Paid Media Officer

Salary: £25,650 per annum (pro-rata) + good range of benefits

Contract: Fixed Term (6 months) – 15 hours per week

Based: Milton Keynes and homeworking

World Vision is an international children’s charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries.

Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy we’ve helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years. And as a Christian organisation, everything we do is motivated by our faith as we strive to reflect God’s unconditional love.

Work for World Vision UK and you will be part of a truly global Partnership, building brighter futures for vulnerable children.

Looking to take your career in Digital Marketing to another level and utilise your skills where they really matter?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Paid Media Officer to work as part of a dynamic marketing structure to build and iterate our digital campaigns to our current supporters through online paid media advertising.

Joining the organisation at a key moment in our digital transformation programme, and being part of an innovative, growth mindset, and fun Digital Products team – you’ll be leading on the technical delivery of our paid advertising component to go alongside the c.80 campaigns we deliver each year, helping to inspire our supporters, increase conversion and raise additional funds.

Working with campaign leads, marketing automation teams and internal paid media stakeholders, you’ll bring your expertise to our campaigns - leveraging industry best practice knowledge, progressing internal data and system opportunities, technical knowledge of campaign setup, and a test and learn approach to drive forward our paid media advertising. The role will be responsible for managing, optimising and growing the paid media activities in the department.

The job offers a fantastic opportunity for someone who is always looking to improve ways of working, is a creative thinker and enjoys seeing their ideas through to implementation. You’ll have the biggest impact by creating fantastic social and display ad creatives that have a positive ROI for existing supporters as well as reaching targets for acquiring new supporters.

 About you:

· You have an eye for detail as well as being able to see the bigger picture and are able to demonstrate the impact and improvement of approaches over time.

· You’re passionate about digital technology, seeking new trends, ideas and ways to do things better.

· You have a ‘can do’ attitude, helping to create an environment that fosters collaboration, through building good stakeholder relationships.

· You’re customer focused, and have had experience in analysing behavioural data and leveraging insights in order to increase customer satisfaction, engagement and conversions.

· You’re an excellent communicator, able to work with a variety of stakeholders both face-to-face and remotely.

All applicants must be willing to work within a Christian framework and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations.

In addition to the salary offered, we offer good benefits including pension and a generous holiday entitlement.

Please click the link provided here to view the full job description

Please upload your CV of full employment history explaining any gaps of employment and reasons for leaving your previous employer. This must be accompanied with a covering letter stating how you meet the essential criteria given in the Job Description.

Closing Date for applications: Friday 25th June 2021

Interview Dates: W/C 5th July 2021

Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of our Christian organisation. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background, which connects the entire World Vision family. As such, World Vision is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices

 

As a child focused organisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

By submitting your application, you understand and accept that World Vision UK will process the data you provide for the purposes of your application and in accordance with the World Vision UK - Job Applicant Privacy Notice available on our website.

Please note - No agencies please.

The BBO Project is at the heart of our Academy 2021-2026 strategic plans delivering support and progression for our clients.

Due to recent significant expansion of our projects funded by BBO and the National Lottery we are seeking to recruit an Assistant Project Supervisor to work with the BBO Project Supervisor to organise and support the day to day running of a wide range of projects serving those most in need.

NOAH Enterprise is a charity that helps homeless and disadvantaged people to improve their lives by providing emotional and physical care, training in employable skills and work experience opportunities in our charitable businesses. We are driven by our values of Care, Compassion and Commitment, which were inspired by Saint Vincent de Paul, and led to the founding of NOAH and its humble service of those in need.

The ideal candidate will be values driven, have strong organisational and administrative skills, experience of successful project delivery and administration of ESF, National Lottery or other complex projects.

You will have an eye for detail and will assist the Project Supervisor to track and monitor targets and KPI’S and prepare and submit quarterly claims to meet deadlines. Although the role includes a significant amount of project administration it will also include hands on day-to-day work with our delivery teams where you will use your excellent communication and organisational skills to assist in setting up delivery and ensure compliance with BBO requirements.

The BBO Project is at the heart of our Academy 2021-2026 strategic plans delivering support and progression for our clients.

Due to recent significant expansion of our projects funded by BBO and the National Lottery we are seeking to recruit an experienced project supervisor to oversee the delivery, quality, and administration of a wide range of projects serving those most in need.

NOAH Enterprise is a charity that helps homeless and disadvantaged people to improve their lives by providing emotional and physical care, training in employable skills and work experience opportunities in our charitable businesses. We are driven by our values of Care, Compassion and Commitment, which were inspired by Saint Vincent de Paul, and led to the founding of NOAH and its humble service of those in need.

Whilst a key part of the Project Supervisor role is overseeing a number of projects and ensure compliance with BBO and National Lottery funding rules and regulation, the ideal candidate will be values driven, putting the people we serve at the heart of all that you do.

You will have an eye for detail, possibly a finance background, and strong project management skills that will enable you to support colleagues to meet the changing needs of our clients. Working with the Assistant Project Supervisor you will track and monitor targets and KPI’S and prepare and submit quarterly claims to deadlines.

Support Worker (Assistant Resident Coach)

Permanent Full Time

Luton and South Bedfordshire 

Starting at £22,000 to £24,500

37 hours per week, early and late shifts inc bank holidays and weekend shifts

Our client prides themselves on being a great place to work, where everyone feels fairly treated and enjoys their work in a welcoming and friendly environment. They’re a not-for-profit housing association that has been providing affordable housing in Luton and South Bedfordshire since 1962.

They currently have several fantastic opportunities for an Assistant Resident Coach to help their hostel residents make the move to independent living. They firmly believe in proactively supporting their residents to improve their lives and they want to coach them to realise their goals, moving from supported housing to an independent way of life.

You’ll carry out assessments of new residents, devise and implement support plans and risk management plans; conduct regular coaching sessions and support the Resident Coaches, participate in group and one to one interventions with residents of a specialist nature (e.g. CT informed interventions, motivational interviewing or harm minimisation interventions) where possible.

You’ll also participate in reflective practice sessions with regards to supporting residents with complex needs; utilise your knowledge, skills and experience to recognise difficult or challenging resident situations, supporting colleagues to influence and bring about positive change to the residents behaviour, all whilst ensuring that residents are fully informed of their rights and responsibilities. There will be mandatory training to take part in during your induction, which takes place during the working day as a general rule, so you’ll need to be available for this.

The successful candidate will have experience working with vulnerable people within a customer centred environment and will have an awareness of social issues such as homelessness, well-being, support services and affordability. You will be self-motivated, have excellent communication skills, be IT literate and a confident decision maker and highly organised, enabling you to plan and prioritise effectively. Ideally, you will have evidence of community-based work/voluntary work and have experience in social care or housing-related sector.

Due to the nature of the role, they are seeking a driven and forward-thinking individual who is qualified or would be prepared to study towards a relevant qualification. You must have a full clean UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle for work purposes. Please note, this role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

So, if you welcome the challenge, have experience of coaching vulnerable adults and like to work in a collaborative and authentic way that gets results, they’d love to hear from you. In return they can offer various amazing company perks including great price cinema tickets, high street discounts and loads more!

The interviews/assessment date  TBC

Support Coordinator

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Life After Stroke services team in Bedford on a permanent basis.

Position: Stroke Association Support Coordinator

Location: Homebased, Bedford with extensive travel across the area

Hours: 28 hours per week

Salary: Circa £18,480 per annum

Contract: 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: 27 June 2021

Interview Date: 2 July 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

Reporting to the Stroke Association Support Manager, the Stroke Association Coordinator will, as part of a small team, deliver support to all stroke survivors in Bedford.

Key responsibilities will include:

• To help stroke survivors and carers to identify their needs and provide support to achieve their desired outcomes (goals) through the development of a stroke recovery plan
• To work collaboratively with other professionals and organisations involved in the care of stroke survivors and carers to ensure the best possible support is provided throughout the stroke pathway
• To run an effective service for stroke survivors and carers, ensuring that confidential and accurate records are kept on our CRM data base
• To recruit, develop and coordinate volunteers with the support of other relevant team members to support stroke survivors and carers in a range of settings including the home and community

About You

You will have experience and have a proven record of:

• Using technology and IT systems
• Providing person centred support to vulnerable people
• Working with health and social care professionals in a variety of settings
• Working with people with a disability or long term health condition and their carers
• Recruiting, training and supporting others
• Group facilitation

This role will operate predominantly in Bedford, but travel will be required across Bedfordshire and Luton at times, and occasionally further afield.

The use of a car with business use cover and the ability to drive is essential to be able to fulfil the requirements of the role.

To fulfil the role, you must have the right to work in the U.K

In return…

This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke and to raise stroke awareness in the local population. We offer a host of amazing benefits and flexible working options, with opportunities to progress your career.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

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

You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Case, Stroke Recovery, Charity, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult.

Volunteering Matters  

At Volunteering Matters we use volunteering’s unique power to bring people together and build stronger, more resilient communities across the UK.

We bring people together to resolve some of society’s most complex issues.  From social isolation and loneliness; improving health and wellbeing; building skills, confidence, and opportunity; to ensuring young people can become change makers in their community, the impact that we make is great.  And we won’t stop until everyone in the UK has the opportunity to thrive.

People-led and impact driven, we are a national charity that is deeply embedded in local areas across the UK.  We operate in five regions: London and the South East; Wales and the West of England; East of England; the Midlands and North West England; and Scotland and North East England.  We also have an Employee Volunteering Team with over 25 years’ experience, acting as a broker to provide tailor-made solutions to employers. We turn local knowledge and energy into action and progress, building stronger communities and a better future for all.
 
This is an exciting time to be joining the team.  We’re changing the way we work to meet new ambitions and make sure our impact continues to grow alongside out business.

Volunteering Matters Milton Keynes  

Volunteering Matters is the provider for the Volunteer Drivers’ Service in Milton Keynes. Driving schemes are a lifeline to some older and more vulnerable people who find it hard to get out of the house. Volunteer drivers support people to medical appointments, including hospital, local surgeries, dentists and opticians. Volunteer drivers are recruited, trained, and supported by Volunteering Matters. The MK Volunteer Drivers’ Service also encompasses Telephone Befrienders in its volunteering offering.  Providing a catch-up call to vulnerable older people to ascertain their needs.
 
Presently, we are responding to the local need supporting journeys to Covid-19 vaccinations, vital medical appointments, errands, and for vulnerable and critical worker children.  Alongside supporting older and isolated persons remotely by telephone befriending.
 
Volunteering Matters in Milton Keynes also delivers Grandmentors, an intergenerational mentoring project for care experienced young people, Stepping Stones, a mentoring project supporting children and young people transitioning from long-term inpatient mental health settings through mentoring, and RSVP – Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme, part of a wider national family of volunteer-led projects which in MK offers a Pen and Brush Group and a grief and loss café. 

Volunteering Matters requires an experienced Administrator to join the Milton Keynes Team with a primary focus on the MK Volunteer Driver’s Service, but also encompassing wider support of the other delivery areas in the team. We are looking for someone who can work flexibility and demonstrate an understanding and commitment to our organisational values.

Purpose of the role 

To provide efficient and effective administrative support to the Delivery Team in Milton Keynes 

Key Duties: 

• Providing  business support to this will include answering the telephone, taking messages and signposting accordingly, taking minutes and notes at meetings, writing and replying to letters and e-mails

• Supporting with onboarding volunteers and beneficiaries

• MaintainIing accurate records, including inputting data and regularly auditing data on a database and spreadsheets

• Processing volunteer applications and collecting references in accordance with organisational processes and data protection regulations 

• Supporting the Delivery Team to collect monitoring and evaluation data for Volunteering Matters projects and programmes

• Supporting the Delivery Team’s compliance record-keeping, maintaining Data Protection, Health and Safety and Safeguarding records

• Assisting with finance related tasks including producing and processing invoices, raising purchase orders, monitoring payments and deliveries, administering volunteer expenses and maintaining accurate financial records

• Assisting with the effective distribution of information to volunteers, colleagues and external agencies, including large scale mailings and e-bulletins to volunteers

• Contributing to joint working and teamwork across Volunteering Matters 

Experience/Skills and attributes: 

• Good, accurate administration skills, including keyboard, word processing and data entry skills

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including telephone and reception skills

• Good working knowledge and proven proficiency in using key software including Office 365, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams and Excel, and competence in the use of databases and web-based applications such as Canva. 

• Good financial administration and numeracy skills

• Proven planning, time management and organisational skills

• Ability to work on own initiative

• Proven experience of working effectively as part of a team

• A demonstrable commitment to high standards of customer care

• Understanding of and commitment to Equality and Diversity

• Understanding of and commitment to Data Protection and confidentiality.

• Understanding of and commitment to Safeguarding

The job description is intended to include the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but while some variations will be expected, these will be at an appropriate level for the role. 

Volunteering Matters is committed to Equal Opportunities. 

As users of the disability symbol, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancies. 

As an organisation which prides itself on inclusiveness, we aim to make our recruitment process as accessible as possible. Therefore, if you would prefer to submit your expression of interest in a way other than a standard cover letter, please contact us to discuss what would work best for you. 

Benefits package: Pension, unlimited annual leave, fully flexible working, cycle to work & season ticket loan. 

To apply please visit the Volunteering Matters website.  

Your supporting statement is of equal importance to us as your CV and is a key part of our shortlisting process. It is an opportunity for you to outline your experience and credentials directly to the details of the post. 

Volunteering Matters is committed to the provision of equal opportunities in employment and accordingly wishes to ensure that no job applicant is treated less favourably on unjustifiable grounds. To assist in the monitoring of our performance in relation to equal opportunities you are requested to complete the enclosed monitoring form. The questionnaire is for statistical purposes only. Upon receipt it will be separated from your CV and cover letter and will not form part of the selection process. 

Please note: Due to the volume of applications we receive if we have not contacted you by the interview date it means that on this occasion, we are unable to take your application further. 

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Membership Fundraiser - Milton Keynes
Location: Milton Keynes & Banbury
Salary: £18,250.00 - £22,243.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, 26 days annual leave

Have you ever thought about how you can make a real difference to the world we live in? Here at the RSPB, our Membership Fundraisers are at the heart of what we do, each one playing a vital role in our efforts to raise awareness and secure funds - allowing us to continue in our mission towards giving nature the home it deserves. 

Nature is in big trouble and we need your help 

The UK is among the most nature-depleted countries in the world. We now have a moral obligation to save nature and this is a view shared by the millions of supporters of conservation organisations across the UK. From now until 2030 we have some ambitious plans and targets - working together with our community of members and partners to collectively change the fate of nature.

About the RSPB 

The RSPB is the largest nature conservation charity in the UK, consistently delivering successful conservation, forging powerful new partnerships with other organisations, and inspiring others to stand up and give nature the home it deserves. Around a third of the RSPB's funding comes from memberships, which allow us to continue all of our fantastic work - protecting and restoring the wild places nature depends on. 
 
About the role: 
 
The role involves traveling around your local area, setting up a stand, and engaging with members of the public. Whilst your primary role would be to recruit new members, you are also there to inspire, educate, and enthuse the public with a real passion for nature. In return, we will offer a competitive, living wage, and working contracts to suit. This role would also benefit anyone who is looking to develop their sales and marketing skills and/or looking to develop a career in wildlife and conservation. 

Essential skills, knowledge and experience: 

• Enthusiasm and passion for saving nature; 
• Enjoy working outdoors - solo as well as part of a team; 
• A good story-teller and a confident communicator; 
• A resilience to rejection; 
• Experience in a customer-facing role; 
• Comfortable asking people for monthly donations; 
• A full, manual driving licence; 
• Access to the Microsoft Office suite at home; and 
• Willing to work 3 out of 4 weekends, as well as bank holidays. 

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience: 

• Fundraising/sales experience 

We are now recruiting for Membership Fundraisers across the UK, to find out more information on the locations available, please click the apply button to be taken to our main job opportunities page where all Membership Fundraising vacancies are listed.

We run a monthly induction for all new Membership Fundraisers around the UK, the next of which commences on 2nd August 2021.

Closing date: 23:59, 09 July 2021

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the 'Apply on Website' button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position​.

No agencies please.

Location: RAF Benson / Stokenchurch (J5, M40) / Bicester (J10, M40)
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £31,765-£34,412 per annum plus 25% unsocial allowance on commencement

The company

Our client is one of the UK’s leading air ambulance charities. They continuously push the boundaries of medical intervention, helicopter aviation and on-scene patient care to deliver a unique emergency service to patients, where and when it is most needed.

The Role

They are recruiting for a 2 x Trainee Critical Care Paramedics to join their team of high performing clinical staff operating in a challenging and time critical pre-hospital environment.

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you are a competent HCPC registered paramedic with proven experience of working as an autonomous practitioner with strong decision making capabilities.

Progression through this role to qualified Critical Care Paramedic will focus on the practical and academic development of advanced clinical skills, with operational deployment on Critical Care Response Cars (CCR) and on the dispatch desk. To facilitate this the T/CCP (NHTCM) will not undertake aircraft duties – this will be reviewed as and when any HTCM capacity becomes available.

About you

If you are looking to further expand your career to that of a Specialist Practitioner within the field of pre-hospital emergency medicine, you must meet the following as part of the minimum selection criteria:

- Proven HCPC registered Paramedic with at least 3 years post - registration experience, with current portfolio of ongoing professional development
- Be an effective communicator who is able make solid clinical decisions in a pressured environment
- Have an IHCD Emergency Driving qualification, with a full UK driving licence (not exceeding 3 points dependant upon code)
- Have a good level of fitness and pass required selection and occupational health assessments
- Commit to undertaking further academic study at higher education level in order to reach Specialist Practitioner level?

If you are looking for clinical and academic development, working with a great team within a fast-growing charity, our client would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Wednesday 30th June 2021

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly

Ref: 100099

Head of Communications and Engagement
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Location: Milton Keynes (with flexible home-working arrangements)
Contract: Permanent

We’re looking for an extraordinary person to make the most of a remarkable opportunity: to transform the lives of spinal cord injured people through building a new vision and direction for communications, engagement and campaigning, on-line and region by region across the UK.

The Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) is the leading national charity supporting individuals who sustain damage to the spinal cord resulting in paralysis. SIA is committed to a singular vision: a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury. Everyone has a right to live a fulfilled life and that means the life they choose, a life that has the same opportunities as everyone else. Our work in campaigning, education and support is based on the personal experiences of our members. Being a user-led organisation is important to us; as well as our 13,000 members and growing, just under half of our staff and 90% of our trustees live with spinal cord injury.

As part of our ambition to raise the voice and influence of our members across the UK, we are bringing together our Communications team and Campaigns team which will be led by our Head of Communications and Engagement. You will be joining the charity at a pivotal time in our development journey. Our passionate team are driving forward ambitious plans to be a true Association for all, to build on our success and achieve greater impact, and this new post will play a critical role in achieving our ambitions.

We’re looking for someone with experience and skills in leading communications, marketing and engagement, as well as campaigning and movement-building in charities, businesses or campaigning bodies. This exciting new role has been created for someone with a proven track record in developing communications and marketing products and strategies that increase uptake, voice and relevance to users and members. We want someone who can oversee and support the development of public and government-facing campaigning.

The key aspects of this role include:

• Delivering a dynamic and effective charity-wide communications strategy
• Driving campaign initiatives in an energised and collaborative way
• Strategically enhancing membership engagement through targeted approaches and innovative techniques
• Contributing to the organisational strategy as part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) providing direction and focus across the charity
• Line management responsibly of two key teams
• Providing support, leadership and direction driving performance in line with the strategic objectives and milestones
• Providing visible and proactive leadership across all departments.
• Publicly represent and act as a spokesperson to the charity to support programmes, fundraising and campaigns as a senior representative of the Association

Closing date for applications: 15 July 2021 (midday)
Assessments: w/c 19 July 2021 (online)
Final Interviews: w/c 30 July 2021 or w/c 2 August (SIA House, Milton Keynes)

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position. 

The Spinal Injuries Association is fully committed to the promotion of equality and diversity within our organisation. We are a Disability Confident Employer. 

No agencies please.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual to join a forward-thinking charity and help achieve our exciting growth ambitions. This is a new role and we are looking for an energetic and inspiring Director of Marketing and Communications who will set the vison for the promotion of Brain Tumour Research fundraising activities and demonstrating our impact. You will be instrumental in helping us exceed the growth in income set out in our 2025 fundraising strategy and achieve our aim of establishing a further four dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence across the UK in the next five years.

Brain Tumour Research is an influential, game-changing, intelligent and focused charity embracing its fantastic supporter base across the UK. Despite the pandemic, Brain Tumour Research is determined to continue its growth trajectory. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through our Centre Strategy and increasing the national investment in brain tumour research.

Director of Marketing and Communications
Location: Head Office Milton Keynes MK5 6LB
Salary: c. £60,000 per annum
Full Time – Permanent

Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will be responsible for:

• Growing the profile and reach of the Brain Tumour Research brand and delivering integrated marketing communication strategies which increase awareness and drive income growth through supporter recruitment and retention
• Maximising engagement with and inspiring our loyal followers, as well as reaching and delighting new audiences across all traditional offline marketing and digital channels. 
• Upholding the brand through guardianship and leading the team in creating a strong brand identity, showcasing the organisation’s mission and brand proposition, building brand awareness and driving conversions.
• Increasing opportunities to communicate our achievements and impacts, influencing target audiences to engage in new fundraising initiatives, make donations, create partnerships and join our campaigning in order help us find a cure for brain tumours
• Inspiring, developing, motivating and leading a dynamic and effective marketing and communications team that can deliver diverse, innovative and cost-effective activities that support exceeding the organisation’s fundraising targets
• Being an active member of the leadership team. contributing to the overall strategic direction of the charity and representing the marketing and communications function at board meetings

Closing date: Wednesday 30th June

Early applications are encouraged, interviews will commence before the closing date if suitable candidates are identified.

Please read the attached full job description and upload your CV with a covering letter, demonstrating why you are a suitable candidate, how you could add value to our organisation and detailing your current salary.

No agencies, please.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, confident and self-motivated person to join our friendly and pro-active Health Promotion team in Terrence Higgins Trust Bedford, working in partnership with iCaSH Bedfordshire.

You will be responsible for the development, promotion and delivery of the 1:1 early intervention programme for vulnerable young people at increased risk of poor sexual health outcomes across Bedfordshire, within education settings, partner agencies and online where appropriate.

Terrence Higgins Trust’s 1:1 education programme is delivered across Bedfordshire. The programme is young people centred using evidence based approaches to build on knowledge, self esteem and teach lifelong skills whilst supporting behaviour change. Education sessions are usually provided over the course of 6-8 weeks. Referrals into the programme are accepted from a range of agencies across Bedfordshire for young people aged 13-24,

The role will also support the service’s objectives with regards to the National Chlamydia Screening Programme, the C-Card condom scheme, HIV testing, youth and community outreach and engagement, and capacity building and training for practitioners. This includes the development and delivery a range of virtual and face to face health promotion interventions across Bedfordshire targeting populations disproportionately affected by sexual ill-health and/or at increased risk of poor sexual health outcomes including: young people, Racialized minority Communities and men who have sex with men.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from Racialized minority backgrounds, who are underrepresented in our team currently. Our team values diverse skills, experiences and abilities and we will support the successful candidate to develop to their full potential within the role.

Aylesbury Youth Action (AYA) is a local charity (1165882) that aims to improve life chances for young people aged 14-24 years through Youth Volunteering opportunities, enabling them to make a positive contribution to their community.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to lead the premier youth volunteer movement in Buckinghamshire.  A unique opportunity for a strategic and commercially minded leader to launch the organisation’s new growth phase in youth volunteering and community service.

The role would suit a candidate who is innovative, youth focused and willing to lead by example. Together with a collaborative nature who will be able to work closely with the Board of Trustees to expand the charity’s impact, and funding sources.

AYA are based in Aylesbury and parking is available.

Please be advised that all applicants need to complete an AYA Application Form which is available by request at the AYA office or to download from our website.

AYA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We regret that the office is currently not wheelchair accessible, but interviews will be held in accessible rooms.

Please note that as AYA deal with vulnerable children and adults, a DBS check will be requested of any successful candidate. This post is exempt by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemption) Order 1975.  You are therefore requested to disclose any convictions or information regarding criminal activity including convictions that would otherwise be considered spent.

Application Deadline: Fri 18th June 2021

If you are an AAT Qualified Finance Officer (or working towards qualification) looking for a role that also lets you get involved in the wider work of the charity, we might have the job for you.

Our Finance Officer supports all the day to day finance functions of our charity, looking after the company bank accounts, being responsible for the accounts payable and accounts receivable duties, dealing with payroll and gift aid processing etc. You would be the first point of contact for any routine finance queries. Alongside this, you will also support our Funding Team, carrying out due diligence checks on funding applications and attending grants panels to minute and record the decisions made, thereby getting a real insight into the core work of our charity.

You will need to be unflappable, used to working in a multi-functional role,  whilst maintaining a keen eye for detail. Experience of SAGE Line 50 and/or Salesforce would be a huge advantage in getting you started quickly in this role.

Duties include:

Day to day financial processes

• Processing of all accounts payable/receivable transactions including donations, invoices, grant payments, expenses, credit cards, standing orders, direct debit etc. through SAGE and the banking system.
• Dealing with supplier queries regarding payments and some chasing of debtors
• Monthly bank reconciliations and back up of banking system.
• Maintenance of the Fixed Asset Ledger, Prepayments and Accruals records.
• Banking and control of cheques and cash receipts.
• Management and reconciliation of petty cash.
• Administration and reconciliation of payments/ repayments of Social Investment Loans.
• Processing receipts from JustGiving and other third party sites.
• Processing Gift Aid applications.
• Processing and reconciling donations and grants payments through the Salesforce database.

Governance Support

• Financial due diligence on organisations making applications for grants, crisis funds and loans to ensure that they are financially stable and that financial eligibility criteria are met.
• Governance due diligence on organisations making applications for grants, crisis funds and loans to ensure that they are properly constituted and eligible to apply for Heart of Bucks funding.
• Preparation, in conjunction with the Grants Team, of information required by Grants Panel members in advance of each meeting
• Attendance and minute taking at Grants Panel meetings

Payroll

• Monthly payroll reports and processing of payslips (8-12 employees) in Sage
• Monthly HMRC payments

Funds and reporting

As required, supporting the Head of Finance with:

• reconciliation of funds
• preparation of reports
• liaising with Auditors to produce annual accounts
• preparation for and minuting of meetings

Team member

• Contribute to team building and development
• Work collaboratively to support the effectiveness of the whole team
• Participate and contribute to team/ organisational events

Heart of Bucks is a Living Wage Employer, registered as a MINDFUL EMPLOYER and a Disability Confident Employer. 

We will be interviewing as applications are received, so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement when the post is filled.

Aylesbury Youth Action (AYA) is a local charity (1165882) that aims to improve life chances for young people aged 14-24 years through Youth Volunteering opportunities, enabling them to make a positive contribution to their community.

We are looking to appoint an organised and motivated individual with a passion for supporting the community, to manage the day to day administrative and financial tasks essential for a charity to thrive.

You will be responsible for managing the charity’s memberships, data and impact monitoring, property management and accounts, as necessary to ensure a smooth administrative process.

The role would particularly suit a proactive and adaptable individual with good communication skills and an understanding of data management and accounts. The role requires at least 5 years experience of working in an office setting. Specific knowledge using Sage and Salesforce is desirable, however not essential as training will be available.

AYA are based in Aylesbury and parking is available.

Please be advised that all applicants need to complete an AYA Application Form, which is available by request at the AYA office or to download from our website.

AYA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We regret that the office is currently not wheelchair accessible, but interviews will be held in accessible rooms.

Please note that as AYA deal with vulnerable children and adults, a DBS check will be requested of any successful candidate. This post is exempt by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemption) Order 1975.  You are therefore requested to disclose any convictions or information regarding criminal activity including convictions that would otherwise be considered spent.

Application Deadline: Fri 18th June 2021