Development Manager - Sport

Circa £32,000 per annum

Loughborough, Leicestershire

This is an incredible opportunity to use your background in sports development, events or education support to create a world leading sport system that reaches, inspires and engages all young people – whatever their age or ability.

As Development Manager within the Youth Sport Trust, you will help achieve this for a high-profile programme by providing leadership, expert knowledge, creativity and direction to the development of young people at any level of sport. You will work to understand the needs of a diverse range of young people as well as the latest domestic and global models and practice on removing barriers to sport for youth groups, especially in relation to competition and multi-sport environments. You will maintain and build credibility with local and national agencies to ensure stage appropriate environments and activities are provided for all young people. You will also work with colleagues and external bodies to develop profile, relationships and connectivity with other work areas. You will oversee programme communications within YST and with key external partners and stakeholders too. Critical, will be the ability to control budgets, monitor and evaluate programme performance and identify areas for improvement.

Much of your success will depend on you having experience in a relevant sector, such as sports development, events and education, coupled with a strong understanding of participation, competition and talent pathways. You will have a track record of providing high level development support and thought leadership to sport/education organisations too. Knowledge of the latest developments in national and regional sports strategy is a must, as well as current education and policy trends. Experience of delivering and directing large scale national events would be an advantage.

Your technical skills will be complemented by the ability to express yourself persuasively in speech and writing and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will also be the sort of person who is comfortable monitoring and evaluating performance as well as creating and implementing initiatives to deliver programme improvements.

The Youth Sport Trust is a passionate and forward-thinking charity full of committed professionals.  As a member of the team we guarantee you will feel very much part of our mission and will experience fun, challenge and fulfilment in your role.

In return you will get to join a dynamic and energetic charity passionate about improving young people’s lives where all staff are given the opportunity to engage in the leadership and direction of the organisation. Our values of trust, responsibility, integrity and partnership working underpin everything we do and we pride ourselves on a work culture which fosters innovation, creativity and personal passion.  All staff are encouraged to engage in physical activity with opportunities put on every lunchtime and free yoga sessions. Benefits include generous annual leave entitlement, health cash plan, employee assistance programme and volunteering days. In 2018 we were ranked one of the best places to work in the UK by the Sunday Times Top 100 Not for Profit Companies to Work For list.

If you possess all these attributes and share our passionate belief in the benefits of sport for young people, please go to our website via the link and complete an online application.

The Youth Sport Trust believes that diversity drives excellence and that representation is important. The Trust therefore positively welcomes and seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. 

Please note that this position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Closing date: 10am on 9 March 2020

Interview date: 16 March 2020 in Loughborough

Registered charity number: 1086915

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

We are looking for a confident and ambitious fundraiser to join our regional community team. The successful candidate will take ownership of fundraising activity across the East Midlands, with focus on Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. This region is full of exciting fundraising events, now all we need is a dedicated fundraiser to seek out further opportunities to engage with and secure income from individuals, groups and corporates across the East Midlands.

Main tasks include:

• Use own initiative to extend volunteer networks, recruit new volunteers, develop new groups and supporters, and respond to fundraising opportunities.
• Identify and apply for ‘Charity of the Year’ partnerships with corporates in the region, account manage these relationships up to a value of £11,000 per annum and support with partnerships with a value of up to £75,000
• Provide high-quality account/relationship management to volunteer groups and regional corporate partners.
• Support existing volunteer fundraisers to encourage continued loyalty to the charity and to maximise funds raised, in accordance with fundraising legislation and good practice.
• Ensure that fundraising activity is implemented and managed locally by supporting and facilitating the development of groups and volunteers across the region.
• Liaise with local community organisations to extend income and activity in line with strategy.
• Provide face-to-face talks and presentations to community organisations.
• Arrange appropriate volunteer representation at events in the community, spreading the charity’s reach cost-effectively.

We are looking for:

• Educated to A Level or equivalent
• Knowledge of Institute of Fundraising Codes of Fundraising Practice and legal framework of event management and fundraising ethics.
• Knowledge of recruiting key volunteers and fundraising supporters
• Excellent customer service, communication, verbal and written skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• An ability to manage a busy and varied workload
• Understanding and practice of recruiting and supporting volunteer Fundraising Groups
• Proven ability of providing excellent stewardship of our supporters
• Experience in partnership fundraising and/or relationship building
• Experience in public-speaking, such as giving presentations and talking at events
• Experience in regional corporate acquisition and account management.
• Experience in working to ambitious targets.
• Comfortability in working remotely with a high standard of internal communications.

Location: Home based within the East Midlands region

Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits, car allowance and associated expenses (if applicable).

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 23rd February 2020, with interviews likely to be held on the 3rd March 2020 in Nottingham city centre.

Telephone interviews will be conducted prior to the interview dates and will be done so via Skype on the 17th and/or 18th February as well as the week commencing the 24th February 2020, with interviews to follow. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend interviews on a certain date.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

Head of Safety & Compliance
 

Salary: £50,527 pa

We aim to make people’s lives better. Do you?

Framework is a registered charity delivering housing, support, health and employment services to people with a diverse range of needs. We assist rough sleepers and those who need help to keep their home. We support excluded youngsters as they make their way into adulthood and those starting or returning to work.  We provide access to treatment for people with mental health issues, those misusing alcohol or illegal substances, and join up services for homeless people with multiple and complex needs. 

Through approximately 70 services across the East Midlands, Framework is both a safety net and a platform for change. Each year more than eighteen thousand people approach us for help.  Responding to their needs, respecting their choices and empowering them to achieve, we aim to make life better for our service users and those around them.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to be at the forefront of a renewed focus on Safety, Health, Environment and Quality in a fast-paced charity environment.  We are passionate about building a future in which people feel safe and look to the future with hope. This starts with ensuring that our services, staff, volunteers, service users and buildings are safe and ensuring that we are operating in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner.

This role would suit a forward-thinking quality, safety or compliance professional with excellent communication skills. Reporting to the Corporate Services Director and joining a committed Organisational Leadership Group, the Head of Safety & Compliance will:

• Take the lead for setting the strategic framework for the management of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality standards and leading the maintenance, updating and improvement of the company's management systems.
• Implement best practice techniques and culture to achieve the aims of the organisation by delivering against objectives that enable continuous improvement
• Ensure that policies, procedures and guidance are in place to support the continuing development of a good SHEQ culture across the organisation
• Ensure a programme of site inspections, audits, satisfaction surveys and quality assurance work is completed each year, raising awareness of good practices
• Have the ability to communicate across all levels of the organisation

• attend regular meetings with services and departments including meetings with enforcement authorities (Fire, EHO, HSE, CQC)
• Lead and develop a growing team, ensuring that new ways of working are efficient and support the aims of the charity
• Develop and implement strategies.

If you have the attributes to meet this challenge we would love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to join an organisation driven by values that takes responsible risks to tackle poverty, injustice and exclusion. We would support your professional development, involve you in our decisions and give you the autonomy to make a real difference to the lives of others.

Substantial previous experience in a relevant field and strong evidence of ongoing profressional development are essential.  The successful candidate will be organised, have strong communication skills and be proactive and confident in driving improvement. Above all, we need someone whose concern for those we exist to serve will drive innovation and organisational development in their best interests.

Should you have any questions in regard to the position please contact Tracy Lowe Sheppard, HR Transactional Manager .
 

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 8th March 2020.  Shortlisting will take place on Monday 9th March 2020 and Interviews will be held on the Tuesday 17th March 2020.

Your key task will be to improve and develop the support and resources available to our network of groups and branches.

You will need to adopt a strategic approach to develop new services, ensure our training courses are as relevant as possible, and promote best practice throughout the organisation.

To achieve this, you will draw on your strong relationship skills as you work closely with our local groups and branches, supporting regional network meetings and developing new and creative ways to unify and strengthen the association.

This is the ideal role for an excellent people manager who’ll take a creative approach while maintaining a clear understanding of our service users’ needs.

With experience of supporting a network of groups and branches in a voluntary sector setting, you’ll also be comfortable managing substantial budgets and have experience of successful distance management. You’ll also be an excellent communicator, whether you’re talking to individual volunteers or addressing large groups.

While specific knowledge of brain injury and its consequences isn’t essential, your willingness to learn about our work is. 

The post is based in Nottingham with a requirement for extensive travel within the UK.

TPP is proud to be working with a leading health charity to recruit for a Senior Community Fundraiser. The role is permanent, based from home, paying between £34,638 - £36,803 and working in the East Anglia & East Midlands area.

The purpose of the role will be to generate income from key areas which include corporate fundraising, volunteer group fundraising and community DIY fundraising. Within corporate fundraising you will aim to secure new partnerships and account manage existing ones. From this you will have experience of securing new business circa £25k and experience of working on COTY proposals/accounts. You will also use your sound relationship skills to provide advice, guidance and support to volunteers, individuals and groups carrying out DIY fundraising activities and challenge events, with the aim of uplifting value and driving retention. Overall, you will work towards a target of £250k across all income streams.

To be successful in this role you will have formal fundraising experience with a sound track record of income generation. You will be comfortable in seeking out new business and have excellent people skills to deliver exceptional supporter journeys. Finally, you will be a passionate fundraiser who has the vision to see the bigger picture and contribute to the overall growth of the charity.

*This role requires extensive regional travel. You will need to have a full driving license and your own car - travel expenses are reimbursed.

How to apply

Closing date for applications: 24th February

First Interview: 27th February (telephone)

Second Interview: 5th March

If you wish to apply for the role or would like further information, please send your CV to the Fundraising Team at TPP Recruitment.

Community Engagement Officer

To help our client create amazing partnerships, they need amazing people and they have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, organised and enthusiastic Community Engagement Officer to maximise income and awareness, proactively drive opportunities in communities across the region and ensure their excellent standards of donor care are adhered to.

This role plays an important part in implementing their community fundraising strategy, as well as identifying key areas to increase income and drive growth. This post is responsible for all aspects of community engagement; including developing and managing Community Support Groups and Community Champions and volunteers, promoting national challenges and campaigns, and nurturing relationships to develop into potential Charity partners.

Community Engagement Officer Responsibilities:

- Maximising income and awareness from community fundraising activity across the region developing and managing Community Support Groups, Community Champions and volunteers representing the Charity.
- Proactively driving opportunities in communities across the region to generate income and awareness.
- Maximising the potential of each community event to provide new contacts and increase the number of new donors to the Charity.
- Maximising income from individual / corporate participation in events and challenges.
- Exploring opportunities for new fundraising events and initiatives.
- Building strong relationships with those volunteers raising funds for them in the community, identifying ways to build and maintain their loyalty.

Community Engagement Officer Requirements:

- Significant experience in a community fundraising / engagement role.
- Demonstrable experience of developing successful and innovative fundraising events and marketing.
- Significant experience and proven success in raising income and support from a diverse range of funding streams.

You will be a first-class communicator with the ability to communicate our client’s vision and plans to a range of audiences. You will also have knowledge of Institute of Fundraising guidelines and legislation, along with the ability to manage a varied workload and take initiative to prioritise.

About our client:

If you are looking for an inspirational challenge, join their amazing assistance dog charity and contribute to their life changing work. Their mission is to transform the lives of adults with physical disabilities through partnership with their specially trained assistance dogs.

They are a disability confident committed employer and welcome diversity, promote equality and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Location: Osgathorpe, Leicestershire LE12 9SR

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £22,683 to £24,101 depending on experience

Benefits: Pension Scheme, Annual Leave, wide range of discounts at high street shops

Closing date for applications: Midnight 1st March, 2020
1st Interview: 17 March & 18 March 2020
2nd Interview: 26 March 2020

You may have experience of the following: Community Engagement Officer, Community Fundraising Executive, Community Fundraising Officer, Community Fundraising, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Fundraising Manager, Senior Fundraising Officer, Senior Fundraising Executive, Business Development Manager, etc.

Ref: 91667

Service Director  - Health and Social Care
 

Salary: £55,825

We aim to make people’s lives better. Do you?

Framework is a registered charity delivering housing, support, health and employment services to people with a diverse range of needs. We assist rough sleepers and those who need help to keep their home. We support excluded youngsters as they make their way into adulthood and those starting or returning to work.  We provide access to treatment for people with mental health issues, those misusing alcohol or illegal substances, and join up services for homeless people with multiple and complex needs. 

Through approximately 70 services across the East Midlands, Framework is both a safety net and a platform for change. Each year more than eighteen thousand people approach us for help.  Responding to their needs, respecting their choices and empowering them to achieve, we aim to make life better for our service users and those around them.

We are seeking an additional member of our Senior Leadership Team to further enhance and expand this work.  Reporting to the Operations Director, our new Service Director - Health and Social Care will lead the delivery of our specialist health and social care services, which include a holistic substance misuse treatment service, a specialist care home and an innovative and high-performing in-patient detoxification unit.  Growth and development of these services and new ones is a key part of our future strategy.

If you have the attributes to meet this challenge we would love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to join an organisation driven by values that takes responsible risks to tackle poverty, injustice and exclusion. We would support your professional development, involve you in our biggest decisions and give you the autonomy to make a real difference to the lives of others.

Experience of leadership in the health or care sectors is essential.  You will be our ‘go-to’ person, in-house expert and organisational lead in matters of health and social care.  Above all, we need someone whose concern for those we exist to serve will drive innovation and service development in their best interests.

Should you have any questions in regard to the position please contact Tracy Lowe Sheppard, HR Transactional Manager.
 

The closing date for applications is midnight on Tuesday 3rd March 2020.  Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 4th March 2020 and Interviews will be held on the Friday 13th March 2020.