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About The Advocacy Project
We help people speak up and make decisions about their health, wellbeing and social care. We’re here to make sure people who are vulnerable because of their circumstance can understand their rights, make effective choices about their lives and voice their concerns.
Some of the ways we do this include:
· advocacy services that make sure people can express their wishes when decisions are being made about their care or wellbeing
· user involvement projects that help organisations improve what they offer by listening to people who use their services
· local Healthwatch services, which act as health and social care champions for the areas they serve and give people a direct channel to share their feedback
· innovative Personal Health Budget projects that allow people to access items and services to improve their wellbeing.
About the role
We are searching for an exceptional Learning Disability (LD) User Involvement Project Manager to work in our well-regarded learning disability user involvement services.
The post holder will be responsible for managing the ‘Synergy’ Learning Disability User Involvement Project, supporting and supervising ‘experts by experience’ - learning disability representatives, volunteers and participants - and actively reaching out to the wider Camden learning disability community, reporting their views to Council, NHS and CCG representatives, helping to shape the services people from this community receive.
Key responsibilities
- Support the user-led ethos of the Synergy project, and provide line management, supervision, support, and annual appraisal of the Synergy Reps. This also includes managing volunteers, work experience/internship opportunities, and recruitment to the Synergy project; and processing reward & recognition, salary payments and queries.
- Manage and deliver consultations, training, groups, and workshops that align with local and national priorities, as well as the Advocacy Project’s strategic priorities, feeding this into decision-making forums. This will include involvement in the Camden Planning Together Board, including agenda setting, creating Easy read documents, and supporting the co-chair.
- Design and conduct consultations, through a variety of methods including interviews, surveys, focus groups, meetings, and forums; with individuals or groups; in person, online, and via telephone or video calls. Collate consultation results and write up evaluation reports.
- Provide regular speaking up opportunities, which might include drop-ins, group meetings, consultations, forums and focus groups as well as one-to-one interviews - addressing any gaps in diversity to ensure a diverse representation of the community are engaging in opportunities.
- Develop effective working relationships with key staff in health and social care and voluntary sector services including carers; working in partnership with them to raise awareness of the Advocacy Project services and to amplify user voice and to shape local and national services.
- Manage the service according to the contract and allocated budgets ensuring they meet agreed standards, monitoring system requirements, service goals and outcomes; and provide accurate and timely project updates and monitoring reports.
- Develop and manage income generation opportunities such as training, awareness sessions, and easy read translation.
- Work according to the Equality Act 2010 and other forms of legislation that combat discrimination and promote equality and diversity.
- Communicate effectively with people with a learning disability, including people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), using a range of creative approaches – for example, Makaton, intensive interaction and objects of reference - to maximise participation opportunities in line with the Advocacy Project’s Accessible Information Standards.
- Support the Synergy team to participate in recruitment or procurement procedures within but not limited to Camden Council, NHS settings, and NCL CCG.
- Use organisational software and systems to record information that will contribute to the writing of regular reports.
- Keep up to date with developments and good practice guidelines in advocacy and user involvement and of health and social care services/legislation and local and national policy, and priorities relating to people with learning disabilities. This includes co-production, involvement, representation and consultation practices.
- Work with commissioners and key stakeholders to develop effective consultation, involvement, and co-production.
- Attend local, London-wide, and national events and meetings; and support the Synergy Reps and volunteers to attend.
- Work as an active member of the user involvement team - contributing to service planning and development. Where necessary, provide cover within the UI team.
General responsibilities
- Participate in team meetings and training.
- Participate in personal, team and organisational development.
- Ensure an understanding and compliance with health & safety, safeguarding, risk regulations and The Advocacy Project policices.
- Work to our mission, vision, and values.
- Carry out other projects and tasks as needed.
Person specification
We welcome applications from people with transferrable skills and qualities, and people with diverse employment histories and personal backgrounds.
Essential qualities and attributes:
- Understanding of the issues faced by people with a learning disability, and recent developments in policy and practice, and health and social care legislation.
- Sound knowledge of services for people with learning disabilities
- Experience of the principles, practice and different approaches to user involvement, including co-production, consultation and speaking up forums.
- Ability to listen, communicate and build trust with people with learning disabilities, including those with high support and complex needs and/or profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), to enable them to express their views and support their inclusion in the development of local, London-wide and National strategy.
- Ability to manage group dynamics, and negotiate/resolve conflicts or disagreements that may arise during group meetings.
- Ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders including commissioners, volunteers, service users and colleagues.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and understanding and experience of using a variety of creative communication methods such as Intensive interaction, Easy read, Makaton, Talking mats, and Objects of reference etc.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to adopt a person-centred approach
- Experience of providing supervision and support to others
- Commitment to working within the Advocacy Project code of conduct, equality and diversity, and safeguarding policies.
- Ability to be pro-active, to use your own initiative to plan and execute projects, to prioritise your own workload, to problem-solve, and to work as part of a team.
- Commitment to Equality and Diversity - to understanding, recognising, respecting and valuing differences (for example, due to Age, Race, Sex, Gender Reassignment, Disability, Sexual Orientation, Religion or Belief).
- Evidence or commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Ability to work and deliver the project remotely – using technology and various online platforms, for example Zoom, Microsoft Teams etc.
- Knowledge of the Equality Act 2010, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Care Act 2014, to support service delivery and supervision of the Reps and volunteers.
Desirable knowledge, experience and qualifications:
- Understanding of the issues faced by people with mental health issues, and older people
- Understanding of Advocacy under the Care Act
- Understanding of Accessible Information Standard.
Benefits of working for us
We’re committed to providing an empowering, flexible and supportive working environment for all our staff.
Our employee benefits include 30 days annual leave (including up to 3 days between Christmas and New Year), participation in a pension scheme with 6% employer contribution, access to a free confidential counselling service, and an interest-free travel/bike loan.
All our staff are supported to learn and develop in a variety of ways, including a monthly lecture series where we invite sector experts to talk to our staff on topical issues.
We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer.
We help people speak up and make decisions about their health, wellbeing and social care.
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Contract type: Permanent
Hours per week: 37.5 hours pw, between Mon-Fri, office based with potential for home working
Salary: £24,586 to 29,465 FTE depending on experience
Reporting to: Head of Fundraising & Communications
Would you like to be part of an innovative, friendly and dynamic team committed to making a difference by supporting people affected by domestic and sexual abuse? Yellow Door is seeking a motivated Trusts & Corporate Fundraising Officer who shares our values and our vision for a world where adults, families, young people and children can live without experiencing domestic and sexual abuse and the resulting devastating impacts.
This is a new role and a chance to make a big difference to the number of people we can reach in the local area affected by domestic and sexual abuse. It is part of our wider plan to increase the fundraising capacity of the charity, with a significant amount of untapped potential, so it is an exciting time to join and make the role your own.
Ideally, we are looking for someone with experience in researching and writing compelling funding applications and managing relationships with funders, but who also has experience of working with corporate partners of all sizes. There is some flexibility as to which income streams the successful candidate would spend the majority of their time on – depending on their experience. In an ideal world we are looking for someone to cover both equally but please don’t be put off by the job description if you have more experience in one area than the other - for us willingness to learn and transferrable skills count for a lot.
An average week might involve finding new local businesses to approach, working with internal teams to research and write grant applications, meeting with funders or corporate partners, pitching to a potential new corporate partner or going to speak to their employees about their fundraising. It might be representing the charity at a corporate fundraiser or a networking event. There will also likely be a Capital Appeal, so any experience in running appeals will stand you in good stead. As you would expect working for a local charity no two days are the same and we all ‘muck in’ – which is part of what will make working for Yellow Door so enjoyable.
Responsibilities will include:
- Identify and research new Trust, Grant, Foundation, and Corporate funding opportunities for both restricted and unrestricted Yellow Door projects.
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of potential funding opportunities.
- Plan, prepare, and write compelling and persuasive proposals, applications, and presentations for funding and new partnerships.
- Manage relationships with existing and prospective partners across Companies, Trusts, and Foundations.
- Establish effective relationships with new Companies, Trusts, Foundations, and other funding bodies to secure long-term funding and support.
- Achieve income targets that support the delivery of the service and fundraising goals.
- Collaborate with the Volunteering and Involvement team to maximise events and outreach opportunities in the local community, providing information about Yellow Door and ways to get involved.
This role involves regulated activity. To be considered, candidates must meet all eligibility, application, and qualification requirements as stipulated by the regulatory authority. Additionally, applicants are required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in accordance with Safer Recruitment practices.
Apply now to view the full role description!
Closing date 12-07-2024
REF-214 779
POST:
Research Coordinator for the SWERV project at National Ugly Mugs (NUM)
SALARY AND HOURS:
Salary: £34,125 FTE at 0.5.
This is a 30 month contract. Specific days to be agreed on appointment. NUM are open to discussions around flexible working patterns to ensure a positive work/life balance. Operational hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Supporting NUM's research project, 'Sex Workers Evaluate Reporting Violence' (SWERV)
LOCATION OF THE POST HOLDER:
You will be remote working and will be provided with the equipment and tools required to deliver this work. You will need a secure environment and access to a stable internet connection. In the event that you were required to travel within the United Kingdom all your costs will be covered by NUM.
ROLE SUMMARY
We are looking for a Research Coordinator to join us at NUM to support our Sex Workers Evaluate Reporting Violence (SWERV) research project!
SWERV is a research initiative between health researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and National Ugly Mugs (NUM), in collaboration with Brunel University. Together, with the meaningful involvement of sex workers across the UK, we will evaluate how membership and engagement with NUM services affects sex workers’ safety, mental health and wellbeing.
About NUM:
National Ugly Mugs (NUM) is an award-winning charity with a mission to ‘end all forms of violence against sex workers.’ NUM provides a mechanism for sex industry workers to report crimes and harm they experience and share this information within their communities to warn others of potentially dangerous individuals and situations.
We have a dedicated casework team of industry experts who support sex workers to further access criminal justice remedies and other services as determined by victims/survivors to cope and recover from crimes they experience in the ways they choose. We also host a range of other projects in racial justice, mental health, drop-in support (Scotland), and vocational exploration.
About the project:
The SWERV project is a multi-year research collaboration between NUM and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. We will study how NUM’s alerts, the NUMchecker, reporting and casework (‘interventions’) affect sex workers’ safety and mental health, through five work packages A-E. We will interview sex workers who have and who haven’t used NUM, and service providers, about their views and experiences of NUM’s services, to understand who benefits from the interventions, how and why (‘qualitative process evaluation’ – work package B). We will ask new NUM members, and sex workers who aren’t members, to fill in a questionnaire twice, six months apart. The questionnaire will ask about violence, safety strategies, and mental health, to compare the experiences of sex workers who do and don’t use the alerts and the NUMchecker (‘impact evaluation’ – work package C). We will estimate value for money, by calculating how much the interventions cost to run and comparing this to no intervention, in terms of preventing violence against sex workers and improving their quality of life (‘economic evaluation’ – work package D). We will use the information to understand how NUM’s services work in different places and for different people, depending on their circumstances and the wider environment. We will take the ‘DEPTH’ approach which involves ‘dialogue’ workshops with sex workers and practitioners to design the research and recommendations together (work packages A and E). Together, we will use what we learn to recommend how to improve community-based violence prevention and survivor support services ‘by and for’ sex workers.
Person Specification
A successful candidate should:
· Have demonstrable experience and understanding of sex work, sex worker rights and self-determination, and be in good standing with the sex worker rights and sex work research communities in the UK
· Have a clear understanding of how intersecting factors including criminalisation, stigma, systemic racism, gender, disability, poverty, mental health and access to resources influence sex workers’ lived experiences, how they may engage with services and research, and their access to public services and police protection
· Be familiar with all aspects of the charity sector, the work of National Ugly Mugs and other sex worker-serving and sex worker-led organisations.
· Have knowledge of systemic racism as it operates within the UK and be embedded within an anti-racist and anti-oppressive framework, whether this be through previous work, activism or personal life experiences
· Have experience leading or coordinating projects and a comfortability with qualitative and/or quantitative data collection (e.g. surveys, interviews, focus groups) and management, including participant recruitment.
· Have experience of organising and/or delivering events/workshops/outputs to share research/practice with communities and seek their input/feedback
· Have commitment to participatory research principles
· Have a commitment to NUM’s core principles of Sex Workers First, Quality Support and Learning and Innovation
· Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
· Have experience working independently and leading projects.
All candidates must be legally permitted to work in the UK
It is desirable, but not essential, that a successful candidate should also:
· Have experience of collaborating with different partner organisations (e.g. peer-led organisations, services, universities)
· Have experience of qualitative and/or quantitative research design and analysis
· Have experience of participatory research
· Have knowledge or experience of evaluation methods (e.g. process evaluation, impact evaluation, economic evaluation, realist evaluation)
· Have formal research experience in the humanities, social sciences and/or health sciences
We understand that everyone’s experience is different and encourage applications from those who may not meet all of the person specifications. If you’re passionate about equality, economic empowerment, and ending violence against sex workers, we want to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please send the following to admin[at]nationaluglymugs[dot]org, or submit via Charity Jobs:
- CV
- An example piece of your writing
- A cover letter, explaining why you’re interested in the post and how you fit the person specification
The posting will close 5pm (UK time) on Wednesday 19th July 2024. Interviews will take place on July 30th.
NUM is a diverse team committed to inclusion and equal opportunities in the workplace, and we actively encourage applicants of all different ages, genders, social and economic backgrounds, ethnicities, religions and sexual orientations, and from people with disabilities. If you have any access requirements related to applying, please contact admin[at]nationaluglymugs[dot]org.
Please note due to the high number of applications expected for this role if you do not hear back from NUM by 26th July unfortunately your application has not been successful. We are not able to provide feedback on your application at the application stage.
Please read the document attached for a description of the job role and duties.
Please submit a CV, an example piece of your writing, and a cover letter, explaining why you’re interested in the post and how you fit the person specification, by 5pm on Wednesday 19th July 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Secret World Wildlife Rescue (SWWR) exists to relieve the suffering of British wildlife, to encourage respect and tolerance for wildlife and to further its conservation. SWWR strives to do this by:
· providing a public rescue, rehabilitation, and release service for injured, sick and orphaned wildlife.
· providing a learning and outreach programme, public education, and access to a unique wildlife experience.
· disseminating information and data, delivering professional training, and helping conservation projects, to improve knowledge and raise standards of wildlife care across the UK.
To maximise the potential funding available for Secret World Wildlife Rescue (SWWR), particularly through obtaining grants from trusts, foundations, local authorities and other sources.
This role will also be responsible for enhancing the reach and value of legacy fundraising at SWWR and building strong relationships with corporate supporters to help secure the financial sustainability of the Charity.
Our Fundraising Manager is responsible for planning and preparing all fundraising and grants working alongside all departments to ensure projects are fulfilled from inception to fruition. The post holder takes care of medium- to long-term activities, budgeting, planning and strategy, as well as being responsive to emerging opportunities and adapting to change. The Fundraising Manager is also the main point of contact for new and existing supporters, providing support and stewardship to the amazing individuals and organisations who want to help wildlife.
Alongside the above, the Fundraising Manager will also provide support to the current fundraising personnel and activities at SWWR, coordinating and supporting a range of tasks and functions to aid in the smooth running of the Charity.
Fundraising is integrated into every part of SWWR’s operations. The Fundraising Manager works closely with colleagues in Education, Retail, Events, Finance, Volunteering, and Wildlife Care to understand their needs and provide support to aid in the smooth running of the Charity.
SWWR’s annual operational costs are approximately £900,000. The majority of funding is raised through supporter donations, fundraising events, trading activities and legacies.
Main Responsibilities:
1. To develop and implement an agile fundraising and external relations strategy.
2. Maintain a diverse range of income streams
3. Bid Writing & Reporting
4. Legacy fundraising
5. Corporate relationships
6. Supporter engagement
Employee Benfits:
- SWWR provides a workplace pension to eligible employees
- Employee Assistance Programme,
- eLearning opportunities
- Staff discount scheme
- Free parking
• Provide a rescue service caring for sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife. • Rehabilitate the animals in our care and return them to the wild.
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We are excited to be working with on a Corporate Partnerships Manager role (remotely based) for a growing children’s charity. This wonderful organisation provides support to parents and educators to improve the lives of children and young people. The team is being actively invested in and several new six-figure partnerships have recently been won.
As Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will be joining a successful team with established relationships with high street companies and with more big partnerships ready to launch. You will manage existing partners and cultivate new partnerships and ensure long-term engagement and growth.
To be an excellent Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will need:
- Experience in corporate fundraising, ideally working on six-figure partnerships with strategic elements
- Strong negotiation and writing skills, confident at presenting
- Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, influencing and persuading others
Salary: £ 35,000 - £45,000
Contract: Permanent - Full time (or 4 days considered)
Location: Hybrid – London
Closing date: ASAP
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, and supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
If enough applications are received the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager to join CARE International UK. CARE International UK is a globally renowned humanitarian organisation which fights poverty, saves lives and achieves social justice. They put women and girls at the centre of their work, because they know that we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities.
The Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager is a newly created role which will join the newly launched philanthropic fundraising function within the existing Fundraising and Communications Team. You will report into the Head of Philanthropy and will manage one direct report.
It is a great time to join CARE International UK as they have a renewed energy and focus behind their fundraising, putting it right at the heart of the charity’s strategy. You will play a key role in shaping and developing their UK trusts and foundations strategy. CARE International UK offer a flexible working pattern and have a strong commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion and are particularly keen to encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
To be successful in the Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager role you will need experience in:
- Researching, building and managing relationships with trusts, foundations and statutory funders
- Writing and developing fundraising strategies which have results in income growth
- Producing and delivering bespoke proposals and reports for prospective partners
Salary: £48,481 (pay award pending)
Contract: Permanent – full or part time will be considered
Location: London (Vauxhall) - Hybrid working offered
Closing date: 26th July
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We're looking for a Clinical Lead Behaviour Analyst to join our Complex Specialist Directorate in London, Kent & Hertfordshire.
£70,000.00 - £75,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel in control of your career? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
In this role you will be a key member of the Complex Specialist Directorate operating across Look Ahead's geography in Learning Disability and Autism services. The Clinical Lead will be a qualified Behaviour Analyst, responsible for conducting assessments, deciding most appropriate PBS interventions and supporting service teams to deliver effective strategies and develop practice. The postholder will be expected to obtain information from all relevant stakeholders to inform decision making. This role will operate off-line reporting into the Director of Specialist and Complex Care and working alongside the Director for Business Development and wider team.
This is 6-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for extension.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
To be successful the postholder will demonstrate capacity to implement sustainable, person-centred PBS interventions working collaboratively with Look Ahead PBS Coaches, Service Managers and wider stakeholders.
This role will be varied and responsive to the needs of the customers that Look Ahead supports across our Learning Disability and Autism services and will likely include:
- Conducting initial needs assessments from referrals
- Developing individual PBS plans and support proposals sensitive to customers cognitive, social, emotional and sensory needs
- Facilitating support planning for individuals in receipt of Tier 2 or 3 of our PBS Framework
- Performing Functional Assessments for PBS planning
- Conducting training sessions for individuals and teams
- Providing coaching and guidance to service teams to develop practice
- Observe practice, collate and record data, provide feedback
- Designing and implement training programs:
In-house RBT training and supervision with a view to developing capability of those selected for RBT to deliver regional specific assessments.
Autism, learning disability and communication - Provide clinical supervision to PBS Coaches and support their development to apply PBS strategies and interventions
- Attend management meetings and write reports
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
- Ability to recognise and respect the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and to promote its practice
- Ability to cope with challenges in a fast paced environment
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work as part of a wider senior management team striving to meet corporate and directorate objectives
- Relevant experience of working with high acuity, complex needs
- Experience of working with Multi-Disciplinary Teams and achieving positive outcomes for customer
- Tenacious and confident in delivering improvement with others
- Excellent, listening, verbal and written communication skills
- Committed to Safeguarding and the provision of providing first class care
- High levels of personal motivation with the ability to motivate others
- Experience of training and coaching colleagues to improve practice
- Proven track record of engaging with range of colleagues to gather relevant information to inform decision making
- Able to follow instructions and comply with company policy
What you'll bring:
- Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA)
- Person centred ethics
- Level headedness
- Strong interpersonal, collaboration and problem solving abilities
For a full job description, please visit our website.
Battersea’s Human Resources department provides expert advice, guidance and support through partnership with managers, teams and people across the organisation. Our work involves everything from pay and benefits to providing learning and development solutions that support other departments achieve their strategic objectives. We do this to attract, retain and develop our people to be the best they can be, so we can be here for more dogs and cats.
We are seeking an individual to join us as HR Systems and Data Manager, to manage our HR Information System (Ciphr), create and produce HR Management Information to inform organisational decision making (including our annual pay review), and oversee our outsourced payroll process.
The ideal candidate would be someone who is an experienced Systems Administrator of HR systems, has experience of managing or overseeing a payroll function and writing reports, and has good knowledge of HR and data protection policies and processes.
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 model:
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: 14th July 2024
Interview date(s): 18th July 2024
For full details, please download our recruitment pack.
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Support the charity on all aspect of volunteering within the Trussell Trust and across the food banks network. This position is accountable to assist with the delivery of the volunteering strategy and promoting excellence in best practice alongside celebrating the impact and contribution of volunteers.
Role responsibilities
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Coordinate the implementation of volunteer focused systems across the Network (e.g. Assemble and Peakon), facilitating access for all and providing ongoing support as needed
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Proactively engage with team across the charity to promote and enable a positive culture of volunteer engagement that values the contribution and impact of volunteers
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Coordinate an effective, engaging volunteering programme for the charity’s key corporate partners
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Develop regular, engaging communications that amplify the voice and impact of volunteers, shared across the charity’s internal and external communication platforms
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Provide expert, specialist support to Trussell Trust staff and the Network on the recruitment and management of volunteers in line with volunteering and EDI best practice through guidance, resources, training and the Helpline
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Line manage a team of volunteers, leading on their development and recognition.
Person Specification
Technical skills and minimum knowledge:
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Working with volunteers or as a volunteer
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Work as part of both linear and matrix teams, both internally and across organisations.
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Working knowledge of CRM and/or VMS systems. Ability to interrogate database and reporting systems to produce and analyse statistics and reports on volunteer activity.
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Manage multiple projects, identifying conflicting demands and establishing clear priorities in order to meet agreed objectives.
Behaviours and competencies:
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An effective communicator, verbally and in writing, able to share complex information in an accessible way to a range of audiences.
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Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills when working through challenges or conflict, doing so in a positive and solutions-focused way
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Role models inclusive behaviours and values
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Demonstrates a strong willingness to learn, especially in areas of volunteering best practice, GDPR and safeguarding
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Demonstrate a commitment to the values of the Trussell Trust.
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Demonstrates empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially- excluded backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Description –Trusts and Grants Manager
Reporting to: Senior Trusts and Grants Manager
Location: Hybrid / London Office
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 Hours
Salary: £39,414 - £41,488
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Employer that welcome disabled applicants and provide reasonable adjustments.
About FareShare
FareShare is the UK’s largest food redistribution charity, working with a network of 18 independent organisations to make sure good quality surplus food reaches people who need it most, rather than being wasted. We rescue food from farms, factories, supermarkets and food outlets and send it to almost 9,000 charities working on the frontline to support their communities. FareShare food nourishes people in need and connects them with vital support services to help them build a brighter future.
Every day, millions of people skip meals or go without any food, driven to food insecurity by the cost of living crisis. Yet at the same time, over three million tonnes of good to eat food goes to waste in the UK – enough for 7 billion meals.
In 2023/24, FareShare redistributed enough food for almost 135 million meals, but we know there is more food out there that could be used to support communities in need rather than needlessly wasted. This is an exciting time to join FareShare, as we embark on a new, ambitious three-year strategy that will maximise the social and environmental impact of rescuing surplus food.
FareShare’s Strategy & Vision
Vision: We have the vision of a UK where “No good food goes to waste”.
Mission: To use surplus, fit for consumption, food to feed those who are vulnerable in the UK by supporting frontline charitable organisations that tackle the cause and not just the symptoms of food poverty.
Our Values: Passion – for our cause and the challenge that lies ahead.
Ambition – to go the extra mile and drive the change that must happen.
Respect – for ourselves, each other, our volunteers, our partners and our beneficiaries.
Collaboration – it’s only by working with others that we can be stronger.
Focus – on providing the best service possible so that we deliver and achieve the most for our clients/customers.
The role
We are looking for an exceptional Trusts and Grants Manager to play a crucial role in ensuring the ongoing success and expansion of our partnerships with trusts, foundations and statutory givers. Working closely with the Senior Trusts and Grants Manager and four more team members, this new role will lead on nurturing high-value relationships with prospective trusts who have capacity to give large funding to FareShare.
As the cost of living crisis pushes millions into food insecurity, and the world is faced with a climate emergency, the difference you can make by joining the Trusts and Grants Team is substantial. Our dual social and environmental purpose has never resonated more with partners and we have just launched an ambitious strategy to double the number of meals we can provide, amplifying our impact and presenting a compelling case for support.
The Trusts and Grants and Manager will take on the management and stewardship of a diverse portfolio of high-value funding relationships, while developing new partnerships with a range of givers. The role will also be responsible for managing and developing a Trusts and Foundations Officer to support team objectives.
You will be a strategic thinker, used to working with high value grant making professionals and trustees and with senior staff and stakeholders within your own organisation. You will have a strong track record in income generation and supporter stewardship and have excellent communication skills. Cross team collaboration is crucial to the role, and you will be able to demonstrate strong relationship building and influencing skills.
Main areas of responsibility
- Build relationships with portfolio of five and six figure trust supporters, understanding their motivations and tailoring opportunities and communications to cultivate strong, long-lasting partnerships.
- Foster a deep understanding of FareShare’s work and strategy to create persuasive fundraising proposals that inspire and solicit funds. This includes developing relationships across the organisation to build a sound understanding of FareShare operations and where support is most needed
- Champion and input in to the teams prospecting process, using your own research and sector knowledge to take new opportunities from identification through to solicitation, particularly focussing on those with multi-year and high value potential.
- Develop innovative and personalised stewardship plans, in collaboration with senior colleagues when appropriate, to deepen funder relationships. Craft compelling written communications including emails, proposals, and reports to showcase the impact of trust support and celebrate key milestones. Lead calls, meetings and visits to strengthen funder partnerships and engagement with our work.
- Provide supportive management to a Trust and Grants Officer, offering regular advice and guidance, identifying opportunities for development and monitoring performance objectives in line with the organisational and team strategy.
- Play an active role in developing and delivering the Trusts and Grants team strategy contributing to planning and management of team objectives, and supporting the Senior Manager to motivate the team and drive trust income.
- Work with colleagues across the Fundraising sub-teams to maximise cross over opportunities between income areas.
- Maintain accurate records of partner interactions in our CRM system and shared files, and consistently update financial records and account plans.
As an employer committed to Equal Opportunities, we will assess applications in line with these criteria that we consider either as being essential or desirable in this role.
Person Specification
Experience
- Experience of securing and successfully managing five and six figure grants and multi-year gifts from a range of grant makers, including project funding and unrestricted funding.
- Experience in prospecting for new high value business opportunities via multiple research channels and soliciting new donors to make significant gifts.
- Experience in writing compelling funding applications and impact reporting.
- Experience in developing and presenting complex project and financial information to support compelling funding proposals.
- Experience of successful cross department working with senior colleagues to deliver on funding objectives and budget.
- Experience of line management or transferable skills to line management.
Skills, knowledge and abilities
- Strong up-to-date knowledge of the trust, grant and foundation landscape.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in writing proposals and presenting to or meeting with funders.
- Proven ability to form good working relationships, both internally and externally.
- Ability to assimilate strategic plans into compelling funding proposals.
- Excellent numeracy skills with the ability to work with complex budgets and present them to funders.
- Ability to work on own initiative, meeting objectives and managing competing priorities and tight deadlines under pressure.
- IT Literacy and ability to use a CRM.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of Statutory fundraising
- Interest in the impact of food waste on the environment
- Interest in food poverty and its causes
Values and behaviours
- Enthusiastic approach and ability to work in a team
- Proven ability to develop and maintain good working relationships
- A commitment to Equality and Diversity
- An appreciation of FareShare’s mission and strategy
Benefits
- Hybrid / Flexible working, with regular UK travel
- 28 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- Employers pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
The Miscarriage Association (MA) is a national charity dedicated to providing support and information to anyone affected by the loss of a baby in pregnancy. We also raise awareness of the impact of loss, advocate for those affected and challenge the taboos that can make miscarriage a lonely as well as distressing experience.
We do this by offering staffed support services (telephone helpline, live chat, email and DM), a network of peer support groups, a comprehensive website and a range of highly regarded patient leaflets. We also provide training and resources for health professionals and employers, contribute to research and ensure the patient voice is heard by policy and decision-makers.
We are about to begin a new chapter in our 40-year history, with ambitious plans to ensure our trusted services and support reaches even more people affected by this often-heartbreaking experience.
We are looking for a senior campaigns, media and PR specialist to lead our recently expanded communications team to deliver a compelling and influential comms and campaigns strategy.
You will be responsible for the strategic development and operational delivery of all our campaigns and external communications, finding creative ways to build our brand, increase understanding of pregnancy loss and grow our income. You will manage relationships with the media and lead on securing coverage across online and offline channels, through, for example, press releases, human interest stories, case studies and position statements.
Acting as a key ambassador for the MA, you will also support the CEO to develop and maintain strong relationships with, and represent the charity to, a diverse range of stakeholders. You will also work alongside the CEO, Head of Operations and Service Delivery and other key personnel to contribute to the charity’s strategic vision and plans and help to translate these into communications activities and KPIs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Trusts and Grants Fundraiser
Are you passionate about improve young people’s lives for the better? Do you have trust and grant bid-writing experience?
We have an opportunity for a Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to join the team in this hybrid-working role.
This is an exciting time to join an organisation with an established youth work provision, strong reputation in private, public and voluntary sectors, and a successful track record of grants and trusts which includes a capital expenditure investment of £1.4M.
Position: Trusts and Grants Fundraiser/Coordinator
Location: Manchester/Hybrid
Salary: £33,750 - £35,625 pro rata (actual part-time salary £27,000 - £28,500)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part-time, 32 hours per week
Benefits: Hybrid working, 5% contribution, 33 days inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata), extra day off for your birthday, learning & development opportunities, access to EAP, onsite gym, sports, arts and music facilities and subsidised food from our canteen
Closing Date: 17th July 2024. Please note that shortlisting will be taking place on a rolling basis and this role may close sooner than advertised if a suitable candidate is found.
About the Role
The organisation delivers a range of targeted youth programmes for children and young people who benefit from more intensive support, to reach their goals including mental-health and emotional wellbeing support, careers and enterprise initiatives, youth voice and social action opportunities; and programmes addressing serious youth violence and exploitation.
We are looking for a Trusts and Grants Manager to oversee the fundraising of all restricted income. Restricted income makes up 70% of the overall income stream, and enables the charity to deliver core youth work activities as well as targeted programmes such as employability, health improvement and social prescribing, detached youth work and more, with over 50 funded contracts per year.
Key duties include:
- Manage a pipeline of restricted income
- Propose, cost and write trusts and grants applications that typically span from £5,000 to £100,000
- Support the Director of Fundraising to complete applications for unrestricted funding
- Keep up to date with local and national funding opportunities
- Chair the bi-weekly trusts and grants meetings
- Work closely with the Director of Youth Services to mobilise successful bids
- Support during the preparation of financial audits
This role will include both line management and hands on grant application and stewarding of commissioners.
About You
We are looking for an experienced trust and grant bid writer, with experience of developing and submitting high quality funding applications and approaches to funders.
You will also have experience of:
- Gathering, understanding and presenting complex information and data in a clear, concise way
- Working within a charity fundraising environment
- Cultivating relationships with funders, both via verbal and written methods of communication
- Working in a network of organisations
To apply, please submit a CV and Cover Letter (of not more than one page), explaining clearly why you are interested in the role.
About the Organisation
The Youth Zone is a limited charity that has been delivering high quality youth provision for 12 years. Originally commissioned with MyPlace funding, the organisation has become a community hub in Harpurhey, North Manchester – one of the poorest wards in England with 94% of youth members come from 1st/ 2nd indices on the national poverty index scale, where cost of living increases impacted hard and caused further adversity and inequality.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race & other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities.
The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires a enhanced DBS check.
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PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Family Support Team Leader (Family Hub Outreach Service), 28 hours per week, £35,012 per annum pro-rata (including London weighting), Central & East London. Fixed term to end March 2026
This is a highly rewarding role for a Team Leader to manage and coordinate the Outreach Service and other projects in Central & East London area, including recruitment, training and line management of staff and volunteers for the projects. The Team Leader will manage and deliver the Outreach service, for parents (of children 0-5 years) but this may change in future and will work closely with the Befriending Services.
We are looking for someone who have management experience for staff and can work under highly pressurised circumstances and competing demands. Experience of home visiting vulnerable families, excellent I.T skills and presentations skills with ability to engage with different audiences are essential.
You are required to have experience of writing reports to a high standard, collating data and information in an accessible format as well as ensuring can bring team on board to achieve targets and milestones in timely manner. Engaging in leadership meetings and representing Family Lives, experience of safeguarding and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity are essential.
The salary for 28 hours per week is £28,010.08 per annum
Please visit our website to obtain the job description, full person specification, and the link to apply using our online system.
Please ensure that you cover all criteria on the person specification as this will be used for shortlisting purposes.
If you have any questions, please contact Fatima Ahmed, Area Manager after 1st July.
Closing Date: Sunday, 21st July 2024
Interview Date: Week commencing 29th July 2024
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for a Community and Corporate Fundraising Officer in order to develop lasting and purposeful relationships with the charity’s community and corporate organisations that delivers and exceeds income targets in line with agreed business development plans.
As a Community and Corporate Fundraising Officer you will:
- Develop relationships with potential prospects for corporate donations, sponsorship opportunities, payroll giving, volunteering, and staff involvement via event participation.
- build a pipeline of corporate business supporters in Surrey
- Engage with local businesses and organisations to actively develop supporters to donate income, pro bono and gifts in kind to the charity.
- Prepare and present high-quality new business proposals, pitches, and presentations to win new business as well as respond to incoming proposals from potential supporters.
- To recruit participants for our range of events
- To actively organise and execute pre-existing or new events for the charity
In order to be successful, you must have experienced :
- Experience in fundraising with a successful track-record of raising funds and/or a background of account management or business development.
- Proficiency in MS office suite.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including face to face, on the telephone and in writing.
- To be highly organised and an ability to prioritise a busy workload
- Lives in or close to Surrey
- Full UK driver’s licence with unrestricted use of a car is essential for travel in and around Surrey.
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Leatherhead with flexible home-based working
Deadline: on rolling basis
Interview: ASAP
Recruitment process: Cv to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Prospectus are excited to be working exclusively with Abt Global Britain to help them recruit for a Business Development Manager (FCDO Commercial Contracts) to join their team. Abt Global is an engine for social impact, fuelled by caring, curiosity and cutting-edge research that moves people from vulnerability to security. Abt Global in Britain focuses exclusively on international development. They work with the UK Government and other international development funders as we apply our technical expertise to complex problems and improve the quality of people’s lives around the globe.
This role is offered on a full-time permanent basis paying a salary between £40,000 to £50,000 per annum with flexible hybrid working arrangements at their London office.
Reporting to the Deputy Head of Business Growth, this new role will be responsible for supporting Abt Britain to scale its work in the UK through the acquisition of new business. They will enable Abt to position effectively for new opportunities and to lead and manage proposal efforts. The post holder will be expected to build and manage strategic partnerships and support the development of efficient and effective business development systems and processes.
They are looking for someone with demonstrable business development experience, including capture, proposal writing and proposal management, preferably on winning proposals for FCDO commercial contracts. They are looking for someone with demonstrable knowledge of and experience with preparing bids, negotiating, and managing 7 & 8 figure FCDO contracts. The Ideal candidate will have knowledge of bidding for governance, climate/environment, or economic growth opportunities.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.