Cash for Kids is the umbrella brand for 22 local children’s charities in the UK. Owned by Bauer Media, we are aligned to the Bauer Radio local radio stations and raise funds to grant to under 18’s who are sick, disabled or underprivileged.
Reporting to the Managing Director you will be working in the lively and stimulating atmosphere of a busy radio station.
We are looking for an ambitious self-starter who can communicate with people at all levels and is a great administrator. You will be required to establish relationships with all key stakeholders both internally and externally. You should have excellent sales and presentation skills. The ideal candidate will have extensive local corporate contacts and be able to demonstrate how these relationships will be beneficial.
Networking will be a major part of this role in order to recruit companies to adopt Cash for Kids in the Hits Radio Manchester area.
Strong presentation skills are essential and must be demonstrated.
A background in fundraising is preferable.
A clean UK driving licence is essential and must be proved.
Main Duties and Key Responsibilities
- Be responsible for delivering the strategy, planning and day to day management of the charity.
- Responsible for achieving agreed fundraising targets through the effective implementation of high profile events and campaigns in the plan.
- Manage the team of two Charity Fundraising Executives ensuring they deliver their KPI’s.
- Research, identify and develop new fundraising opportunities and areas of potential support, with new corporate partners whilst maintaining relationships with current supporters including identifying high net worth supporters and corporate contacts
- Assess the potential of all fundraising activity and propose strategies for their management and development to ensure that fundraising is maximised
- Develop the charity as an integral part of the business
- Create and implement tactical PR plans for the charity
- Administer and advise on all future grant applications prior to Local Executive Board assessment
- Work closely with all station stake holders to work as active project teams to ensure effective delivery of on-air appeals
- Recruit, manage and maintain a volunteer/street team base
- Building and maintaining profitable, long-term fundraising relationships with corporates and potential donors across the Hits Radio Manchester area.
- Liaising with fundraisers, beneficiaries and radio personnel to ensure smooth running of all fundraising activities
- Use this database to encourage donors to fundraise in the future
- Maximise fundraising potential of all events and activities and hit targets.
- Making risk analyses and balancing time-cost ratios to focus effort upon the most appropriate fundraising activities with the highest chance of success
- Raising awareness of the charity and its work
- Providing client management and project co-ordination with colleagues
- Undertaking other duties that might be assigned from time to time
High Level Objectives
Facilitate and increase funds raised in line with Business Plan targets
Key Skills & Attributes
- Excellent communication skills – both verbal & written
- Be energetic, positive, persuasive and enthusiastic, with a hands-on approach and great work ethic
- Proven track record in a sales/corporate environment
- Project Management skills and ability to collaborate with key stakeholders
- Be able to prioritise work effectively with maximum impact on cash growth
- Have the ability to work on own initiative
- Have flexibility to work evenings/weekends when required.
- Be a holder of a current, full clean UK driving licence
- Computer skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, 365 Teams, Outlook & presentation systems
- Have a solid knowledge of all modern Social Media networking tools and able to use them effectively
- Be a team player - to develop a good working relationship with the charity team, wider radio station teams and national charity team
- Experience of either charity fundraising, events, or marketing/PR is advantageous
- Presentation and sales skills are essential
- Have a passion and vision to develop this role
- Have a good personality, confidence and sense of humour
Specialised skills and knowledge
- Marketing/sales/skills/fundraising and or event management.
- Demonstrate a proven track record and experience of building, developing and managing key relationships.
- Good network of contacts.
Because of the changing nature of our business your job description will inevitably change. You will, from time to time, be required to undertake other activities of a similar nature that fall within your capabilities as directed by management.
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Job Title: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: Circa £42,000
Hours of work: Full Time/Permanent
Location: Sale, Trafford, Greater Manchester
We are working in partnership with Trafford Carers Centre, a charity which supports an estimated 24,000 unpaid carers looking after someone who lives in the Trafford area. The Centre supports both young and adult carers to recognise their own needs, have their voices heard, help with their physical and mental wellbeing and ensure they are fully understood, valued and supported in their caring role.
The charity is now seeking to appoint a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide dynamic and inspirational leadership to the organisation and to assist the Board of Trustees in fulfilling its responsibilities in the governance and strategy of the Charity. The CEO will drive the continued development of diversified income sources and maximise unrestricted income.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:
- Three years’ senior experience in a people focused/social/health care charity
- Proven ability to motivate, develop, delegate and lead a team
- Demonstrable track record in fundraising in a competitive environment
- Proven experience of overseeing successful tenders and fundraising bids
- Ability to establish good working partnerships with Trustees, staff, volunteers, external agencies and funders
- Experience of business and financial management
- Demonstrable success of attracting and developing new business opportunities
- Understanding and knowledge of the legal duties of charities and the Care Act.
The post holder will have strong negotiation skills and excellent communication skills and have the ability to make confident decisions and manage change.You will be a forward thinking, committed and passionate individual who is able to work with a range of internal and external individuals and have a true belief in the ethos of the charity and the services they offer.
To apply for this role, please e-mail your CV and Supporting Statement to Jenny Warner, Managing Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment, quoting our reference JO1733.
Closing date for applications: 16 February 2020
Interview date: week commencing 2 or 9 March 2019
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Manchester International Festival (MIF) is the world’s first festival of original, new work and special events, staged every two years. From 2021, as well as producing a biennial festival, we will also run The Factory, a new state of the art building and producing organisation in the heart of Manchester.
The Director of Finance and Resources will be a member of the MIF Executive Team, working with the Executive Director on the development of the Five Year Strategic Business Plan and be the Executive Lead for the Finance and Administration teams, identifying potential operating efficiencies and improvements in reporting, systems and controls.
Responsibilities
− Executive Finance Lead at Board Meetings and Finance & Audit Committee Meetings, preparing relevant papers for these meetings.
− Work with the Director of Organisational Change and Transition to lead/contribute on the finance, legal and regulatory strand for transition into the Factory and identify other change needs.
− Be a significant contributor to the strategic development of the new organisation as it grows to a much larger company, responsible for The Factory, including the staffing model, resourcing and a viable business plan.
− Fulfil the role of Company Secretary and ensure that all relevant reporting and filing obligations are met.
− Represent MIF as Finance Lead at key Factory-related meetings as required.
− Lead the six-monthly reporting on the Five Year Business Plan to Government (in particular Arts Council England) working closely with the Executive Team.
− Work with the Executive Director and the Head of Finance to ensure accurate, timely, relevant and appropriate management reporting and forecasting to help manage the business.
− Review and ensure effective management of cash balances and cash flow forecasts on a regular basis, recommending investment of cash on long term deposits to maximise income.
− Ensure effective management of cash and foreign exchange risk, in accordance with MIF’s Investment Policy and Foreign Exchange Policy.
− Support the Head of Finance with the ongoing management of key relationships including (but not limited to) audit services, tax advisors and Arts Council England.
− Broader leadership responsibility for the Admin (including IT & HR) ensuring the teams are delivering to the strategic aims of the organisation.
General
− Actively engage with the organisation’s vision and policies regarding equal opportunities and diversity, artistic ambition, participation and engagement, health and safety, evaluation and monitoring
− Training and talent development will be central to the organisation as we approach The Factory. All job roles are expected to engage with our training and development activity, be willing to support our training programmes
− Any other duties that are commensurate with the post
Closing date: 24 January 2020
Interview date: February 2020 (tbc)
Application process:
To apply please send a CV and covering letter using the 'Apply Online' button.
If you have any specific accessibility requirements (such as printed forms/Job Packs) please contact the MIF Office. MIF are always happy to make reasonal adjustments where possible for candidates.
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Trafford Parents Forum are looking for an individual seeking a new and exciting challenge to assist our engagement and support of parent carers of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) children and young people.
You will need to be self-motivated, empathetic, client focused and has a passion for getting the best service for the young people and children with Special Educational Needs and Disability in Trafford.
You will have experience of mentoring, advocacy and volunteer co-ordinator, and an understanding of disability, additional needs and SEN support. You must have experience of working with families. A working knowledge of the SEND code of practice is desirable but training will be given.
You need an understanding of the barriers that parent carers face and know of the various services available for disabled children and young people in Trafford.
The successful candidate must be committed to user involvement, empowerment and have excellent communication skills.
30 hours per week flexible. Will consider job share, Funded for position for two years
25 days leave pro rata
£15,600 pa
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are working with a nonprofit, who are looking for a Business Development Manager to join their team.
As an organisation they work on an initiative to improve the construction industries image. Construction sites and companies can register with their scheme, and are monitored against a Code of Practice, designed to encourage best practice beyond statutory requirements.
The scheme monitors any area of construction activity that may have a direct or indirect impact on the image of the industry as a whole. The main areas of concern fall into three categories: the general public, the workforce and the environment.
It is an exciting time for the organisation. A new Chief Executive has recently joined, and is implementing some great ideas to move the organisation forward.
The Business Development Manager is a new role, focusing on the North of the UK and Ireland. As an organisation they have been extremely successful in London and South, however there are substantial areas of the UK where they have not yet reached saturation - as well as new sectors to be engaged. Eg. Utilities.
At present the Chief Executive is proactively engaging in new registrations in the North, and you will be supported by her once joining.
As Business Development Manager your main areas of focus will be;
Non-Partners
- The Business Development Manager will analyse current company databases and pursue companies who are not registering all of their sites.
Client Partners
- Client partners include local authorities and national retailers. As Business Development Manager you will focus on developing relationships and signing up new Client Partners - focusing on public sector organisations such as educational institutions etc.
Regional Reach
- Analysis has indicated that the organisation has registered 60% of eligible sites nationally, with the proportion in London and South East. As Business Development Manager you will pursue better regional reach.
There ideal candidate will be an experienced Business Development Manager who has experience of selling to Local Authorities as well as some retailers.
This will be a home-based role, and can be based anywhere in the North, ideally Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle etc. The role will pay up to £40,000 and will have a yearly incentive bonus. You must have access to your own car - millage will be reimbursed.
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Older Persons Scams Awareness & Aftercare Project Manager
Salary: £22,676 (Two Year fixed term contract to March 2022)
We are looking for a motivated individual to lead this exciting new two-year project. Working closely with vulnerable older people who have been the victims of scams or doorstep crime, you will provide them with much needed support and aftercare to help them overcome the impacts of the crime. You will also work closely with partners and the local community to develop resilient networks to spread awareness of such crimes and help prevent more older people becoming victims.
This role will require an Enhanced DBS check.
The post-holder will be employed by Age UK Cheshire East but will be located within Cheshire East Council’s Trading Standards Team in Macclesfield.
Closing date for applications: Friday 31 January at noon
Shortlisting will take place on 5 February after which those shortlisted will be notified.
Those shortlisted, you will need to be available for interview on Thursday 13 February 2020
Application for this role is strictly via the application form available on our website, CVs will not be considered as part of the application process.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATION IS STRICTLY VIA THE APPLICATION FORM ONLY ; CVs SHOULD NOT BE SUBMITTED
This project is funded with the generous support of the National Lottery’s Community Fund and the Garfield Weston Foundation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Pharmacist Support – the pharmacy profession’s independent charity - is looking to recruit an experienced Operations Manager to play a pivotal role in the next phase of our development.
The role
The charity is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Operations Manager to join its Senior Management team as we embark on delivery of our exciting new five-year strategy.
As Operations Manager, you will oversee the service delivery team and work directly with volunteers and partner organisations to deliver support to our beneficiaries. In line with our strategy, you will help shape our future service offering and lead the development of a new volunteer strategy. You will ensure that we continue our communications with service users and partners, enabling the charity to continue to meet the changing needs of those in the profession.
As a member of the Senior Management team, you will be responsible for contributing to the strategic direction of the charity, ensuring it continues to deliver quality, impactful services. Your role will involve the management of supplier relationships and contracts, budgeting, the development and monitoring of relevant policies and procedures and line management of four members of staff, as well as volunteers.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for a passionate, positive and dynamic individual who enjoys a challenging and varied role. Capable of balancing fast-paced operational requirements with a strategic approach, we are looking for someone who can empower and support their team to operate effectively. The successful applicant will have the ability to develop new initiatives focused on putting people first. They will be compassionate and fair and able to communicate effectively with a variety of people using a range of communications channels, initiate and manage a range of collaborative working relationships and meet challenging milestones.
About us
As a national charity Pharmacist Support provides free and confidential services to pharmacists and their families, former pharmacists and pharmacy students across GB. Support includes an information and enquiry service, stress helpline, wellbeing service, financial assistance, specialist advice in the areas of debt, benefits and employment law and addiction support. As a charity we listen, without judgement and encourage and empower people to create positive change. Each year we provide thousands of acts of support – we make good things happen.
How to apply
To apply for the above position, you must submit a completed application form (NB CVs will not be accepted).
We would be grateful if you could also complete the diversity monitoring form in order to ensure that our equal opportunities policy is adhered to.
Interviews will be held in Manchester on Tuesday 11th February 2020. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Tuesday 4th February 2020.
To download an application form and job description click on the links below.
Applications can be sent via email or by post to:
Recruitment
Pharmacist Support
5th Floor
196 Deansgate
Manchester M3 3WF
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Fundraising Manager Maternity cover – 11 months, 12 hours per week
NJC Scale 29 – actual salary for 11 month contract £7715
Home-Start Manchester is a registered charity committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under 5 years of age. We exist to support parents to give their children the best possible start in life because we believe that childhood cannot wait.
For the last 18 months the charity has successfully grown it’s income as a result of employing a Fundraising Manager. We are now looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Fundraising Manager to continue this momentum during a period of maternity leave.
The Fundraising Manager will play a vital role in successful and sustainable growth of the organisation by delivering an existing fundraising strategy that will increase income, particularly unrestricted income, that will ensure a more diverse funding portfolio. The strategy focuses on corporate, challenge event and community fundraising activity.
Applicants must have substantial experience in a fundraising role and a demonstrable track record of securing income. We are looking for a candidate with the experience and confidence to quickly pick up and run with a busy portfolio of work. This is a great opportunity for a part-time Fundraiser looking for additional hours or someone requiring part-time hours to fit around other commitments.
Closing date: Friday 7th February 2020 12noon. Interviews 17th,18th or 19th February 2020.
For more information and an application pack please go to our website for an application pack or apply online!
Home-Start Manchester is committed to equality and diversity and to safe recruitment practice as an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults.
Home-Start Manchester: Registered Charity Number – 1105353. Company Number - 5183477
Home-Start Manchester's vision is to give every Manchester child the best possible start in life.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Appointment Type: Full-time, permanent
Working hours: 35 hours per week, usually worked Monday to Friday. However, this role will require some evening and weekend working.
Location: Cathedral Campus, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP
Salary: £33,000-£40,000 per annum, dependent upon skills and experience
About:
The Diocese of Salford is seeking a Facilities and Operations Manager to support in managing the operations of the Cathedral Campus, which includes the Church, House, Centre and building under development. This role is to unify and integrate the aspects of facilities and operational management across the various buildings in the campus to ensure a consistently high standard across the premises.
What we’re looking for:
The Facilities and Operations Manager will be responsible for leadership and management across all operational and facilities management aspects of the Cathedral Campus. They will manage the catering, reception, caretaking and housekeeping functions to ensure the highest standards of safety, hygiene, hospitality and service are delivered.
What you’ll need:
Experience of managing staff and projects is essential for this role. the Facilities and Operations manager will have substantial and relevant experience, including facilities management and the relevant compliance aspects associated with this area. Knowledge of health and safety is key.
The Facilities and Operations Manager will be a strong communicator who is organised, driven and enthusiastic about effectively leading and managing others. He or she will be able to prioritise, problem-solve and innovate, making sound judgments and decisions in complex situations through clear-thinking and professional assertiveness.
The Diocese of Salford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post holder will be expected to contribute to a positive culture of safeguarding within the organisation.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Friday 31st January 2020
To download an application pack or for more information on this post please visit our website.
If you have any queries about the role, please contact the HR department:
Telephone: 0161-817-2203
Salford Roman Catholic Diocesan Trustees Registered Charity
Registered Charity No. 250037
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Deputy Manager - Bolton
Due to expansion they are pleased to be opening a new residential service in the Bolton area and recruiting a full staff team to support their young people. The role is challenging but also extremely rewarding and you will have the real opportunity to make a difference to their young people’s lives.
Deputy Manager Responsibilities:
As a Deputy Manager you will work as a team in their residential home to support 4 / 5 young people in their care. You will support the Residential Manager with the management of home and supervise the team to achieve the most effective outcomes for their young people. You will help plan rotas for the staff team and conduct monthly supervisions. You will also support the team with their learning and development ensuring all the relevant training and inductions are completed. You will also assist the Residential Manager in managing safeguarding and health and safety matters. You will be supported by a multi-disciplinary team including Nurses, Psychologists and Psychiatrists to ensure they achieve the best possible outcomes for their young people.
Deputy Manager Requirements:
To be successful in this role you will have previous experience of working with young people with mental health needs and have 12 months supervisory experience. You will have an understanding of CQC and / or Ofsted requirements and will have a relevant level 3 care qualification. You will need to be compassionate, calm, resilient and understand the issues and challenges their young people face. You must also thrive in a team environment and be flexible with the ability to work a 7 day rota, completing early and late shift patterns alongside occasional sleep ins for which an additional payment is made. Having a driving licence is also essential.
Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
About the company:
Their organisatoin provides residential services for young people and young adults aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. Their aim is to support the young people using an innovative therapeutic approach and least restrictive practice to enable them to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life. Their “no restraint” policy allows for more respectful and thoughtful relationships with young people and avoids traumatisation and consequent escalations in risk.
Location: Bolton
Job type: Full Time, Permanent, Full time hours 37.5 per week
Salary: £22,491.18-£26,003.79 per annum dependent on experience
Benefits: 28 days holiday including bank holidays rising to 35 days with increased years’ service, Paid 2 week full induction before you start, Opportunity to complete your Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, Excellent career progression, Paid enhanced DBS check, Enhanced Company Pension Scheme, 24 hr Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, Free onsite parking, Life Assurance, Online discounts, Refer a friend scheme where we pay £500 for every friend you refer, Annual paid Summer and Christmas parties, Length of service awards.
They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community. As an employer they are also committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all their staff.
Closing Date: 9th February 2020
They reserve the right to bring forward their closing date, without notice in the event of high volumes of interest.
You may have experience of the following: Deputy Care Home Manager, Deputy Manager, Deputy Residential Home Manager, Nurse, Nursing, Registered Nurse, Charity, Not for Profit, etc.
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