Wirral Ark is looking for an experienced, proactive innovator as its new Chief Executive to help us both consolidate and build upon our current provision. Your experience might come from the charity, homelessness or housing sectors – but it is your personality that will be important to us.

The overall purpose of the role is to work with the Chair, Board and staff to maintain a clear and compelling vision for the organisation whilst effectively delivering our mission to reduce the impact of homelessness on the Wirral.

The new CEO will also be responsible for growing our business by developing an asset base and services that can help the organisation achieve its strategic objective to become substantially independent from government income streams in the medium to long term.

History of the charity 

Wirral Churches’ Ark Project, known as Wirral Ark, is a registered charity that exists to provide accommodation for the homeless, under the MainStay framework, as well as providing support and guidance for individuals to secure long-term accommodation.  We offer services throughout the region. 

We started life in 1991 as a temporary shelter. The service was set up by the Wallasey Council of Christian Churches with the aim of offering emergency accommodation for those who found themselves homeless.

Wirral Ark has evolved enormously over the years and now offers a whole range of support provision for homeless people. These include isolated people with mental health or substance problems, current and ex-offenders, former rough sleepers and people who are begging or street drinking. 

Through our work, we have become experts at working with, and supportively housing, people with complex problems – for example, people with severe mental health problems, a lifelong alcohol addiction, very challenging behaviour, or a combination of these and other issues. Our support pathway is designed for people with particularly complex needs. Its function is to help them into securing a permanent and sustainable home which they will remain in.

New leadership

Wirral Ark has undergone a significant period of growth in the last 4 years, increasing turnover from around £875K in 2017 to £1.2M in 2020, with a budget for around £1.3M in 2021.

Wirral Ark has successfully diversified its income during this period. It has done so in a climate of continuous cost cutting of welfare and homelessness support - both at a local and national level. The income of the charity is derived largely from Wirral Borough Council and primarily from  its Supporting People Contracts and Housing Benefit. Wirral Ark has targets to grow its own independent income from fundraising activities and the creation of income streams derived from its subsidiary, the Wirral Ark Trading CIC.

We believe this strategy is putting Wirral Ark into a robust position and will gives us a strong platform to further improve and build rounds our services. There are several important aspects of the work for Wirral Ark are still under development. We are now looking for an excellent leader to take us to the next level.

The charity have a stakeholder pension open to all employees satisfying the auto-enrolment criteria with employees currently contributing 5% and the charity 3%. Other options could be negotiated within the package.

To apply, please download the attached application form and job pack - including application guidance notes, person specification, job description and other key information.

Trusts, Foundations and Research Officer

About us

Alder Hey Children’s Charity raises vital funds to help make Alder Hey Children's Hospital a truly world-class, patient-friendly hospital for the 330,000 patients and families we care for every year.

The charity helps to fund a range of activities and projects that are designed to enhance and improve the lives of our amazing young patients. This includes the funding of specialist medical equipment to ensure our brilliant surgeons and clinical staff have the most up to date and cutting edge technology available and funding hi-tech distraction equipment designed and proven to reduce pain and anxiety in our patients. We also fund a range of programmes and special projects such as our ward musicians, our on-site magician and the play specialists we have on every ward.

In Spring 2020 we launched our £3m Children's Mental Health Appeal. Our 7 in 10 Appeal highlights that 70% of young people with a mental health condition are currently missing out on vital mental health interventions at a sufficiently early age. The Appeal is aiming to raise vital funds to enhance inpatient and community mental health services at Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, enabling more children to access the treatment they need at the time they need it, an already vitally needed service which is seeing increasing demand due to the impact of Covid-19.

About this role:

Alder Hey Children’s Charity is seeking to appoint a Trusts and Foundations Officer who will help to increase and maintain income from charitable trusts and foundations. The post holder will manage a portfolio of prospects and donors and will also be responsible for developing a prospect research programme that will support both the Trusts and Foundations, and Major Giving income streams.

The key aims of this post are:

• To support the Trusts and Foundations Partnerships Manager and Director of Philanthropy to manage and grow income from charitable trusts and foundations, and major donors.
• To co-ordinate a rolling programme of applications, updates and reports with small to medium sized Trusts and Foundations against an agreed work plan.
• To develop and carry out a regular programme of prospect research into new trusts and foundations and high net-worth individuals, using prospect lists and databases.
• To raise an annually agreed personal target to contribute towards the overall Trusts and Foundations and Major Giving annual target

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Successfully and professionally managing a portfolio of existing and prospective trusts and through tailored written correspondence, timely reporting, telephone contact and face to face meetings
• Writing high-quality, detailed and targeted proposals and applications to new and existing trusts and foundations, using strong cases for support
• Conducting excellent account management, meeting donors needs as required, fostering long-term positive relationships.
• Working effectively with charity and hospital staff and other internal stakeholders to identify new funding opportunities and secure timely updates for reporting purposes
• Working with Alder Hey Children’s Charity’s Stewardship Officer to develop timely and engaging reports, case studies and other media pieces to feed back to current and prospective donors
• Researching individual Trusts and Foundations and high net-worth individuals to determine their suitability as new prospects in relation to Alder Hey Children’s Charity’s current and future funding needs
• Identifying philanthropic advisers and other bodies who could initiate introductions to new donors for Alder Hey Children’s Charity
• Undertaking administrative responsibilities including writing thank you letters, agreeing grant agreements and updating internal donor records to ensure effective information management
• Keeping up to date on UK donor trends.

Our Values

Here at Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide the way in which we work. By being courageous, working together, being passionate about our work, and making sure that we are creative in what we do, helps us to deliver the support necessary so that our Hospital can continue to deliver the very best care for our young patients and their families. Our values are:

Courage: we try new things and take risks to innovate and drive forward new ideas. We have the courage to speak up and take a stance. We are accountable, responsive and responsible. We are unstoppable.

Together: we work together as one team, sharing our knowledge and learning. We work in partnership with patients, families, supporters and colleagues. We are respectful, celebrate diversity and empower each other to achieve our aims.

Passion: we are passionate about what we do and why we do it.  We work together to share and grow. We inspire others.

Magical: we are fun, creative and child led. We create special moments, provide little extras and go further for our brave young patients.  

Location

We're open to this role being home based, office based or a mix of the two (our offices are located on site at Alder Hey in Liverpool).

How to apply

You can apply by clicking the link below. Applications must include your CV, and a covering letter which explains how you meet the requirements of the role.

Closing date: 14 March 2021

Interview date: 25 March 2021

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER,

DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI RELATIONS OFFICE (DARO)

£30,942 - £33,797 PER ANNUM

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS

FULL TIME, 36.5 HOURS PER WEEK

2 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT

The Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO), part of the directorate of Corporate Communications, develops the relationship between the University and its alumni and other supporters, linking this to philanthropic commitment to the University.

This is a full-time, fixed-term contract for two years.  The position is available immediately, and joins the team at an exciting time. The successful candidate will be responsible for cultivating and nurturing the relationships with those capable of making significant financial gifts to University of Chester, acting as Campaign Lead for a Major initiative over the term the post, which meets the university’s strategic priorities.

You will plan, develop and manage relationships with senior-level alumni, Trusts and Foundations, and other supporters, in order to secure financial support for the strategic objectives of the University, collaborating closely with members of academic faculty and the Senior Executive Team.

You will have a proven track record of fundraising or equivalent experience of generating income and meeting targets, with a wide understanding of philanthropy, and why people give. The successful candidate will be a results driven, strategic thinker with the ability to build and nurture transformative internal and external relationships. You will be a strong written and verbal communicator and passionate about your work, and the difference higher education can make in our communities and society.

The post is normally based in Chester, with some travel expected to meet the needs of the post (the DARO are currently working remotely).

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Helena Astbury, Head of Development and Alumni Relations on +44 (0)1244 511005 .

Candidates may download further details from our website  and apply for the post via our Online Recruitment Website quoting reference number RA006036.

Closing date: Wednesday 3rd March 2021.

Job Title: Senior Service Manager - Restoration

No of Posts: 1

Salary: £29,545 - £32,545 (dependent on experience) plus Pension and Health Benefits

Status: Full Time, Substantive

Hours: 37.5 per week

Holidays: 24 days plus Bank Holidays per annum

Based at: Wigan and Leigh

Responsible to: Operations Director

Accountable to: Queen’s Hall Action on Poverty Trustees

SUMMARY

The Brick is a growing charity with big aspirations for people in need within our community. We provide RELIEF, RESTORATION and REFORMATION by offering tailored support, hope, and opportunity to those looking to improve their quality of life. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual to join the charity in a new and exciting role. Your role will be to enhance integrate and develop all aspects of restoration within the Charity. You will need to be as committed as we are to equip people from diverse backgrounds for self-sustaining and independent living.

To be successful, you will be a person who has

• high integrity,
• commitment to organisational development, and good governance,
• excellent communication skills
• the ability to work at pace in a complex context,
• the ability to work in a team in a practical, flexible and cooperative way
• passionate about supporting people to transition

To Apply: Please send your CV along with a brief overview of why you feel you are perfect for this role in no more than 500 words. Please submit your documents using the link.

Please apply early as we reserve the right to bring forward or extend the deadline for applications, so please get your applications in as soon as possible.

Closing Date: 12 Noon Friday 5th March 2021 Possible Interview days: 11th and 12th March

 JOB PURPOSE

The focus of the Senior Service Manager - Restoration is to ensure that sustainable yet robust transitions are being achieved for residents in temporary or emergency accommodations, that they remain financially viable and appropriately resourced at all times. A key aspect of the role is to deliver a high quality and balanced customised service to residents with the ultimate objective of placing them in suitable, good quality long term accommodation, alongside meaningful training and employment opportunities. We are keen to deliver projects that enhance wellbeing, skills development and employability opportunities. Thinking ahead to what resilient communities and the future of work may look like, including innovative thinking around the types of skills and practices that may become even more valuable in a climate-changing and post-pandemic world. As senior service manager responsible for restoration you will manage all activities that take place within the Brick Works and Cross Street warehouse and develop long term strategic plans for these facilities, embedding them into the local community.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

To be a member of the Senior Management Team, you will be responsible for managing the delivery and development of high quality restoration services at our numerous sites to people at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Restoration services are designed to prepare individuals for sustainable tenancies by developing independence, expanding communication and providing social opportunities to support general health and wellbeing. You will effectively manage and motivate a staff and volunteer team to deliver high quality services, meeting organisational and regulatory standards, for people attending our training, education and day opportunities provision. As well as managing people, you will be responsible for the health safety and wellbeing of everyone involved in our restoration projects, ensuring that the projects are equipped appropriately and the facilities are robust. To be successful in this role you will have a sound knowledge of person centred planning for individuals with complex needs, people management and budget management. You will need to demonstrate proven experience of supervising and line managing staff in accordance with policy and legislation and all that it entails. You will be a commercially minded person with the ability to encourage ambition, innovation and a culture of entrepreneurialism whilst managing risk. An action-oriented person who enjoys working hard and looks for challenge.

People we work with;

• Create and oversee a robust process of meaningful engagement from people living in Supported Housing and the Hubs
• Oversee a process which ensures individual personalised plans are fulfilled
• Understand the opportunities for people with lived experience and create and maintain a suitable programme which encourages growth within the Charity whilst at the same time understand the additional support needs that may be required.
• Manage the Brick Works and Cross Street facilities.
• Work directly with the other areas of the Charity that promote engagement.
• Oversee the Training and Resource Manager
• Continually seek opportunities to improve the quality and effectiveness of the services delivered and to enhance their experience; monitor the external environment and ensure that new services are developed in line with changing demographics and needs.

Accommodation

• Focus on positive outcomes for people living in our accommodation through work and training engagement
• Understand and embed an Asset based Approach to all areas within the Charity
• Maximise rental income from the Brick’s Accommodation by working in close partnership with other departments in the charity and other agencies
• Oversee the Intensive Housing Management Manager
• Oversee the Facilities and Properties manager

PARTNERSHIP WORKING

The Brick is committed to delivering Wigan Council’s Deal approach and as such we are asking for applicants who adopt the 3 core behaviours being; positive, accountable and courageous. We are looking for innovation and creativity, The Brick is not afraid to do things differently and pilot new initiatives to trial and test new ideas.

Good Practice

Queen’s Hall Action on Poverty are committed to the safeguarding and protection of all young people and adults, In line with our Safeguarding policies. We will carefully select, train and support all those with any responsibility within the Charity, in accordance with our rigorous recruitment and selection policies.

The Brick is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010 and building an accurate picture of the make-up of our workforce.

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and support or staff from different backgrounds

Job Title: Senior Service Manager - Accommodation

Salary: £29,545 - £32,545 (dependent on experience) plus Pension and Health Benefits

Status: Full Time, Substantive

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, including some weekends and evenings on a shift pattern

Holidays: 24 days plus Bank Holidays per annum Based at: Charity locations across Wigan and Leigh Responsible to: Operations Director

Accountable to: Queen’s Hall Action on Poverty Trustees

SUMMARY

The Brick is a growing charity with big aspirations for people in need within our community. We provide RELIEF, RESTORATION and REFORMATION by offering tailored support, hope, and opportunity to those looking to improve their quality of life. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual in a new and exciting role. Your role will be to enhance, integrate and develop all aspects of relief, whilst looking towards restoration within Emergency Accommodation delivered by the Charity. You will need to be committed in order to ensure support is provided to people from diverse backgrounds and that they are provided with information which could help self-sustaining and independent living. You will empower your team to achieve positive outcomes whilst undertaking shift work where necessary, including nights.

To be successful, you will need to be

• A person of high integrity, committed and organised
• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to develop excellent relationship with all stakeholders and be able to be solution focused and proactive in partnership working.
• Flexible and able to adapt to new settings and environments and be able to work at a pace in a complex context.
• To have a proven track record of leadership and management to empower teams to reach their potential and therefore the potential of the individual
• To have a proven track record of performance management including contract delivery and KPI’s
• To be able to have good knowledge of safeguarding and risk management
• To be have knowledge of health and safety
• To be able to manage budgets
• To have a knowledge of national and local housing and homeless strategies
• To work within the Brick and Wigan Deal principles

Closing Date: 12 Noon Friday 5th March 2021 Possible Interview days: 11th and 12th March

To Apply: Please send your CV along with a brief overview of why you feel you are perfect for this role in no more than 500 words. 

Please apply early as we reserve the right to bring forward or extend the deadline for applications, so please get your applications in as soon as possible.

Campaigns and Communications Officer (Digital Media / Marketing)

£27,000 per annum pro rata

Central London

Part Time 21 hours per week

Permanent - flexible working options are available

Are you passionate about gender equality?

Do you recognise the value of sport to personal development and society?   

Do you want your work to make a difference?

Our charity client exists because they believe it is wrong for girls and women to be denied the joy, fulfilment and lifelong benefits of sport. And yet still so many are, even here in the UK. Gender stereotypes, concerns about body image, discrimination in the workplace and social norms at home mean that at every life stage, women are still less active than men and less likely to play sport. Too many women and girls are missing out on feeling happy and confident in their bodies, on the companionship, exhilaration and liberation of simply playing and forgetting day-to-day stresses. Women from disadvantaged communities and women of colour are missing out most of all.

If so, why not think about applying to be part of their ground-breaking charity so you can help to ensure women and girls can break out of stereotypes and engage in sport and exercise for its joy as well as its health benefits!

They now have an opportunity for a Campaigns and Communications Officer to work closely with their Head of Engagement and Communications to promote their beliefs and shine a spotlight on the systematic exclusion of women and girls from sport while highlighting how the change can happen.

Our client highly values the quality and diversity of thought that is only possible from a team made up of individuals from a broad range of backgrounds, who can each bring their different experiences and perspectives. For this reason, they encourage applications from men as well as women and would particularly welcome applications from people of colour and a wide variety of ethnic or minority backgrounds, sexual orientation, religion, age or impairment.

The charity is committed to a working culture where everyone can be authentic and true to themselves. They strive to represent the full diversity of the communities they serve. 

Come and be part of this exciting new era for women’s sport.

Main responsibilities are:

Design and deliver high quality digital initiatives on all social media channels

Create new and exciting campaigns to increase awareness of the key issues and of the charity

Provide a high quality interface with print and broadcast media maximising the value of their spokespeople, ambassadors and their messages the Charity, partners activities success and impact

What they’re looking for from you:

Strong innate ability to communicate in writing and orally 

Empathy to the impact of the use of language and imagery on diverse audiences

Experience of working in fast paced environment and preferably the use of digital media and website management in a professional context

Positive energy and resilience 

Ability to listen and show respect to all

Please see attached job description for full list of responsibilities and the criteria required for this role. 

What they can offer you:

Annual leave: 25 days, plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for 21 hours)

Pension: the charity operates an auto enrolment pension, with matched contributions increasing to 5% of salary.

Flexibility: They have a range of options for flexible working and they’d be happy to discuss your needs at the interview stage.

Annual Healthy Living Allowance of £250 (pro rata for 21 hours)

Closing date: 15 March 2021

Long List Phone Calls: 22 March 2021

Main Interviews: 29 March 2021