Do you want to use your marketing and communication skills to support vulnerable children across the world? Dealing with hard-hitting issues like poverty, violence, abuse and neglect, this international development charity supports children in the UK, India and Africa on the streets, in communities and at government level through their campaigning work.

We're looking for an experienced Marketing and Communications Manager to run this busy in-house marketing department. With responsibility for a small, but mighty creative team, you will oversee and project manage an exciting and extensive volume of work across the charity and for its international affiliates.

This is a hands-on role with day-to-day management of the department. Leading the team to deliver an extensive programme of creative content and supporter communications across multiple channels, you'll have a proven track record in developing brands that will enable you to develop the charity's identity across international markets. You'll also work alongside the Director to develop and deliver the group marketing and communications strategy.

Who are we looking for? Someone with:
* Comprehensive understanding of the full marketing mix and a passion for pushing creative boundaries
* A confident leader able to motivate and support teams working at pace
* Proven track record of developing digital audiences and platforms
* Hands-on experience in developing and delivering innovative and targeted communication materials
* Calm under pressure and comfortable and proficient in managing multiple projects simultaneously

Flexible, life and family-friendly organisation with a grown up working culture.

Remote based for the time being. Longer term, you'll enjoy a mix of home and office-based working (Sandbach, Cheshire) in order to make the most of the creative working environment and to support your team.

If you want to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable children across the world, please send your CV to Alice Wood at Charity People for more information.

Deadline: we are accepting CVs on a rolling basis so please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

About Us

*** Fixed Term Contract to 28th February 2022 *** 

We're the charity who look after and brings to life 2,000 miles of waterways across Wales and England, because we believe that life is better by water. Every role across the Trust plays its part in transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better, bringing wellbeing benefits to millions.

The Project Lead will be responsible for the overall project management of the Active Waterways Cheshire programme ensuring that the agreed project outputs and outcomes are met. They will lead on the implementation and delivery of the project strategies to engage over 55s in physical activity and promote behaviour change, manage arising risks and oversee the evaluation of the project outcomes and impacts. They will also develop the sustainability of the programme over the final months of the 3-year project.  

They will play a key role engaging with key stakeholders and partners, encouraging people to get more active through the delivery of our online programme and a guided walking programme.

These programmes work in partnership with Sport England's active ageing campaigns. 

Location - The successful candidate will work remotely, from a location where travel and access to our North West regional offices/hubs and the project delivery locations across Cheshire is possible. 

This a very pro-active and balanced role, aiding both digital and in person delivery at sites as and when required.

All outdoor activities will be conducted under strict Covid-19 guidelines to ensure the safety of both our teams and participants

About the role

Key Accountabilities:

• Implement the strategy for the successful delivery of the face to face and online programmes to meet agreed funder and partner outputs and outcomes.
• Lead on the implementation of the area specific project plans and programmes of activity and engagement.
• Develop and maintain positive and strong relations with key stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Facilitate and oversee coordination of data gathering in liaison with the evaluation partner.
• Lead on the implementation of the volunteer strategy including the recruitment and selection of volunteers directly engaged in the project.
• Develop practical working relationships with local organisations to facilitate the delivery and marketing of the programme.
• Manage project budgets and ensure key deliverables are reached within the specified timeframe.
• Work in partnership with key agencies, explore and research the findings and outcomes to enhance the social and physical environment to improve access to physical activity outdoors.
• Lead on the implementation of the communications and marketing plan.
• Ensure the safety and safeguarding of all participants in the project.
• Implement, chair and manage the Project Steering Group and support the Advisory group, preparing regular progress reports reporting against key deliverables, programme, risk and budget.
• Work with internal & external partners develop the sustainability of the programme.
• Line management and support of the Active Ageing Project Co-ordinator. 

About you 

• Experience in project management and delivery in areas including health & well-being, physical activity, and volunteering.
• Experience of budget / financial management.
• Proven experience in community development and engagement.
• Proven experience of effective partnership working.
• Experience of line management.
• Experience of volunteer management.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal.
• Strong time management skills.
• Experience with the media and of publicity / marketing.
• Some experience in event planning.
• Some knowledge of gathering, analysing and interpreting data and information.
• Experience in presenting and showcasing outcomes and achievements.
• Strong IT Skills.

Safety Responsibilities 

• Lead by example, ensure your team take responsibility for the safety of colleagues, volunteers, themselves and customers. Comply with Canal & River Trust’s Health & Safety policy and defined standards. Investigate and report incidents, accidents and near misses. Ensure safe use of appropriate equipment, prepare Risk Assessments and Method Statements ensuring contents are understood and acted upon.
• To be aware of your own responsibilities regarding safeguarding and to support our commitment to providing safe environments and working practises that promote and protect the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk at all times. 

DBS

As this role is on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Exception Order applicants must state the details of any cautions or convictions whether spent or unspent on the self-disclosure section of the application form.

A criminal record is not necessarily a bar to employment with us. HR will advise and decisions made on a case-by-case basis.

We are currently conducting our interview processes virtually as we continue to respect and follow necessary social distancing guidance to protect our team and our candidates.  You may be invited to a face-to-face further stage interview which will always be conducted following strict social distancing guidelines. 

What We Offer

In addition to your salary, we offer access to a generous contributory DC Pension Plan, and excellent annual holiday entitlement. More information on our benefits can be found via our ‘apply’ portal.  

We aim to represent the diverse communities we are part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do.

All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job. Many of our vacancies can be considered for people who wish to work flexibly, job share or part time. 

Find out more about the work we do on our website. 

About Us

*** Fixed Term Contract to 30th November 2021 ***

We're the charity who look after and brings to life 2,000 miles of waterways across Wales and England, because we believe that life is better by water. Every role across the Trust plays it's part in transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better, bringing wellbeing benefits to millions.

Reporting to the Project Lead, the Project Coordinator will support achieving the outcomes of the externally funded Active Waterways Cheshire programme through the coordination and delivery of activities to engage over 55s in physical activity and support volunteer led delivery through the management of a group of Active Waterway volunteers. This a very pro-active and balanced role, aiding both digital and in person delivery at sites as and when required. 

These programmes work in partnership with Sport England's active ageing campaigns. 

Location - The successful candidate will work remotely, from a location where travel and access to our North West regional offices/hubs and the project delivery locations across Cheshire is possible. 

All outdoor activities will be conducted under strict Covid-19 guidelines to ensure the safety of both our teams and participants. 

About the role

Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate & support the delivery of face to face and online programmes of activities for over 55s utilising project volunteers and external agencies.
• Act as activity leader / coach for some activities within the programme
• Support the delivery of the volunteer strategy including the recruitment, selection of volunteers and management of those directly engaged in the project.
• Deliver training to volunteers based on their identified training needs.
• Lead on the coordination of the volunteer induction and training programme
• Provide 1:1 support for project volunteers, including goal setting for both volunteers and participants.
• Support the promotion of volunteering with the project including liaison with stakeholder groups.
• Lead on the collection and capture of data on volunteers and project participants for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
• Support the implementation of the Marketing and Communications plan including the delivery of a local participant and volunteer recruitment campaign.
• Manage the Project Advisory group and lead on communications with the group.
• Prepare risk assessments and safeguarding plans to enable the activities to be undertaken safely and without risk of harm to any individuals in the Trust’s care.
• Ensure that each activity delivered is measured and monitored in line with project requirements.

About You 

• Experience in project & activity delivery / task management.
• Comprehensive experience in managing volunteers.
• Proven experience in community engagement.
• Proven experience in relationship management.
• Some experience in event planning.
• Experience in data collection / evidence to demonstrate project outcomes and impact.
• Some experience with the media and of publicity / marketing.
• Knowledge of safety management.
• Ability to motivate individuals and teams of volunteers and participants.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal.
• Strong time management skills.

Safety Responsibilities 

• Lead by example, ensure your team take responsibility for the safety of colleagues, volunteers, themselves and customers. Comply with Canal & River Trust’s Health & Safety policy and defined standards. Investigate and report incidents, accidents and near misses. Ensure safe use of appropriate equipment, prepare Risk Assessments and Method Statements ensuring contents are understood and acted upon.
• To be aware of your own responsibilities regarding safeguarding and to support our commitment to providing safe environments and working practises that promote and protect the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk at all times. 

DBS

As this role is on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Exception Order applicants must state the details of any cautions or convictions whether spent or unspent on the self-disclosure section of the application form.

A criminal record is not necessarily a bar to employment with us. HR will advise and decisions made on a case-by-case basis.

We are currently conducting our interview processes virtually as we continue to respect and follow necessary social distancing guidance to protect our team and our candidates.  You may be invited to a face-to-face further stage interview which will always be conducted following strict social distancing guidelines. 

What We Offer

In addition to your salary, we offer access to a generous contributory DC Pension Plan, and excellent annual holiday entitlement. More information on our benefits can be found via our 'apply' portal. 

We aim to represent the diverse communities we are part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do.

All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job. Many of our vacancies can be considered for people who wish to work flexibly, job share or part time. 

Find out more about the work we do on our website. 

Group Coordinator Anfield, Liverpool GFS 9157

Term time only

Part time 5 hours per week

Salary: £2,535 (£12.86 per hr.)

As part of our Covid recovery and growth plan, GFS are seeking a proactive and organised individual, to open and manage our planned group in Anfield, Liverpool.

About the job

As part of our growth plan, GFS is undergoing an exciting change in the way we manage our service delivery. We have big plans to develop clusters of groups in targeted areas of England and Wales, to ensure we are best placed to meet the needs of girls and young women. As part of this change we are looking to recruit group coordinators to both new and existing GFS locations. Successful candidates will coordinate a local GFS group and gain experience in managing a team of volunteers and supporting the growth of GFS in the local area.

You will be responsible for; promoting GFS in schools and local networks to recruit girls/young women; train and lead a team of volunteers to plan and deliver weekly GFS sessions.

You will need experience of youth work or a related field in particular developing and delivering activities for children/young people.

You should be able to; apply equality, diversity, and inclusive practices across your work, operate within GFS’s feminist values, and put girls and young women at the heart of decision making.

You will have the ability to lead, motivate, and inspire volunteers and work as part of a team to deliver a structured programme of activities.

You will be an effective communicator able connect to a variety of audiences; and build your local knowledge to develop effective partnerships with people and organisations.

This post will require unsocial hours. (Evenings and weekend)

Statement of exemption with reference to the Equality Act 2010

The employee may provide girls and young women with personal services, promoting their welfare or education, which can be provided most effectively by a person of the same sex. The girls need a positive role model to build self-esteem, confidence and to help them take responsibility for their lives.

Due to the nature of the role this post is restricted to female applicants only under the Equality Act.

To apply please download the application pack

Please note CV’s are not accepted.

We are looking for an experienced and result-driven Fundraising Officer to join an emerging
department tasked with growing our individual donor base, grants and trusts income. The role will
include exciting opportunities to manage the relationships with our individual givers, and
contributing towards small to medium grant funding applications and seeking to develop new
relationships with corporate and major gift donors. You will be a key player in the charity's
communications and marketing plan to promote impact and engage new supporters in creative
ways.

The successful candidate will manage their own caseload of funding applications and donor
relationships. We are looking for someone who can work in a changing environment with a good
understanding of fundraising regulations.

Your main responsibilities will include:
• Contributing to fundraising strategy and ongoing development.
• Communicating with individual donors on a regular basis
• Liaise with local community organisations to extend income and activity in line with strategy.
• Provide face-to-face talks and presentations to community organisations.
• Arrange appropriate volunteer representation at events in the community, spreading the
charity’s reach cost-effectively.
• Following up new donors and increasing engagement opportunities for them with City
Hearts
• Identifying pipeline fundraising opportunities
• Developing creative funding applications in partnership with the wider City Hearts team and
stakeholders
• Developing new donor relationships with corporates and major donors
• Ideation and creation of fundraising events
• Maintaining a strong online social media presence to promote fundraising activities, replying
to messages and comments
• Working closely with teams across the charity to understand the impact of our services and
promote these to supporters
• Arrange appropriate events that drive engagement across our supporters.
To be successful in this role you will have:
• Track record of working with individual donors
• Experience contributing individual donor and conversion strategies
• Possess a track record of leading successful applications to grant makers and charitable
trusts
• Experience in fundraising and donor stewardship
• Experience operating bid/proposal information systems, including commissioner portals and
ability to utilise internal systems and data.
• Membership of the Institute of Fundraising would also be advantageous but is not essential

Maintenance Operative

Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-25 years old. Their aim is to support the young people to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life. They have a number of residential homes across the North West and due to their continued growth, they are recruiting an additional Maintenance Operative to join their friendly Technology and Estates team.

As a Maintenance Operative you will work across the Merseyside and Cheshire area ensuring their young people and staff live and work in homes that are maintained to an outstanding standard. You will be involved in carrying out repairs, installing equipment and furniture, painting and decorating, gardening and general DIY tasks.

During this busy period of expansion, you will also support the team in the opening of new homes across the North West ensuring they are ready for inspection, so travel throughout the region will be required. You will be supplied with a company vehicle to undertake the travel.

You will have previous experience in maintenance, building or DIY alongside basic IT skills to be able to utilise their asset system. You will also have good communication skills and a friendly manner as you will be liaising with the residential homes and their young people on a daily basis and working with external contractors to ensure work is completed to an excellent standard.

The Young People in their homes are at the heart of everything they do, so you will be compassionate and have a basic understanding of mental health issues. This is a role where you will gain immense job satisfaction and you really will have an impact on changing the lives of their young people by supporting them live in a comfortable and safe environment.

Company Benefits

- Competitive salary (£22,491.18 - £27,260 per annum/£11.53-£13.62 per hour)
- Company vehicle and travel expenses paid
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, increasing with years service
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance 2 x your annual salary
- Enhanced maternity/ paternity leave
- Paid Induction
- Free on-site parking
- Paid DBS check
- Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests, childcare vouchers, and various other benefits
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (Employee of the year awards & seasonal parties)

If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please apply today.

Please note that interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams as a video interview.

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate

Ref: 98030

Savera UK is a leading national charity (no.1145564) tackling culturally-specific abuse in the UK, including forced marriage and female genital mutilation. We advocate for those who need a voice and offer a completely confidential and non-judgemental service.

An occupational requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010, the post holder must be female under the Sex Discrimination Act, 1975 Part 7 to meet the needs of the majority of our service users.    

Job Summary:

The post holder will be directly accountable to the CEO, supporting Savera UK clients and groups as well as providing expert guidance to professionals working with those at risk or under threat of ‘honour’-based abuse or/and harmful practices. The post holder will manage the small team and day-to-day work of the Support Service, including taking referrals, evaluation, offering advocacy and providing leadership to the team.

Accountabilities: 

Client Support:

• To manage and deal with all day-to-day issues of any clients, and referrals into the 1-1 Support Service and manage the caseload 
• To work with the Senior Support Worker to ensure the service is always covered
• Provide 1-1 support and advocacy to clients, as and when required
• Liaise with professionals on any client issues and safeguarding
• Work closely with the Senior Support Worker and the team to ensure a high level of communication to support service provision and service delivery 
• To maintain comprehensive, accurate and timely recording of case records
• To respond to all referrals/helpline and requests within the time set 
• Attend any clients safeguarding meetings or other relevant meetings to advocate on behalf of Savera UK clients and support the team, e.g. Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) 
• Manage and support the team on any complex client issues
• To ensure the service is accessible to all those requiring our support, advice and information (clients, professionals)

Management:

• To manage all aspects of the 1-1 Support Service
• To provide and manage inductions, supervisions and appraisals of staff, volunteers and those on student placement, who are working within the 1-1 Support service
• To ensure all existing policies and procedures for the 1-1 Support Service are up to date, implemented and further developed, where necessary
• To keep CEO fully updated on Savera UK’s 1-1 Support Service activities and programmes on a weekly/regular basis
• Manage all training and development requests for staff working within the 1-1 Support Service, this includes staff, volunteers and students 
• To liaise with all our existing partners/professionals to ensure service delivery 
• Strengthen our existing relationships and build new partnerships where possible and appropriate 
• To monitor the relevant finances for the 1-1 Support Service (e.g. client grant-making budget)

Organisational and Development:

• To provide evaluation/monitoring and report to the CEO and Board when required 
• To evaluate and develop the 1-1 Support Service, in line with the Savera UK vision
• To contribute to and support the delivery of the short/long term Savera UK strategic business plan and communication strategy
• To uphold the values of Savera UK, and all aspect of its confidentiality and Data Protection policies at all times, for the clients and the business of the organisation
• To maintain and advance the public profile of the organisation across all levels
• To work closely with the wider team of Savera UK; participate and contribute to all levels of communication and engagement
• Ensure that all materials and communications used are accurate and always represent and reflect the Savera UK branding
• To support the development and delivery of training/awareness-raising and undertake presentations, as required by the CEO
• Attend relevant meetings and partnership groups.
• To present at Board meetings, when required
• To support with funding bids, as required
• To support in providing monitoring and evaluation report to external funders 

Health & Safety: 

• To be familiar with relevant policies concerning Health & Safety at work, Safeguarding and relevant health-related policies
• Act as the main point of contact for the 1-1 Support Service, regarding external/partner issues and share information with the CEO
• To assess and manage all risks related to Support Workers, clients and volunteers within the 1-1 Support Service
• To be the first point of contact for any safeguarding concerns, in line with the Savera UK Safeguarding Policy.

General and other:

• To undertake training as identified and approved by the CEO and Board of Directors
• To carry out any other duties commensurate with the role, as required by the CEO and Board

Review arrangements:

The details contained in this job description reflect the content of this job at the date of being prepared. It is, however, possible that over time the nature of the job will change. At that time the CEO/Savera UK Board will expect to revise this job description in consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification:

The successful applicate requires the following:

Essential Skills:

Qualifications & Experiences:

• University degree (in a related subject) or/and equivalent, with at least 2 years experience working in a relevant role: providing 1-1 practical and emotional support, and advocacy, especially within ‘honour’-based abuse and harmful practices/ or within domestic abuse support settings. 
• Significant experience in running a service, day to day, that deals with complex and fast response needs. An excellent understanding of the issues related to ‘honour’-based abuse & harmful practices, and all cultures where these have a high prevalence.
• Experience in managing and motivating staff through day-to-day work as well as handling changes within the organisation. Being involved in project work, planning and setting up initiatives.
• Have experience and understanding of planning and project financial and monitoring requirements.
• Demonstrate experience of working with external partners and evidence of working across voluntary and statutory sectors.
• Demonstrate leadership and vision in managing staff and initiatives.

Skills and communications:

• The ability to pay attention to detail and understand the importance of the organisation’s communication and branding.
• Have the ability to reflect on and to learn lessons from experience and to analyse how effective a project or intervention has been.
• Has excellent interpersonal, communication skills to work across all levels of the organisation with good oral and written communication.
• Significant evidence of working under pressure, as well as encouraging innovative ways to support staff.
• To have excellent organisational and time management skills. Be flexible, and adaptable to work outside working hours, when necessary. 
• Have a high level of numeracy.
• Can effectively present information to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and other monitoring and outcomes systems.

Personal Qualities:

• Evidence and show resilience, and be calm under pressure. Has compassion, is flexible and commits to the aims and objectives of the service and Savera UK
• Has the ability to delegate responsibilities effectively, work to tight deadlines and prioritise 
• To inspire and embrace change
• Positive attitude and open-mind; client-focused to make a difference 
• Sensitive to issues relevant to those affected or under threats of ‘honour’-based abuse and harmful practices
• Able to work independently and manage complex sets of relationships with various agencies and communities, staffs and clients
• The post holder needs to be a car owner and a valid UK licence holder

Knowledge & other requirements:

• Relevant Government Policies around ‘honour’-based abuse and harmful practices, Domestic abuse/violence and any other relevant legislation
• Demonstrate knowledge of understanding the communities affected by ‘honour’-based abuse and harmful practices locally, regionally and nationally, with an excellent awareness of cultural, social and health issues. 
• Ability to cope with the challenges associated with the role.
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace

Desirable Skills

• Would like the post-holder to be able to undertake relevant courses to gain further knowledge and understanding in this area of work. Knowledge of local stakeholders and priority groups. Knowledge of work-based regulations and GDPR
• Have experience of voluntary, or paid work, in areas of social deprivation and/or within diverse communities, specifically with those affected by ‘honour’-based abuse and harmful practices
• Have an understanding of the relationship between domestic violence/abuse and those affected by ‘honour’-based abuse and harmful practices
• Quick learner

To apply, complete the Application Form (Word doc format) and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form below by the closing date, 12pm on Wednesday 14th April 2021. Please note, we do not accept CVs. We reserve the right to close the vacancy to further applications, if we receive sufficient applications sooner, 

We encourage all women to apply in particular those from underrepresented groups. Please note that a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) will be required for this post. Savera UK is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Registered address: 151 Dale Street, Liverpool L2 2AH Company Number 7564891 Charity Number 1145564

ROLE SUMMARY

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a newly created role of Chief Operating Officer
within City Hearts. The successful candidate will take the lead in managing the day to day
operation of City Hearts, supporting and bringing out the best in the senior managers they work
with. They will ensure the charity is proactive, strategic and effective in meetings its vision and
goals, as well as its contractual and legal requirements. They will seek to further develop a
foundational strength which allows the charity to operate and develop multiple services across
multiple sites effectively.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Direct Reports: Head of Human Resources, Head of Services, Head of Finance, Head
of Development (service elements only)
Contracted Hours: 37.5 hours
Contract Duration: Fixed until 25th June 2025
Salary: £37,500 - £42,500
Location: Position can based in Liverpool or Sheffield offices
Closing Date: 3rd May 2021
Interview Date: First Stage Interviews to take place w/c 10th & 17th May 2021
Probationary Period: 3 months

RESPONSIBILITIES

Your responsibilities will include:

DAY TO DAY MANAGEMENT

• To handle the day to day administration and operation of the business.
• To work with, line manage and coach Heads of Departments (Finance/HR/Services/
Development (service elements only)) to set goals, develop strategy and create targets
and KPIs.
• To ensure accountability of Heads of Departments and that a robust project management
approach is taken in all areas to manage risk and resources, analyse outcomes and
performance and ensure timely delivery of projects
• To work with Heads of Departments to redesign operational process and structures to
develop efficiency.
• To oversee the Head of Development in regards to service developments, including
projects based internationally. To have oversight of partnership agreements, quality
control and auditing, to ensure alignment of international projects and partnerships with
our vision, values and standards
• To oversee the Head of Services in all aspects of their role, in order to ensure that
services are delivered effectively and in line with City Hearts vision and values whilst
ensuring adherence to all contractual funding obligations.
• Ensuring City Hearts properties are compliant with legal and contractual Accommodation
Standards and Health and Safety Standards and inputting into the finalisation of lease
agreements for new or existing properties.
• To oversee the Head of HR in ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace, through the
effective recruitment, training and development of all employees. To support in the
development and implementation of employee engagement strategies and input into any
senior level disciplinary action as necessary.
• Develop and have oversight of all operational budgets to ensure that the company
effectively manages its finances, is able to confidently decision make and has the
resources required to meet its objectives within agreed financial parameters and to work
with the Head of Finance to maintain the financial strength of the company
• To chair regular collaborative operational and strategic meetings with Heads of
Departments and other members of Management
• Maintain an effective working relationship and communication with all members of senior
management, to ensure alignment and coordination of goals, strategy, vision and actions
taken across all departments

STRATEGY

• Work with the CEO and alongside Trustees and Heads of Department as a key strategic
voice in the development of organisational strategy for City Hearts
• To be the lead on strategic development in all organisational operations and to be
responsible for the strategy’s implementation, in order to ensure that the organisation
achieves its desired short and longer-term objectives
• To identify opportunities for organisational development
• To take a lead on identifying funding opportunities and negotiating terms, and securing
income through mutually beneficial service level agreements and contracts

COMPLIANCE

• Develop and maintain all necessary systems and procedures to ensure that company
Operations, including but not limited to Health and Safety, Safeguarding, IT and
Information Security, comply with all legal and contractual requirements, regulatory
frameworks and agreed operational standards across the charity
• To ensure the charity effectively manages risk and to take responsible for business
continuity, ensuring effective monitoring, evaluation, reporting and production of relevant
departmental data and statistics
• To ensure the delivery of ISO targets with the support of the Head of Departments and
other staff

REPORTING AND COMMUNICATION

• To ensure the CEO and Board of Trustees are provided with any relevant information
through regular reporting in regards to the measured output of each Department
• Support with reporting requirements to the Charity Commission and Companies House
• To input into and feedback on legal contracts involved in the day to day running of the
organisation, such as partnership agreements and property leases
• To support trustees, CEO, and Heads of Department in internal verbal and written
communications, ensuring the charity’s vision values and culture are carried throughout

OTHER

• To deputise for the CEO in their absence or in identified events/meetings.
• To act as a spokesperson for the charity as and when required
• Act as the organisation’s key adviser on all issues relating to operational functions and
remain consistently in touch with latest developments in the third sector and in relevant
legislation to ensure that the City Hearts maintains a strong position in the charity sphere
• To take the lead in investigating and responding to complaints of a serious and/or
significant nature, ensuring the charity is fully accountable and identifying opportunities for
improvement and development
• To deliver training both internally and externally
• To develop and drive the charity's vision, values and culture throughout its staff and
volunteers, including implementation of structures/activities to achieve that goal

PERSON CRITERIA

• Ability to absorb large volumes of information in all areas and formulate and
disseminate information to the relevant individuals as appropriate
• Ability to manage complexity with a strategic approach, delegating effectively
• Adaptable, flexible and comfortable engaging with day to day practical tasks
as well as long term strategy and goals
• Excellent leadership skills, business acumen and ability to effectively
manage, lead and supervise a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to motivate, inspire and coach Senior Managers and staff
• Inspired by, committed to and clearly demonstrates the impact areas and
vision of City Hearts
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals within Senior Management to
bring out the best in them individually, collectively and departmentally
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – comfortable building
relationships and communicating with a variety of people, from staff to
clients to board members, with the ability to resolve issues, build consensus
among groups of diverse internal/external stakeholders
• Ability and experience to network amongst key stakeholders and to present
and train internally and externally
• An excellent ‘all-rounder’ with an ability to make excellent decisions and
rapidly develop their understanding in all areas of organisational strategy
• A high level of financial understanding, including financial management and
budgeting
• Excellent strategic thinker, who innovates and manages change well
• Confident, resilient, robust, humble and trustworthy character

Could you use your supporter engagement and communication skills to support vulnerable children across the world? Dealing with hard-hitting issues like poverty, violence, abuse and neglect, this international development charity supports children in the UK, India and Africa on the streets, in communities and at government level through their campaigning work.

We are looking for a talented Supporter Engagement Officer to deliver exceptional supporter stewardship, developing and growing relationships that lead to continued and sustainable support. You'll ensure that engagement with supporters is insight-driven and analytical, mapping journeys with data-driven methodology to enable targeted fundraising communications.

Ideally, you're already a CRM whizz with an understanding that the best supporter or customer care is data-led and carefully crafted engagement, utilising mapping and stewardship plans. There's potential to be part of the creative process too, but ultimately you'll enjoy getting down in the detail and using data to ensure supporters know that their donations have the power to change children's lives.

We'd be happy to consider candidates from a range of background. You could be a charity or individual giving specialist or a membership professional with experience of member engagement. Or you might work in a customer engagement role in the commercial sector, but you'll be analytics and communications focused (rather than customer service).

Flexible, life and family-friendly organisation with a grown-up working culture.

Remote based for the time being. Longer term, you'll enjoy a mix of home and office working (based in Sandbach, Cheshire).

If you want to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable children across the world, please send your CV to Amelia Lee or Ellen Drummond at Charity People for more information.

Deadline: We are accepting CVs on a rolling basis so please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Activities and Volunteer Co-ordinator to join our team. We are seeking an experienced and effective co-ordinator, who will be responsible for implementing a full activities programme throughout the year. You will be responsible for building successful relationships with supporters and members and increaseingawareness of HIP in Cheshire.

It is essential that candidates have a proven track record of successful event and activity planning as well as experience of recruiting and retaining volunteers. Candidates must also possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be creative with a strong team ethic. 

You must be confident and self-motivated, with the ability to engage members to ensure they are able to access a wide range of social activities provided by HIP in Cheshire.

This position will require travel within the geographical area of Cheshire and include some evening and weekend working where necessary. A full clean driving license and access to a car is essential. 

You will play an important part in providing social activities for HIP in Cheshire which is a membership focused charity for those who have had a brain injury and/or their carers/family members.

Skills Co-ordinator
£36,358 per annum
Fixed term contract or Secondment
Maternity cover until May 2022

….a key role in helping us drive member led learning….

About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.
Crisis is committed to ensuring that people with lived experience of homelessness are involved in developing and delivering our services. 

About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team to develop the curriculum for functional and technical skills in Crisis Skylight Merseyside as part of our Vision 2023. The successful candidate will plan a programme of activities/classes to enable homeless and vulnerably housed people to develop their functional and technical skills, confidence, self esteem and inter-personal skills. You will also work with other tutors and teams to embed functional skills into the other learning disciplines. This is a fantastic opportunity in a team we are proud of!

About you
To be successful in this role you will have a track record of managing learner journeys and/or case management with excellent attention to detail. The key to the success of the programme will be strong partnership working with employment, arts, vocational training providers and homelessness organisations across Merseyside.

Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 
 - Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
 - Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
 - 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your on-going development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to Apply 
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.

If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team, contact details can be found on our website.

Closing date: Sunday 18th April 2021 (at 23:59)

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

Would you like to work for a charity dedicated to improving life for brain tumour patients and families? 

Brain Tumour Support are seeking two part-time Support Professionals, one for North West England and one for South East Wales . 

Our support service offers emotional and practical support, information and guidance to anyone affected in any way by a brain tumour diagnosis. 

Hours: 21 hours, over 3 days required between 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday with occasional weekend and evening work

Salary: £21,089 pro rata, 20/35 equates to £12,653 pro rata

Role 1:  North West England   Working: From home.  Providing support to areas of the North West of England including: Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Wirral, Lancashire and Cumbria.  Support to clients is currently provided via telephone, email, text, social media, zoom one-to-one sessions and zoom topical sessions and support groups.  Travel across the region will occasionally be necessary when face-to-face support resumes so a full driving license is required.

Role 2: South East Wales Working: From home.Providing support to people in the areas of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Cardiff & Vale University Health Board and Velindre Cancer Centre.  Support to Clients is currently provided via telephone, email, text, social media, zoom one to one sessions and zoom topical sessions and support groups.  Travel across the region will occasionally be necessary when face to face support resumes so a full driving license is required.

Are you: Self-motivated, emotionally resilient, well organised and able to relate positively to people?

We need: An enthusiastic, empathetic, well organised and resilient support provider.

For this position we need someone who is comfortable talking to individuals experiencing difficult times coupled with an ability to build good working relationships with families, stakeholders and professionals.

You will have experience of supporting someone with a life limiting or life threatening illness; an understanding of the impact of a brain tumour diagnosis; an understanding of general support practices coupled with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills; experience of working as part of a team and on your own; experience of group facilitation and offering one to one support. You will be working with vulnerable adults so boundaries and confidentiality are important.

A degree of flexibility will be required in this role due to Covid-19 and the changes we have been forced to make to our support services.  Our face-to-face support has transitioned to digital support during this time and therefore our service provision is continually under review.

Role 1 North West England:  The original post was funded by Macmillan Cancer Support, therefore Brain Tumour Support will apply for the successful applicant to be a Macmillan Professional and have access to the training, grants and support offered by Macmillan Cancer Support.

Role 2 South East Wales:  The post is funded by Macmillan Cancer Support until April 2022 so the successful applicant will be a Macmillan Professional and have access to the training, grants and support offered by Macmillan Cancer Support.

Interviews will be held on:

Role 1 North West England: Tuesday 11th May 2021 via zoom.

Role 2 South East Wales: Thursday 13th May 2021 via zoom

It is hoped that the successful candidates can start work early June 2021.

Do you have a passion for campaigns and supporting elected student leaders to succeed in their aims? This role will be central to supporting elected officers, both full and part time, as well as supporting activity that diversifies our engagement.

Job Description

Our new Democracy & Campaigns Co-ordinator will provide valuable support for campaigns with and for students and supporting elected officers in enacting their priorities. The role will co-ordinate our democratic structures including day to day support for the Elected Officers, Elections and Students’ Council support as well as a range of activties to widen our engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and support democracy within the Student Union including day to day support for elected officers including the Student Council
• Support elected officers including Student Council and liberation representatives to deliver campaigns with clear deliverable outcomes
• Ensure we facilitate liberation activity contributing to us diversifying our engagement and running activity relevant to marginalised groups
• Support well run campaigns led by student leaders and volunteers
• Coordinate our annual Green Impact accreditation

• Place of work:  Exton Park(Parkgate Road) , Chester with an expectation of travel to other sites as required.
• Hours: 37 hours per week

The successful candidate will be joining an organisation that was recently shortlisted for ‘Students’ Union of the Year’ in the Educate North Awards. We are also finalising work on our ambitious new strategic plan which will ensure that our members ‘love their student life.’

Chester Students’ Union is an independent, membership charity that runs in addition to an advice service, a range of social opportunities through student led societies and activities throughout the year and a representation system that ensures the student voice is amplified.

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Homebased covering the North of England.

The Vacancy

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We actively encourage people with Parkinson's to apply.

About the role 

You'll lead and coordinate our local campaigning work across the North of England. Your work will help the charity improve the lives of people in local communities affected by Parkinson’s.

You'll listen to the needs of our local communities and work with colleagues in our wider directorate to do focussed political campaigning work and advocacy. Through your campaigns you will ensure that the voices of people with Parkinson’s, their families and carers are heard.

What you'll do 

• Be a first point of contact for supporters and campaigners who want to improve services in their local communities.

• Provide expert advice and support to colleagues and campaigners on how best to challenge and influence decision makers.

• Build close working relationships with our field staff and our local networks. 

• Recruit and manage a sustainable network of local campaign volunteers.

• Use our national campaign priorities to deliver related local campaign activity.

What you'll bring 

• Experience of campaigning and an understanding of the basic tools and techniques used in campaigning.

• Experience of working with volunteers and services users including how best to support them to achieve their campaigning goals.

• Experience in organising events.

• Ability to network and build supportive relationships with volunteers, MPs and health bodies.

• Experience of delivering training to volunteers and staff.

• Ability to work flexibly, sometimes evenings or weekends.

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Interviews will be held on 07 May.

Please note: supporting statements must fully demonstrate how you meet all the essential criteria of the role ("What you'll bring").

The successful candidate will also be required to provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb.