We are looking for a talented and ambitious individual to generate income for Youth First through the development and implementation of a Community and Events Fundraising strategy. This will involve reviewing, managing, and delivering the current events and community fundraising programme, safeguarding existing income streams and building sustainable growth through events and community fundraising.

We are embarking on a period of growth and this post will be a core part of it. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and skilled Community and Events fundraiser who is confident and capable in taking the lead on this key strand of our fundraising stream.

You will be supported by the Deputy CEO. You will also be managing delivery and daily running of the charity’s CRM database.

Jewish Care's Community Centres are at the heart of changing people's lives for the better. We aim to ensure that Jewish older people lead a meaningful life, have a sense of belonging and participate in their community through attending our Community Centres. The Community Centre Activities Assistant is a newly formed role that reports to the Centre Coordinator. The Community Centre Activities Assistant is responsible for front line delivery of day services to Jewish Care members, including running and supporting with activities such as chair based-exercise classes, discussion groups, card games and board games. This role may involve tasks within the persons care plan that includes personal care.

You will be responsible for front line delivery of day services to Jewish Care members.

You will be responsible for:

* Responsible for running and taking part in activities and programmes in a culturally specific Jewish Day service for older people, people living with dementia and at associated programming and events.
* Work together with programming teams to set up technology to support members taking part in activities at home - such as online social discussion groups and exercise classes.
* To be aware of current safeguarding guidance and to raise and report safeguarding concerns with the appropriate colleagues, to enhance the quality of life of older people.
* Carry out actions, such as personal care duties, as indicated in a person's care plan or associated documents. Take part in care plan meetings with colleagues, internal Social Work colleagues, relatives, and external agencies.
* Where appropriate and in partnership with the Senior OT (dementia lead), promote the Montessori approach to dementia care.
* To support minibus drivers with the collection of members on our mini buses from their home to the centre, ensuring their needs are met in line with our agreed standards for transport.
* Where appropriate, supporting members to coordinate and organise their transport arrangements to and from the centre to include assisting with booking and managing dial-a-ride, other community transport private hire and public transport.

What you will need:

* GCSE or Equivalent
* Experience socialising with or talking to older, disabled, or people living with dementia, in a personal or professional capacity
* Experience working with volunteers or volunteering
* Knowledge of the Jewish community, across all levels of observance, local parlance, and festivities
* Knowledge of general adult safeguarding best practice or a willingness to learn
* Ability to work empathetically and respectfully with people of all ages and abilities
* Good verbal communication skills and the ability to socialise and interact with people

For a full job description for this role please email [email protected]

In line with government guidance, we will be asking all candidates to confirm if they have been vaccinated against COVID-19

We are a team of many different backgrounds and cultures

Jewish Care is the leading health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in the UK. Though our clients are all of a similar religious tradition, our staff represent diverse cultures and faiths.

Why you'll love working with us
No matter how young or old you are, if you want to make a real difference in people's lives, we'll reward you for your hard work and dedication. On top of providing some of the most competitive pay rates in the care industry, we offer excellent benefits, including:

* 4% employer pension contribution

* Employee referral bonus scheme

* Excellent training opportunities

* Free meals

* Wellbeing & staff recognition initiatives

About us
Jewish Care is a communal organisation touching the lives of over 10,000 people every week. We aim to make a positive impact on the lives of Jewish people by enhancing wellbeing and inspiring them to stay connected to their community. We provide a variety of health and social care services to meet the community's physical, social and emotional needs, including older people, those with mental health needs, Holocaust survivors, people living with dementia and people with disabilities.

We employee 1,100 staff and 3,000 volunteers from multicultural backgrounds who work together to enrich vulnerable people's lives in a positive and caring way. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic we are proud of how our staff have responded and the agility they have shown to ensure we continue to meet changing requirements.

Please be aware that this vacancy will close once a sufficient number of candidates have been identified.

Jewish Care's Community Centres are at the heart of changing people's lives for the better. We aim to ensure that Jewish older people lead a meaningful life, have a sense of belonging and participate in their community through attending our Community Centres. The Community Centre Activities Assistant is a newly formed role that reports to the Centre Coordinator. The Community Centre Activities Assistant is responsible for front line delivery of day services to Jewish Care members, including running and supporting with activities such as chair based-exercise classes, discussion groups, card games and board games. This role may involve tasks within the persons care plan that includes personal care.

You wil be responsible for front line delivery of day services to Jewish Care members.

We are seeking 3 new Activities Assistants to join our team at our Ronson Family Centre based at our Sandringham Campus in Stanmore on a full time basis.

You will be responsible for:

* Responsible for running and taking part in activities and programmes in a culturally specific Jewish Day service for older people, people living with dementia and at associated programming and events.
* Work together with programming teams to set up technology to support members taking part in activities at home - such as online social discussion groups and exercise classes.
* To be aware of current safeguarding guidance and to raise and report safeguarding concerns with the appropriate colleagues, to enhance the quality of life of older people.
* Carry out actions, such as personal care duties, as indicated in a person's care plan or associated documents. Take part in care plan meetings with colleagues, internal Social Work colleagues, relatives, and external agencies.
* Where appropriate and in partnership with the Senior OT (dementia lead), promote the Montessori approach to dementia care.
* To support minibus drivers with the collection of members on our mini buses from their home to the centre, ensuring their needs are met in line with our agreed standards for transport.
* Where appropriate, supporting members to coordinate and organise their transport arrangements to and from the centre to include assisting with booking and managing dial-a-ride, other community transport private hire and public transport.

What you will need:

* GCSE or Equivalent
* Experience socialising with or talking to older, disabled, or people living with dementia, in a personal or professional capacity
* Experience working with volunteers or volunteering
* Knowledge of the Jewish community, across all levels of observance, local parlance, and festivities
* Knowledge of general adult safeguarding best practice or a willingness to learn
* Ability to work empathetically and respectfully with people of all ages and abilities
* Good verbal communication skills and the ability to socialise and interact with people

For a full job description for this role please email [email protected]

In line with government guidance, we will be asking all candidates to confirm if they have been vaccinated against COVID-19

We are a team of many different backgrounds and cultures

Jewish Care is the leading health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in the UK. Though our clients are all of a similar religious tradition, our staff represent diverse cultures and faiths.

Why you'll love working with us
No matter how young or old you are, if you want to make a real difference in people's lives, we'll reward you for your hard work and dedication. On top of providing some of the most competitive pay rates in the care industry, we offer excellent benefits, including:

* 4% employer pension contribution

* Employee referral bonus scheme

* Excellent training opportunities

* Free meals

* Wellbeing & staff recognition initiatives

About us
Jewish Care is a communal organisation touching the lives of over 10,000 people every week. We aim to make a positive impact on the lives of Jewish people by enhancing wellbeing and inspiring them to stay connected to their community. We provide a variety of health and social care services to meet the community's physical, social and emotional needs, including older people, those with mental health needs, Holocaust survivors, people living with dementia and people with disabilities.

We employee 1,100 staff and 3,000 volunteers from multicultural backgrounds who work together to enrich vulnerable people's lives in a positive and caring way. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic we are proud of how our staff have responded and the agility they have shown to ensure we continue to meet changing requirements.

Please be aware that this vacancy will close once a sufficient number of candidates have been identified.

As part of the co-ordinator team, you’ll be taking responsibility for organising and delivering activities in the centre, with a specific focus on music and creative activities. From choir groups, to one-to-one recording sessions, and supporting public performances, you'll be working with members to develop new passions and discover the joys of collective creating. The role also involves providing advocacy and support for up to 20 members, and ensuring the smooth running of the day service as a member of the co-ordinating team

WHO ARE WE?

Part business, part charity, part membership body – students’ unions are all seriously fun places to work.

They are organisations in their own right. Professionally run, but different. Professional teams support

Elected student leaders so as they make change, improve lives and fulfil potential, we help make it happen.

The Union of Brunel Students is one of more than 550 students’ unions across the country. And with more than 14,000 members, 150 clubs and societies, a huge range of services and a bold strategy, we’re one of the most exciting.

WHAT’S THE JOB?

To support and facilitate the operation of our 100+ student led societies by ensuring that the committees have the knowledge and skills to deliver activities and events that engage and inspire their members.

You will provide administrative support, deliver training, and facilitate events, to really make a difference to the experience of students at Brunel.

The role is the first point of contact for all our societies, it is a busy, fast paced, administrative role, where you get to really focus on providing a great social experience for our members!

WHO YOU ARE:

Someone energised by the prospect of there being ‘too much’ going on!

A highly organised individual who is able to build strong relationships with committee members. You will be passionate about student activities, and will thrive in a busy office, enjoying the challenges that working with societies provides, whilst remaining calm and efficient when dealing with a busy inbox!

A self-starter, you will be able to hit the ground running and really support our societies in the delivery of their activity.

WHY APPLY?

Because you’re excited by the challenge!

Because you’re excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces. In return for your passion and experience we offer the flexibility for work-life balance, a competitive salary for the non-profit sector and excellent holiday allowance. We’re committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability status. We want to support diverse and inclusive work environments and are actively looking for people who share our values.

Do you want an incredible opportunity to join an NHS and a successful charity as it undergoes an ambitious and brave rebrand and new strategic direction? The Forever Friends Appeal helps the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust to do more and provide exceptional healthcare for everyone. We push the boundaries of healthcare through innovation, research, cutting-edge equipment, enhancing our spaces and supporting our people to be extraordinary.

Working under the direction of the Events and Community Manager and alongside other members of the team you will provide support for the charity’s events programme and other key fundraising campaigns. You will provide excellent donor care ensuring that our supporters and volunteers have everything they need to maximise their fundraising income, leaving them feeling great about the difference they are making to local people.

This is a very varied role which involves a wide range of fundraising duties. SMART objectives, both financial and non-financial, will be allocated, so the post holder must be a team player, ambitious and target driven. It’s essential that the successful candidate has a keen interest in fundraising within community and events, as we are looking for someone who is passionate about building relationships with volunteers and supporters. You will be friendly and able to inspire others either via the phone, social media, email, face to face or public speaking. This is an ideal role for someone looking to develop a career in fundraising who may have experience of sales or customer service.

If you would like to develop a career in fundraising and be part of an amazing team helping to brighten up the day of our incredible NHS staff, patients and supporters please apply.

We are an inclusive, equal opportunities employer, we support the recruitment and employment of staff with disabilities wherever possible.

Place of Work

The primary location of this role will be at our Head Office but agile working across the North Yorkshire region will be required to run activities and events.

Purpose of the job:

To plan, develop and run a financially sustainable activities and events programme for the charity that includes the Living and Learning Zone (LLZ), Club Wilber, and third-party community events.

The activities and events will both support our service user groups with social inclusion, fun and learning opportunities and also raise the profile of the charity within the local community.

You will be responsible for overseeing the growth of our volunteers to ensure that we can increase our capacity to run more activities and events and generate fundraising income.

You will line manage four members of staff who will support your Activities and Events team including a Bid Writer, two Activities and Events co-ordinators and a Activities and Events Administrator.

You will work with the Digital Communication Co-ordinator and the Activities and Events Administrator to utilise the CRM system Donorfy for event supporters, including regular communications and impact reporting.

Main Duties:

• Report to the Operations Director
• To support the delivery of the activities and events strategy through delivery of high-quality activities and events, designed to attract new and repeat service users.
• To create a financially sustainable programme of activities for our new Living and Learning Zone
• To create a financially sustainable programme of activities for children’s programme, Club Wilber ensuring that it also supports a calendar of school holidays and specific holiday activities such as Christmas.
• To research, develop, and plan potential new event opportunities, ensuring that the events programme evolves in response to opportunities, sector trends, new fundraising requirements and most importantly our service users
• To work collaboratively with third party event organisers to ensure that Wilberforce Trust maximises all fundraising and promotional opportunities whilst managing expectations of charity support and involvement in line with income levels.
• To ensure that Wilberforce Trust is represented at key third party events and where appropriate speak on behalf of the charity, assist with the activities and events, and work with the Activities and Events Co-ordinator’s to manage any volunteer support.
• To keep up to date with current competitor activity, potential new opportunities for events and improved ways of managing and developing events.
• Ensure that all activities and events are fully compliant with legislative and regulatory requirements including health and safety, adult and children safeguarding and the General Data Protection Act (GDPR)
• To seek guidance and advice from the Compliance and Performance Manager to ensure the delivery of the Trust’s activities and events is compliant with the relevant and current regulatory requirements
• To support follow up activity for prospects identified following our and third-party events, signposting their cultivation journey through to the Operations Director and CEO.

• Manage the budget for the activities and events department and ensure that the Bid Writer has clear objectives for their submissions of bids and grants
• Provide management and board reports on cost management, revenue growth and success against planned projects and targets.
• Support the strategy for growing the children’s programme and club activities (Club Wilber).
• Oversee the strategy for recruiting and retaining volunteers.

Management:

• Direct line management for the Activities and Events team.
• To maintain regular supervisions and annual appraisals of all direct reports
• To provide professional leadership to all staff and volunteers in the in the Activities and Events remit and across the Trust.
• To attend meetings as and when required
• To be involved in the recruitment of any staff or volunteers relating to the activities and events area of the Trust.
• To attend management meetings

General:

• To provide reports on accidents and incidents and audits to the Compliance and Performance Manager.
• To ensure risk assessments are reviewed following any accident or incident
• To maintain good practice in the use of the CRM system (Donorfy), ensuring that information is recorded accurately to allow for excellent supporter care, stewardship, and accurate analysis of event performance.
• To keep up to date and comply with fundraising, GDPR and other relevant legislation and codes of practice and good standards.
• To review policies and procedures in relation to your areas of responsibility.
• To maintain detailed, accurate and up to date records as appropriate.

Communication:

• Work with the Digital Communication Co-ordinator and the Activities and Events Administrator to ensure effective and timely communications so that key messages are conveyed to employees, partners, supporters, donors, and other stakeholders in a clear and consistent way.
• To create impact reports, newsletters, and leaflets to demonstrate the impact of our work and update readers on progress and future events and activities.

Personnel:

• To manage their time effectively
• Develop and maintain good working relations with all Wilberforce Trust staff
• Promote good employment practices, equal opportunities, and welfare in accordance with Trust policies, including disciplinary and grievance procedures

• To have the flexibility to work outside office hours as activities and events require.
• To work independently to tight deadlines
• Always uphold the values of The Wilberforce Trust

• Support and advise the executive team by providing accurate and timely reports to support decision-making and to inform the Trust of performance against plans
• Build constructive and open working relationships with all service users of the Trust to ensure a high-quality experience – and invite feedback to inform future developments
• Develop and nurture successful working relationships with external partners

• To represent the Trust as required
• Thorough understanding of ethics, regulations, and laws
• Working with management, regulators, and board members
• To undertake such other duties as the Chief Executive or Trustees may reasonably require from time to time

This is a new role within TASO which will be tasked with identifying and engaging with a variety of stakeholders working in the Higher Education sector. 

The focus of the Network Coordinator is on the growth and sustainability of TASO; through developing and maximising relationships which will ensure our research has the highest impact and is informed by the issues, challenges and views of our key audiences. This may be through organising networking events, setting up meetings, identifying opportunities for TASO involvement, conducting listening/learning exercises and working with the wider communications team. 

It will be crucial to identify influencers and develop a system of mapping and tracking TASOs engagement. This role will continually gather feedback and intelligence which will be used to improve our engagement strategy. Stakeholders will be a range of people and organisations working in Education from students, to Vice Chancellors, practitioners to policy makers, as well as other organisations and charities working within a similar space. 

The Network Coordinator will act as steward to external stakeholders but also identify opportunities for TASO staff to participate in external events. 

This is a vital role within TASO and a unique opportunity to build a function within an organisation from the ground up and have real impact on people's lives.

About Police Now  

Police Now’s mission is to transform communities, reduce crime and anti-social behaviour, and increase the public’s confidence in the police by recruiting, developing and inspiring outstanding and diverse leaders in policing. We are working towards a day when every community, whatever the socio-economic background of its residents, can thrive without being fearful of crime. We are looking for high-performing, committed, mission-aligned individuals who will actively contribute towards this goal. 

It is important that Police Now’s workforce reflects the communities that we serve and are empowered to contribute their best. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in policing and our Head Office, and view workforce diversity as a business imperative. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. 

Police Now trains graduates and career changers with leadership potential to become inspirational police officers and outstanding crime fighters on our National Graduate Leadership Programme and our National Detective Programme. Our officers are supported for life so they can confidently progress through policing ranks as innovative leaders. We are a not-for-profit organisation of ~120 employees, with ambitious goals; we need impact and solutions-focused individuals who will accelerate us towards our mission. Everything we do and our culture reflects the Police Now Leadership Principles which are attached at the bottom of this page.

What you’ll do

Police Now is looking for a Marketing Coordinator, who will be part of the team responsible for ensuring that Police Now has a pipeline of talented and diverse individuals committed to our mission of community transformation. The role will focus on supporting the wider marketing and recruitment activity and report into the Marketing Manager. This team has won over 21 recruitment and marketing awards and recently launched a brand-new graduate training programme so it's an exciting time to join.

Having our mission and values at heart, you will drive to hit our ambitious and growing targets to ensure Police Now delivers quality hires in a number of regions across England and Wales.

We are looking for an individual who has recently graduated from a marketing degree, looking for their first role, or someone with marketing experience who is looking for their next step. We need someone with a results-driven attitude and a drive to exceed ambitious targets. You must be comfortable with a varied workload, supporting the marketing team on our marketing campaigns; from planning and execution through to analysis and review along with supporting on the Onboarding and Recruitment side wherever needed. You will need to have a can-do attitude and be comfortable working as part of a team and independently. Ideally, you will be passionate about the user journey, all the way from attraction to onboarding and ensuring an inclusive experience for all. 

This role will sit on the onboarding side of the wider marketing team to support the successful delivery of marketing and communications campaigns to programme applicants and their influencers to ensure we retain the highest quality, most dedicated candidates.
 

Key responsibilities:

• Provide general marketing support to the Recruitment and Marketing team.
• Support the marketing team to deliver campaigns and projects where needed, working with other departments and managing stakeholders.
• Be the first point of contact by email, phone, online platforms, live chat and social media.
• Assist in the preparation and running of marketing events virtually and face to face across the country where needed. These may be on university campuses or at London venues.
• Maintain and update the online recruitment system and produce reports.
• Feed into the planning and creation of marketing and communication campaigns, helping to shape them on behalf of the business
• Support initiatives which develop our onboarding process into the most inclusive, diverse user journey it can be.
• Processing invoices and getting manager approval
• Manage our social media platforms by scheduling posts on a weekly basis 
• Linking in with the Comms team on any upcoming activity that needs to be shared across social channels.
• Managing different stakeholders in a professional manner within key projects and campaigns
• Making updates to the website via our CMS system 
• Looking at data to constantly inform decisions on what you’ll do next, pulling reports and understanding the metrics which can inform marketing decisions and activities.

Other duties:

• Have diversity and inclusion in the heart of all you do, contributing to the ideas and delivery of our strategy to hire outstanding and diverse individuals.
• Commit to your own personal development and ensure skills are always up to date.
• Any ad-hoc duties and projects.
   

Who we’re looking for

Although prior experience in a similar role is helpful, we are more interested in your attitude, and your willingness and ability to learn new skills and apply knowledge quickly. We would like someone who has lots of energy and can take the initiative to see where you can add value to the work that we do. This is an exciting and varied role within a growing organisation with lots of opportunities for you to gain some amazing experience.  

We are looking for someone with strong organisation, prioritisation and administrative skills, with outstanding attention to detail. You’ll take initiative, with proven problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently as well as in a group setting.

You’ll be comfortable working at pace and being flexible, able to work comfortably within challenging timescales and shifting priorities. And you’ll be able to maintain a positive ‘can-do’ attitude, even when under pressure.

You’ll also have strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships. Key to this will be your excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to ‘muck in’ and help others when the going gets tough. Finally, and most importantly, you’ll be passionate about our mission, and you’ll have a thirst for professional development, eager to develop and learn on the job.

What you’ll need

Essential:

• Knowledge and motivation of our Police Now mission.
• Experience in a marketing role or from a university degree.
• Strong attention to detail including good use of numeracy and grammar.
• Good communication skills both oral and written.
• A strong team player, with the ability to use initiative, work at speed and demonstrate common sense.
• Resilience with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility and commitment.
• Strength of character and robustness.
• Enthusiastic individual who is prepared to take ownership of managing their workload.
• Personable and approachable style in order to communicate well at all levels.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• The ability to multi-task and be effective under pressure.
• Demonstrable good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Desirable:

• Degree-level educated or one year’s marketing experience.
• Knowledge of graduate marketing and recruitment. 
• Experience using a content management system (CMS).

What you'll get from us

• A bright, airy, modern and buzzing office near Liverpool Street, Central London (Zone 1) Please note that during the Covid-19 pandemic, online/remote working and inductions will occur. Employees are expected to be based 3-days per week in the London office. 
• A supported working from home set-up with the technology and certain equipment required.
• Competitive salary of £20,000-£28,000 per annum dependent on location and experience. 
• Flexible working
• 27 days holiday each year plus bank holidays 
• Sanctus coaching (private mental health coaching for the workplace)
• Access to the Vitality programme which includes healthcare benefits, an Employee Assistance Programme and discounts
• Training opportunities for personal development 
• Participation in a pension scheme (with 5% employer contributions and 3% employee contributions)

Please note

This role will involve working a minimum of 3 days a week at our London office, as well as travel nationally as and when required for events.

This job description is issued as a guideline. It is not exhaustive, and we would be pleased to discuss any constructive comments you may have. Due to the evolving nature and changing demands of our business this job description may be subject to change. You may, on occasions, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description and according to the needs of the organisation.

Applications will be screened as they are received and invited to interview accordingly.  Police Now reserves the right to close the advert prior to the advertised date, should a suitable applicant be appointed.  Early applications are therefore encouraged.  

Please note that some roles within Police Now require certain levels of National Security Vetting or screening in order to effectively work with our partners. Therefore, we may ask you to complete this if you are successful.

Interview dates
To be confirmed

Recruiting for a Talent Coordinator to join our team at Westminster !

GBP 24,545 per annum, working 35 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, health care and more.

Job Overview:

You'll be organising and monitoring the Leadership and Management Development offer and ILM requirements and co-ordinate and monitor the Graduate, Apprenticeship and Trainee programmes - building relationships with providers and participants and supporting them to follow their career paths and achieve their aspirations.

The L&D team anticipates a periodic job rotation between the Talent Coordinator and Training Coordinator, to provide development opportunities to staff in both roles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Commissioning of the Leadership and Management Development programmes and events in line with organisational needs
• Co-ordinate nominations and delegate bookings
• Monitor Leadership and Management Development Programme activity in line with ILM requirements g. attendance, assignments, walled garden and absence
• Create an annual plan of preferred Job Fairs to attend in order to promote the Apprenticeship and other work/student placement Programmes
• Organise and monitor the recruitment of trainees, apprentices and graduates ensuring they are marketed through local and national mediums and enjoy a quality experience
• Visiting trainees, apprentices and graduates and their managers to monitor and report performance, progress and outcomes
• Monitoring of the L&D and Apprenticeship inbox in line with service level agreements

Please visit our website for the full JD.

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

We are growing our events team and need two passionate and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. Working in a small, energetic, friendly and busy team, you will be able to make a significant and positive contribution from the start. You will work closely with the Events Manager, Head of Fundraising and Events and Fundraising Officer to organise sponsored events that raise vital funds for free legal advice services.

About the role

The main responsibilities of this role include:

• Maintain and build on existing events
• Manage sign ups to the events using Salesforce (training provided)
• Work with the Event & Fundraising team to produce event and fundraising materials
• Draft event correspondence
• Attend, help at and supervise events
• Follow up with participants of events
• Promote LLST externally and ensure its good reputation is maintained
• Lead on allocated specific events

Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

The main qualification, skills and experience required for this job include:

• Enthusiasm for the cause and our work and commitment to social justice and equal opportunities for all. 
• Educated to degree level
• Excellent interpersonal skills including written and oral communications skills.
• Confidence with IT including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and the internet.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure, with strong organisational skills to cope in a busy environment with competing demands.
• Proven ability to communicate with a wide range of people and to liaise with other organisations.
• Highly motivated, with ability to work on own initiative and as part of a small team.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills.
• Professional, reliable and responsible.

A copy of the recruitment pack that includes the full job description and person specification is attached.

Challenge Events Officer

Income Generation & Marketing Department

37.5 hours per week

Permanent

HCP Corporate  Pay Band – F £26,370 - £31,021

The Hospice Charity Partnership, formed from Birmingham St Mary’s and John Taylor Hospices, is looking for a Challenge Events Officer to join our Income Generation Team. Together, the newly formed partnership are on an exciting journey to deliver equitable end life and palliative care to more people across Birmingham and Sandwell and to help us achieve our vision, we’re looking for skilled and experienced individuals from all communities to join our fundraising team! 

Are you an experienced, third party event fundraiser who enjoys building long lasting relationships with charity supporters?

If so then we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join the fundraising team as a Challenge Events Officer.

Working to support The Hospice Charity Partnership brand, this varied role will lead on the delivery of a diverse portfolio of third party challenge events and virtual challenges including the TCS London Marathon, Great Birmingham Run and Skydive days to name a few. The successful candidate will have a friendly and engaging personality and enjoy speaking to charity supporters face to face, over the phone and via email. 

Reporting directly to the Senior Events Manager this role will work to grow the income generation and profile of the charity through effective administration, supporter engagement and marketing, ensuring maximum participation and income is achieved. This role will allow you to use your creativity to proactively seek new income generation opportunities. You will be a highly organised and motivated individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate will have experience of managing a portfolio of third party challenge events with proven success of reaching and exceeding participant and income targets.  You should also have knowledge and experience of working with a range of suppliers and volunteers and have a proven ability to build relationships at all levels.  Experience of using CRMs systems is also advantageous.

Closing date:   14th January 2022

Interview date: w/c 24th January 2022

If you have the energy and enthusiasm to assist us in achieving our goal of making life better for our students, then we have the ideal opportunity for you to join our Student Activities team.

The ideal candidate for this role will have experience of managing volunteering schemes, volunteers and/or civic engagement programmes. Ideally the candidate will also have experience of administrating accredited volunteering initiatives.

The post holder will need to form strong, enduring partnerships with local volunteering organisations in order to establish a broad range of placement opportunities for our members. The post holder will also drive our strategic ambition to establish an accredited volunteering programme at the University and lead our work on sustainability.

Bucks Students’ Union is a democratic, student-led organisation whose mission is to make life better for students at Bucks. We are committed to improving the student experience and actively seek to bring positive change to student life.

We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender or disability and believe that positive and vibrant people shape our organisation.

The role attracts a generous holiday entitlement, excellent opportunities for professional and personal development as well as flexible working, free refreshments and social events, pension, extensive wellbeing support and the opportunity to work in a fun and dynamic environment.

The Operations Support Coordinator helps people with sight loss to live the life they choose by delivering a professional and pleasant work environment within our regional centres or community teams. Ensuring that anyone engaging with the local office whether in person or through virtual means will experience high standards of customer service, people-centred service and efficient professional and administrative support.

This role is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year. 

We recognise that the world looks a little bit different since the pandemic. Therefore, we’re committed to enabling our staff to work where best suits the needs of the individual, their team and the organisation. For this role, there may be opportunities to work from home as well as the office. We want our staff to flourish and work in environments which maximises their potential and best serves our stakeholders.

We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people. 

Diversity 
Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding 
Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

Candidate requirements

To be able to fulfil this role, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;

Essential

• A comprehensive knowledge of GDPR regulations.

• Computer literate with advanced skills in the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Basic understanding of Health and Safety legislation.

• Clear understanding and experience of safeguarding.

• Experience in a customer service role, and/or office/administration role.

• Completing basic H&S risk assessments.

• Experienced in the use of CRM systems.

• Excellent verbal, written, and reading skills required for communications. Good level of mathematics required for financial data processing.

Desirable 

• Lived experience of vision impairment (either self or direct family member).

• Experience of dealing with complex queries and/or complaints.

• Knowledge of Salesforce or CARE database.

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below. The candidate pack contains more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

How to apply 

Applications need to be made using the online application form, accessed using the ‘apply’ button above. 

As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description. 

The system has a one-hour time limit. We would advise you to prepare your answers separately and then copy and paste into the online form once finalised.If any mandatory fields are missed, a pop-up box will appear at the top of the page advising which sections require completion.

Please note that you’ll have to upload a CV as this is a mandatory requirement as part of our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If there is not enough space in your application form to provide this information, please ensure you upload additional documentation containing the additional detail.