Community engagement and supporter events officer jobs

Closing Date: 29/8/2022
Interview Date: TBC
Full time
Permanent
The salary range will be £29,802 - £34,867 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

UCL Advancement
London

Events Officer
The appointment will be on UCL Grade 6.

We are UCL: a diverse community with the freedom to challenge and think differently. From climate change to plastic pollution, infant mortality to social inequality, the world is facing huge challenges and we’re determined to solve them. There has never been a more exciting time to join the Advancement office as we continue rapid growth in philanthropy and alumni engagement at UCL. We are a team of exceptionally ambitious, creative and passionate individuals who work together to achieve remarkable things with a global impact, and we would love for you to be part of this exciting journey and our success. Equity, diversity and inclusion is important to us. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is encouraged to give their best in a place where their unique experiences, perspectives and skills are seen as valuable assets. And we particularly welcome applications from people of colour. As Events Officer, you will support the team with delivering impactful, engaging events for our key audiences. Our event portfolio includes high profile and bespoke engagement events, private dinners, webinars, receptions delivered via various formats including in person, online and hybrid experiences.

This is a great opportunity for an exceptional administrator interested in events to support a high performing events team with the delivery of a varied portfolio of fundraising, cultivation, stewardship and alumni events. Working with a range of partners within the team, across wider UCL and beyond you will take responsibility for event logistics and administration. You will have excellent organisational and communication skills, alongside an acute attention to detail and a positive and enthusiastic attitude. We are pleased to accept applications from individuals who possess transferable skills and experience drawn from sectors outside of Higher Education.

We are happy to consider applications from candidates seeking part-time opportunities (minimum 0.8 FTE – equivalent of 4 days per week, stated salary to be pro-rata). We know that our people are our greatest asset and in return we provide an empowering, values-based environment where personal and professional growth is invested in. We offer agile working and flexibility around working hours. Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure and bank holidays.

To find out more about the role, please contact Clare MacInnes, Interim Head of Events. For any queries about the application process, please contact Marzena Kral, People Coordinator. 

When applying for a role, please do address the essential and desirable criteria from the job description in your supporting statement.

The UCL Ways of Working for professional services supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work

Latest time for the submission of applications: 23.59.
We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.
We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.

 

Do the levels of financial insecurity and injustice in the UK leave you seething and impatient to have a real impact on making things better? Are you passionate about providing tools and support for anyone trying to address these issues in their communities? The Community Adviser Content Officer creates e-learning content and information resources for advice givers in communities using our Benefits Calculator, Grant Search and other information programmes, as well as information support for our Local Programmes team.

Turn2us is a national charity tackling poverty and the structural causes of poverty. We work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive.

If you’re a skilled content professional (having worked in benefits or financial information delivery is desirable but not essential) who knows how to make learning management systems or e-learning sing, who wants work that will stretch your intelligence and creativity, who is willing to be led by the people you want to support and who genuinely wants to have an outsized impact, we really want to meet you!

Turn2us is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from members of all communities. It is committed to equality of opportunity, inclusion and diversity. We encourage and welcome applications from all parts of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Turn2us wants to enable an environment where everyone is kept safe from harm and can thrive. We are committed to safeguarding everyone involved in our charity and the work we do. You can read a safeguarding policy on the Turn2us website.

We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. Please note that all employees are contractually required to work from the office a minimum of 4 days a month. Some roles may be required to be in the office more often than this and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting at Turn2us.

Closing date: 11:59pm, 29th August 2022

Do you want to use your fundraising event experience to make a positive impact? Then look no further.

At Back Up, we have big ambitions. Over the next few years, we’re going to be transforming the lives of even more people affected by spinal cord injury.

Together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they deserve.

Do you want to play an integral part in our journey?

About the role:

We’re looking for an Events & Challenge Fundraiser to support all aspects of challenge and event fundraising, maximising income raised via a range of existing fundraising activities and through the development and delivery of new initiatives so that Back Up can help more people affected by spinal cord injury.

On a day-to-day basis, you will:

• Manage the operational delivery of the Challenge Events
• Work with the Comms team to develop and deliver effective communications plans for the Challenge Events
• Recruit, manage and support participants for Challenge Events
• Support on the delivery of the Major Events

It is a hugely rewarding opportunity to bring the fantastic impact of Back Up’s work to life – helping us raise more funds and support more people affected by spinal cord injury.

About you:

We’re looking for someone with experience in fundraising events organisation to help us to reach our ambitious fundraising targets.

You’ll have excellent people management and interpersonal skills; a real people person able to connect with and engage a very wide range of people.  Be highly organised, able to plan, balance and cope with competing priorities. The role will suit a person who is confident working on multiple projects at once, planning ahead and has a proactive approach to work.

About us:

At Back Up, we inspire people affected by spinal cord injury to get the most out of life. Each year, we reach over 1,000 people with our award-winning services that are designed and delivered by people affected by spinal cord injury.

Back Up has been voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver.

Working with us:

We’re committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.  We actively encourage applications from people affected by spinal cord injury and ethnic minority candidates.

Other Terms & Conditions

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (Monday-Friday), permanent contract.

Some flexibility in working hours may be negotiated to enable a better work/life balance or meet particular needs as required.

Salary: £25,000 - £28,0000 per annum dependent on experience (inc. 5% London Allowance).

Location: We offer flexible working with the opportunity to work predominantly from home (in the office two days a week) or office based (Wandsworth) depending on the candidate’s preference.

Every day in the UK, 13 babies are stillborn or die shortly after birth.

Sands is the leading stillbirth and neonatal death charity and exists to reduce the number of babies dying and to support anyone affected by the death of a baby, before, during or shortly after birth.

Sands is recruiting a Virtual Fundraising Events Officer to assist in the delivery of our growing virtual events programme. 

This is an exciting time to join Sands who are in a period of ambitious growth. This role will make a valuable contribution to Sands fundraising strategy and will help to deliver a range of new and existing virtual events.  In this new role you will be responsible for the management of our online fundraising communities and the stewardship of this audience, and you will assist with the promotion and recruitment for our virtual fundraising activities.

The post-holder will develop and build positive relationships with Facebook group members, as well as ensuring delivery of a world class supporter experience to this audience so that they meet and exceed their target. You will need to maximise engagement with this audience through and ensure that supporters experience with the charity is one that is positive. 

With experience and understanding of social media platforms and how to effectively communicate through these channels, you will help Sands to ensure that supporters are valued and understand the impact of their fundraising. A highly effective communicator, you will have excellent writing skills and be confident in responding to enquiries.

This is an exciting and rewarding role which offers a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the work of Sands.

Please note that this is a fixed-term role for 1 year.

This role is designed for someone who is motivated to be a changemaker across Bath and North East Somerset. You will be pivotal in developing and leading a new area of our work, empowering local people to understand and improve the support they give to unpaid carers through community fundraising and regular giving.  This will lead to changes in the personal actions they take and an increase in the number of fundraising volunteers supporting The Carers’ Centre and donations to our cause.

In this fast-paced role you will engage local people to act! You will be working closely with volunteers, community groups, individuals and local businesses to increase awareness of the work of the Carers Centre to maximise supporter engagement and drive community fundraising in Bath and North East Somerset.

Working in collaboration with our Community Engagement & Volunteer Manager and our digital team you will deliver a range of innovative digital fundraising events and activities. 

Through positive community engagement, you will help us transform support for carers, improving the help and recognition they receive from the people around them alongside raising much-needed funds.

The Community Plan for Holloway is recruiting for a new part-time Community Organiser to develop our communications and work as part of a team to get the best from the redevelopment of Holloway Prison for the local community.

Deadline for applications is 11.30pm Sunday 21st August 2022 – interviews will take place shortly. To start ASAP.

Job Title: Community Organiser – Communications Lead

Salary: £32,506.60 equivalent – pro rata to £16,253.30 per year, for 17.5 hours a week (some flexibility here if needed). Paid via PAYE. Plus pension and paid holidays (national average, pro rata).

Period: Two years of employment in the first instance, subject to funding. There will be a 2 month probation period, with regular support and reviews.

Hours: 17.5 per week. To be worked flexibly, but evening and some weekend working will be required, for example to support internal governance or meetings.

Location: Our office in St George’s Church, N7 0ND, with ability to do some work from home. Attendance at meetings in that locality and occasionally other parts of Central / North London.

Key tasks, for which relevant skills and experience are welcome:

Communications: You will lead on both internal and external communications, ensuring that internal and external audiences are kept up to date with and engaged in CP4H activities.

Community Organisation: You will be working with community groups and reaching people whose voices are least heard, bringing in people who are not already involved. Some evening and some weekend working will be required, for example to support internal governance or meetings.

Job description

Communications, including regular e-bulletins, social media, updating our website and engaging with local and national media to enhance CP4H’s voice

Meeting local groups, door to door canvassing, running info stalls and other forms of outreach to reach diverse groups of people

Working with the CP4H board to maximise creative opportunities for community engagement

Supporting volunteer meetings – including scheduling, taking minutes, tracking tasks, writing copy, research and correspondence

Organising events, including local public meetings and workshops

Maintaining databases and data entry

Maintaining records, including expenses

Other reasonable activities as needed to ensure the local community are involved meaningfully in the redevelopment of the Holloway Prison site.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable competency in the use of digital communication e.g. Microsoft Office, web platforms and social media.

They will be able to work collaboratively as part of a small team and bring their ideas to the campaign.

RoadPeace has an exciting opportunity for a compassionate individual to join our organisation and make a significant difference to our charity and to the lives of the road crash victims we support. We are seeking a highly organised, efficient, and compassionate individual with excellent administrative and IT skills and good interpersonal skills to work with our Director of Operations in supporting our members, supporters and donors.

This is a new role in the Hospice, brought in to ensure we are continuing to build and grow on the work we already do, putting our supporters at the heart of everything we do in the fundraising team.

You will be our supporters champion, constantly asking and reviewing what we do and how we work from the supporter's point of view, and ensuring that however someone chooses to give, they are given a consistent and high-level experience, and are communicated with in future in a way that inspires them to give in a multitude of ways.

You will be managing the supporter care team (6 direct line reports) who’s roles are divided between data entry and efficient processing and direct supporter contact and you will be responsible for the line management and development of your team.

We’re looking for someone who has a unique blend of skills, being able to review processes and ways of working to find more efficient ways of doing things, coupled with being person-centric and able to provide very high levels of supporter care and communication.

Please note that a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) basic criminal record check will be undertaken as part of our pre-employment screening for the successful candidate.

Action Against Stalking (AAS) was established as a charity in 2014 by its Founder/Chief Executive, Ann Moulds, following her successful Campaign Action Scotland Against Stalking, which led to the introduction of the ‘Offence of Stalking’, Section 39 Criminal Justice & Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010. The charity champions the voice of stalking victims, provides a free and specialised service to victims, engages with the communities to promote greater awareness and resilience, and contributes to national policies on stalking.

This is an exciting time to join AAS. We have been acknowledged in Scottish Parliament in 2020 for our achievements as the only stalking-specialised charity in Scotland. Our success has led to increased awareness and demand for our services, which has more than doubled in the past year. We have received additional funding from the Scottish Government for the next 3 years and are expanding our unique and empowering Throughcare Service for victims of stalking. We are stepping up our prevention and community engagement to raise awareness and community resilience as a crucial part of early and effective intervention.

AAS is recruiting a highly motivated Community Engagement and Support Officer who has a passion for promoting the interests and values of AAS; and who shares our commitment in championing the rights of victims of stalking. You will have a track-record of being a high-achiever; driving excellence; and making things happen. You have experience working across a variety of social media platforms and social media scheduling tools. You are keen to bring your ideas and enthusiasm in supporting the continuous development and expansion of AAS. You have a track record of embracing equality, diversity and inclusion. 

This is a full-time and fixed-term post, funded till the end of June 2025. The post may develop and be extended, subject to securing continued funding and satisfactory delivery of the Key Result Areas. Salary is £21000 per annum.

Closing date for applications is Friday 12 August 2022

Application is by both the completed AAS Application Form and a covering letter/statement on how the applicant’s experience and expertise match the role and person requirements.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 24 August 2022 in AAS Office, Ayr

RedbridgeCVS is the local umbrella body for the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in Redbridge. We are a small, friendly team based in central Ilford - just 20 minutes by train from Liverpool Street station. Every year we support over 350 voluntary and community groups, helping them to flourish and make a difference in their communities.

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic leader to join the team as our Head of Community Development. This is a varied and exciting role which will involve leading and developing our work with and for the local VCS, including:

- Practical and developmental support

- Voice, advocacy and influencing

- Building partnerships and supporting collaboration

- Nurturing an environment in which volunteering can thrive

You will lead across the programme to ensure synergy, leading to greater impact and stronger support for the local sector. The ideal candidate will be an ambitious leader with the drive to develop and build our work to meet the needs and aspirations of our members and the communities they serve.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

The closing date for applications is midnight on Thursday 25th August 2022. Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 31st August.

Please note that the role will be based at RedbridgeCVS, 103 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Essex IG1 4PU; however, consideration can be given to a hybrid working pattern to enable working from home. Any hybrid working arrangement will be subject to a trial period and will be reviewed during the probation period.

At RedbridgeCVS, we recognise that our team is our greatest asset. We aim to create a culture where everyone feels valued, supported and fulfilled. We offer the following benefits to all our team members:

• A supportive learning culture and opportunities to develop in your role
• 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• A range of workplace wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employer pension contribution
• Season ticket and cycle to work scheme

Contract Type: Fixed Term
Location: Home Worker (England, Wales and NI)
Salary: £23,384 - £24,328 per annum (depending on skills and experience) + London allowance of £3,600 (if applicable)
Working Hours: 35 per week

Closing Date: 26 August 2022
Interview Date: TBC (via Zoom or Teams)

Contract: This is a fixed term/secondment opportunity for 12 months

Please note, the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 23:59pm on the closing date.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

About Us:

Who we are

Alzheimer’s Society are a vital source of support and a powerful force for change for everyone affected by dementia. We will not rest until people with dementia and their carers live more fulfilled and less fearful lives, free from stigma and inequality.

What we do

We support people affected by dementia through some of the hardest and most frightening times, to improve their lives and help to avoid crisis.
No matter whoever you are, whatever you’re going through, you can turn to Alzheimer’s Society/us for expert support through practical advice, emotional support, and guidance for the best next step
We join forces with people affected by dementia, leading scientists and policy makers, amplifying voices to push for cutting edge breakthroughs and societal change that’ll improve the lives of people affected by dementia, now and in the future

How we do it

We’re the friendly face of support, the warm voice at the end of the phone and the determined minds who will fight passionately for the cause of everyone affected by dementia

About the role

We have a new and rewarding opportunity for a Supporter Engagement Coordinator to join our Fundraising division.

The role is varied and exciting, with a core focus on putting the supporter at the heart of everything we do here at Alzheimer’s Society. We support the Regional Engagement team with governance of certain processes that enable them to work effectively and offer the best supporter experience.

The role requires a high level of organisation with multiple supporter channels being the focus of your role daily. We use a central CRM system and additional reporting methods which you will be completing to a high level.

The role is the gateway into the wider Regional Engagement team, triaging all community led supporters from fundraising through to dementia friends and events. We focus on quality, delivering an unrivalled journey for our supporters which we constantly look to improve and develop. The successful candidate will help drive this development through excellence and passion.

About you

Ideally you will:

- Be able to demonstrate a high level of supporter centric focus and experience,
- Attention to stewarding our supporters with their specified Fundraising journeys.
- Ability to work working remotely
- Confidence to work as a team and to set deadlines.
- Excellent IT skills including MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook and MS PowerPoint
- Experience of managing and working with fundraising database systems (full training provided).
- Have a passion for supporter care and stewardship (desirable)
- Ability to multiple tasks through your day with an eye for details and accuracy.

You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Administrator, Supporter Engagement, Sales Support, Sales Administration, Project Support Project Coordinator, Telemarketing, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Assistant, Fundraising Executive, Fundraiser, Membership Services, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit etc.

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Job title: Events Manager 

Reports to: Director of Engagement 

Hours: 35 hours per week (Full time) 

Contract: 18 months fixed term with option for subsequent permanent contract following review of the role 

Location: Hybrid - London with flexible working policy operating 

Salary: £35,115 – £38,813 per annum based on years of experience on appointment or years of FNF service 

Summary 

The Florence Nightingale Foundation has achieved great success in recent years – growing and expanding the leadership development services and support we provide to nurses and midwives in order that they can improve care and save lives. Moreover, we have big ambitions and a compelling strategy for continued growth and development over the next 5 years. 

The Events Manager is a new role in the charity’s Engagement Team. It is an outstanding opportunity for someone who has the skills and events management experience to help shape and deliver a high-profile, high-impact events portfolio. 

This is also a fantastic time to join our agile, growing organisation and our talented and supportive team.

Job Purpose 

The postholder will manage the end-to-end planning and delivery of the charity’s key events, providing support across the team in delivering best practice online and in-person engagement opportunities to our wide range of stakeholders, including our scholars and leadership programme participants, alumni, members, donors, and partners. 

This will include project managing the annual prestigious Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service at Westminster Abbey, our annual Scholar’s Conference, bi-annual Member events, as well as key donor and stakeholder meetings. 

You will have the opportunity to help shape our future programming, working closely with the Director of Engagement to design and deliver events that reflect FNF’s strategic priorities, brand prestige, and help to grow our national and international profile. 

More broadly, you will be an advocate for best practice in event management at FNF, advising colleagues across the charity as required. 

This is an important role for a pro-active individual with excellent attention to detail, who will ensure an exceptional experience for all stakeholders and the efficient delivery of all FNF events.

Principle Duties and Areas of Responsibility 

The core elements of the role are: 

• Work with the Director of Engagement (DoE) to formulate and implement an events strategy which supports FNF’s strategic priorities and reflects our unique credentials. 

Event Management and Delivery 

Lead on the operational delivery of the charity’s events programme, including being the first point of contact for all event enquiries; venue, supplier, exhibitor, and sponsor liaison; guest list management and procurement. It will also require the planning and delivery of some hybrid events to gain maximum levels of engagement. 

Optimise event planning by managing the relevant meetings including setting agendas, writing minutes, liaising with the Chair. 

Work with the team to identify, approach and manage interactions with guests and speakers. 

Ensure the smooth running of events in line with FNF guidance on health and safety; excellent guest experience on the day; leading other team members and volunteers when needed. 

Responsible for managing the administration of income related to events including sponsorship, sales and other funding streams linked to meetings and events. 

Manage expenditure for individual events, as agreed with the Director of Engagement or the Executive Team lead for that event, ensuring value for money is achieved and budgets are adhered to. This will include providing forecast models throughout the planning period. 

Work with the Communications and Marketing Manager and Officer to develop all event materials – physical and digital. 

Evaluate the success of each event, noting any areas for improvement for future and using those to inform and refine future activities. 

Provide excellent customer service to ensure all stakeholders, including internal and external, have a positive experience of FNF events. 

Programming 

Keep up to date with the nursing and midwifery and leadership development environments with a view to identifying opportunities for events that may arise. 

With the Director of Engagement to generate and explore new event ideas in support of the charity’s strategic priorities objectives, such as Membership growth and the development of our Global strategy. 

Create proposals for new events responding to the organisational strategy and objectives, liaising with colleagues across FNF to gain buy-in.

Event Best Practice 

Design processes to ensure that we capture all important and relevant data from events on the charity’s CRM Salesforce, and work with colleagues across FNF to ensure that such data is accurately and diligently maintained. 

Monitor the team’s internal processes, suggesting improvements where necessary. 

Work with the Director of Engagement and other Executive Team members to identify sponsors, develop proposals and negotiate income. 

Work with the Membership Team to maximise the conversion of events attendees to new members. 

Produce comprehensive event briefings for the CEO, Executive Team, Board, sponsors and speakers. 

Work with the Director of Engagement and Head of Governance and Risk to establish and promote new event policies or streamlined processes. 

Provide advice, support and training to colleagues across the team to support all of the charity’s events activities. For example, providing best practice guidance on the delivery of webinars and online events. 

Relationship and People Management 

Build strong relationships to ensure the successful delivery of all events – this will include with colleagues across the FNF team, at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) including their Estates, Facilities and Catering teams, as well as external venues and suppliers, delegates and guests. 

Line manage volunteers and interns where required.

General 

Represent the Engagement Team on the charity’s Sustainability Action Group, contributing towards reducing FNF’s impact on the environment and supporting actions arising from our in-development Sustainability Action Plan. 

Perform such duties consistent with your role as from time to time may be assigned to you anywhere within the team. 

Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role. 

Work in accordance with all of the FNF Values, including promoting equality and diversity in your work at all times. 

Make full use of all information and communication technologies in adherence to data protection policies to meet the requirements of the role and to promote organisational effectiveness. 

Conduct all financial matters associated with the role accordance of the FNF policies and procedures. 

Undertake continuous personal and professional development - to be agreed with the Director of Engagement as your line manager and to be developed as part of your performance and development review process.

Person Specification

Experience 

• Degree level qualification (Events Management is desirable) and/or at least 3 years’ relevant professional events management experience. 
• Demonstrable experience of running a wide range of high-quality events from conception to completion. You will be able to demonstrate that you have ensured that these events have met their success criteria; and that you have experience of delivering events within strict budgets and timescales. 
• Experience of running virtual events and webinars, with knowledge of variety of platforms. 
• A demonstrable understanding of/interest in the nursing and midwifery professions and leadership development for the purposes of delivering an engaging events programme and building guest lists. 
• Experience of using databases for event-related data management (knowledge of Salesforce is desirable). 
• Proven capacity for delivering a variety of different event formats, from mass-scale events such as conferences to intimate and exclusive events for smaller groups of key stakeholders. 
• Comfortable with working with internal and external stakeholders of all levels, including high-profile event attendees. 
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with some irregular hours for events. 
• Experience of designing and delivering new events to deliver set objectives. 

Key Skills / Abilities 

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. 
• Strong organisational and project management abilities, working both independently and with a team. 
• Ability to build relationships, working constructively and collaboratively, with a wide range of people including internal colleagues and external stakeholders such as suppliers and event guests. 
• Ability to represent the organisation professionally at all times, reflecting FNF Values. 
• Excellent attention to detail. 
• Numerate with budget management experience including forecasting and planning. 
• Comfortable briefing and directing colleagues and external staff and volunteers on site at events. 
• Proven capacity of using initiative to identify innovative solutions to problems. 
• Experience of drawing up and managing third party contracts for events. 
• Brilliant time management and task prioritisation skills. 

Personal Qualities 

• Demonstrable passion and interest in mission and vision of the Foundation. 
• A positive, can-do approach to work. 
• Calm under pressure and able to handle challenging situations in a professional manner. 
• Strong network of contacts in the events management industry. 
• Reliable team player – able to identify areas of interaction with other activities of our work, and able to work with team to increase success. 

​Equal Opportunities 

• An understanding of the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion and promoting inclusion in the work place. 

Competencies 

This job description is intended as an outline of the areas of activity only and can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the Foundation and will be reviewed as necessary in conjunction with the post-holder. It merely outlines the direct areas of responsibility and will be supplemented each year with agreed objectives and a professional and personal development plan. 

Learning Ability 

The ability to absorb new information readily and to put it into practice effectively. 

• develops new ideas and proposals after studying and processes matters that have to do with their position 
• asks for feedback on their performance in order to improve 
• is able to absorb complex information and integrate it into their own method 
• learns readily from their mistakes 
• uses newly acquired knowledge readily for their own organisation 

Problem Analysis 

The ability to detect problems, recognize important information, and link various data; to trace potential causes and look for relevant details. 

• notices problems that occur and oversees their consequences for the work's progress 
• looks at a problem from various points of view: financial, strategic, personal, aet cetera 
• is able to place a problem's development in time 
• sees connections between seemingly unconnected operational problems and events 
• gets to the heart of a matter readily by asking the right questions and using the right sources. 

Innovative Power 

The ability to direct one’s inquisitive mind toward initiating new strategies, products, services, and markets. 

• participates in networks that are relevant to their organisation and are renowned for their innovative thoughts 
• likes to avoid the obvious and offers proposals that are not always clear-cut yet feasible 
• likes to discuss with colleagues and fellow experts about new possibilities or different implementations of existing techniques and methods 
• listens carefully to other people's ideas and is able to assess their innovative potential 
• is not hindered by competitive sentiments when someone else comes up with a good idea; joins in and values the idea instead. 

Social Awareness 

Being aware of relevant social, political and professional trends and developments and using this information for the organization’s benefit.

Please read the Candidate Pack for additional information about this role.

Date of Interview: 23rd September 2022

Contract Type: Fixed Term
Location: London
Salary: £26,451 - £28,886 per annum (depending on skills and experience) + London allowance of £3,600 (if applicable)
Working Hours: 35 per week

Closing Date: 04 September 2022
Interview Date: W/C 12th September (Via Microsoft Teams)

Location: This role is based in Greater and West London.

You must reside in West London to be considered for this role. Applications outside of this region will not be accepted, due to the nature of this position.

Please note the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 23:59pm on the closing date.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

About Alzheimer\'s Society

Who we are

Alzheimer’s Society are a vital source of support and a powerful force for change for everyone affected by dementia.

What we want

We will not rest until people with dementia and their carers live more fulfilled and less fearful lives, free from stigma and inequality.

What we do

We support people affected by dementia through some of the hardest and most frightening times, to improve their lives and help to avoid crisis.
No matter whoever you are, whatever you’re going through, you can turn to Alzheimer’s Society/us for expert support through practical advice, emotional support, and guidance for the best next step
We join forces with people affected by dementia, leading scientists and policy makers, amplifying voices to push for cutting edge breakthroughs and societal change that’ll improve the lives of people affected by dementia, now and in the future

How we do it

We’re the friendly face of support, the warm voice at the end of the phone and the determined minds who will fight passionately for the cause of everyone affected by dementia

About the role

The diverse and tenacious Regional Engagement team are looking for a Community Fundraiser who can hit the ground running and take care of our supporters across Greater and West London.

You will join our Regional Engagement team to help deliver the regional budget. As a Community Fundraiser with us you will not be tied to a financial target, our focus is on developing incredible and long lasting relationships with our supporters.

Virtual and in person presentations to businesses, various groups and associations are a regular occurrence, so we will teach you what to say but confidence in presenting is essential. You will be the face of Alzheimer’s Society for those fundraising in your region - you will be their biggest cheerleader, their go-to person, and their sounding board. Being a people person goes without saying.

Success in your role will enable our colleagues to campaign for change, fund research to find a cure and support people living with dementia today. That really is making a difference!

About you:

- Ability to work and adapt to work in a fast-paced and diverse environment
- Confident in talking to supporters over the phone and via virtual channels such as Zoom.
- Experience in virtual and in person presentations to businesses and various groups and associations are a regular occurrence.
- You will be the face of Alzheimer’s Society for those fundraising in your region - you will be their biggest cheerleader, their go-to person, and their sounding board.
- Be resourceful and inspiring every day to give your supporters the best possible experience.
- Be target-driven & will be passionate about bringing real growth to your campaigns.
- Demonstrate your supportive and empathic nature.
- Excellent people skills and be able to work collaboratively with other individuals within the Society.

Person Specification

- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written [essential]
- Excellent organisational and timekeeping skills [essential]
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Be a team player, supporting colleagues when there are deadlines, and who knows when to ask for help themselves.
- Be a self-starter and incredibly motivated.
- Demonstrate your creative nature.

You may have experience of the following: Community Fundraiser, Fundraising, Charity, Not for Profit, Third Sector, Volunteer Management, Business Development, Legacy, Fundraiser, Volunteer Manager, Charities etc.

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Welcome Churches’ vision is for every refugee to be welcomed by the local church. We do this by equipping and resourcing churches to welcome refugees and asylum seekers to their local community and by profiling them on our national Welcome Network. In 2022 so far our Welcome Network of refugee-welcoming churches has grown to over 1,000 churches across the UK and this number is increasing every month. Last August, we responded to the urgent need to help welcome newly-arriving Afghans in the UK. We have been able to connect over 4,000 Afghans with their local church and provided training to over 500 individuals from local churches to be ready to welcome them. We are continuing to support churches as they offer friendship and support to thousands of Afghans still in hotels. We are also supporting Ukrainians and the churches hosting and welcoming them and have provided training to over 350 individuals, alongside our Ukraine Hub of key resources and regular Connect meetings and our website ukrainewelcome

In addition to responding to urgent needs, we have a number of projects which churches can run. We provide a variety of training and resources to churches to support, disciple and include refugees in all aspects of church life.  Our Welcome Boxes project provides a way for churches to proactively welcome newly arrived refugees and asylum seekers in their location.  Another of our newer projects, Welcome Holidays, provides an opportunity for refugees to enjoy a short break somewhere new in the UK, hosted by a church who generously provides hospitality and some planned days of holiday. We are also increasingly working to  connect churches with hotels in their location that are accommodating people seeking asylum, in order for the church to join in with supporting and welcoming those housed there. 

Purpose:

We are at a pivotal moment as a charity as demand for our work is growing exponentially. We are seeking to provide consistent and high quality support to churches in our Welcome Network, focusing initially on churches in areas with high numbers of refugees and people seeking asylum. This role will particularly focus on engaging with churches and other refugee-related organisations across the Midlands, supporting and equipping churches, delivering Welcome Churches training to churches and engaging with churches not yet in our Welcome Network. 

Based in Derby, this position would be suitable for a self-motivated leader with knowledge and experience of supporting refugees and people seeking asylum at a local level. You should be able to relate well with church leaders of all backgrounds and work professionally in local partnerships across organisations supporting refugees and people seeking asylum.  We are a highly-committed team who work collaboratively to support one another. 

Applicants are required to have an active Christian faith and be passionate about the UK Church welcoming refugees into the church community. Applicants from a refugee background are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is a one year contract to cover Maternity Leave.