About us

The Bone Cancer Research Trust (BCRT) is the leading charity dedicated to fighting primary bone cancer. Our mission is to save lives and improve outcomes through research, information, awaress and support. In July 2019 we were awarded 'National Healthcare & Medical Reseach Charity of the Year' at the national Charity Awards and earlier in the year the Yorkshire & Humber Institute of Fundraising awarded our Fundraising & Communications Team with 'Fundraising Team of the Year'. We are a small but incredibly passionate and driven organisation that is proud and supportive of our people - together we make the biggest impact for our community.

The Role

The Special Events Manager will focus on maximising income and building the profile of BCRT by planning, managing and delivering a successful series of events.

You will operate at the centre of a growing team and will be responsible for planning, developing, marketing and implementing a portfolio of Special Events, including gala dinners / balls, comedy nights and assist with delivering lab tours for supporters. Success will be measured by achieving income targets within the planned expenditure, numbers of participants / guests, publicity generated, receipt of positive feedback, and the retention of and conversion of supporters.

You will communicate with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver on these events. From the Research, Support & Information and Fundraising & Communication teams to event venues, families affected, medical professionals and researchers that we support. You will be required to lead on every aspect of each event, including marketing, pre-event logistics and on the day support. You will be in a pivotal position to help us achieve many of our strategic goals.

To deliver on our strategy through to 2022 we need to ensure we deliver high quality, meaningful events that help meet our income and charitable objectives. This role will have a direct impact on the primary bone cancer community through Special Events by empowering patients, carers, friends, relatives, healthcare professionals and researchers.

About You

The ideal candidate will bring experience of organising and deliverying high profile special events, such as gala dinners, balls, art exhibitions etc. They will be results-orientated with a passion for first-class supporter care. They will build excellent working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders as they pull together new ideas for events that will help to ultimately save lives.

As we are a small team, a team-player attitude is a must, as well as a positive and can-do approach.

If you have excellent communication and event management skills, a natural ability to liaise with stakeholders, and determination to succeed, we would like to hear from you.

Application Process

1. Application Form & CV submission closing date: 11th December
2. Interviews W/C 16th December

For more details please see the full Job Description. 

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the only UK-wide charity making a daily difference to the lives of people with cystic fibrosis, and those who care for them. We invest in cutting-edge research, drive up standards of clinical care, offer support for everyone affected by cystic fibrosis, and campaign hard on the issues that matter.

Cystic fibrosis is chronically misunderstood, kills thousands worldwide and is carried unknowingly in the genes of millions. We’re here to beat it.

Putting people with cystic fibrosis at the centre of everything we do is key to helping us beat the condition for good, and doing this is a challenge that you’ll relish.

Sitting within the Philanthropy Team, you will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy and manage the Philanthropy Manager (Trusts) to deliver ambitious growth through delivery of income from charitable trusts and foundations. You will have experience of securing five and six figure gifts, liaising externally and internally at all levels and working with a broad portfolio of funders. There is huge scope for growth within this area, and you will be target oriented, while able to retain sight of the big picture.

Closing date for completed applications will be Monday 2 December 2019 at 5pm.

Interviews will take place 10 December 2019.

Please note: we reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.

Vacancy Details

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Burghfield Common, Reading

Hours: 35 hours per week

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm

Interview dates: w/c 2nd December 2019

Salary: £34,688 to £36,729 per annum

We cannot provide sponsorship for the role.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for Guide Dogs in the Reading area.

We are inviting applications for a Fundraising Team Manager (known within the business as Donation Processing Manager) within a busy and dynamic fundraising directorate, as we aim to deliver an outstanding experience for all our supporters.

As a Donation Processing Manager, you will be line managing our busy donation processing team and overseeing day to day activity.

In your application, you will need to evidence, using specific examples, how your skills and experience meet the criteria laid out in the person specification, within the Job Description below. Requirements include;

• Experience of managing payment processing, donation processing or similar work.

• A proven manager with organisational and communication skills.

• Database and data entry process development.

• Excellent levels and processes of record keeping and information retrieval.

• Ability to set clear strategies, objectives, key performance indicators and make management decisions.

For more information on this role, the requirements and our benefits package, please see the documents attached on our website.

How to apply: Applications can be made using the online application form. As part of our safer recruitment policy, we do not accept CVs for job applications.

Working at Guide Dogs

Working at Guide Dogs is much more than just a job. Through the values that guide our work, we make a real difference, and change lives.

We believe that wellbeing at work is about creating an environment to promote a state of contentment which allows all employees to flourish and achieve their full potential for the benefit of themselves and for Guide Dogs.

As a member of staff, we offer you a wide range of benefits to suit your individual needs. These include; 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 28 days after 3 years' service), flexible benefits package and a defined contribution group personal pension plan.

Diversity

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome, and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from disabled people as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invite to interview for all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

Prospectus is excited to be collaborating with a national health charity to recruit for a new Challenge Events Fundraiser. This role is offered on a permanent, full time basis to work in West London paying £30,000 to £34,000 per annum.

You will be tasked with managing and recruiting people to take part in third party challenge events including Ride London, London Landmarks, Royal Parks and several others. You will maintain communications with the participants and help them to boost their personal fundraising. In addition to this, you will make sure the cheer points on the day are filled with volunteers and that the charity's participants get the most out of the day.

They are looking for someone with experience managing third party challenge events to generate income and recruiting volunteers for cheer points. If you have experience of managing an events calendar that would be a bonus as there is flexibility to grow the role.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.

Office of the Vice-Provost (Advancement)

London

Events Manager

Full Time

The appointment will be on UCL Grade 7. The salary range will be £35,965 - £43,470 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

UCL is London’s Global University. We do things differently here and we take the long view. We remain focused on making a major contribution to the long-term benefit of humanity. In September 2016 UCL launched ‘It’s All Academic’, our bold new global Philanthropy and Engagement Campaign to raise £600m to support students, research and the transformation of our campus. It will enable us to achieve more than ever before to secure our position as one of the world’s top higher education institutions. From fighting dementia to ensuring generations of students reach their full potential: It's All Academic. UCL’s ideas and discoveries are shaping the future, improving lives and having a massive impact on London and the wider world. There has never been a more exciting time to join our team of exceptionally ambitious, creative and passionate individuals, who work together to achieve remarkable things with a global impact. We would love for you to be part of this exciting journey and our success. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in delivering our Campaign. As Events Manager you will create engaging, impactful events that showcase the far-reaching power of philanthropic giving to UCL and keep alumni, supporters, advocates and friends excited and engaged.

This is a great opportunity for a professional with experience in higher education, the charity sector or membership services, to take the lead on developing and delivering a varied portfolio of fundraising, cultivation, stewardship and alumni events. Working with a range of partners within the team, across wider UCL and beyond you will deliver memorable events from initiation to completion, and post-event evaluation. You will be a confident and experienced events professional, with best practice events knowledge and acute attention to detail, who is able to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. Please note that your events portfolio will comprise of events both here in the UK and abroad, and that international travel will be expected as required.

The UCL Ways of Working for professional services supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work.

Closing Date: 20 November 2019

Latest time for the submission of applications: 23:59.

Interview Date: TBC

We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.

Vacancy Reference Number:

EVM/F/UK-R1

Position title:

Events & Volunteer Manager

Reports to:

Director of UK Fundraising

Location:

Either Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

OR

Muslim Hands UK, 595-597 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HJ.

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

£27,500 - £30,000 per year dependant on experience

Terms of Employment:

18-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)

Permanent Full Time / Part Time Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 22nd November 2019

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: W/C 25th November 2019

Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Skype Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please include your Skype ID in your application.

Background:

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the UK's leading Muslim charities. This position is central to our campaign to develop and maintain relationships with individual doors, groups, mosques, schools, volunteers, community centres along with other Islamic institutions in order maximise fundraising and awareness of Muslim Hands.

Muslim Hands, an international relief organisation working in over 50 countries worldwide, is looking for a dynamic individual to join the Fundraising department to develop and maintain relationships with individuals, groups, volunteers, mosques, schools and other Islamic institutions to maximise fundraising and awareness.

The Role:
Based in either our London or Nottingham (headquarters) offices you will be required to travel country-wide, to engage with our target organisations and volunteers and occasional travel between the two-workstations will be required by the post-holder.

You will be working closely with other members of the Fundraising department to gain exposure for the charity and the fundraising campaigns run throughout the year.

The Events & Volunteer team is essential to the growth of Muslim Hands both in raising awareness via our events, which host thousands of people throughout the year, increasing awareness of our work and generating donations (currently £1-2 million per year). Your role will be central in expanding this and helping further the reach of Muslim Hands.

Essential for the Successful Post-holder:

• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to either:

1. Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR
2. Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

• Hold a degree or equivalent qualification.
• Have substantial experience in a similar fundraising role, with a significant amount of that within management.
• Be results driven and able to meet ambitious targets.
• Possess strong community links and have a history of community service.
• Be able to show a track record of fundraising success.
• Have a willingness to work outside of regular hours.
• Be flexible with regular travel between London, Nottingham and overseas.

Desirable:

• Previous experience of working within the NGO/Charity sector.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developing a vision and strategy for the charities' fundraising growth within the Events and Volunteers’ department.
• Line managing staff in the team and working with relevant teams to ensure this happens.
• Developing and extending the reach of the charity within various communities.
• Working closely with the Fundraising Director to coordinate, support and compliment their work
• Preparing and presenting regular reports to senior management and trustees.
• Preparing, monitoring and reporting expenditure against a fixed budget.

Key Areas of Responsibilities 

Campaigns creation for all collections, events, challenges and volunteer activities.

Managing Volunteer & Events’ Coordinators (South, Midlands and North)

Managing Volunteer aspect (South, Midlands and North)

• Create and implement recruitment of MH Volunteers (MHVs).
• Research, draft and implement volunteer policies and procedures (based on Fundraising regulations).
• Generate appropriate volunteering opportunities and create role descriptions based on the diversifying needs of the organisation.
• Monitor, support, and motivate volunteers and their work. This includes managing all social media communication with volunteers.
• Maintain and update volunteer databases. This includes managing the volunteers’ list/registrations, inducting all new volunteers and cataloguing MHVs capabilities, interests and availability.
• Recruit volunteers and provide appropriate training to ensure they are suitable for the role.
• Ensure MHVs are appropriately supported, motivated, monitored and trained in order to maximize benefit to Muslim Hands.
• Offer suitable Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) to MHVs and associated external organization through face-to-face, telephone and email contact.
• Manage budgets and resources, including the reimbursement of expenses to MHVs.
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation and policy related to volunteering and make all necessary amendments to documents and literature in view of the changes.
• Monitor, evaluate and write reports on MHVs activities for donors, Web uploads, Management and Trustees.
• To liaise with MHVs and the scheme; continually seeking to raise its profile and secure fund-raising opportunities.

Managing Events aspect (South, Midlands and North)

• To directly coordinate Muslim Hands events nationally with a view to secure MHVs and raise funds accordingly.
• Manage annual events (Gaza winter walk, Snowden, Ben Nevis etc…).
• Publicise events, keeping up to date with culture trends, monitoring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and ensuring appropriate marketing ‘placement’.
• To nurture existing (and cultivating new) partnerships with relevant and desirable institutions.
• To encourage and support volunteers to run their own fundraising event activities within their specific areas.
• To maintain regular contact with MHVs around the country, setting mini challenges during ‘off-peak’ periods so that they remain engaged and active within their specific areas.
• To support with and source the provision of 1-1 and group training for key MHVs with a view to develop registered and active volunteers, directly and through suitable partnerships.
• To support in the attainment of an effectively visible MH presence at key events, both at grass roots and regional level, mobilising localised volunteer networks and Fundraising Team(s) as required.
• To support the Line Manager in achieving day-to-day tasks, undertaking all reasonable requests as required.

Managing Community & Mosques Officers (South, Midlands and North)

To research and identify appropriate mosques, schools, community organisations and other Islamic institutions which will support our work.

• Maintain regular communications with the above organisations to book events and collections throughout the year.
• To promote fundraising campaigns and events through social media, leaflet and poster distribution.
• To attend events related to mosques and Islamic institutions for networking purposes.
• To participate in meetings associated with the work above and to ensure that decisions from any meetings or discussions are followed up.
• To organise and coordinate regional fundraising tours and events.
• To assist the Fundraising team in all other aspects of delivering campaigns and activities.
• Any other duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post.
• Gain permission from masjids to have containers places in their car parks (Big Aid convoy project).
• Assist on live TV appeals.
• Make masjid and Public announcement for collections.
• Madrasah/Maktab students to be engaged and confirmed for events (e.g. Gaza Winter Walk).
• Work not only with Mosques but with events/fundraising on various projects throughout the year.
• Employees of Muslim Hands are expected to be sympathetic to the aims and ethos of the organisation.

Other Requirements of Post-holder:

• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in approximately 5-Live-TV-Appeals during our peak periods.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices

This role would suit someone who thrives working in a fast-paced environment and who enjoys facing challenges; often working to tight deadlines.

This is a very rewarding position for the right person. If you feel this is you please send your CV with a cover letter explaining why you feel you are suitable quoting the above reference number!!

Deadline for applications is 22nd November 2019 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful. 

Prospectus is delighted to be working with an organisation who improve the wellbeing of everyone in the advertising and media industry in their search for an Events Manager.

As an outstanding and passionate events fundraiser you will be excited by the opportunity to develop and deliver a portfolio of new and existing fundraising and engagement events. Working closely with the Head of Events, you will ensure that all event activity continually reflects the need and wants of the industry and the organisation's stakeholders.

A wide range of range of events are held yearly including a flagship dinner, golf days, talks, a fashion show and more. You will find new and exciting ways to maximise income and supporter engagement and will work as a member of the wider strategic partnerships team to boost event sales and team participation. As line manager of the Events Executive you will have proven experience of leading and developing a team member.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will

We are recruiting for an amazing mental health charity to help find them their next Events Manager, this role is a 1 year FTC and is responsible for leading a team of 2 people to deliver an income of £800,000. This is a super role as it includes loads of different elements, the role will oversee the development of a new bespoke walking event, it will also improve the successful virtual event (which raised over £110,000 last year) and will further develop the supporter journey.

This is a great role for anyone to have on your CV, the organisation is also committed to providing a great place to work, the office is beautiful and the culture is fantastic.

You will also be joining a team who beat their last financial target by over £100,000.

You will need experience of:

• Working across a varied portfolio of challenge events, ideally you will have experience of managing a virtual and bespoke event


• Excellent understanding of event marketing and strong supplier management


• An enthusiastic and ambitious personality – always looking to make improvements to a programme.

Closing date: 17^th November

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call me on 020 30 062787or email [email protected]

JOB TITLE: Event Manager

CONTRACT: Fixed Term – 2 years

HOURS: Full time- 35 hours a week

DEPARTMENT: Individual Fundraising & Events

REPORTING TO: Head of Events

LOCATION: Manchester

SALARY: £26,800 - £35,750 - (Starting Salary £26,800 to £28,290)

In this exciting and varied role, you will be part of the core team driving forward event delivery in Greater Manchester. We have recently launched a pioneering new campaign for Greater Manchester which will see the team responsible for delivering £6.1m of match funding over a two-year period. You will be responsible for delivering cultivation events to support the business development and philanthropy teams in securing funding towards this campaign.

You will work closely with the Head of Events, Head of Business Development and the Head of Philanthropy to create and implement your events strategy. You will collaborate with the North West Event Manager to maximize any opportunities for cross fertalisation of supporters from events across the North West.

You will need excellent relationship management skills and the ability to relate to people at all levels. You will be organised and a strong project manager, confident in solving problems, securing financial targets and take a creative approach to deliver outstanding events.

To learn more about the role please visit our website

About The Prince’s Trust

We are a youth charity whose mission is to help young people transform their lives by developing the confidence and skills, to live, learn and earn. This year we will support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome!

We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years.  Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper.  We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.  We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

The Prince’s Trust is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of the children and young people we work with. Successful applicants to roles at The Prince’s Trust will be subject to criminal vetting checks, and where necessary for the role, a check at an enhanced level will be required.

To apply for this vacancy please complete the online application.  To help you with the supporting statement section, you may want to visit our website to download a copy of the Prince’s Trust Behavioural Framework.

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we'd like a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.

Emmanuel College is one of the larger colleges of the University of Cambridge, embracing a community of around 500 undergraduate students, 200 graduate students, 90 Fellows and 150 college staff led by the Master, Dame Fiona Reynolds. The main college site occupies extensive grounds sited in the centre of Cambridge and provides an environment for learning and living that is both beautiful and peaceful.

The College is seeking to appoint an experienced, self-motivated individual with exceptional events management and communication skills to work as part of a busy team. Energy, flair and the ability to communicate at all levels is essential in this role, as well as a friendly and flexible manner. An ability to prioritise and to work to tight and competing deadlines with a meticulous attention to detail are essential.

The person appointed will have knowledge of communications/public relations/marketing along with familiarity with relational databases.

The duties of the Events and Communications Manager are set out in more detail in the job description.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the College’s Development Office as it embarks on a major fundraising campaign.

The College offers 25 days’ holiday in addition to statutory and bank holidays, contributory pension scheme, travel to work loan, and access to the College gym and pool as well as many other benefits.

For an application form and further particulars, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 5.00pm on Monday 25th November 2019.

Emmanuel College is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Do you have a heart for serving Jesus in a community setting?  We’re looking for a Bar and Events Manager to join our team at Rowheath Pavilion, Bournville, Birmingham.

Who we are

Rowheath Pavilion is part of the George Cadbury legacy, and is the heart of the Bournville community, set in its own park and playing fields.

The community café and bar provide opportunities to serve and engage with different parts of the local community. The Terrace Room is a popular venue for weddings and parties. Rowheath Pavilion also hosts its own events, including Street Food Fridays, ale and food festivals, community days and our popular fireworks event.  The playing fields are home to a number of football clubs, a rugby club and running club.

Trinity Christian Centre, a charity set up by Rowheath Pavilion Church, runs Rowheath Pavilion on behalf of the Church for the benefit of the whole community.  We serve the community as we follow Jesus.

The role

This is a new position: we’re looking for someone who is an excellent team player, able to work with the existing events team to deliver our food and drinks events, as well as manage our community bar and front of house for weddings and parties. It would help to love sport as well.

The person

The role requires someone with excellent people skills, who is hard-working and tenacious, has the ability to work on their own initiative, can think on their feet, with excellent organisation, financial and time management skills and who thrives in a busy yet small team environment. Bar and events management experience would be an advantage. Passion to serve the local community is essential.

There is an occupational requirement attached to this job for the successful candidate to be Christian and able to uphold our Christian values serving the community in God’s love

Maggie's is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Special Events Manager to join our team. 

The post-holder will have responsibility for project managing and implementing the special events programme and annual events calendar for Maggie’s. They will deliver high value cultivation events and oversee major ticketed ‘special events’. They will hold the ‘masterplan’ for all mid to major engagement events and will work in partnership with colleagues to deliver and support the delivery of the special events programme UK wide. They will manage a Special Events Assistant in this role.

The post holder will establish collaborative working relationships both internally with other senior staff across the organisation and externally with volunteers and other key stakeholders. They will contribute to the development and implementation of Maggie’s overall plans, ensuring the programme of special events is meeting awareness and fundraising needs.

In addition the post-holder will identify key opportunities to maximise the support of our lead donors and patrons and deliver high quality supporter care in line with our supporter care policy. 

This is a full-time post, however, we are open to discussing the possibility of a 4-day-week working pattern.

In addition to a rewarding career, Maggie’s offers a range of staff benefits including competitive holiday entitlement, workplace pension, option to apply to continue NHS pension, sick-pay scheme, and travel and cycle loans.

For further details of the role and how to apply please click on the link below.  

Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 25 November 2019. 

Interviews will take place during the week of 2 December 2019.

Sports & Challenges Executive

£23,500 + benefits (including 25 days annual leave, reward scheme and pension)

Leatherhead

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed.

About the role:

This Sunday Times Top 100 Not-For-Profit organisation is looking to appoint a Sports & Challenges Executive to develop and own a portfolio of events from our national programme. Leading on fundraising and engagement activities, you will work closely with colleagues in taking sports events to market and stewarding sports participants to maximise on each event opportunity.

Reporting to the Head of Events, you will be proactive in identifying, developing and marketing fundraising opportunities in the sports and challenge event marketplace, taking responsibility for driving and delivering agreed income and events targets.

Naturally engaging the commitment of others, you will recruit, retain and motivate sports and challenge participants to contribute to the income of the charity and raise local profile.

Location: Our new, modern Head Office is situated in Leatherhead, Surrey located just 45 minutes from London Waterloo and Victoria and 25 minutes from Guildford.  We are less than a 10 minute walk from Leatherhead Station and the town centre, with free on-site parking. Regular travel throughout London and Essex Regions is required.

What we’re looking for:

• An experienced fundraiser with an action-oriented approach – you achieve goals with a sense of urgency, high attention to detail and with event planning experience
• A compelling public speaker and negotiator – you are a persuasive and motivational communicator who stimulates others into action
• An enthusiastic networker – you appreciate, through your knowledge of managing successful events, that building rapport and developing relationships with others is essential
• Practical and outgoing – you are a self- confident and motivating team builder, you will be proactive in identifying, developing and marketing new and additional fundraising opportunities in the sports and challenge event marketplace
• Demonstrable success in meeting income and expenditure targets - you understand the importance of researching before making an approach and know when to make the fundraising ‘ask’
• Applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a sports or events hands-on environment and who have managed volunteers/interns, and are educated to at least degree level (preferably with an event related qualification)
• Confident use of MSOffice and experience of using a CRM database – you are organized and produce high quality accurate work.

What we offer:

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, click here.

How to apply:

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter highlighting why your application should be considered above others to us via the link.

For a detailed job description visit rainbowtrust org uk or call 01372-220073.

First interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead during the week beginning 16 December 2019, with second interviews being held during the week beginning 23 December 2019. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful and may close the role early if sufficient applications have been received.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation. Registered Charity No: 1070532

Could you coordinate and lead the delivery of an effective Safe Haven service based on a ‘Crisis Café’ or ‘Sanctuary’ model to people experiencing mental health crisis?

Banbury Safe Haven Manager
Hours: 35 hours per week- This includes evening and weekend work as part of core hours
Salary: £27,905 – £31,371 Per Annum, Pro Rata (NJC salary scale point 24-28) Plus additional unsocial hours allowance, for evening and weekend working
Place of work: Banbury

Holidays: 28 days plus bank holidays (per annum pro rata)
Probationary Period: 6 Months
Pension: Auto enrolment scheme in place

General Background 
We’re Mind, the mental health charity. We’re here to make sure anyone with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn for advice and support; in total over 20,000 people in Oxfordshire access our services each year. With one in four people experiencing a mental health problem at some point in their lives, people need Mind more than ever.

Our work includes:

• The Transitional Supported Housing Recovery Service (part of the Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnership).
• The Talking Space Plus psychological therapy service, in partnership with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
• The Oxfordshire Mind Wellbeing Service, which is part of both the TalkingSpace Plus and Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnerships and includes:
  • Five Wellbeing Centres throughout the county
  • Public Wellbeing and Information Services
  • Physical Activity and Wellbeing
  • Benefits for Better Mental Health, a welfare benefits advice service
  • Volunteering and Peer Support Opportunities
• Raising awareness and campaigning activity.

We employ over 100 staff and operate in 28 locations around the county.

Purpose of the Job 
This post holder will:

• Ensure the successful development and delivery of Banbury Safe Haven.
• Line manage Banbury Safe Haven Workers and oversee the recruitment and induction of key staff.
• Provide support, advice and guidance to staff making day-to-day decisions develop and maintain good practice, identify staff training needs and sustain effective systems of communications and support
• Maintain awareness of and implement relevant aspects of best practice in holistic crisis support, liaising with Oxford Safe Haven colleagues to share learning as appropriate.
• Encourage Banbury Safe Haven Workers to support service users to develop self-management strategies and to make the best use of the local resources around them, to increase their ability to effectively manage mental health crisis.
• Offer support both to Service Users and to Safe Haven Workers.
• Liaise with appropriate bodies and adhere to Oxfordshire Mind organisational policy in relation to any child or adult safeguarding concerns.
• Raise awareness of the project locally among the public and relevant professionals.
• Establish excellent working relationships with staff in partner agencies such as Adult Mental Health Teams, Emergency Departments, Primary Care, member organisations of the Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnership and others, so that they are familiar with the concept of Banbury Safe Haven and understand how to access the service.
• Liaise with outside organisations and individuals to ensure the service remains accessible to all individuals and groups e.g. younger adults, women with children, black and minority ethnic communities, veterans and groups who may have difficulty in accessing services.
• Ensure people who access Oxfordshire Mind’s services have the opportunity to engage with, to influence and to participate in the running of our services.

Closing date: Wednesday 20th November 2019
Interview date: Thursday 28th November 2019

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the button to be directed to our website to download the information pack and application form.

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