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Stewardship has a mission to activate giving, making it joyful and easy – helping Christians support the causes they love, right when they need it. Our givers tell us that they manage almost all of their finances through apps, so why shouldn’t their giving be managed through an app too? Our users love our MVP single-platform Giving app, but we need to rebuild and scale in cross-platform to become production-ready. We also need to build a range of other MVP apps to serve other types of givers and partners, so there’s lots to do!

We’re looking for a passionate, experienced React Native developer to take us to the next level. Someone with the tenacity to quickly build MVPs, but also the competence to build reliable, production-ready apps that serve our many givers and partners.

As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:

· Active membership of local church congregation.

An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.

Are you ready to transform lives through philanthropy? Samaritans is looking for a Senior Philanthropy Manager to shape and expand our philanthropy programme. You’ll have a strong track record in major gift fundraising, managing end to end major donor processes, leading to gifts of 6 figures and experience as a strong leader.

You’ll be a charity expert in philanthropy, bringing knowledge and skill to the fundraising programme. ​You’ll drive positive change and be instrumental in unlocking substantial income streams to support our vision of fewer lives lost to suicide.

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• £48,000-£51,000 per annum
• Permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week)
• Hybrid working: Linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office, with the option to work from
• Linked to Ewell (Surrey) with home and office working, including the option to work from our London Bridge office (EC3R)
• In office working - we'd love to see you in person at least twice a month
• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences

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Major Gifts at Samaritans

Samaritans is on a mission to make a profound impact on suicide prevention, and we need your expertise to drive our philanthropy programme to new heights. With a small yet promising portfolio of supporters and donors, we're poised for growth, fuelled by a national rise in wealth and philanthropy. Annual income is around £500K with donations typically at 5 figure values.

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Our ambition is to grow the programme sustainably in the long term but also ensure the target is met in 2024-25. This year will be about proactive engagement with a wide range of potential supporters, developing programme infrastructure and securing mid-value donations to build the pipeline from the ground up. In year two we hope to drive up gift volume and value.

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Your Impact:

• Team Leadership: Provide guidance and support to our Philanthropy Officer, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Strategic Leadership: Lead the charge in strategic planning and operational leadership to drive significant growth and sustainability within our philanthropy programme.
• Relationship Management: Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors, ensuring their alignment with our mission and vision.
• Fundraising: Actively manage your pipeline of prospective supporters, eloquently communicating our mission and securing vital donations.

Job Description is here

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What’s in it for you – our benefits

So, you want to work for us? Good choice. We like it here too. We offer competitive salaries, flexible and hybrid working to suit your needs, family-friendly policies, 28 days annual leave inclusive of wellbeing days and a matched pension contribution up to 5%. You’ll have a structured induction and ongoing projects, secondments & learning opportunities. We also have colleague-led affinity groups made up of people with shared identities.

Your health and wellbeing is our priority. We have a staff community of Mental Health First Aiders, a Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme. You’ll have free subscriptions to Headspace (your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement, and more) & Perkbox (an employee benefits platform with online exercise classes). That’s not all. We listen to your ideas and have staff forum and social committee networks.

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Hybrid and flexible working

We are a flexible organisation, and we embrace hybrid working – a mix of connecting in person and remotely. We’re aware that the world is changing, and we all want and need different things from our work and home lives. So, if you need to walk the dog, do the school run, go to the gym, or have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.

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Being Inclusive

We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.

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Application

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply. You’ll be asked to upload your CV and a 1 page cover letter, outlining your motivations for applying and your transferable skills. 

Applications close at 9 am on Friday 26 April. Video interviews likely to be w/c 29 April.

This is your chance to join us in making a tangible difference and shaping the future of our vital work, apply today!

Working with two highly experienced Programme Coordinators, you will help to grow our existing Youth Development Team activities, currently present in Hampton, and continue the development of our newly launched Aspire project.

This is a maternity cover role for a minimum period of 6 months starting in June. You will be based in Peterborough but also spend time at our centre in Cambridge.

You will manage our Lead Youth Development Worker and Aspire Development Worker, in Peterborough, encouraging them to establish positive relationships with young people, from which we development activities, and provide advice and support.

Joining a growing Peterborough team, you’ll support the expansion of weekly groups, one-to-one work, family support, school-based alternative education, trips and residential experiences. Increasing partnership working with local community groups and agencies will be key to this.

Romsey Mill's Youth Development Team (YDT) works with disadvantaged, at-risk and vulnerable young people (aged 10 - 21 years) across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. YDT are passionate about supporting young people to overcome challenges, live fulfilling lives and inspire change in the world. We currently engage around 1200 young people each year. Aspire is the name of Romsey Mill’s project that supports autistic children and young people. We currently deliver 14 specialist youth clubs across Cambridge, Cambourne, Linton and Hampton supporting over 180 autistic young people. We’re excited about further extending the work across Peterborough. You will work out of the office Romsey Mill rents at CSK Church in Hampton for 3-4 days per week. We utilise space there and in other community facilities for the delivery of activities. You will also spend 1-2 days working from Romsey Mill Centre, Cambridge.

We are seeking a dedicated Youth Worker to join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of young people from refugee backgrounds in our community. In this role, you will have the opportunity to inspire, mentor, and support young individuals in their educational journey while promoting a culture of curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.

About Katherine Low Settlement

Katherine Low Settlement is a charity that has been serving Battersea and the wider Wandsworth community since 1924. We are dedicated to building stronger communities and enable people to challenge and find ways out of poverty and isolation.

We run a range of our own community projects to tackle poverty and isolation, and empower and support children, young people and their families, older people, women and refugee communities. We campaign for social change. We also incubate and support local charities and social businesses to thrive, so together we can meet the diverse needs of the local communities of Wandsworth. Each week we work with 28+ charities supporting more than 1,000 people. 

About KLS Love to Learn team

Since 2004, KLS Love to Learn education team of 10 part-time staff and over 100 volunteers, have supported thousands of young refugees and their families in Battersea and the London Borough of Wandsworth to thrive in their education. Through mentoring, family support, casework and homework clubs, we provide the tailored support each young person and their family/carers needs to overcome the barriers to education they face at home and school. 

Key Objectives:

Homework Clubs and Mentoring:

• Assess eligibility for Love to Learn.
• Obtain updated consent information.
• Develop session plans and source resources.
• Engage youth with interactive activities.
• Encourage participation and uphold behavior policy.
• Maintain records and safeguarding practices.
• Foster relationships with youth agencies and services.
• Assist Lead Youth Worker with post-16 club.
• Support Volunteer Coordinator in mentor matching.

Trips and Activities:

• Collaborate on annual activity programme.
• Plan and execute holiday and term-time activities.
• Assist with summer programme organisation.

Teamwork and Reporting:

• Coordinate with team members and external agencies.
• Contribute to reports and meetings with funders.
• Communicate effectively within KLS teams.

Other Duties:

• Engage in regular supervision and appraisals.
• Practice anti-discriminatory and empowering principles.
• Adhere to confidentiality, safeguarding, and equal opportunities policies.
• Conduct professional duties in line with KLS values.

If you are passionate about making a profound and lasting impact on the lives of young individuals, shaping their futures, and empowering them to reach their full potential, then join us. Together, let's inspire, mentor, and support the next generation, building a brighter tomorrow for our community.

Dates

Closing Date for Applications: 9.00 am on 26th April 2024

Interview Date: 3rd May 2024

Resurgo’s mission is to inspire and equip organisations to bring about ambitious and sustainable social change through our expertise in coaching, impact management and programme delivery. We’re a bold and innovative organisation with the ambition to transform society.

We’re looking for an exemplary administrative and people-oriented person who will be supporting our CEO with Resurgo’s strategic aims to become a national charity. This is a role in the organisation with responsibilities towards the Leadership Team, Trustees and significant external stakeholders.

The important stuff 

Salary: from £30,000 dependent on experience

Hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday 9.30am – 5.30pm with occasional evening work for events such as our Spear Celebrations

Location: Hammersmith, London

Closing date: Friday 26th April, 09.00am (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate).

Application pack: Have a look at our application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Excellent personal development and training opportunities, including our iLM-accredited 5-day Coaching for Leadership programme
• Regular staff prayer meetings, conferences and retreats (one residential)
• Employee Assistance Programme (a confidential support service) and the option to take advantage of Give as you Earn (GAYE) and Cycle to Work schemes

Person Specification 

• An active Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Resurgo, and our mission to equip and support organisations to play a meaningful part in the repair of our social fabric.
• At least two year’s experience working in an administrative role working with senior leaders, preferably an EA or PA role
• Remarkably efficient with high attention to detail and strong organisational skills; someone who is self-motivated and likes to achieve results
• Confident, calm, diplomatic and confidential, with a mature and flexible approach to work and work relationships
• A proactive forward planner with an ability to anticipate needs ahead of time and work well under pressure
• High emotional intelligence with evidence of a clear understanding of how to use telephone, email, written and verbal communication to build strong working relationships

Key Responsibilities

Personal Administration Support

• Manage the Chief Executive’s diary, optimising the efficient use of time and resources through effective planning and ‘gate-keeping’ in a relational style that represents the charity’s values
• Ensure all necessary briefing papers and documents are compiled for the Chief Executive in good time in advance of meetings
• Prepare and present excellent Powerpoint and other presentations for internal and external audiences, e.g., meetings with donors, trustees and other key stakeholders.

Governance Support

• Co-ordinate and attend Trustees’ meetings, including arranging dates, preparing papers in advance, taking and sending out minutes
• Administrate the Investors’, Communications, Fundraising, Strategy and Finance, and other Trustee Steering Groups
• Support with various ad hoc projects to enable robust organisational governance
• Coordinate the Strategic Delivery team monthly meeting, and Senior Leadership Team weekly meeting, including organising meeting dates, preparing agendas and sending out minutes, as well as ensuring follow-up actions are completed
• Provide administrative support to the wider senior leadership team

Active Participation in the Philanthropy and wider Resurgo Mission

‘To Inspire and equip organisations to bring about ambitious and sustainable social change through our expertise in coaching, impact management and programme delivery.’

• Help build and develop Resurgo’s ethos and Christian life as a team member.
• Lead and contribute to regular team prayer meetings as an integral part of Resurgo’s operation and for the success of its mission.

Please feel free to let us know if you may require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process.

Join us at Oak Tree Animals’ Charity as our new Head of Operations and make a meaningful difference to animal welfare across Cumbria, The Borders and the North East of England.

Applications close at: 9 a.m. Friday 26th April 2024.

Location: Carlisle, Cumbria

About Oak Tree Animals’ Charity

Oak Tree Animals’ Charity is based in Carlisle, Cumbria, and serves the North East, North West and the Borders, providing non-judgemental and compassionate care to animals and their owners.

The charity is dedicated to the improvement of animal welfare in the region, proactively supporting animals and encouraging people to prioritise animal welfare through our community programmes, advocacy and rehoming services.

We provide holistic support and care for animals and their owners to reach long-term solutions that avoid the need for rehoming but when that is unavoidable, Oak Tree provides a safe home for animals, rehabilitating and preparing them for the next stage in their lives.

The charity also prepares potential owners for life with a new companion and offers the help and support necessary for both animal and owner to live a long and happy life together.

Oak Tree does more besides this by working with communities, government services, local businesses and other charities to provide whatever help is necessary to allow animals, and their owners to live happy and healthy lives.

About the role

Oak Tree Animals’ Charity is looking for an experienced Head of Operations to lead the Charity’s corporate operations.

This new role will lead our Operations Directorate, maintaining and managing our physical environment and valued resources.

The Head of Operations will line manage our finance, facilities (including H&S), reception, HR and volunteer teams to ensure the promotion of a positive and supportive environment and experience for our animals, staff, volunteers and visitors.

The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of our organisation, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and the successful execution of programmes and initiatives.

This position requires a passion for making a positive impact, strong organisational skills, and the ability to lead and inspire a dedicated team.

We have a 4-bedroom house on-site, which could be available to the incoming Head of Operations with rent offset by a proportion of salary for those re-locating to the area. This is a pet-friendly property, with a private garden and allocated parking for two vehicles.

 Who we are looking for

We are seeking candidates with broad business management / general management experience gained from either business or third sector organisations.

Ideally, you will have substantial financial acumen and/or experience in facilities management.

You will have a passion for animals as well as people, with a natural ability to build and develop relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

You will care deeply for the cause and have an understanding that people are essential to animal welfare.

Furthermore, our ideal candidate will be empathetic yet dynamic with the energy and enthusiasm to guide and lead the operations and volunteer teams, and to deputise for the CEO when required.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Friday 26th April 2024.

Do you thrive in building meaningful partnerships and securing support for important causes? Here's your chance to become a catalyst for change as Senior Corporate Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager at Earth Trust!

Earth Trust are on the lookout for a talented Senior Corporate Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager to join their growing, dedicated, and successful team.

Job title: Senior Corporate Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week), with part-time options available for the right candidate.
Contract: Permanent
Location: Earth Trust Centre, Little Wittenham OX14 4QZ
Salary: £43,000 per annum
Benefits: Hybrid working model,26 days annual leave (increases with length of service), pension contribution, flexible working arrangements, volunteering opportunities, enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.

About Earth Trust:

They have been nurturing green spaces and inspiring others for over 40 years. They passionately believe that fostering a deep connection with nature not only safeguards the environment but also enriches lives. They aim to continue championing access to green spaces for all, while demonstrating sustainable solutions to pressing environmental challenges.

About the Role:

As the Senior Corporate Partnership & Philanthropy Manager and part of the senior leadership team, you'll spearhead the growth of corporate and business philanthropic support, cultivate strategic partnerships, and nurture major donors aligned with the Earth Trust mission of championing natural green spaces for people and nature to thrive together. Your leadership will be pivotal in motivating the fundraising team, developing successful partnerships, and mobilising greater involvement across Earth Trust's funding pipeline to accelerate their impact.

Role Highlights include:

• Develop, execute, and lead a strategic corporate partnerships strategy to significantly enhance sustainable corporate support over the next three years.
• Proactively identify, cultivate, and steward corporate relationships to secure increased funding and impactful cause-related partnerships aligned with organisational priorities.
• Build a strong pipeline and secure multi-year 5-6 figure corporate gifts, sponsorship agreements, CSR partnerships, and employee engagement opportunities by crafting compelling proposals and presentations.
• Provide inspiring stewardship to corporate partners, including impact reporting, partner events, and excellent account management to maintain productive long-term relationships.
• Lead, inspire, and collaborate with your team across the full range of Earth Trust's fundraising models, working closely with the senior leadership team to maximise fundraising efforts.

About You

You will be a seasoned fundraiser with a knack for cultivating valuable partnerships. You will have a wealth of expertise in corporate partnerships and major donor cultivation. In addition, you will be a natural communicator with a proven track record of securing 5-6 figure incomes. You will thrive in managing relationships and be adept at fostering strong connections that drive impactful results. As an advocate for the Earth Trust mission, you'll work collaboratively with your team and senior management to maximise opportunities. Applicants from broader fundraising backgrounds and income streams will be considered.

If you're excited to become part of a community of dedicated individuals who are actively making positive impacts and driving lasting change in the world, then we want to hear from you.

To find out more about this role, please get in touch with Priya Vencatasawmy to receive further information.

First Stage Interview: Friday the 26th of April
Second stage Interview: Tuesday the 30th of April

Charity People actively advocates for equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match candidates' skills and experiences with charity needs, 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. Our commitment to diversity drives outstanding outcomes for the charities we collaborate with.

Are you an experienced fundraiser, looking for that next challenge for an inspirational cause? Charity People are working with - Unitas Youth Zone, Barnet which is part of the OnSide Youth Zones network, to find a new Philanthropy Manager. The role will generate income by supporting a programme of high impact, donor-focused stewardship of existing donors (major donors) and new sustainable major donor relationships.

Role: Philanthropy Manager

Salary: £40,000 - 45,000

Location: Hybrid, with three days working in the office per week

Contract: Permanent, Open to either 1.0 FTE or 0.8 FTE with flexible hours

Benefits: 33 days annual leave including bank holidays; free gym access; access to OnSide's Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring, enhanced maternity and paternity and adoption leave, one wellbeing day a year. A hot lunch is available for £1.

Barnet Youth Zone, named "Unitas" by local young people, was the third Youth Zone in London opened by the national charity, OnSide in Summer 2019. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to join a small but growing, impactful fundraising team and play a critical part in shaping opportunities for London's young people and supporting a grass roots, committed universal youth service.

Unitas, like all OnSide Youth Zones, exists to give young people somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to.

Unitas state-of-the-art building provides young people with access to a range of activities, offering them the opportunity to try new things, meet new friends and gain support from friendly, warm and positive staff and volunteers. The facilities are second to none, delivering sporting, artistic, cultural and general recreational activities each session. The outstanding quality of the facilities is a concrete demonstration of the belief that young people deserve the best..

About the role

This is an exciting job opportunity for an experienced Philanthropy Manager who is passionate about fundraising and securing major donations. You will be working closely with the Head of Fundraising to develop and maintain relationships with existing Patrons and Supporters. Additionally, you will be responsible for leading in the development of a Patrons program which aims to encourage individuals to support the charity at various levels.

Your duties will include developing sustainable relationships with major donors, implementing a high-impact stewardship program, and organising events to cultivate and steward donors. Your goal will be to bring in substantial income for the charity from philanthropic donations annually.

About you

To excel in this role, you should be an accomplished fundraiser with a proven track record of securing substantial funds from major donors. You will also have extensive experience in meeting challenging financial targets for both new business and stewardship and possess the ability to work to multiple deadlines. You should have a structured and methodical approach to work, a clear focus on results, and the ability to think conceptually and creatively. Your passion for supporting young people and helping them achieve their goals and aspirations should be evident, along with your sound knowledge and awareness of issues affecting young people and the Barnet/North London community.

How to apply

Initially please send your CV to Tanya at Charity People for an informal chat about the role. If your CV is of interest, we'll be in touch with further details and to arrange a phone or video call.

To apply you will need to submit a CV and a short document that answers the following questions (Approx 1200-1500 words):

1. Why do you want to work for Unitas?
2. And why does this particular role appeal to you?
3. How would your skills and experience enable you to be a brilliant Philanthropy Manager? (Please refer to the JD and person specification above).

*Applications close on Friday 26th April at noon but due to the urgency of the role we will be shortlisting as applications come in. Please apply ASAP as the role may close early.

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

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with 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 with which we work.

About the role
 

As a Strategic Development Manager, you’ll work within the Partnerships Department and play a key role to build on existing significant relationships. In addition, develop new larger Key Partner Relationships and be actively involved with our strategy to selected Church and Event networks.

You’ll be required to speak extensively within church and event settings a call to action, asking people to consider supporting the work of Compassion. To maximise the opportunities from these partnerships and to achieve regional acquisition objectives. The successful candidate would be based in Greater London/within M25 and have good relationships within the ethnically diverse church.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively maintain and promote Compassion UK’s Christian ethos and values
• Contribute to the development of the Partnerships Team strategy
• Work collaboratively across Compassion UK to effectively meet objectives

The successful candidate will be:

• As a confident public speaker, you'll have the opportunity to share your insights and inspire congregations through preaching in churches. 
• Your sales and fundraising prowess will be key as you lead the sales process from start to finish, nurturing relationships, and exceeding acquisition targets.
• Weekend availability is essential for fostering partnerships and attending events, making a meaningful impact in the community.
• You'll thrive as a self-starter, managing your time effectively and embracing diverse responsibilities, even while working remotely.
• Fluency in English and proficiency in office systems are prerequisites, as is the ability to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas. 
• Have a full driving license and reside in Greater London or within the M25, you'll enjoy mileage expenses and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of many.
• There’s an occupational requirement for the holder of this role to be a practising Christian, in order to promote Compassion’s ethos and help others to experience, explore and express the faith-based motivation of our work. (You can read more about this in our Policy on Posts to be Held by Christians.)

Location, hours and benefits:

Home-based role
*Successful candidate will be based in Greater London or within the M25.

Hours
35 hours per week over a flexible working pattern with an estimated 24 weekend activities per annum. Although this is a flexible working pattern the core office hours tend to be between 08:00 - 18:00 Monday to Friday, allowing for workload variations.

In return, you will get
• Flexible and sociable working environment
• Prayer and Worship time
• Access to Compassion House gym with shower facilities
• Time in Lieu offered
• Pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
• Income Protection & Group Life cover
• Private Medical & Dental cover

About the organisation
nia has been delivering services to women, girls and children who have been subjected to sexual and domestic violence and abuse, including prostitution, since 1975. The organisation has three main aims: to provide services for women, girls and children who have experienced men’s violence; contributing to ending male violence against women and girls, and to inform and influence policy and public awareness.

About the post
The CASA Project is a specialist service providing advocacy and support to women and their children who have been subjected to domestic and/or sexual violence and abuse, and who have moved on from refuge into self-contained accommodation.

About you
We’re looking for a highly organised and self-motivated woman who is passionate about ending violence against women, girls and children. You’ll have a ‘can-do’ approach and demonstrable commitment to nia’s approach to Prioritising women, upholding and promoting feminist, trauma-informed and anti-racist practice

CV’s will not be accepted.
 

Closing date: 10am 26th April 2024
Interview date: 7th May 2024

The post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and open to women only. Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies.

Department: Research and Publications

Location: Remote working

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent, full time

Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 per annum

Closing date: Friday 26th April at 10.00am

Interview date: Thursday 9th May 2024

Annual Leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)

Benefits:

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay
• Family friendly policies
• 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or opportunity to continue NHS Pension
• Free health cashback plan (Medicash) employee cover plus up to four dependent children)
• 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
• Free confidential employee assistance programme (Health Assured)
• Access to wellbeing app (healthy living tips and Bright TV )
• Flexible working options; including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours and more*
• Learning and development committed (bespoke training, LinkedIn Learning etc.)
• Employee health and wellbeing committed (menopause friendly, disability confident employer etc.)

Background:

Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia; a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime – either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both.

Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible for as long as possible.

Purpose of the job/About the role

Research is a key element in Dementia UK’s strategic aims and runs throughout all our approaches to supporting people with dementia and their families. Our research is focused on care not cure, helping to improve lives and support our Admiral Nurses.

As part of the Research and Publications Team, we are currently seeking a Research Team Administrator to support in the delivery of the Dementia UK Research Strategy.

The team administrator will play a crucial role in providing administrative support to the Research and Publications (R&P) team, aiding in their operational efficiency, research, and development activities. Your responsibilities will include maintaining the research and publications databases, as well as updating and managing the R&P webpages. Furthermore, you will be responsible for managing the team inbox, handling inquiries, and assisting in the management of the team budget. Additionally, you will provide support to team members with their travel arrangements and serve as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders as needed.

The ideal candidate will have previously worked in an administrative role with experience of preparing and drafting meeting papers, taking minutes, and coordinating meetings. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint is essential, along with a track record of arranging meetings, teleconferences, and events. With excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills you will be confident communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders as well as meeting deadlines and managing workloads through effective prioritising, time-management, and organisational skills.

If this sounds like you, join us in making a difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.

Our Culture

In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to achieve their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.

Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equality, diversity and inclusion.

Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone, we aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate differences and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.

*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs

Quality Improvement Coach
£44,745 - £49,554 pa, plus excellent benefits
London (including flexible working)
Permanent

Here at the National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health, we deliver a number of national quality improvement (QI) programmes to enable the delivery of high-quality, equitable, mental health care.

We are looking to recruit an additional coach for our exciting new QI programme to improve the culture of care on Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism inpatient wards in England.

This is an opportunity to be part of an ambitious, high-profile programme aiming to support change to the culture of inpatient care in England, and we are looking for coaches who share our values, and who are driven to improve mental health care.

Applicants should have a strong understanding of QI and mental health care.

We are looking for someone who is committed to co-production, equity and sustainability in the way that they work, as well as an enthusiasm for learning.

The College values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves.

We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.  We aim to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

We will provide appropriate reasonable adjustments for candidates who may have a disability.

We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment the College offers an attractive salary and benefits.

We operate a hybrid working model of onsite and working from home/remote, which helps to ensure a flexible work life balance.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional membership body for psychiatrists and promotes excellent care for people with mental illness. It has 19,000 members and engages with government and the media as the leading voice of the UK’s mental health services. The College is a values-based organisation and, in 2019, was named Charity of the Year in the European Diversity Awards.

Closing date: 10am, 26 April 2024.
Interviews: 15 May 2024.

Job title: Senior Executive Business Manager

Salary: £48,456 per annum (Non-negotiable)

Location: London, E1 (Hybrid)

Contract/Hours: Full time 35 hours, Permanent

Benefits:

• 33 days of holidays including bank holidays plus Christmas office closure.
• Option to buy or sell holiday days.
• Generous pension scheme of up to 10% employer contribution.
• Bike loan scheme for the purchase of a new bike.
• LinkedIn Learning with an extensive number of courses available.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

The Fairtrade Foundation is seeking a Senior Executive Business Manager to play a critical role across Fairtrade Foundation. You will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating various aspects of business operations to ensure efficiency, productivity, and strategic alignment with organizational goals. This includes providing full executive support to the CEO, and broader secretarial support to the Board of Trustees. You will also have full responsibility for company secretary duties.

The Senior Executive Business Manager will be a core role within the Strategy and Planning team, a small, talented group responsible for strategic planning and implementation, design and project management of critical strategic initiatives and the delivery of organisational governance ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will need to be an exceptional relationship builder at all levels of an organisation, a self-starter who thrives on autonomous working, highly organised and have meticulous attention to detail. You will be experienced at business partnering at CEO level and adept at providing active and efficient support across the CEO's diary, inbox and general portfolio of work.

You will understand charity governance, and have provided support to a board both on a logistical, practical basis, as well as ensuring delivery across the spectrum of organisational governance and company secretary requirements. You will be both a hands-on ‘do-er’ as well have the capability to stitch together strategic consequences of the activities within your remit.

This is a diverse and varied role which will operate in a fast-paced environment where being solution-focused is a pre-requisite.

We are excited to meet passionate and enthusiastic candidates who share our vision for a better world. If that sounds like you, then come and join our movement for change.

Fairtrade changes the way trade works through better prices, decent working conditions and a fairer deal for farmers and workers around the world.

Globally, across all Fairtrade members, we share a vision of a world in which all farmers and workers can enjoy secure and sustainable livelihoods, fulfil their potential and decide on their future. To achieve this we connect disadvantaged farmers and workers with consumers, promote fairer trading conditions, and empower farmers and workers to combat poverty, strengthen their position and take more control of their lives.

Fairtrade is a global movement with a strong and active presence in the UK, represented by the Fairtrade Foundation. Farmers and workers have a strong voice at every level of Fairtrade, from how they invest in and run their local organisations to having an equal say in Fairtrade’s global decision-making.

We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic candidates who share our vision for a better world, if that sounds like you, then come and join our movement for change.

The Fairtrade Foundation is an equal opportunities employer, offers flexible working and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates with ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQ+ candidates and from candidates with disabilities, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to greater results for producers and farmers around the world.

Closing date: 26th April 2024 (10am)

Interviews will take place 8th May 2024

Contract: Permanent

Job title: Programme Officer

Salary: £34,042 per annum

Location: London, E1 (Hybrid working)

Contract/Hours: Permanent, Full time 35 hours per week

Fairtrade Foundation are recruiting for a Programme Officer, who will work closely with the Senior Programme Manager (SPM) to support excellent stakeholder relationship management on strategic projects led by the SPM (including with programme funders, and partners such as Fairtrade Africa), and act as the main programme liaison on a day-to-day basis for smaller projects.

You’ll need to have excellent attention-to-detail, be financially literate and be a clear, adaptable communicator. You will have experience of managing projects and budgets or supporting others to manage projects and budgets. If you have specific experience with international development projects, that’s great, but it’s not essential.

Fairtrade changes the way trade works through better prices, decent working conditions and a fairer deal for farmers and workers around the world.

Globally, across all Fairtrade members, we share a vision of a world in which all farmers and workers can enjoy secure and sustainable livelihoods, fulfil their potential and decide on their future. To achieve this we connect disadvantaged farmers and workers with consumers, promote fairer trading conditions, and empower farmers and workers to combat poverty, strengthen their position and take more control of their lives.

Fairtrade is a global movement with a strong and active presence in the UK, represented by the Fairtrade Foundation. Farmers and workers have a strong voice at every level of Fairtrade, from how they invest in and run their local organisations to having an equal say in Fairtrade’s global decision-making.

We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic candidates who share our vision for a better world, if that sounds like you, then come and join our movement for change.

At Fairtrade we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children & vulnerable adults in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work within this environment are recruited to work for us. Therefore for this specific role a Basic DBS check will be needed as part of an offer of employment.

The Fairtrade Foundation is an equal opportunities employer, offers flexible working and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates with ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQ+ candidates and from candidates with disabilities, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to greater results for producers and farmers around the world.

Closing date: Friday 26th April 2024 at 10:00

Interviews will take place w/c 29th April 2024.

Contract: Permanent, Full time