We are looking to appoint an experienced person to our finance team to assist the Finance Manager in the day to day financial management of the Charity and to take the lead in providing financial support services to our partner organisations.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Specific tasks will include but will not be limited to:

• Overseeing the financial accounting aspects of the organisation including payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, petty cash, fixed assets, banking etc.
• Assisting in the annual budget setting exercise and the production of monthly management accounts and forecasts
• Providing support to the managers of our varied departments and Social Enterprise businesses.
• Assisting in the production of the statutory accounts and filings with the Charity Commission and Companies House
• Preparing cash flow reports and associated monitoring.
• Taking responsibility for the accounting services provided to partner organisations.
• Planning, organising and managing own workload to ensure your contribution to the organisations financial reporting processes is achieved in a timely and accurate manner 
• Using office computer software including Microsoft Office and QuickBooks
• Any other duties deemed necessary by the Line Manager

Personal Specification

Values

• Commitment, understanding and living of Jericho’s five values: Respect, Equality, Love, Integrity and Excellence

Skills and Experience

• Excellent administrative skills
• Experience of working in a finance department
• Good communication and listening
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to work accurately and with good attention to detail
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Strong IT skills with extensive experience of Excel, Word and Outlook
• Awareness of the importance of confidentiality

Additional Consideration Will Be Given For The Following

• An appreciation of the Christian ethos of the organisation
• Experience of working in a multi-ethnic, multi- faith setting
• A recognised finance qualification
• Experience of the QuickBooks Finance Management System
• Experience of producing charity accounts

To Apply

Please email your CV and covering letter. The covering letter must include:

• Where you heard about the job vacancy
• Why you want to be considered for the role
• How you meet the criteria outlined in the personal specification

Closing Date: 5pm on the 27th June 2021 

Interview Date: 1st July 2021

Business Manager

If you are looking to lead the delivery of a new digital product and looking for your next career move then we’d love to hear from you. This is a leading and exciting role working alongside our client’s team of policy and technical experts to provide services to a wide range of practitioners in the public sector.

They’re looking to recruit a creative and innovative business manager to work with their team of respected financial management experts.

They’ll help you to develop your knowledge of key aspects of public financial management. In return, you’ll have the opportunity immediately to be part of an exciting period of change where they modernise their technical support to members and customers while maintaining existing support.

You’ll also get the chance to apply your expertise to their new products and services, developing the proposition both from a content and commercial perspective.

You may have some experience of public sector finance but more importantly, your values will be consistent with the core values of managing public money well. You’ll have a willingness to work as part of a team and be ready to contribute towards providing the best possible service in a changing environment.

Business Manager Responsibilities:

• Leading a team to provide high quality public financial management practitioner support.
• Regular contact with their subscribers and stakeholders, responding to complex enquiries and monitoring the technical landscape.
• Managing a product in a commercially competitive environment.

Business Manager Requirements:

• Have experience of working with digital products and services.
• Be willing to learn about the global and UK challenges facing public sector finance.
• Be effective at working independently, developing relationships, possess practical 'hands on' approach, together with excellent communication skills.

About our client:

They are a UK-based international accountancy membership and standard-setting body. They are the only such body globally dedicated to public financial management.

They believe that improving public services is the key to changing lives for the better and that good public financial management is central to achieving this ambition.

Their educational and advisory services support their members, students and other public finance professionals throughout their careers – helping them add value to their teams and the organisations for which they work.

Through their work, they help ensure public money is raised and spent with the highest degree of openness.

They are committed to making a real difference to the world we live in.

Location: Flexible. Our client is a forward looking organisation and is presently developing a modern and progressive approach to flexible working. The location for the role will be dual location at both home and at a designated office.

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 36 per week

Salary: up to £65,000

Benefits:

• 36 hour working week (normally between the hours of 9.00 am to 5.00 pm) within a flexible framework
• 25 days annual leave
• Up to 10% employer's pension contribution
• Season ticket loans
• Employee Assistance Helpline
• Exclusive employee discount and rewards at many major brands including health & well-being, retail, restaurants and mobile technology providers

Closing date for applications: 22nd June, 2021

Please note we may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received.

Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

You may have experience of the following: Business Manager, Operations Manager, Digital Manager, Digital Product Manager, Product Management, Commercial Manager, Support Manager, Technical Support Manager, etc.

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o you want a rewarding career where you can really make a difference?

Are you an experienced Quality manager looking to work for a leading mental health charity?

If so, you may be the person we are looking for

We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Support Manager to join our established and friendly Quality team. You will join us on a permanent contract working full time, 35 hours per week with agile working. You will be covering the Midlands region and will be required to travel nationally.

Our Quality and Service Support Team deliver internal quality assurance and service improvement support to established services and provide quality and service implementation Support for new Rethink services.

In everything we do, we seek to demonstrate our values: Passion, Commitment, Openness, Hope, Expertise, Equity and Understanding. If these values resonate with you, we would love to hear from you.

What will you be doing?

• Routinely carry out quality audits and where required deliver quality improvement management support to Rethink Mental Illness services
• Responsible for contributing to development of Rethink Mental Illness audit methods aligned with best practice in each service type and I carry out audits across our service portfolio
• Support the Quality Manager to prepare and present reports and documentation relating to service quality and performance for IGOG, ODG and other stakeholders
• Work with colleagues in Business Development and Services to plan and support service implementation plans for new contracts and support successful implementation of new services
• Work collaboratively with external organisations, internal colleagues and with people who use our services to identify best practice and contribute to design of service improvement activity
• Work as part of the Quality Team to support CQC registered services in preparing for and responding to CQC inspections

Do you have what we are looking for?

• Role model Rethink Mental Illness values in all of my work and support colleagues to do the same; using coaching and constructive challenge to support a consistent high-quality approach to working with people using our service
• Have good all-round management skills, with experience in an operational and/or quality role in social care and/or NHS settings
• Have experience of quality management and using multiple data sources to identify performance / quality issues and solutions
• Have experience of contributing to reviewing and changing systems, policies and processes and can identify how I can support effective implementation of these
• Have a track record in contributing to service improvement and of achieving sustainable results across multiple service types in Health & Social Care

The safety and wellbeing of our service users and colleagues is our first priority, which is why it is now a condition of employment for anyone joining us that they have either had the recommended Covid-19 vaccine or agree to have it when offered by the NHS. You can find more information on our approach and why we have made this important decision in our attached Covid-19 vaccination information document.

What will you receive?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your abilities with the chance to make a real difference every day. In addition, you will have excellent development opportunities including funded training, career development and a range e-learning courses. You will also receive:  

• Salary of £25,690.03 to £28,879.59 per anum
• Annual increments up to the top of the band
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance and employee assistance programme
• 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days plus bank holidays
• Your "Rethink Day" - 1 day’s additional leave (pro rata) on your Birthday
• Eyecare vouchers
• Flexible working  

Don’t just change jobs, change lives!.

Just a couple of final things,

 We welcome applications from everyone, applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning+ (LGBTQ+), people with a disability, or those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are actively encouraged to apply. We are proud to have also been awarded Disability Confident employer status. We have an ambition of becoming an anti-racist organisation and we recognise there is more to do in ensuring our recruitment is fair and inclusive, which is why we are recruiting new roles in helping us to achieve this. Please be mindful that we may need to close adverts early if we receive a high volume of applications, we therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If a shortened closing date has a significant impact on your ability to apply, please let us know.

Relate Birmingham is looking for a well-organised and resourceful manager to run the day to day work of the main office and satellite centres, co-ordinate the delivery of counselling and other services and manage the appointments and admin team, so targets are met and an excellent client experience is achieved.  You’ll ensure we provide a welcoming environment, maintain effective administrative, financial and reporting systems and liaise regularly with clients, staff and other agencies.  You’ll help us implement new initiatives and bring our systems and processes up to date.

During the pandemic we closed down our centres and all our work has been delivered remotely via webcam and phone.  It’s been a challenging time, with many changes.  Our services are needed now more than ever, and we are ready to start building our team, opening our centres and setting up new services.

This new role is a key part of these plans.  Initially it will have a very hands-on, operational brief but there is significant opportunity for development as the organisation grows.  The priorities will be to recruit and train new admin staff, re-open our centres, and move to a blend of online and face to face counselling, supported by updated policies and procedures and the implementation of new online appointments and case management systems. 

The ideal candidate will have relevant experience, preferably in a service delivery or client focussed setting, excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills.  You’ll have staff management experience and be able lead and develop a team working at different sites.  You take a proactive approach to managing change and enjoy a broad and varied role, working as part of a small management team who are passionate about what we do.

Based at our Birmingham office, the role is full time and will require some flexibility in working hours to meet service needs, including evening cover and working at other centres or locations from time to time.

Relate Birmingham is an independent charity and member of the Relate Federation.  We operate across the West Midlands and South Staffordshire, providing a range of relationship support services including counselling, groups, family mediation and education and training to help people have better relationships and happier, healthier lives. 

The Play House, Theatre in Education company has been helping schools bring the awe and wonder of the world into their classrooms for 35 years. We work in over fifty schools a year with our touring programme of workshops which bring the curriculum to life for children aged 3-11 and beyond. The Play House also creates bespoke projects for schools, offer Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for teachers and work with a range of partners to put drama and imagination at the heart of the learning experience for children. 

The Play House’s mission is to:

Inspire children and young people to make sense of the world they live in through the arts.

It is our ambition to engage participants in a creative and imaginative process that will be both unique and memorable and that will stimulate enquiry and learning within the fictional worlds we create.

The company was formed by Steve Ball in 1986 visiting schools with a wheelbarrow of props. Originally based at St. Pauls Community Development Trust in Balsall Heath The Play House has grown to tour schools across Birmingham and engage up to 15,000 children and young people each year primarily through our school’s touring programme. The Play House also delivers long-term bespoke projects in schools with partners such as University of Birmingham and The Royal Academy of Engineering to support children’s learning and aspirations.

The company is now led by Juliet Fry, Artistic Director, and Laura Killeen, General Manager. 

The Play House employs 3 part-time staff: 

Juliet Fry – Artistic Director (4 days a week)

Laura Killeen – General Manager (3 days a week)

Malcolm Jennings – Teacher Actor (4 days a week)

The Play House works with a range of freelancers to support the company’s delivery.

 

Over the next 3 years The Play House has ambitious plans to:

• Strengthen the company’s resilience through diverse income streams.

• Create new and relevant work for our School’s Touring Programme.

• To expand the core team and range of freelancers we work with in line with the company’s strategic artistic, audience development and diversity & equality aims.

• Develop new and wider partnerships to showcase The Play House’s work in new and relevant settings.

• To truly reflect the demographic of Birmingham and the diverse experiences of the people of Birmingham.

The Play House currently has office space at Birmingham Repertory Theatre. The Play House is a separate organisation from Birmingham Repertory Theatre and uses the venue as a space to rehearse and as an office working environment. The Play House recognises that recent decisions made by Birmingham Repertory Theatre and the use of their space has alienated some communities in Birmingham who once felt safe in the venue. We do not want this to create a barrier to anyone who may wish to apply for the Business Development Manager role, if required we would explore alternative office working arrangements with the successful applicant. During the COVID-19 pandemic the company has adopted flexible ways of working such as remote working and working from other organisation’s spaces.

About the role

Job Title: Business Development Manager.

Reporting to: General Manager.

Salary: £16,200 per annum (equivalent to a full-time salary of £27,000).

Work schedule: 22.5 hours per week, based over 3 days. Normal office hours are 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some hours outside of office hours may be required, for which overtime is not paid but TOIL (Time Off In Lieu) can be taken.

Employment type: 18 month fixed-term contract with possibility to become permanent.

Probationary period: 6 months.

Holiday allowance: 24 days in each leave year including all Bank and Public Holidays normally observed in England and Wales.

Location: The Play House (B’ham) Ltd. 

Remote working (in line with COVID-19 restrictions) and/or Birmingham Repertory Theatre (if required an alternative working space can be explored).

Job closing date: Wednesday 28th July 2021, 12 p.m. 

Interview date w/c: Interview date is yet to be confirmed.

As a newly-defined role, and as part of The Play House’s growth, we are seeking an ambitious, focused, truly exceptional and dynamic Business Development Manager to work alongside the Artistic Director and General Manager to drive the Company forward during the next phase of its development. As a new role we will work with the successful candidate to shape the role around the critical needs of the organisation, individual circumstances and the skills of the successful applicant.

Main objective: To implement The Play House’s business strategy in line, with the Business Plan, and contribute to growth and sustainability. 

Key tasks:

1. Analyse existing products, customers and markets and identify opportunities for growth. 

2. Research new markets and opportunities and develop strategies for pursuing.

3. Undertake face-to-face meetings with schools and other partners to develop new business leads.

4. Generate leads and coordinate with Play House colleagues across the sales process.

5. Assist in managing and identifying potential sales to achieve target outcomes and values, in line with the business plan and annual budgets.

6. Contribute to budgeting and forecasting, as required.

7. Maintain The Play House’s school booking system.

8. Establish systems and monitor sector news/media content/trade events to identify new potential relationships and market opportunities.

9. Contribute to and attend events and other relevant networking opportunities to promote the portfolio, inviting relevant clients where appropriate.

10. Produce regular briefings/reports and meet with Play House colleagues and Trustees as necessary to share information and plan future activities.

11. Follow internal systems and processes to ensure efficient recording and sharing of information.

Person specification:

Essential:

• Understanding of the context in which schools operate, including priorities. 

• Confidence in contract and fee negotiation. 

• Confidence to act as a public representative of the company. 

• Confidence in setting up and attending face-to-face meetings with schools and relevant partners to discuss the company’s work and activity.

• Excellent understanding of and commitment to safeguarding policy and implementation. 

• Excellent communication skills. 

• A practical problem solver with a can-do attitude. 

• A commitment to your own professional development.

• Strategic thinking. 

• Sound financial management skills, including planning and budgeting. 

• Leading and managing projects, including problem solving. 

• Monitoring and evaluating projects. 

• Demonstrable ability to build and maintain excellent professional relationships. 

• Working as both a leader and a member of a team. 

• Able to develop strategies in order to manage multiple demands on time and to prioritise in a busy environment.

• Working independently, being self-motivated and taking initiative.

Desirable:

• An interest in the arts.

• Issuing contracts and ensuring contractual terms are met. 

• Managing freelance staff. 

• Supporting the General Manager with applications to and managing charitable funding. 

• Managing relationships with individual donors. 

• Developing relevant partnerships. 

• Experience of Arts Council England priorities in relation to children & young people. 

• Experience of working for a not-for-profit or charitable organisation. 

• Knowledge of HR policy and procedures. 

• Knowledge of ITC contracts. 

• Knowledge of equal opportunities legislation and good practice around equality planning. 

• Knowledge of using a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system.

• Knowledge of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) legislation.

The Theatre Industry is disproportionately represented by people who are white, able-bodied and from a narrow range of socio-economic backgrounds. The Play House is on a journey to change this and we seek to encourage applications from those who are currently under-represented in the Theatre Industry.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of those working in and for our organisation, in whatever capacity. We believe that inviting and supporting applications from people with a diverse range of backgrounds, identities and life experiences strengthens and enriches the work that we do.

To apply: If you are interested in applying, please submit a CV and cover letter (no longer than 2 sides) or video or audio file (no longer than 5 minutes).

Would you like to work for a leading mental health charity?

Do you want a rewarding career where you can really make a difference?

If yes, join us here at Rethink Mental Illness.

We have Due to growth we have an exciting opportunity within our Business Development Team where you will join our friendly and inspiring team as a Business Development Manager. Your role will be a permanent position working full time, 35 hours per week with Agile working.

Our Business Development team sits within the Operations Directorate and works closely with colleagues to develop and grow our core activities which enable the Charity to deliver high quality mental health care and support to people when they need it and ensure we can help more people through our wider work.  

Who are we?

We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”

What will you be doing?

As Business Development Manager, you will work collaboratively with colleagues across the charity to develop winning tenders and proposals which further the delivery of Rethink Mental Illness’ strategy.

• Write high-quality tender submissions/proposals that clearly articulate Rethink Mental Illness’ offer, meet commissioners and funders’ requirements; and lead to success in winning and retaining contracts
• Lead the initial modelling of budgets, activity and staffing assumptions to develop service models and solutions with input from colleagues, working with Finance and HR colleagues to finalise these ahead of submission
• Think critically and write to the highest standard, producing high quality and engaging tenders/proposals utilising the experience and expertise of colleagues
• Manage the end-to-end bid development process in accordance with internal quality and governance protocols
• Accurately interpret all tender documentation and/or briefs, to produce a forensic review informing bid/no bid decisions and to identify and develop the best compliant response, sharing findings with and making recommendations to colleagues involved in the submission
• Work with the Co-Production, Involvement, and Evidence & Impact teams to promote involvement of individuals with lived experience.
• Support the team’s systems and process, including the bid library and  analysis of outcome feedback and application of lessons learnt for continuous improvement.

Do you have what we are looking for?

• Demonstratable track record in generating income though writing successful competitive bids
• Have a relevant degree or equivalent experience / evidence a commitment to personal and career development relevant to the post
• Ability to analyse complex tender documents to understand commissioner needs
• Ability to construct budgets and have maths skills.
• Ideally, we would like you to have some experience or understanding of Mental Health, charity  industry, or health and social care sector

What will you receive?

• Positive and supportive working environments - We have a highly supportive working environment in which managers are challenging and supporting in equal measures.
• Positive work-life balance – Flexible working opportunities and support from our employee assistance programme.
• A competitive salary and pension scheme – We pay all employees the Real Living Wage and  benchmark our against our competitors. Annual increments to the top of the payscale.
• Strong management - A strong performance management culture is embedded across the organisation.
• A fantastic learning and development offer - A clearly set out and accessible learning and development pathway, offering an extensive range of training and learning opportunities is accessible for all. This includes funding for post qualifying courses.

The safety and wellbeing of our service users and colleagues is our first priority, which is why it is now a condition of employment for anyone joining us that they have either had the recommended Covid-19 vaccine or agree to have it when offered by the NHS. You can find more information on our approach and why we have made this important decision in our attached Covid-19 vaccination information document.

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your abilities with the opportunity to make a real difference every day. In addition, you will have excellent development opportunities including funded training, career development and a range e-learning courses. You will also receive:  

• Salary of £35,734.46 to £39,295  London salary of £38,390.57 to £41,941.49
• Annual Increments to the top of the spine
• Flexible working opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance and employee assistance programme
• 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days plus bank holidays  
• Your "Rethink Day" - 1 day’s additional leave (pro rata) on your Birthday
• Eyecare vouchers

Job Description

Job Title: Fundraising and Impact Manager

Salary Band: £27,588-£30,293

Fixed Term: 12-month initial contract

Location: Coventry

Hours of Work: 40 per week

The Positive Youth Foundation is a Coventry-based charity, established to support young people to achieve their full potential. We have a long-standing track record of developing services for young people, in particular, those who find themselves in challenging circumstances.

Job Purpose:

Our organisation has seen steady growth over the years, and to facilitate this further, we have an exciting new role within the leadership team. The successful candidate has a unique opportunity to lead on the implementation of our fundraising strategy and associated impact measurement work. Reporting to the Executive Director, they will support an established management team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Lead on an ambitious Grants, Trusts, CSR and Philanthropic investment strategy.

2. To advise the management team and lead on applications for funds from a range of relevant bodies to impact on positive outcomes for young people.

3. Support compliance of contracts and agreements across the organisations business.

4. To deliver effective impact measurement processes to inform funders of outcomes as well as influence strategic decisions of PYF.

5. To possess the relevant commitment to be able to involve young people in decisions.

All duties and responsibilities must be carried out with due regard to PYF’s Policies and Procedures.

Person Specification

Area Description

Knowledge:

Knowledge of fundraising within a social enterprise, charity or CIC (or similar) environment, designed to meet social outcomes. Knowledge of relevant local, regional and national sources of grant and unrestricted funding. Knowledge and awareness of issues affecting young people who find themselves living in challenging circumstances. Knowledge of compliance matters in relation to grant-related and other funding arrangements. Knowledge of how to design and utilise data capture processes, and use data to influence decision making and strategy developments.

Skills and Abilities:

To be forward thinking/non-conventional in your approach to fundraising. To be able to consult and involve young people and relevant partners to get their feedback which will help them to be involved decisions. To manage a comprehensive workload of funding applications and associated compliance measures. Ability to engage with a variety of professional sector groups, including funders and corporate bodies. Ability to design and implement a successful inward investment strategy designed to maximise resources for social outcomes. Ability to respond effectively and quickly to competing work priorities. Ability to work within and contribute towards a team approach.

Experience and Education:

Educated to degree level or with an equivalent/relevant proven track record in fundraising. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of relevant sector experience, attracting individual investments of around £100k-£250k.

Safeguarding

PYF puts safeguarding at the forefront of all its activities. The successful applicant will demonstrate their firm commitment to effective safeguarding practises and high professional standards around all safeguarding issues. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

Equal Opportunities

PYF are fully committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff or users of its services, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability or offending background. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records.

Investor Relations Manager – 12 month Maternity Cover

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 unit on a fixed-term, maternity cover contract. This is a critical role within Reall as it leads and develops our relationship with The Swedish International Development Co-operation Agency (Sida).  Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and Investor Relations, this role will work closely with the Leadership and Executive teams and will work with the entire organisation to ensure delivery of our contractual obligations with Sida. The role will lead on reporting and meetings with the donor.

In addition, the role will lead on fundraising initiatives as directed by the Head of Fundraising.

Full details are in the job description and person specification, which are available by clicking 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 adverse.  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.

Closing date is Friday 25th June, although we may shortlist and interview candidates ahead of this, so early application is encouraged.

Partnerships Manager Healthcare

We’re looking for a dynamic business development professional with experience of selling sponsorship and exhibition opportunities to secure sponsorship from healthcare companies which want to engage with stroke healthcare professionals.

Position: Healthcare Industry Partnerships Manager

Location: Homebased, U.K nationwide

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: Salary circa £37,000 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: This is a fixed term maternity cover until 31 July 2022

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: 23 July 2021

Interview Date: Week commencing 26 July 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 Head of Corporate Partnerships, the Healthcare Industry Partnerships Manager will take the lead in the planning of sponsorship and exhibition opportunities at the Stroke Association. Significant amongst these is the annual UK Stroke Forum, which is the largest multidisciplinary stroke event in the UK, regularly attracting over 1,400 delegates from across the stroke care pathway, from healthcare professionals to technology companies, researchers to pharmaceutical companies

These events take place at specific times of year. At other times, you will be responsible for developing and selling sponsorship collateral more broadly as well as additional products such as employee fundraising, corporate donations, etc. Where there is potential for greater engagement with your prospects and partners, you will work closely with the Head of Corporate to explore strategic partnerships and/or maximise the relationship in the appropriate way.

Key responsibilities will include:

• To work with colleagues in relevant departments, including the Events Team and the Corporate Partnerships Team, to plan and create sponsorship packages, including costs and the details of our offer for the UK Stroke Forum, other conferences and events and collateral such as publications
• To work closely with the Events team to deliver the UK Stroke Forum exhibition including onsite delivery, customer service to clients and creating floor layout plans.
• To research companies from a variety of relevant sectors and develop a targeted list of potential sponsors and exhibitors for the UK Stroke Forum, other conferences and events, plus additional sponsorship products
• To support the delivery of events and conferences through on-site exhibition management, managing the relationship with sponsors and exhibitors before, during and after the event/conference, and ensuring delivery against the sponsors’ contracts.
• To secure sponsorship and exhibitors for all these events in line with target and budgetary requirements of the event and to deadline

About You

As Healthcare Industry Partnerships Manager, you will think commercially and creatively about exhibitors and business sectors, researching companies and securing partners relevant to stroke whilst also engaging a diverse cross section of appropriate businesses to support each event. The ability to sell space is vital to success. You must have energy and enthusiasm and enjoy the challenging but rewarding nature of being part of the UK’s leading stroke conferences.

You will have a proven track record of:

• Developing sponsorship packages and selling sponsorship packages, including cold calling, negotiation and closing deals
• Experience of developing exhibitions and selling in exhibition spaces and ideally of working in a healthcare exhibition arena
• High quality relationship/client account management 
• Meeting demanding income targets
• Working to deadlines, sometimes with tight turnaround times
• Organising and prioritising your own workload
• Experience of Working with the healthcare sector would be desirable, ideally with knowledge of pharmaceutical and healthcare sector’s codes of practice and how the industry operates

Please note that this is a home based role with a requirement to work in one of our Stroke Association hubs on an adhoc basis.

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.

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Trusts and Grants Manager

We’re looking for an excellent trusts and grants writer with great communication skills to join our High Value Engagement team.

Position: Trusts and Grants Manager

Location: Homebased, U.K nationwide

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: Salary circa £35,000 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: 19 July 2021

Interview Date: 26 July 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 Trusts and Grants Manager, you’ll have an ability to synthesise large quantities of information and to convey complex ideas articulately, both verbally and in writing. Focussing on funders with the potential to give upwards of £50,000 per annum whilst maintaining a small portfolio of <£50,000 trusts too, you’ll develop and maintain relationships with, and secure funds from a portfolio of loyal and prospective trust and grants funders.

About You

As Trusts and Grants Manager, you will have an eye for detail and a strong adherence to deadlines along with your proven record of successful trusts and grants fundraising.

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.

You may also have experience in areas such as 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, Stroke.

Salary: £33,000 - £38,000 (Regional salary weighting may apply)

Ref: 21520

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 per week

Location:This role will be working across CPA 1 - Central England - Geographical areas include: Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire, Staffordshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Herefordshire & Worcestershire

Home based with the potential to do some face-to-face activity post COVID-19

The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible and that support should reflect their individual needs.

To help us in this mission we are looking to expand our employability services Work and Health Programme Job Entry: Targeted Support (WHP/JETS) and looking for Employer Account Managers.

Reporting directly to the Regional Employer Manager, the Employer Account Manager WHP-JETS role is responsible for winning, developing and retaining key employer partnerships to support the contractual requirements of the WHP-JETS programme.

You will work in conjunction with Operational teams to provide employer relationship management to drive performance objectives, deliver sales tools, manage accounts, support recruitment initiatives, and drive employment outcomes for participants.

Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.

The ideal candidate must have an understanding of the local and regional labour market and employment issues within one of two geographical areas – Central England and Home Counties and able to maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of the benefit system and entitlements.

The ideal candidate will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we support at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Enhanced Pension Scheme after 6 months
• Life Assurance x 3 of your salary
• Enhanced annual leave

For further information and to apply online, please click the Apply on Website button quoting the reference number 21520.

Closing date: 30th June 2021.

Shaw Trust is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity and inclusion. We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessibility requirements and would like information in a different format please contact our HR Service Centre to make alternative arrangements.

Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Community Partnership Manager (Housing / Community Safety / Neighbourhoods)

£32,496.75 per annum

Birmingham

12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Full Time - 37hrs per week

Our client is working in partnership with Birmingham City Council and the West Midland Police & Crime Commission. They have been successful in securing Safer Streets Funding from the Home Office for a targeted area within Stockland Green in North Birmingham. This will enable investment in target hardening improvements such as better street lighting and CCTV alongside wider community safety improvements for residents alongside an ambitious and intensive programme of community development. 

Already a deprived neighbourhood, as categorised by the 2019 Index of Multiple of Deprivation, the area is characterised by a significant concentration of vulnerable resident’s living in houses in multiple occupation / exempt accommodation with significant support needs. West Midlands Police have characterised the area as one of their six impact areas with over a 100 crimes a day being reported on a daily basis in 2019. 

Despite the significant challenges there is a sense of optimism amongst partners and the community with a new ward forum soon to consult on a new neighbourhood plan and the amazing volunteering endeavour of Stockland Green Action Group, Friends of Brookvale Park and Highcroft Committee. 

This funding is an opportunity to build on this and bring tangible results for the community as part of a wider plan to recover Stockland Green. Working in the Partnerships Team in the Pioneer Group, engaging with local partners and community organisations this is a chance to make a difference.

Closing Date Friday 2nd July 20201 - Noon

Youth Offending ETE Case Manager (School Age)

Location: Birmingham - West Midlands

Job ID: 2021-4321

Type of Contract: Permanent 

Contracted Hours Per Week: 37.5

Salary Range (pro rata if part time): CGL points 23 to 28 (£23,218.59 - £26,983.44)

Overview

Do you have a passion for helping school young people reach their potential? Do you have a track record of motivating young people with low confidence, trust issues and motivation? Do you have experience of working with young people within the criminal justice system? Do you have experience of helping young people find education, training or employment? If yes, we would love to hear from you.

The post holder is to ensure effective case management and coordination of all aspects of securing and maintaining a young person’s ETE placement: writing reports, attending school meetings, organising alternative provision, advocating on the young person’s behalf with schools and ETE provision, supporting young people to gain and sustain ETE placements.

The post receives referrals from Birmingham Youth Offending Team. It requires the CGL youth offending case manager to provide intensive mentoring support, motivation, knowledge, and expertise. To source and deliver a range of engagement strategies to support service users in one to one or group settings: cooking, arts, games, sports, music, workbooks

Responsibilities

We are looking for a new Youth Offending ETE Case Manager to work with mainly school age young people (11-16) known to BirminghamYouth Offending Team.You will be working as part of a multi disciplinary team of YOT case managers, social workers, drug workers, police officers, mental health specialists, amongst others.

Young people will be referred to you by the YOT case manager because they are not in education, training or employment (NEET),  they are at risk of becoming NEET or because they are due for release from custody. You will engage a range of engagement strategies to build a professional relationship with the young person and have an ability to motivate and inspire young people to lead healthier and safer lives. 

Closing Date: 30/6/2021

Interview Date: 13/7/2021

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

If you have any questions or concerns on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work. If you have any feedback on our recruitment processes (good or bad) we’d love to hear from you so that we can make sure they are fair and we attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.

The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.

Senior Philanthropy Manager

We’re looking for someone with drive, ambition and excellent relationship management skills to grow our major donor programme.

Position: Senior Philanthropy Manager

Location: Homebased, U.K Nationwide

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: Salary circa £44,000 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: 19 July 2021

Interview Date: 27 July 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 Head of Philanthropy, Trusts and Statutory, you will build on existing success and grow income from major donors. An expert in your field, you’ll personally develop and manage relationships with major donors, growing the pipeline. You’ll have the support of the Head, plus High Value Officers who support all High Value teams to achieve this.

About You

You’ll have experience of securing significant gifts from major donors and of nurturing and developing relationships in this field. You’ll be a creative and innovative thinker with a flair for identifying supporters’ motivations and finding and articulating the synergy between those motivations and the work we do

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.

You may also have experience in areas such as Philanthropy Manager, Development Manager, Major Donor Fundraiser, Philanthropy Team Manager, Fundraising Partnerships Manager, Philanthropy and Partnerships, Fundraising Manager, Major Gifts Fundraiser, Trusts and Major Gifts Fundraising, Charity, Senior Fundraising Manger, Senior Philanthropy Fundraising Manager, Trusts and Fundraising, Trusts and Fundraising Manager.