Can you be proactive in providing a trauma and psychologically informed hostel environment that is safe and welcoming, maximising engagement with residents and providing critical intervention support to help individuals to maintain accommodation and maximise move-on opportunities? If so, we definately want to hear from you.

About Us

10GM is a joint venture by local voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector infrastructure organisations in Greater Manchester: Bolton CVS, Salford CVS, Macc and Action Together. These local organisations provide a range of support including organisational and group development, accredited Volunteer Centres, locality and thematic networks, action groups and strategic representation across a wide range of partnerships.

10GM works strategically to strengthen support for the VCSE sector at borough level and ensure connectivity and engagement across the whole of Greater Manchester. 10GM represents a combined membership of thousands of local voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations working in communities and neighbourhoods all across the city region.

We’re looking for a Business Development Lead to join the 10GM team for a two year contract that has the potential to extend. 

The Benefits

- Salary of £30,507 - £32,029 per annum
- Flexible working opportunities
- Ongoing professional development
- 7% pension contribution (1% contribution by employee)
- 25 days’ annual leave (plus eight Bank Holidays) per annum
- Work with a large, diverse team committed to social justice

If you have operational management experience and exceptional bid writing skills, this is the ideal opportunity to develop and progress with an outstanding charitable initiative.

This is an exciting time of change in Greater Manchester and we believe that VCSE sector organisations have an important part to play in work that benefits everyone.

If you share our values and want to be a part of something big that will bring great things to Greater Manchester, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As the Business Development Lead, you will be tasked with overseeing 10GM’s portfolio of contracted activities and lead on the development of partnerships, projects, organisational systems and procedures.

Specifically, in addition to securing resources, you will develop and deliver a three year strategic plan in conjunction with 10GM member organisations that achieves the objectives shared by all. You will develop services and activities, identify and secure new income streams and lead a team in involvement with bids and tenders.

Your role will also involve:

- Preparing tenders, contract bids and grant proposals
- Establishing systems and processes for effective working
- Leading on compliance activities including funding regulations and data
- Ensuring suitable support is provided for 10GM board meetings

About You

To be considered as the Business Development Lead, you will need:

- To be an exceptional bid writer with excellent project and contract management skills
- Operational management experience and confident in the use of project and people management tools 
- The confidence to set up and implement new systems and processes 
- Proficiency in data, numbers and using a range of operational platforms and software
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
- Strong report writing skills 

Closing date: Noon on 16th November 2020

Please visit the webite link to apply. CV's will not be accepted.

This role presents a new and exciting opportunity for someone to work within our growing Academic department, and oversee its administration and organisation. We are looking for a highly organised, efficient and motivated individual who will be based in our head office, to monitor the department’s operations and procedures.

Why Barnabas Fund?

As a world-renowned international aid agency, Barnabas Fund serves the global persecuted Church by channelling practical aid to suffering Christians in over 80 countries who face oppression, discrimination and persecution. This is an opportunity to join our organisation to use your skills and abilities to serve the global persecuted Church. In this fast-paced and rewarding role, you will see the expansion and exciting new developments of the vision Barnabas Fund has to support persecuted Christian leaders, pastors, church workers etc. from countries around the globe.

What will you be doing:

You will be involved in monitoring the operations of the department, from keeping accurate filing and databases to supporting students on each study programme. This will see you as first point of contact for students, and their recruitment as well as the main Academic office liaison receiving questions, queries about courses, seminars, lecturers, etc. You will be responsible for processing student applications, enrolment, scholarships and maintaining student records, as well as having full knowledge of the different courses and their content. You will also oversee internal office meetings, appointments, staff schedules, preparation of correspondence, presentations, reports, and perform certain HR functions for the department. Please read all job functions within the attached job description.

What will you need:

• Essential experience needed in previous administrative roles within Academic institutions or in the higher education sector.
• Relevant academic qualifications/training may include office management, clerical and secretarial courses, as well as business and leadership qualifications.
• Very good knowledge of various office management procedures and systems.
• Excellent time management, and organisational skills are essential to this role, including very good attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks, projects etc. required of you.
• Advanced problem solving skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Planning and project management skills.
• Great proficiency in Microsoft Office and other related office software, Word, Excel etc.
• General HR experience would be an advantage.
• A good knowledge of Christian theology, current affairs, geopolitical issues and world religions would be a considerable advantage.

Salary is dependent on skills and experience.

You will be working within our Academic team from our international office in Pewsey, Wiltshire. This is an office-based role.

Any successful candidate will need to be committed to Barnabas Fund’s ethos, statement of faith and aims and already have the right to work in the UK.

Due to the volumes of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of applying, your application will have been deemed unsuccessful. Thank you.

About BSR

We are a membership organisation which brings together expertise from across the rheumatology profession, harnessing a wide variety of experience and skills to ensure we are supporting our members to the very best of our combined ability.  Our mission is to support members to deliver the best care at all stages of the rheumatology care pathway, focusing on communication, transparency and collaboration.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Events Executive in our Education department.  We would love to hear from you if you have a passion for all things education, are self-motivated and ready to get stuck in.  You need to be well organised, confident and outgoing, and be able to spot opportunities for improvement in the delivery of our Education programmes.  You must also be confident learning and using IT and online systems, and be able to write engaging copy, whether in 280 characters, a blog or an email.  This is a great role in a friendly organisation, so we look forward to hearing from you.

How to apply: Application is by a CV and supporting letter which must be sent in Word format, please click on the 'Apply with CharityJob' button to submit this.

The deadline to receive applications is midnight on Friday, 13th November. Interviews will take place on 19th and 20th November and will most likely be virtual. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and feedback on unsuccessful applications cannot be given.

Recruitment agencies are asked not to contact BSR for this role.

BSR particularly welcomes applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, LGBT+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds.

BSR is committed to encouraging inclusion, equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation by complying with the Equality Act 2010.

We want a working environment free of all of the above, where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued. To do this, we will proactively tackle discrimination and disadvantage and ensure that no individual or group is directly or indirectly discriminated against for any reason. We expect all BSR employees to champion and live our values through their work at every opportunity. 

BSR is an Investors in People-accredited organisation, committed to the continuous professional development of our employees.

Would you like to make a difference to the lives of older people in Bolton? Age UK Bolton is looking to recruit a Home Services Manager for its relatively young but successful Home Services business.

Working directly to the charity’s Commercial Services Director, you will co-ordinate and support a small team of Home Services Assistants delivering cleaning, shopping and home support primarily to older people in their homes.

You will ensure the smooth running of the service including: the highest standards of professionalism and customer care; effective communication; staff wellbeing and sound financial and operational performance

This is an exciting opportunity to help develop and grow this vital paid for service within our charity, providing valuable support for those for whom day to day living has become increasingly challenging.

If you believe you have the skills along with a desire to be part of a caring and dynamic organisation then please submit your application to or call Pat Kitchen, Commercial Services Director.

Full details of the job description, person specification and application form are available on our website

Part-time hours: 25 per week

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £24,111.00 per year

COVID-19 considerations:
Our central office has protective measures in place with risk assessments, handwash stations, social distancing and PPE.

Humanity & Inclusion UK is an award-winning international development charity that is looking for an organised and committed team player to support us to deliver excellent donor care to all its supporters. This post is a pivotal role in enabling HI UK to deliver excellent donor care to all its supporters and to enhance its fundraising from individual donors, regular donors and other supporters.

HI UK is committed to diversity and inclusion, and for this role, is particularly interested in candidates with disabilities and/or from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Job title: Fundraising Communications Officer

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week – some evening and weekend work required (the post is initially funded for 12 months from start date, with the potential for extension)

Salary: NJC points 3 (£18,065) to 6 (£19,171) (pay award pending)

Responsible to: Fundraising Lead

Location: working from home initially due to covid-19 restrictions but usually based in Chorley with travel across Lancashire

Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to join a team that are passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing?

We're looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as Fundraising Communications Officer, to support the Fundraising Lead to carry out our ambitious plans to grow the amount of income we raise through the generous support of people, organisations and businesses in Lancashire.

We're looking for someone who is hardworking, personable and creative to help develop compelling fundraising content for our audiences that will inspire supporters and help maximise opportunities for income generation. Ideally, you will have some experience in a customer facing environment with good written, verbal and digital communication skills but, above all, we want someone who is passionate and shares Lancashire Mind’s ambition to achieve Mental Wellbeing for All.

Lancashire Mind is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, particularly candidates with a lived experience of mental health conditions who fulfil all the criteria within the person specification.

Deadline for applications: 12 noon on Monday 2nd November 2020.
Interviews to be held on Tuesday 10th November

Mind in Bradford is looking for a Fundraising and Development Officer to support the Business Development Director with the implementation of Mind in Bradford’s Income Generation Strategy. The post will build on our strong reputation in the local community and develop effective donor relationships and community fundraising. You will be proactive in engaging local communities to maximise income generation by increasing supporters via fundraising events and appeals. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the wider business development function in Mind in Bradford. There has been a recent move to expand the business development function to include training and commercial services alongside community fundraising. Therefore, this post will also be involved in the development of the broader income generating activity.  

The role will appeal to those who have:

• Degree level education or equivalent
• Experience in an events, fundraising and/ or business development role
• Experience of working with a donor database
• Experience of delivering against income generation targets set by management
• Experience of developing and maintaining professional relationships
• IT literate and a basic ability
• Ability to organize events/ campaigns for income generating purposes
• Ability to build relationships with people at varying levels
• Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills
• Excellent research skills
• Ability to research new funding opportunities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage a complex workload to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of different types of income generation/fundraising opportunities and activity
• Understanding and commitment to the Aims and Objectives of Mind in Bradford
• Ability to work as a member of a busy and developing team
• Ability and willingness to work out of hours events

Salary scale: £21,000 – 25,000 pa pro rota dependant on experience

Hours: 37.5 hours (to include occasional evening and weekend work)

Base: Kenburgh House, 28 Manor Row, Bradford, BD1 4QU with requirement to travel between service locations

Responsible to: Business Development Director

Annual Leave: 25 days pro-rata

Pension: We operate a contributory pension scheme which you will be auto-enrolled into (subject to the conditions of the scheme).

Probationary period: 6 months

Closing Date: 10am on 10th November 2020

Interview Date: 16th November 2020

Hull Women’s Aid is a registered charity based in Hull, providing support services to women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse.

We are facing one of the most challenging times in our organisation’s history, seeing a rising demand for our services against the backdrop of uncertain funding. We seek a talented fundraiser to help us sustain and grow our income and help us succeed in our mission. If you think this is you, we want to hear from you.

We will consider applications for 16 hours per week (flexible working)

As our Fundraiser, you will work remotely initially, with an option to continue some remote working longer term.

In return for your drive and passion, we offer 3% matched pension contribution from 3rd month of employment onwards, and 25 days’ annual leave (pro rata for part time) rising with length in service.

The advertised salary will be pro rata.

Closing date: Noon on Wednesday, 28th October 2020. Interviews w/c 2nd November 

This post is open to women only. The Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.

The Workers` Educational Association is a unique charity and the UK`s largest voluntary sector provider of adult education. With a clear vision and a strong social purpose, we bring great teaching to local communities, with life-changing courses held in clubs, pubs, workplaces, schools and almost anywhere else you can think of.

Since 1903, we have been giving disadvantaged people the opportunity to return to learning - inspiring them to realise their full potential and become active, engaged citizens. We see education as a tool for social justice, not just self-improvement, and we pride ourselves on making learning accessible.

As one of our tutors, you`ll be so much more than just a teacher. Forming true partnerships with your students, you`ll go the extra mile to build their confidence, develop their knowledge and skills, and empower them to define and achieve their life goals. In short, you will be a catalyst for profound change.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Marketing and Sales tutor to support provision across the North West. The main purpose of this post is to teach and offer support for students as part of a WEA Marketing and sales course through a holistic student approach. We are looking for a tutor who can provide inclusive support which encourages independent learning in relation to personal development, empowerment, and resilience and student engagement alongside academic achievement. The successful tutor will prepare course materials, identify students` needs, adapt courses and continually assess the effectiveness of your approach.

Every day will bring different yet exciting challenges.

A qualified and capable teacher, you will be keen to engage with students and rekindle their love of learning, and you will share our passion for egalitarianism and empowerment.
Because we serve people from all walks of life, we’re keen to develop a diverse workforce and particularly welcome applications from members of minority groups. You must be an experienced tutor who can plan and deliver appropriate tasks to help your students to develop a range of skills.

We need tutors with:
• up to date working knowledge and experience of teaching in the Marketing and Sales subject curricula to diverse student groups
• experience of working in community settings
• a strong understanding of adult learning and a belief in its importance
• a recognised teaching qualification ideally at level 5 alongside a subject specialism (ideally also at level 5)
• experience of delivering non accredited and accredited courses
• excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• willingness to travel across the region with the ability to deliver evenings and weekends
• A desire to share and improve teaching practice

WEA assumes you will be excited by using digital technology both in the classroom with the student and to manage course administration and communication. The ideal candidate will be IT literate and able to deliver through a blended learning approaching including use of our VLE.

The Accounts Assistant will perform a vital role in the efficient workings of the finance department and is expected to contribute actively to the improvement and development of the department’s activities.

They will be responsible for preparing financial statements and accounts, managing ledgers, support creation of forecasts and budgets, and help with the preparation of tax and gift aid returns.

Resurgo Trust annually generates about £3 million of donations, employs c.50 staff, and is based in London. It is regarded as one of the leading UK charities for social impact and enjoys demonstrably high-impact outcomes.

The finance team is led by the Head of Finance working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees.

Please see the attached job description, company profile and our website for more detail

This role requires working on a rota basis with typical shifts including: 

- 1pm - 7.30pm (weekdays only); 

- 4.15pm - 9am including an 8-hour sleepover; 

- 8.30am or 9am - 5pm (weekends only)

Potential Interview date: 22nd October 2020

Here at Mercy UK we have a passion for God, passion for people and passion for excellence – this means we are committed to becoming an organisation where team members feel supported, valued and challenged to deepen their personal and professional growth. As an agile and fast-moving team, we seek to give our very best to what we do in attitude and activity.

As a Pastoral Support Worker, you carry heart and passion for the emotional, mental and spiritual health of the incredible women who are residents of the Mercy UK home. You have a unique set of skills; bringing together keen organisational and administrative skills with pastoral people skills. You are a cheerleader and at times, a coach to a diverse set of residents, all of whom are wired differently, with different learning styles, outlooks and life experiences but all of whom are united in their pursuit for freedom from life-controlling issues and into intimacy in their relationship with God, self and others.

You are safe hands as the primary point of contact and support for residents during evenings and weekends and your experience and abilities in pastoral support and communication equips you to deliver a fun yet informative schedule. You are able to perceive the needs of the group as well as the individual resident and you can hold these in tension. You are confident in your judgement and decision-making and understand the importance of working as a team and seeking guidance, where needed.

As residents wrestle through their own healing journey and put into practice all they are learning, you can prayerfully direct them, support and signpost them towards healthy choices and ways in which they can strengthen themselves in their own relationship with God, understanding that your best days are when you are in overflow in your own discipleship journey.

As part of the Parish Finance Team, the successful applicants for these roles will make a major contribution to the implementation of the Diocese’s commitment to Christian giving and generosity. They will work to support parishes to increase income, build a culture of giving and generosity, encourage financial efficiency, and draw in various funding streams and grants as part of a wider commitment to the Diocesan vision and sustainability.

We are looking for two individuals with an understanding of, and a commitment to, the principles and practice of Christian giving, stewardship, and generosity, with a sound working knowledge of the culture and structure of the Church of England. They must have demonstrable ability to promote and communicate ideas to encourage and inspire change. Giving and Generosity Officers will be tasked with supporting around 28-32 parishes each year, collaboratively working with the local leadership and congregations to encourage giving within the community in an exciting and innovative way. The Officers may have specific experience in one of the following areas that could be applied to contexts outside of their target parish quota:

• Grant applications
• Budgeting
• Legacy Giving
• Preaching and Teaching (specifically on Giving and Generosity)

If you have the skills and experience to join this exciting initiative and would like to be involved in resourcing the diocese for the future then download the information pack from the diocesan website. Part time and flexible working opportunities considered.

Currently the diocese has secured funding for this post for a five-year period as part of the National Giving Strategy.

Given the nature and context of the work, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder should be a practicing Christian with a commitment to the mission and ministry of the Church of England and/or willingness to live out the values and spirit of the organisation. This post is therefore exempt under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

For full details and an application pack, please go to the Diocese of Sheffield website.

Closing date for receiving applications: Friday 13 November at 12 noon

Interviews will take place via Zoom. Please indicate on your application form if this is problematic as we may be able to provide alternative provision.  The interview date is to be confirmed.

Emmaus Hastings & Rother is a registered charity supporting formerly homeless people by providing them with a home and an opportunity to progress. The people we support (our companions) live and work together in our community home and social enterprise. Here at Emmaus Hastings & Rother, we have a small staff team and accommodation for up to 23 companions.

As e-Sales Project Lead, you’ll be responsible for the delivery of our e-Sales & Charity Suite project, targeting increased online sales and Gift Aid recovery across our business.

The main elements of the project include a complete overhaul of our online sales process and a roll-out of the MicroMkt Charity Suite EPOS system. Alongside these, a key part of the role will be to train companions, staff and volunteers in the new systems.

The successful candidate will have IT experience, enthusiasm and excellent people skills. Further information about the role can be found in the job description and person specification below.

This is a full-time position on a 12-month contract. However, should the role prove effective in growing our business, extension of the contract could be considered.

We offer a range of staff benefits, including:

• 25 days of annual leave pro-rata, plus public holidays
• Free meals while on duty
• Training and development
• Contributory pension

How to apply

• Visit our website to download the application pack, which includes the application form, job description and person specification
• Submit your completed application form via email, alongside the Equal Opportunities and Rehabilitation of Offenders forms (see our website for details)
• The closing date for applications is 10am on Monday 9 November 2020
• Candidates shortlisted for an interview will be informed by Friday 13 November

You are advised to read the application notes, job description and person specification carefully and ensure your application demonstrates how your skills match those required for this role. We do not accept CVs.