Community Fundraiser Jobs
As part of our community team, you will place our supporters at the heart of everything you do by cultivating and stewarding relationships to provide a first-class experience. You are independent, able to work instinctively and have the ability to translate our story to develop and inspire a wide range of community contacts and high street corporates. You'll be joining the charity at the start of an exciting period of growth, as we develop our community volunteer led income, and aim to increase charity reach and recognition in pursuit of our team targets and goals.
Ideally you will have experience of working in a fundraising environment (paid or voluntary), or be able to demonstrate transferable skills within a customer-facing role, and the ability to manage relationships with a diverse range of people.
The role will be based at our Liverpool fundraising office (L7 8YA) and will also include regularly working at our Aintree Centre (L9 7AL). The option of hybrid/flexible working where appropriate can be considered.
Travel to both sites and across the wider Merseyside region are essential for this role.
Please send your CV and supporting statement to Antony Jones, Lead Community Fundraising Manager (email address is provided in the job specification). Your statement should give examples of how you meet the criteria of the person specification, and what you feel you would bring to this role.
Closing date; Sunday 7th April
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Yes to Life empowers people with cancer to make informed decisions about their care options. For almost two decades, we have provided evidence-based information to those in need.
We believe in the benefits of a positive approach. Of course, a cancer diagnosis is frightening, but instead of talking about ‘victims’ and ‘battling with disease’, we feel that forward-looking optimism is crucial. We have seen the realistic hope that results from gaining access to information, and from being empowered to explore your individual needs and make your own choices to manage your condition, as you see fit.
Our role is to help people to decide what they want to do to help themselves – by providing information and referring them to qualified experts – and then to support them in their chosen path.
2024 marks the celebration for a very special year. Our 20th Anniversary Year, and we are looking for an enthusiastic community fundraiser to engage with donors and fundraisers to help with all the events that will happen during the year.
Job purpose
- To represent Yes to Life work, vision, and mission through the delivery of campaigns and fundraising initiatives.
- To work across the different fundraising channels (Community, Fundraising Events, and Individual Giving) to deliver the agreed financial targets.
- To build relationships with donors and fundraisers and offer stewardship that offers the best possible experience of supporting Yes to Life, increasing loyalty and further support.
- To attend fundraising events as required
- To work with the CEO and the rest of the Yes to Life team to develop new and imaginative fundraising activities using sector trends and insights.
Key responsibilities
- Work within agreed budgets to achieve the fundraising financial targets.
- To steward our fundraising supporters to maintain engagement and build loyalty.
- To provide a highly personalised approach to supporting Yes to Life’s fundraisers ensuring our supporters receive a positive experience throughout their fundraising activity including sending thank you communications and ongoing stewardship.
- To organise and deliver a calendar of fundraising activities that creates opportunities for supporters to engage with our 20th Anniversary Year celebrations and ensure participation and income targets are achieved.
- To develop the charity’s social media fundraising activity in collaboration with the Social Media Manager
- Collaborate closely with the CEO and the Marketing and Comms Trustee, to help plan and develop multi-channel campaigns including on and offline activity that inspire and engage existing and new supporters.
- To work with the CEO and the Marketing and Comms Trustee to produce campaign materials, share interesting stories and fundraising updates. Prepare content for newsletters, website, and social media.
- To ensure accurate recording of supporter information and reporting on activity through:
- Updating the charity’s database, e-tapestry, recording all donor contact and fundraising activity.
- To prepare regular income reports and updates as required.
- To keep up- to- date and comply with the rules as set by the Fundraising Regulator, GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and other relevant legislation and codes of practice and good practice.
- To keep up to date with changes and trends in the UK fundraising environment
- To undertake any other tasks required.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge, and experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in Community Fundraising, Supporter Stewardship and Individual Giving.
- Proven record of accomplishment in delivering and meeting targets
- Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.
- Well organised with attention to detail
- Ability to inspire and influence others to support Yes to Life
- Ability to manage several projects and tasks simultaneously and skilled at prioritising.
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
- Strong numeracy skills and ability to forecast and analyse fundraising results.
- Decisive and quick problem solver with the ability to adapt easily to change.
- Innovative outlook and a willingness to suggest new ideas.
Desirable
- Experience of producing fundraising reports for activity and outcomes
- Proven experience in delivering timely fundraising campaigns and initiatives.
- Fundraising database experience – preferably e-tapestry
Other
- Some travel to events will be required.
- Willing to work flexibly.
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Are you someone who is energetic, pro-active with the ability to engage people and a passion for making a difference for children and young people ? If you are as passionate as we are, we would love to hear from you.
The Children’s Bereavement Centre is a highly respected local charity that has been providing specialist support to children, young people and their families from across Nottinghamshire and parts of Lincolnshire since 2003.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and creative individual to join our energetic, and motivated fundraising team. The successful candidate will play an instrumental role in our established fundraising events and community engagement, as well as identifying opportunities to raise profile in new geographical areas to maximise fundraising activity and income.
The role will involve responsibility for recruiting and supporting individuals and groups organising their own fundraising events or activities as well as engaging, motivating and inspiring existing community supporters to generate income to meet financial targets and deliver growth. You will aim to increase the contributions of individuals and groups by building relationships and exploring new fundraising opportunities from various sources. You will also play a part in raising regional profile to grow core income and supporter/donor involvement.
As an ambitious charity with high demand for support we need to increase our income generation and fundraising activities to meet the high demand for our services.
The charity follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on the demands of specific tasks
Appointments are subject to receiving an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service which we consider acceptable and two satisfactory references. We offer a great working environment, ongoing training and support, and pension scheme. We are an equal opportunity employer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A beloved national children’s charity are in search of a Community Fundraiser on a 12 month FTC, and Harris Hill are delighted to be assisting them with this search. This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate student or someone who is looking to move into the charity sector.
The area covered by the role is Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk, and within this area you will engage, inspire and encourage a range of individuals and local groups to fundraise on behalf of this incredible organisation. Although this role doesn’t involve any direct line management internally, you will recruit, engage and manage individual volunteers and groups. If you love meeting people, building relationships, and seeing first-hand the life changing effects that your work can have on the lives of vulnerable children, then this role is perfect for you!
An ideal candidate should:
- Possess exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal), with the ability to communicate with a broad range of audiences.
- Have strong relationship building skills, with demonstrable experience within a fundraising, sales or account management background.
- Be highly organised, dedicated and a fantastic relationship builder.
- Have a real passion for making a difference to the lives of children, and a real desire to be involved in their local community.
- have driving licence and access to a car
Salary: £26,338 - £29,986 p.a.
Benefits: 29 days annual leave (+ bank holidays) increasing to 32 days after 5 years service, excellent staff discounts, Employee Assistance Programme (including access to things such as telephone counselling; online cognitive behavioural therapy; specialist legal, consumer and debt advice; and more)
Contract type: permanent, full time (35 hours per week) – but open to condensed hours, or part time depending on the candidate.
Location: the role is homebased but requires travel acrossEssex, Norfolk and Suffolk (on average about once a week, but maybe more in busy periods)
Application: email your CV to ASAP
If you’re interested and would like to review a full job description, please contact Dagmara at Harris Hill
Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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Community Fundraiser – Wales and West England (Fixed Term Contract)
Ideal locations include Avon, Bristol, Cardiff to allow travel around Wales, and West England.
37.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday (with occassional evening or weekends)
About Us
The Fire Fighters Charity offers specialist, lifelong support for members of the UK fire services community, empowering individuals to achieve mental, physical and social wellbeing throughout their lives.
We provide confidential, personalised support to the whole of the fire services community, whether that’s at our centres, over the phone, online or out in communities.
We are looking for an experienced Fundraiser on a fixed term basis (up to 12 months) to inspire the vibrant and diverse communities across Wales and the west of England to unite support for their fire community.
The Benefits
As an Employee of the Charity, we pride ourselves on ensuring you have great employee benefits along with a caring and supportive working environment.
- Salary of £37,133 per annum
- £3,400 p/a Car Allowance (Ts & Cs apply)
- Pension: 8% pension contributions (All pension contributions are paid by the Charity on your behalf. No employee contribution is required, though can be made through a salary sacrifice scheme)
- Paid Annual leave: 25 days’ holiday rising to 27 plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Life assurance: 3 x basic salary
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and other support tools
The Role
Building relationships with the fire and rescue services in your area, you’ll become an integral part of the local fire services community. You’ll join a nation-wide team of inspiring and innovative fundraisers, working collaboratively to secure the much-needed income for the Charity.
Helping to coordinate events, support fundraising initiatives and implement new ideas, you’ll support your people, stations, and offices to raise awareness of the Charity and achieve and exceed income targets, as well as working with local businesses and people to maximise our fundraising potential.
By generating the income, we need to realise our ambitions you will help us to be there for even more members of the fire and rescue community.
This role is subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Services Check.
About You
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and innovative fundraiser to join our team, full of ideas and a positive attitude.
You’ll need excellent business and project planning skills, as well as the ability to multi-task and adapt your communication style to your audience.
You’ll be responsible for maximising the potential fundraising income from every initiative you support, so you must be able to effectively engage with multiple stakeholders and build strong networks.
You’ll also be able to support and inspire our volunteers, ensuring that these vital links between our Charity and the fire and rescue services are happy and fulfilled in their roles.
Reporting to the Fundraising Manager, you’ll be an excellent communicator with exceptional organisational skills and a ‘can do’ attitude.
How to apply
More information about us and the role can be found on our website, or please contact Natalie Searle, Fundraising Manager.
Please apply online, or send your CV and covering letter to the email above.
We reserve the right to close this role early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to contact applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was not successful this time.
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Brain Tumour Research is offering a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking to further their career in fundraising, whilst making a difference at one of the most innovative and ambitious medical research fundraising charities in the UK as Community Fundraiser.
Position: Community Fundraiser – East Midlands
Location: Home based covering Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire or Rutland
Salary: Circa £28,500 pa
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Benefits: Holiday entitlement, 25 days per annum, excluding UK Public Holidays, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and option to join our healthcare scheme.
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who wants to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK.
As Community Fundraiser for East Midlands, you will help deliver our strategic plans and objectives, by generating and growing income through community fundraising activities. Our community fundraisers also help raise awareness by engaging people with our work, and recruiting and supporting the fundraising of individuals, challenge event participants, our Fundraising Groups and Charity of the Year partnerships.
About You
If you would like to join an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity, with a passion for finding a cure for brain tumours, then we would love to hear from you.
Do you have:
- Experience in community fundraising, donor management and stewardship
- Good communication skills, with the ability to converse sensitively and empathetically
- Experience working to and meeting targets
- A high level of empathy for our cause
About Brain Tumour Research
Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.
We are invested in our employees and are proud to be accredited by Investors in People.
Closing Date: 24th March 2024
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Candidates may also have in experience in, or looking for a career in: Fundraising, Donor Engagement, Community Events Coordinator, Public Relations, Trusts and Foundations, Fundraising Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Executive
No agencies please.
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It has never been a better time to join our dynamic Community Fundraising Team who provide support and advice to hundreds of individuals, groups and local businesses to fundraise and take part in events raising vitally needed funds for Weston Hospicecare and the patients and families we support.
In this rewarding role, you will assist the Community Fundraising Manager in building the Hospice’s community fundraising programme, forging new relationships, and developing existing ones with our local community to raise income and the profile of the Hospice.
You will assist in developing and implementing plans to increase income and provide encouragement and support to individuals and groups fundraising for the Hospice including churches, schools, social groups and our own Friends Groups. You will plan and organise fundraising events and activities to increase engagement, as well as support mass participant events organised by colleagues.
Due to the nature of the role, you will need a current full driving license with the ability to travel around the Weston–super-Mare and North Somerset area, to work in different locations as required. The post holder will be required to work some evenings and weekends, for which time off in lieu will be given.
Duties will include:
· Encouraging and supporting fundraising activities in the community carried out by volunteers, individuals, organisations, and associations.
· Identifying opportunities to raise awareness of the charity including giving talks, attending local network events, and delivering workshops at schools.
· Working with the communications team to produce resources such as certificates, posters, and fundraising packs.
· Ensuring that all donor details are recorded on the Beacon Database and donors thanked.
· Recruiting volunteers to assist with events.
To be successful in this role, we’re looking for someone with:
· PC skills
· Excellent communication skills
· A commitment to the work of Weston Hospicecare
· A strong team working ethos
· Community fundraising experience, which is desirable but not essential.
· Ability to drive your own vehicle.
In return, we offer:
· 6.6 weeks holiday (increases with service)
· Contributory pension/NHS transferable
· Healthcare discount scheme
· Employee Assistance programme
· Subsidised bus travel with First Bus Commuter Travel Club
· Free parking (on site or nearby)
Note: we are unable to accept CVs without a completed application form.
The closing date for completed applications is Monday, 25 March (Midday). Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this position may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.
We value and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
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Reports to: Head of Fundraising
Location: Home based, with some travel within the UK
Hours of work: 35 hours per week (part-time negotiable if desired)
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Type of contract: Permanent
Holiday: 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, and the working days that fall between Christmas and New Year
Notice period: Three months
The role of the Community Fundraiser
The TSA is looking for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and experienced person to join our small but ambitious fundraising team. You’ll help the TSA to bring in the income needed for us to be here for the TSC community.
We’re looking for a highly experienced, confident, and capable Community Fundraiser to help us maximise income so that our vital work can continue. You’ll have a deep-rooted knowledge and background in community fundraising and working within a fundraising team, allowing you to get to work straight away. You will work in supporting our team across all areas of fundraising, including grants and trusts and major donors.
We’re looking for someone passionate about making a difference and working with a range of different people to maximise income generation. The chosen candidate will be happy to work in a small team and have the ability develop our community fundraising strategy, while also ensuring that fundraising administration and day-to-day outputs are carried out to a high standard.
In return, you’ll know that you’re making a massive difference in the lives of thousands of people across the UK, while working towards career progression opportunities in an environment that encourages flexible and supportive working.
Community fundraising responsibilities
- Drive community fundraising activities and provide appropriate co-ordination across a range of fundraising activities, working to deliver agreed team income targets
- Provide excellent supporter care, building on existing and new relationships with third party supporters, local community groups, individuals and organisations
- Implement and deliver a supporter journey programme to inspire and retain the support of donors
- Research, identify and secure new potential community supporters and act on any other fundraising opportunities
- Proactively engage with prospects, alongside new and existing supporters to maximise income
- Accurately input and manage donor data across our CRM system and online fundraising platforms
Marketing and communications responsibilities
- Play an active role in shaping the way we communicate our fundraising messages to show impact and encourage participation
- Produce engaging marketing email, and write compelling content for all community fundraising platforms
- Proactively engage with supporters to gather information and appropriate images from fundraising activities that can be utilised for social media posts and marketing materials
Other fundraising duties
- Work collaboratively with the Head of Fundraising and other team members with prospect research and the preparation of grants and trusts funding applications
- Work collaboratively with the Head of Fundraising and other fundraising team members to effectively steward existing major donor relationships, keeping them informed and involved in the work of the TSA to retain support
- Develop engaging and innovative fundraising activities, campaigns and events to appeal to supporters across varied income streams
- Research, identify and make Charity of the Year applications and maintain excellent relationships with charity partners
General responsibilities
- Adhere to all TSA policies, procedures, values and behaviours
- Comply with all internal and external Health and Safety requirements and complete Risk Assessments as appropriate
- Work as part of a small fundraising team, you will enjoy taking on new challenges and happy to work flexibly as the TSA develops a balanced portfolio of income across regular givers, trusts and foundations, corporate partners, major donors and legacies
- Attend a small number of TSA and 3rd party charity events, including for example fundraising events such as the Great North Run and London Marathon
Other requirements of the post
The post holder must be prepared to work flexibly to meet the needs of the organisation. This will entail occasional evening and weekend work. Some travel within the UK will be needed for team meetings, TSA events and training provision. This would normally require access to a car (mileage will be paid) or travel by public transport (tickets will be paid).
A DBS disclosure will be required prior to taking up post.
Person specification
Essential
- Minimum one year as a professional fundraiser or equivalent experience in a relevant role
- An understanding of the role and a proactive approach to fundraising activities
- Proven track record in writing high quality, compelling cases for support
- Ability to work of own initiative and to work independently, as well as part of a small team
- Quick learner and able to onboard swiftly
- Experience of building strong working relationships with funders, partners and external stakeholders
- Experience of using Beacon or a similar CRM
- Experience of a broad range of communications tactics across media, supporter engagement, websites and social media, internal communications
- Excellent written skills including accurate and high-level document presentation skills
- Excellent proofing and checking skills, with close attention to detail
- Excellent IT skills, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, internet use and database skills.
- Ability to work to deadlines and appropriately prioritise competing deadlines
- Self-motivated with ability to plan, prioritise and manage own workload
- Effective team player who is willing to take on new challenges and work flexibly to meet the needs of the charity (including occasional evenings and weekends to deliver presentations and attend events)
Desirable
- Experience of writing successful funding applications
- Experience of working with people living with learning disabilities or autism
- Experience of working with children or adults with disabilities or chronic health conditions
- Experience of working withing the rare disease sector
- Understanding of the relevant regulatory frameworks, Institute of Fundraising Codes of Conduct, Fundraising Regulator guidelines and Gift Aid regulations
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter (no more than two pages) telling us how you meet the requirements for this role.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a competency-based interview. The interview process will include a test of essential skills.
Due to the expected volume of applicants, we will not be able to acknowledge candidates who are not shortlisted.
No agencies please.
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This role is central to connecting supporters of Clatterbridge Cancer Charity with the challenge of their lifetime. The Challenge Events Fundraiser will promote events such as runs, marathons, abseils, bike rides and skydives. It is key to inspiring, motivating and supporting people who are raising money for the Charity by taking part in these types of events.
Can you inspire others to take on incredible challenges and raise funds for Clatterbridge Cancer Charity? Do you enjoy a challenge and love to help others fulfil their dreams? As Challenge Events Fundraiser you will get to do exactly that while working within a busy events team.
This role is available for a fixed 12 month term to cover maternity leave and will require weekend work on occasion throughout the year (typically 5-10 times per year).
About the Charity
Clatterbridge Cancer Charity is an independent Charity, dedicated to supporting patients and research at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - one of the UK’s leading cancer hospitals.
It’s thanks to our supporters that we can achieve so much for people with cancer across Merseyside and Cheshire, which may not be possible through NHS funding alone.
This includes fund life-saving research to shape cancer care for generations to come, investing in leading technology that drive better outcomes for people with cancer, enhancing the patient environment to support health & wellbeing and enabling innovations in care for every patient, every day.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
12 month fixed term contract – maternity cover
Location: Based at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre – Wirral, CH63 4JY with opportunities to work from Clatterbridge Cancer Centre – Liverpool, L7 8YA.
Flexible Working: Available where appropriate
Interview Date: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Please include a cover letter with a supporting statement with your application. Your Supporting Statement should give examples of how you meet the criteria of the Person Specification (available when you select Quick Apply), and what you feel you would bring to this role.
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Job title: Community & Events Fundraising Manager (maternity cover)
Department: Fundraising & Communications
Contract type: Full Time. Temporary (maternity cover, up to one year)
Location: based at St George’s Hospital Charity in Tooting with flexibility for hybrid working
Start date: April 2024
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (pro rata)
We’re looking for an experienced and ambitious individual to join our Public Fundraising Team as maternity cover in the role of Community & Events Fundraising Manager. You will be joining our talented team at an exciting point as we embark on our new five-year strategy to grow income for St George’s Hospital Charity.
In this role, you and your team will play a crucial role in delivering fundraising growth through developing a portfolio of supporter-led events and community fundraising activities and providing excellent supporter care to existing and future supporters to achieve income goals. You will shape, develop, implement and deliver core events and community activities through the leadership of this function. Critical to your success will be your positive and pro-active approach and your communication skills and strategic thinking capability.
Benefits
- Flexible working - the chance to vary contractual hours to suit your commitments and interests outside of work.
- A defined contribution pension scheme where St George’s Hospital Charity contributes 6% and the employee contributes 3%.
- Interest-free season ticket loan - benefit from a loan to cover the cost of a season ticket to and from your place of work.
- Life insurance
- Non-contractual, non-contributory death in service payment of three times your annual salary.
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We are looking for an engaging and collaborative Community Climate Fund Senior Lead, who will be responsible for the successful delivery of the fund in Bradford to;
- Increase resilience to economic and environmental shocks
- Strengthen community coherence and wellbeing
- Accelerate progress towards net zero
The role will involve:
- Developing a deep understanding of, and engagement with the community organisations present in Bradford as potential beneficiaries of the Community Climate Fund.
- Nurturing relationships with cross sector representatives at all levels to collaborate and ensure the community climate fund meets local needs.
- Forming a cross-sector steering group, passionate about the future health of Bradford and able to contribute to a joint strategic plan and support delivery for our work there.
- Identifying and securing additional financial and in-kind support from business, local government, trusts, and foundations.
- Working with our climate action experts and the steering group, to select community climate projects to fund.
- Showcasing chosen community climate projects to attract further engagement, inspire others and increase knowledge.
You will be:
- Passionate about the future of the Bradford and making a positive difference.
- Proactive and engaging to manage multiple stakeholders, and bring people together to form an agreed shared plan.
This role will be based in Bradford – therefor the post holder must be able to commute daily.
Salary range – Minimum of £42,435 per annum in line with the BITC Job Framework – Senior lead level 3 national
Closing date – 7 April 2024 at midnight
Interviews on 19 April 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for a Community Key Worker
Salary: £26,000 - £32,000
Location: Hammersmith (with some working from home)/ with travel across London, community work across the borough, co-location at Probation office.
Contract: Permanent
Hours p/w 35 Hours per/week
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police & Prison Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
Are you an excellent relationship builder who can work with women and a diverse range of delivery partners to ensure that she meets her potential and successfully progresses through and beyond her probation supervision? Can you meet a women wherever she is at in her journey and work with her to create an individualised support package that gives her the best chance of breaking the cycle of offending?
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for a feminist organisation who understand that supporting women in the criminal justice system requires a specialist and gendered approach? Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability?
In your role as a Community Keyworker, you will be working with women involved in the Criminal Justice System; those on Probation in the Community and those women being released from Prison as part of their Post Sentence Supervision; providing some in-reach and ‘Through the Gate’ support. You will be working in a team of Community Keyworkers in your region. Each Keyworker will provide holistic one to one community support to women with a variety of needs.
About You:
Are you a strong believer in advocating for others? Are you empathetic, patient and determined? Then this opportunity could be right for you.
The Minerva London service provides holistic, trauma-informed support for women in touch with the Criminal Justice System. We do this through offering dedicated one to one support, safer women’s centre spaces and specialist interventions and partnerships.
To be successful as the Community Key Worker (West London) you will need the below experience and skills.
You will be working in a supportive, friendly, and welcoming team whilst having oversight of a caseload of women, who may be under the supervision of the National Probation Service or in custody, enhancing the offer of holistic support and advocacy services available to them throughout their journey.
Building relationships with other statutory and non-statutory agencies in local communities is vital to build referral pathways and provide a whole system approach to supporting individuals.
To carry out this work you will meet women in the community in your designated borough and co-locate with other agencies including the National Probation Service, as well as regularly attending Advance’s West London vibrant Women’s Centre/office space.
You will be a creative self-starter who will support the service and look for innovative solutions to support clients with complex needs. You are confident professional relationship builder and has good awareness of Safeguarding procedures. Strong Administration skills and understanding of compliant behaviours also experience of supporting. With good knowledge of the criminal justice system and awareness of other support provisions within the West London area.
How to apply:
Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.
- Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 24 March 2024 @ 23:59
- Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
- A 35-hour working week
- An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!) if working a 35 a hour week.
- Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
- Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee eye-care scheme
- Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
- Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
- Organisation wide away days
- Thorough induction and training
- Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please contact us via the Advane website and the Talent Acquisition Team will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
Organisation Overview
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Read moreSalary: £33,417 per annum
Location: Manchester + flexible working practices
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 per week
Closing date: Monday 25th March at 11:30pm
Manchester Vacancy: Interview dates: Interviews will be held week commencing 1st April
Are you passionate about fighting the UK housing emergency? Do you want to use your skills to connect with local communities to do this? Do you want to work for one of the UK’s leading housing and homelessness charities?
About you
You will be passionate about making the voices of those most affected by the housing emergency heard. You believe in the power of people coming together as a community to make a tangible difference.
You will have:
- Experience working or volunteering in a campaigning environment
- Excellent listening skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and influence outcomes on behalf of Shelter and the local community you are working with
- An understanding of how to build an effective strategic campaign
- An eagerness to learn
About the role and team
This is an amazing opportunity to work with communities facing housing injustice to tackle the housing emergency. You will be part of our Community Organising programme which listens to, supports, and works alongside communities to campaign for change on the housing issues which matter to them. Whether you are having 1:1 meetings, delivering training or developing campaign strategies with people, you will be able to build on the existing approaches, skills and knowledge within Shelter in campaigning, advice or community networks, and use those resources to build the power of the UK housing rights movement. You will also be working with a team of Organisers and Campaigners across the UK to help influence and shape how Shelter campaigns to end the housing emergency.
About Shelter
A home is a fundamental human need. Yet millions of people across the country struggle daily with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, and across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, motivated individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time.
At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.
We are committed to combatting racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
How to apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV, and responses to points 1-4 of the ‘Person specification’ section of the job description of no more than 350 words each.
Please provide specific examples following the STAR format to ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
- We work together to achieve our shared purpose
- We enable decision making
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Drop in Sessions
We would also like to invite interested candidates to an informal drop in session to hear more about the role before they apply if they’re interested, which will be held in the Manchester Hub on the 20th March from 1-3pm. The address of our Hub is 5 Watson Street, Manchester, M3 4EE.
For candidates unable to make that date, we are also happy to speak on the phone prior to application to explain details of the role further if interested. Please contact Head of Campaigns Jack Madden (see our website for email address)
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. We are committed to offering fully flexible working to help all employees maintain a work-life balance. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £33,417 per annum
Location: Newcastle + flexible working practices
Contract: Permanent
Hours 37.5 per week
Closing date: Monday 25th March 2024
Interview dates: Interviews will be held week commencing 15th April
Are you passionate about fighting the UK housing emergency? Do you want to use your skills to connect with local communities to do this? Do you want to work for one of the UK’s leading housing and homelessness charities?
About you
You will be passionate about making the voices of those most affected by the housing emergency heard. You believe in the power of people coming together as a community to make a tangible difference.
You will have:
- Experience working or volunteering in a campaigning environment
- Excellent listening skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and influence outcomes on behalf of Shelter and the local community you are working with
- An understanding of how to build an effective strategic campaign
- An eagerness to learn
About the role and team
This is an amazing opportunity to work with communities facing housing injustice to tackle the housing emergency. You will be part of our Community Organising programme which listens to, supports, and works alongside communities to campaign for change on the housing issues which matter to them. Whether you are having 1:1 meetings, delivering training or developing campaign strategies with people, you will be able to build on the existing approaches, skills and knowledge within Shelter in campaigning, advice or community networks, and use those resources to build the power of the UK housing rights movement. You will also be working with a team of Organisers and Campaigners across the UK to help influence and shape how Shelter campaigns to end the housing emergency.
About Shelter
A home is a fundamental human need. Yet millions of people across the country struggle daily with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, and across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, motivated individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time.
At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combatting racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
How to apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV, and responses to points 1-4 of the ‘Person specification’ section of the job description of no more than 350 words each.
Please provide specific examples following the STAR format to ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
- We work together to achieve our shared purpose
- We enable decision making
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.
Drop in Sessions:
We would also like to invite interested candidates to an informal drop in session to hear more about the role before they apply if they’re interested, which will be held in the North East Hub on 14th March from 2-4pm. The address of our Hub is Shelter North East, 76-80 Clayton Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5PG.
For candidates unable to make that date, we are also happy to speak on the phone prior to application to explain details of the role further if interested. Please contact Head of Campaigns Jack Madden to arrange the call (see Shelter website fir email address)
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. We are committed to offering fully flexible working to help all employees maintain a work-life balance. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Would you like to be a key part of our Poppyscotland team, promoting, coordinating and developing Fundraising activity? We would love to hear from you!
We are looking for a Regional Fundraiser to join our Poppyscotland team to work across the East of Scotland.
You will work with the team of Regional Fundraisers with your main responsibility being to develop, implement and grow supporter-led fundraising across the East of Scotland. You will deliver regional fundraising activities, and recruit and support fundraising volunteers ensuring they have a great experience whilst fundraising for Poppyscotland. A critical part of this role is also to support our volunteer Scottish Poppy Appeal Area Organisers to maximise their local Poppy Appeal incomes.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Develop, implement and monitor effective operational plans for supporter-led fundraising activities throughout the East of Scotland
- Management and production of Regional fundraising events working with the local businesses and volunteers
- Mentor Poppy Appeal Area Organisers to maximise collections
- Assist with the recruitment, development and training of volunteers
- Undertake fundraising administration duties including maintaining records of all activities, filing, correspondence post, financial reporting and banking
- Developing existing relationships and gaining new relationships with businesses and volunteers in their area through business development management
Poppyscotland provides life-changing support to our Armed Forces community which includes those who have served, those still serving, and their families. At times of crisis and need we offer them vital advice, assistance and funding.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Here at Poppyscotland, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
The normal place of work for this post is New Haig House, 66 Logie Green Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4HQ. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools. Your People Manager will determine the requirements of this based on Poppyscotland policy.
This role is working Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm, with some flexibility required dependant on activity.
For more detailed information about the role, please see Job Description attached to our direct advert.
Poppyscotland is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.
We are Disability Confident employer, signed up to Race Equality Matters and Pride In Veteran standards.
We guarantee an interview to any applicant who declares a disability or/and are part or Armed Forces community on application and whose application demonstrates that they meet the Essential criteria of the role, as set out in the Person Specification.
Closing Date: Sunday 7th April 2024
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.