An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Centre Manager to join our established Support Centre in Leeds. The project consists of a Depot which fulfils furniture referrals in the Leeds area, as well as a Support Centre that offers a range of services including a shop, café, education classes, advice and social activities.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about helping people in need and enhancing the local community. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day running and overall management, development of new activities / services and the financial sustainability of the Centre.

Working Hours = Full time - You will be contracted to work 37.5 hours per week

Location = Leeds

Contract = Permanent

Salary = Up to £35,000 per annum depending on experience

Benefits Package = 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays increasing to 38 days with service, competitive pension scheme, employee assistance programme, retail discounts, birthday day off, buy / sell holiday scheme, enhanced paid leave and lots more.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and deliver a sustainable strategy, budget and plan for the centre
• Manage all paid staff and volunteers at the centre, including all relevant HR responsibilities
• Develop internal/external relationships with key stakeholders including internal management committees and external partnerships
• Manage the building including all safety and compliance checks and the terms of the lease.
• Develop new income streams, costs savings and creative ideas for the sustainability of the centre 
• Generate and oversee all centre services and activities in terms of range and type including existing third party contracts
• Ensure SVP working procedures are established and that safe systems are in place with any potential safeguarding concerns being immediately reported/escalated
• Ensure there are necessary monitoring/evaluation procedures and that all relevant statistics are available in compliance with the project specification
• Promote the centre locally and nationally as required with the use of social media and external marketing events

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU’LL NEED:

• Experience managing a Support Centre or Support activities / services
• A great leader with line management experience

• A good understanding of general policies and procedures including safeguarding, HR, etc.
• Good knowledge of local community needs and demographics
• Excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Proven time management skills with the ability to work under pressure
• Exceptional people skills with patience and empathy for vulnerable people
• Great networking skills with the ability to sell the Centre and build partnerships

It is desirable that the candidate can demonstrate the following –

• Experience in fundraising and marketing
• Experience in developing business strategy
• Experience working with vulnerable people

In return we’ll provide you with the opportunity to work for a welcoming organisation that offers support and guidance.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience to fulfil this role successfully, please apply in the first instance with your CV. 

Closing Date = 31st January 2022

Deadline for Application Packs = 7th February 2022

Interviews = W/C 14th February 2022

Previous candidates need not apply. Unfortunately, if you have not received a response within four weeks of your application, you have not been successful on this occasion.

Whilst we ask that staff have sympathy with the Christian values, religion is not taken into account in recruitment as we value people of all faiths or none.

ABOUT THE SVP:

The St Vincent de Paul Society (or as it is often known - the SVP) is an international Christian voluntary organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and disadvantage by providing practical assistance to those in need. We feed the hungry, we support the homeless, we visit the lonely and we befriend the stranger.

Hours: 3 days per week (18 hours – Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays)

Reporting to: Head of Services

Responsible for: No direct reports, however the ability to support Volunteers is essential

Salary: £14,616 per annum

Annual Leave: 25 days per annum (pro rata)

Location: The role will be based at Greenford Community Centre, 170 Oldfield Lane South, Greenford, UB6 9JS, with option for some ongoing homeworking

Closing Date: Monday 14th February 2022 at 9am

Interview Date: Thursday 24th and Friday 25th February 2022

Expected Start Date: Monday 28th March 2022

Job Context

Age UK Ealing’s mission is to promote the wellbeing of all older people in Ealing and empower them to achieve full quality of life. We provide a range of support services for older people in the London Borough of Ealing including an Information and Advice service, Day Centre and Befriending. We also run Greenford Community Centre, where our office and services are based alongside a range of other community activities.

Purpose of the job

• To provide information and advice to and in support of older people and their relatives and carers
• To assist in the provision of a high-quality Information & Advice Case work service for older people and their carers to the standard of the Advice Quality Standard Mark and the quality standards set by Age UK National.
• To support Age UK Ealing’s Information & Advice volunteers.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Service Delivery

• To assist the Head of Services in the provision of and Information and Advice Service to older people and their carers by telephone, face to face, home visits and outreach sessions
• To provide Information and Advice on welfare benefits; housing; travel and transport, community care; local government services and support as required under the Age UK Brand Partnership and the Ealing Advice Service
• To manage and prioritise one's own workload, to participate in team meetings and to work as part of the team to ensure the smooth and effective running of Age UK Ealing.
• To keep up to date with relevant changes in the Law, policies, and procedures both locally and nationally as applicable to older people and their carers.
• To liaise and negotiate with outside agencies such as Social Services, Department for Work and Pensions, and the local council on behalf of the older person.
• To establish close working links with outside agencies through partnership working delivering advice surgeries, talks and events for the benefit of the older people of Ealing
• To assist with the training and supervision of the Information and Advice volunteers.

Case Work and Quality Assurance

• Work within Age UK Ealing’s file recording and case management policies and procedures to deliver consistently high standards of recording and casework.
• To ensure that all casework conforms to the legal framework, Age UK Ealing’s policies and procedure and quality standards in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
• To maintain appropriate records of all clients related activity and interventions, ensuring that follow-up procedures are completed to monitor quality and client satisfaction.
• Always display good customer service, treating people with respect and dignity at all times. Being aware of individual needs and cultural requirements.
• To ensure that all referrals are dealt with in a timely and professional manner ensuring all protocols are followed.
• To monitor and evaluate case outcomes for statistical reporting and performance.

Evaluation & Reporting

• To regularly review service and monitor targets as required, 
• Prepare monitoring report for the management team, CEO, Board and funders as required
• Working with the EAS consortium to review clients’ experiences and evaluate the effectiveness of the service

General

• Promote a wider interest in understanding the needs of older people in the Ealing Borough with particular emphasis on the need for independence, self-reliance, respect and dignity.
• Support the Age UK brand and contribute to the work of Age UK Ealing and its partners.
• Act as a representative of Age UK Ealing when needed.
• Work within Age UK Ealing’s ethos, values, principles, policies and procedures.
• Ensure all relevant administration and reporting is completed in a timely manner as required
• Postholder will be required to be flexible with their working hours, to include the occasional evenings/weekends
• To work as a member of Age UK Ealing’s staff team and support / assist colleagues in the achievement of organisation objectives
• To use initiative and work effectively with others
• Maintain high levels of discretion, confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Age UK Ealing is committed to achieving equality of opportunity in its activities, services and employment — the post holder will demonstrate commitment to Age UK Ealing’s policies on equalities and promote these in all aspects of the work
• To support colleagues with the provision of information as requested for other functions within the organisation
• Implement the delivery of new standards as they arise
• Report any safeguarding and Health & Safety issues or concerns

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience of delivering I&A for a minimum of 2 years
• Working knowledge of Welfare Benefits including Pension Credit, Disability Benefits, Housing Benefit
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Competent use of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and email) and database
• Able to reflect on own performance
• Able to act as a representative of the organisation externally
• Able to reflect on own performance
• Able to act as a representative of the organisation externally
• Experience working within the charity sector
• Ability to assimilate and understand information by listening, reading and use of the telephone
• Willing to work to guidelines and standards and to take a flexible approach to work
• Ability to listen to others and to explain things clearly

Desirable:

• Knowledge of other areas of work i.e., Housing, Social Care, Travel & Transport
• Experience of managing/supporting volunteers
• Experience of working with and supporting older people
• Knowledge of issues affecting older people
• Experience working within the charity sector
• Awareness of discriminatory practices and equal opportunity issues

General requirements:

• To develop and work with other and agencies; and to seek and offer support
• Willingness and interest in learning, to attend training, meetings and other community events
• Able to work without direct supervision and demonstrate initiative
• Understanding of outputs and outcomes monitoring and reporting

To Apply: Please submit your CV together with a Supporting Statement, no more than 2 sides of A4, explaining why you are suitable for this role. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Declaration Form and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Form.

This post is offered subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Age UK Ealing strives to be an Equal Opportunities employer.

Age UK Ealing is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of older people and all vulnerable groups within the London Borough of Ealing.

The Abbey Community Association is a charity operating out of a large community centre and hub in the heart of south Westminster, bringing together local people and organisations to address local community needs. We are currently recruiting for a part-time Employment Support Officer, as part of our Women Off to Work (WOW) programme funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.

This is a holistic training and “into-work” programme for women in south Westminster and neighbouring areas, particularly those of Muslim and Arabic-speaking backgrounds. It includes life and vocational skills training, wellbeing and general employability support through work experience placements, internships, job brokerage, and practical advice on employment and self-employment.

The successful candidate will provide tailored support to women to help them into work or self-employment, including developing plans, CV writing, mock interviews, and advice on becoming self-employed.

Opportunities available to help make life better for carers  

Carers Support Centre (CSC) Bristol and South Gloucestershire provides a wide range of information, advice and support services for unpaid adult and young (children) carers.

A carer is someone who provides support to family or friends who could not manage without this help. This could be caring for a relative, partner or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or substance misuse problems. All the care they give is unpaid. Three out of five people in the UK will become carers at some time in their lives.

Due to retirement, we currently have a vacancy in our Finance Team to support the Finance Manager to manage the charity’s finances.  

• Finance Officer 

• 30 hours per week  

• Salary: £21,036 per annum pro rata 

Main Aims of the post   

To: 

• Support the Finance Manager in the effective management of the organisation's finances through the accurate maintenance of financial records. 

• Be responsible for the preparation and running of the monthly payroll 

If you would like to know more about this role, please get in touch and ask to speak to Beccy.

CSC do not accept CV’s for this position. All applications must be made via our application form which is available from our website where you will also find a full Job Description & Person Specification, and details of our Staff Benefits.

Closing date: 31st January 2022 @ 12 noon 

Interview date: 8th February 2022

Registered Charity Number: 1063226 

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and our workplace is free of barriers and fully accessible for people with disabilities. We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults; from recruitment of staff through to supporting our team working with families and carers in crisis. 

Dear Candiate,

For over 40 years, The ClementJames Centre has been offering local people the skills, knowledge, opportunities and support they need to achieve their potential. We have come a long way since our founding days – from a straightforward homework club to a well-established community support charity, transforming the lives of close to 3,000 people each year. Our dedicated staff team is essential to the success of everything we do. Together, we work towards a fairer society where everyone is empowered to release their potential and live fulfilled lives. Working at The ClementJames Centre you will be at the forefront of positive social change, helping local children and adults to grow and succeed.

The Community Hub is a large team delivering a variety of programmes with a wide-ranging reach. To build capacity within the team, now and for the future, we are introducing two Community Hub Manager roles who will each line manage half the team and take strategic responsibility for two of the programmes, as well as having an additional organisational-wide responsibility. If you believe that everyone should have the opportunity to release their potential and live fulfilled lives and you would like to join a dynamic, innovative organisation, then The ClementJames Centre could be the perfect career choice for you.

Hannah Starr

Interim Chief Executive

Dear Candidate,

My name is Clare Richards and I am the Chief Executive of The ClementJames Centre, an award winning charity that provides programmes to address underachievement and social exclusion. We support up to 3,000 children, young people and adults each year. Our vision is for everyone in our community to release their potential and live fulfilled lives. We achieve this through four key programmes:

• Employment Support - Helping people to gain meaningful and sustainable employment. We offer tailored advice and support, mentoring and work skills activities. 
• Children & Young People’s Education - Helping young people to learn, flourish and achieve their potential. We provide academic support, mentoring, intensive literacy and numeracy support and aspirational activities. 
• Adult Learning - Supporting adults to improve their English, Maths and ICT skills. We offer a wide range of Functional Skills courses and intensive literacy and numeracy support. 
• Wellbeing & Support - Empowering people to overcome barriers and challenges and to engage with their own wellbeing. We do this through the provision of information, advice and guidance, and wellbeing support and activities.

Our programmes and services have expanded substantially over the past five years and we have exciting plans for further development. At this important time, we are looking for a high calibre candidate to join our Senior Leadership team as a part-time Fundraising Manager. You will be responsible for working with the CEO, Fundraising Officers and Fundraising and Development Committee in all aspects of fundraising. In this role, you will oversee and develop all fundraising systems/procedures, the management of existing funding streams, the development of corporate giving and an ambitious capital fundraising campaign. 

You will have excellent analytical skills, excellent written English, extremely efficient organisation skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will be able to demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and a proven track record of fundraising. You will also have passion and enthusiasm for the mission of The ClementJames Centre. If you believe you have the qualities we are looking for and you want to work with us to help thousands of people in North Kensington to overcome barriers and live fulfilled lives, then we would be delighted to hear from you. 

Yours sincerely,

Clare Richards MBE, CEO

Women and Girls Network (WGN) is looking for an experienced and dynamic Caseworker to join our highly successful Advice Service.

As a Caseworker you will work alongside self-identifying women, girls and non-binary people who have experienced any form of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), providing medium and long-term practical, emotional and advocacy support. You will amplify survivors’ voices and create a non-judgemental and validating space where survivors are free to be their authentic selves, safely explore their rights, options and impact of their experiences, and make informed choices about their future. You will manage a caseload, as well as provide one off advice for survivors and professionals requiring immediate support.

The Advice Service provides a trauma-informed, intersectional, woman-centred, rights and strengths based advocacy and advice that supports survivors on their unique journey of healing and growth. The work is delivered through a commitment to an anti-oppressive, feminist framework that strives to address additional barriers and meet the diverse range of survivors needs, understanding the specific support needs of each survivor. We are passionate about social justice and being part of dismantling systems and structures which oppress survivors, and Advice Caseworkers play a key role in identifying current issues affecting survivors in London and opportunities for change.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing advocacy support, have an excellent insight into the needs of survivors of VAWG and be innovative. This is a unique opportunity for an exceptional practitioner to join one of the leading specialist organisation within the women sector, and play a pivotal role in the development and delivery of a service which improves responses, access and support for survivors of VAWG in London. If you have the required skills and are passionate about supporting survivors we would love to hear from you.

This role will initially predominately involve remote working, evolving to involve regular office based working (in Shepherds Bush, as well as travel across London) as determined by service requirements and as circumstances allow).

We welcome and encourage applications from women of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, Minority and Ethnic communities.

We provide clinical supervision, access to an on-going CPD programme and the opportunity to work in a leading multi-cultural feminist organisation. WGN’s employee benefits include: 3% pension contribution, enhanced leave entitlement and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 24th January 2022.

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 31st January 2022.

This post is subject to satisfactory reference and DBS Checks.

WGN is an equal opportunities employer. The above post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9 Part 1.

Women and Girls Network (WGN) is looking for two experienced and dynamic Hub Caseworkers to join our highly successful Advice Service.

As a Hub Caseworker you will provide one-off and short term emotional, practical and advocacy support for self-identifying women, girls and non-binary people who have experienced any form of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). You will be providing advice, information and support over the phone and via our web-chat and linking survivors with support that is right for them. You will also provide consultation and advice to professionals who are working with cases involving VAWG.

The Advice team work from a woman-centred, trauma informed and survivor led integrated approach, ensuring individualised support that is rooted in empowerment and best practice. The work is delivered through a commitment to an anti-oppressive, feminist framework that strives to address additional barriers and meet the diverse range of survivors needs, understanding the specific support needs of each survivor. We are passionate about social justice and being part of dismantling systems and structures which oppress survivors. These posts play a key part in helping us identify current issues affecting survivors in London and opportunities for change.

The ideal candidates will be experienced in providing support, have an excellent insight into the needs of survivors of VAWG and be innovative. This is a unique opportunity to join one of the leading specialist VAWG organisations within the women sector, and play a pivotal role in the development and delivery of a service which improves responses, access and support to survivors in London. If you have the required skills then we would love to hear from you.

This role will initially predominately involve remote working, evolving to involve regular office based working (in Shepherds Bush, as well as travel across London) as determined by service requirements and as circumstances allow).

We welcome and encourage applications from women of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, Minority and Ethnic communities.

We provide clinical supervision, access to an on-going CPD programme and the opportunity to work in a leading multi-cultural feminist organisation. WGN’s employee benefits include: 3% pension contribution, enhanced leave entitlement and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 24th January 2022.

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 31st January 2022.

These posts are subject to satisfactory reference and DBS checks.

WGN is an equal opportunities employer. The above posts are exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

Artsadmin is looking for a Finance Manager to support the Head of Finance in managing the charity’s finances. They will ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the finance processes and support informed decision-making through monthly monitoring and reporting to Head of Finance, Executive and Artistic Directors (joint CEOs).  The role’s principal tasks include preparing budgets, forecasts, commentaries, analyses and financial statements, payroll management and bank reconciliations.

This is a new, full-time post with scope to really make a difference to a well-regarded arts charity. Artsadmin is a company of creative people working with artists to develop and make performance projects for local, national and international audiences in a variety of places and contexts. This is an exciting time to join us as we embark on the next chapter of our work, updating our artistic programme, refreshing our brand and reviewing our connections to our local area of Aldgate East.  

The successful candidate will be a self-starter with demonstrable experience of working and helping to drive change within a finance function and of building relationships with non-finance stakeholders. They will have strong analytical, communication and organisational skills, be outcome-focused and either have, or be pursuing, a professional accountancy qualification, or qualified by experience.

Salary: £30,000-£35,000 per annum, depending on experience

Deadline for applications: 12pm on 27 January 2022. 

First interviews: w/c 7 February 2022

Type of contract: Permanent, full-time 

Hours of work: 40 hours per week including a paid lunch hour. Office hours are usually 10am – 6pm Monday to Friday. Flexible working available.  
Location: Flexible between office and home working 

Holidays: 20 days plus 8 statutory holidays and additional winter break

Staff benefits: 

• Pension scheme with Royal London

• Subsidised Bike Purchase 

• Travel Card / Season Ticket Loan 

• HSF Health Plan 

• Life Assurance at four times annual salary 

• Group Income Replacement Scheme 

• Childcare Salary Sacrifice Scheme 

About us

Community Advice Works is a charity based in South East London that provides advice and advocacy to those that need it. Our Advice Team provides a specialist advice service to those in the London Borough of Lewisham. The team has built a strong reputation within the borough for providing high quality, independent, person-centred welfare and housing advice. We also have our Mozaic project at Guys and St Thomas’ Hospital delivering holistic, advocacy support to women experiencing domestic abuse.

About the role

We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic individual with a proven track record of excellent advice & people skills to take on the role of Advice Supervisor/Senior Advisor. This is an excellent role for those who wish to gain experience in leading a team, whilst also still delivering high quality advice. The successful candidate will be part of our Advice Team, delivering high quality generalist advice to Lewisham residents. You will support the Service Manager in line managing staff and volunteers in the Advice Team, and will play a vital role in supporting the advice team to keep on top of changes in legislation across the welfare rights landscape.

The details

The role is anticipated to be 21 hours, spread over Monday – Wednesday (0.6 FTE based on 35-hour per week). However, we are willing to consider other work patterns -– please stipulate your requirements when you apply.

The remuneration package for the role includes a salary of £32,000 (pro rata), pension, and 28 days annual leave (pro rata), rising to 30 days after 3 years continuous service.

To apply

Please apply via our job advert on charity jobs:

The closing date for applications is 7th February 2022.  If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to complete an assessment exercise. This will be completed remotely at some point between 10th & 11th February. Should you be successful in this, you will be invited to interview. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 16th February.

We are an equal opportunities employer and strongly welcome applications from under-represented communities. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to this. If you need any adjustments in order to apply for the role, or at an interview stage, please do not hesitate to ask us at info at 170cp. dot org dot uk. We are more than happy to have a chat with you to accommodate your needs!

Looking for a new challenge? Then, why not look at becoming a Team Manager at The Action Group! We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic candidates to join our management team. 

A background experience in Social Care will be advantageous, but we are happy to receive applications from candidates from different backgrounds that meet our job description requirements. 

• Location: Remote working. 
• Salary: £25,928 – £27,209 per annum.
• Full-time (39 hours per week).

We are looking for a person who is creative, hardworking, and with a positive attitude. The ideal candidate will be committed to breaking down barriers to enable people with a variety of support needs to live fulfilling and independent lives. The purpose of the role of Team Manager is to provide leadership and guidance to our teams of Support Workers who provide person-centered support to adults and children with learning disabilities and other support needs.

You will lead and develop your team, and whilst some aspects of team leadership will be delegated to the Assistant Team Managers, you will retain overall responsibility for team management, staff performance and quality of service standards.

Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to juggle conflicting priorities are essential, and your attention to detail will be second to none. You will work closely with the Development Managers to ensure a consistent and high quality service delivery; and lead by example to maintain a positive and empowering ethos within the team.

Benefits include:

• Pension
• 24/7 employee assistance programme, with access to free legal advice and counselling
• Good annual leave entitlements
• Ongoing support, bespoke training and ongoing development opportunities
• TAG Rewards – our exclusive discounts and savings programme
• Travel time payable where applicable
• Mileage allowance where applicable

The Findhorn Foundation, an internationally renowned centre for spiritual development in
northern Scotland, is inviting applications for a key role in our Philanthropy Team. The role
has tremendous scope to further the Foundation’s mission, its organisational capabilities and
to make a difference in the world, by raising the income that we require to fund our work.
This is a special opportunity for someone looking to make an impact within a spiritually
oriented, mission-driven work environment. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, you will
contribute fully to the development and delivery of the Foundation’s fundraising strategy and
initiatives. If you share our values, have the required professional skills, and want to further
your personal development, then please read on.

PURPOSE:

Maximise income growth from our individual supporters, in line with our vision, purpose,
mission and ‘Common Ground’ principles.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Philanthropy Manager (Individual Giving) is responsible for managing the design, delivery and evaluation of the foundation’s approach to individual giving; growing the foundation’s unrestricted income portfolio; and, supporting co-workers, focalisers, stewards, trustees, and partners to engage proactively with individual donors.

1. Manage the design, delivery, and evaluation of the foundation’s approach to individual giving (40% of time)

• Develop and deliver the foundation’s unrestricted income strategy and annual plans

• Lead the drafting, submission and uploading of individual giving communications, including on social media, and manage appropriate responses as required

• Attend donor and other networking events as needed

• Ensure that feedback and learning from our approach to individual giving is shared and acted on across the Foundation.

      2. Grow the Foundation’s unrestricted income portfolio (40% of time)

• Research new funding opportunities, and build open, transparent, and trusting relations with new individual donors

• Monitor and track the progress of individual donors, supporting them to become higher-value, more regular and legacy givers

• Monitor and track individual income growth, reporting progress and learning to the Head of Philanthropy each month.

      3. Support co-workers, focalisers, stewards, trustees, and partners to engage proactively with individual donors (20% of            time)

• Alert respective focalisers/stewards to potential opportunities and ensure relevant teams are mobilised to deliver high quality solicitations in a timely manner

• Increase awareness among co-workers, focalisers, stewards, trustees, and partners about their role in individual giving and accompany them when engaging with high-value individual donors

• Coordinate fundraising campaigns in collaboration with other departments

For more information please go to the additional documents section to view the job description and Common Ground, the code of conduct we aim to live by.

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter of no more than two pages indicating how you fit the requirements.

Closing date: 9am Monday 31st January

Community Manager

Home based, remote working 

35 hours per week

As a Community Development Manager in the income and partnerships team, you will be joining a team which is focused on delivering:

• The development of both on and offline communities which will provide an important channel through which to market fundraising products
• Developing and delivering a UK-wide community fundraising product
• Recruitment and training of fundraising volunteers
• Collaboration across the organisation to support their objectives as well as your own

You will be an experienced community fundraiser, excellent at inspiring external audiences and supporting them to raise money or to buy into existing fundraising products.  Within your organisation, you are excellent at collaborating with colleagues and working as part of a team to push boundaries.  Your tenacity helps you to stay focused and you are driven by targets.  Your experience allows you to build believable targets and your creativity and grounding allows you to deliver new ideas driven by insights. 

This is a critical role in the delivery of the RNID’s new strategy.  You will be responsible for developing on and offline communities to engage with the organisation in traditional community fundraising ways but also developing community as an important channel to market existing RNID fundraising products. Crucially you will work with our flagship UK-wide service to help recruit an army of volunteers who are delivering the services and identifying and training those who will fundraise.

We’re the UK’s largest deaf charity making life fully inclusive for deaf people and those with hearing loss or tinnitus. Together, we campaign for an inclusive society. We connect people to practical advice and pioneer new treatments.

We’re putting digital front and centre of what we do. It is the best way to reach more of the 1 in 5 adults in the UK who are deaf or have hearing loss and the 1 in 8 with tinnitus.

Communication is a basic human need. Yet most of us know someone who struggles to communicate through hearing loss. It can cause substantial harm to friendships, family relationships, confidence, employability, mental health and life chances.

The RNID (formerly Action on Hearing Loss) is the UK’s largest charity for the 11 million people in the UK who confront deafness, tinnitus and hearing loss every day. Established in 1911, we help people to take control of their lives and live the life they choose, removing the barriers standing in their way. We give people support and care, develop technology and treatments, and campaign for equality. 

We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.

Closing date: 30 January 2022.

Interview date: 4 to 7 February 2022.

This is a fantastic opportunity within the Project, your role will be based within our newly refurbished Centre where you will manage a caseload of service users who may have complex needs and challenging behaviour. You will provide Advice, Guidance and information (IAG) to vulnerable adults and holistic support to address their needs within a psychologically informed environment.
Part of your role will also include Coordinating and facilitating our Drop-in Service for rough sleepers, providing them with a range of services including food provision; laundry; showers; clothing and nurses clinics.

You will have the opportunity to be part of a service which will really make a difference to women’s lives and have the privilege to see them grow in confidence and skills.

The successful candidate will:
• Have working experience of supporting clients with Mental Health and/or Complex Needs.
• Have experience of providing Advice, Guidance and information (IAG) to vulnerable adults.
• Possess excellent communication and time management skills.
• Be willing and able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the women.

Salary

£28,386 per annum.

Hours

40 hours/week. Working on shift-based rota which includes early, late, night and weekends.

Pension

Church Army is an auto enrolment employer. If you are eligible for pension contributions, you will be enrolled in to a qualifying scheme and minimum pension contributions will be made by the employer.

Annual Leave

28 days per annum, rising by 1 day per year to a maximum of 33 days, inclusive of 8 bank holidays. As the project works on a 24/7 basis, you will be required to work some bank holidays.

Contract

Open-Ended, Full-Time

DBS

An enhanced DBS check required and compliance with Church Army’s safeguarding policies. Safeguarding training will be required.

Occupational Requirement

*Positions are exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

Physical requirement: The Marylebone Project is based over two sites, 100m apart, and the job regularly involves walking throughout and between both sites. The Bradbury House site is a listed building, over six floors, with only five having lift access. The postholder must be able to access all areas of the Project, and may be required to do so quickly in the event of an emergency. There is also a requirement to travel across London for work related purposes. The ability to undertake these physical aspects of the role and to carry smaller items are required as essential.

Closing Date

Friday 4th February 2022 at 08:00 am.

Interviews

Wednesday 16th February 2022.

More info

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