Location: Home based with requirement to attend Birmingham centre office

We’re the charity helping millions of people feel happier and healthier by spending more time on and along our canals and rivers. Our rich and tranquil spaces provide places to pause, relax and escape. But without extraordinary people, and the funding to make it happen, all of this would be lost. That’s where you come in.

The next 3 years will see an ambitious plan to accelerate growth in charitable income, building new communities of supporters from the ground up.  We are looking for people passionate about relationship management and stewarding supporters to give a great experience whilst raising money for the Trust.  We exist as a fundraising team so that we can do more for communities up and down the country using the power and benefits our waterways have to offer for Wellbeing, Nature, Employability & Urban Regeneration. If you are inspired to change lives young and old then we would love to hear from you.  Join us, and make life better by water for everyone. Every day.

We currently have a vacancy within our Individual Giving & Legacy Team for a Supporter Care Assistant to administer all aspects of the supporter care and retention programme.  Read below to find out more about the role.

Location: This is a remote working role, and as such we are very pleased that we can offer flexibility in location, however the successful candidate will be expected to attend our Birmingham centre hub/office (and other locations on occasions) for team and collaboration meetings on a monthly basis.

About the role:

This role will assist the Supporter Journey Manager to administer all aspects of the supporter care and retention programme. As Supporter Care Assistant you will help run the supporter retention programmes, in particular, but not exclusively, Friends, helping the Supporter Care Team with all aspects of this work.

You will ensure that procedures for setting up supporters are followed and administered. You will work with our systems to ensure new supporters are added in a GDPR compliant manner and you will ensure they have a great welcome to the Trust . You will also support the wider fundraising team across various projects and regular tasks.

Job Purpose: Key Accountabilities

• Manage supporter correspondence to an exceptional standard, ensuring service level agreements are met - manage the supporter mailbox (email or post), including correspondence with supporters;  ensure that SLAs are set and met and seek advice and help to ensure all supporter queries are answered.
• Ensure that new supporters receive an exceptional Welcome Journey - extract data from our systems to ensure fulfilment of Welcome packs for all new supporters;  ensure all supporters have welcome call and will supply welcome call data & will check returned data.
• Set up direct debits for new regular givers - manage the set-up and processing of all new direct debits from paper forms as well as electronic data; import new direct debits signs ups from suppliers and ensure that all information is stored correctly in the Trust CRM system.
• Set up procedures for supporters giving via mobile texts. The post will ensure that all set up, regular imports and exports are automated as much as is possible for text-giving, and that everything is GDPR compliant and has a programme of thorough tests.
• Import campaign data from suppliers - ensure that all data and UTM (or other tracking) is set up and in place when any campaigns and that correct fields and source codes are set up in our CRM system working with colleagues in IT and the data team; ensure an efficient supply of all data for email and mobile stewardship journeys ensuring exceptional supporter experience.
• Manage the database of supporters - all supporter feedback and changes to status or preferences are recorded accurately in the CRM and actioned as appropriate; take a proactive role in suggesting where better processes, systems and procedures should be put in place
• Cover the Legacy Giving Executive.
• Support the wider Supporter Development Team when appropriate such as making recommendations for future products and campaigns.

About you:

To ensure that we engage with and manage our supporters and deliver a positive experience with every contact, then it is essential to us that you understand what great customer service feels and looks like.  Positive interactions matter to you and you care about providing prompt and clear communications to a very high standard.  You will be part of a very busy team at a time when we are growing, and your ability to be flexible within the team to support and ensure we deliver, to adapt as priorities change and manage your time effectively are essential.

• Proven track record in supporting a successful supporter care programme
• Demonstrable experience of processing and inputting personal data with a strong understanding of GDPR compliance
• Good experience in working with a range of systems and processes.
• Experience of dealing with customer/supporter queries, complaints, or requests  - strong and evident customer service mindset essential
• Excellent understanding on direct debits, standing orders, gift-aid and other payment methods.
• Excellent knowledge of CRM and database systems  - experience of SAP and Sugar CRM will be an advantage, but not essential
• Experience of ‘quality control’ within a programme
• Experience of working with wider teams and agencies to support supporter care programmes
• Competence in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Outlook, Excel and Access
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail

To Apply:click on the "Apply for this job" button and follow the process - complete the application form & upload current CV.

Interviews:  Initial interviews will be conducted virtually by MS Teams.   

If you have any questions about the role please contact the Recruitment Team.

In addition to your salary of  £19,594, the Canal & River Trust offers a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, great holiday entitlement (increasing with years of service) and numerous other employee benefits, including several salary sacrifice benefits, all of which can be found on our website.

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.  All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job. 

Find our more about us on our website.

The Fundraising Compliance Manager supports teams in Fundraising to undertake their activities in a manner that meets the highest compliance standards through the provision of training, assurance activities and advice.

In addition the role may be invited to work alongside the Head of Compliance and Risk to deliver other significant projects related to the delivery of the Society’s wider Compliance and Risk strategy.

Fundraising Compliance Manager Requirements:

You will be passionate about Fundraising and committed to helping the team meet its targets and objectives. You will have deep understanding of how Fundraising operates as well as a deep knowledge of the compliance issues that matter. You will be used to helping Fundraising to operate in a supportive, constructive and pragmatic manner. An excellent communicator, you will be at home talking to people at any level of the organisation.

About Alzheimer’s Society:

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Position: Fundraising Compliance Manager
Location: Home Worker (England, Wales and NI)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 35 per week
Salary: £41,585 - £46,725 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience) (+ London Allowance of £3,600 if applicable)

Closing Date: 08 August 2021
Interview Date: TBC

You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Compliance Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Nor for Profit, Fundraising, Compliance Manager, Fundraising Manager, Compliance Specialist, Compliance Analyst, Financial Compliance, Financial Standards, Fundraising Compliance, etc.

Ref: 101 330

About Reall

Reall is an innovator and investor in climate-smart affordable housing for people living on low incomes in urban Africa and Asia.

Reall’s purpose is to improve the lives of 100M people in urban Africa and Asia by 2030 through affordable housing.  We’re doing this because homes aren’t just a fundamental human right; they unleash unimaginable human potential to shape a future of gender parity, climate resilience, clean air, renewable energy, and socio-economic justice.

The Role

Reall is looking for an exceptional individual to join the Fundraising and Investor Relations team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of an extension based on performance.

This is a critical role within Reall as it seeks to generate new funding by writing compelling and winning proposals.  Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and Investor Relations, this role will also work closely with the Commercial Director and Head of Investment to produce collateral for potential investors into Reall.

Full details are in the job description and person specification, which are available by clicking through to apply for this role.

Why work at Reall?

With a modest UK-based team, Reall is an organisation driven by efficiency, with comparatively huge ambitions and a track record of significant success.

Our internal operations are underpinned by a culture of psychological safety, promoting trust, curiosity, and confidence.  This means that staff feel secure to speak their minds, tackle challenges creatively, and can never be described as risk averse.  A committed investor in its staff, Reall promotes an environment of conscious diversity in all its forms.  You’ll be joining a high-performing, cohesive team with its sights firmly on global impact.

Reall is committed to equality and diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.  We particularly welcome applications from candidates who are black, Asian, minority ethnic, LGBTQ+, and those who have disabilities, because we believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is important for our organisation and will lead to greater results and enhance our way of working.

The closing date for applications is 27th August, but we will be interviewing suitable candidates as they apply, so early application is encouraged.

This is an exciting time for Brain Tumour Research, and you will join us to support the delivery of our strategic plans and objectives, by generating and growing our income through community fundraising activities.

You will help raise awareness by engaging people with our work and by recruiting and supporting the fundraising of individuals, challenge event participants, our Fundraising Groups and Charity of the Year partnerships.

You will help build and sustain our supporter base and provide excellent stewardship at all times.

You will come to us ready to hit the ground running with insight into how local fundraising works, with good office skills. Your ability to work proactively and as part of a remote team is important to us to ensure that we grow the budget we need.

Position: Community Fundraiser
Location: Home Based – can be based in either:

• Manchester / North West
• Newcastle / North East
• Birmingham / Midlands
• London

Salary: Up to £27.5k
Contract: Full Time – Permanent
Reports to: Community Development Manager
Direct Reports: None

Job Purpose:

This is an exciting time for Brain Tumour Research, and you will join us to support the delivery of our strategic plans and objectives, by generating and growing our income through community fundraising activities.

You will help raise awareness by engaging people with our work and by recruiting and supporting the fundraising of individuals, challenge event participants, our Fundraising Groups and Charity of the Year partnerships.

You will help build and sustain our supporter base and provide excellent stewardship at all times.

You will come to us ready to hit the ground running with insight into how local fundraising works, with good office skills. Your ability to work proactively and as part of a remote team is important to us to ensure that we grow the budget we need.

Requisite Skills and Experience:

• Proactive mindset.
• Ability to identify and maximise opportunities.
• Outstanding organisation skills.
• A good communicator, including an excellent standard of written and spoken English.
• Experience of fundraising, donor management and stewardship
• Experience of working with a database / CRM.
• Experience of working with MS Office, especially Word and Excel
• Flexible in your approach to work, embracing change and development and able to work occasional evenings and weekends when necessary.
• Be prepared to converse sensitively and empathetically with members of the public who may be going through current or recent traumatic experiences
• Access to a car and full driving license are essential for this role.

Main duties:

• Manage, and continuously develop and improve your region by running online donation reports, accurately coding income and account managing supporters as directed by the Community Development Manager.
• Ensure supporters, volunteers and fundraising groups have access to relevant fundraising advice, guidance and accurate signposting, whilst promoting best practice in fundraising.
• Be a point of contact for teams within the neuro hospitals within your area in order to organise regular information stands taking place on brain tumour clinic days, and to book in visits from the Community Development Manager as appropriate.
• Research and contact RAGs, mayoral offices and other candidate organisations across the area with a view to securing charity of the year opportunities.
• Be available to undertake one-off projects for other colleagues across Brain Tumour Research as agreed by your line manager.
• Comply with Brain Tumour Research’s internal policies as appropriate.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Community Development Managers, National Fundraising Events Manager, the Director of Fundraising and Supporter Care and members of the management team
• Ensure that all relevant charity and other legislation is complied with.
• Deputise for colleagues as necessary to deliver an exceptional supporter experience.
• Ideally have knowledge and competence with social media to maximise reach and engagement.

Closing Date: Sunday 8th August 2021 
Early applications are encouraged, interviews will commence before the closing date if suitable candidates are identified.

Interested?

Please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.

No agencies, please.

It's an exciting time to join us as the leader of Cash for Kids in the Midlands. Our Central region charities are some of our newest additions to the Cash for Kids family, and we're looking for an ambitious self-starter who can drive & accelerate our fundraising across the region.

As the charity of Bauer Radio, you'll be working alongside the teams at Free Radio, Gem, Signal 1 and Greatest Hits Radio, to continue our mission to improve the lives of disadvantaged children in our local communities.

You’ll excel at communicating with people at all levels, be highly organized, be an inspiring leader & a great administrator. You’ll have a natural flair for sales and be comfortable presenting to groups of all sizes. You’ll manage a small team of fundraisers and have an extensive contact book of local corporates who you can call on to support Cash for Kids in the Midlands.

You’ll be responsible for;

- Delivering the strategic direction of Cash for Kids in the Midlands

- Overseeing delivery of fundraising campaigns including our key pillars; Cash for Kids Day and Mission Christmas

- Continuing to embed the charity as an integral part of each radio station

- Implementing comms plans for the charity locally – including website, PR, social media & influencer engagement

- Creating Local Executive Boards to maximise networking opportunities

- Ensuring implementation and maintenance of quality systems to ensure the integrity of the funds raised and the disbursement of those funds in line with central finance guidelines and procedures

- Line management of a small team of fundraisers spread across the Midlands region

- Developing and sustaining external relationships with corporates, major donors and local authorities

- Monitoring, interpreting and challenging financial results and communicating risks, opportunities and trends

- Preparing the annual Business Plan together with each team in line with national strategy

- Ensuring that all financial controls are in place locally and monitored

- Keeping up to date with charitable governance

- Managing the stakeholder relationships with key Bauer staff including the Regional Content Director, Marketing teams and Regional Sales Director

- Working in collaboration with your fellow Regional Charity Managers to share best practise and drive projects to benefit all

To succeed in this role you’ll; 

- Have a strong track record in successful fundraising delivery

- Possess excellent networking skills and be able to increase the charity’s network of corporate supporters and the number of organisations who apply to the charity for grants

- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and use them to work with people both internally and externally

- Be able to inspire people with your passion and vision for the charity

- Demonstrate a proven track record and experience of building, developing and managing key relationships

- A proven experience of working with the media to promote fundraising initiatives

- Possess excellent knowledge of major donor/gift giving approaches

- Have excellent organisational and project management skills

- Be able to work on own initiative to ensure delivery of targets

- Have a passion and vision to develop this role with confidence and a sense of humour

- Hold a current, full clean UK driving licence

Location

Currently the Cash for Kids team are working remotely (from home) and this is likely to continue until Q1 2022. At this point (subject to change) we are likely to evolve to a hybrid model of remote/office working. As a regional role access to offices in Birmingham, Nottingham & Stoke-on-Trent will be available (subject to confirmation on our future ways of working model) and travel across the Midlands region will be required.

At Cash for Kids we believe that together we can make great things happen. Our team is driven to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of disadvantaged children and the successful applicant for this role will be key to helping us deliver on that mission.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic team in their search for an experienced individual who can help award-winning organisations in sport, education, social housing and the third sector develop effective fundraising plans and understand how income generation links to their overall strategy.

It's a unique opportunity to use your knowledge of fundraising across multiple disciplines to help organisations be better prepared to diversify their income streams. Broad fundraising experience is required, and particular knowledge in digital fundraising is crucial. As part of the role you will co-create, facilitate and deliver a range of income generation workshops, with a focus on digital fundraising.

The ideal candidate will be an independent and innovative thinker, who enjoys engaging with clients, is proactive in keeping up with the fundraising sector and who is naturally ambitious. Experience of executing digital fundraising campaigns and/or developing digital fundraising strategies is key, with a good general knowledge of fundraising (corporate partnerships, major donors, community fundraising). Excellent account management skills and confidence in presenting to clients is also vital.

If you're an experienced digital fundraiser, looking to join a wonderful team who have a brilliant social culture, then this is the role for you!

Applications are being considered on a rolling basis, so please do get in touch ASAP to not miss out.

Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted with further information.

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.

High Value Fundraising Officer

We’re looking for a flexible, creative and proactive individual with strong written and numerical skills, who can remain calm under pressure and while juggling a multitude of tasks.

In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives.  To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!

Position: High Value Officer

Location: Homebased, U.K nationwide

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: Salary circa £25,000 per annum (inner London weighting £3,299 per annum/pro rata or outer London weighting £1,755 per annum/pro rata may be applied in accordance to where you live)

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 9 August 2021

Interview Date: 18 August 2021

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic interviews may be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Case Creation Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring donors from each of the four teams within the High Value Engagement department (Philanthropy, Trusts & Grants, Bids & Tenders, and Corporate Partnerships) are provided with timely, accurate and compelling information which persuades them to support our work. You will be exposed to the entirety of the Stroke Association’s work and be the “go-to” person in terms of knowing where information is and how to access it with respect to the High Value Engagement department. Your work will help to ensure donors feel well stewarded and appreciated such that they go on to support us further in the future. You will also be deployed, as required and requested by the Senior Case Creation Manager, to any and all of the High Value Engagement Teams to support on specific projects.

About You

You will have experience of writing for external audiences and be comfortable and confident in working with staff at all levels of the organisation.

We are working to build a more diverse organisation: one where we recognise and promote everyone’s individuality with kindness, and where we harness the value and diversity that everyone brings to help deliver our goals. We encourage applications from anyone who wants to be part of that future. And in particular, we would encourage anyone with lived experience of stroke to apply.

You will be asked to submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.

In return…

This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke and to raise stroke awareness in the local population. We offer a host of amazing benefits and flexible working options, with opportunities to progress your career.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there. We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives. Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

Trusts Fundraiser, Foundations Fundraiser, Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser, Fundraising, Partnerships Manager, Fundraising Partnerships, Income Generation, Income Generation, Fundraiser, Engagement, Trusts, Foundations, Supporter Engagement, Marketing, Communications, Music, Arts, Bids, Trusts Officer, Foundations Officer, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising and Communications, Trusts Executive, Trusts and Grants, Senior Trusts, Senior Trusts and Foundations, Trusts and Grants Manager, Trusts and Grants Fundraising, Major Donor, Major Donor Fundraiser, Bids, Bids and Tenders, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Income Generation Manager, High Value, High Value Engagement, High Value Fundraising, Philanthropy,

Events Fundraising Officer

The successful candidate will be part of our award-winning Memory Walk team, which sits within our events team as part of the wider fundraising directorate. As a team, we deliver the organisation’s flagship event programme, Memory Walk, which includes the recruitment, event delivery and stewardship of our supporters. We aim to provide the best possible event experience, to increase sign-ups and income, to ultimately support more people affected by dementia.

Events Fundraising Officer Responsibilities:

We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Events Fundraising Officer who will play a key role in the delivery of the Memory Walk programme. The successful candidate will plan, organise and manage a number of mass participation Memory Walk events across our Autumn and Spring seasons. In addition, this role supports the delivery of Memory Walk project areas, including marketing, stewardship and volunteering, among others.

Events Fundraising Officer Requirements:

We are looking for someone with a background in event delivery, and experience in managing mass participation events. You will be enthusiastic, creative, highly organised and a good negotiator. You will have experience working across a variety of projects and be able to prioritise your workload effectively. You will be a strong relationship builder, both internally and externally, and an excellent communicator. You will be experienced in the recruitment and management of volunteers within an events environment.

About Alzheimer’s Society:

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Position: Event Fundraising Officer
Location: Home Worker (England, Wales and NI)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 35 per week
Salary: £25,806 - £28,181 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience) (+ London Allowance of £3,600 if applicable)

Closing Date: 5th August 2021
Interview Date: w/c 2 August 2021

You may have experience of the following: Events Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Coordinator, Charities, Not for Profit, Fundraiser, Marketing, Business Development, Donor Management, Third Sector, Fundraising Assistant, etc.

Ref: 101 089

This is a seven-month initiative in the first instance with possible extension (secondment will be considered) .

Barnardo's will work in partnership with Birmingham and Solihull Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) to deliver a dynamic local service to support children and young people 0-25 years with a particular focus on 14-25 living with a learning disability , autism or both with the most complex needs who are inpatients or at risk of being admitted to hospital.

Keyworker support will also be extended to the most vulnerable children with a learning disability and/or autism, including those who face multiple vulnerabilities such as looked after and adopted children, and children and young people in transition between services.

The ability to travel throughout the locality to meet the requirements of the role is essential.

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification , Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable) . This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described

Individual Giving Manager

We’re looking for an experienced and driven individual to join the Growth and Acquisition team within Mass Engagement. You will be joining the Stroke Association at an exciting and important stage as it continues to develop, diversify and significantly build its individual donor bases and income.

Position: Supporter Acquisition Manager

Location: Home-based, U.K Nationwide

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: Salary circa £34,700 per annum (inner London weighting £3,299 per annum/pro rata or outer London weighting £1,755 per annum/pro rata may be applied in accordance to where you live)

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 14 August 2021

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic interviews may be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application

The Role

Your significant experience within supporter acquisition will stand you in good stead as you take responsibility for delivering growth and income across the cash, regular giving and lottery programmes and further develop our In Memory offer across multi channels. If you have a proven track record in innovation, recognising and developing key opportunities for new supporter recruitment, then this could be the role for you.

You’ll work closely with colleagues right across to support growth in income and engagement.

About You

We’re looking for someone with key strengths and experience in the following areas:

• Multi-year budget development, planning and forecasting
• Developing and delivering multi-channel, high volume response campaigns / appeals
• Innovation and insight-led product / proposition development /audience personas
• Charity / marketing legislation and regulation

To fulfil the role, you must have the right to work in the U.K

You will be asked to submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.

In return…

This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke and to raise stroke awareness in the local population. The charity offers a host of amazing benefits and flexible working options, with opportunities to progress your career.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.

We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.

We’re working to improve the diversity of our team.  Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.

We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. 

Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!

You may also have experience in areas such as Acquisition, Supporter Acquisition, Supporter Acquisition Manager, Supporter Acquisition Lead, Supporter Acquisition Officer, Insight, Individual Giving, Individual Giving Fundraiser, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Donor Acquisitions, Income Generation, Income Generation Manager, Major Donor, Partnerships, Disability, Charity, Supporter Engagement, Legacy, Legacy and In Memory, In Memory, Legacy and In Memory Manager, In Memory Fundraiser, Legacy Fundraiser, Marketing, Fundraising Marketing, Digital Marketing, Stroke, Charity, Not for Profit.

Research Communications Manager

The Research Communications Manager will lead on developing and delivering a communications strategy to promote the research activity of Alzheimer’s Society to a wide range of lay and professional audiences including donors, influencing audiences and the research community among others. Leading a busy research communications team, you will use your understanding of biomedical science and a keen eye for a good story to develop a sustained presence of strong research content across all our communications channels targeting our priority audiences

Research Communications Manager Responsibilities:

You will develop and maintain key messages and communications plans to ensure that research is well represented in the organisational strategic communications. Many of our research programmes are delivered in partnership, and a key part of the role is to be able to work collaboratively both internally and externally to ensure joint communications deliver a strong message for Alzheimer’s Society.

You will work closely with our research, fundraising and influencing teams to support communications that will help the organisation to achieve its research strategy aims, drive donations and to achieve our research influencing priorities. This will include using owned and external communications channels as well as the media. With media training you will act as a spokesperson on research topics in print and broadcast interviews and will support the research communications teams to respond to media requests.

Research Communications Manager Requirements:

We’re looking for someone uniquely skilled in understanding complex science and working across a wide range of stakeholders to deliver strategic, impactful communications for our different audiences that ultimately will help the organisation to achieve its strategic aims. You will be experienced in leading and supporting others to bring the best out of a high-performing team.

About Alzheimer’s Society:

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Position: Research Communications Manager
Location: Home Worker (England, Wales and NI)
Contract type: Fixed Term - 12 months
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £42,417 - £47,660 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience) (+ London Allowance of £3,600 if applicable)

Closing date: 18 August 2021
Interview date: 1 and 2 September 2021

You may have experience of the following: Research Communications Officer, Communications Officer, Biomedical Sciences, Communications Manager, Dementia, Research Communications, Strategic Communication, Senior Communications Officer, Charity, Third Sector, Not for Profit, etc.

Ref: 101 523

Victim Support are looking for a Area Manager to cover our West Midlands and West Mercia Services.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support is delivering an exciting and innovative service model to support victims of crime in West Midlands and West Mercia. We are looking for a senior manager to lead and oversee the delivery of this service along with specialist support services across the same area.

Working closely with the Offices of the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands and West Mercia, along with other funders in the area, the purpose of this role is to ensure the provision of vital support services for victims of crime in accordance with service contracts.

As Area Manager you will develop and maintain effective relationships and formal partnerships across organisations and with key stakeholders, and promote and develop the services of VS.

You will be part of the senior regional management team and responsible for leading the designated area strategically and ensuring it complies with national service delivery standards and best practice guidelines. You will also represent the charity in an appropriate and professional manner to commissioners, stakeholders, external bodies and the media, whilst acting as a voice for victims to the wider community

Key responsibilities of the role are to ensure the successful delivery of a high quality, efficient and responsive services to victims, the identification of growth and partnership opportunities and building relationships with relevant commissioning bodies and other stakeholders. A focus on team development, and the monitoring of performance and quality are key within the role.

You must have experience of operating at a similar senior management level including responsibility for service development, bidding and/or negotiating for contracts and budgetary and financial control. You will have delivered services in a complex, customer focused organisation and have instigated, managed and successfully implemented change programmes or projects. A proven knowledge of the legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements relevant to a national charity is essential and you must enjoy, and have experience of, planning and working strategically.

Please note that travel across a large area is an essential part of this role and you may be asked to work unsociable hours on occasion.

This role attracts a Contract Value allowance as reflected in the above salary description. The allowance is awarded to Area Managers who's contract value exceeds a certain amount. The rate of the allowance will be reviewed regularly in line with contract value and can be added to or removed as appropriate.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a national charity where you can drive change and improvement and directly contribute towards achieving the VS vision to champion the interests of victims and provide high-quality services.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 28 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans, and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as A and Essentials. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

VS are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Location: Any of our UK Trust offices

This is a fantastic opportunity for an accomplished delivery manager to join The Prince’s Trust, leading the work of our Operations Systems team.

Making an impact on young people is at the heart of what we do. Your role will help our technology team effectively deliver change, ensuring our frontline teams have access to systems that meet their needs and are as efficient and effective as possible. We have an exciting transformation agenda ahead of us and need the support of an exceptional delivery manager, as maternity leave cover, to make things happen!

Most importantly you must believe in The Trust’s work, live our company values and fit in with our team’s positive, supportive and collaborative culture.

What you will do:

• Plan, manage and assume overall accountability for the delivery and ongoing optimisation of a number of delivery streams across the Trust’s operational systems including both continuous improvement and major change initiatives
• Work with senior colleagues in Technology and across the organisation to facilitate the solution design process to ensure that project requests can be effectively scoped, budgeted and signed off
• Take a hands-on role in leading the full delivery lifecycle; leading and demonstrating through actions and coaching what good practice looks like.

What we need from you:

• Excellent project delivery skills, with experience of scrum-based delivery – we have adopted and fully embedded scrum, so you will need to lead and continuously improve these ways of working
• Strong ability to bring control and order to ambiguity, enjoying the challenge of overcoming problems due to a desire to continually improve the way things are done
• Experience leading the work of business analysis and test teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

For more information and to apply, please go to our website.

To be considered, you will need to add your CV and a covering statement as to how your experience fits the role criteria. We are currently receiving high volumes of applications, so we urge you to complete a supporting statement, otherwise, your application could be unsuccessful. We are advertising two Delivery Manager roles at the moment for two different teams. Please feel free to apply for both if you are interested in both and use your cover letter to explain any preferences.

About the Role

It is an exciting time to be joining St John Ambulance as we introduce this new opportunity. We are looking for 8 x Volunteering Delivery Managers to work in our regions across England.

You will work alongside multi-disciplinary teams of both staff and volunteer leaders to grow our volunteer offer, ensure our volunteers have the best experience and drive improvement so we can enable and serve our communities. Each Region is made up of a number of Districts – you will be an integral part of both the Regional and District Leadership Teams shaping the way in which our people volunteer across a number of activities, including but not limited to NHS operational support which currently includes vaccinators and hospital volunteering, event first aid, fundraising, community advocacy and services and with our young people. You will also act as the conduit between those regional teams and the wider organisation including our County Priory Groups, Fellowship and County Presidents.

There are 8 roles in total but can be based in any of the following locations, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Lancaster, Carlise, Birmingham, Worcester, Derby, Nottingham, Chesterfield, Norwich, Chelmsford, Stevenage, London, Oxford, Ashford, Brighton, Poole, Bristol, Exeter and Truro. 

Travelling throughout the region is required but home working is a possibilty for some of the time. 

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

About You

We are looking for dynamic, personable and energetic people who can drive collaboration and effectively influence across multiple teams. You will be a team player who is able to role model our HEART values and be compassionate. You will have resilience, a sense of purpose and a passion for volunteering.

About Us

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, providing first aid, keeping people safe at events and working alongside the NHS in response to 999 calls.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people learn how to save a life through our training, education and youth programmes.

Over the next decade, we have bold ambitions to help transform out-of-hospital care, having a positive impact on the people we treat and the communities we serve.

We are a team of 1,600 employees and 18,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through first aid.

You will receive:

• Competitive salary & pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health and Wellbeing portal - access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts – you’ll have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym memberships, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping.

Interview Date: TBC - September

Application Review Date: 25th August 2021

We may review applications before the Application Review Date, however, if you apply after the Application Review Date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, so are particularly interested in applications from women, trans and non-binary people, as well as those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and those with different accessibility needs.

Please note, St John Ambulance does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only. Any speculative CVs submitted without invitation will not be considered