Position: Community Fundraiser
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Home-based, based in the South West/West Midlands, England
Salary: £30,310 - £34,923 per annum and car/broadband allowance plus excellent benefits 
Salary Band: Band E1
Department: Community and Events team

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

The MS Society is delivering some of the most exciting fundraising in the UK and we’re seeking a talented and enthusiastic Community Fundraiser to look after South West England and the West Midlands to join our dedicated Community and Events team.

Our Community Fundraising Team are focused on raising £2m+ working across the UK in 2022. After a successful 2021 fundraising year, this role offers the opportunity to grow community fundraising with the enthusiastic support of people affected by MS, their friends and families, including members of our local groups.

Our team works within a lively and creative fundraising department, where we break down barriers and collaborate to ensure supporters at all levels get the very best service. You’ll be given free rein to develop your skills and experience, while building relationships with grassroots supporters to maximise income.

• You’re likely to be in a similar role for another charity, confident, enthusiastic and with great customer care and communication skills.
• You'll know how work closely with supporters, volunteers, local groups and our wider fundraising team.
• You’ll be able to demonstrate a good understanding of community and events fundraising and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Most importantly, you’ll be supporter-focused and willing to go the extra mile to support our amazing fundraisers and help them reach their fundraising goals.
• You’ll be home based in SW England/the West Midlands.
• You must have a driving licence.

If you’re enthusiastic, hard-working and motivated by helping others achieve something amazing in support of a cause that means the world to them, we’d love to hear from you.

We offer 35 days annual leave (pro rata for part time employees) including bank holidays, travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our Every MS Story strategy.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 31 January 2022

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The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK. If we do offer you employment, you’ll be required to provide documentation to show that you’re eligible to be employed in the UK before starting employment.

The full list of UK visas and permits that grant you the right to work in the UK can be found on the UK government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and will not be in a position to support you with any visa applications you may make. 

We’re a Disability Confident Employer. We’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.  We’d be grateful if you could complete the attached equality and diversity monitoring form  and submit it with your application.

As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, the HR team will anonymise your CV and supporting statement before forwarding to the shortlisting panel.  

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and/or from ethnic minority backgrounds, where we’re looking to build stronger and better representation among our staff.

No agencies please.

Position: Senior Community Fundraiser (North, England)
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Home-based, based in the North of England (Merseyside/Yorkshire)
Salary: £33,606 - £37,217 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band E2
Department: Community and Events team

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

The MS Society is delivering some of the most exciting fundraising in the UK and we’re seeking a talented and enthusiastic Senior Community Fundraiser in the North of England to join our dedicated Community and Events team.

Our Community Fundraising Team are focused on raising £2m+ working across the UK in 2022. After a successful 2021 fundraising year, this role offers the opportunity to grow community fundraising with the enthusiastic support of people affected by MS, their friends and families, including members of our local groups.

Our team works within a lively and creative fundraising department, where we break down barriers and collaborate to ensure supporters at all levels get the very best service. You’ll be given free rein to develop your skills and experience, while building relationships with grassroots supporters to maximise income.

• You’re likely to be in a similar role for another charity, confident, enthusiastic and with great customer care and communication skills.
• You'll know how work closely with supporters, volunteers, local groups and our wider fundraising team.
• You’ll be able to demonstrate a good understanding of community and events fundraising and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Most importantly, you’ll be supporter-focused and willing to go the extra mile to support our amazing fundraisers and help them reach their fundraising goals.
• You’ll be home based in SW England/the West Midlands.
• You must have a driving licence.

If you’re enthusiastic, hard-working and motivated by helping others achieve something amazing in support of a cause that means the world to them, we’d love to hear from you.

We offer 35 days annual leave (pro rata for part time employees) including bank holidays, travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our Every MS Story strategy.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 24 January 2022

In order to apply for this role, please click the apply button and submit an updated CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the criteria as set out in the person specification in the attached job description (in application resources).

The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK. If we do offer you employment, you’ll be required to provide documentation to show that you’re eligible to be employed in the UK before starting employment.

The full list of UK visas and permits that grant you the right to work in the UK can be found on the UK government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and will not be in a position to support you with any visa applications you may make. 

We’re a Disability Confident Employer. We’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.  We’d be grateful if you could complete the attached equality and diversity monitoring form  and submit it with your application.

As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, the HR team will anonymise your CV and supporting statement before forwarding to the shortlisting panel.  

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and/or from ethnic minority backgrounds, where we’re looking to build stronger and better representation among our staff.

No agencies please.

Behaviour Change Officer, London

£28,993 per annum (pro rata for part time hours), including a £3,995pa London Weighting Allowance

 (Ref: SUS 3465)

Up to 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working

Base: London

Join our team, empowering people to make real change to the way they travel. Work with communities across London, inspiring and enabling them to create a healthier and happier city for all.

About the Role

In this exciting role you will be delivering projects which make it easier for people to walk and cycle. Working directly with people from a range of backgrounds, ages and abilities you will encourage and upskill them to walk, cycle and enjoy public spaces by engaging them in programmes of activities and events, creating healthier, happier communities. 

You will work in settings including community hubs, schools, universities and workplaces, collaborating with other stakeholders to secure and develop projects and tailor resources to respond to the needs of a diverse range of Londoners. An Enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate due to the settings you will work in on occasion.

At the root of all your work with be a passion about creating a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.

About You

We are looking for individuals who

• Has experience of delivering practical projects
• Has experience of working in partnership with other organisations
• Has excellent organisational skills with experience of managing competing priorities
• Has the ability to communicate in an engaging and welcoming way and to adapt communication style to a diverse range of audiences
• Has the ability to motivate others
• Has good IT literacy  
• Has an understanding of issues facing communities that experience inequalities

As part of our team you’ll have the opportunity to develop numerous skills, across a wide range of areas of our work, and we are committed to supporting your personal development.

We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome all applications, in particular from under-represented groups.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.

What we offer

In return we can offer a truly flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.

Wellbeing

• 26 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 4% or 5% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

Additional information

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, Tuesday 01 February 22
• Interviews will take place via MS Teams on the 14 February 2022

About Sustrans

Sustrans is the charity making it easier for people to walk and cycle. We connect people and places, create liveable neighbourhoods, transform the school run and deliver a happier, healthier commute.

Our vision and mission have never been more relevant. Across the UK, governments are pledging investment and action on walking and cycling.

We are working together to make a real difference - creating places where everyone can live and travel happily and healthily, and where nobody is excluded.

Our work wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and dedication of our colleagues.

We are proud of our employee net promoter score, being in the top 20% of all employers across all sectors in the UK, due to our energised, friendly and motivated workforce.

Join Sustrans today and help us get things done, together!

Oasis Community Partnerships is looking for someone who can combine an entrepreneurial flair and excellent leadership skills to become the new Community Hub Leader supporting the established Hub at North Bristol. 

The post holder will lead the development of the Hub based in the Lawrence Weston area of Bristol supporting the Academies and wider local community, and to hold the vision of integrated community delivery, which will include a range of services such as family support, holiday provision, volunteering, Youth mentoring, employability and NEET prevention. We are looking for an experienced Community Leader who will take the Hub Charity to the next stage of development and grow the local community movement through our Christ-centred ethos. Some of the specific duties of this role include:

• planning, resource and coordinate the community Hub plan, measuring impact.
• building supportive working partnerships across the community and various groups.
• leading Hub strategic development (e.g. comms, income generation, MEL)
• developing a team that can grow an Oasis Movement (e.g. engaging staff, volunteers and community workers).

This is very much a relational and project management role.  As such, the successful applicant will need to demonstrate:

• experience of leading community delivery and growing projects from start-up phase.
• innovative use of resources and budget management to maximise funding.
• a thorough knowledge and understanding community work.
• an education to degree level or equivalent and /or relevant professional qualification.

This is a unique opportunity for a self-reliant and results-focused individual, who is looking to make a difference in this complex and high-profile field of work.  In return we offer:

• Flexible working practices which encourages innovation and fresh ideas.
• A supportive network and friendly team in a motivating working environment.
• A non-contributory defined benefit pension scheme with 7% employer contributions.
• 25 days holiday per year (plus Bank Holidays), rising to 30 days after 2 years of service.

This will be a rolling recruitment campaign so we invite you go to the Oasis UK charity website for further details on how to apply.  CVs will not be accepted after Midday, Monday 7th February 2022.  First round of interviews will be held on 10th February with final interviews on Thursday 17th February, in Bristol.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.  If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know.  Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.  The successful candidate will need to show proof of right to work in the UK. 

Based in North Bristol

Full Time (40 hours per week), Permanent Contract

£31,919 – 35,934 per annum

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889

The role

Crohn’s & Colitis UK raised over £6 million this year. Our Supporter Engagement Team provides exemplary customer care to every donor, fundraiser, member and supporter, ensuring that they feel valued and are thanked in an innovative, tailored and appropriate way. As we continue to grow our income our customer care processes will become increasingly important. Stewardship of our growing community will be vital to our success as we keep donors, fundraisers and members engaged in our work and motivated to continue to support us.

Your role will be to engage and inspire through the provision of the highest-quality supporter journeys. You will be creative and innovative in delivering tailored stewardship to encourage repeat support and commitment from members of our community. Your supporter engagement activities are integral to achieving our strategic Income Generation priorities, including raising funds from supporters through exceptional standards of customer care, using high quality information, continuous learning and the development of our supporter care services. As a team manager, you will develop and implement excellent internal processes to ensure supporter stewardship and donor management is robust, consistent and of the highest quality.

About you

You will: 

• be a talented, experienced supporter care professional, adept at building strong relationships fast.
• have the ability to multi-task, be organised, diplomatic, and value collaboration with colleagues and connection with supporters.
• be an experienced manager with the ability to mentor and coach your team.
• be familiar with developing motivational communications via letter, email, social media and telephone in order to inspire and engage audiences.
• have experience of implementing highly impactful stewardship techniques.   

If you like the sound of this position and think you have what we are looking for then it would be great to hear from you.

The future

The charity is at a really exciting point. We are in excellent financial health and moving to a new strategy which will give you the chance to put a personal stamp on the actions we are taking to improve the quality of life for people with Crohn’s and Colitis. 

This is a permanent role working 21 hours per week.

Applicants must live in the area the post is covering.

About us

Christian Aid believes that everyone, regardless of faith or race, is entitled to live a full life, free from poverty. We believe the world can and must be changed so that there is equality, dignity and freedom for all. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our team and to make this change happen.

About the role

Church Engagement and Fundraising Officers inspire churches and individuals to be agents of change, with Christian Aid, in order to overcome poverty. The CEFO's specific contribution is to offer bespoke support, often face-to-face, to a defined set of churches and Christian Aid groups, to enable and enrich their contribution. CEFOs motivate churches, groups and individuals to raise money. To enable lasting change, the role also works in partnership on campaigning activity with individual campaigners, churches and, where appropriate, other campaigning partners.

About you

As a Church Engagement and Fundraising Officer you are responsible for working alongside Volunteer Officers to support and develop volunteers within their area of work, and to draw on the expertise of volunteers where possible. Church Engagement and Fundraising Officers are measured against clearly defined targets and success indicators.

You will manage a wide caseload of churches, in England (Somerset & Dorset) in a way that inspires participation to give, act and pray with Christian Aid. You will ensure Christian Aid serves, inspires and equips the spectrum of churches to make an impact on poverty through Christian Aid.

You will bring your experience of church engagement and fundraising with to build and nurture new and existing networks and relationships, speak confidently and effectively. You'll meet fundraising targets, generate creative and effective engagement ideas and be ready to partner with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve multiple outcomes, including volunteers, leaders, pastors, ministers, colleagues and Christian media.

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

All successful candidates will require either a Basic or Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service certificate (DBS) as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. Information will be forwarded to you by the HR team with your offer.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid's Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid's Code of Conduct.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Well Connected is looking for someone who is enthusiastic, kind and approachable to join it’s small, yet dynamic team. This role will be responsible for the University of Plymouth medical students’ social engagement placements and learning experiences. This programme  enables students to engage directly with communities.

This exciting opportunity will suit someone who would enjoy interacting with students, community organisations and local people.

You need to be organised and able to work on your own initiative but will be well supported and encouraged to be creative in the approaches you choose to use. 

While a background in health is not a requirement, you should be interested in promoting wellbeing.

You will be facilitating the Social Engagement Pathway which aims to increase students understanding of the health needs of disadvantaged groups. Many medical students have little awareness of the impact of inequality and its underpinning factors so this Pathway ensures that they are better informed and equipped to confidently support people in the future, improving the life chances of the most vulnerable in our society. The Pathway integrates with other elements of their curriculum, adding value to the communication, population health and clinical skills they will require as doctors.

Application Instructions

Please provide a supporting statement of no more than 2 pages of A4.

NB: We will be interviewing as and when suitable candidates apply.

Help us make a real difference in people’s lives

Gloucester Cathedral sits at the heart of community life as a beacon of hope. A diverse and dynamic place for all, we are committed to using the Cathedral’s assets and partnerships to make a positive difference in people’s lives. As one of the most significant heritage and community organisations in the Southwest, we remain open for everyone, 365 days a year, providing meaningful activities for a wide range of audiences and welcoming visitors from all over the world. During the past few years, we have completed the first phase of a once-in-a-generation project to ensure the Cathedral continues to grow its reach and diversify its audiences through more impactful engagement.

This is where you come in…  As Community Engagement & Participation Officer you’ll be the driving force behind this activity, working with colleagues and partners to shape our strategy and deliver outstanding programmes across the following priorities:

1. Working with individuals and groups to support mental health and well-being
2. Working with young people to help them identify and achieve their potential
3. Caring for those experiencing homelessness and helping them develop as individuals
4. Reducing our carbon footprint and supporting other initiatives to help care for God’s creation

Your goal will be to unlock the Cathedral’s potential by working collaboratively to shape and deliver exciting action plans which lead to sustainable outcomes.  Not only will you respond to the challenges and opportunities as we emerge from the pandemic, but you will help to shape the Cathedral’s wider vision and ambitions as we develop our role as a cathedral fit for the 21st century.

This is a critical role, and we are looking for exceptional candidates with a genuine passion for one or more of our four priorities, experience of working in community settings and who share our asset-based approach.  The ability to work in partnership with colleagues from the Cathedral and externally is essential.

ShareAction and the global system of finance

It is said that “money makes the world go around” but the global financial system in its current form is in danger of making our world a very inhospitable place indeed for future generations.

Though it has lifted many out of poverty, today the global financial system has an oversized impact on many of the existential challenges we face. Biodiversity loss is such an example, as is climate change and the growing gap between rich and poor in terms of both income and health. Investment, lending and insuring decisions can enable destructive and exploitative industries or they can support a transition to a more sustainable way of living and use of precious resources. The latter approach is known as responsible or ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investment.

ShareAction’s vision is of a world where the financial system serves our planet and its people. Our mission is to define the highest standards of responsible investment and to drive change until these standards are adopted worldwide. We work towards our mission by:

• advocating for change in the investment industry using our research and rankings
• campaigning with allies to strengthen investor stewardship and change corporate behaviour
• pushing for public policy reform to transform the financial system

Position

Established in 2016, the Workforce Disclosure Initiative (WDI)’s ambition is to transform the quantity and quality of available data on the workforce practices of the world’s largest public companies. It is built around an annual survey of companies (1,000 companies received the WDI questionnaire this year). The data is analysed by WDI and shared with signatory investors. WDI facilitates engagement between investors and companies to drive disclosure and improved performance.

WDI’s ultimate purpose is to improve the lives of working people across the world.

The Investor Engagement Manager will be responsible for recruiting, engaging and retaining institutional investors as WDI signatories.

Key responsibilities:

• You will recruit new institutional investors to join WDI as signatories;

• You will manage relationships with existing investor signatories to ensure programme is meeting investors’ needs and expectations;
• You support investor signatories to participate fully in the WDI’s annual work programme, including helping drive company responses to the annual survey, speaking at WDI-hosted events and webinars, promoting WDI in external media, and ensuring the content of the annual survey aligns with investor priorities;
• You will establish, maintain and expand a network of relationships with institutional investors, particularly those with a focus on workforce and related “social” issues;
• You will represent the WDI and its thought leadership in appropriate external forums, particularly those attended by responsible investors;
• You will work with the WDI team and external partners to write articles, reports, blogs and other publications which draw on or relate to WDI’s survey findings, and contribute to and participating in, WDI webinars aimed at educating and informing investors and companies on key workforce-related topics;

• You will contribute to WDI team activities including project management, monitoring and evaluation.

Please note this list is not exhaustive. The role will involve frequent collaboration and ‘pitching in’ alongside a small team, and the role may evolve as the programme evolves and expands.

Requirements

We are looking for a passionate, determined individual, with the following experience and skills:

Essential

• Have a good understanding of responsible investment and corporate governance;
• Experience of relationship management, account management or business development in the context or a membership- or subscription-based organisation;
• Experience setting and delivering on targets, for example member recruitment and retention;
• Experience of managing stakeholder relationships across diverse groups, including investors, companies and charitable partners;
• Excellent communications skills, comfortable communicating and influencing at a senior level, and able to flex communication style accordingly;

• Ability to build and maintain a network of institutional investor contacts;
• A team player with strong commitment to collaborative working and ShareAction’s values of courage, independence, persistence, respect and inclusivity;
• Good working knowledge of MS Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Desirable

• Subject matter expertise on salient workforce issues, such as gender diversity, health and safety, and supply chain management;
• Experience in campaigning and making change happen in a corporate environment;
• Experience of using Salesforce as a CRM.

Other information

Hours: Full-time, but with some flexibility possible

Contract type: Full time, permanent.

Salary: £33,000 - £38,000 plus 8 per cent pension (non-contributory) and benefits including a healthcare scheme

Deadline for applications: 9am, Monday 7 February

ShareAction values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen) and welcome applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities and so if you are not 100 per cent sure that you meet all the requirements but believe you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and use the application questions to tell us about your experience and what you hope to bring to this role.

We also actively encourage staff to work in ways that best suit their needs and our flexible working policy outlines many of the options available- such as part-time and term-time working, job sharing, home working and working compressed hours. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

ShareAction’s London office is based in vibrant Bermondsey and a short walk from London Bridge underground and national rail. Remote working will remain the norm for many ShareAction staff as we continue to face the Covid-19 pandemic, with office space available in London for those who wish to use it.

Please note that to be considered for this post you must be legally eligible to work in the UK. Due to current restrictions we are unable to hire anyone that isn’t already living in the UK.
Due to our size we are unable to sponsor visas.

Mission Community Engagement Enabler

Sittingbourne, Kent

17.5 hours per week

Fixed-term contract for 12 months

The Mission Community Engagement Enabler is an exciting and unique role at the Diocese, as you will perform local community outreach in Sittingbourne and lead our weekly events for the Ignite Project to present the Gospel in a friendly and interactive way.

As The Mission Community Engagement Enabler you will maintain and enhance excellent relationships with community groups and others within the parish, establishing a strong personal and project presence in the local community by undertaking work that raises the local profile of the church.

Reporting to the Ignite Project Lead, you will build relationships of trust with those attending Ignite, offering opportunities for them to follow Christ and help establish a new worshipping community.

An important part of the role is your responsibility for training Christian volunteers to run the Ignite Project in a sustainable way, especially after the grant period has come to an end. As such you will be expected to attend and participate in weekly planning sessions and other events, either locally or occasionally elsewhere within the Diocese.

Educated to a good standard, you should have a personal understanding of the Christian faith, with pastoral skills to enthuse, support and empower members of parish mission projects.

With the ability to communicate appropriately to people from a diverse range of backgrounds, you must be able to reflect theologically within the appropriate context, in order to communicate the Gospel in creative and interactive ways.

Ignite is a Fresh Expressions form of church which comprises 8 plants across the Diocese and in Guernsey. It is a combination of community outreach and weekly evening events which present the Gospel in a friendly and interactive way and enables people not engaging with traditional church, to meet Jesus and have their lives transformed.

The format for an Ignite evening, is low-key friendship-based evangelism and is often described as a Christian version of BBC’s ‘The One Show’ in its style of presentation. There is a mix of interactive discussions, table group activities, and multi-media audio and visual clips, as well as occasional short talks and opportunities to pray. This offers people the opportunity to engage their thoughts, and helps them to consider their relationship with God, through Jesus. Further information about Ignite is available in the job description.

Canterbury Diocese is the oldest diocese in England, stretching from Maidstone to Thanet, the Isle of Sheppey to the Romney Marsh. We have 350 miles of coastline with historic ports and seaside resorts, alongside rural communities, market towns and commuter-belt urban developments. Affluent areas often sit alongside pockets of major deprivation, offering an exciting and challenging mission context. 

At the heart of all we do is a vision of transformation for ourselves and our communities: no one can encounter God and remain unchanged. In the Diocese of Canterbury, we want to increasingly become a Christian community transformed through encounter with Christ, growing and overflowing to transform and bless the families, homes and communities we serve: Changed Lives, Changing Lives.

Closing date: 23 January 2022.
Interview date: W/b 1st February 2022

ShareAction and the global system of finance

It is said that “money makes the world go around” but the global financial system in its current form is in danger of making our world a very inhospitable place indeed for future generations.

Though it has lifted many out of poverty, today the global financial system has an oversized impact on many of the existential challenges we face. Biodiversity loss is such an example, as is climate change and the growing gap between rich and poor in terms of both income and health. Investment, lending and insuring decisions can enable destructive and exploitative industries or they can support a transition to a more sustainable way of living and use of precious resources. The latter approach is known as responsible or ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investment.

ShareAction’s vision is of a world where the financial system serves our planet and its people. Our mission is to define the highest standards of responsible investment and to drive change until these standards are adopted worldwide. We work towards our mission by:

• advocating for change in the investment industry using our research and rankings
• campaigning with allies to strengthen investor stewardship and change corporate behaviour
• pushing for public policy reform to transform the financial system

Position

ShareAction’s corporate engagement programmes harness the power of investors to influence companies to drive improvements in their environmental sustainability and social responsibility.

As Senior Research Officer in our climate change corporate engagement team, you will be responsible for developing high-quality research to inform our campaigns across a range of sectors. Our current focus looks at sectors related to heavy industry and commitments to timebound, credible decarbonisation plans aligned with a 1.5C pathway.

This role will include ad hoc research to prepare for meetings, work on long-term research projects (including surveys and the drafting of investor reports and briefings) and the presentation of research findings to target audiences, with the support of the rest of the climate team.

The key responsibilities below outline in more detail the type of work you will be undertaking:

• You will be conducting and leading research on a broad range of topics linked to the connection between climate change, the financial services, and a number of industry sectors. Our current focus is European chemicals, but future work could include looking at sectors such as the built environment, mining, power & transport;
• Drafting reports and briefings for a range of audiences, including investors and companies will be a large part of the day-to-day aspects of the role;

• You will be supporting the climate campaigns team with ad hoc research, for instance to prepare for meetings or presentations both internally and externally;
• You will work closely with our internal communications team to coordinate press and social media around publications;
• Presenting research findings to a variety of audiences, often in person and/or via webinars, with the support of the climate campaigns team;
• Horizon-scanning to identify new developments and trends in the external environment which may provide opportunities for our mission.

Please note that this list isn’t exhaustive and the role might change slightly from time to time.

Requirements

We are looking for a passionate, determined individual, with the following experience and skills:

ESSENTIAL

• Experience of leading or being part of a large research project;
• A good understanding of how climate change affects companies in a range of sectors such as power, the built environment, chemicals and transport;
• Ability to write about complex topics in a direct and understandable manner;

• Good analytical skills with the ability to quickly get to grips with new and complex subject areas, assimilate information, pull out the relevant points and communicate them to a wide variety of audiences;
• Excellent written and verbal English;
• Comfort analysing, manipulating, and presenting quantitative information;
• Ability to plan, manage and deliver own work to agreed objectives and timelines, balancing competing priorities and reprioritising when needed;
• Great attention to detail;

• Good presentation skills;
• A good understanding of ShareAction, our mission and our values;
• Experience of Microsoft Office tools (particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Office 365.

DESIRABLE

• A good understanding of responsible investment;
• Industry experience in - or research coverage of - the chemical sector;
• A good understanding of any of the following sectors: financial services, mining, built environment, oil & gas, power generation, cement, transport.

Other information

Hours: Full-time, but with some flexibility possible

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £26,314 - £33,000 plus 8 per cent pension (non-contributory) and benefits including a healthcare scheme

Closing date: Monday 31 January (9am)

Interviews: 1st round 1st and 3rd February

ShareAction values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen) and welcome applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities and so if you are not 100 per cent sure that you meet all the requirements but believe you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and use the application questions to tell us about your experience and what you hope to bring to this role.

We also actively encourage staff to work in ways that best suit their needs and our flexible working policy outlines many of the options available- such as part-time and term-time working, job sharing, home working and working compressed hours. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

ShareAction’s London office is based in vibrant Bermondsey and a short walk from London Bridge underground and national rail. Remote working will remain the norm for many ShareAction staff as we continue to face the Covid-19 pandemic, with office space available in London for those who wish to use it.

Please note that to be considered for this post you must be legally eligible to work in the UK. Due to current restrictions we are unable to hire anyone that isn’t already living in the UK.
Due to our size we are unable to sponsor visas.

BUILDING BETTER OPPORTUNITIES: 

OPPORTUNITY AND CHANGE 

Job Title: Skills Plus for Change Trainer         

Location: Nottinghamshire

Salary: £21,415 - £23,117

Status & Hours: Temporary contract until March 2023, 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 9th February 2022

Do you have the drive and ambition to make a positive contribution to the skills and development of people with multiple barriers to employment and education?

Skills Plus for Change is a dynamic programme delivered as part of Building Better Opportunities programme – Opportunity & Change project funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) and the National Lottery Community Fund.

We have an exciting new opportunity for an organised, proactive and inspiring individual to deliver our Skills Plus for Change life skills programme to a range of partners and their participants. The programme is tailored to the needs of participants and enables those with complex needs to make positive changes to reach their full potential and beyond. 

Framework, the lead partner on this project, is a charity delivering housing, health, employment, support and care services to people with a diverse range of needs. We empower people to achieve financial stability, social inclusion and independence. Our values of Respond, Respect and Empower underpin everything we do.

This job might be for you if:

• You are great at helping people to learn new skills. You may come from a background in teaching or training.

• You communicate clearly on all levels. You write well and can explain just about anything to anyone.

• You have a great way with people. You are non-judgmental, compassionate and enjoy engaging with people from all walks of life.

• You enjoy managing your own workload and thrive in a constantly evolving environment. You are proactive and keen to take on new challenges.

• You would be happy delivering sessions covering a range of topics such as health and wellbeing, housing, money management and employability.

The role will be delivering to groups of people in a range of partner organisations which are located across Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire. Therefore a driver’s licence and car available for work is essential along with a willingness to travel.

Framework offers a comprehensive benefits package including access to childcare vouchers, pension scheme and company sick pay. We understand that a work life balance is important and support our staff accordingly. 

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities

If this sounds like the role for you then please see the person specification and job description and complete our online application. If successful, the provisional interview date is 24/02/22.

To protect the health & wellbeing of those receiving support from Framework, colleagues and the wider community, any job offer is conditional upon the prospective post-holder having been vaccinated against Covid-19, or agreeing to do so during the first six months in the post, except where such a requirement would be unreasonable in the circumstances.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

The key function of this role is to support the IBE’s Engagement strategy to deliver activities that help to build our brand, engage our supporters and encourage more organisations to support IBE’s work. 
You will work closely with the IBE’s Director and the Head of Operations & Finance to provide exceptional supporter engagement to all areas of the corporate community, maintaining existing client relations and helping to organise the recruitment of new organisations to join the IBE. 

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in multiple activities as the role will provide vital support across the Engagement and MarComms programme. 

Mission Community Engagement Enabler

Ashford, Kent

35 hours per week

Fixed-term contract for 12 months

The Mission Community Engagement Enabler is an exciting and unique role at the Diocese, as you will perform local community outreach in Ashford Town Parish and lead our weekly events for the Ignite Project to present the Gospel in a friendly and interactive way.

As The Mission Community Engagement Enabler you will maintain and enhance excellent relationships with community groups and others within the parish, establishing a strong personal and project presence in the local community by undertaking work that raises the local profile of the church.

Reporting to the Ignite Project Lead, you will build relationships of trust with those attending Ignite, offering opportunities for them to follow Christ and help establish a new worshipping community.

An important part of the role is your responsibility for training Christian volunteers to run the Ignite Project in a sustainable way, especially after the grant period has come to an end. As such you will be expected to attend and participate in weekly planning sessions and other events, either locally or occasionally elsewhere within the Diocese.

Educated to a good standard, you should have a personal understanding of the Christian faith, with pastoral skills to enthuse, support and empower members of parish mission projects.

With the ability to communicate appropriately to people from a diverse range of backgrounds, you must be able to reflect theologically within the appropriate context, in order to communicate the Gospel in creative and interactive ways.

Ignite is a Fresh Expressions form of church which comprises 8 plants across the Diocese and in Guernsey. It is a combination of community outreach and weekly evening events which present the Gospel in a friendly and interactive way and enables people not engaging with traditional church, to meet Jesus and have their lives transformed.

The format for an Ignite evening, is low-key friendship-based evangelism and is often described as a Christian version of BBC’s ‘The One Show’ in its style of presentation. There is a mix of interactive discussions, table group activities, and multi-media audio and visual clips, as well as occasional short talks and opportunities to pray. This offers people the opportunity to engage their thoughts, and helps them to consider their relationship with God, through Jesus. Further information about Ignite is available in the job description.

Canterbury Diocese is the oldest diocese in England, stretching from Maidstone to Thanet, the Isle of Sheppey to the Romney Marsh. We have 350 miles of coastline with historic ports and seaside resorts, alongside rural communities, market towns and commuter-belt urban developments. Affluent areas often sit alongside pockets of major deprivation, offering an exciting and challenging mission context. 

At the heart of all we do is a vision of transformation for ourselves and our communities: no one can encounter God and remain unchanged. In the Diocese of Canterbury, we want to increasingly become a Christian community transformed through encounter with Christ, growing and overflowing to transform and bless the families, homes and communities we serve: Changed Lives, Changing Lives.

Closing date: 23 January 2022.
Interview date: W/b 1st February 2022