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 Challenge Events Fundraising Officer will contribute to the overall fundraising strategy by delivering a programme of activities that maximise income generation and recruitment and retention of supporters for the Bone Cancer Research Trust.

You will operate as a key member of the Challenge Events Team and will have the opportunity to explore new exciting opportunities for the charity. You will also lead on existing events which form part of our core income programme and help grow our expanding portfolio of Challenge Events.

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 Challenge Events by empowering and involving patients, carers, friends, relatives, healthcare professionals and researchers.

About You

The ideal candidate will bring experience of successfully building events fundraising streams through different challenges and bespoke events as well developing meaningful relationships with professional event organisers. 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. 

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. 

Legacy Fundraising Manager

With a refreshed brand and a recently celebrated 150th year anniversary this is a great time to join the team.

Legacy Fundraising Manager Responsibilities:

Legacy income is RNIB’s single biggest source of voluntary income (c£38m per year) but the number of gifts has been falling in recent years. After a period of extensive structural and cultural change across the organisation, there are now huge opportunities to reach new audiences and significantly increase the number of legacy supporters in our pipeline.

You will be managing a growing programme of supporter receptions across your region, working closely with your team and colleagues in the Yorkshire and the Humber, North West and Wales Networks to promote gifts in Wills, training staff and volunteers to have good legacy conversations and convert leads into considerers, intenders and pledges.

Legacy Fundraising Manager Requirements:

You will have experience working within a fundraising setting and are committed to working in a donor / customer focused environment. You excel at making asks to a wide variety of audiences and can demonstrate a strong event management track record.

You will have a good understanding of the principles, methods and practices of legacy fundraising and data governance and be a strong manager who works independently, prioritising across a busy workload. Either home based within your region or working from one of RNIB’s offices in Leeds or Manchester, this post will involve significant and regular travel across the UK including overnight stays.

About RNIB Royal National Institute of Blind People:

We’re the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and we’re here for everyone affected by sight loss. Working for us means working for one of the UK’s biggest charities, supporting almost two million people living with sight loss in the UK.

Location: Home based or based at an RNIB office in Leeds or Manchester

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 36 hours per week

Salary: £30,000 to £33,000 per annum

Benefits: Include 26 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), which increase with service, excellent pension schemes.

You may have experience of the following: Legacy Fundraising Manager, Fundraiser, Fundraising Manager, Fundraising Executive, Fundraising Coordinator, Fundraising Officer, Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Business Development Manager, Charity, Third Sector, NFP, etc.

Ref: 90707

Are you ready for a new challenge within a highly innovative and diverse national charity organisation that plays a vital role in helping people affected by crime?

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Director to join a highly entrepreneurial senior leadership team, we are looking for someone who is very passionate, enthusiastic, ambitious and motivated by the high impact work that we do and the services we provide.

The location of this post is flexible.

As we face the challenges and opportunities of developing and delivering our services nationwide, you will be instrumental in the growth of the business and will be responsible for developing and leading on Victim Support's Business Development Strategy.

You will be a key member of the leadership team, working closely with the Board to develop the business and lead on driving growth by identifying new and emerging opportunities by researching and tracking new and emerging markets, and building positive and sustainable relationships with partners. You will also be responsible for the development of strategies and policies crucial to expanding the presence and reach of VS and its services.

If you are excited by the prospect of being an integral part of an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of those affected by crime then we want to hear from you.

Some unsocial hours working may be necessary.

Closing Date: 6.01.2020

Interview date: W/C 13.01.2020

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, please email Kav Patel at () to arrange an appointment with Diana Fawcett, CEO.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter and would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 30 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the essential criteria in the person specification.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

New Year, New Challenge? Eden Brown are currently recruiting for a Community Fundraiser to join a leading Charity in Yorkshire for a 12 month fixed term contract. Due to the current team expanding, this much loved Charity is looking for a passionate, innovative fundraiser to work closely with Community groups across the Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire region. This role will be office based in Leeds with regular travel required throughout the region.

You will be working effectively within the region to both maximise and drive forward income generation as well as raise awareness of the Charity in the area.

As Community Fundraiser you will be working to achieve ambitious budgeted income targets through recruiting, engaging and mobilising networks of fundraising supporters, groups and volunteers. You will also assist fundraisers in running a number of key events in the Charities calendar. You will be joining an established, friendly fundraising team with a Charity who really do value your personal development.

Previous experience in a Fundraising role is essential and volunteer management is also preferable. You must be good at building relationships as a key part of this role is liaising with families. You must also have worked towards financial targets and be enthusiastic and personable. You must also be a car driver with access to a vehicle. To hear more about this fantastic opportunity please email [email protected]

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

• An exciting time to join St Anne's Community Services in a newly created role
• The opportunity to add value across this complex charity in a varied senior role

About Our Client

St Anne's Community provides a wide range of quality services for people who require support with the head office based in Leeds.

We work with people who have a learning disability, have mental health problems, have issues around substance use - drugs and/or alcohol - or who are or have been homeless.

Our services include a variety of housing and accommodation based support and care, day services and community based support. St Anne's Community Services is a major provider of services across the whole of Yorkshire and the North East.

At St Anne's Community Services we have 4 key values that cut across everything that we do - these are:

Person Centred - People are at the centre of all we do, whether this is promoting client choice or ensuring staff are consulted on changes we make. We aim to promote inclusion and always put our people first.

Quality - We strive to provide services of the highest quality and challenge each other to develop and improve.

Dignity and Respect - We respect the choices of our clients and the contribution each of our colleagues makes. We respect the opinions and beliefs of each other and treat everyone with dignity.

Caring - We are a caring organisation that is considerate of our actions, we support people to grow and achieve.

Job Description

As Head of Accounts and Management Information you will be a key member of the team at St Anne's Community Services and will deputise as required for the CFO.

The purpose of this varied and hands-on role is as follows;

• To ensure the timely production of financial information of sufficient quality to enable the Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees to;

1. monitor and manage the performance of the charity and its individual contracts on a monthly basis
2. take the decisions necessary to achieve its financial objectives both in the short, medium and long terms
3. fulfil all statutory and regulatory requirements

• To provide commercial input on contracts both internally throughout the charity and also externally in negotiations with commissioning organisations
• To implement the systems and procedures necessary for the efficient running of the accounts department
• To lead and manage the accounts department by example, ensuring an acceptable level of performance by and workload for, all accounts staff

You will use your accountancy skills to delivery across a number of key responsibilities that will include (for both St Anne's Community Services Limited and St Anne's Trading Limited)

• Produce timely and complete financial and management accounts and forecasts with appropriate understanding and commentary for presentation to the Senior Management Team and the Board of Trustees, including performance of contracts and variances from budget
• Provide detailed costing information on existing and potential new contracts and be actively involved in contract negotiations
• Support operational managers in their understanding of the financial performance of contracts for which they are responsible
• Lead year-end audit activity with external auditors, ensuring compliance with organisational policies, accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Manage the annual budget process working closely with operational managers
• Be responsible for pro-active cash flow management; short, medium and long term
• Ensure credit control is effective with timely production of invoices and returns to HMRC
• Assist in the development of appropriate methods and techniques to help analyse company financial performance and offer solutions for improvement
• Maintain and develop the necessary internal controls
• Manage all taxation affairs
• Provide financial analysis as required including:

1. Reviewing balance sheets and client monies reconciliations
2. Being responsible for production of monthly finance report to the Board and oversee the submission of financial information and returns to our regulators

• Support the following Trustee Committees as required;

1. Pensions and Investments Committee
2. Audit Committee
3. Finance and Performance Committee

• Support the Internal Audit process as required
• Be responsible for ensuring all financial transactions are accounted for correctly including housing rental income and purchase and sale assets.
• Ensure the fixed asset register is developed and maintained
• Manage and develop the finance team
• Develop appropriate processes, methods and techniques to help improve the quality and timeliness of financial information generally
• Provide financial analysis as required including capital investment and business case appraisals, pricing decisions and contract negotiations
• Lead financial input into the Cost Improvement Programme working with operational managers to identify and deliver financial improvements
• Produce relevant KPIs for regular review
• Deputise for the Chief Financial Officer as required

The Successful Applicant

To be successful as Head of Accounts and Management Information, you will need to possess the following essential qualities:

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA / CIPFA or equivalent) with a proactive approach and strong focus on financial performance
• Commercial outlook generally and the ability to understand the commercial dynamics of contracts
• Hard working and diligent
• A good negotiator
• A good appreciation of what constitutes best practice in terms of systems and process and the ability to identify and implement necessary changes
• Excellent communication and team building skills
• Excellent Excel and Word skills and the ability to build and maintain financial models
• Ability to build long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally including, most significantly, the operational managers who are responsible for delivering services
• Pro-active approach to work
• Ability to challenge when necessary
• Experience of Sage 200 (would be an advantage)

Crucially the job holder must adhere to and demonstrate the core values of St Anne's - Person Centred, Quality, Dignity and Respect and Caring.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary
• Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Access to a fantastic Employee Benefits Scheme with hundreds of discounts at major retailers including Boots, EE personal phone contracts and John Lewis as well as a Cycle To Work scheme
• 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme with our Occupational Health Provider
• Continuous opportunities for training and career development
• Flexible working opportunities

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

Ref Code: MPCY14063167Z

Victim Support is looking for an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead, covering our national organisation.

We are Victim Support, an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve. Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is incredibly important to us, both internally but also to ensure our services meet and adapt to the diverse needs of those we support.

We have an exciting opportunity within our People Services team to join us as our new EDI Lead. Supporting the Assistant Director of People Services you will be responsible for promoting EDI throughout VS, the development and delivery of our EDI strategy, ensuring they align to our organisational objectives and respond to external source feedback.

So, if you have a passion for EDI and are looking for an opportunity to make a real difference, come and join us.

You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to empower and motivate others, you will be able to drive successful outcomes all the while showing tolerance and respect.

You will have a strong working knowledge of current EDI best practice and challenges, you will be a confident and reliable source of information, providing advice and guidance throughout the organisation via different platforms.

You will have success in overseeing EDI networks working with BAME, DMH and LGBT+ and Gender Equality groups with a demonstrable track record of engaging and building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders at a variety of levels.

In return, you will work in a National charity alongside committed colleagues who all want to make a difference to those who are affected by crime. The location of the role is flexible and can be undertaken on a home working basis, though some travel will be required.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as (s). In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role. If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support takes pride in being a diverse organisation, enriched by the participation of all individuals and communities. Diversity matters and we value it.