About Pimlico Million

Pimlico Million is an award-winning community project, working to make Pimlico an even better place to be. Pimlico Million is part of the Big Local programme, which is a 10 year initiative, giving 150 areas across the UK £1 million of Lottery money to make positive changes to their community. Each area forms a partnership group of local residents and decides how to spend their funds. Many, like Pimlico Million, decide to employ staff to bring their ambitions to life.

About the role

We are seeking a passionate community development officer to help realise the vision of the Pimlico partnership group.

Based at the community premises, a short walk from Pimlico tube station, this is a flexible part-time role worked over two or three days a week. You will work alongside the project manager, focusing on outreach and communication across the local area to help residents find their voice, take ownership and reach their potential.

It is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised individual with an experience in working with communities in either a paid or voluntary capacity. You will be energetic and proactive, using your strong communication skills to engage and build a rapport with local people, supporting them to come up with great ideas for new initiatives that boost opportunities and improve social cohesion.

An ability to work independently is key, with experience of managing multiple and varied priorities. You will also have good digital skills and the necessary experience to take responsibility for all the communications output for the Pimlico Million, as well as maintaining all of the systems required to record the activities and successes of the work.

Download the pack to apply or visit our website.

Community Development Officer (Cardiff)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing team as PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide expands in Wales. PAPYRUS is the national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide. Suicide is the biggest killer of young people – male and female – under 35 in the UK.  We exist to reduce the number of young people who take their own lives.

Our Community Development Officer will deliver PAPYRUS’ suite of training and awareness raising courses and help to identify and engage with local communities, volunteers and key partners across South Wales. The post will be based in Cardiff but with travel across the region expected. The role will include engaging organisations and those who work with young people. Applications are invited from candidates who are passionate about saving young lives.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

DESIGNATION: Community Development Officer (Cardiff)

HOURS: Full time (36 hours per week)

SALARY: NJC Scale 18-22 (£24,313 - £26,317) & 5% employer pension contribution

LOCATION: Cardiff office with regular travel across South Wales and to other UK offices as required

RESPONSIBLE TO: Regional Manager (Cardiff) 

CLOSING DATE: Friday 3rd April at 5 p.m.

INTERVIEWS: 16th / 17th April 2020

JOB REFERENCE: CDO0320

For full details of the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification on our website. Candidates are encouraged to pay close attention to the Job Description and Person Specification to ensure they meet the essential criteria and have the relevant skills. Please complete your Application Form (found on our website) and send it to our HR department - email address found on the website. CVs will not be considered or reviewed.

Community Development Officer (West Midlands)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing team as PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide expands in the West Midlands. PAPYRUS is the national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide. Suicide is the biggest killer of young people – male and female – under 35 in the UK.  We exist to reduce the number of young people who take their own lives.

Our Community Development Officer will deliver PAPYRUS’ suite of training and awareness raising courses and help to identify and engage with local communities, volunteers and key partners across the West Midlands. The post will be based in Birmingham but with travel across the region expected. The role will include engaging organisations and those who work with young people. Applications are invited from candidates who are passionate about saving young lives.

DESIGNATION: Community Development Officer (West Midlands)

HOURS: Full time (36 hours per week) or part time hours also considered

SALARY: NJC Scale 18-22 (£24,313 - £26,317) & 5% employer pension contribution

LOCATION: West Midlands office with regular travel across UK as required

RESPONSIBLE TO: Regional Manager (West Midlands) 

CLOSING DATE: Friday 3rd April

INTERVIEWS: 17th or 20th April 2020

JOB REFERENCE: CDO0320WM

For full details of the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification on our website. Candidates are encouraged to pay close attention to the Job Description and Person Specification to ensure they meet the essential criteria and have the relevant skills. Please complete your Application Form and send it to our HR department  which can be found on our website. CVs will not be considered or reviewed.

Community Engagement Officer - Carneddau Landscape Partnership Scheme
Based at Snowdonia National Park Office, Penrhyndeudraeth (and other satellite offices within the project area)

If you have experience of managing community capacity building projects and working with young people, this is an amazing opportunity to help protect an iconic part of the Welsh landscape.  

About Us

Snowdonia National Park Authority protects the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of Snowdonia National Park. Covering 823 miles of diverse landscape, the Park is home to over 26,000 people, the highest mountain in England and Wales and the largest natural lake in Wales.

The Carneddau Landscape Partnership (CLP) Scheme is a five year programme seeking to conserve the threatened heritage of the Carneddau by increasing the understanding and enjoyment of the cultural and natural heritage of the area. The Scheme has been made possible by the award of a National Lottery Heritage Fund Partnership Grant of £1,719,500. The total scheme cost is £4,170,800.

We’re looking for a Community Engagement Officer to support the success of this Scheme and join us on a five year fixed-term contract.

The Benefits 

- Salary of £24,799 - £26,999 per annum
- Work in one of the UK’s most beautiful sites
- Friendly and supportive environment
- Support the success of an exciting project

The Role 

As the Community Engagement Officer, you will raise awareness of the CLP Scheme with local communities and help to create community-led initiatives that will contribute to the Scheme’s objectives. 

Specifically, you’ll support the implementation of targeted wellbeing and education activities to encourage people to learn about the importance of the Carneddau landscape and the role they can play in safeguarding its future. 

Additionally, you will:

- Develop relationships with community groups and individuals to spark enthusiasm for the Scheme
- Help children and young people to get involved with the Scheme
- Ensure there are equal opportunities to get involved with the Scheme and address any participation barriers, such as gender imbalance, access to transport or lack of awareness 
- Evaluate and collect engagement and participation data

About You

To join us as Community Engagement Officer, you will need: 

- The ability to undertake the requirements of this role through the medium of Welsh and English
- Experience of managing community capacity building projects, co-ordinating volunteer-led initiatives and managing or working with a community group
- Previous experience of working with young people
- A good understanding of the factors that contribute to social inclusion and wellbeing in diverse communities
- An understanding of National Parks, environmental and heritage issues and countryside management
- A degree or equivalent in Community Development, Youth and Community Studies or a relevant subject
- A valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Other organisations may call this role Community Development Officer, Community Project Co-ordinator, Volunteering Co-ordinator, Community Engagement Co-ordinator, Outreach Officer, Community Services Co-ordinator, or Community Project Officer. 

So, if you’re seeking your next step as a Community Engagement Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Swyddog Ymgysylltu Cymunedol - Cynllun Partneriaeth Tirwedd y Carneddau
Wedi'i leoli yn Swyddfa Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri, Penrhyndeudraeth (a swyddfeydd lloeren eraill yn ardal y prosiect)

Os oes gennych brofiad o reoli prosiectau meithrin gallu cymunedol a gweithio gyda phobl ifanc, mae hwn yn gyfle anhygoel i helpu i amddiffyn rhan eiconig o dirwedd Cymru.

Amdanom ni

Mae Awdurdod Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri yn amddiffyn harddwch naturiol, bywyd gwyllt a threftadaeth ddiwylliannol Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri. Gan gwmpasu 823 milltir o dirwedd amrywiol, mae'r Parc yn gartref i dros 26,000 o bobl, y mynydd uchaf yng Nghymru a Lloegr a'r llyn naturiol mwyaf yng Nghymru.

Mae Cynllun Partneriaeth Tirwedd Carneddau (CLP) yn rhaglen bum mlynedd sy'n ceisio gwarchod treftadaeth y Carneddau sydd dan fygythiad trwy gynyddu dealltwriaeth a mwynhad o dreftadaeth ddiwylliannol a naturiol yr ardal. Gwnaethpwyd y Cynllun yn bosibl trwy ddyfarnu Grant Partneriaeth Cronfa Treftadaeth y Loteri Genedlaethol o £ 1,719,500. Cyfanswm cost y cynllun yw £ 4,170,800.

Rydym yn chwilio am Swyddog Ymgysylltu Cymunedol i gefnogi llwyddiant y Cynllun hwn ac ymuno â ni ar gontract tymor penodol pum mlynedd.

Y Buddion

- Cyflog o £ 24,799 - £ 26,999 y flwyddyn
- Gweithio yn un o safleoedd harddaf y DU
- Amgylchedd cyfeillgar a chefnogol
- Cefnogi llwyddiant prosiect cyffrous

Y Rôl

Fel y Swyddog Ymgysylltu Cymunedol, byddwch yn codi ymwybyddiaeth o'r Cynllun CLP gyda chymunedau lleol ac yn helpu i greu mentrau a arweinir gan y gymuned a fydd yn cyfrannu at amcanion y Cynllun.

Yn benodol, byddwch yn cefnogi gweithredu gweithgareddau lles ac addysg wedi'u targedu i annog pobl i ddysgu am bwysigrwydd tirwedd y Carneddau a'r rôl y gallant ei chwarae wrth ddiogelu ei dyfodol.

Yn ogystal, byddwch yn:

- Datblygu perthnasoedd â grwpiau cymunedol ac unigolion i danio brwdfrydedd dros y Cynllun
- Helpu plant a phobl ifanc i gymryd rhan yn y Cynllun
- Sicrhau bod cyfle cyfartal i gymryd rhan yn y Cynllun a mynd i'r afael ag unrhyw rwystrau cyfranogi, megis anghydbwysedd rhwng y rhywiau, mynediad at drafnidiaeth neu ddiffyg ymwybyddiaeth
- Gwerthuso a chasglu data ymgysylltu a chyfranogi

Amdanoch chi

I ymuno â ni fel Swyddog Ymgysylltu Cymunedol, bydd angen i chi fod â:

- Y gallu i gyflawni gofynion y rôl hon trwy gyfrwng Cymraeg a Saesneg
- Profiad o reoli prosiectau meithrin gallu cymunedol, cydlynu mentrau dan arweiniad gwirfoddolwyr a rheoli neu weithio gyda grŵp cymunedol
- Profiad blaenorol o weithio gyda phobl ifanc
- Dealltwriaeth dda o'r ffactorau sy'n cyfrannu at gynhwysiant cymdeithasol a lles mewn cymunedau amrywiol
- Dealltwriaeth o Barciau Cenedlaethol, materion amgylcheddol a threftadaeth a rheoli cefn gwlad
- Gradd neu gyfwerth mewn Datblygu Cymunedol, Astudiaethau Ieuenctid a Chymunedol neu bwnc perthnasol
- Trwydded yrru ddilys a mynediad i'ch cerbyd eich hun

Gall sefydliadau eraill alw'r rôl hon yn Swyddog Datblygu Cymunedol, Cydlynydd Prosiect Cymunedol, Cydlynydd Gwirfoddoli, Cydlynydd Ymgysylltu Cymunedol, Swyddog Allgymorth, Cydlynydd Gwasanaethau Cymunedol, neu Swyddog Prosiect Cymunedol.

Felly, os ydych chi am gymryd y cam nesaf fel Swyddog Ymgysylltu Cymunedol, gwnewch gais trwy'r botwm a ddangosir. Mae'r swydd wag hon yn cael ei hysbysebu gan Webrecruit. Y gwasanaethau a hysbysebir gan Webrecruit yw gwasanaethau Asiantaeth Gyflogaeth.

Compassionate Communities Training Officer  

Salary Scp 27 - 34 £24,175 - £30,153 pa 
Actual Starting Salary Scp 27 £24,175 pa 
37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
This post is funded by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board until 31st March 2021 
Based in Newport

Striving to improve the lives and opportunities of our communities through partnership and collaboration.

Compassionate Communities and Integrated Wellbeing Networks are two of the Welsh Government transformation funded programmes that aim to improve the well-being of people across Gwent. We are seeking an individual to work with our stakeholders and partners across Gwent to support the planning, delivery, evaluation and sustainability of a range of training programmes that aim to maximise the ability of the workforce to support people in a holistic way, based on what matters to them, and link them to well-being support in their local community.  

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to apply your knowledge of factors that influence health and well-being and have experience of developing and delivering training. You will need to be able to engage a range of stakeholders and promote a learning environment. Excellent IT and presentation skills are essential along with a proactive, flexible approach to a changing workload. 

No CVs accepted. This post requires a DBS check. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: Monday 30th March 2020 at 10am
Interview Date: Tuesday 7th April 2020

Swyddog Hyfforddi Cymunedau Tosturiol 

Cyflog Scp 27 – 34 £24,175 - £30,153 y flwyddyn 
Gwir Gyflog yn dechrau ar Scp 27 £24,175 y flwyddyn 
37 awr yr wythnos 
Ariennir y swydd hon gan Fwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Aneurin Bevan tan 31 Mawrth 2021
Lleoliad: Casnewydd

Yn ymdrechu i wella bywydau a chyfleoedd ein cymunedau drwy bartneriaeth a chydweithio.

Mae Cymunedau Tosturiol a Rhwydweithiau Lles Integredig yn ddwy raglen drawsnewid wedi’u hariannu gan Lywodraeth Cymru a’u nod yw gwella lles pobl ledled Gwent. Rydym yn chwilio am unigolyn i weithio gyda'n partneriaid ar draws Gwent i helpu i gynllunio, cyflwyno a gwerthuso amrywiaeth o raglenni hyfforddiant a chefnogi eu cynaliadwyedd. Nod y rhaglenni hyn yw manteisio i’r eithaf ar allu’r gweithlu i gefnogi pobl mewn ffordd holistaidd, yn seiliedig ar beth sy’n bwysig iddyn nhw, a’u cysylltu â chymorth lles yn eu cymuned leol.   

Bydd gennych chi sgiliau rhyngbersonol a chyfathrebu rhagorol, yn gallu defnyddio eich gwybodaeth am ffactorau sy’n dylanwadu ar iechyd a lles a bydd gennych chi brofiad o ddatblygu a chyflwyno hyfforddiant. Byddwch yn gallu ymgysylltu ag amrywiaeth o randdeiliaid a hyrwyddo amgylchedd dysgu. Mae sgiliau cyflwyno a TG ardderchog yn hanfodol yn ogystal ag agwedd ragweithiol a hyblyg at lwyth gwaith sy’n newid.  

Ni dderbynnir CVs. Bydd gofyn i chi gael archwiliad gan y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd (DBS) ar gyfer y swydd hon. Dim ond yr ymgeiswyr sydd wedi cyrraedd y rhestr fer y byddwn yn cysylltu â nhw.

Dyddiad Cau: Dydd Llun 30ain Mawrth am 10am    
Dyddiad y Cyfweliad: Dydd Mawrth 7fed Ebrill 2020

Richard House is looking for a Community Manager to join its fun and energetic team. As a key member of the Fundraising team the Community Manager will develop and implement the community fundraising strategy for Richard House, ensuring growth in the level of income raised from community fundraising activity. You'll be responsible for developing engaging fundraising activities and adapting fundraising styles that work with a wide range of stakeholders - building relationships and supporting local community groups, schools, individuals and organisations. You'll also be managing one direct report.

Our organisational strategy for the next three years is in development, so this is an exciting time to join us and make your mark on how we will grow community fundraising moving forward. There is plenty of opportunity in this role to bring new ideas to the table and to try new approaches. This is a role you can really make your own!

TITLE:  Community Grants Programme Officer (Catalyst Project)

SALARY:  £28,000 - £30,000 depending on experience

CONTRACT: Full Time, 18-months.  

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Development & Partnerships

About Community Southwark:

Community Southwark is the infrastructure organisation for the Voluntary and Community Sector in Southwark. We support non-profit organisations to run effectively, efficiently, sustainably and legally through providing a range of activities including training, face-to-face advice, online resources, holding events for information and engagement as well as hosting networks and working groups and providing policy insights and influence.

We also work with individuals and informal groups on social action, engagement, supporting campaigns, providing information on how you can get involved in improving your community and more.

We are a champion for the sector and look to ensure we have a seat at the right table on its behalf.

About Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity (GSTTC)

GSTTC is an independent urban health foundation working with others to improve health outcomes in Lambeth and Southwark. We’re currently working to:

1. Reduce childhood obesity
2. Slow down people's progression to multiple long-term conditions (MLTC)
3. Find innovative solutions to the health effects of air pollution

The Catalyst Project is part of our MLTC programme.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Guy’s & St Thomas’ Charity would like to run an18-month pilot programme with five organisations in the Walworth area of Southwark to test and measure the impact of a place-based grants programme. Grants are to be awarded to individuals identified by VCS organisations already working with them, to support with their health and wellbeing, as part of the GSTTC’s approach to slowing down people’s progression to multiple long-term conditions (MLTC). 

Based upon Cripplegate Foundation’s Catalyst Programme, GSTTC hope to give out grants of up to £500 per person to individuals with multiple long-term conditions to help improve their health outcomes. Piloting the Catalyst programme will also allow GSTTC to have a clearer picture of the potential impact of such grants and gather evidence to support and, potentially, expanding the scheme across Southwark. 

Community Southwark have been asked to manage this process. This will involve co-designing, producing and developing the pilot programme, implementing it, and monitoring and evaluating both the programme and the health and wellbeing outcomes over 18 months.

There is an expectation that if successful, the programme will be scaled up across Southwark.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Principal Duties

Co-produce, implement and evaluate a pilot Catalyst Programme

• Re-engage the organisations who took part in the initial workshop through email, phone calls and a workshop 
• Research catalyst style programmes including meeting with Cripplegate Foundation’s Catalyst programme
•  Draw up criteria to select the five that will take part in the pilot (as well as an element of self-selection) 
• Co-design a delivery model 
• Work alongside the Impact and Evaluation Officer to co-design an impact measurement framework and tools that will be used to monitor and evaluate both the model effectiveness and the impact the grants have on individual wellbeing
• Confirm timescale and process for the allocation and administration of the grants
• Run pilot: this may involve further workshops and capacity building support to the organisations as well as administering and evaluating the grants 
• Provide GSTTC with six-monthly progress reports
• Ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the model with adjustments made to improve it as it runs, plus an end of pilot evaluation that will contain lessons and recommendations for expansion of the pilot programme
• Ongoing monitoring and evaluation to begin to understand the possible impact such a programme could have on participants’ health and wellbeing
• Hold a final evaluation and feedback event 
• Provide GSTTC with a full report with recommendations for scaling up the programme 
• Work with GSTTC to look at how such a programme could sustainably run going forward 

Promote and raise awareness about Community Southwark

• Increase the awareness of Community Southwark and its programmes amongst voluntary, community and statutory organisations & individuals living, working and studying within Southwark
• Work with Southwark-based voluntary and community organisations (VCOs) and communities of interest to become Community Southwark members and to take up the benefits of the membership; signposting them to other Community Southwark staff or external agencies to access support services, as appropriate
• Promote and coordinate engagement events in conjunction with the public sector, partner organisations e.g. statutory agencies, funders, and local VCOs.
• Identify organisations and businesses that would be strong candidates for corporate volunteering and skills matching

Undertaking research that will support the Catalyst Programme

• Analyse the possible impact of future changes in the environment in which the voluntary and community sector operates, particularly to do with legislation, government policy and economic factors and trends
• Interpret research, legislation and policy and present it in an accessible and informative way
• Work closely with the Policy & Participation Officer to ensure the voice of the VCS is heard in policy and commissioning decisions

Communication

• Provide the sector with appropriate information through contributing to e-bulletins such as the Funding Bulletin, online blog posts, online resources and hard copy resources as required
• Develop online resources, to complement support services provided by Community Southwark
• Participation in online networking tools both internally with colleagues and externally with members and stakeholders
• Ensure that voluntary and community organisations are fully informed about the work of the Catalyst programme and GSTTC, generating and contributing to Community Southwark’s communication channels
• Contribute to developing and managing an electronic database (Salesforce), ensuring that all data is correct before inputting into Community Southwark’s systems

OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To support Community Southwark’s mission, vision, values and strategic objectives
• To undertake other tasks from time to time and as appropriate, that may be required by management in line with the goals of the organisation
• To work within all of Community Southwark’s policies and in particular, the Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality policies, and help to ensure that diversity and equality of opportunity is integral to the organisation’s work
• Work to administration and communication protocols efficiently to ensure that organisational systems and procedures are implemented
• To promote an asset-based approach to Community Southwark’s work across the VCS, Public Sector and Private Sector
• To promote and undertake consultancy work on Community Southwark’s behalf as part of our income generation policy

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed

• Knowledge and experience of developing, administering and managing grant programmes
• Ability to facilitate workshops and focus groups etc.
• Ability to co-produce programmes with a diverse range of people
• Good organisational and project management skills including financial planning, time management, project planning, monitoring and evaluation, and good governance
• Ability to interpret research, legislation and policy and present it in an accessible way
• Excellent presentation and communication skills both written and oral
• Skilled and able computer user in standard office software
• An understanding of good governance and organisational management
• An understanding of the issues affecting the VCS
• An understanding of issues facing individuals with or at risk of having multiple long-term conditions
• An understanding of managing and administering grants

Personal Qualities needed

• Have a flexible work ethic, every day can be different
• Ability to create new opportunities and be able to run with them
• Independent yet a strong team player
• Capable of leading and decision making whilst also considering wider issues and impact on individuals
• Proactive in putting ideas and thoughts into actions and solutions
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload/caseload
• High level listening, influencing and negotiating skill; positive, flexible and proactive attitude
• Strong networking and influencing skills
• Reliable
• A full commitment to equality of opportunity with practical ideas for its implementation within the scope of the post

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Contract: This post is funded by GSTTC for 18 months. The post holder will be employed by Community Southwark.

Office Base: The post will be based in Cambridge House, 1 Addington Square, Camberwell, London SE5 0HF.

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

Office Hours: 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday, Flexitime: 8.00am to 6.30pm, Core Hours: 10.00am – 12.00pm 2.00pm – 4.00pm

A flexi-time scheme is in operation within Community Southwark. The successful applicant must be willing to work within the flexi-time hours.  The person appointed may be required to work outside these hours.

Annual Leave: 30 days Annual Leave. The leave runs from 1st April to 31 March.

Pension Scheme: In addition to the salary, there is a company pension scheme to which the company contribution is 5% of your annual salary and employees currently contribute 3% of their salaries.

Cycle to work scheme: The scheme allows employees to get bikes and accessories tax-free. This is done through a salary sacrifice agreement signed for up to £1,000 to be paid in monthly instalments.

Childcare Vouchers: Unfortunately, the Government closed the Childcare Vouchers scheme to new entrants on 4th October 2018. However, Tax Free Childcare is still available through the Government's website.

Volunteering Days: Employees are entitled to up to two days paid leave for undertaking voluntary activities.

Other: Successful applicants will need to prove their entitlement to work in the UK and may be subject to DBS checks.

TO APPLY:

Please send a covering letter outlining how your experience meets the job and person specification (no more than two-sides of A4) and your CV and the equal opportunities form to our recruitment email listed in the Job Description.

Closing date: Monday 30th March 2020 (Midnight)

Interviews: Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th April 2020

If you wish to have an informal conversation about the role, please see details in the Job Description.

Community Development Worker

We are working in partnership with a Charity who provide support to women and girls across London who have been affected by gender violence to recruit a Community Development Worker. This is a great opportunity to help shape the service as they are looking for an expert to help expand their delivery across London.

The successful candidate will cover a wide rage of duties including:

- Training professionals across London in sexual violence

- Building a Pan London expert by experience group

- Carrying out groups and workshops

If you are interested in discussing this opportunity further, please apply ASAP!

Morgan Hunt is a multi award winning Employment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

An exciting opportunity to be a key member of the Fundraising Team and develop and implement the community fundraising strategy ensuring growth in the level of income raised for this beloved charity.

The Charity
Support children and their families in London to lead as positive and happy a life as possible when dealing with a life-limiting health condition. They support over 300 families, providing services including respite and end of life care, family support and therapies.

The Role
Develop, implement and manage the community fundraising strategy and the associated income and expenditure budgets, ensuring that all budget lines are achieved.
Research and identify prospective new community fundraising opportunities and activities, making connections with local councils and other NGOs.
Work in conjunction with the Communications Team to ensure strategic marketing and communication plans are created to promote community fundraising activity effectively.
Develop and implement a strategy for schools, organising minimum 20 talks per year with associated donation ask and achieving fundraising of 500 per school.
Work with the Head of Community and Events to create engaging fundraising products and marketing materials which inspire our audiences to support us.

The Candidate
Previous experience in Fundraising, preferably Community Fundraising.
IT skills experience of MS Office, particularly Word and Excel.
Excellent telephone manner and written English.
Excellent organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, as the task requires.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

TPP are currently working with a leading national children's charity in their search for a Community Fundraising Officer.

As Community Fundraising Officer you will be working with a great team and will focus on growing income through specific projects and campaigns.

This will involve supporting the Senior Community Fundraising Manager and managing the development and marketing of a variety of community fundraising products.

With a great culture this organisation are brilliant with internal progression and have a flexible structure where everyone's voice is heard.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience within community fundraising
• Proven experience in producing fundraising resources and marketing them to appropriate audiences
• Knowledge of fundraising and keen to learn more
• Proactive nature and enthusiasm to join a collaborative team

How to apply:

Closing date - 26^th March 2020

If this could be of interest to you, do apply today with an up to date CV or get in touch with Rhiannon Mehta for further details.

The OLLIE Foundation is a St Albans based Suicide Prevention Charity operating across the Home Counties. The Foundation provides a range of early intervention and prevention, as well as crisis intervention and post-vention training to young people, parents and professionals. As experts in our field, we routinely train GPs, teachers and A&E staff and give talks and wellbeing assemblies in schools and to community groups. Although driven by our commitment to prevent youth suicide, our training and talks are relevant to EVERYONE. 

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and passionate individual able to manage their own diary, working mainly from home but with weekly office days and flexibility to work across Herts and work some weekends and evenings when needed. Would suit ambitious graduate or experienced administrator. As the Executive Assistant to the CEO you will also provide administrative support to the wider team, including diary management, maintaining and improving existing systems, procedures and records along with setting up new systems as required.

This job requires great communications skills and there is an expectation to be able to network and work closely with a range of partners, including the Police, NHS staff, teachers, parents and carers, as well as young people.

As Executive Assistant to the CEO you will:

1. Line manage staff and volunteers

2. Help manage the office and all associated admin tasks

3. Oversee orders for resources and merchandise and ensure they are delivered as needed

4. Support bid and report writing

5. Closely monitor and evaluate the impact of the work we do and outcomes achieved.

6. Work effectively from home but able to travel to a range of meetings and talks across the Home Counties

7. Work in a fast-paced environment, able to manage competing deadlines

8. Maintain attention to detail with a high level of accuracy

9. Have a proactive approach to working from home and able to interface with the public as needed

The ideal candidate will have the following experience, skills and qualifications:

• A confident public speaker.
• Success in building relationships and working collaboratively with a range of partners.
• Ability to work on their own, plan and organise effectively, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Ability to contribute towards internal and external evaluation processes. 
• Proficient IT skills.  
• A passion to make a difference through mentoring and training. 
• A full and valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for business use.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Emotionally mature, able to manage their wellbeing in an environment where suicide and bereavement is a constant.

Applicants will need to have a flexible approach to work, available to attend or manage weekend and evening events as needed.  In return for their dedication and commitment, we will support and develop the successful candidate with options to train to deliver curriculum and talks.  This role has the potential to develop and for working hours to extend.

There is an opportunity to develop the role to include community advocacy, training and workshop delivery. As demand for our services grow, the post holder will become a crucial and highly valued member of our team, supporting the CEO, providing admin support, and often acting as the first point of contact for our charity. This is a unique position for the right person to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation making a difference to the communities it works with. 

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory disclosure report from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We’re looking for an experienced community fundraiser to join an ambitious team and build meaningful relationships with a variety of supporters.

Use your strong relationship building skills to add value to the community fundraising team for this great children’s charity.

Manage the development and marketing of community products to help build relationships with a variety of supporters, ensuring they are fully engaged with the organisation and committed to raising as much money as possible.

Job specification

• Develop and deliver on the marketing of community fundraising products
• Monitor and evaluate financial targets
• Deliver on exceptional stewardship for supporters
• Use your creativity to help develop new initiatives and ideas

Person specification

To apply you will need to have:

• experience in a community fundraising environment, working to KPIs and exceeding targets
• experience managing high level supporters and fundraising volunteers, providing first class stewardship
• a strong commitment to providing excellent supporter care
• an understanding of the importance of accurate data capturing and experience in using it effectively
• proven experience in budget management
• excellent relationship building skills
• strong attention to detail

                                     

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Dawn Ballard at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

Barnet Mencap is dynamic, expanding, and looking for team players to join our enthusiastic and diverse team. We support adults with moderate learning disabilities and/or autism to live independently in housing of their choice.

The role offers a challenge and satisfaction, which will suit people who:

• have experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and autism in a community setting
• have a good working knowledge of safeguarding issues facing people with learning disabilities and autism
• understand the issues faced by people with learning disabilities and autism living independently and have the skills to meet their practical, social and emotional needs
• have a ‘Person Centred Planning’ ethos
• have excellent communication skills

Barnet Mencap is committed to safeguarding, quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 

Spires is an award-winning day centre that has been working with homeless and disadvantaged people in South London since 1990. We work with some of the most isolated and vulnerable in our society. The majority of our clients are homeless or have insecure accommodation, with many also facing complex issues such as long-term unemployment, poor mental and physical health, addiction and substance abuse, or they may be imprisoned by sex work.

This is a key role at Spires. Working across the organisation and in partnership with a range of stakeholders you will  utilise fundraising activity and communication (social media) to help raise the profile of Spires supporting our work and volunteer recruitment.