Job Summary

Gaddum is seeking a passionate and committed leader with a thorough awareness and background in children and/or youth services in voluntary settings. The postholder will ensure people who need support can access it, when they need it. Qualified in Social Work, Youth Work or other relevant community, health and social care, the postholder will have a demonstrable history of delivering or overseeing community programmes to children and/or young people in diverse populations.

Community Catalysts CIC is a busy, buzzy social enterprise that tries hard to live up to its name. We’re starting a new piece of work in partnership with Cambridgeshire County Council and need an energetic, and imaginative person to coordinate things for us.

You will lead the Cambridgeshire Community Enterprise Project which will support local entrepreneurial people and community organisations to offer new and creative care and support options for older people who need help at home and in the community.  In this way we will help people to get the support they need to live the life they want.

To do this job you must:

• Understand the world of care - but maybe feel it could do with a bit of a shake up!
• Be a real people person - able to work well with all sorts of folks with confidence.
• Instinctively make connections - and join up dots that are sometimes less than obvious.
• Be able to spot what people are good at and nurture it.

Have a look at our website and the job description and person specification for more information about us and the job. You will be employed by Community Catalysts and based in the Cambridgeshire area, the project will focus first in the East of the County and Fenland.

Closing date for applications is on 23rd April 2021 at 12.00pm and interviews will take place on 30th April 2021 virtually. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community.

Working within local communities across Oxfordshire you will be joining our successful Community Information Network Team as we work to further improve access to information, support, activities and opportunities for all those with a health, care or support need. You will be working with individuals, families and groups both in the community and in their own homes. In addition you will be working closely with local GP surgeries to provide the new social prescribing element into the support they offer to their patients. You will also have the opportunity to join our hospital discharge support team working across various settings including the John Radcliffe, Horton Hospital and community hospitals. We work with local communities to further build upon and support what is being offered as well as working with individuals and their families to connect them with the support and opportunities that exist. We are passionate about supporting and empowering people so that they can maintain their independence, health, wellbeing and ‘live life to the full’

Manager, Full-time (37.5 hours*)

Salary £32,154 pa (pro-rata if part time), pension scheme, 25 days annual leave

Are you an experienced manager, a good listener and excited about the idea of going out and talking with local people and communities across Somerset? Are you passionate about empowering people to have their voices heard?  Are you a confident spokesperson who could influence local health and social care decision makers? If you answered yes to these questions you could be part of our team.

Here at Healthwatch Somerset, we are passionate about having a health and care service which is shaped by the people who use it. We’re the county’s independent health and care champion and we exist to make sure people are at the heart of care.

We’re looking for someone to lead and coordinate a small team of staff and volunteers and to work in partnership with the Healthwatch Somerset Local Board to deliver our work plan.  You will be someone who shares our passion and commitment to ensuring local people are heard and able to influence the development of services.

You will have experience of leading a team and have an understanding of health and social care issues facing the NHS, local authorities and other service providers.  The role will include leading the day to day activities of Healthwatch Somerset such as developing and overseeing its work programme, managing staff and volunteers as well as developing engagement activities in the county.

The successful post holder needs to have a genuine commitment to involving local people in our important work, the ability to inspire and motivate staff and volunteers, as well as good planning and listening skills and be a confident spokesperson for Healthwatch Somerset.

If you want to know more, visit our website and download our job pack.

In return we offer 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous contributory pension scheme, comfortable office accommodation in Bridgwater and flexible working practices.

*Fewer hours would be considered to a minimum of 30 hours per week.

This is an exciting time at Cruse Bereavement Care. Our strategy ‘Bereaved People First’, is being implemented and the charity under-going significant transformation. This role is key to the delivery of the strategy – to support more bereaved people in a way that works for them.

For 60 years we have been educating and empowering society to better understand bereavement. Our core work has been to deliver face to face and telephone support through a team of an incredible volunteers. But we weren’t offering any digital support…. until now. Last year we launched our online grief chat, have begun a website transformation and expanding our reach on social media. We have seen a significant rise of engagement and need for online support

You will be a key member of the communications and digital team working closely with the service team to develop, launch and manage an online community.  This community will provide a safe and inclusive space for bereaved people to access peer to peer support online.

This is a very exciting opportunity to help shape our peer to peer offer and deliver innovative new digital products and services for the UK’s leading bereavement charity.

Paddock Community Trust are seeking a Community Engagement Manager to as a champion for our complimentary range of community support programmes across Kirklees, providing clear and concise information through a variety of communications channels.The successful candidate will support the management, delivery and monitoring of small-scale community projects throughout Kirklees, working closely with our partners, residents and local agencies. The Community Engagement Manager will take responsibility for increasing the visibility of our services through social media activity, outreach work, building and developing local networks and establishing new links with community-based groups.

The Reading Agency is looking for an experienced project manager to lead our education and community engagement work with children and young people, especially those from disadvantaged communities.

As a national charity, we tackle life's big challenges through the proven power of reading. We work closely with partners to develop and deliver programmes for people of all ages and backgrounds; our vision is for a world where everyone is reading their way to a better life.

Last year we helped over 1.8 million people benefit from reading through our programmes, our tireless campaigning, our excellent networks, and our power to influence, challenge and make change happen.

This new role will focus on leading and delivering exciting new areas of work, including:

• Teachers' Reading Challenge:Launched in 2020 in partnership with the Open University to support teachers to grow their knowledge and understanding of children's books and build awareness of how to develop readers, foster a love of reading and make reading fun
   
• Get Islington Reading: A London-based programme funded by The Mercer's Company and delivered in partnership with The National Literacy Trust, aiming to inspire young people in the borough to develop and sustain a love of reading by connecting schools and public libraries, focusing on the critical transition between primary and secondary school.

The successful applicant will be an excellent communicator with experience in working collaboratively to co-create projects.

If you think you have the skills, experience, and passion to join the team, we would love to hear from you.

For more information and to apply please go to our website.

This role will be based at our office in London. However, whilst COVID-19 restrictions apply all our staff are working from home.

 Front-line role working directly within our LGBT+ community events, forum and group support services.  You will have opportunity to develop, support & deliver community activities & events; design and administrate group programmes; facilitate & run group sessions & workshops, provide LGBT+ affirmative support & awareness raising; support & empower LGBT+ community members; promote, market & administer services & events; plus recruit, induct, support & supervise sessional staff & volunteers. This is an exciting job opportunity to join a dynamic and committed team at ELOP:a London based thriving community-led LGBT+ mental health & wellbeing charity offering a range of support, advice, information, counselling and group support services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT+) communities. 

Cloudesley is seeking two experienced and motivated Grants Managers to join its small team as it increases its grant-making over the coming period.

Cloudesley is an independent charitable trust, working in Islington to support people, organisations and churches. As a local relational funder, we aim to add value to our funding by using our knowledge, sharing information, facilitating networking, learning from our grants and working with other organisations.

About the roles

These are interesting and varied positions which involve forging strong relationships with many different partners, helping to develop new initiatives and supporting a wide-ranging portfolio of funded organisations.

For 2021/22, we have a grants budget of £1.6 million, including additional funding to help respond to the ongoing impacts of Covid-19. Our Grants Managers will oversee our grant-making activity and other support which is delivered through two main programmes:

• Health Grants to support Islington residents with health problems or who are disabled and struggling financially, as well as for local organisations.
• Church Grants to support Islington’s Church of England churches to help them maintain their church buildings and the services within them.  

The Grants Managers will support the work of the charity by:

• Developing and implementing our grant-making programmes, procedures and policies
• Continuing to develop good relationships and work collaboratively with local voluntary organisations, churches and other agencies
• Researching the needs of Islington residents, local voluntary organisations and eligible churches and developing appropriate programmes in response
• Producing written grants, policy and other reports
• Deputising for the Director as required

We are advertising these as full-time posts (37.5 hours per week) but are also open to considering applications to work four days per week. Occasional evening work will be required, particularly for Board and committee meetings which usually finish around 6.30pm, and for other events.

Cloudesley operates a pension scheme into which it makes a contribution equivalent to 8% of the employee’s salary.  Employees are required to make a minimum contribution of 3% of their salary, with the option to make additional voluntary contributions. Cloudesley staff also have access to a range of benefits available through an employee assistance programme.

Cloudesley is committed to valuing diversity, promoting equity and equal access, and ensuring inclusion in all it does. We recognise that we need to do more but are strongly committed to combatting racism, discrimination and inequality and ensuring that we work in order to achieve this.  We recognise the power, resources and advantages that Cloudesley has as an independent, endowed charitable trust and strive to act responsibly and fairly in line with our stated values.  We seek to develop and retain a staff team and Board that reflect the Islington community within which we work. We will identify and take positive steps to remove any barriers to participation and recruitment of people who are currently underrepresented as staff or Trustees.

Person specification

Essential

• A minimum of two years’ experience in a comparable role
• Experience of grant programme management
• Excellent relationship skills management and the ability to work professionally with a wide range of people
• Excellent written English and attention to detail, with research and report writing experience
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret accounts, financial data and complex information
• Ability to think and plan strategically
• IT literate, including experience of grants management software, preferably Salesforce
• Experience of organising and managing meetings and events
• Self-motivated with experience of managing a diverse workload  

Desirable

• Knowledge of issues faced by inner city communities
• Knowledge of current welfare benefits system and/or health inequalities
• Knowledge of the Church of England and the work of churches

To apply

If you are interested in finding out more about these roles, the charity's work and how to apply, please see the recruitment pack below and our website.

Deadine for applications: Monday 4th May, 10am

We will contact you to acknowledge receipt of your application and will let you know by Wednesday 12th May if you have been shortlisted for interview.

Interviews: Monday 17th and Friday 21st May

The role

We are looking for an experienced Community Fundraising Executive to join the team. You will be the first point of contact for many of our community supporters and provide an excellent supporter experience, building strong relationships with them to maximise income opportunities through their fundraising activities and events.

Within this role, you’ll work across a variety of different projects, including new and existing campaigns, as well as helping to identify and lead on incoming enquiries from potential new supporters. You’ll be working very closely with the Products and Regional Community Fundraising teams and wider stakeholders in the charity.

About you

The ideal candidate will have a passion for Community Fundraising and the ambition to drive forward a career within a not-for-profit organisation, specifically within this area of fundraising. Excellent communication skills are essential, as is the ability to motivate and inspire our supporters, as you represent Breast Cancer Now in a professional, approachable and friendly manner.

You will have excellent administrative and organisational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects in a busy and fast-paced environment. You will also have experience with managing income processes and fundraising databases.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.

We’re that trusted friend that people affected by breast cancer turn to for caring support when they need it most. The expert authority on breast cancer research who is making breakthroughs and driving forward progress. And a vehicle for change, acting now to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.

We believe that we can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives – and is supported to live well. But we need to act now.

Please note that whilst Breast Cancer Now is following Government guidelines regarding working from home, this role is based in (location) and the expectation is that once restrictions are eased that the post holder will be based within this office for the majority of the time. Should you have any queries with regards to this please contact us in the first instance.

Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.

Closing date Wednesday 21 April 2021 at 11:55pm 

Interview date Virtually, via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 28 April 2021

Could you be our new Community Fundraiser?

St Elizabeth Hospice is seeking a passionate, proactive and inspiring  fundraiser or networker who is looking for their next challenge.  We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and creative Community Fundraiser to join our team to help build relationships with individuals, schools and groups and to implement plans for maximising income and support from the communities of Mid and East Suffolk. 

Hours:          30 – 37.5 hrs per week

About the St Elizabeth Hospice:

St Elizabeth Hospice are there for individuals who are living with progressive or life-limiting illnesses wherever we are needed; in their home, in the community or at the in-patient unit at our Ipswich hospice.  Last year we supported 3,185 patients ranging from 14 years old and upwards, and we have to generate over 70% of our £12.9 million funding ourselves, and this crucial role will help us to achieve this.

About the Role:

It is an exciting time to join our team with a number of great projects which the Community Fundraiser will be involved with from our Great Garden Trail, Christmas Tree Recycling to our Wild in Art Trail in 2022.

This role will build, develop and nurture a fundraising pipeline across the mid and East Suffolk areas. You will be well supported in your role, but have the autonomy to develop and grow. The work is fast paced and will be varied, interesting and hugely rewarding.

Reporting to the Community Relationship Fundraising Manager, you will proactively engage with individuals and groups to create opportunities to generate income to meet agreed targets whilst raising awareness of the hospice.

Key elements of the role include: 

• To manage and achieve development targets, taking a lead and individual responsibility for specific projects and campaigns in your area.

• Provide support to our hospice friends fundraising groups, and the development of establishing new groups in identified development areas.

• Provide an exceptional five star level of supporter care and stewardship to ensure that relationships with supporters and donors are maintained and developed.

• Work with the Community Relationship Fundraising Manager to promote and develop community fundraising activities working to agreed KPIs

• Develop and maintain a sound understanding of all work undertaken by St Elizabeth Hospice and the hospice movement.

• To develop and manage a pipeline of support and to proactively approach schools, groups and organisations to deliver presentations and information about the hospice services.

About You: 

The ideal candidate will have extensive proven work experience in the fundraising sector, marketing or new business development, and ideally a fundraising qualification.

To be considered for this role you should come to us with proven experience generating income or managing relationships, be able to build new  and manage existing relationships giving a first class supporter journey. You will need to be a confident communicator and a team player. 

Through your passion, you should be engaging in order to enlist the support of those you approach.

You will have a good local knowledge of the Suffolk area.

Join us and you’ll become part of our team that cares about the work they do and the people they work with to make a difference for local people with life-limiting or progressive illness. 

Although the role is based at St Elizabeth Hospice, there is a requirement that each week you will be field based.  During the current Covid-19 pandemic restrictions you will be working from home for some of the time until all the restrictions have been lifted. 

Interviews are scheduled for 10/11 May 2021.

Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted, and invitation to interview will be sent by email.

The Community Learning Officer is part of the in-house Learning Team, coordinating a busy and varied programme of activities for the public and local community groups. This programme has grown steadily over the past ten years and plays an essential part in welcoming visitors, local and from further afield.

JOB PURPOSE

This is a fixed term role to cover our Community Learning Officer during her maternity leave.

Working closely with the rest of the Learning team, you will organise and deliver our community activities and public programme to a high standard. You will engage families, adults and community groups with nature, heritage and wellbeing, widening access to local groups and connecting them with Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, St James’s Park and The Green Park.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide project management of activities and small events, coordinating people, materials and learning resources to ensure delivery is timely, cost-effective and meets our high quality standards.
2. Deliver a mix of online and in-park activities and sessions to families, adults and community groups, adapting your approach, style and content depending on the needs of each group; for example walking tours, online talks for adults and family drop-in days.
3. Design and create online resources, including video, podcasts and PDF, to be shared on The Royal Parks’ website and social media channels.
4. Contribute to planning the community programme annual calendar for 2021-22, led by the Learning Manager, in consultation with the Head of Learning and the wider team.
5. Coordinate work experience for young people and potentially other funded projects.
6. Implement a refreshed approach to adult learning across the central parks, based on a newly established plan for this area.
7. Build and manage relationships with a diverse range of community groups local to the parks, who may face barriers in fully accessing these spaces.
8. Provide activity details to the Marketing team for the timely promotion of events and monitor event bookings, flagging up issues to the Learning Manager and Marketing team.
9. Ensuring activities meet TRP safeguarding policies, and contributing to the organisation’s safeguarding group.
10. Creating and updating risk assessments, and proactively monitoring health and safety across all activities.
11. Monitor participants’ feedback and keep M&E records up to date.
12. Contributing to funding bids, planning and delivery of funded projects when opportunities arise.
13. Work with Learning volunteers when they support delivery of community activities.
14. Be prepared to deliver some evenings and weekends, as per the activity calendar.
15. Get stuck into any other Royal Parks activities as the need arises.

Halton Haven Hospice has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, proactive and inventive part-time Community Fundraiser to join our team.

The right candidate will be an experienced fundraiser who can hit the ground running.  We’re looking for someone who can make a real difference to the people and community that we support.  They will have a demonstrable track record of achieving financial and non-financial objectives and be committed to continuing professional development; with a view to being able to identify and manage any fundraising opportunity that comes their way.  Our job is to raise vital income to support free hospice care and to ensure that it is available not only now but in the future.

This is a public facing role working in a fast-paced and creative environment; often juggling deadlines.  It demands the ability to prioritise workloads and to work both independently and as part of a team.  The successful candidate will work with volunteers, local corporates, schools and the wider community to steward supporters in their fundraising activity.  They will develop ongoing and new partnerships and engage in Hospice-led events and campaigns too.

No two days will be the same but the work will be varied, busy and hugely rewarding.  You will have the opportunity to make your mark and to develop new ideas and fundraising innovations.

Halton Haven Hospice is based in a leafy suburb of Runcorn with good road, rail and canal links.  Situated between Liverpool and Manchester with the iconic city of Chester as a neighbour it has a great deal to offer for individuals and families alike.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.  We recognise and encourage the valuable contribution that people from all backgrounds and experiences bring.  Therefore we offer the additional benefits of:

• Free parking
• Free health benefits scheme (after qualifying period)
• Discounted dining facility
• Training and continuing professional development
• Entitlement to Blue Light card
• The People’s Pension Scheme or continuation of NHS Pension (subject to criteria)
• Salary £22,000 PRO RATA

Ronald McDonald House Charities UK is an independent charity which provides free ‘home away from home’ accommodation to families with children in hospital.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Community Fundraiser to join our fast-growing Charity. The role will initially be remote until restrictions ease, with the anticipation that you will then split working hours between home and the two Ronald McDonald Houses in the North West; Manchester and Arrowe Park (Wirral).

Our Community Fundraising team work with a vast range of supporters, inspiring them to help support the families we serve. In the North West, our support is ever-growing and we are looking for someone to support our North West Community Fundraiser to maximise the full potential of the region. In this role, you will be working alongside the Community Fundraiser to provide high standard stewardship to supporters within certain communities whilst cultivating new partnerships in all areas of community fundraising including community groups, the local community and the families that have used our Houses.

This role is perfect for someone who has previous experience in a customer care role who is looking to develop their skills in community fundraising. You will be personal and approachable in order to build lasting relationships, confident in order to present to potential supporters and make proactive approaches and driven by the important work we do in order to provide the best care for our families.

The Candidate Pack will provide you with more information about the role, remuneration and how to apply, and if this sounds like something you will excel in, we’d love to hear from you. Closing date for applications is midnight on Thursday 22nd April 2021.