This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-driven organisation and work on issues such as faith, climate justice and peace.

We are looking for a dynamic Media Officer to communicate Quakers in Britain messages proactively and reactively across print, online and broadcast channels.

The role involves:

• building and maintaining contacts with journalists covering relevant areas
• communicating Quakers in Britain messages in a timely manner using engaging and well-researched copy
• advising colleagues and Quakers on media engagement and reputation management

The successful candidate will have:

• understanding of how print, online and broadcast media works
• experience of planning and delivering effective media work to promote organisational objectives
• understanding of and sympathy with Quaker values (you do not need to be a Quaker)

This is a full-time (35 hours per week), permanent post. You will be based in Friends House, Euston Road, London NW1; Quakers in Britain Yorkshire Centre, Leeds LS2; or work from home.

For details of how to apply, please visit our website via the 'apply' button.

Closing date: 9am on 29 November 2021
Interview date: 7 December 2021

Quakers have a faith commitment to equality and encourage and welcome applications for posts from all sections of society. You do not have to be a Quaker to apply for this post, but we expect you to uphold the values of our organisation.

Quakers in Britain is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and expects all of its staff and volunteers to share and uphold this commitment.

Britain Yearly Meeting is committed to equality in all its employment practices.

About the Role

We are looking for a Logistics Operative to join our friendly, fast-paced Logistics team at St John Ambulance. Based at our Ossett office, the role is available on a full-time basis working 8:00am to 4:00pm and is available for an immediate start. Excellent attention to detail and a Full UK Driving Licence are essential for this role and, due to the nature of the organisation, the ideal candidate will have the ability to work flexibly.

Supporting our medicine supply function, this is a varied and exciting role in which you will play an important part in the overall day-to-day activity carried out by the Logistics function and work in partnership with a diverse group of volunteers and employees. As a Logistics Operative you will be responsible for the recovery, assessment, recording, picking & packing, storing, dispatching and transportation of St John Ambulance assets and consumables, in line with processes and policies. You will also support the process of disposing of unserviceable items in a safe and legal manner.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist in the building of medicine packs for first aid services, ambulance operations and community projects
• Use of computerised systems and national processes to control stock levels and ensure items are dispatched in a timely manner
• Ensuring that the medicine store is appropriately stocked and cleaned and all necessary records are accurate and up-to-date
• Support employees and volunteers nationally to facilitate service delivery and safe working practice
• Assist in the reporting of statistics and compliance as required

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

About You

To be successful in this role you will have excellent attention to detail and have experience of working within a team, as well as the ability to work on your own initiative. Ideally you will have experience of working in a logistics environment. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to problem solve. You will also understand the importance of excellent customer service and working with service level targets.

About Us

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, providing first aid, keeping people safe at events and working alongside the NHS in response to 999 calls.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people learn how to save a life through our training, education and youth programmes.

Over the next decade, we have bold ambitions to help transform out-of-hospital care, having a positive impact on the people we treat and the communities we serve.

We are a team of 1,600 employees and 18,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through first aid.

You will receive:

• Competitive salary & pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health and Wellbeing portal - access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts – you’ll have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym memberships, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping.

Interview Date: 14/12/2021

We may review applications before the Application Review Date, however, if you apply after the Application Review Date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, so are particularly interested in applications from women, trans and non-binary people, as well as those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and those with different accessibility needs.

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only. Any speculative CVs submitted without invitation will not be considered

Our client is seeking an exceptional Web and Digital Officer to play a vital role within their Communications and Marketing team.

Web and Digital Officer Responsibilities:

Working closely with internal digital marketing and content specialists and external developers, you will be responsible for building user friendly content, and ensuring the ongoing optimisation and development of our client's websites, subdomains and digital products, as well as internal digital communications platforms.

You will analyse data and generate insights to understand how users behave online and identify barriers to conversion, aiming to improve website experience and conversion rates.

You will work closely with colleagues in the Communications, Marketing and Box Office teams to support online ticket sales, accurately track digital marketing campaigns, report on web traffic, and contribute to the overall success of our client’s digital content strategy

Web and Digital Officer Requirements:

• Relevant experience in a role responsible for digital communications and website management.
• Experienced in using Content Management Systems.
• Experience working closely with external web development agencies to brief in, manage and deliver improvements and projects.
• Excellent understanding of the principles of user-friendly design and development.
• Thorough understanding of digital analytics and measurement techniques, and the ability to accurately report and interpret data.
• Familiar with ticketing/CRM platforms
• Possess a good understanding of key digital communications tools and social networks.

The successful candidate will be creative, technically minded and analytical, with a great eye for detail and a passion for digital communications.

About our client:

They are England's national opera company in the north and a leading European arts organisation. Based in Leeds, the company is committed to producing work of the highest quality that excites, challenges and entertains. They tour throughout the north of England, and also nationally and internationally. Acclaimed for its imaginative programming and innovative productions on the main stage, they also programme their own venue with an enormous diversity of activity.

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £24,000 per annum

Deadline for applications: Monday 6th December 2021
Interview Date: W/c 13th December 2021

You may have experience of the following: Digital Marketing & Communications, Website Manager, Digital Marketing Executive, Web Editor, Communications Executive, Marketing Officer, Marketing Executive, Digital Marketing Administrator, Communications Officer, Marketing Communications, etc.

Ref: 104 856

Flexible within England & Wales

Employment type: Fixed Term

Department: Funded Programmes

Contract Duration: 31 March 2022

Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a difference, every single day, to people from all walks of life? The people that turn to Citizens Advice need help overcoming an obstacle in their lives – from debt to evictions to trouble at work – and you can be key to them getting the support they need in the quickest, easiest, and most effective way.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

As a Service Delivery Coordinator you will sit within the Wales Funded Services Team which is responsible for the operational design, implementation and delivery of core client facing services in Wales delivered by Citizens Advice at its network of local Citizens Advice.

You will work with Service Delivery Managers to support the effective management of delivery of Wales Funded Services, in accordance with agreed grant requirements.
Monitoring the performance of our projects is vital to ensuring that our services achieve what we set out to deliver. We are looking for someone who is driven to ensure we make a difference to people's lives.

The role will involve monitoring sub-grant compliance and performance of the delivery partners through effective communication and reporting and you will be their first point of contact for support with delivering the projects.  

You’ll also contribute to developing the services and implementing best practice systems and processes to ensure that the Citizens Advice Cymru service is ready to take advantage of opportunities.

Our commitment to flexible working extends to where we work. As Covid restrictions ease, Citizens Advice are moving towards a permanent mix of office and home based working which will give much more choice to staff, while still maintaining the best of collaborative working.

The National Citizens Advice Operates from offices in England and Wales, with 4 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham and Leeds, therefore all successful applicants must be based within England or Wales.

Please note, in the event of a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the application early. 

This vacancy closes at 23.59 on the closing date.

You will join our client as Head of a Marketing team that wins awards for delivering knockout marketing campaigns that are data-driven and digitally led. Working within the wider External Affairs team, you will be instrumental in developing audiences, driving ticket income, and managing campaign and brand development.

Our client has recently re-opened their transformed Leeds venue the Howard Assembly Room, where they programme a diverse range of music, film, theatre and spoken word, alongside their main stage. This incredibly varied output provides a unique opportunity for the new Head of Marketing to help them reach an audience that is diverse in all respects, engaging first time attendees and overseeing CRM campaigns to develop loyalty and generate revenue.

Head of Marketing Responsibilities:

The Head of Marketing will lead the Marketing team to deliver audience development strategies, marketing campaigns and crucial box office income. With significant experience in developing audiences and delivering stand-out marketing campaigns, you will reach audiences for all of our client’s work including musical theatre productions, concerts, the Howard Assembly Room, and Education and Community Partnerships with specific focus on retaining core audiences and developing new and diverse audiences.

Head of Marketing Requirements:

- Proven track record of working at a senior level in marketing
- Experience of managing marketing communications campaigns across multiple channels to promote ticket sales, events or develop audiences
- Experience of managing and developing a team of people including providing strategic direction, professional development and day-to-day support
- A digital mindset and use data to inform your decisions
- Positive, collaborative and passionate marketer
- Able to adapt to changing circumstances and comfortable making key decisions quickly in a fast-paced, busy environment
- A talented copy writer with a keen eye for detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills and are able to build strong relationships
- Problem solver who displays resourcefulness, attention to detail and creativity
- Experience managing relationships with key partners, stakeholders and suppliers
- Committed to continuous professional development and continuous improvement

About our client:

Our client is based in Leeds, and is committed to producing work of the highest quality that excites, challenges and entertains. They tour throughout the north of England, and also nationally and internationally. Acclaimed for its imaginative programming and innovative productions on the main stage, our client also programmes its own venue, the Howard Assembly Room with an enormous diversity of activity.

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum subject to experience
Benefits: 33 days annually (incl. 8 statutory holidays), Company pension with a 5.5% employer contribution and 2.5% employee contribution, Ticket discounts or complimentary tickets to our client's productions, concerts and events. Salary sacrifice schemes, high street discounts and travelcard schemes. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Deadline for applications: Monday 6th December 2021
Interview Date: Tuesday 14th December 2021

You may have experience of the following: Head of Marketing, Marketing Manager, Marketing Operations Manager, Senior Marketing Officer, Senior Marketing Manager, Senior Marketing Executive, Senior Marketing Specialist, Marcomms, Marketing Communications Manager, Marketing Specialist, Marketing Director, Director of Marketing, etc.

Ref: 104 491

The Opportunity

We are excited to be recruiting a University Partnerships Officer to join the University Partnerships team. This is a new role that will support us to continually deliver exceptional university events for the pupils while we increase the scale of The Scholars Programme as set out in Join the Club. 

The successful candidate will be highly experienced in organising and delivering widening participation events and enjoy event management. They will ensure that the design and delivery of university events are of a high standard and provide a rich, sector leading experience to pupils from a range of age groups. They will have excellent stakeholder management skills to develop positive working relationships with universities, ensuring that the partnerships remain stable and continue contribute the widening participation priorities of each of our university partners. They will be highly organised, detail-oriented and able to plan effectively for busy time periods. 

This is a great opportunity to join The Brilliant Club team, as we become the UK’s largest university access movement. We are looking forward to meeting great candidates who are excited to join us as we help more young people progress to university and thrive when they get there.

The Brilliant Club exists to increase the number of pupils from underrepresented backgrounds progressing to highly selective universities. We think it is important that our charity reflects the lived experience of our beneficiaries, and we want to be an organisation where employees from any background can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans including non-binary (LGBTQ+) candidates, and candidates from low-income families. These groups are currently underrepresented at The Brilliant Club and we are committed to increasing representation and diversity at the charity.

Person Specification 

Time and Resource Management

• Excellent organisational skills, with an ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities 
• Ability to identify opportunities to save time/resource 
• Manages projects with appropriate levels of time and resource input

External Stakeholder Knowledge and Management

• Confidence handling enquiries from external stakeholders and adapting approach to meet different needs, appreciates the sensitivities in stakeholder relationships
• Excellent knowledge of the widening access agenda and the priorities of colleagues who work in these university teams
• Actively shares useful information about stakeholders with internal colleagues at all levels 
• Significant experience designing and delivering widening participation activities for school pupils with higher education providers
• Experience managing multiple stakeholder relationships using data and/or software

Communication

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Promotes collaborative communication with partners to build strong partnerships 
• Confidence presenting and delivering teaching to a range of audiences including school-aged children and adults

Initiative and Problem Solving

• Proactivity in seeking to enhance processes and identifying emerging risks
• Ability to spot inefficiencies in systems and suggest or implement improvements
• Responds quickly to solve problems, seeking input from relevant internal stakeholders

Developing Self and Others

• Self-reflective and committed to own professional development

Role Specific Knowledge and Skills

• Essential – Knowledge of the Higher Education sector in the UK, in particular the access and participation and student success agendas
• Essential - Capable of adapting quickly to IT systems and interfaces; desirable to have previous experience of using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software
• Essential – Session delivery skills, including session design and delivery to pupils and adults
• Desirable - Confident using digital systems for event delivery

Role specific Experience and Qualifications

• Essential – Experience working with or within higher education institutions or schools
• Essential – Experience scoping and developing projects with higher education institutions 
• Essential – Experience of managing events, digitally or in person

We are looking for a proactive, organised and efficient individual with an understanding of events work, to take on the role of Mass Events Executive at The Prince’s Trust.

We can be flexible on your location but please note, if you are based outside London there is an expectation of travel to London approximately twice a month, plus travel to Events as required

You will have strong project management skills, a track record of supporting the delivery of successful events or equivalent relevant experience, and a proven capability to build and nurture strong relationships internally and externally.  You will have experience of working with databases, digital platforms and systems – ideally for managing event registration and communications, and reporting on key event metrics and fundraising.

Your attention to detail, personal initiative, and drive to achieve excellent results will help us support for more young people. Our mass participation fundraising events, such as Palace to Palace and The Brilliant Breakfast, can attract thousands of participants, so this role needs a systematic thinker, to help us with the processes and compliance needed to engage members of the public, at scale.

This role is perfect for you if you have started your Events career and you are looking for an exciting next challenge.

Responsible to: Housekeeping Manager

Hours of Work: An average of 20 hours per week, part time, on a two weekly rolling rota

Place of Work: Martin House Hospice

Overall Purpose of the Role:

To clean the general meeting rooms, chapel, the communal areas, corridors, entrances and parents’ accommodation, children’s areas, toilets, bathrooms, bedrooms and offices.

This role also includes helping out with kitchen duties, and working in the laundry.

Tasks and Duties:

• Vacuuming
• Hard floor cleaning
• Washing windows
• Washing and ironing
• Polishing
• Kitchen duties such as loading and unloading dishwashers, cleaning ovens, washing pans and setting tables
• Making up of parents/children’s bedrooms and cleaning en suite bathrooms.
• Shampooing carpets
• Any other reasonable duties as required by the Housekeeping Manager, IT and Facilities Manager or other Senior Manager
• Martin House has a multi-professional; multi-skilled team seeking to reach out to each family in a way that most helps them. You may therefore be asked to help in other areas as required

Personal development

• To adopt a positive and reflective approach to personal and professional development
• To participate constructively in a yearly annual appraisal
• To undertake specific training (where necessary) for the role

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and will form the basis of performance appraisal.  As duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be reviewed and necessary changes made with consultation.

Employees may be required to drive a Martin House pool car. These cars are insured by Martin House and it is a requirement of the insurers that we have checked that any staff who drive the cars have a current driving licence.

Equality statement

Martin House is committed to providing care and improving services irrespective of race, ethnicity, disability, gender, religion or belief, age, marital status, or sexual orientation

Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults

Martin House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with safer recruitment standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake a DBS check.

All Martin House employees are expected to

• Uphold the values of Martin House and behave in a professional manner at all times.
• Value equality and diversity and comply with relevant equality legislation.
• Attend 1:1s with line manager, team meetings and annual appraisals.
• Take part in all relevant mandatory training and any other education and training considered necessary to carry out the role.
• Take responsibility for one’s own personal development.
• Cooperate with colleagues, encourage and support positive working relationships (both internally and externally) and foster a culture of respect and consideration at work.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with relevant individuals and groups, both internally and externally.
• Take responsibility for one’s own health and safety and the health and safety of others whilst at work, and comply with Health and Safety legislation.
• Comply with information governance requirements and maintain confidentiality at all times, as required.
• Work within all Martin House policies and procedures.
• Communicate a positive image of Martin House and protect its reputation.

Job Title: Fundraising and Engagement Officer (Leeds Children’s Hospital)

Working Hours: 37.5 (Flexible and part time working offered by agreement)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £30,000-35,000 per annum

Location: Leeds

Are you excellent at building relationships and want to make a difference in children and young people’s lives? If so, then we want to speak to you.

Leeds Hospitals Charity

Leeds Hospitals Charity is proud to support Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The Trust comprises seven hospitals and a dental institute, including Leeds General Infirmary, St James’s University Hospital, Leeds Children’s Hospital and Leeds Cancer Centre. At Leeds Hospitals Charity, we work with NHS staff to improve the experience of patients and families. We are passionate about healthcare and about making our hospitals amazing.

The Role

A unique opportunity has risen for a passionate and dedicated Fundraising and Engagement Officer to support Leeds Hospitals Charity raise awareness and funding for Leeds Children’s Hospital.

Leeds Children’s Hospital delivers the best possible clinical outcomes for every child, every time and with a brand new state of the art hospital building on the horizon, this is a very exciting time to take on this role. Reporting to the Events and Community Fundraising Manager, you will be responsible for developing outstanding relationships with Leeds Children’s Hospital staff, patients and families and work with the wider Fundraising Team to grow supporter pipelines. The post holder will devise innovative engagement tools and strategies to raise the profile of Leeds Hospitals Charity within Leeds Children’s Hospital and associated stakeholders with the overall aim to increase funding for Leeds Children’s Hospital.

The Person

• Can establish and maintain exceptional relationships with Leeds Children’s Hospital staff, patients and families.
• Will be able to establish and implement a Patients and Families Fundraising Group for Leeds Children’s Hospital.
• Will work with the wider Fundraising Team at Leeds Hospitals Charity to grow pipelines by converting staff, patients and families into supporters.
• Can meet and exceed an agreed annual income, expenditure budget and KPIs reporting progress to your line manager on a monthly basis.
• Can innovate fundraising campaigns specifically aimed at raising awareness and funds for Leeds Children’s Hospital.
• Has the ability to attend clinical meetings to raise awareness of Leeds Hospitals Charity and present on how staff, patients and families can engage in fundraising.
• Can produce cases for support, case studies and presentations to be used to raise awareness of Leeds Children’s Hospital externally.
• Will regularly engage with and contribute to social media platforms associated with Leeds Children’s Hospital, to grow your network of current and former patients and families.
• Can develop a group of volunteers and ambassadors who will attend corporate pitches and community group meetings, to give in depth and engaging talks and presentations about Leeds Children’s Hospital and Leeds Hospitals Charity.
• Will support the Capital Appeal Team with the logistics involved in arranging visits to Leeds Children’s Hospital by VIPs and major donors.

You will:

• Have previous experience of working in an engagement or fundraising role.
• Have in depth knowledge of fundraising principles, methods and procedures including the Code of Fundraising Practice and all relevant legislation.
• Have the ability to write compelling cases for support and case studies.
• Have exceptional communication skills with the ability to quickly build and maintain rapport with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Have exceptional presentation, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Have excellent attention to detail.
• Be able to digest in-depth clinical knowledge and convert into layman’s terms. 
• Be able to prioritise, plan and organise workload.
• Be able to provide exceptional stewardship to supporters.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Packages.
• Be proficient in the use of social media and database/data recording use.

Charity Benefits Include:

Employee Assistance Programmes

AIG Life Group Protection

Cyclescheme

Car Lease Scheme

One year free gym membership

Buy Additional Holidays

NHS Discounts

Pension

As a Disability Confident Employer we commit to offering all applicants that consider themselves to have a disability an interview if they demonstrate they posses the essential skills and experience required for the role. Please advise on your covering letter if you consider yourself to have a disability.

To apply for this position, please send a copy of your up-to-date CV with a covering letter.

Closing date for application is Monday 6 December 2021.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to provide feedback at the shortlisting stage. If you have not heard back from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Peer Support Coordinator

£24,012 - £24,982 per annum (pro rata)

24 hours per week

Permanent

Kirklees

Ref: INSQM683390

Are you an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about the provision of exceptional support for people with complex needs?

This is a new and exciting role, overseeing, and developing the Peer Support and Volunteering element of the Changes Service. You will drive our development work in this area to recruit and support Peer Support Workers and Volunteers, extending our support offer at the Changes Service.

We are looking for someone with a proven track record in supporting volunteers, project development, and interagency working.

The post holder will build and maintain positive relationships with various Kirklees Services and contribute to local Peer Support & Volunteering Networks.

In return for your exceptional work, you’ll receive a competitive salary and you'll be part of a growing, friendly and talented team.

If you think you can do a remarkable job for us and our partners we would love to hear from you.

You will be joining Community Links, an award winning, leading mental health provider working across the region of Yorkshire and the Humber whose core values are: People, Integrity, Collaboration and Passion.

Closing Date 23:59 Sunday 28th November 2021

Interviews TBC

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and show us your talents. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.

JOB TITLE: Job Coach

REPORTS TO: Communities Team Manager

RESPONSIBLE FOR: N/A

LOCATION: Based in Morley with possible delivery across South Leeds

HOURS OF WORK: Part-time (18.5 hours per week)

SALARY BAND: £22,000-£24,000 (pro-rata)

Purpose of Post

Groundwork Yorkshire is working with adults who have learning and hidden disabilities to support them to make progress towards work.  The job coach will work with a range of individuals on a 1:1 basis to help them with a range of employability focussed activities.

The closing date for applications is 17 December 2021 with interviews arranged as applications come in.

Working in partnership with GamCare (the leading national provider of information, advice and support for the treatment for anyone affected by problem gambling) and the NHS Northern Gambling Clinic, NECA are delighted to be involved in the delivery of integrated support services to anyone experiencing gambling harms across Leeds and the surrounding area.

We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and proactive individual to work within the integrated Hub service in Leeds. Providing Tier 3 interventions to individual, families or couples following a CBT based model, undertaking comprehensive assessment, structured interventions, and group programmes to individuals experiencing difficulties with gambling.

The successful candidate will have considerable knowledge and experience of the issues affecting this client group and will hold a Professional Diploma (level 4) in a relevant field e.g. Health and Social Care, Social Work, Counselling (or equivalent).

An Enhanced DBS check will be required.

NECA aims to be an equality and diversity employer. We welcome applications from relevant qualified people from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Director of Development

Our client has created the new post of Director of Development, to play a central role in facilitating their renewed commitment to making music with people across the North of England and beyond.

The shape of the Company’s fundraising has changed through the course of the pandemic, with new areas such as online giving, supported by online events and activity, coming to the fore alongside traditional individual donor management, support from trusts and foundations and partnership working with the private sector. It is an opportunity for the right person to build on the success of Music Works, leading a dynamic and committed team to energise and grow an existing individual and major donor base, whilst evolving and diversifying income from other areas to support our client's purpose of creating extraordinary experiences every day.

In their new home the Howard Opera Centre and Howard Assembly Room, they have a world class facility for rehearsal, production, learning and performance, providing a springboard for the company to emerge from the pandemic. It has been made possible by a major fundraising campaign that has energised an existing and new donor base, presenting an opportunity to build future philanthropy.

The Senior Management Team has been restructured to include the role of Director of Development, recognising that as the company plans and responds to a post pandemic landscape and Arts Council England’s new investment principles they will need to continue to build their contributed income. This is an opportunity to join the senior leadership team of a complex and ambitious arts organisation, to lead strategic planning and delivery of fundraising to support the creation of performances and participatory activity that impact on people's lives every day.

Director of Development Responsibilities:

• Oversee strategy and delivery of fundraising activity to generate contributed income income as outlined in the Business Plan (£1.4m in 21/22)
• Play active part in Senior Management Team to steer all aspects of our client’s work, building peer to peer network to root development across the Company
• Develop, and be accountable for the continued growth and retention of Trusts and Foundations, Corporate Partnerships and Individual Giving.
• Lead stewardship and growth of existing network of major donors, with support of General Director and Executive Director
• Work with Director of Audiences to ensure a coordinated approach to all customer journeys and life cycles
• Work with Head of Communication and Digital to communicate the impact of Opera’s North’s work and engage new supporters through digital giving
• Be responsible for monitoring progress and reporting to regular Finance & General Purpose, Board and Development Committee Meetings
• Ensure excellent individual donor stewardship including a broad range of live and digital events and performances
• Develop Corporate Partnerships that align our client’s aims and objectives with like minded businesses
• Develop strategic approaches to projects, including application of theory of change models to support a growth in income from strategic funds and Trusts & Foundations
• Motivate, manage and develop the Development team
• Ensure all necessary systems, policies and procedures are in place to enable fundraising to be carried out efficiently, effectively and in a coordinated manner

Director of Development Requirements:

They would love to hear from you if you:

• Are ready to be the fundraising lead at a complex and ambitious national arts organisation
• Are a strategic thinker who can shape and drive delivery of a multifaceted fundraising plan
• Can provide leadership for of a team of eight fundraisers, motivating them to achieve challenging targets whilst supporting their ongoing development
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and can mange a range of stakeholder relationships
• Are willing to represent our client at a senior level at a range of events, functions and performances.
• Have a thorough understanding of fundraising and the not-for-profit sector
• Have a thorough understanding of the role of a large arts organisation and the landscape in which they currently operate
• Share their commitment to making music and opera available to everyone, no matter what their background

About Us:

They are England's national opera company in the north and a leading European arts organisation. Based in Leeds, the company is committed to producing work of the highest quality that excites, challenges and entertains. They tour throughout the north of England, and also nationally and internationally. Acclaimed for its imaginative programming and innovative productions on the main stage, they also programmes their own venue, the Howard Assembly Room with an enormous diversity of activity.

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: circa £60,000 per annum

Deadline for applications: Monday 6th December 2021
First Round Interview Date: Wednesday 15th December 2021
Second Round Interview Date: Week commencing 20th December 2021.

You may have experience of the following: Director of Development, Project Manager, Project Management, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Head of Corporate Partnerships, Operations Manager, Head of Operations, Head of Development, Head of Corporate Partnerships, etc.

Ref: 104 556

We are looking to appoint someone who is passionate about advocating for sex workers who are considering or ready to transition into training, volunteering or alternative employment.

Working as part of the team supporting women supporting women to access, navigate engage with services, making appropriate referrals for women who require holistic emotional and/or practical support and providing intensive 1-2-1 work as well as group work with the aim of accessing employment training or volunteering. Key to this role is building skills, addressing the stigma and discrimination faced by women and the impact this has on their confidence as well as removing any other barriers to enter the employment market. The role will also involve liaising with key agencies offering direct access employment opportunities to people who are likely to face additional barriers.

Further information

We are looking for someone who understands how trauma affects people and is able to offer a trauma – informed response, is respectful in engagement with clients, colleagues, and with partner agencies and understands the vital importance of trusting relationships. At Basis we work hard to recognise each person as individual, without judgement and tailor support based on their needs. We are looking for someone who works pragmatically and creatively to ensure women can access the services they need and want (and as they change throughout their engagement with us), who seeks out partnership opportunities to offer further support, who pro-actively and effectively advocates for the individual, challenges stigma and never gives up on someone.

We welcome applications from women with relevant lived experience, recognising the value in this as well as any transferable skills that may not be mentioned in the person specification. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, and other women who experience racism and trans (identifying as women) and non-binary as they are currently under-represented within our staff team. All appointments will be are made on merit, based on the criteria identified in the job description and person specification. Find out more about the team here.

Working at Basis means being part of a fun, dynamic and vibrant workforce; we also offer a benefits package including flexible working, contributory pension (4%), significant opportunities to access training, childcare vouchers, funded external supervision and an Employee Assistance package.

You will be based in Leeds (in-office work will be COVID-19 dependent) and may need to work unsocial hours. There is some free parking but parking near the office will also be reimbursed.

Basis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. This post will be subject to enhanced DBS check.

Because of the nature of the work this post is open to women only.  Sex discrimination act 1975 exemption S7 (2) (e) applies.

Only applicants who have the right to work in the UK or have a valid visa or work permit for a minimum of 6 months at the time of application will be considered for this role.