Business Development Officer

Based at FSC Central Services (Shrewsbury, Shropshire) or an FSC Learning Location please visit our website

£23,045 - £26,299 per annum

Full Time, Permanent

Field Studies Council is one of the UK’s leading providers of outdoor environmental education. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Field Studies Council (FSC).

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Officer who will Support FSC colleagues in researching and developing potential new areas of business

Working under the direction of the Business Development Manager and in line with FSC’s new business strategy, this is a key operational role which will have day-to-day responsibility for business development, identifying new opportunities for growth in both new and existing markets; designing attractive products to take to the intended market; undertaking sales activity to boost the occupancy and financial returns delivered in each of the FSC’s locations. 

Due to the nature of the role you will be required to travel to our various locations as well as other venues across the UK.  This may occasionally be abroad therefore involving some overnight stays.

To be successful in this key role you will have experience in a similar Business Development role, a successful track record of achieving sales growth in both B2C and B2B markets. Candidates should have experience of developing and adjusting products based on the analysis of competitors products, sales performance, and customer feedback and an understanding of the specialist leisure travel and hospitality industry in the UK

A positive attitude to new business generation and Strong interpersonal skills, and a good instinct for business are essential to the position. You will have an interest in and an understanding of the charity and commercial market.

We want to create a world where everyone feels connected to the environment, so that they can enjoy the benefits it gives and makes choices that help protect it – especially now when our planet is facing issues such as climate change and loss of biodiversity.

As an Investors in People charity, we realise that to achieve our vision we need diverse teams of staff who have a wide range of skills, a real passion for the work of the charity and a pride in their role within it. No matter what role you perform at the FSC, everyone can make a difference and every role is vital to delivering our mission and vision…if this inspires you, we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 5th January 2021

Interview Date: W/c 11th or W/c 18th January 2021

CARERS SUPPORT ADVISOR

Hours: 22 hours, 3 days per week (One of your working days will be Monday or Friday)

Salary: £22,269 per annum (FTE for 37 hours a week) £13,241 (pro rata 22 hours).

We are looking for a reliable and committed person to be part of our team providing information, advice and emotional support to carers.  You will need to work collaboratively with colleagues and other organisations to achieve this.  Experience of providing such support is essential and prior working with carers desirable.

This role is based mainly in our Hertford office (in line with Government Covid guidelines) and will be working with a team of nine Carers Support Advisors and volunteers. Telephone caseload work is primarily undertaken from the office, with some remote home working. 

Part of the role will also include undertaking talks and presentations to both promote and raise awareness of the service and our organisation.  You will need to be prepared to travel and undertake various duties supporting carers in the community including supporting Carers in Hertfordshire’s Hubs and Forums which continue to be developed. 

You will be required to manage and prioritise your workload, work independently and record information, including using our in-house database, for which training will be provided. 

You should be confident in speaking with a wide range of people at any level.  As a number of calls we receive are from distressed people, you will need to have emotional resilience and be able to remain calm under pressure. 

The information and carer planning service is continuing to develop and broaden its role for carers so this is an exciting time to be joining the team and the organisation.  We are looking for keen, enthusiastic new staff to further enhance the service.

Closes: Monday 4th January 2021, at 9am.

Interview: Wednesday 13th January 2021 – in person at Hertford Office (In line with COVID restrictions).

Have you got a track record of event planning, community fundraising, digital or on line fundraising and want to do it for an award winning charity that is tackling homelessness amongst young people? We need someone who is creative, hard working, great with people, organised, works to deadlines, great team player and enthusiastic. Backup do not do aggressive fundraising, we thrive on organic growth by developing and maintaining great relationships with people. You will be able to pitch new ideas for events/fundraisers and deliver the ones selected and continue the ones that have worked well for us previously i.e. Gala Ball, Sleepout, Ladies Lunch etc.

PAPYRUS is the national UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.

DESIGNATION Administration Officer (London)

HOURS               36 per week (some planned unsocial hours)

SALARY SCP Range 4 - 6 (£18,426 - £19,171) + 17.5% London weighting
+ 5% pension contribution

LOCATION London Office

RESPONSIBLE TO Regional Manager (London)

PURPOSE OF POST

To provide administrative support to PAPYRUS’ London office in particular, responding, monitoring and recording all enquiries, assisting in preparation for training courses, events and workshops, supporting and working closely with other Team Members.  The post offers an exciting opportunity to learn and develop new knowledge and skills in a wide range of areas. As a small team in a growing organisation, team members are expected to be flexible, reliable, and hard-working, to be a team player able to use initiative and seek solutions when required.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Regional Manager, PAPYRUS Staff and Volunteers, Board of Trustees; and PAPYRUS Press Office

Please read through the job description and person specificationon our website in full before applying. Once completed please send your application form to our HR department. Please do not send your CV as this will not be considered as part of your application.

PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding and requires all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, an enhanced DBS check is required for this appointment.

PAPYRUS is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from black and ethnic minority candidates due to under representation within our organisation.

Rewilding Britain is at an exciting stage of its development. We're a small but growing charity, with just over five full-time equivalent staff and a strong, committed and experienced group of seven trustees. 

We are looking for up to 3 additional trustees who will strengthen the board through their governance experience, their diverse skills and perspectives and their enthusiasm for rewilding.

We're currently focused on:

• creating The Rewilding Network, Britain’s first learning and action network for rewilders, to upscale rewilding across Britain’s land and seas and accelerate the scale and pace of nature’s recovery. 

• calling for an ambitious vision for ‘climate corridors’ which acts to inspire, expand, enhance, and connect rewilding and nature-enhancing land and marine uses across 30% of Britain by 2030 for the benefit of people, nature and climate.

What can you bring?

This is an exciting opportunity to do something that really makes a difference. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for rewilding and the natural world and ideally has:

• Significant experience of governance in any sector. Familiarity with non-profit organisations is desirable but not essential. We would also be interested in any experience of leading / chairing boards.

• Experience of working with small organisations going through rapid growth. 

• A collaborative approach to working with trustees, staff and partner organisations.

• Ability to contribute up to one to two days a month, including four one-day trustee meetings a year, usually in London, plus a two-day review meeting/field trip.

• We're keen to appoint those with particular knowledge and experience, including:

  • a land manager, including insights to grow the Rewilding Network;

  • experience of the marine sector as a key part of our broad scope for rewilding;

  • a representative from (preferably living in) Scotland with an in-depth understanding of the Scottish context as it affects rewilding.

  • an understanding of the business/enterprise sector, particularly relating to technology and data.

  • significant financial experience to provide a depth of expertise on the Board.

  • We are committed to equal opportunities and are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under-represented on the board and the wider environment movement.

What you can expect

• Participation in a stimulating, rapidly changing and vital field that aims to have a major impact on the UK’s biodiversity and rural economy and contribute towards efforts to combat climate change.

• The opportunity to make a real difference for people and nature by helping the overall governance of the organisation.

• The opportunity to work with other trustees and senior managers to shape the strategy and development of a young organisation.

What we're looking for:

• Extra advice and support on the areas listed above.

• An ability to ask challenging questions and bring fresh thinking to the board.

• An extra source of independent advice.

• An increased diversity of perspectives and experiences. 

In addition to the formal meeting requirements, we hope that trustees become actively involved with wider endeavours as committed supporters of our aims and ambitions

Looking for an exciting Trustee role where you can make a real difference?

At Talkback we enable everyone with autism or a learning disability to lead the fulfilling lives that they want and to actively contribute to their local community.

Our organisation began 22 years ago to provide people with a learning disability with a voice that was listened to.  Now we are a highly successful organisation that delivers a wide range of projects, diversifying and developing over the years in response to the changing needs of people with a learning disability as well as the requirements of local and national government and legislation. We work primarily across Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Reading.

Talkback has adapted and survived through difficult financial times and through the current pandemic, ensuring that the people we work with continue to be supported using new and innovative ways to offer services.

We are now looking for new trustees from a business and a social care background with skills in risk management, marketing and/or technology.  Board meetings are held  4 times per year with an additional session to review our strategy. Most Board members will also be members of one of our sub-committees and all Board members are invited to attend activities like our drama productions or sports sessions. You will be offered a full Induction into the organisation and appropriate training.

If you are interested in this voluntary role, please contact Monica Vicol by following the 'Apply here' button.

Closing date: Wednesday 9th December 

Interviews to be arranged at a mutually convenient time

Safeguarding Statements

‘Talkback is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults with care and support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.’

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will require a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) and references. Successful applicants will also have to complete a Fit and Proper Person’s Declaration.

We are expanding our Board and are looking to appoint two exceptional individuals.  For one of the two appointments we are looking for an individual who will act as the Chair of the Finance and Remuneration Committee, so for this appointment the requisite skills and experience in accountancy, audit, strategic financial management and governance are essential.

We are actively encouraging nominations and applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures. 

Please visit the Global Witness website for more information about the role and to discover how to nominate someone or apply for this exciting opportunity.  The closing date for nominations or applications is 5pm GMT on 24 December 2020.

MANAGER / FUNDRAISER FOR HEAD INJURED PEOPLE IN CHESHIRE (HIP)

22.5 HOURS A WEEK, SALARY £25,000 - £27,000 PRO RATA (Actual Salary £15,000 - £16,200 per annum)

We are seeking a Manager / Fundraiser to lead our small local charity. The successful applicant will be responsible for; the day to day management of all aspects of the charity, organising and attending events for members, building successful relationships with key sponsors and supporters, plus ensuring the charity’s longer term sustainability through fundraising initiatives.

Candidates must; possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be able to work independently and flexibly, manage a significant workload and limited budget set against targets and deadlines, be creative with social media and have a strong team ethic. You need an ability to forge excellent relationships with members, volunteers, prospective donors and stakeholders.

You will play an important part in improving the wellbeing of our members who have an acquired brain injury (and/or their carers/family) and will have frequent and direct contact with our members at coffee mornings, social activities and trips. You will have a significant degree of autonomy on how you plan and organise your working time, will be supported by a board of trustees, will be closely involved in developing the charity into the future.

This position will require travel within the geographical area of Cheshire and include some evening and weekend working where necessary. A full clean driving license and access to a car is essential. The post is currently based at the HIP office in Ellesmere Port, however there are opportunities for remote working.

For all enquires and a full job description please contact Edie Jardine, Operational Manager at the email address included. We are happy to talk to you informally before applying.

CV’s should be submitted to Edie Jardine, Operational Manager, HIP in Cheshire, Stanlaw Abbey Business Centre, Dover Drive, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 9BF or viathe email address included.

For more information on HIP in Cheshire please visit our website and/or Facebook. 

Closing date: Friday 18th December 2020  at 5 p.m.

This is a really exciting time to join Girlguiding. With nearly half a million members we are the largest charity dedicated to girls and young women in the UK, and one of the largest and leading youth charities. We are on a mission to amplify the voices of girls and young women, so they can champion change in their own lives and the wider world; to build strong partnerships that can increase our reach and impact; and to increase the support we offer our 100,000 amazing adult volunteers who deliver incredible experiences to young people across the UK every week. We have recently agreed our 2020+ strategy and begun a process of significant change: transforming the organisation so it can meet the challenges of the future by putting young people and volunteers at the heart of our organisation.

2020 has been a challenging one for Girlguiding units, and we know that some will be very concerned about having the money they need to carry on into 2021.  We’ve secured funding from the Pear’s Foundation and Children In Need to offer grants to some units.  Some of the funding must be spent by units by the end of March.  We’re urgently recruiting two finance roles to support  the grant making to the units that need them the most. Later in the year we will be upgrading our electronic payment processes and these two roles will support the finance team during the testing and roll out.

We’re looking for someone with experience of managing a small grants scheme to establish the process for making the grants.  This includes one scheme open to units for application and one that directly targets units in areas of deprivation.  You’ll work with stakeholders across Girlguiding to make sure the money gets out to units where it can most benefit girls and young women, ensuring that all the grant criteria are met.

Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Girlguiding is proud to be part of the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a member of Time to Change. While Girlguiding’s young members may be women only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We are committed to supporting our staff to achieve a good work-life balance and offer flexible working options wherever we reasonably can. Girlguiding is a COVID secure employer, providing support for all employees during the current pandemic. All staff are required to carry out our online health and safety training and complete a DSE risk assessment to ensure we can provide the support you require.

It is important that you submit all of the above documents with your CV, including the declaration form, supporting statement and diversity questionnaire. We will consider only those applications that include these completed documents.

We ask that you submit your CV and supporting information as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close vacancies at any time, when we have received sufficient applications. 

Interviews will be held remotely during the pandemic.

We are looking for a self motivated and organised Administrator helping to provide a professional service to Life Centre clients and staff, working primarily in the Crawley area. 

Possessing excellent IT and organisational skills, you will be responsible for the smooth running of our Client support, taking care of not just clients but all administration that comes with that. The successful applicant will need to have good organisational/people skills and the ability to multi-task.

Life Centre is a Christian Charity providing counselling services to survivors of rape and sexual abuse.

Regional Fundraiser (Worksop and North Nottinghamshire)

Part-time 18.75 hours per week (job share)

£25,809 - £27,388 pro rata

About us

At Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice we care for children and young adults with life-shortening and life-threatening conditions. We are currently supporting around 250 families both in our hospice and in family homes.

Our support services are wide ranging and bespoke to each family including end of life treatment and care, respite short breaks, counselling, sibling support groups, music therapy, home visits and much much more.  It costs more than £5.1m to keep our doors open for families across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, North Lincolnshire and Chesterfield and Derbyshire. We receive around 15% of our funding from government sources.

Our team of passionate fundraisers work across the communities we serve to generate funds to help children and families make memories they’ll always treasure. We are the only children’s hospice in South Yorkshire, and each and every penny our team raises helps us to put smiles on the faces of the families in our care. As well as touching our supporters’ hearts, our exciting, high-profile fundraising campaigns make a real difference to families who too often have nowhere else to turn.

If you want to help change lives while having plenty of fun along the way, we’d love to hear from you.

The opportunity 

We are seeking a Regional Fundraiser to become the joint face of the Worksop and North Nottinghamshire catchment areas.

This is a key role that will see you represent Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice in the Worksop and North Nottinghamshire region by promoting and building awareness of the charity, working within a Corporate and Community environment to raise income and build strong relationships with our supporters.

The requirements

To be successful, you will work within the area to offer campaigns and activities that engage our donors, whilst positively supporting their donor journey. 

You will also have a strong understanding of the fundraising sector and a track record in income generation or have experience of working in the sales industry. Furthermore, we will look to you to positively sell and promote our key campaigns and initiatives to a diverse audience.

This is an exciting new opportunity for someone looking to broaden their fundraising experience, working within a region to build on the already strong brand of Bluebell Wood and become a recognised face within this area. 

In return

We recognise that our staff team are our greatest asset. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 33 days’ annual leave with the option to buy and sell
• Sick pay
• Health Care Cash Back Scheme
• Free counselling sessions
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Enhanced paternity pay
• Enhanced parental bereavement leave
• Compassionate leave
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Training & Development
• Investment in your wellbeing
• Free parking on main site
• Free drinks and subsidised meals
• Time off in lieu
• Uniform

To apply

For informal enquiries, please contact Samantha Wood, Head of Fundraising, as detailed on our website which can be reached via the Apply button.

Previous candidates need not apply.

Closing date: 4th January 2021.

Shortlisting date: 12th/13th January 2021.

Interviews: 19th - 22nd January 2021.

Manchester Mind believes that everyone has value, something to offer, and that everyone deserves to be supported in their mental health needs and we have a part to play in that.

We do this by providing a range of services across Manchester to young people and adults. A valuable part of this work has been the provision of services to children and young people from our offices in Levenshulme. The holistic mix of services delivered includes advice, volunteering, mentoring, peer support and counselling. An important part of this work is enabling young people to be involved in all aspects of the services, from design and development to delivery.

Our work is guided by our values of:

Openness  |  Belonging  |  Strength  |  Collaboration

The Peer-Led Services Team Leader is a key role in ensuring that young people are involved in a meaningful way that leads to feeling accepted, understood and able to contribute, and to improved mental health outcomes.

We would like to work with someone who is experienced, dynamic and passionate about being able to develop this element of our service for children and young people.

Position: Peer-Led Service Team Leader (Maternity Cover)

Salary: £29,636

Hours: 35 hours per week

Funding guaranteed until the end of June 2021

The skills and knowledge that are important to us are:

• Being able to work in an open, supportive and collaborative way.
• Experience of working with young people.
• Experience of working with and developing volunteering services.

You can download the application documents from alongside this listing, or from the Vacancies page of the Manchester Mind website. All applications must be received by 9am, Monday 21st December 2020. Interviews will take place in the New Year.

Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.

Regional Fundraiser (Sheffield)

37.5 hours per week

£25,809 - £27,388 pro rata

About us

At Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice we care for children and young adults with life-shortening and life-threatening conditions. We are currently supporting around 250 families both in our hospice and in family homes.

Our support services are wide ranging and bespoke to each family including end of life treatment and care, respite short breaks, counselling, sibling support groups, music therapy, home visits and much much more.  It costs more than £5.1m to keep our doors open for families across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, North Lincolnshire and Chesterfield and Derbyshire. We receive around 15% of our funding from government sources.

Our team of passionate fundraisers work across the communities we serve to generate funds to help children and families make memories they’ll always treasure. We are the only children’s hospice in South Yorkshire, and each and every penny our team raises helps us to put smiles on the faces of the families in our care. As well as touching our supporters’ hearts, our exciting, high-profile fundraising campaigns make a real difference to families who too often have nowhere else to turn.

If you want to help change lives while having plenty of fun along the way, we’d love to hear from you.

The opportunity 

We are seeking a Regional Fundraiser to become the face of the Sheffield catchment area.

This is a key role that will see you represent Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice by promoting and building awareness of the charity, working within a Corporate and Community environment to raise income and build strong relationships with our supporters.

The requirements

To be successful, you will work within the area to offer campaigns and activities that engage our donors, whilst positively supporting their donor journey. 

You will also have a strong understanding of the fundraising sector and a track record in income generation or have experience of working in the sales industry. Furthermore, we will look to you to positively sell and promote our key campaigns and initiatives to a diverse audience.

This is an exciting new opportunity for someone looking to broaden their fundraising experience, working within a region to build on the already strong brand of Bluebell Wood and become a recognised face within this area. 

In return

We recognise that our staff team are our greatest asset. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 33 days’ annual leave with the option to buy and sell
• Sick pay
• Health Care Cash Back Scheme
• Free counselling sessions
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Enhanced paternity pay
• Enhanced parental bereavement leave
• Compassionate leave
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Training & Development
• Investment in your wellbeing
• Free parking on main site
• Free drinks and subsidised meals
• Time off in lieu
• Uniform

To apply

For informal enquiries, please contact Samantha Wood, Head of Fundraising, as detailed on our website which can be reached via the Apply button.

Previous candidates need not apply.

Closing date: 4th January 2021.

Shortlisting date: 12th/13th January 2021.

Interviews: 19th - 22nd January 2021.

Oxfordshire has a cutting edge youth sector full of grassroots leaders wanting to give young people the space and support needed to be the best and happiest they can be. Our organisation provides both direct delivery through our supported housing services and an innovative Young Leadership scheme, the first of its kind in the UK, and through providing holistic support to the frontline organisations, so that they have everything they need to be delivering high impact work that is grounded in best practice, safeguarding and youth work.

Job Purpose
You will collaboratively lead on administration for Oxfordshire Youth, including organizational, DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service), Trusts and office administration, plus other administration for the CEO and OY Trustee Board.
We are looking for someone who has excellent communication, organisational and IT skills. You will have exceptional attention to detail and be accurate and meticulous in your work.
You will bring an enthusiastic and proactive approach to teamwork; the ability to prioritise workload and having a flexible, adaptable attitude will be needed in this busy role.
Passionate about quality and always organised in your approach, you will be eager to make a lasting contribution to this dynamic and forward-thinking team.

Our commitment to Inclusion and Diversity
OY is striving to build a team that is truly inclusive. We warmly welcome applications from marginalised groups, particularly people of colour, trans and non-binary people and disabled people. Your potential to learn and grow in the role is important to us, so even if you don’t have 100% of what we are asking for, we want to hear from you. Appointment will be made on merit alone.