To lead our communications, marketing and digital activities in order to promote the amazing work that we do for people affected by lymphoma.

Communications and Engagement Manager (maternity)
Based at Head Office in Aylesbury (with flexible working options considered)
12 months fixed-term maternity cover contract
Full-time role: 35 hours per week (substantial part-time may be considered for the right candidate)
Salary: circa £30,000 per annum, depending on experience (pro-rata for part-time hours)

Lymphoma Action is a national charity dedicated to those affected by lymphoma, the UK’s fifth most common cancer. We provide vital information and support including helpline services, multiple peer support networks and events, and award winning, medically endorsed information. Take a look at our 2018 Impact Report for highlights of our recent achievements.

We are looking for a creative Communications and Engagement Manager to cover the maternity leave of our current Manager and to work in a small, but highly dedicated team. You will develop our communication strategies; be our ‘brand guardian’; deliver all aspects of our digital marketing activities (including social media, website and e-newsletters) and write engaging and interesting content for our marketing activities.

This is the perfect role for someone who is:

• Able to think and work strategically to increase our communications reach
• ‘Hands on’ with excellent organisational and planning skills
• Experienced in digital communications and website management
• Has exceptional communication and written skills

In return we can give you the experience of working for a national charity; broaden your digital and communications experience; and offer great benefits such as flexible working.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 20 December 2019.
Interviews will be held in Aylesbury on Tuesday 7 January 2020.

To Apply and for More Information:

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

No agencies please.

Community Development Officer - Housing 

Bedford

Part Time - 22.5 hours per week (Wednesday to Friday) with some occasion out of hours working, often at short notice

Temporary - 6 months

£15,500 plus £1,216 car allowance (FTE £25,500 plus £2,200 car allowance) per annum

Our client is a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge corridor, which is committed to providing its customers with high quality, value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient, sustainable and affordable housing.

They are currently looking for a Community Development Officer to join their team. The main purpose of this role is to work with internal and external partners to deliver realistic and long lasting community solutions.

What you will be doing: 

• Initiating and encouraging community cohesion, including being involved in the planning and handover of new housing developments

• Identifying and helping to secure funding and other resources for community based initiatives / projects

• Empowering communities to create a voice that can tackle their needs and represent their interests

• Encouraging residents to participate in decision-making consultation and other resident involvement activities

Our client would love to meet someone with:

• Experience of working within a community based role

• Experience of managing projects

• Strong communication and reporting writing skills

• A creative approach to problem solving

• Awareness of relevant political changes affecting communities in social housing

• A full UK driving licence and the ability to work unsociable hours at short notice

 Amongst what they offer you is: 

• £15,500 plus £1,216 car allowance

• 28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays pro rata

• Contributory pension scheme 

• Private health care

• Opportunities for development and professional training

• Discounted gym membership

• Retail discount scheme 

Successful candidate will need to complete a basic DBS application.

Our client reserves the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that they have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis they would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible.

We are seeking an experienced funding bid writer to join our team who will be passionate about implementing the strategic priority in relation to corporate, community and individual donors ensuring that NRC can continue to deliver support to meet the needs of those who have been affected by sexual violence across Northamptonshire.

You will be an ambitious and enthusiastic fundraising professional, who is flexible and target driven and has an ability to recognise new opportunities and develop existing relationships to deliver against our 3 year strategic priorities. You will have a great understanding of community and fundraising events and an ability to network with corporates and build relationships with supporters.

You’ll be excited by the opportunity to join NRC and to work in a varied and busy role within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Our Vision: “All survivors of sexual violence receive the support they need, when they need it, for as long as they need it”

Decision making principles: “We balance the needs of the client, the team and the organisation in every decision we make in order to provide the best service we can for survivors”.

We require the post holder to be female - Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies. RCEW and local Rape Crisis Centres provide a women-only safe space in which women and children who have experienced sexual violence are supported and can access services.

Philanthropy Team Manager

Salary: £37,000 - £43,000 per annum, depending on experience + good range of benefits (plus £3,200 per annum London Weighting Allowance if London based)

Contract: Permanent – 36.5 hours per week

Based: Milton Keynes or London

World Vision is an international children’s charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries.

Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy we’ve helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years. And as a Christian organisation, everything we do is motivated by our faith as we strive to reflect God’s unconditional love.

Work for World Vision UK and you will be part of a truly global Partnership, building brighter futures for vulnerable children.

Job Purpose

World Vision UK is looking for a Philanthropy Manager to join our vibrant team. This is a rewarding role, offering the opportunity to play an integral part in transforming the lives of millions of vulnerable children and their communities through our UK funded work in almost 40 countries across 4 continents. 

You will be performance driven, working closely with senior management to develop a brand-new plan securing long-term, sustainable growth for the charity. Leading a team of six, we are looking for someone who is able to demonstrate a track record of fundraising from high net worth individuals so you will need to be a strong influencer and networker. You will develop compelling propositions that secure support for the charity, so your communication skills need to be second to none! With individual responsibility for philanthropy in this role, you’ll need the confidence and entrepreneurial spirit to own, build and grow philanthropic giving for the charity.

As an active Christian, this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations.Sound like you? Would you like to know more?

We offer a salary as indicated + pension + generous holiday entitlement + flexible / home working and free parking (MK office only), and more importantly the freedom and flexibility to make this role your own.

Please click the link provided to view the full job description

Please upload your CV of full employment history explaining any gaps of employment and reasons for leaving your previous employer. This must be accompanied with a covering letter stating how you meet the essential criteria given in the Job Description.

Closing Date for applications: 31st December 2019

Interview Dates: 16th and 17th January 2020

World Vision UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people representing all sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices.

As a child focused organisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

By submitting your application, you understand and accept that World Vision UK will process the data you provide for the purposes of your application and in accordance with the World Vision UK - Job Applicant Privacy Notice can be found on our website.

No agencies please.

Talkback has worked for over 20 years in a person-centred way with over 1000 people who have learning needs and/or autism. We provide people with opportunities for education, life and social skills and employment. We enable them to share a voice and be recognised equally in their community.

Talkback is very successful and has achieved significant growth for a number of years. Our continuous growth and expansion means that we are looking for someone to join our Leadership team.

We are looking to recruit:

Head of Finance: full time (or 4 days a week)

Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 per annum

This role will be responsible for safeguarding the financial assets of the charity and support its long term future through effective and responsive controls, reporting and planning. You will support the CEO, Trustees and senior leadership team with timely and insightful forecasting, maintain effective financial control and support the CEO in developing business plans and charitable grant funding requests. 

The role is based in either our Aylesbury or Amersham office but will be expected to travel across the county, visiting our teams in Buckinghamshire.

To succeed you will be able to work both as part of a team and independently, have excellent communication skills, hold a recognised accountancy qualification and have a proven track record.

If you would like an informal discussion about this role please call Jay Hay, CEO, on the number given on the Application Form.

Closing date: Friday 20th December 2019 

Do you want to work somewhere where the effort you put in, is not only valued and recognised but also makes a real difference to people's lives? 

We are looking for highly organised individuals, who have a successful track record of income growth from corporate partners or business-to-business growth, to join our committed corporate fundraising team. 

You will deliver efficient, professional and proactive support, with opportunities to lead on developing new partnerships, as well as ensuring excellent stewardship of our existing supporters, as you grow income and meet targets. 

To be successful in this role you will need excellent communication, networking and relationship building skills. Previous experience in the Charity sector, account management experience, or sales background is desirable. Support can be provided to develop the right candidate into the role. 

In return we offer generous annual leave entitlement starting at 35 days pro rata (inclusive of statutory and bank holidays) and increasing with length of service, free onsite parking, pension scheme and enhanced maternity, adoption and sick pay provision. 

Lymphoma Action are looking for a Senior Fundraising Executive to oversee stewardship and individual giving activities and to provide support in other areas fundraising.

Senior Fundraising Executive
Location: Based at our office in Aylesbury
Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover contract for 9 months (with possibility of extension)
Part-time role: 21 hours per week
Salary FTE circa £28,000 pro-rata (pro-rata for 21 hours)

Lymphoma Action is the UK’s only charity dedicated to lymphoma, the UK’s fifth most common cancer. We’ve been providing in-depth, expert information and wide-ranging support for over 30 years, helping thousands of people affected by lymphoma.

Our dynamic Fundraising team is dedicated to raising funds. We are looking for someone with the same passion and drive to join us and provide maternity cover, focusing predominantly on individual giving and stewardship but also with some responsibilities in other areas of general fundraising.

You will run several one-off campaigns and appeals and work with the rest of the team to help us grow income. You will also be responsible for our regular givers, payroll givers and one-off donations.

This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is:

• Creative with at least three years’ relevant experience, ready to jump straight in and start work to meet targets and grow our supporter database through great stewardship and supporter journey work. 
• An exceptional communicator with great verbal and written skills who can persuade people to support our charity.
• Able to develop and grow relationships with supporters and understands the value of good stewardship and supporter care.
• Highly organised and able to juggle a number of priorities and tasks. 

In return we can give you the experience of working for a national charity; broaden your fundraising experience; and offer great benefits such as flexible working.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 9 December 2019.
Interviews will be held in Aylesbury on Wednesday 18 December 2019.

If you would like to apply for this position, please click the apply button and attach your CV and covering letter, it will be sent automatically to us. A job description is attached for your convenience. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sections of society. 

No agencies please.

Outreach Worker – Housing First Project

Hours

37.5 hrs

Monday-Thursday 8.30-4.30 however some unsocial hours and weekend work will be required. This will typically involve a regular 5am-1pm Friday or a late finish no more than once a week. Bank Holidays may be worked on a rota basis for which time in lieu may be taken.

Annual Leave

25 days plus 8 Bank Holidays

Salary

£20478 pa

Probationary

Period

6 months

Reporting To

Housing First Team Leader

Conditions of Employment

As contained in NOAH Enterprise’ s Statement of Terms and Conditions of Employment and Staff Handbook

Background

NOAH Enterprise has been delivering services to vulnerable people throughout Bedfordshire since 1987 and has established and embedded the single trusted adult model. This means that each service user can begin to trust one person as they get to know them, and this trust allows recommendations and support options to be taken up.

You will be committed, compassionate, resilient, caring, have common sense and be empathetic to the needs of those among the most deprived. You will work with people who may be chaotic, may have mental health and addiction issues but need your help and support.

Throughout your work you will have considerable autonomy and significant periods of time lone working, enabling you to make a personal difference to people’s lives. You will have excellent time-management, prioritisation, motivating, organisational, inter-personal, and administrative skills. You will be competent in IT and communication, have the ability to build relationships with people from many nationalities and organisations and a commitment to help those in need. You will be persistent and undaunted in the face of seeming adversity.

Job Purpose

• You will provide on a 1-1 basis, support for the living and lifestyle needs of a group of 8 carefully selected homeless people with complex needs who have been allocated independent accommodation within Luton on the Housing First Pilot.
• To provide and coordinate, within daytime hours and with crisis telephone advice out of hours, specialist welfare service support where needed.
• To provide lifestyle and education to clients who have experienced repetitive homelessness to actively reduce the risks of eviction and abandonment. Promote independence and understanding of primary health service access to reduce the use of emergency services.
• To work with NOAH management to coordinate delivery of grant funds allocated for the project to transform flats into homes and to provide for the personalisation needs that will help people feel a sense of connection and safety.
• To innovate and work creatively to source additional material, items and technical expertise from the wider community in Luton such as other grants, corporate donors and corporate social responsibility team building days in order to help clients transform their flat into a home.
• The Housing First Service aims include:

• Supporting people who are homeless with multiple and complex needs to access suitable accommodation.
• Developing new approaches to working with people with multiple and complex needs.
• Supporting service users to improve their health and wellbeing.
• Supporting service users to engage with services to meet their health and social care needs that are non-emergency.
• Supporting service users to build resilience, develop their social capital within the local community and support recovery.
• Supporting service users to develop independent living skills to live more independently in the community and sustain their accommodation.

• Reducing the use of acute emergency services, such as A&E, ambulance call-outs and fire and rescue service.
• Reducing repeat homelessness.
• Contributing to the reduction in rough sleeping.
• Contributing to the reduction in the use of temporary accommodation

Main Duties

• To promote and provide clear information about the Housing First Project to other organisations and to work in close partnership across different agencies to share information to reduce rough sleeping in Luton.
• To deliver some on street outreach work in Luton to meet prospective candidates and assess their suitability for the project.
• To assist with receiving and managing new referrals onto the project both from external and internal sources and to maintain communication with the referrer.
• To attend the Housing First Operations Group and Caseload group to support the processes of assessing eligibility, prioritisation and allocation.
• To work with the new tenant to prepare them for embarking on an independent tenancy, communicating their responsibilities whilst also providing reassurance and advice.
• To support the new tenant to work with the housing officer to develop between them a strong and positive relationship which can withstand future tensions.
• To support the new tenant with all administration around setting up and equipping their new home incorporating their personal choices where possible.
• To support the new tenant with completing the 2 support plans on inform within week one and then to renew these at scheduled intervals every 12 weeks.
• To assist the clients to access primary health care services to help stabilise any health and wellbeing concerns or addictions if they are interested in this support.
• Build trust and relationships at a pace suitable to them, learn about their lives, their background and their ongoing needs. Where appropriate offer expertise and advice to tackle some of the barriers in their lives such as housing, benefits, employment, relationships and health.
• Use motivational interviewing techniques to support people to explore their own lifestyles and choices and to reflect on whether they are interested in recovery.
• To provide the clients with opportunities and choice to receive free support in decorating their homes with the assistance of corporate volunteering teams.
• To maintain keywork contact in person or by phone at least every other day with every client on their caseload and deliver a personalised approach allowing the client choice in the way that they engage with NOAH.
• To use the inform system to record every support intervention which is delivered.
• To provide opportunities and facilitate visits to places to encourage clients to live their own lives and to express their personalities and individuality and reduce social isolation.
• On an ongoing basis to help to manage their personal safety including undertaking persistent, assertive outreach such as on-street visits at any stage where eviction or abandonment seems to be approaching in order to give the client every opportunity to retain their home.
• To work with the local communities and neighbours to promote positive communication and understanding in order to reduce ASB and maintain property infrastructure.
• Monitor improvements and regressions and support the NOAH management in delivering comprehensive monthly reports to update commissioners of the current situations, trends, challenges and success that the project has witnessed.
• To support the NOAH management to ensure excellent quality and robust evidence is available to demonstrate the effectiveness of the Housing First Pilot. Working alongside the University of Bedfordshire team to audit this work and promote continuation of the project through a robust exit strategy which will ensure continuity of funding and the opportunity for project expansion.
• Submit written reports as required

General Duties/

Requirements

• Act as a NOAH Enterprise representative always and in a manner befitting a representative of the organisation.
• To work as part of the wider NOAH welfare team which includes supporting the work of the welfare centre as well as the on-street outreach workers.
• Identify opportunities to improve the level of service NOAH offers to service users.
• Take a responsible approach to your personal development – manage and update own skills base to ensure quality service delivery and engage fully with all training offered.
• As part of the NOAH welfare staff team you will be required to be part of an on-call rota and take occasional phone calls from service users requiring out of hours advice.

Administration

• All duties to be carried out in accordance with the policies and procedures of NOAH Enterprise
• Attend any meetings, seminars, training sessions as requested both on and off NOAH Enterprise premises
• Supporting the wider welfare centre team with Bank holiday and Christmas openings by contributing to this rota.
• Act as a NOAH Enterprise ambassador always representing the organisation in a manner befitting the charity
• The post holder may from time to time be asked to undertake other duties as specified by the Chief Executive or Head of Welfare Services. Permanent changes to the job description will only be made in negotiation with the post holder.

Christian Ethos

The work of NOAH Enterprise is founded upon a Christian ethos and it is expected that the post holder will respect this ethos

“This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults with care and support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”

Talkback is a charity and is known as one of Bucks and West Berks leading providers to people with needs.

Are you a person with a passion to help people? If so, would you like to work alongside like-minded, committed colleagues who enable people with a learning disability to increase their self-esteem, have more say, and control over their lives? Talkback has been working with people with a learning disability since 1998, aiming to achieve choice, opportunity and respect. Talkback is user led and knows what life is like when you have a learning disability.

We are currently recruiting for:

A part time Learning Disability Project Worker - £18700 - £19200 p.a. (pro rata)

A three day/week role

No shift work or evening/weekend work

Due to expansion, we would like to recruit an additional part time Project Worker – Learning Assistant to owrk 3 days a week to deliver a range of services to our members with learning disability and/or autism. Within the Equip Project, you will be working closely with local Further Education colleges by supporting young people, one to one, towards their education provision. Other project activities include gardening and allotment groups (some of which are based in National Trust properties), social and life skills training, a men’s independence group, travel training, a drama group which puts on regular shows, a recycling and tools workshop, a creative media group and a group working with animals.

You will work at our High Wycombe and Aylesbury buildings, plus in local colleges and out in the community. You will work alongside people with a learning disability or autism to meet their individual needs also support young people with their families to achieve positive outcomes.

To succeed you will be able to work both as part of a team and independently and have a 'can do' attitude. You will need to have good communication skills and an understanding of both self-advocacy and inclusion. We can teach you all you need to know, you just need to have the passion and care.

You will have the opportunity to help someone develop and grow as a person whilst making a difference that will live with you forever. And, as one of our team said ‘Working with people with a learning disability or autism is the most rewarding and fulfilling role’

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) including checks with past employers (Applicant Declaration must be completed and returned with application).

Closing date: 12th December 2019

Talkback is a charity and is known as one of Bucks and West Berks leading providers to people with needs.

Are you a person with a passion to help people? If so, would you like to work alongside like-minded, committed colleagues who enable people with a learning disability to increase their self-esteem, have more say, and control over their lives? Talkback has been working with people with a learning disability since 1998, aiming to achieve choice, opportunity and respect. Talkback is user led and knows what life is like when you have a learning disability.

We are currently recruiting for:

Learning Disability Project Workers - £18000 - £19200 p.a. (pro rata for part time roles)

Both full and part time roles available (minimum of 3 days/week)

No shift work or evening/weekend work

Within Talkback, the Nclude Me project was established 8 years ago and provides support and life skills training to people with a learning disability and/or autism, enabling them to speak out and make their own choices. The Project is expanding and we have a Learning Disability Project Worker vacancy to deliver a range of services to promote and encourage independent living and lifelong learning. Current projects include gardening and allotment groups, social and life skills training, men’s and women’s groups, a drama group which puts on regular shows, an upcycling and woodwork project and a creative arts group.

You will work across Buckinghamshire at both our High Wycombe and Aylesbury buildings, plus out in the community. You will work alongside people with a learning disability to meet their individual needs to achieve positive outcomes.

To succeed you will be able to work both as part of a team and independently and have a 'can do' attitude. As part of the role as an Nclude Me Learning Disability Project Worker, you will deliver a range of services for people with a learning disability. You will need to have good communication skills and an understanding of both self-advocacy and inclusion. We can teach you all you need to know, you just need to have the passion and care.

You will have the opportunity to help someone develop and grow as a person whilst making a difference that will live with you forever. And, as one of our team said ‘Working with people with a learning disability is the most rewarding and fulfilling role’

Closing date:     Thursday 12th December

Interview dates: November and December 

Want to work for a brilliant charity that enables life changing research to take place and improves the lives of many? Are you a qualified finance professional now looking for a number two role in finance? Would you be confident delivering continuous improvements and driving change? If yes, please read on!

This permanent Head of Finance role will lead the finance function, managing a team of six and oversee statutory accounts, the forecasting and budgeting process and the external audit process. Reporting directly into the CFO this position is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience in the not for profit sector or someone keen to gain charity sector experience. Day to day responsibilities include:

• Ensure processes, controls and financial systems are robust, operating correctly and documented efficiently.
• Assist the CFO with strategic plans and decisions.
• Suggest necessary improvements to systems and processes and implement changes offering training and support to the department if needed.
• Lead on the reforecast process on a quarterly basis and managed the annual budget.
• Produce the management accounts and prepare reporting packs for the Senior Leadership Team and key stakeholders.
• Oversee the cash forecasting process ensuring all records are up to date and manage to timely collection of debt.

This Head of Finance will fully understand the forecasting and budgeting process and will have led on the year end previously. This position will best suit someone with experience managing a small finance function and will oversee the month end and year-end accounts. An understanding of the charity sector will be an advantage but isn't essential.

This successful candidate will be:

• A qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA).
• Experienced in managing a small team.
• Able to analyse complex financial information.
• An excellent communicator.
• Confident overseeing processes and suggesting process improvements.

If interested, please do not delay in applying as CV's will be reviewed on a daily basis.

SUBSTANCE MISUSE CLINICAL SPECIALIST, NOTTINGHAM RECOVERY NETWORK/ ASSERTIVE TRANSITIONS SERVICE, NORTHAMPTON, 15 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT (SECONDMENT CONSIDERED), SALARY: A4C BAND 6 £30,401 - £37,267 FTE, 37 HPW

An exciting opportunity to join the Nottingham City Drug and Alcohol treatment pathway/Assertive Transitions Service.

• The post will: develop clear treatment pathways with local substance misuse services and mental health services

• Identify and utilize appropriate substance misuse peer support and recovery communities

• Provide substance misuse teaching and engage in clinical supervision with the wider assertive transitions service.

As an integrated part of the team, the SMCS will with a focus on discharge be part of ward round and clinical discussions, will conduct an initial assessment and review appropriate treatment options with the patient ready for discharge. The assessment will fully comply with NICE CG115 and DOH drug misuse and dependence guidelines and will include consideration of interactions between psychiatric medication, potential drug/alcohol misuse and proposed substance misuse pharmacological interventions.

The assessment and subsequent psychosocial treatment options will be conducted using motivational interviewing and will focus on building a therapeutic relationship, developing recovery capital and relapse prevention skills ready for discharge.

The resulting substance misuse recovery plan will be coproduced with the patient and include clear strategies to identify potential triggers, manage high risk scenarios and prevent relapse. The discharge plan will also include a clear plan in case of relapse in order to minimize its duration and effect.

This plan will form part of the wider plan of care.

You will be working directly with other Clinical Specialists, Drug and Alcohol Practitioners, mental health practitioners and be expected to assist across Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.

You will have experience of working with people with drug and alcohol misuse issues and mental health.

Excellent communication skills and knowledge of/working towards knowledge of harm reduction models for Drugs and Alcohol are essential.

For further information please contact Becks Graham

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

We’re looking for a highly motivated, organised and enthusiastic individual to join our Regional Fundraising Team in the East of England region. This is an exciting fast paced role, where no two days are the same.  

Position: Regional Fundraiser

Location: Flexible - Office based in Bury St Edmunds or home based across Essex, Norfolk, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Suffolk 

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: Circa £24,000 per annum

Contract: Fixed term contract until 2 December 2020

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, season ticket loan, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Cycle2Work scheme, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 8 December 2019

Interview Date: 11 December 2019

The Role

You’ll recruit and manage regional corporate partners and support a network of “in aid” of supporters who will carry out their own fundraising so that income generation targets are achieved. You'll also manage and deliver our local Resolution Runs and other products and events, in partnership with our National Events Team. 

You will also play an integral part in recruiting volunteers, in partnership with the Volunteering and Community Team, and building relationships with Stroke Association Voluntary Groups. 

About You

You will either have direct experience of regional fundraising, or transferable skills from another sector, such as sales. This would also be a great job for someone in a regional fundraising assistant role who is looking to take the next step to manage their own portfolio of supporters, partnerships and events. 

The successful candidate will: 

• Be an excellent communicator and relationship builder 
• Be confident in proactively contacting supporters via phone, email and face to face. 
• Need to be a team player. 
• Be a self-starter, with the ability to work unsupervised. 
• Have a desire to network and seek out new partnership opportunities with local businesses 
• Be pro-active and flexible. 
• Resilient and good-humoured. 
• Be prepared to organise and manage a busy workload to meet deadlines.   

This role can be home based, please see our homeworking agreement for full details. 

The use of a car with business use cover and the ability to drive is essential to be able to fulfil the requirements of the role. 

This is an exciting time to join the Stroke Association.If you think you have the skills and aptitude for the role, we would love to hear from you. 

In return…

This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke and to raise stroke awareness in the local population. We offer a host of amazing benefits and flexible working options, with opportunities to progress your career.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke. 

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there. We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives. Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team. 

You may also have experience in areas such as Fundraiser, Fundraising, Regional Fundraising, Community Fundraising, Community Fundraiser, Business Development, BDM, BDE, Development Executive, Account Manager, Sales Executive.