Please note: we reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.

Vacancy Details

Contract type: Multiple permanent and fixed term contracts

Location: Can be based at any site within the region specified for each role

Hours: 35 hours per week

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm

Interview dates: w/c 21st October

Salary: £34,688 to £36,729 per annum

We cannot provide sponsorship for the role.

The Role

The overall purpose of the Community Fundraising Manager is to maximise financial contribution through a volunteer-led model of community fundraising, with teams focused on building relationships with key audiences of fundraising groups, individuals and organisations. The Community Fundraising Manager will develop and manage a high performing team of staff and volunteers who are expert relationship managers, skilled in inspiring supporters to fundraise, and will build consistent and effective relationships with colleagues, customers and supporters across the organisation.

About You

In your application, you will need to evidence, using specific examples, how your skills and experience meet the criteria laid out in the person specification, within the Job Description below. Requirements include;

• Experience of managing volunteers and working with volunteers in groups.

• Experience of managing budgets and working to financial targets and deadlines.

• Experience of direct line management.

• Marketing and/or data analysis.

For more information on this role, the requirements and our benefits package, please see the documents attached below.

How to apply: Applications can be made using the online application form. As part of our safer recruitment policy, we do not accept CVs for job applications.

Working at Guide Dogs

Working at Guide Dogs is much more than just a job. Through the values that guide our work, we make a real difference, and change lives.

We believe that wellbeing at work is about creating an environment to promote a state of contentment which allows all employees to flourish and achieve their full potential for the benefit of themselves and for Guide Dogs.

As a member of staff, we offer you a wide range of benefits to suit your individual needs. These include; 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 28 days after 3 years' service), flexible benefits package and a defined contribution group personal pension plan.

Diversity

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome, and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from disabled people as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invite to interview for all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

Are you a positive, ambitious and strategic thinker looking to make a significant difference to the lives of children and young people? If so, we want you in our forward-thinking and award-winning fundraising team!

You will have a dynamic and proactive approach to lead the Regional (Community) Fundraising Team in delivering the strategy and take responsibility for ensuring that income is maximised from this vital revenue stream. You will play a key role in the Senior Fundraising Leadership Team and be part of our vision to be able to provide palliative care to every child and young person that needs it.

You will have a track record of producing and implementing effective strategic and operational plans, be able to undertake analysis to help support future growth, and will be a strong motivator for the team. You will also demonstrate experience of producing budgets, have a good understanding of regional/community fundraising trends and have excellent IT skills.

You will lead a team to work with local supporters, businesses, individuals and groups to raise both income and awareness of our vital work in Yorkshire. You will ensure that every supporter understands the difference they are making to the lives of babies, children, young people and their families with their fundraising efforts.

The Martin House Regional (Community) Fundraising team are based at the Hospice in Wetherby but are expected to be out in the community. You will be able to travel extensively across North, West and East Yorkshire to support the team and you must have a full UK driving licence at the time of application. This exciting post will require some unsocial and out of hours working and you should have full access to a vehicle.

Benefits include 32 days of annual leave plus statutory holidays, and recognition of NHS pension scheme for candidates who are currently in the scheme (alternative stakeholder pension also offered).

To apply, please visit our website via the apply button. 

Closing date: midday on Monday 21st October 2019.

Interviews will take place on 29th October 2019 at Martin House. 

We try to keep our postage costs down so if you have not heard from us by 24th October please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Registered Charity No. 517919

Company Registration No. 2016332, England

THE ROLE

Key elements of the role will encompass:

• Developing and leading both existing Working Groups, and new Working Groups across Yorkshire & Humber.
• Coordinating seasonal campaigns in accordance with MEND’s national strategy.
• Developing relationships and partnering with leading Muslim institutions and individuals in the region.
• Delivering MEND’s national campaigns at a local level and maximising participation.
• Working with local Muslim community institutions and groups to drive MEND’s ethos on media and political participation.
• Managing MEND’s media and political education outreach programmes within local communities.
• Presenting MEND’s key messages on various platforms from small community gatherings to large public events.
• Working closely with the national Head of Community Development and Engagement.

THE CANDIDATE

Essential skills and knowledge:

• Degree level qualification or equivalent.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Dynamism and ability to motivate team members.
• Ability to work hard with minimal support.
• Experience of working within the Muslim community in the UK.
• Understanding of Muslim culture in the UK.
• Experience of planning and delivering events
• Be expected to travel across Yorkshire & Humber on a regular basis (and to London on an occasional basis) and thus a clean driving licence would be preferred.
• Share a deep passion for the objectives of MEND.

As Finance Manager, you will be a highly capable accountant bringing leadership to the operational running of TLG’s finance function. As a strong team leader, the Finance Manager plays a key role in leading a finance team who are excited about enabling the local church to make a difference in the lives of struggling children and families and who are equipped and empowered to bring financial leadership across the charity.

You will have clear systematic thinking and resolute leadership will be essential to influence and support the implementation of system changes needed to enable financial management in an increasingly complex organisation. You will support the Director of Finance to drive efficiencies throughout the organisation and will be critical friend in playing a crucial role in applying rigorous methodology across the Finance department.

As a member of TLG’s wider leadership group, the Finance Manager will also play a key role in the organisation’s wider business development, including TLG’s commercial subsidiary Hope Park Business Centres. This exciting role will work externally, connecting key stakeholders and managing relationships across TLG. This will include close interactions with TLG’s Church Partners & Proprietors, offering financial advice & guidance that are in line with TLG’s culture and processes.

We are looking for individuals with a strong and vibrant Christian faith and as part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.

Telephone interviews will take place on Wednesday 30th October. Formal interviews will take place on Thursday 7th November.

Programmes Director
Leeds City Centre, West Yorkshire

About Us

Leeds Community Foundation supports thousands of charities and voluntary groups across Leeds and Bradford, addressing inequalities and working together to support those that need help the most.

We have distributed over £42 million in grants to date across Leeds and Bradford, enabling positive change in the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in our communities.

Over the next five years, our Plan 2024: Ambitious for All, will ensure that we are agile in response to social and economic challenges. To support our future plans, it is crucial that we establish a firm foundation for long-term resilience and steady growth.

We are looking for a Programmes Director to join us in achieving our vision of creating cities of opportunity for all in Leeds and Bradford.

The Benefits 

- Salary of £40,000 - £50,000 DOE (FTE)
- Pension (contributions start at 4%)
- 24 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays and a Christmas close-down
- Play a key role in our Senior Leadership Team
- Offices in Leeds city centre 
- Business mileage allowance for a business vehicle (we encourage use of public transport where possible) 
- We are willing to consider applicants wishing to work part time or full time

If you have expertise in intelligent and impactful grant-making and building lasting relationships with public sector colleagues or charitable trusts/foundations, this is a superb opportunity to help make Leeds and Bradford cities where everyone can prosper. 

We are a team of passionate individuals who are eager to serve local people. Within an environment of honesty, openness and ambition, you will have the chance to play an important role in the overall strategic planning, leadership and governance of our Foundation. 

The communities in Leeds and Bradford have faced inequality and deprivation for years, and challenges continue to multiply. There is a growing need to advocate for more targeted support for grassroots, community-led investment. If you are driven, determined and believe you could be a catalyst for positive change, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As the Programmes Director, you will lead on our public sector partnerships and ensure our grant-making activities are executed effectively, carefully monitored and evaluated. 

In this new role, you will ensure our programmes are well-integrated into all key areas of activity.

You will:

- Line manage, inspire and support the Head of Grants and Head of Evaluation & Impact
- Nurture long-term relationships with new and existing public sector colleagues, as well as with some national funders
- Support our community and third sector engagement work 
- Work with the Chief Executive to encourage collaborations with regional and national partners, including local government, NHS, police and public bodies
- Represent the Foundation at events and networking opportunities

About You 

To join us as our Programmes Director, you will need: 

- Experience of programme development and/or grant-making experience
- Experience of line managing teams and motivating individuals 
- A proven track record of soliciting and securing large funds from the public sectors or charitable trusts and/or foundations 
- Previous experience of creating and managing longer-term strategies 
- Experience of working directly with a board of trustees and/or directors
- Previous networking experience, with the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders

Experience of any of the following would be beneficial: working with volunteers, cross-sector working, working in philanthropy or funding environments and/or collating evidence of impact across a geographic area. 

We would like to hear from you if you’ve worked as a Programmes Director, Head of Grants, or Director of Grants Development.

Applications for part time or full time will be considered for this role, working 28 – 35 hours per week, usually Monday – Friday, between 9:00 – 17:00. You will occasionally be required to work outside normal office hours for events and functions – time off in lieu will be given where excessive out of hours working is required.

The closing date for applications is the 3rd November 2019, with interviews scheduled to be held on the 18th and 19th November 2019. 

Leeds Community Foundation is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and we particularly encourage applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, and trans and non-binary people, who are currently under-represented within our staff team. Our offices are fully accessible.

So, if you are looking for your next step as a Programmes Director, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Senior Development Officer
Leeds City Centre, West Yorkshire (with some travel to Bradford)

Are you an experienced development professional with great networking skills? Want to join a determined team who are helping tackle inequality and deprivation in Leeds and Bradford? 

If so, this is a brilliant opportunity to develop your career as a Senior Development Officer while making a difference to people in your community.

About Us

Leeds Community Foundation supports thousands of charities and voluntary groups across Leeds and Bradford, addressing inequalities and working together to support those that need help the most.

We have distributed over £42 million in grants to date across Leeds and Bradford, enabling positive change in the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in our communities.

We’re now looking for a Senior Development Officer to join us and drive income generation from private individuals and corporate relationships, enabling us to do even more for the people of Leeds and Bradford. 

The Benefits

- Salary of £23,000 - £26,000 per annum
- Pension (contributions start at 4%)
- 24 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays and a Christmas close-down
- Offices in Leeds city centre 
- Business mileage allowance (we encourage use of public transport where possible) 

This is an incredible opportunity to help combat local inequalities and forge partnerships that will create opportunities for those that most need our help. 

Built on strong values of honesty, ambition and empowerment, we provide the ideal environment in which to make a difference and realise your potential.

You will have the chance to act as a catalyst for positive change and strengthen community efforts to help  disadvantaged people throughout Leeds and Bradford. 

The Role

As our Senior Development Officer, you will generate income through private and corporate relationships in Leeds and Bradford. 

A key aspect of your role will involve recruiting and stewarding supporters of the 100 Club, our popular supporters’ scheme for individuals and businesses who, like us, are motivated to make a difference in Leeds and Bradford. By investing in the 100 Club, supporters enable the Foundation to become increasingly resilient.

You will also secure sponsorship, support the generation and account management of corporate funds, and nurture and increase our network of decision-makers and influencers. Above all, you’ll act as an advocate for the Foundation and our work. 

About You 

To join us as our Senior Development Officer, you will need: 

- At least two years’ experience in a similar role 
- Experience of sales and negotiation in a fundraising and/or development environment 
- Great networking skills, including the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders 

You will also need experience in one or more of these areas:

- Working on a membership scheme, including recruitment, administration and retention 
- Stewardship of existing donors 
- Soliciting and securing large funds from High Net Worth (HNW) individuals and/or private sector companies

We’d like to hear from you if you’ve worked as a Fundraiser, Fundraising & Development Officer, Fundraising Executive, Corporate Fundraising Officer, High Net Worth Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Co-ordinator, Corporate Fundraising Executive, or Corporate Partnerships Officer.

This is a full time role, working 35 hours per week, usually Monday – Friday between 9:00 – 17:00. You may occasionally be required to work outside normal office hours for events and functions – time off in lieu will be given where excessive out of hours working is required.

The closing date for applications is the 3rd November 2019, with interviews scheduled to be held on the 14th and 15th November 2019. 

Leeds Community Foundation is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and we particularly encourage applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, and trans and non-binary people, who are currently under-represented within our staff team. Our offices are fully accessible.

So, if you are eager to make a difference as a Senior Development 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.

Based Bradford

At the Canal & River Trust, we believe life’s better by water, and that the waterways we take care of have an important contribution to make to the health and wellbeing of local communities and economies.

As one of our volunteering leaders, you could play an important part in this work, providing guidance to the growing number of active volunteers who help maintain, conserve and improve the environment and heritage of the waterway network. You will focus on volunteering events on the canal and rivers within the Leeds & Liverpool Canal East and the Aire & Calder Leeds areas.

About the role

In this wide-ranging role, you will be the public face of the trust, working closely with people who visit our waterways and providing leadership for volunteer groups, volunteer task days, volunteer lock keepers and our in-house team. Day-to-day activities you and your volunteers could be involved in range all the way from vegetation management to water control. You will also lead and attend events to promote the work of the Trust and recruit new volunteers.

Please note: this role involves working an annualised hours system, which includes working any 5 days out of 7 including statutory holidays. You will also be part of a 24-hour operational standby team responsible for proving emergency cover for the waterway.

About you

We are looking for an engaging volunteer leader with previous experience in a relevant field such as volunteering, environmental works or construction. You must have strong organisation and prioritising skills, and should already have spent some time leading a team. The ability to communicate effectively is also really important, whether you’re dealing with members of the public, volunteers or in-house teams. A UK driving licence is essential.

About us

We’re the charity who look after and bring to life 2000 miles of canals and rivers.  Our waterways contribute to the health and wellbeing of local communities and economies, creating attractive and connected places to live, work, volunteer and spend leisure time.  These historic, natural and cultural assets form part of the strategic and local green-blue infrastructure network, linking urban and rural communities as well as habitats.  Our waterways are on the doorstep of 8 million people and reach some of the most deprived communities within the UK.  By caring for our waterways and promoting their use we believe we can improve the wellbeing of our nation.  Come and be part of it.

To apply

We aim to represent the diverse communities we are part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do.

To find out more and apply, visit our website.

Please quote reference number 2019-5933 when applying.

Closing date for applications: 17th October 2019.

Care Team Leader

Location: Wharfedale House - Wetherby, West Yorkshire
Job Type: Full time, 35 hours per week - Nights, including working weekends.
Salary: £10.39 per hour / £18,961 per annum

Closing Date: 20 October 2019

Want to be part of a leading organisation which positively impacts on the lives of disabled people across the world?

As a Team Leader with our client you will motivate and supervise your team, ensuring the delivery of care, personal support, daily living tasks and activities to our customers. You will provide support to attain full potential, maximising options available, encouraging choice, participation and motivation.

You will:

- Have a level of professional development and registration (i.e. NVQ / SVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care, L4 NVQ / SVQ in team leading or management.
- Be experienced in working within a relevant care setting.
- Have experience in supervising a team.
- Be able to work flexibly within rostered hours and prepared to participate in an on-call rota as required.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills.
- Have a full, clean driving licence to travel and cover work allocated on the rota (Support at Home roles only).

In return you will receive ongoing training and development to build your skills, experience and career. They offer a great range of employee schemes and benefits, including generous annual leave, discounts for high street retailers, contributory pension scheme and so much more!

Our client welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Th yactively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post.

Shortlisting for this role will take place as applications are received. They therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

You may have experience of the following: Supervisor, Team Leader, Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Assistant, Care Provider, Personal Support Worker, Support at Home, Domiciliary Care, charity, not for profit.

Ref: 89320

We are looking to recruit to the exciting post of Service Quality Officer, 0.5 FTE, within the Service Development team until March 2020.

You will be part of a dynamic team working with 350 debt advisors based in over 130 advice agencies delivering a large debt advice project in England and Wales.

You will have a massive contribution to the success of the project by monitoring and improving the quality of debt advice delivered.

This busy and varied role will not only test your influencing and negotiating skills, but provide the opportunity to work with a variety of originations and individuals. 

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

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

Both internal and external candidates are required to complete an online application form using the job pack, identifying their experience against the essential and desirable criteria. 

Working closely with our Trusts & Foundations Fundraising Manager, you will be responsible for developing first class trust applications, building relationships with current trust funders and researching new leads. You will develop applications for large foundations and corporate trusts as well as smaller family trusts.

The successful candidate will have:

• A proven track record in securing funds from trusts and foundations
• Confidence in writing creative and targeted fundraising bids
• Confidence in building relationships over the phone, via email and face to face
• A determined and pro-active approach to fundraising
• An interest in our life-saving work with a desire to help all those affected by primary bone cancer
• A ‘self-starter’ attitude who can proactively work alone or as part of a team

Recruitment process

1. Application forms and CV’s submitted by COP Friday 1st November
2. Telephone interviews W/C 4th November
3. Face to face interviews W/C 11th November
4. Role start date: Thursday 2nd January

Department: Expert Advice Team

Contract Duration: 12 months

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

We’re looking for a Business Support Officer to manage our two Business Support Administrators and support teams within the Advice & Advocacy Directorate. This is a great opportunity to use your administrative skills, management experience and previous project work to assist with our policy development, advice giving and advocacy.

You’ll be working in a fast moving environment where the work is varied, so you’ll need to be flexible and have a proactive approach to problem solving, good organisational and excellent IT skills. You’ll be responsible for managing the workload of the Admin Function, prioritising and dealing with stakeholders requirements.

You’ll be the first point of contact for people who need help with a wide range of tasks and will support with admin tasks like booking transport, processing finances, assisting with the organisation of meetings/events and coordinate a variety of project work.

If you would enjoy providing admin and project support in a fast-paced environment in our friendly division and have excellent communication skills we look forward to hearing from you. 

This is a fixed term 12 month position. The role is full-time and the salary is £24,654 + London weighting of £3,520 if applicable.

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

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

Interview date: 06/11/2019

In 2019, TLG were named the best charity to work for in the UK by the prestigious Sunday Times Best Not-for Profit Organisations to Work For!

As one of the fastest growing Christian charities out there we are continually on the lookout for great people to join our vision. An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Recruitment & Talent Coordinator to join TLG. This new opportunity is all about finding exceptional people for our team, people bursting with passion and energy to help struggling children across the UK.

This pivotal role will help TLG to focus on recruiting diverse and outstanding talent for all TLG vacancies, accelerating our position in the market as one of the most exciting national charities to work for.

We are not necessarily looking for an ‘expert’ in recruitment, but someone who gets the importance of finding great people for TLG to achieve its vision. We’re interested in how candidates’ experiences or transferable skills will help us deliver on our objectives – so a combination of investigative skills, relational influence and insightful judgement will go far in this new role.

We are looking for individuals with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.

Hours: Negotiable. 22.5-37.5 hours per week (including occasional evening and weekend work)
Location: TLG National Support Centre, West Yorkshire
Closing: 5pm, Friday 25th October 2019
Interviews: The date of telephone interviews & formal interviews is TBC

We are now recruiting for our Spear Graduate Coach Training Programme starting in late August 2020 - a paid, dynamic, one year opportunity to develop coaching and leadership skills, and at the same time have an impact on the local community.

Join our experienced and passionate team of Coaches who work together to equip and empower unemployed 16 – 24 year olds to overcome disadvantage and move into sustainable work or further education.

You will receive intensive leadership and management training delivered by our professional Coaches and build coaching skills through working on the front line with vulnerable young people, and at the same time be part of the church team and developed in Christian leadership. 

The Spear programme is run in partnership with local churches, giving you the opportunity to be part of a thriving church team as well as receiving outstanding coaching support from Resurgo. In most cases you will be employed by the church, and a level of church commitment is therefore required.

This opportunity is well suited to someone with a vision for engaging in social impact, looking to develop your career in the charity sector, or looking for a career change. 

In 2017 Resurgo won the Princess Royal Training Awards which honours employers that have created outstanding training and skills development programmes.

Please see our website as well as the attached job description for further information, and head to our jobs portal to apply.