Awareness raising jobs

The Young People’s Volunteer Coordinator is an exciting new post at Barnsley CVS funded through Great Childhood Ambitions (GCA). The five strategic priorities for GCA are: Belong / Explore / Dream / Grow / Connect.

The under Youth Volunteer Programme will support these priorities by working with young people to:

· belong in their communities,

· explore volunteer opportunities,

· dream about their futures and be work ready,

· grow in confidence and experience to support their wellbeing,

· connect within their communities and reduce barriers to accessing support.

Your role will be key to enabling this to happen.  You will act as the key connector between young people and charities.  This will involve working with opportunities that already exist, as well as encouraging, mentoring and training charities to provide tailored volunteering for young people.  You will also provide 1-1 support to young people already actively looking together with reaching out to communities such as children in care, UASC’s, those with SEND needs and communities who may not naturally consider volunteering.  Volunteering gives young people a chance to learn new skills, enhance their CV, learn about the workplace, meet new people, improve their confidence and expand their horizon. Some young people may naturally consider this, whereas others, may not have this opportunity presented to them. This role is intended to address some of the barriers and support young people into fulfilling volunteer roles.  You will be a champion in Barnsley for raising the profile of young volunteering and the value it brings to our communities.

You will need a passion for volunteering and young people, creativity and energy to work with young people and the ability to communicate with a diverse range of people in both a written and spoken context.

Position: Young People’s Volunteer Coordinator

Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Hours: 30 hours to be worked over 4 or 5 days

Salary: £30,495 pro rata, 33 days of annual leave entitlement (inclusive of bank holidays) pro rata

Contract type: Fixed Term (21 months with potential for extension)

Reportable to: Volunteer Development Coordinator

Direct reports: Young Volunteers

Employee benefits:

• 5% pension contribution
• 33 days of annual leave entitlement (inclusive of bank holidays) pro rata with incremental rises with service length
• Volunteer leave to give to a charity of your choice
• Local gym discount
• Additional annual leave between Christmas and New Year not taken from your entitlement
• Free parking
• Lots of tea, coffee, biscuits and fun

The Food Foundation is an award winning charity with a vision of a sustainable food system which delivers health and well-being for all. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered. We believe that embracing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is fundamental to our success and the positive impact we make.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Food Foundation. This position will expand the capacity of Food Foundation Communications Team, delivering engaging, high-impact external communications. The focus will be on brand and design and managing the development of creative content to enhance our digital presence, visual storytelling and brand awareness.

The role requires a creative thinker with a strategic approach to content who will promote our key messaging across a range of platforms and mediums. The role will entail preparing and delivering innovative and compelling content in both written, visual and video production formats, which showcase the work of the Charity and its collaborators. Using platforms such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva and Flourish, this role will help tell the important stories which emanate from the work of the Food Foundation. This could include publicising events, communicating report findings and raising awareness and addressing interesting topics that are relevant to the work of the charity. The role will be responsible for overseeing the creation and execution of design deliverables such as marketing materials, briefing documents, social media assets and webpages.

This role will also play a part in putting together content strategies, posting across our social media channels and supporting with the running of the busy press office when needed. They will ensure there is a vibrant, creative and relevant tone across all platforms and mediums. Working closely with the Senior Communications Manager, this person will be responsible for providing creative direction and guidance for design projects, ensuring they align with brand guidelines and the charity’s goals.

For further information please view our full job pack which you can find attached. 

The Fundraising and Marketing Assistant will support the charity’s fundraising activities, helping to generate income through community fundraising, events, grants, corporate partnerships, and donor engagement.

The role involves administrative support, donor communication, event coordination, and database management to ensure the success of fundraising campaigns. The assistant will be working closely with both managers in the Fundraising and Communications team.

Based at our headquarters in Chipping Campden, we can offer a flexible working pattern throughout the week 

Please send a cover letter and CV

As a key part of the Nene Park Trust Fundraising Team, you will assist the Team to raise income for Nene Park Trust, supporting them to deliver their work as efficiently as possible. You will be closely working with the Senior Fundraising Officer to deliver relevant fundraising content, campaigns and events in relation to individual and corporate giving, whilst helping to build and maintain good relationships with our donors and raise awareness of the charity and its work.

This part-time, permanent role will encompass a variety of tasks including but not limited to the following:

• Administering a broad range of fundraising activities such as requests for memorial benches and celebration leaves, drafting blogs and social media posts and coordinating appeals.
• Planning and supporting fundraising events and supporter engagement opportunities  as well as helping to grow and nurture networks with local individuals and businesses.
• Maintaining our CRM system and ensuring we remain compliant with laws and regulations.

In addition, the ideal candidate will naturally demonstrate the following characteristics:

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with a variety of people and audiences.
• Highly organised and able to respond quickly to changing priorities.
• A team player, collaborating closely with your team to achieve fundraising targets and working across the entire Trust.

Please visit the Nene Park Trust website to view the full recruitment pack and apply for this role. Completed application forms should be submitted by 17:00 on Friday 6th June 2025.

Rural Housing & Infrastructure Enabler

An exciting opportunity for a motivated and community-focused Rural Housing & Infrastructure Enabler to champion rural affordable housing and infrastructure development across Hertfordshire.

Position: Rural Housing & Infrastructure Enabler

Location: Hybrid, home-based with one day a week in the Hertford office.

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours/week which may include some evening or weekend work as we operate a flexible working system.

Contract Type: Fixed term until 31 March 2026 (with strong potential for extension)

Closing Date: Wednesday 11th June 2025 at 11.59pm

About the role:

As the Rural Housing & Infrastructure Enabler, you’ll work closely with local communities, parish councils and partners to enable the delivery of rural affordable housing and essential infrastructure that supports resilient, thriving villages. From initial engagement to project completion, you’ll provide expert advice, build strong partnerships and advocate for the needs of rural residents.

Your role includes conducting housing needs surveys, guiding stakeholders through the affordable housing development process, delivering training, raising awareness, and applying for grants to support infrastructure projects such as sustainability, connectivity and community transport.

About you:

You’ll be a passionate and proactive enabler with a clear commitment to rural communities. You will also bring:

• Experience working with communities or in rural housing/development roles.
• Knowledge of rural service challenges and community consultation techniques.
• Experience delivering presentations and working with local authorities, housing associations or planning teams.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Level 3 qualifications (e.g., A-levels, NVQ) or equivalent experience in housing, community development or a related field (Desirable).
• Understanding of rural housing policy and infrastructure challenges (desirable).

About the organisation:

Our client is a respected community development organisation working to foster vibrant, inclusive, and resilient rural communities. This is a rare opportunity to make a tangible impact on people’s lives and ensure the unique voices of Hertfordshire’s rural populations are heard and acted upon. Based in Hertfordshire where they have helped communities and delivering projects and services for over 50 years to help improve life for both rural and urban Hertfordshire.

As the Rural Community Charity for Hertfordshire they work to raise awareness of the needs of rural communities, farmers and businesses. Bringing together people and communities, champion the disadvantaged and provide advocacy for minorities and excluded groups.

Other roles you may have experience of could include:

Affordable Housing Enabler, Community Housing Officer, Rural Development Officer, Community Engagement Coordinator, Strategic Partnerships Officer, Housing Project Officer, or similar.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

As Chief Executive, you will lead the staff team, be responsible for providing overall strategic direction, coordination and management of all CAP programmes. Partnership building is a key role to maximise our impact.

Church Action on Poverty is a medium sized social justice charity, with a vision for the UK to become a country where everyone can flourish free from poverty. We are an ecumenical organisation with a Christian ethos and roots in the churches who remain key partners for us. We support programmes across the UK improving the lives of people in poverty and create opportunities for those with lived experience to voice their concerns with the aim of educating the public to raise awareness and understanding in line with our charitable objectives.

Currently, our programmes are structured on the principles of dignity, agency and power. They comprise: supporting a network of 130 food pantries with a membership of over 50,000; enabling people with lived experience of poverty to speak truth to power and supporting churches to explore what it means to be a ‘church on the margins’ as well as playing a leading role in high profile national campaigns.

It is anticipated that the role will be varied and flexible, but will include:

• Assisting the CAP Council of Management in the development and implementation of the organisation's programmes, campaigns, partnership building and public affairs work. 

• Managing CAP's staff and resources in line with the organisation's agreed policies and priorities, and core values of collaboration, participation and empowerment. 

• Fundraising and organisational strategy to achieve our aims.

• Ensuring that people with lived experience of poverty are actively involved in all aspects of CAP's work. 

• Leading and line managing the Senior Leadership and Management Team.

• Working with the whole staff team to develop and implement strategies that build dignity, agency and power to end poverty.

Key responsibilities 

1. Supporting CAP's Council of Management in its governance function

• Maintaining regular contact with the CAP Chairperson and Officer Group. 

• Providing regular written reports to CAP's Council of Management and attending all meetings of the CAP Council of Management and Officers Group. 

• Agreeing and implementing an annual planning cycle with the Council of Management, in line with CAP’s strategic values and vision.

• Working with the chair and officers to ensure good governance of the organisation. 

2. Ensuring the effective management of CAP's staff team by: 

• Providing day-to-day management and support for the Senior Management and Leadership Team. 

• Holding oversight of the policies and procedures of the organisation and ensuring that they are up to date and fit for purpose 

• Setting the culture of the organisation, with a focus on promoting collaborative working, learning and staff wellbeing. 

3. Finance and fundraising

• Setting a clear, viable organisational and financial strategy and implement through

• Fundraising and relationship building to secure the resources needed for the programme work and campaigning.

• Formulating appropriate applications for programme funding.

• Providing resources for donors and churches to organise fundraising.

4. Programme Development

Leading the process of programme development within CAP in order to: 

• Promote new approaches to combating poverty, which build the dignity, agency and power of people and communities struggling against poverty. 

• Ensure that programmes have clearly identified aims, objectives and methods and that projects are monitored and evaluated. 

5. Partnership Building
Building partnerships and contribute to the shared leadership and development of a movement based on dignity, agency and power with people and struggling communities against poverty, by

• Working with a wide range of partners and people with lived experience, to connect and build networks of people and groups who are committed to challenging poverty.

• Ensuring that CAP works collaboratively, leading CAP's involvement in strategic coalitions, alliances and other movement building opportunities.

• Ensuring CAP’s work is informed by the insights of people with lived experience of poverty, as well as wider public policy, debate and research. 

• Ensuring that CAP’s views are shared with government, politicians, churches and others, where possible, led by people with lived experience of poverty.

6. Membership and supporters
Working with CAP’s Communications and Supporter Relations manager to ensure the recruitment and retention of members, donors and supporters by ensuring that: 

• CAP members are provided with regular mailings and appropriate support for local/national activity. 

• Ensuring that requests from CAP members and others for information and support are dealt with appropriately. 

• Overseeing resources for Challenge Poverty Week and Poverty Sunday

7. Public Profile
In collaboration with CAP's Council of Management and staff, ensuring that CAP maintains a high profile within both the church and secular media, including: 

• Ensuring CAP contributes effectively to public and media debate, including mainstream secular and church media, TV, radio and new/social media etc.

• Prioritising opportunities for people with lived experience to act as spokespeople and the public face for CAP.

• Attending and speaking at appropriate conferences and events making sure that CAP is represented at key events.

• Representing CAP views to national, regional and local government.

8. Theological Development
Facilitating the development of theological and other resources which reflect 

• the lived experience of people and communities struggling against poverty, biblical sources, personal faith and other theological writing.

• wider analysis of social, political and economic issues.

Accountability and relationships 

The Chief Executive is accountable to the elected Council of Management. Regular contact is maintained with the Officers Group, and in particular the Chair.

The Chief Executive provides line management to the other members of the Senior Leadership and Management Team, and works closely with other members of the CAP staff team, and external partners. 

Other details about employment

Duration: Permanent contract with six month probationary period.

Hours: 35 hours per week including occasional 'unsocial' hours, weekend working and overnight travelling for which Time Off in Lieu is provided.

Salary: Church Action on Poverty Salary Band L, starting at scale point 43 on the NJC scales (currently £52,805 pay award pending).  Rising by increments after 3 years and every 2 years thereafter to point 46 (currently £56,073), paid monthly on the 14th day of each month.

Pension: Church Action on Poverty operates the Nest auto-enrolment pension scheme, and contributes a 10% employer contribution provided the staff member commits to making a 5% employee contribution. 

Benefits: Simply Health Cash Plan, Working from Home allowance, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Staff Expenses Debits Cards, National Gym and Partner Discounts.

Holidays: 25 days’ annual leave pro rata (30 after five years’ service) plus statutory holidays. Office closure over New Year period on top of annual leave.

Location:  Hybrid working on a flexible basis from home with some time each week in the Manchester office. 

No CVs or other attachments please, only applications using our standard application form (available to download above) will be considered.

Overview

At Mustard Tree, we’re on a mission to combat poverty and prevent homelessness, driven by our core values: Belief, Dignity, Opportunity, Diversity, and Partnership.

The need for our services is greater than ever, with unprecedented demand across Greater Manchester. As our charity continues to grow, we’re striving to become a leading force for change, creating real opportunities for people to improve their economic well-being.

Role Purpose

You will be responsible for building and maintaining partnerships with hyperlocal, local, and national businesses, stewarding the organisations to become Mustard Tree’s partners, and for us to be their ‘Charity of the Year’, donating to and fundraising for the charity.

You will manage an existing caseload of these valued partners, with the opportunity to proactively create new relationships and partnerships, contacting through multiple channels, creating content, and hosting, touring, and presenting to businesses.

In addition to corporate partnerships, you will manage the recruitment and stewardship of Mustard Tree’s events fundraisers, being responsible for the administration, making sure all places are filled, planning the events, and helping all participants hit their fundraising targets.

Main Duties

Corporate Partnership

• Steward a cohort of existing Corporate Partners through email updates, calls, social media activity and booking monthly check-ins, as well as sharing infographics, case studies, events information, and newsletters when useful.
• Proactively build new relationships, ultimately securing new donors, partners, and ‘Charity of the Year’ organisations. Make it clear and easy for donors to understand what we do, how they can help, and the impact they will have.
• Host, tour, or present at a minimum of four organisations per week.
• Manage inquiries, emails, and queries relating to partnerships, corporate donations, volunteering, and events, ensuring timely responses.
• Manage the partnership inbox and work with the Fundraising team on our corporate bookings calendar.
• Work with the Fundraising and Volunteer Coordinator to plan and book Social Value Days for partners and prospective partners.
• Collaborate with the Fundraising and Communications team to develop and publish copy, advertisements, social media content, and create WordPress pages relevant to Corporate Partnership and Events.
• Host Corporate Partners for their volunteering inductions and debriefs and follow up with a thank-you email the same week.
• Manage data entry and administration surrounding partnerships, including communication, contacts, setting targets, and funds raised, through software and our CRM, for example.
• Work with the Fundraising Manager to assign new and existing partners
• Provide weekly updates on targets and expected income, and work to provide accurate forecasting.

Events Fundraising

• Manage our existing events portfolio of The Great Manchester Run, Tough Mudder, Trafford Abseil, October Half Marathon, being responsible for their success.
• Investigate and develop new events to complement our 12-month calendar.
• Empower organisations to plan independent fundraising events and create a fundraising toolkit to support this.
• Support the running of our October Fundraising Dinner
• Work with the Fundraising Manager to project events income and build a 12-month fundraising pipeline.

General Duties

• Supporting the Fundraising Team et al, including administration, cover, and events attendance when required.
• Support the Fundraising & Finance Teams with data entry, CRM updates, and the creation of KPI data when required.
• Work within health & safety guidelines and Mustard Tree policies and procedures.
• Support other staff and departments, occasionally providing practical relief cover for work-streams, operational areas, classes and clubs.
•  Take responsibility for professional development, attending training courses as required.
• Lead by example, embodying Mustard Tree values and representing the charity as required.
• Contribute towards being an environmentally responsible organisation as part of day-to-day activities, including recycling and supporting our ‘paper-light’ practices.
• Other tasks and duties relevant to the role as required by the organisation.

Role Specific Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience in fundraising, sales and/or account management.
• Experience within a client-facing role.
• Experience in stewardship and stakeholder management.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders such as corporate partners, volunteers, and donors.
• A confident ability to deliver presentations, host groups and perform tours, amongst other, similar engagements.
• Organisational skills to manage multiple tasks, such as email communications and CRM management.
• Ability to plan and coordinate events, from small scale volunteering days to ‘mass participation’ fundraisers.
• Proficiency in using standard office software and email platforms, with the ability to adapt to new tools.
• Ability to work well with others, particularly in collaboration with Fundraising, HR and Communications teams.
• Alignment with Mustard Tree's core values of Belief, Dignity, Opportunity, Diversity, and Partnership.
  

Desirable:

• Knowledge of corporate and events fundraising, and how to create meaningful experiences for partners.
• Experience in supporting fundraising campaigns or initiatives.
• Experience in delivering events to scale.
• Understanding of safeguarding practices and policies related to volunteering.
• Previous experience working in a charity setting, especially in roles involving donors, stakeholders and supporters.

All Staff Competency Expectations

1. WORLD CLASS WELCOME AND CUSTOMER SERVICE

Communication Skills

• Communicates clearly, empathetically, and professionally.
• Listens actively to understand our customers' and clients' needs.
• Adapts their communication to meet individual needs and circumstances.

Customer Focused Attitude

• Creates a friendly, welcoming, and non-judgmental atmosphere for all.
• Demonstrates kindness, compassion, and respect in all interactions.
• Shows empathy for client’s experiencing challenging circumstances.

Problem Solving and Initiative

• Addresses customer and client concerns quickly and effectively.
• Is proactive in identifying and resolving potential issues.
• Escalates issues and asks for help when it is required.

Professionalism and Service Excellence

• Represents Mustard Tree internally and externally.
• Pays attention to detail, ensuring all queries are fully understood and addressed.
• Manages time effectively, balancing efficiency with quality service.
• Maintains consistency in delivering high standards of service.

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Supports colleagues and work together to achieve shared goals.

2.  PROACTIVE IN LIVING AND SHARING OUR CULTURE, VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS

Living Mustard Tree’s Values

• Embodies Belief, Dignity, Opportunity, Diversity, and Partnership in daily actions and decisions.
• Promotes a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful culture in all interactions.

Sharing Our Culture

• Represents Mustard Tree’s values positively to colleagues, customers, clients and external partners.
• Demonstrates accountability, kindness, and respect in all work and communication.

Proactivity in Engagement

• Takes personal responsibility for upholding Mustard Tree’s culture and values.
• Identifies opportunities to share and encourage positive behaviours within the team using the values cards.

Adaptability and Growth

• Is flexible and open to learning, contributing to personal growth and team resilience.
• Actively reflects on their behaviours and their impact and seeks opportunities for improvement.

Teamwork and Inclusion

• Supports colleagues in living out the values and creating a positive work environment.
• Respects and celebrates differences, contributing to a culture of kindness and belonging. 

3.  COURAGE IN PROBLEM SOLVING AND EMBRACING CHANGE TO MEET NEEDS

Proactive Problem Solving

• Takes initiative to address issues quickly and effectively.
• Uses creativity and resourcefulness to find practical solutions.
• Asks for help in solving problems where needed to ensure the task is complete.

Courage in Facing Challenges

• Approaches challenges with confidence and resilience.

Adaptability and Change

• Is flexible in responding to changing circumstances and needs.
• Embraces change as an opportunity to learn, grow, and improve.

Empathy and Understanding

• Solves problems with care and compassion, ensuring customers, clients and colleagues feel heard and valued.

Attention to Detail and Follow Through

• Ensures that problems are fully understood, addressed, and followed up appropriately.
• Prioritises tasks effectively to meet urgent needs without compromising quality.

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Supports colleagues in overcoming challenges, working together to find solutions.

4. CONFIDENT IN SAFEGUARDING AND INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

Understanding Safeguarding

• Completes the Safeguarding training and ensures they understand it.
• Is confident in identifying safeguarding concerns and taking appropriate action in line with Mustard Tree policies.

Responding to Incidents

• Acts calmly, responsibly, and professionally when managing incidents or safeguarding concerns.
• Follows Mustard Tree’s processes to report, record, and escalate issues as needed.

Awareness and Vigilance

• Is proactive and vigilant in recognising risks or signs of harm, ensuring no concern is overlooked.
• Takes ownership of ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all.

Empathy and Respect

• Treats individuals with compassion, dignity, and care during safeguarding or incident-related situations.

Personal Accountability

• Understands their role and responsibilities in safeguarding and incident management, seeking guidance when needed.

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Works with colleagues to share concerns, support one another, and manage incidents effectively

What we offer in return

• Real Living Wage employer
• Learning and development
• Free lunch
• Wellbeing support package with Smart Clinic, including 24-hour helpline
• 25 days holiday (plus extra holiday on your birthday)
• Defined contribution pension scheme

Brand new opportunity for someone looking to build a career in fundraising and gain experience across all areas of the sector. 

The Fundraising and CEO Assistant will play a critical role in supporting the smooth running of the Foundation, managing essential fundraising administration, working in partnership with the Fundraising Lead to secure new donors, ensuring excellent stewardship for existing donors and event organisation.

If you are interested in progressing your fundraising career within an organisation which makes a real difference to the lives of thousands of people with disabilities in Hull and East Yorkshire, we’d love to hear from you. 

Special Stars Foundation aims to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families across Hull and East Yorkshire by providing a diverse calendar of creative and social activities. Also, we offer a range of support, training and advice services for parent carers.

The charity is ready to move forwards, to expand its services with a proactive, professional internal team of which the Fundraising and CEO assistant will be an important part.

What we offer:

• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.

How to apply: 

If you do think this is the role for you then please submit your CV and covering letter via the Charity Jobs website. Please note this role is subject to an enhanced level DBS and flexible working may be considered. Click the Quick Apply button below.

First-round interviews will take place end of the week commencing 16th June; final interviews are due to take place in the week commencing 23rd June.

Closing date: Midday Friday 13th June

Hours and Salary

This is a part-time role working Tuesday to Friday (28 hours per week) £18,214.56 (£26,020.80 FTE). Occasional weekend and evening work may be required.

Location

Based at Special Stars Foundation, 3rd Floor, Princes Quay, Hull with occasional travel in Hull and East Yorkshire. 

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Support in fundraising materials preparation and distribution
• Provide support for fundraising initiatives, campaigns & events during the year (with a requirement to work occasional evenings and weekends to fulfil this function)
• To work collaboratively with the team and support the Fundraising Lead in fundraising activity to help grow income to £175k+ per year.
• Support in writing funding proposals and donor communications.
• Support the CEO in administrative tasks such as, but not limited to, managing invoices and day to day general enquiries to ensure the Foundation operates smoothly.
• Be the vital 'front of house' contact, skilfully managing calls, documents, and ensuring efficient communication among internal and external stakeholders

Our ideal candudate will be someone with...

• a proven track record as a Personal Assistant or Fundraising Assistant experience
• strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability and confidence to write compelling supporter communications. 
• the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and friendly manner.
• good knowledge of and experience of working with CRM databases including the collection and storage of data in line with GDPR.
• strong IT skills, including MS 365 tools (Teams, SharePoint, One Drive etc.) Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc.   
• excellent organisational skills, capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• a keen eye for detail, ensuring accuracy in data management and communications.

Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility:

At Special Stars Foundation one of our key focuses is around equality and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to everyone with a disability. We have the same goal for people working with us. Special Stars Foundation is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people.

• Should you require any assistance or adjustments to support your application or interview process, such as additional time for tasks, meeting the panellists beforehand, information in another format or a different interview format (online/offline/in person), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our CEO Louise Miles 

  Privacy and Safeguarding:

  At Special Stars Foundation we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the people who we support. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and thoughtful communicator to lead our communications and advocacy work during a period of maternity cover. 

At Martin James Foundation, we work alongside a network of committed partners who lead change for children and families in their contexts. Our role is to contribute where we can, granting funds, sharing learning, supporting campaigns, influencing systems and amplifying the good work already happening. You’ll lead on implementing our communications and advocacy strategy, manage key partnerships, and strengthen our presence across digital platforms. You’ll also support internal communications projects.

This role is central to how we tell our story, build meaningful collaboration, influence change and ensure the voices of those with lived experience are prioritised, listened to and able to lead change.

About Martin James Foundation

The Martin James Foundation (MJF) is a global network of charitable organisations working with a shared vision: a world in which children grow up and thrive in safe and loving families.

The Foundation is made up of:

· MJF Global – our programmes team, which uses the Foundation’s technical and financial resources to support locally rooted partner organisations around the world. Together, we work to strengthen families and reduce reliance on orphanages, contributing to global efforts to reform children’s care.

· Key Assets – a group of independent, non-profit fostering agencies operating in Australia, Canada and New Zealand. With over 30 years’ experience, they provide foster care, family strengthening, and support for people with disabilities. Their trauma-informed approach is built on strong partnerships and a commitment to meeting the unique needs of those they serve.

The Need

Millions of children are separated from their families, not because they have no one to care for them, but because of poverty, crisis, or a lack of support. Many end up in orphanages, yet removing a child from a struggling family does not solve poverty. It can deepen harm, sever vital family bonds, and leave children more vulnerable to instability, trafficking, and lifelong inequality. Our mission is to reduce the reliance on institutional care by supporting proven alternatives and advocating for systemic change.

What You’ll Do

 Advocacy & Policy Influence

• Lead the delivery of advocacy strategies to raise awareness about the benefits of family-based care and the harms of institutions, including orphanages
• Manage MJF Global’s advocacy partnerships, supporting joint campaigns and influencing initiatives
• Oversee project-based public affairs and PR efforts, coordinating with agencies, consultants and media stakeholders where needed
• Represent MJF Global in key coalitions, working groups, and sector events as required
• Strategic communications

Implement the communications strategy that aligns with our organisational goals

• Manage our editorial calendar across digital and offline channels, highlighting awareness days, partner updates and sector milestones
• Write and curate content for social media, newsletters, campaigns, and reports
• Oversee relationships with our design and web partners, ensuring consistency and quality

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships

• Support MJF’s global marketing working group by co-coordinating with marketing leads across Key Assets
• Strengthen relationships with internal teams and external collaborators, ensuring alignment on messaging and values
• Provide guidance to global partners, as requested/required, developing and implementing their own communications plans

Operational Comms & Tools

• Manage CRM platforms (e.g., MailChimp), website updates (WordPress), and file sharing (SharePoint and Google Drive)
• Use project management tools to track campaign and content workflows
• Lead quarterly reporting on communications and advocacy performance

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is not only an excellent communicator but also a values-led leader, someone who can work with sensitivity across contexts and cultures, while keeping an eye on strategy and detail.

Essential

• An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or your country equivalent certificate (can be obtained upon appointment)
• Experience leading and implementing communications and/or advocacy strategies in the charity, NGO, or development sectors
• Strong understanding of care reform, family strengthening, or children’s rights issues
• Ability to manage relationships and partnerships, particularly in advocacy, policy or public affairs work
• Excellent communication skills across formats including written, verbal and visual. Fluency in English is required.
• A collaborative, curious and proactive mindset, with the ability to work independently and across cultures
• Commitment to equity, anti-racism, and decolonising approaches in communication and advocacy

Desirable

• Experience working in or with organisations in the Global South
• Familiarity with digital tools like Canva, WordPress, MailChimp, or Adobe Suite
• Experience in journalism, media relations, or public policy advocacy
• Confidence using communications to support locally led, ethical storytelling and systems change

What We Offer

• Fully remote working with flexible scheduling
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Meaningful work with a passionate, globally distributed team
• Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organisation that centres lived experience and ethical partnership

The Martin James Foundation strives to enable a diverse range of participation and contributions, and we welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds. People with lived experience of alternative care, and from people outside of the UK are encouraged to apply.

We’re growing our fundraising team! Here at Keech Hospice we know that raising more funds enables us to reach many more people in our community and we’re delighted that this has been recognised with a substantial investment into the team structure. You’ll be joining us at an exciting time for the team and the organisation, with a recent re-brand, a deep-dive into fundraising and the build of a new strategic plan for raising income - you could join a brilliant existing team to help us transform the way we fundraise and help us, help more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creating and implementing strategies to increase legacy giving and gifts in wills
• Engaging with potential donors and developing strong relationships with individual supporters
• Embedding a clear understanding of legacy fundraising through collaborative working
• Leading multiple projects ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategy
• Analyse fundraising data to inform decision-making

What We're Looking For:

• Excellent communication skills to engage and inspire
• Project management skills
• Previous experience in charity sector with focus on gifts in wills and fundraising in memory
• High level proficiency in CRM
• Strong understanding of charity sector and fundraising regulations

What we offer:

• A competitive salary and generous annual leave
• Ability to carry over your existing NHS pension scheme
• Healthcare scheme
• Free car parking and cycle to work scheme
• Career development and progression opportunities
• A caring, supportive and inclusive environment

We’re growing our fundraising team! Here at Keech Hospice we know that raising more funds enables us to reach many more people in our community and we’re delighted that this has been recognised with a substantial investment into the team structure. You’ll be joining us at an exciting time for the team and the organisation, with a recent re-brand, a deep-dive into fundraising and the build of a new strategic plan for raising income - you could join a brilliant existing team to help us transform the way we fundraise and help us, help more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Increase engagement and maximise income from events
• Support with the development and delivery of events, activities and campaigns
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with eventers
• Support the analysis of donor data to guide decision making
• Work closely with the Marketing and Communications team to deliver marketing activity

What We're Looking For:

• Excellent written and verbal communication to engage and inspire
• Understanding of supporter/customer engagement strategies and the importance of the supporter experience
• Previous experience in event, fundraising and/or marketing
• Familiarity with CRM databases
• Understanding of the charity sector and fundraising regulations

What we offer:

• A competitive salary and generous annual leave
• Ability to carry over your existing NHS pension scheme
• Healthcare scheme
• Free car parking and cycle to work scheme
• Career development and progression opportunities
• A caring, supportive and inclusive environment

Can you help us to support new dads and dads-to-be?

We are recruiting a Dad Matters Coordinator to help us reach more families in Brent. This is a great opportunity for someone with parenting experience to support new dads at a critical time in their parenting journey.

The Dad Matters Coordinator will support dads with attachment and bonding, mental health and access to services. You will have the ability to work with professionals and healthcare services to ensure dads are engaged, supported and heard within clinical pathways. Additionally, you will help develop and run group sessions with dads and will be at the forefront of growing our volunteering opportunities.

No formal experience of healthcare, mental health services or children's services is required - you will just need the compassion and skills to enable dads to have those difficult conversations, and talk about how they’re really feeling.

We are looking for someone proactive who is keen to make a difference. Someone with good people-skills, who can build on our existing relationships in the borough. The work requires a regular presence in Brent for visibility, field-based community engagement and training.

We would love to speak to you if you're curious about the role but you're not quite sure whether it's right for you.

The Vacancy

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a faith-based humanitarian relief and development organisation working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people.  Established in 1984, with an active presence in over 45 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters. 

IRW’s Office of the General Counsel Division is recruiting for the position of ‘Complaints & Compliance Administrator’ to join its dynamic team based in Birmingham, UK. The organisation is currently operating a hybrid working model.

Job purpose:

To assist with the day-to-day processing, reporting, oversight and management of a diverse range of incoming complaints and whistleblowing disclosures and appropriate escalation of complaints requiring escalation to relevant Area Leads.

The post will play an active role in providing support to the IRW Complaints Team ensuring compliance with associated policies and processes.  The role will involve the preparation of key documents and acting as a liaison with relevant internal and external stakeholders to compile and organise key information to support the work of the IRW Complaints Team. 

To provide support and assistance to the Policy and Compliance Manager in the effective and efficient management and administration of the Policy and Compliance function and wider needs of the Division.  To assist with ongoing reviews of internal or external policies and processes, production of resources, reports and associated materials and additional support as directed.

The successful candidate must have:

• A degree in a relevant qualification and/or significant experience suited to the wide remit of the role.
• Strong and seasoned analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and laterally, to overcome challenges.
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail to ensure delivery of high-quality work.
• Ability to prioritise and work efficiently under pressure and subject to changing priorities, meeting deadlines, and using judgment and initiative in problem resolution.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills. Excellent written and spoken English in particular.
• Excellent levels of computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications. 
• Knowledge of compliance related subjects.
• Willingness to attend training where relevant.
• Independent and excellent time management skills
• Innovative thinker, able to develop and translate strategy into tactical action plans and deliverables.
• Experience of complaints resolution or customer facing role.
• Proven record of excellent people and interpersonal skills with strong communication skills at individual and group level. This includes ability to adapt to and engage within a multicultural and diverse environment.
• Previous experience of working within humanitarian and development (third) sector is an advantage.
• Proven ability and experience in analysing, interpreting and reporting on data which enables sound conclusion and recommendations to be drawn.
• Demonstrates the flexibility and energy that is required for self-management and prioritising workload.
• Ability to build constructive working relationships and ability to respond appropriately in fast changing and challenging situations.
• Willingness to travel within UK and internationally.

For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description.

If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.

For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit our website.

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on or around 18 June 2025.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• Screening clearance
• Proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• Receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

We’re growing our fundraising team! Here at Keech Hospice we know that raising more funds enables us to reach many more people in our community and we’re delighted that this has been recognised with a substantial investment into the team structure. You’ll be joining us at an exciting time for the team and the organisation, with a recent re-brand, a deep-dive into fundraising and the build of a new strategic plan for raising income - you could join a brilliant existing team to help us transform the way we fundraise and help us, help more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creating, developing & implementing strategies to engage major gift donors to meet growing targets
• Drive the growth of major gift income through maximising relationships and events
• Leading projects ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategy
• Work closely with wider Fundraising team and Marketing and Communications to deliver income growth

What We're Looking For:

• Excellent networking skills to build prospects and partnerships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage and inspire
• High level proficiency in CRM
• Previous experience in charity sector and proven ability to secure large gifts
• Project management skills
• Strong understanding of charity sector and fundraising regulations

What we offer:

• A competitive salary and generous annual leave
• Ability to carry over your existing NHS pension scheme
• Healthcare scheme
• Free car parking and cycle to work scheme
• Career development and progression opportunities
• A caring, supportive and inclusive environment