Praxis is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity supporting migrants in crisis or at-risk, ensuring that their essential human needs are met and that they are able to overcome the barriers they face. We have more than 35 years of experience working with migrant communities, and in 2019 we supported around 2,000 people through expert legal advice, housing and peer support. Our holistic approach supports people away from a point of crisis and destitution towards safety, economic independence, social engagement and greater emotional wellbeing.

You will have experience in providing high quality administrative support to the CEO, trustees and senior managers.  You will play a key role in developing and supporting our charity and strengthening our resource management, administration and governance. This will include the organisation and servicing of trustee and management meetings ensuring effective administration, record keeping, communications and progress tracking. 

This role requires flexibility, initiative and discretion. You should be highly organised and proactive with strong people and communication skills and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 systems, including SharePoint and MS Teams. You should be committed to self-improvement and respond positively to constructive feedback when given, as well as being a committed team player.

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.

For more details about the job and to apply, please complete the application form on our website.

We have a great opportunity for someone with retail experience to join our High Heavens Reuse Team, as a Retail Shop assistant.

At South Bucks Hospice we promote a friendly and supportive working environment. You will be working as part of your local community, making a difference to the lives of those with life limiting illnesses, their families and carers.  

This is a permanent part-time role paying £8.91 per hour, required to work 30 hours per week, over 4 days. You will receive pro-rata 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service plus an employer contributory pension.

Some of the key responsibilities are:

• Create effective relationships with traders to the benefit of South Bucks Hospice;
• Support the management of the feeder site process resulting in quality donation through the appropriate encouragement of the feeder sites;
• Create a positive environment resulting in a working environment that is clean, Quick and successful resolution of all customer queries and complaints and escalate where necessary;
• Greet customers in an effective and timely manner from first engagement through to processing the sale through the till. 100% compliance with cash handling processes;
• Drive the van to facilitate the collection and delivery of donations if required to do so by the Reuse Shop Manager.

Essential requirements:

• Retail experience, ideally in a charity environment preferred;
• Driving license with no endorsements and for insurance purposes over the age of 25;
• Demonstrate a consistent high standard of work and attention to detail;

• Punctual and presentable;

• Willing to learn;

• Effective Communications with colleagues and Management team;

• Calm temperament under pressured conditions;

• Willingness to travel to other locations;

• Customer Service focussed;
• Approachable and accessible;
• Basic computer skills.

Playing a key role in the smooth running of the department and the HR functions across CMS, the Recruitment and HR Assistant will provide support to the Head of HR and operate processes for recruitment, contracts, HR systems and administration.

The post holder will support the attraction, engagement, development and retention of excellent employees and cross team working to fulfil CMS’s global mission. They will work closely with other support services such as finance and ICT to ensure systems and processes are effectively managed, as well as encouraging a climate of collaborative relationship between staff at all levels. 

This is a six months fixed-term, full-time role of 35 hours a week with a starting salary of £24,670–£26,135 per annum, depending on experience, and a generous pension scheme contribution.

It is essential that the post holder is educated to at least A-level with at least two years’ HR administrative/recruitment experience, excellent people skills with a warm approach and experience of database management. It is also a requirement for this post holder to be in sympathy with the aims and values of CMS.

It is a fixed-term role as CMS is going through a strategic review to re-define our purpose and be even more effective in God’s mission.

Further details can be found on the job description and person specification available to download below.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications:

Midnight on Sunday 10 October

Interviews will be held on Monday 18 October 2021 at CMS House, Oxford

As an equal opportunities employer, we particularly welcome applications from individuals from minority groups as they are currently underrepresented within our organisation. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as laid down in the job description and person specification.

We are…

Worthing’s leading social care charity, providing residential care to older people in three homes and a wide range of community‐based services for older people, people living with dementia and people of all ages with learning disabilities.

We are looking for…

A positive and pro-active person to provide support to Guild Care’s marketing and communications function. You will be responsible for updating the website and engaging with audiences on social media. You will assist with the generation of content from around the organisation for use in marketing and communications.

We are looking for someone with confidence to build up relationships with external media, agencies and suppliers and produce materials including drafting copy.

Skills and experience

• Highly proficient with use of digital platforms and Office 365 especially MS Word and Excel
• Very good writing skills including experience in writing copy for digital and printed materials
• Demonstrable ability to manage multiple tasks
• Experience of working for a charity
• Experience of working in a marketing, PR or communications function
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• The ability to cope with multiple tasks
• Adaptable
• Positive
• Commitment to leading on and upholding BELIEF values
• Approachable
• Compassionate and supportive

Location

Head Office but with regular time spent in all service locations

Home working is encouraged for up to 3 days per week

Contract

Initially Fixed Term for 6 months, possibility of permanent role

Salary

Spinal Point 11 - £19,077 per annum to 16 - £21,527 per annum

depending on experience

Hours of Work

35 hours per week

Closing Date

12pm Friday 24 September 2021 (Applications will be shortlisted upon receipt)

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2052

This is a great opportunity for an individual looking to move their finance career forward, with support for training available, depending on the successful applicant’s experience and level of qualifications to date.  The successful candidate will be joining a small, flexible finance team supporting all areas of the charity.

Reports to:  Deputy Finance Director

Hours:  22.5 per week to 30 per week, with flexibility as to split between days

Salary:  £19,000-£23,000 dependant on experience, plus training package.  At the lower salary level we would fund training towards a relevant qualification such as CIMA or ACCA.

Job purpose

Supporting the preparation of management accounts

Key responsibilities

• Recording income on Aqilla, our finance system
• Completing month end processes and assisting in preparing management accounts
• Assisting with the reforecasting and budgeting process

Key Tasks

Immediate:

• Inputting shop income onto the finance system
• Uploading income journals from Excel into our finance system
• Downloading credit card statements, matching to invoices / receipts & entering onto finance system
• Completing some month end processes such as bank account reconciliations and accruals and prepayments
• Preparing and distributing monthly income and expenditure accounts for each area of the charity.
• Preparing monthly reforecast templates
• Holiday cover for other finance tasks – for example entering income on Raiser’s Edge fundraising database, making payments, producing sales invoices, processing purchase invoices.

As role progresses:

• Completing further month end process such as Special Day costs, gifts in kind and investment movements.
• Preparing monthly management accounts.
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations, reconciliation of income to Raisers Edge and reconciliation of special day costs to Raisers Edge.
• Assisting with the reforecasting and budgeting process
• Starting to business partner some parts of the charity

Other Finance Responsibilities

• Helping to supervise finance volunteers.
• Providing ad hoc financial information required by other members of staff.
• From time to time covering work of other staff within the department when they are absent or assist with their work when urgent priorities arise.

General Other

• From time to time attending fundraising events to process, record and safeguard receipts on the day (TOIL will be available if such work is outside normal hours and the attendance is required).
• From time to time, other tasks as requested by the Deputy Finance Director or Finance Director.

Person Specification

Behaviours

• Takes initiative and makes decisions whilst acting within agreed framework and controls
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines
• Engages with other teams and departments in the organisation
• Works successfully as part of a team

Skills and Abilities

• At least A-C or equivalent in GCSE Maths required, further qualification desirable 
• Strong technical skills – ability to transfer easily to our Aqilla financial software
• Strong Excel skills
• Good ability to manage own workload
• Experience within a finance department desirable

General

We offer the following competitive benefits package:

• 25 days annual leave (full-time entitlement)
• Life Assurance and Group Pension Fund
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible Working policy

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Our Vision: young adults with life threatening illness and those close to them are able to take full advantage of what life has to offer.

Our Mission: to provide for young adults with life threatening illness and those close to them the motivation to take full advantage of life through memorable Special Day services.

Our Values: we are caring; we are all about special relationships; we cherish people and time; they are our most precious resource; and we have the courage to imagine otherwise.

ABOUT WILLOW

Willow is the only national charity supporting seriously ill young adults aged 16 to 40 through uplifting and unforgettable Special Day services. Our service enables young people and their families to reconnect and refocus on each other while enjoying an activity of their choosing, creating memories they will all treasure forever.

Each Special Day service provides a positive experience to be shared with a partner, parents, siblings, children or close friends. To date, Willow has provided more than17,500 Special Days for young adults diagnosed with a life-threatening condition such as cancer, motor neurone disease, cystic fibrosis and Huntington’s disease. 

Founded by former Arsenal goalkeeper and TV presenter, Bob Wilson and his wife, Megs, Willow is a lasting memorial to their daughter, Anna, who died of cancer aged 31. Anna’s love of life and the enriching experiences of her own Special Days were the charity’s inspiration.

Admin Assistant

We’re looking for an experienced Admin Assistant to provide administrative support to our Surrey and West Kent Stroke Recovery Service.

Position: Admin Assistant

Location: Home based, U.K Nationwide

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: Circa £17,290 per annum (inner London weighting £3,299 per annum or outer London weighting £1,755 per annum may be applied in accordance to where you live)

Contract: This is a fixed term contract until 31 March 2022. Our services are contracted, we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2022.

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 3 October 2021

Interview Date: 14 October 2021

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic interviews may be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application

The Role

The Admin Assistant will provide comprehensive and professional administrative support to our service in Dorset to include:

• Driving high quality reporting.
• Organising resources for use by the services.
• Excellent customer service.
• Interacting with our clients and customers over the phone and via letters and email.

About You

You will have:

• A proven track record of proactively supporting a team and demonstrable experience in office-based administration.
• Excellent working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• The skills to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Experience of communicating with a range of stakeholders including healthcare professionals.

To fulfil the requirements of the role you must abode within the U.K and have the right to work in the U.K

Please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.

We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.

We’re working to improve the diversity of our team.  Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.

We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. 

Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!

You may have experience in areas such as Admin, Administrator, Administration, Admin Support, Administration Support, Admin Assistant, Administration Assistant, Admin Coordinator, Administration Coordinator, Project Manager, Programme Administrator, Programme Coordinator, Project Administrator, Sales Administrator, Customer Service Administrator, General Administrator, Office Administrator, Process Administrator, Finance Administrator, Financial Administrator.

Who we are:

Age UK Wandsworth (AUKW) is a local, independent charity that works to promote the wellbeing of all older people in the London Borough of Wandsworth. This is a brand new role in our staff team that has been created to support our Business and Finance Leader during an exciting transition period where the organisation is taking on a day centre and introducing new services to help older people with dementia and disabilities. 

What we can offer:

• A warm welcome from our small and friendly team of staff and volunteers and our hypo-allergenic office dog.
• The opportunity to really make a difference to the lives of older people in Wandsworth.
• An experienced and dedicated Business and Finance Manager.
• A busy work place where no day is ever the same.
• You will have the opportunity to make this role your own and we can offer plenty of interesting training opportunities.
• An experienced staff and trustee leadership team who believe in the value of personal and professional development. 

You will have/be:

• Excellent numeracy, mathematical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent English skills, verbal and written.
• Exceptional organisation skills with the ability to calmly and flexibly manage a full and confidential workload and meet deadlines.
• Skills to communicate in an effective, professional and courteous manner with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Skilled use of 365 and Microsoft Office packages and the confidence and ability to learn how to use new packages and databases.
• A problem-solver who can work well independently and in a team.

Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification carefully for all the necessary information about the role. You will need to go to our AUKW website to download an application pack. Only full application packs will be included in shortlisting. Age UK Wandsworth is committed to safeguarding all those in our care. All offers are subject to satisfactory references and DBS check. CVs will not be considered.

During an exciting time to join SolarAid, a position has arisen at SolarAid for an experienced Supporter Care and Admin Assistant reporting to the Supporter Experience Administrator. You will be responsible for the timely and accurate processing of donations, being a first point of contact to supporters and looking after those who engage with SolarAid's activities, as well as having office co-ordination responsibilities. It is a key time for SolarAid as we focus on new ways of engagng supporter and kick-start a new campaign in the Autumn.

Please send your up-to-date CV along with a covering letter or supporting statement telling us how your skills and experience match our requirements. Please also indicate the earliest you would be available to start the role.

Pecan is a highly respected and dynamic Christian charity. We have been working throughout Southwark for 30 years, helping people who face seemingly impassable barriers to find a way through, re-write their futures and flourish. Our strong staff and volunteer team work with the most vulnerable people to transform lives and communities. Our work is founded on our mission, vision and values, and we are committed to showing kindness, raising self-belief and inspiring hope for the future in the individuals we serve.

As Assistant Pantry Manager, you will enable the provision of healthy food to people in our community who would otherwise struggle to feed their family. You will support the Manager to run Peckham Pantry, a pioneering social supermarket, ensuring it meets appropriate safety standard as agreed by all partners. You will manage St Luke’s Pantry which runs only once a week and manage all the Peckham Pantry Ambassadors.

When working for Pecan, you can expect to become a valued member of a diverse and supportive team. In addition to a place in our 30-year legacy, you will receive a generous holiday allowance, pension contribution and life assurance cover. You can also expect regular team meetings and social opportunities, and a variety of other benefits.

We want to hear from you if you:

• Have a passion for social justice
• Are people focused
• Have a background in retail or customer service

Main Responsibilities:

• Volunteer (ambassador) management
• Pantry management
• Project development and evaluation
• Promotional activity

Key Requirements (specific skills, qualifications required):

• Experience of managing staff or volunteers
• Retail experience – preferably at a supervisory level
• Able to work evening and weekends on rota
• Full Driving Licence with maximum of 3 points (aged 25-29) or 6 points (aged 30+) and no recent major driving violations, convictions or accidents

Desirable knowledge/expertise

• Experience in the voluntary or community sector
• An effective networker
• Experience of working across a spectrum of church cultures and types
• Knowledge of the food poverty sector

Please read the job description before applying. To apply please submit a CV and covering letter (max 2 pages). In the covering letter please address these questions:
 

1. Why do you want to work for the Pantry?
2. What Is your experience of managing volunteers?
3. How do you meet our person specification?
4. Anything else you would like to tell us?

Closing Date: Tuesday 28th September 2021, 9am
Interview Date: Week of Monday 27th September 2021, Details TBC

• 16 hours per week – to be worked over 3 days

• £9,027 per year (based on a full time salary of £21,157)

• Permanent contract

• Based in Beckenham

Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind is a highly regarded local charity, helping people to be mentally healthy and working together with those experiencing mental health problems and dementia to improve their quality of life. With an annual turnover of £5M, over 150 staff and 200 volunteers, we are one of the largest charities in the Mind network

This is a new role to support our Facilities Manager to ensure that the premises across which we operate are fit for purpose and comply with Health & Safety regulations. 

You should have a knowledge or interest in facilities, be organised, practically minded and willing to get stuck in with whatever needs doing.

The role will require travel across the three boroughs of Bromley, Lewisham and Greenwich.  There will be the occasional requirement for weekend working. 

Staff benefits include a matched contribution pension scheme, 25 days' holiday (pro-rata, rising with service), quality supervision and training opportunities. See our website for more reasons to work for Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind.

We recognise the importance of having a diverse and inclusive work force, and would therefore particularly welcome applications from the following, currently under-represented, groups:

• People from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds

• Young people

• Disabled people

• People with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities

BLG Mind is committed to meeting the reasonable adjustments of disabled people.

BLG Mind always welcomes applications from people with lived experience of mental health problems. 

Closing date: Sunday 26 September (11:59pm)

Likely Interview date: Thursday 7 October 

Please apply via our website

At Thames Reach we are committed to helping homeless and vulnerable people to live in decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives. Our vision is to end street homelessness and our aim is to achieve the highest standards of effectiveness in service delivery to vulnerable people.

We are currently recruiting an Assistant Support Worker in our East Surrey Outreach team. This is an exciting opportunity to join this service, supporting both new and more complex rough sleepers to move away from the streets and access and sustain accommodation and support.  The team work across 4 councils in the region – Epsom and Ewell, Mole Valley, Reigate and Banstead and Tandridge – and work closely with housing departments in each council to ensure there is a prompt and effective response to rough sleeping.

With the help of our experienced senior staff and management, you will be supported and trained to use your strong communication and creative problem-solving skills. You will receive regular support from experienced staff, who will both guide your work and encourage and facilitate your personal development.

As Assistant Outreach Support Worker you will:

• Provide a response to referrals we receive across the 4 councils
• Facilitate drop-in sessions at local services working with homeless people
• Support our clients with practical tasks that will enable them to move off of the streets or sustain accommodation
• Directly support clients, identifying activities that will assist in their journey towards recovery and away from life on the streets
• Maintain and support links with community programmes and resources
• Ensure that all work is recorded and monitored.

And have:

• A commitment to providing a high standard of service
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Honesty, reliability and a mature and thoughtful approach to equal opportunities and diversity in service provision
• The ability to learn and an enthusiasm for training and acquiring new skills
• A responsive and flexible approach to the needs of the team and clients.

As this service covers a wide area we require applications from people with a driving license and access to their own transport. Whilst the majority of your working hours will fall within normal office hours there is a requirement to carry out some late and early shifts in order to engage with rough sleepers who might be difficult to locate during the day.

As well as a great working environment, we also offer:

• Support to develop your case working skills and specialist knowledge.
• 6.5% employer & 1.5% employee contributory pension scheme, tuition aid and role-specific training.
• 29 days holiday and 8 paid bank holidays.

Thames Reach is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and celebrate diversity. We welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their history of homelessness, sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

Closing Date: 3rd October 2021 

To apply please visit our website. 

For over 35 years, School-Home Support has been working with children, families and schools to break the cycle of poor school attendance, low educational attainment, anti social behaviour, crime, low paid or no job, generation after generation.

School-Home Support gets children and young people back into school, ready to learn. Whatever it takes.

Finance Assistant
Location: Head office (London E15) with opportunity for some home working if desired (minimum 3 days in office)
Contract: Full year, permanent
Hours: Full time (37.5hrs per week), Mon-Fri  
Salary: £23,921.26 to £26,960.64 pa according to experience
Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus Bank holiday leave, pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme

The holder of this post will work independently to provide effective project fund finance controls and reporting alongside the effective and efficient administration. Essential to this role is the ability to work accurately and confidently with spreadsheets, accounting software (SAGE) and ideally have knowledge of inputting financial data into CRMs (Salesforce).

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for purchases and funds controls and will support the Finance Manager with data entry and tracking of Project funds and other ad hoc finance administrative tasks.

The successful candidate must be a confident communicator and have the ability to work independently and accurately.

Main areas of responsibility for this role include:

• Project fund accounting and reporting
• Financial and Management Accounts regular tasks
• Petty Cash, Credit Card and Bank account related tasks
• Purchase Ledger and Credit Control

Closing date for applications: Sunday 3 October at 11.59pm
Interviews will be during: w/c 11 October 2021

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the job description and complete the application process. 

School-Home Support is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

School-Home Support takes very seriously the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

No agencies please.

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated, and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) to support our Head of Talent in delivering the organisation’s talent strategy and learning and development portfolio. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day support of our training courses, dealing with queries from colleagues and suppliers, monitoring, and updating of our learning management system and L&D reporting. You will also coordinate key talent management activities.

To succeed in this role, you will be a natural self-starter, who is able to grasp information quickly, and plan and manage your time with minimal supervision. Effective communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with people at all levels, both internally and externally, are important to the success of this role. Basic project management skills and working with a learning management system are advantageous as is a desire to learn and develop new skills.

Closing date: 5pm, Friday, 1 October 2020.

Interview date: Wednesday, 13 October 2020 via video conferencing.

We are normally based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London but while our office is closed, this role will work from home or from wherever makes you happy.We are expecting to move to a hybrid approach (part home/part office based) when our office reopens.

We particularly welcome applications from LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at Unicef UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

Events Fundraising Assistant

- 37.5 hours per week

Type - Permanent contract

Based – The role is based at CCC-Wirral however will require attendance in CCC-Liverpool at least once per week

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s leading providers of non-surgical cancer treatment, caring for a population of 2.4 million people across Cheshire & Merseyside, North Wales, the Isle of Man and parts of Lancashire.

Our flagship specialist cancer hospital in Liverpool opened in June 2020, supported by our hospital on the Clatterbridge Health Park in Wirral providing outpatient cancer treatment and supportive care, and our radiotherapy treatment centre on the Aintree Hospital site.

Together, working across three sites and operating specialist chemotherapy clinics in four of Merseyside’s district hospitals, we are able to deliver a comprehensive range of inpatient care, advanced radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other systemic anti-cancer therapies including gene therapies and immunotherapies. We also deliver a pioneering Treatment at Home and Work service; are the only facility in the UK providing low-energy proton beam therapy to treat rare eye cancers.

Working with leading experts from The University of Liverpool and the Cancer Research UK Liverpool Cancer Trials Unit we strive to stay at the forefront of novel treatments and techniques to deliver more effective and personalised treatments than ever before.

The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity is growing and we have a fantastic opportunity to join our Fundraising Team!

THE CHARITY

Following the opening of Liverpool's first cancer hospital in June 2020, we are in the most exciting phase of our history. With investment in our existing centres and the future of cancer care across Merseyside and Cheshire, we are the only charity dedicated to the incredible work of The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

Our charity funds the latest treatments, vital research, technology and the best possible environment for over 30,000 patients each year at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. As one of the largest cancer hospitals in the UK, we operate from 19 sites, including our Centres in Liverpool, Wirral & Aintree, and our network of clinics across the region.

In line with our future plans we have an incredible opportunity for an enthusiastic Events Fundraising Assistant to join our fundraising team. This role will be instrumental in raising funds to help transform cancer care for people across Merseyside and Cheshire, and is key to the charity's future growth.

THE ROLE

Assisting the Events Fundraising Manager, this role is key to the success of the charity’s fundraising events – from countryside bike rides and coastal walks to adrenaline fuelled skydives and everything in between! You will assist in marketing the events, the recruitment of participants, and giving our supporters the tools they need to hit their fundraising goals to support the work we do.

This exciting role also includes getting involved in the logistics of our events – helping to make sure our events are safe, smooth running and most of all fun for our supporters! You could be developing a social media campaign one day, and handing out medals in a muddy field the next. It’s an exciting role and no two days are the same.

General overview:

• Provide proactive support in the planning, preparation and manual set up of fundraising events

• Preparing and sending out fundraising packs to participants ahead of events to aid fundraising and participation

• Support marketing activity to recruit participants for our events

• Identify case stories to inspire others to take part

• Attend third party events as and when required (some weekends)

• Recruitment and coordination of event volunteers

• Maintain event systems, including database management and filing

• Support on specific third party events as designated by the Events Fundraising Manager

• Communicate with fundraisers to encourage income generation and further participation

• Source gifts in kind and prizes from local companies

• Prepare information packs and marketing materials

• Attend events with and on behalf of the Events Fundraising Manager

• Encourage participation in organised fundraising activities and events

The ideal candidate will have a passion for events, marketing, the outdoors, and fundraising. You should be someone with a very hands-on approach, and are happy to do everything for the good of the event and the charity. You will thrive on making our events a success, raising money for people with cancer and supporting our participants on their journey.

If you are looking to develop a career in fundraising and/or events, this role is a fantastic opportunity to learn and gain experience in a fast-paced charity events environment.

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We take an active responsibility for ensuring systems, policies and processes are in place to safeguard children, young people and adults. We support the national and local safeguarding agenda, including local arrangements for the protection of children young person and adults at risk.