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Regional Fundraiser - South Wales & West England

The successful candidate will live within the region and be able to travel across the region. This region includes fire and rescuse services in: Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, West Midlands, Hereford & Worcester, Gwent, Glamorgan (South, West & Mid), Powys, Dyfed.

37.5 hours per week
Salary £38,618 p/a
Car allowance: £3,400 p/a

Working pattern to be agreed (with some evening or weekends)

About Us
The Fire Fighters Charity offers specialist, lifelong support for members of the UK fire services community, empowering individuals to achieve mental, physical and social wellbeing throughout their lives.

We provide confidential, personalised support to the whole of the fire services community, whether that’s at our centres, over the phone, online or out in communities.

We are looking for an experienced Fundraiser to join our national team, who can inspire the diverse communities across the South Wales and West England to unite support for their fire and Rescue communities.

The Benefits
As an Employee of the Charity, we pride ourselves on ensuring you have great employee benefits along with a caring and supportive working environment.

• Salary of £38,618
• Car Allowance of £3,400 per annum (Ts & Cs apply)
• Pension: 8% pension contributions (All pension contributions are paid by the Charity on your behalf. No employee contribution is required, though can be made through a salary sacrifice scheme)
• Paid Annual leave: 25 days’ holiday rising to 27 plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Life assurance: 3 x basic salary
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Health Care cash plan, and other support tools.

The Role
Building relationships with the fire and rescue services in your area, you’ll become an integral part of the local fire services community. You’ll join a nation-wide team of inspiring and innovative fundraisers, working collaboratively to secure the much-needed income for the Charity.

Helping to coordinate events, support fundraising initiatives and implement new ideas, you’ll support your people, stations, and offices to raise awareness of the Charity and achieve and exceed income targets, as well as working with local businesses and people to maximise our fundraising potential.

By generating the income we need to realise our ambitions, you will help us to be there for even more members of the fire and rescue community.

This role is subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Services Check.

About You
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and innovative fundraiser to join our team, full of ideas and a positive attitude. You’ll need excellent business and project planning skills, as well as the ability to multi-task and adapt your communication style to your audience.

You’ll be responsible for maximising the potential fundraising income from every initiative you support, so you must be able to effectively engage with multiple stakeholders and build strong networks.

You’ll also be able to support and inspire our volunteers, ensuring that these vital links between our Charity and the fire and rescue services are happy and fulfilled in their roles.

Reporting to the Regional Fundraising Manager, you’ll be an excellent communicator with exceptional organisational skills and a ‘can do’ attitude.

How to apply
Please apply online, via our recruitment portal.

We reserve the right to close this role early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to contact applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was not successful this time.

Community spirit. Ceaseless ambition. Passion that just keeps growing. 

Relationship Executive.

£26,000 - £28,000 plus

Reports to: Divisional Manager - Division 1

Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Location: Home-based in England. Candidates will need to live anywhere within the division, Northern Lincolnshire , South Yorkshire and the North West.

Closing date: 23 September 2024 23:55

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply.

Recruitment process: 1 competency based interview via Teams

Interview date: W/C 30th of September 2024

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are looking for a Relationship Executive to join our Supporter Led Fundraising team. You'll join the team that is responsible for working in the community with our supporters, inspiring and motivating them to raise money to contribute to our life saving research. We are nothing without our supporters and so this is a chance to work in a role where you will have direct contact with them and an impact on how much money they raise.

As a Relationship Executive you'll work on managing individual, group and corporate supporter relationships. You'll provide an exceptional level of service, predominantly over the phone and by mail and email, to help maximise in year and lifetime value, and transition relevant supporters to Relationship Managers to extend their journey with us.

This is a great opportunity for a proactive, ambitious and passionate Individual to join the UKs biggest charity with ample room for development and progression.

What will I be doing?

• Managing initial and ongoing contact for low, mid value and light touch relationships including and not limited to individuals, fundraising groups, corporate organisations, and Free Will service acquisitions within the region

• Providing excellent customer service to support fundraisers via phone, mail and e-mail, enhancing their fundraising experience and driving increased income and lifetime value

• Providing timely contact to supporters at various stages of their fundraising journey, providing reward, recognition, and fundraising materials as required

• Supporting the development of a robust prospect pipeline of opportunities, identifying and cultivating leads with a strong focus on lifetime value to CRUK

• Identifying supporters with high value potential or specific stewardship requirements across income streams and passing relationships to the Relationship Manager to maximise income and build long term relationships

• Responsible for achieving agreed income target and support regional budgets by reporting on and setting monthly targets

• Working with wider divisional team and drive supporter recruitment and re-engagement

• Ensuring supporter records are entered and maintained on systems and associated pipelines.

What are you looking for?

• Experience of providing excellent customer service

• Experience of working to targets within a sales environment

• Strong communication skills, in both verbal and written form with an ability to influence others using clear, candid communication - predominantly over the phone

• Good listening skills to build effective and valuable relationships with supporters

• Excellent organisation and time management skills

• Ability and confidence to solve straightforward problems with the direction, guidance and support of colleagues

• Excellent attention to detail and experience of entering and managing data in a database system

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.

Could your communications skills help graduates feel close to their university? Do you believe in helping young people from disadvantaged backgrounds get to university, and want to get people interested in life-changing research into healthcare, environmental protection and more? 

An excellent communications professional with experience developing social media campaigns and writing for print, web and social media, the Communications Officer (Digital) will work as part of the Development and Alumni Relations (DARO) Communications Team to deliver our overall strategy, and to champion our digital activity. You will be expected to follow a brief and produce high quality impact-driven copy, video, email newsletters and digital content, appropriate for target audiences, for print and online publication, email newsletters and individual communication and will creatively and effectively use social media platforms and the DARO web presence. In addition to the core alumni audience, you will be responsible for the student and young alumni audiences. Experience in producing content for young people and international audiences, and in fundraising communications would be highly desirable. 

The Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO) exists to support The University of Birmingham's academic and student community by engaging, inspiring, and celebrating alumni, individuals, and charitable funders who give their money, time, and networks to support the University’s strategic priorities. The Office, which is comprised of five teams, is focused on fundraising and volunteering from alumni, organisations and individuals who are passionate about changing lives, through funding various research projects, supporting student bursaries, mentoring students, and providing internships, as well as providing a versatile programme of engagement opportunities for our global alumni community.

We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work.

Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme.

Please note that this role is offered as a job share at 60% FTE with cover required on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Team: Community Fundraising

Location: Scotland South (Dumfries & Galloway, South & East Ayrshire, North & South Lanarkshire, Glasgow, East & West Lothian, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Dunbartonshire, Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire)

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday with occasional weekend working for events

Salary: Up to £32,013.24 per annum

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Community Fundraising Officer:

• This role supports the delivery, growth and reach of community fundraising in a defined geographical location and supports the development and delivery of a local fundraising strategy in line with the organisation’s broader income generation objectives.
• The Community Fundraising Officer will establish, implement, develop and maximize all community fundraising opportunities, increase income, deliver exceptional supporter stewardship and exemplary volunteer management, working collaboratively with the Community Fundraising Hub Manager and Community Fundraising Volunteer Team Leader to build on past successes and develop a diverse pipeline of community fundraising events and activities that respond to local audience needs.
• The role will also build and develop exceptional fundraising relationships with supporters and volunteers within the defined geographical location to harness the power of our local footprint and raise income and awarenes

About the Community Fundraising team:

• We sit within the Community Events team
• Our team is responsible for leading and supporting community activites to drive and grow our community fundraised income.
• We currently have a team of 30+

What we’re looking for in our Community Fundraising Officer:

• Evidence of raising funds in a community fundraising environment
• Planning, organising and delivering campaigns, activities and plans including marketing.
• Evidence of working to and achieving objectives
• Direct experience of working with volunteers 
• A valid UK driving license and access to a car

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 22nd September 2024

Virtual interview date: 1st, 2nd & 3rd October 2024

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. Anonymised application form

2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Contract: Part-time 30 hours, Permanent

Salary: £35,632 FTE (salary will be pro rata for part-time hours)

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Work base: Home-based within United Kingdom

About Veganuary

Be part of a small, but dynamic organisation that makes headlines in January and throughout the year!

Veganuary is an international non-profit organisation that encourages people worldwide to try vegan in January and beyond. Veganuary’s popular cultural appeal, along with our positive and non-judgemental approach to veganism, is making a measurable difference for animals and the planet as well as improving people’s health. We proactively support people and businesses alike to explore the diverse world of plant-based foods and the benefits they bring. 

Millions of people – from nearly every country in the world - have taken part In Veganuary since our launch in 2014, and thousands of new vegan products and dishes have been added to shop shelves and restaurant menus worldwide. This is a very exciting time to join our international team of talented, valued and committed people who enjoy their ability to collaboratively contribute to this amazing cause.

Role Description

Veganuary is recruiting a part-time HR Manager who will work to manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle across our International operation. This standalone HR position reports to the Chief Operating Officer and will manage and continue to develop all HR practices and processes ensuring compliance with local labour laws and regulations across the countries that Veganuary operates in. This role is crucial in ensuring the organisation attracts, recruits and develops high performing team members. The HR manager will work closely with the wider Operations team to ensure the efficient, supportive, and compliant culture of Veganuary. 

Core Responsibilities

Recruitment

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, contacting candidates, arranging interviews and onboarding
• Coach and support hiring managers with recruitment processes, screening and onboarding, ensuring compliance with international labour laws
• Ensure International salaries and benefits packages are competitive and attractive

Development 

• Stay informed of changes in employment law and implement necessary changes to HR policies
• Lead learning and development initiatives to support skills development across the team
• Design and deliver training programs tailored to meet the needs of diverse workforces in various International locations
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and adjust strategies to maximise impact
• Lead on wellbeing initiatives for team members and act as MHFA
• Coordinate performance review and appraisal processes across Veganuary

Engagement

• Act as a primary point of contact for international HR issues, providing guidance and support to team members
• Lead on all employee relations issues addressing and resolving conflicts in a culturally sensitive and compliant manner
• Coordinate initiatives and champion diversity, equality and inclusion across Veganuary

· Foster a positive, inclusive work environment that respects cultural differences and promotes employee engagement

• Coordinate our bi-annual staff survey and other HR consultations

Reporting and Compliance 

• Maintain and develop our HRIS, BambooHR
• Monitor HR metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and identify areas for improvement
• Manage the monthly payroll administration, alongside external payroll providers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant laws
• Maintain and update employee records and HR documentation in accordance with legal requirements
• Ensure compliance with all local labour laws, employment standards, and immigration regulations across various jurisdictions
• Partner with Employers of Record to mitigate risks and address legal issues related to international employment
• Other reasonable duties that may be required 

Person Specification – Essential 

• Comprehensive knowledge of HR processes and the ability to apply this 
• Wide-ranging knowledge of employment legislation 
• Experience working in an HR generalist role 
• Excellent Microsoft 365 skills 
• Approachable and personable with a genuine desire to support our growing, hard-working international team 
• Ability to prioritise and action tasks quickly when necessary 
• Ability to work from home with a remote team 
• Capacity to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of stakeholder  
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills  
• Ability to think strategically and build systems that provide the foundation for expansion  
• Positive, confident attitude 
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and representation 
• Empathy and active listening 
• You share and will support Veganuary’s vision and values (see below)

Desirable 

• Experience of working with BambooHR
• Experience of working in international HR and Employers of Record
• Experience of working in a standalone HR role
• Experience of working in the third sector 
• CIPD Level 5 qualified

Our Vision

Our vision is simple; we want a vegan world. A world without animal farms and slaughterhouses. A world where food production does not decimate forests, pollute rivers and oceans, exacerbate climate change, and drive wild animal populations to extinction. 

Our Values

Impact: we are committed to a vegan world; we will utilise research to evaluate how the highest number of lives can be spared and direct resources to that end. 

Empowerment: we will optimise our outreach to support and encourage people on their vegan journey in a non-judgemental, positive, constructive and easily accessible way. 

Collaboration: by partnering with other mission-driven organisations and working closely with corporates, we will make a bigger difference. 

Diversity and inclusion: we know that it takes people with different ideas, strengths, interests and backgrounds to achieve our vision; we appreciate the value of this and how it brings us closer to achieving our mission. 

Respect and integrity: in all internal and external relationships, we will strive for genuine, honest, and transparent communication.

Resilience: we will continue to create a professional and sustainable (human, social, economic and environmental) organisation. 

Application Process

If you’d like to be part of our amazing team and organisation, please send us your CV and tell us why in the form of a cover letter of no more than 1000 words that answers the following:

• Why do you want to work for Veganuary?
• Tell us why you're interested in working for a vegan charity.
• Why this role particularly?
• What will you bring to our charity?

Without a cover letter your application will not be considered, so please ensure you submit this! Our team are all aligned to our mission so we want to hear from you, and the cover letter gives us the opportunity to do so. The questions above are chosen specifically to help us understand more about your motivation for this role, rather than your work experience which we can understand from your CV, so please ensure you answer them within your cover letter.

This job advert will close at 9am BST on Monday 23rd September 2024. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is advised.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are high on the agenda for Veganuary. We recognise that certain groups in our industry are under-represented and are working hard to combat the lack of representation. Therefore, reasonable adjustments can be made to allow any who require additional assistance to apply for this role. Please email our friendly HR team if you require such assistance.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of their ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage and civil partnership status, or age.

Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process normally takes 2- 3 weeks and usually consists of 4 stages as follows:

1. A job specific pre interview task (to be completed between 23rd - 26th September 2024)

We’re lucky enough to receive many amazing applications for our roles and it’s sometimes difficult to select a small number of people to interview. By having a pre interview task, it allows us to learn more about our shortlisted candidates than a CV and cover letter can tell us.

2. A first interview with the hiring manager and one other team member (Interviews will take place on 30th September 2024)

This is always competency based and job aligned so there isn’t anything for you to prepare.

3. A timed trial task (to be completed between 1st – 3rd October 2024)

You will be given a job specific task to be completed with a short window of time at a time agreed with our HR team.

4. A follow up second interview with the hiring manager and one other team member (Interviews will take place on the 7th October 2024)

This final stage allow the team to ask any follow up questions or explore areas that they have reflected on since the first interview. There isn’t usually anything to prepare.

If you have any questions on this role, please do contact our HR team. We look forward to receiving your application.

Thank you for your interest in Veganuary!

Veganuary is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating an inclusive work culture that reflects and celebrates our diverse world. We therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of their ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage and civil partnership status, or age. We recognise our duty as an employer to foster an environment that embraces diversity and are constantly reviewing our practices to become even more inclusive as an organisation. We also recognise that certain groups in our industry are under-represented – we welcome applications from all who meet the role’s requirements and are making efforts to attract a diverse pool of candidates to combat the lack of representation.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Charity Lead Administrator to support our organisation on a part-time basis. This role involves a lot of liaising with key stakeholders, including the Project Director, Trustees, Finance Administrator, and external accountants, making it vital for the successful running of our charity.

As the Charity Lead Administrator, you will play a crucial role in managing grant agreements, helping to finalise grant requests, compiling reports to donors, and ensuring due diligence. You will also coordinate funding requests and ensure compliance with grant terms, particularly around expenditure tracking and reporting. Your strong understanding of budget structures will be key in supporting financial management processes.

You will be working with Climate Response Limited, who currently run the Climate Crisis Advisory Group (CCAG), a world leading group of climate science experts, supporting their work globally.

Responsibilities include:

· Liaising with Key Stakeholders: Act as the central point of communication between the Project Director, Board of Trustees, Finance Administrator, and external accountants.

· Grant and Reporting Management: Assist in preparing and finalising grant agreements, donor reports, and funding requests. Ensure that all grant terms are met, including compliance with reporting requirements and accurate recording and coding of expenditure.

· Meeting Preparation and Support: Prepare agendas in consultation with stakeholders and distribute relevant documents in advance of board meetings.

· Minuting Meetings: Accurately record and distribute minutes for board and project meetings.

· Budget Administration: Collaborate closely with the Finance Director and assist with budget tracking, ensuring that expenses align with financial reports and funding requirements.

· Xero Support: Aid in financial tracking and decision-making by ensuring that Xero coding accurately reflects the spending structure. Assist with coding by funder, supplier, working group, or in comparison to the budget, ensuring financial transparency.

· Invoice Management: Review and assign serial numbers to each invoice, verify them against the budget, and pass them to the Finance Director for approval and payment. Escalate queries to the appropriate person only when necessary.

Qualifications:

1. Proven administrative experience, preferably in a charity or non-profit setting.

2. Strong communication and organisational skills, with an emphasis on stakeholder management and financial liaison.

3. Familiarity with financial administration, budget tracking, and compliance with funding terms.

4. Experience with Xero accounting software is beneficial but not essential, as training can be provided.

5. Ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision.

This role offers flexible working hours, making it ideal for someone looking to contribute to a meaningful cause in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you are passionate about supporting charitable initiatives and have the skills to keep our operations running smoothly, we would love to hear from you.

**Remote working (with 1 day per month in office) or hybrid working (Richmond office) available - please discuss**

We are partnering with an organisation that supports members of the armed forces community, including veterans and adult family members with health conditions and other complex challenges, on their journey into employment after leaving service.

They help individuals overcome barriers to employment and transform their lives. With a long and proud history, the organisation continually adapts its services to ensure they remain relevant to modern-day veterans and their families.

This key role involves delivering a grants portfolio to support the strategic aims of Veterans and Family Services. Working alongside the Senior Trusts Manager, you will be responsible for generating income from trusts, foundations, and corporate partnerships at the 5- and 6-figure level. The core grant fundraising programme is well-established, with regular funds from military charities and other trusts and foundations. The corporate partnership programme has recently been updated to focus on higher-value grants and broader partnerships.

The charity has ambitious plans to expand its services and is seeking a capable and confident individual who can work autonomously and creatively across a diverse portfolio, while also engaging with the wider team. This is a remote role, open to those based in the UK, with travel required to London once a month. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, so please get in touch ASAP. 

As Trust and Corporate Fundraising Manager, you will: 

• Support the development and delivery of the fundraising plan, proactively researching and pursuing new income opportunities, with targets for fundraising applications to trusts & foundations and corporate foundations. (Account Management 60%, New Business 40%)
• Develop strategic and collaborative relationships with funders to maximise income and ensure excellent supporter care with a team target of £770k
• Write and submit compelling, evidence-based funding applications, targeted to the priorities and criteria of the funder
• Provide excellent stewardship of all funders, building on the existing stewardship framework

Ideal skills and experience: 

If you’re someone who enjoys a varied portfolio with a focus on trusts, foundations and corporate partners, particularly those with corporate foundations, and you’re ready to play a pivotal role in sustaining and expanding services, we would love to hear from you.

• Experience in grant fundraising, charitable foundations, corporate foundations, lottery or statutory sources
• Excellent research and prospecting skills to create a pipeline of relevant opportunities
• Proactive and highly motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team, through a collaborative approach
• Creative thinker who can consider alternative options when making approaches to potential partners

Causeway Education is a charity supporting young people to overcome barriers in accessing Higher Education and apprenticeships. Our mission is to ensure students have the support they need to explore options effectively, make ambitious choices and produce outstanding university, college and apprenticeship applications.

We are looking for a dynamic and organised Programmes Officer to join us on the next stage of our journey. Our work is more urgent than ever, and we are scaling up to meet this challenge. If you share our passion for ensuring progression is not determined by privilege, then we’d love to hear from you.

We actively work to improve diversity in Higher Education and apprenticeships, therefore personal experience of facing related barriers, or experience of supporting young people from underrepresented groups, will be a valuable asset to the organisation.

We are a small and friendly team. Although we work from home, we meet up at least monthly and we have established a number of ways to keep in regular contact and continue to support each other. We will go out of our way to welcome a new member of the team.

Overview

JOB TITLE: Programmes Officer 

LOCATION: Home-based with bi-monthly team meetings in London. Some travel within the UK will be expected. 

SALARY: £26,471- £28,683 (depending on skills and experience) 

CONTRACT: Full time, 35 hours per week (requests for 0.8 FTE will also be considered). 

BENEFITS INCLUDE: 

• 30 days annual leave (not including bank holidays) 

• Pension scheme 

• Training and development opportunities 

• Flexible working hours 

• Well-being allowance 

Main duties

Programme Support 

• Provide support across Causeway's broad portfolio of programmes, such as online mentoring, insight days, work experience weeks and university and employer outreach schemes

• Organise programme-related events, such as workshops/webinars 

• Deliver online and in-person workshops to students and stakeholders, alongside other members of the Programmes Team

• Look after our shared inboxes and share queries with relevant team members 

• Support the collection of information as part of programme reporting requirements

• Support in the design and creation of new programme resources

• Support other team members with management of external communications including the Causeway website, Twitter account and newsletters 

• Develop and implement strategies to promote student engagement with Causeway’s programmes (for example, student 1-1 calls and emails) 

General 

• Provide administrative support to other members of the organisation as required

• Liaise effectively and efficiently with other members in the organisation

• Lead by example, promoting the organisation’s values and expected behaviour 

• Undertake any other duties required by the CEO or the needs of the organisation

This job description is designed to give an overall view of the role and is not a definitive list of tasks. 

Person specification

We are more interested in what you could do than what you have already done, hence the emphasis on skills over experience.  

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent

• Experience of programme work in education, university widening participation and/or employer outreach

• Strong interpersonal skills - able to interact with different audiences and all levels of people

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent attention to detail, with strong analytical skills

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise work and meet tight deadlines

• Proficient with Microsoft applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

• High degree of initiative and ability to see work through to conclusion

• Willingness to work flexibly to accommodate occasional duties outside of working hours (time can be reclaimed in lieu)

• Commitment to the aims and values of the organisation

• In possession of, or able to secure, an enhanced DBS check

• Commitment to safeguarding the welfare of all young people

Desirable 

There are a number of different paths the successful candidate may have taken to develop the skills and experience needed for this role. The following list is not intended to be exhaustive, but instead to give a sense of the range of experiences which are relevant:  

• Personal experience of structural inequalities, or experience of supporting young people from underrepresented groups   

• Experience in a charity supporting young people  

• Experience of working in a small organisation with a broad programme portfolio 

• Experience of programme delivery to student participants

Application instructions

• Please provide your CV (max 2 sides) and a covering letter via CharityJob (link below).
• Please complete the Charity Job Equal Opportunities form.

The job posting will close on Sunday 29th September 2024 at 17:00.

Location: Remote (UK based) / Bristol / London

Salary: £29,450 per year (plus Inner London Weighting of £3,483.94, if eligible)

Length of contract:  Permanent

Hours per week: 37

Closing date: We reserve the right to adapt the advert at any time per organisational circumstances and to close this vacancy early for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interviews: Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis

Who are Women’s Aid?

Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. We are a federation of over 170 organisations which provide just under 300 local lifesaving services to women and children across England. For almost 50 years we have campaigned on behalf of our members and survivors to shape policy and practice, and to raise awareness of domestic abuse.

Purpose of the Community Fundraising Officer role: 

As Community Fundraising Officer, the successful candidate will play an integral role in nurturing relationships with existing and prospective supporters, as well as overseeing a portfolio of community fundraising events and activities  in order to increase donations. Attending fundraising events and networking will be a key part of the role, paired with a thorough understanding of Women’s Aid work, business plans and strategic priorities.

 Key duties and responsibilities of the Community Fundraising Officer:

• To be responsible for a rolling calendar of events and activities. Providing fundraisers with tailored stewardship, resources, ideas and recognition for their event to maximise income and cultivate them to become a long-term supporter of Women’s Aid.
• To assist with the development and production of a range of fundraising stewardship materials including posters, our fundraising newsletter and annual thank you to donors.
• To work closely with key internal stakeholders both to understand and be able to package up their work into clear compelling asks for all stewardship documents.
• To ensure appropriate means of monitoring and evaluation of fundraising events and activities are established to feed into the fundraising team’s KPIs.
• To use the fundraising database to produce reports and analyse success rates, to feed into the fundraising strategy.
• To take responsibility for purchasing places for events through raising Purchase Orders and invoices where appropriate.
• To develop and manage relationships with fundraisers, encouraging the to become long term supporters of Women’s Aid.

What we are looking for in our Community Fundraising Officer:

• Knowledge of feminism, domestic abuse and the role of Women’s Aid
• Understanding of social media channels and their audiences
• Experience of using a CRM
• Fundraising background with proven experience of having met/exceeded targets
• Excellent computer and written skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• Experience of building and maintaining strong relationships 

Benefits of joining us as our Community Fundraising Officer include:

• Generous Annual Leave: 25 days + 2 Company Holidays + 8 UK Bank Holidays, with an extra 1 day per year after 1 year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days.
• Valuable Pension Benefits: a generous 7% employer contribution.
• Flexible Working: remote working, a generous TOIL scheme, and family-friendly policies
• Wellness and Support: including a cycle to work scheme, free optician check-ups, annual flu vaccines, access to a 24-hour employee assistance counselling helpline, a ‘Headspace’ app for mindfulness, and ‘Reflective Practice’ sessions.
• Making a Genuine Difference: in a rewarding role where your work will directly result in helping Women’s Aid to be able to provide lifesaving services for women and children across England.

How to apply? 

• Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter. Your Cover Letter should be no more than 2 pages long and should include a summary of your reasons for applying for the position. You should also include details of how your skills, behaviours and experience meet those necessary for the role, as listed in the Job Description and Person Specification.
• Please ensure that you also complete the EDI form and send all completed paperwork to the recruitment email address. (Please clearly mark your name and the role title in the subject line of your email).

NB:

• Women only need apply under schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010
• If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are normally unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants.
• All posts, including remote posts, must be based in the UK.
• Women’s Aid is committed to quality, equality, and valuing diversity. Applications are particularly welcome from Black and minoritised women.
• Please read our Single Sex Statement on our website
• Please note that applications will be reviewed, and interviews arranged, on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of success, please apply ASAP.

Do you love building relationships through networking?

Are you a gifted communicator who enjoys presenting?

Can you ignite inspiration in others to create a meaningful impact?

Are you a Christian in the North-West of England that desires to make a difference?

If so, then perhaps this exciting role is for you.

We are thrilled to partner with The Leprosy Mission (TLM). They are the world’s largest leprosy-focused organisation An incredible international Christian charity with over 150 years’ experience in serving people affected by the disease. Operating across 9 countries in Africa and Asia, The Leprosy Mission brings hope and change to those affected by this disease.

They are seeking an inspirational communicator to step into the spotlight as the Community Partnerships Manager in the vibrant North West of England. Joining forces with a fantastic team of 7 other Community Partnership Managers across the UK, you'll be part of a supportive team dedicated to growing awareness, funds, and support. You’ll also have opportunities to visit projects overseas and see the life changing work first-hand. 

To be successful in your application, you will need to demonstrate experience of:

• Being an engaging public speaker – ideally to a range of audiences including churches, community groups, and businesses;
• Proven success in fundraising or sales;
• A confident networker that can build strong relationships;
• Experience in managing volunteers;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

If this role sparks excitement for you and you reside in any of the following Postcodes BB, BL, CA, CH1-4, CH5, CH41-66, CW, FY, IM, L, LA, M, OL, PR, SK1-12, SK14-16, WA and WN then we are eager to hear from you. 

For more information and/or and informal chat, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*In accordance with the equality act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian.

Hours: Full time at 35 hours. Job share considered of 3 days each

Location: Remote with travel

Closing date for applications: Friday 11th October 2024. However, applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

A note from Charisma

Don’t feel like you meet all of the requirements?  We’d still love to chat, we’re a people first recruitment partner.  We specialise in charity recruitment with over 22 years working as a consultancy who supports inspiring professionals to find the perfect roles in transformational organisations.

If you have transferable skills and suitable experience, then please don’t feel put off from applying for the role or giving us a call.

MLC Partners are representing a renowned arts organisation near Leamington Spa to recruit an interim Finance Business Partner.

Main responsibilities:

To deliver professional, expert advice across the business on finance, planning, funder reporting and budgetary matters.

• To develop and produce financial and budgetary management information and provide strategic input to required financial business analysis activities.
• Support budget holders in setting their annual budget, preparing their annual business plans and understanding their planning and performance management responsibilities.
• Support project managers and budget holders across the organisation on new initiatives, advise stakeholders of their financial and business implications and provide guidance on appropriate financial and performance data software applications.
• Support budget holders to meet monthly close of management accounts.
• Review actual and forecast results against budget, identifying and mitigating financial issues.

Criteria to be successful:

• Able to deliver highly professional financial management advice, support and guidance within a complex organization.
• Qualified, or part-qualified with extensive practical experience
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills and ability to work within a team.
• Experience in arts/charity sector desirable
• Working hybrid in the office

If you possess the above skillset and this role sounds desirable to you, please apply now as applicants are under constant review. For any additional questions, please reach out to Annabelle at MLC Partners.

Job title: Senior Communications Manager

Manager: Head of Public Engagement

Line reports: Communications and Campaigns Officer

Location: Hybrid work with 40% from Breaking Barriers’ offices in London, Manchester or Birmingham

Salary: £42,000-£45,500 (London) or £39,000-£42,000 (Manchester or Birmingham)

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours), open to 4/5 days per week

Contract: Permanent

Overall purpose

The Senior Communications Manager is responsible for developing, leading and implementing key aspects of our communications and engagement strategy. Your focus will be to maintain our high reputation and build engagement with key audiences – principally target public audiences, corporate partners, funders and supporters, volunteers, clients, and staff. 

Bridging the gap between senior leadership and delivery, you will be a confident and strategic thinker, but remain excited by the challenge of getting stuck in. You will be comfortable supporting colleagues to deliver activity as well as working independently on your own projects. You will have the knowledge and experience to ensure that the right policies, frameworks and plans are in place for our small team to achieve ambitious plans.

The Senior Communications Manager is responsible for campaigns, PR, content and storytelling, brand and creative, and plays an integral role in internal communications. They also support other external engagement activities, such as digital marketing campaigns, corporate partner acquisition and retention, and public fundraising.

Strong copywriting is essential for this role. You will be able to write, edit, and tailor content for different audiences, and publish it across various channels, including the website, social media, emails, and marketing materials. 

You will enjoy variety. Your day could involve operational planning, developing a new campaign, briefing freelancers and agencies, finding compelling stories, creating our Impact Report, speaking with journalists, working on internal communications, or drafting social media posts.

The successful candidate will have strong emotional intelligence, relationship building and negotiation skills. They will be collaborative and creative, drive projects forward, work effectively alongside the Senior Digital Marketing Manager, and bring people together across the organisation. They will provide supportive, effective management to the Communications and Campaigns Officer, and be an internal advocate for the impact our Communications and Engagement can have.

It is an exciting time to join our team. Breaking Barriers is an innovative organisation, so you will need to be comfortable with change and building new knowledge quickly. Although our work is fast paced, the Public Engagement Team prides ourselves on supporting each other, approaching problems with a good sense of humour, and being willing to experiment and learn.

To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.

Other considerations

• As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out preemployment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
• We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.

How to apply

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and statement (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:

• Why you are interested in the role
• What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
• Any experience you would like to highlight
• Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
• Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)

Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Closing date for applications is 11:30pm on Sunday 13th October. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background. 

If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager Dani Meier for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert, but you can find contact details on the final page of the attached recruitment pack).

Regional Manager.

Salary: £34,000 per annum.

Location: Homebased. Must be Located permanently in the UK and be willing to travel as needed to any part of the UK.

Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week.

Benefits:
- 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave.
- Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.
- Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.
- Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover.
- Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailer's discounts.

Why Action for Children? 
Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It is the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.

A bit about the role
In this exciting role the successful candidate will drive the regional fundraising strategy with focus on the growth of unrestricted income by galvanising fundraising support from a growing sports portfolio, regional corporates, volunteer fundraising groups and the public.
This post will focus within the Community team, to achieve agreed financial income targets and relevant KPI's.

How you'll help to create brighter futures

- Manage and deliver fundraising campaigns and activities that fall within Community Fundraising.
- Manage the research and development of regional corporate partners and volunteer group prospects.
- Secure support and introductions to potential new regional corporate supporters and organisations/clubs.
- Secure and set up 'Action Squads', for volunteer led fundraising groups.
- Secure support for the sports portfolio, maximising own place sign ups and income raised through a series of participation events.
- Always demonstrate accountability to supporters and volunteers and operating with openness, honesty, transparency.
- Manage and deliver on set financial targets and outcomes.
- Monitor and analyse financial income and expenditure.
- Identify, develop and maintain relationships, both internal, external including key stakeholders.
- Regular travel throughout the region will be expected.

Let's talk about you 

- Professional Institute of Fundraising qualification (desirable).
- Membership of IoF (desirable).
- Demonstrable track record of continual achievement leading and delivering fundraising in excess of £250k.
- Substantial experience of devising and implementing successful fundraising for at least two of the following areas: New Business Development, Charity of the Year, Key Account Management, and Volunteer Committee led Events to deliver income growth.
- Experience of delivering high value events and managing corporate boards.
- Knowledge and understanding of tax efficient giving in the UK.
- Ability to crisis manage as appropriate to ensure a safe and professional delivery of all events and fundraising activities.
- Full understanding of all current Health and Safety legislation for running events and experience in carrying out risk assessments as appropriate.
- Proven experience of networking and of developing and stewarding excellent personal relationships.

Please see the Job Description for the full list of accountabilities and requirements.

Good to know
Application Process
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.

Diversity, equality and inclusion
At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.
We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.

Want to know more about Action for Children?
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Closing Date: Friday 27th September 2024.
Interviews will be scheduled for week commencing 30th September 2024.

Mission24 is a dynamic Christian charity committed to spreading the gospel and supporting vulnerable communities through evangelism, discipleship, and humanitarian work. We are passionate about bringing hope and transformation through the power of Christ to individuals and communities worldwide. Our work is rooted in the belief that the gospel has the power to change lives, and we aim to see that message spread as widely as possible.

We are seeking a highly motivated and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead Mission24 through its next phase of growth and development. The CEO will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the charity, overseeing the operational, financial, and strategic aspects of the organisation, and ensuring the charity's continued impact in line with its Christian values and mission. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, the CEO will provide strong leadership to the staff and volunteers, build partnerships, and represent Mission24 to a wide range of stakeholders.