Courses fundraising manager jobs near Glasgow, Glasgow City

Summary

We're working to build, and grow, a powerful movement of people helping to achieve a world where diabetes does no harm.

We work alongside the diabetes community to raise awareness, make change happen and help people affected by diabetes live well and access better care.

We're currently expanding our Diabetes Scotland team and so it's an incredibly exciting time to join us.

We have a brilliant and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our 'Connected Working' framework which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role of course. ?We do not dictate the number of days you have to attend the office.

Interview Dates:

First Stage: 16 September 2022 (via MS Teams)

Second Stage: 22 or 23 September 2022 (Face to Face)

Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK.

Package

What we can offer you:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,500 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

Main Responsibilities

As Campaigns and Public Affairs Officer, you will play a vital role in helping to improve outcomes for people living with, and at risk of, diabetes and help keep diabetes at the top of the political and heath agenda. You'll do this by developing and delivering campaigns and influencing activities focused on increasing reach, deepening engagement and growing our impact. You will collaborate closely with the wider Scotland team, the Policy, Campaigns and Mobilisation team and colleagues from across the UK.

Ideal Candidate

You will have experience working in a similar role delivering high impact campaigns and political engagement which builds meaningful engagement journeys and fosters long term relationships with the diabetes community, our supporters and politicians and their teams. You will have a strong understanding of the health and social care policy landscape and the social determinants of health. You will be a creative thinker, have excellent writing and strong relationship building skills. You will also have excellent organisational skills and ability to work under pressure, using your own initiative and as part of a team.

Diabetes UK recognises and respects the value and diversity of all.

Do you want to make a difference and be part of a vibrant and inclusive organisation that has been helping save lives for more than a century?  As one of the country’s best-loved charities, St John Ambulance played a pivotal role in responding to the pandemic as well as ‘everyday’ health emergencies, training, supporting communities, and improving young people’s lives.

Excellent opportunity to join us as Data & Systems Lead!  The successful candidate will have a key and fundamental role of ensuring that St John Ambulance HR systems are maintained to a high standard and that system enhancements and developments are implemented to add value to business units as well as providing technical support to on-line applicant tracking and people systems.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. The role benefits from a competitive salary, generous pension, hybrid, flexible working & TOIL, 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years, options to buy and sell holiday, free first/mental aid first aider courses, Blue Light and NHS online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, flu jab, eye care, mental health and wellbeing tools and volunteering days. 

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

About You:

• Experience of working with SelectHR
• Experience of providing remote support and one-to-one training
• Experience of maintaining recruitment Applicant Tracking Systems
• Experience of managing and maintaining data in large databases
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively at all levels – to simplify complex and detailed processes

About the Role:

• Acting as the subject matter expert, analyse and interpret people data for the organisation nationally to produce monthly detailed reports with commentary to enable the improvement of our people management processes
• Produce reports based on people data that is helpful and supportive of leaders people agendas
• Develop and maintain HR systems to monitor and report on organisational people matters including absence, volunteering hours and equal opportunities data
• Work with stakeholders to support and provide guidance on successful implementation of HR processes
• Act as a superuser for people & recruitment systems by configuring systems to reflect changes to the organisation structure and its people
• Train end users of all menu sets and use intranet to update system-related changes

About Us:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,700 employees and over 30,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning.  As a 

charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.

St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups.  We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.

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

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.

Are you a whizz at Word, exceptional with Excel and outstanding in Outlook? Do you have experience of updating websites, using databases and online tools such as MailChimp, Zoom, Vimeo and Eventbrite? Or can you quickly learn how to use these and other similar applications?

AAFDA are looking for an admin assistant to join our team.

You’ll be part of a friendly but efficient, remote-working team and so will require a high level of self-motivation and initiative, excellent communication skills and a good sense of humour.

Our whole team contribute to the general running of the organisation, and you will need the ability and flexibility, to juggle a variety of tasks under the pressures of a small, busy, and rapidly growing Charity.

The post will initially be full-time for up to 12 months and will cover the current postholder’s maternity leave, but there may be the opportunity to stay with us after this period, subject to funding.

Reporting to our Development & Training Manager.  The postholder will also work closely with other members of the Leadership Team as required. Some interaction with our Board of Trustees may also be required.

To Apply: Please see the job description and person specification attached and submit your C.V. and supporting statement, which will cover your experience and ability to fulfil the job description.

Interviews will be held on 13th & 14th September 2022.

Right to work in the UK

Under Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally. To avoid discrimination, we treat all job applicants equally.

We, therefore, ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK. A copy of these will be taken. Once the successful candidate has been appointed the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially.

Beyond is a small charity that has experienced a sharp growth in the last two years in awareness and need. We aim to improve the mental health of young people in the UK and award grants to mental health initiatives or educational settings to support their young communities. This recent growth is testament to the urgency of the youth mental health crisis and our fundraising capacity needs to catch up. 

We are looking for a hard working, results driven Fundraising Manager who is able to communicate our charity’s purpose and values effectively including but not limited to; eradicating racism that is so often a contributor of poor mental health, campaigning for LGBTQ+ rights and raising the voices of the voiceless and marginalised. 

As our fundraising manager, you will work closely with the Head of Operations and our external fundraising consultant to deliver on an ambitious fundraising strategy to raise circa £200 000 from major donors and/or trusts and foundations over the course of the year:

• Write compelling applications to funders to generate income for projects that support the strategic goals of Beyond

• Conduct prospect research to identify and cultivate key trusts and foundations, statutory and corporate partnerships, and major donor relationships.

• Support the SLT to develop and maintain relationships with existing and new funders.

• Ensure reporting requirements are met and that funders are kept informed of how their support has enabled the charity to continue its work.

• Carry out other duties appropriate to the post as requested by the Head of Fundraising

• Maintaining existing donor and supporter relationships to maximise income and ensure long-term funding relationships;

• Developing and maintaining supporter database, ensuring that records are up to date, complete and stored and used in compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements;

• Attend fundraising and other events as required (this may involve some weekend and evening work)

This role is full-time (flexible to suit the needs of the successful candidate) and remote though some in person opportunities will be available at times.

We welcome written, audio and video applications.

Salary: £41 000 per annum

Note: This post is currently funded for one year. We then plan to seek further funding to extend it.

We’re looking for someone to help us grow our fundraising income!

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We’re the charity that developed and runs National Prison Radio, the world’s first national radio station for people in prison.

We’re also on the cusp of launching a major Lottery-funded podcast channel, Life After Prison, and we’re leading the way in the global development of prison radio.

This year we picked up a Gold Award at the radio industry’s prestigious ARIAS. In recent years we’ve been crowned Independent Production Company of the Year (Audio Production Awards) and Charity of the Year (Third Sector Awards). We’ve also been nominated for a string of British Podcast Awards.

We’re looking for a Fundraising Manager to deliver on our trusts and grants fundraising priorities and secure income to support our work. This is a remote role with some occasional travel required.

You will work strategically with the senior management team to deliver the right funding for the right projects.

Reporting to the Director of Development, you will be responsible for investigating, researching and making approaches for new funding as well as maintaining and developing existing relationships to ensure future support.

Ours is an organisation unlike any other, and we’re particularly interested in hearing from candidates from under-represented backgrounds and from people who have lived experience of the criminal justice system. 

Candidates will need experience of delivering £300,000+ p.a. in grant funding and will have excellent relationship management skills, both in-person and online, and with a portfolio of existing partners.

We’re a driven, tight-knit team working in what can be a challenging, exhilarating world, and you will be motivated by the knowledge that your work has the potential to make a real difference.

Deadline for applications: Friday 26th August 2022.

About LMK

Good relationships shape our health and happiness, yet we are taught so little about them. LMK is a registered education charity (1191149) on a mission to change that. We run workshops educating young people about healthy and unhealthy behaviours, so that they can avoid abuse and thrive in relationships. 

Using film and guided discussions, our workshop leaders support teenagers in honest conversations about relationships and leave them better equipped to spot the early warning signs of abuse and inspire them to enjoy healthy, fulfilling relationships.We explore the 10 signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships and include practical lessons young people want to learn about (covering topics like consent, pornography and sharing explicit images) and we practice scenarios in a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment. 

LMK is a fast-growing, exciting charity and in just two years since its founding has worked with over 3,000 teenagers across 10 London boroughs, successfully raising £300,000 to fund our workshops, principally through grants and trusts.

Job Description

LMK is looking for an organised, analytical and creative Research and Evaluation Manager to diversify and drive forward its evaluation activities. Reporting to the Co-Founders, the successful candidate will sit on the Senior Management Team, working closely with the Fundraising Manager, Programme Manager and Relationship Manager. 

The Research and Evaluation Manager will have a substantial, proven track record of designing, implementing,reporting on evaluation projects and generating data insights to guide our work. They will have experience using data to evidence demand for a service or offering, assessing the quality of its delivery and demonstrating its impact against intended outcomes. They will be experienced using both quantitative and qualitative methods to deliver insights, and comfortable presenting them to a range of stakeholders. They will bring excellent data analysis, data visualisation and written communication skills, as well as an ability to engage others in their work. 

Joining the team at a moment of expansion, the Research and Evaluation Manager will provide crucial evidence to make the case for LMK’s growth as well as valuable thought leadership to the charity’s senior managers and Board of Trustees, helping them expand into new areas, increase sustainability and deepen relationships with key stakeholders.Finally, the Research and Evaluation Manager will be passionate about the work that we do creating a prevention programme against domestic violence, relationship abuse and sexual assault for young people in London. Experience in the third sector is preferred but not essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take overall responsibility for all evaluation activities at LMK; this includes monitoring the quality and impact of our services to others, collecting insights to drive improvement of our own internal processes and ensuring LMK remains up-to-date on the latest research and policy developments in our field.
• Survey stakeholders participating in LMK’s activities; this aspect of the role includes survey design, data collection and quality control, data analysis and reporting. Applicants should be familiar using online survey programs such a SurveyMonkey or Typeform and must have strong Excel skills. Experience using other analytical platforms (e.g. Google data studio, Microsoft Power BI) and/or CRM systems is preferrable.
• Supplement survey data with qualitative research initiatives, with a particular focus on gathering youth feedback and stories; support the Youth Advisory Board manager in capturing evidence of the positive impact of youth participation in the running of LMK
• Collaborate with other team members to support LMK’s fundraising, communications, programme management and program design functions; train and support LMK Leaders and Programme team to ensure effective implementation of evaluation activities; gather feedback on LMK’s own training and programme management activities to drive continuous improvement.
• Produce regular evaluation updates for the LMK board, the LMK team, and to share with partner organisations; contribute to LMK’s Annual report. Familiarity with a range of presentation platforms e.g. Tableau, Flourish, Piktochart etc. is desirable.
• Monitor emerging research in fields related to LMK’s work, including but not limited to VAWG, relationship violence, youth development and developments in PHSE and relationship education. Update the team on new research findings, changes in policy and legislation and developments in the media with relevance to LMK’s work. 
• Build actionable insights and make recommendations for future work streams.
• Contribute to the overall direction of LMK – take strategic responsibility for evidencing needs and demonstrating outcomes, and work with the charity’s co-founders and board to monitor performance against key indicators and set future targets.
• Carry out all duties and responsibilities in line with LMK’s policies and procedures.

Essential Skills:

• A strong commitment to young people, and an appreciation of why relationship education is vital for health and happiness.
• A proven track record in a role focused on research and evaluation; experience designing and implementing research activities using a variety of methodologies and data types and reporting findings in a clear and compelling way.
• Excellent data management skills; experience organising and analysing quantitative and qualitative data sets.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail, with the ability to present findings clearly, succinctly and in an engaging manner, both in person and in writing, to a variety of audiences.
• A ‘start-up mentality’ – self-motivated, comfortable with change and collaborative.
• An ability to work flexibly, adapting to rapidly changing demands and opportunities while retaining clear strategic focus.
• Able to build meaningful relationships with a variety of people both internally and externally.
• Motivated by working for an organisation with a strong social purpose.
• Excellent team working, collaboration and people skills in particular the ability to articulate ideas to colleagues and senior management.
• Excited at the prospect of playing a vital role in LMK’s growth across London.
• A knowledge of the VAWG sector, Education sector or working with young people would be preferable, although not essential.
• Able to work in a way that celebrates diversity, upholds LMK values and respects everyone LMK interacts with (including: volunteers, staff members, stakeholders and workshop participants).

CPD and Safeguarding

• Hold a DBS certificate or be willing to let us run a check.
• Be willing to comply with our policies and procedures relating to child protection, confidentiality and data protection.

To apply

To apply for this position, please forward a CV together with a one page covering letter.Deadline for application – 31st August 2022.

LMK strives to create a fair and healthy environment where all our colleagues feel valued and able to be their authentic selves at work. We understand that our people have commitments and personal interests outside of work and so we create a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best.

LMK values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity.We welcome applicants of any race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, sexuality or any other protected characteristic.

We can make reasonable adjustments throughout the application process and on the job. Please let us know, by contacting us separately if you need any adjustments or changes to be made during the recruitment process because of a disability or long-term health condition

Summary

Diabetes is relentless and so are we.

We're working to build, and grow, a powerful movement of people helping to achieve a world where diabetes does no harm.

We work alongside the diabetes community to raise awareness, make change happen and help people affected by diabetes live well and access better care.

We're currently expanding our Diabetes Scotland team and so it's an incredibly exciting time to join us.

We have a brilliant and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our 'Connected Working' framework which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role of course. We do not dictate the number of days you have to attend the office.

Interview Date: 6 September 2022

Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK.

Package

What we can offer you:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,500 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

Main Responsibilities

As Communications Manager, you will play a vital role in helping to improve outcomes for people living with, and at risk of, diabetes and help keep diabetes at the top of the political and heath agenda. You'll do this by leading the development and delivery of a communications and engagement strategy which helps us increase reach, deepen engagement and grow impact. You will line manage one role and work very closely with the wider Scotland team and collaboratively with UK colleagues.

Ideal Candidate

You will have a proven track record of delivering high impact communications and engagement journeys and be able to demonstrate first class strategic thinking and planning skills. You will be an excellent communicator and public speaker, skilled in producing content, dealing with the media and able to convey complex information in a meaningful way to different audiences. You will also have excellent organisational skills and ability to work under pressure, using your own initiative and as part of a team.

About LMK

Good relationships shape our health and happiness, yet we are taught so little about them. LMK is a registered education charity (1191149) on a mission to change that. We run workshops educating young people about healthy and unhealthy behaviours, so that they can avoid abuse and thrive in relationships. 

Using film and guided discussions, our workshop leaders support teenagers in honest conversations about relationships and leave them better equipped to spot the early warning signs of abuse and inspire them to enjoy healthy, fulfilling relationships.We explore the 10 signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships and include practical lessons young people want to learn about (covering topics like consent, pornography and sharing explicit images) and we practice scenarios in a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment. 

LMK is a fast-growing, exciting charity and in just two years since its founding has worked with over 3,000 teenagers across 10 London boroughs, successfully raising £300,000 to fund our workshops, principally through grants and trusts.

Job Description

LMK is looking for a creative and dynamic social media manager to drive forward its communications across all social media channels, with the aim of increasing LMK’s brand awareness and reach. The successful candidate would be responsible for developing LMK’s brand online from start to finish – including strategy, creation, execution and evaluation. They will have a substantial, proven track record of successful social media campaigns and developing and sustaining brands in a fast-growing organisation.They will be highly organised, creative and bring excellent communication skills, as well as the ability to inspire others about their work.

In this role, you will be required to interpret the charity’s programme priorities into workable social media campaigns and appeals, predominantly creating content yourself, but commissioning bespoke assets from other providers where appropriate. This means you must understand and be able to communicate with a variety of audiences, including young people (aged 11-24 yrs) and partner organisations (schools, youth groups, sports clubs and faith groups), to develop creative content that is relatable, relevant and accessible to them. 

Joining the team at a moment of expansion, the Social Media Manager would help fuel our growth as well as providing valuable thought leadership to the charity’s senior managers and Board of Trustees, helping them expand into new areas and deepen relationships with key stakeholders. Additionally, you will work collaboratively to develop digital fundraising appeals and acquire new supporters. Finally, the Social Media Manager will be passionate about the work that we do creating a prevention programme against domestic violence, relationship abuse and sexual assault for young people in London.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a social media strategy that supports the charity’s delivery plans, including targets to increase brand awareness and engagement 
• Develop, launch and manage creative and engaging social media campaigns and appeals.
• Create and distribute compelling graphic, video and written content to support proactive social 
• media campaigns as well as managing day to day reactive social media engagements (responding to social media posts, developing discussions and responding to comments on each of our accounts). 
• Strong digital marketing skills including experience of paid-for and organic acquisition and an understanding of SEO 
• Ensure brand consistency across all social media channels, while appealing to a variety of audiences (including young people, educators, partner organisations, parents and funders.) 
• Grow and expand LMK’s social media presence into new platforms (Tik Tok, YouTube) plus expand existing presence on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn. 
• Deliver forward planning and scheduling of posts using Hootsuite, Asana or equivalent 
• Research and monitor activity of other organisations in the sector to look for collaboration opportunities and contribute to the topical news agenda – sharing and commenting on other organisations’ content as needed.
• Form key relationships with influencers across social media platforms 
• Monitor, track, analyse and report on social media platforms using tools like Google Analytics and Facebook, and recommend improvements to increase performance. 
• Analyse the long-term needs of LMK’s social media strategy and offer quarterly reports to the senior team that outline any necessary changes to the marketing plan.
• Manage a budget for social media activities including hiring external creative agencies where appropriate. 
• Educate other staff on the use of social media and promote its use 
• Support the Head of Fundraising in applying for social media and digital grants to further your work

Essential Skills:

• A strong commitment to young people, and an appreciation of why relationship education is vital for health and happiness. 
• Previous experience of managing social media channels to achieve specified outcomesagainst acquisition and conversion targets
• A proven track record of creating the right voice, deepening brand awareness and achieving engagement (building communities) with different audiences across social media channels including TikTik, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter using tools like Canva, MixCaptions, Amara etc. 
• Organisational skills – employing tactics to manage your own workload and any suppliers hired to create content. 
• Ability to manage projects from scratch including drafting proposals and plans (objectives, timelines, budget management etc) through to completion. 
• Strong written communication skills and excellent attention to detail 
• Copywriting and editing skills suitable for each platform, from knowing how to write a successful tweet to using effective storytelling techniques.
• An appreciation of the power of language- the nuances and sensitivities needed to communicate around issues like rape, sexual assault, abuse, gender identity, sexuality etc
• Applicants must have a ‘start-up mentality’ – self-motivated, comfortable with change and collaborative. 
• Able to build meaningful relationships with a variety of people both internally and externally. 
• Motivated by working for an organisation with a strong social purpose. 
• Able to work in a way that celebrates diversity, upholds LMK values and respects everyone LMK interacts with (including volunteers, staff members, stakeholders and workshop participants). 
• Excellent team working, collaboration and people skills in particular the ability to articulate ideas to colleagues and senior management 
• Excited at the prospect of playing a vital role in LMK’s growth across London.
• A knowledge of the VAWG sector, Education sector or working with young people would be preferable, although not essential.

CPD and Safeguarding

• Hold a DBS certificate or be willing to let us run a check.
• Be willing to comply with our policies and procedures relating to child protection, confidentiality and data protection.

To apply

To apply for this position, please forward a CV together with a one page covering letter. Deadline for application – 31st August 2022.

LMK strives to create a fair and healthy environment where all our colleagues feel valued and able to be their authentic selves at work. We understand that our people have commitments and personal interests outside of work and so we create a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best.

LMK values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity.We welcome applicants of any race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, sexuality or any other protected characteristic.

We can make reasonable adjustments throughout the application process and on the job. Please let us know, by contacting us separately if you need any adjustments or changes to be made during the recruitment process because of a disability or long-term health condition

Are you looking for a job where you are in control of the work you do, have life balance and the flexibility and freedom to achieve results?

Are you looking for new energy and a new challenge?

Newark & Sherwood CVS (NSCVS) & Rushcliffe CVS (RCVS) are looking for a Business Development Manager (working title you get to choose your own!) to develop a Partnership which will support our communities to grow and thrive.

Some of the things you’ll be doing:

• Creating and Developing the project
• Working with stakeholders to help shape the project
• Delivering solutions to meet community need
• Developing more effective and sustainable services

We’re interested in your ability not your qualifications; whatever your background e.g. NHS, Local Authority, VCSE we would love to hear from you if you can demonstrate:

• Working at both a strategic level & operational level
• Partnership Development experience with the skills to motivate stakeholders to get involved
• An understanding of the issues affecting communities at a local and national level

Closing date: We will keep the post open until we’ve recruited and will be viewing applications as they come in.

The Loop is a volunteer-led non profit, non governmental organisation made up of a dedicated team of over 500 chemists, health professionals, researchers and more. Guided by international expertise and experience, we support the establishment of professional drug checking services across the UK.

The Loop offers event-based and community-based drug checking and associated harm reduction services. We also provide training courses in drugs awareness, risk communications, harm reduction, spiking, and managing problems in nightlife. Our training programmes have been booked by staff working across public health, substance misuse services, universities, events, security industries and more.

Following the appointment of our first Chief Executive Officer, The Loop would like to recruit an Administrator.  We are looking for a dynamic individual to provide professional, effective and efficient administrative support to the CEO and board, as well as supporting the team in the coordination and administration of fundraising, marketing and drug checking service delivery.

If you think you have the skills and experience to be an exceptional administrator for The Loop, please submit a CV and covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) addressing how you meet the personal specification.  

Interviews will take place online but we reserve the right to conduct a second round of in person interviews if neccesary.

National Energy Action is looking for a Director of Homes who will lead the charity’s work to improve the lives of people in fuel poverty through improvements to building fabric and heating systems. It will strengthen NEA’s expertise and authority in this space across our activities.

The long-term solution to fuel poverty is for homes to be more energy efficient and more affordable to heat.  As National Energy Action’s Director of Homes, you will be at the heart of this vital transformation.  You will be part of our senior leadership team.  You will be responsible for our practical projects to improve the homes of people in fuel poverty; and you will bring expertise to critical debates on retrofit, decarbonisation and affordable warmth. 

This is a great time to join a passionate, committed and expert team.  If you think that everyone should be able to afford to keep their homes warm and safe; if you have the experience to drive our work in these areas, if you want to change for the better how people live their lives – we would love to hear from you.

This is a full time, permanent post with a flexible location in the UK.  The successful candidate will be part of the Senior Management Team, along with 3 other Directors, the Deputy Chief Executive and the Chief Executive. 

Candidates should have a demonstrable and evidenced track record of directing major programmes with complex funding arrangements, securing contracts through commercially-tendered bids, commissioning or procurement by private and public bodies.

The job description provides a list of the duties of the post and the person specification provides the list of essential and desirable criteria.

Our staff continue to work remotely on a temporary basis.  Post-holders must be resident within the UK, and be able to prove their Right to Work in the UK.  Post holders must also be willing to travel throughout the UK, including overnight stays as appropriate.

Interviews will take place on 7 and 8 September 2022, these could be in person or virtually.  Please indicate in your application if you will be available on these dates should you be selected for interview. Candidates are not expected to be present for the full two days.

Salary & allowances: Salary circa £25,000 per annum + car allowance (£3,600 per annum) = £28,600

Location:  Home based with travel throughout England & Wales

Contract: Full-time (37½ hrs per week).  Permanent

The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) is seeking an individual to play a leading role in supporting and developing YFC county federations as a YFC Field Officer.

YFC Field Officer:

The role will join NFYFC’s staff team to assist with delivery of support services provided to NFYFCs constituent county federations. 

The purpose of the role is to act as the key point of contact for the YFC county workforce and to support them to effectively manage the county federation (an independent charity) and to assist the county federations provide support to YFC clubs (small local charities).  The YFC workforce comprises of volunteers and staff working for YFC county federations either in a voluntary or a salaried role. A significant number of volunteers change roles annually, and quickly building working relationships will be a key target.

This is a multi-disciplinary role with responsibility for providing advice, guidance, support and resources for the YFC county workforce as well as distinguishing the training needs that will develop the effectiveness of the county federations.

The role will include learning and sharing the good practices in place in YFC clubs and county federations – acting as a conduit to share these across the organisation.

What you may find yourself doing:

1. Responding to the challenges of a busy working environment managing requests for information and support from NFYFC’s constituent county federations and volunteers - candidates must be adaptable and enjoy a fast-paced working environment. 
2. Making regular ‘check-in’ visits (via telephone, online or in person) with NFYFC’s constituent county federation staff and volunteers in England and Wales. Assisting with preparing any action planning required.
3. Learning of good practices already in place in YFC clubs and county federations and sharing these across the organisation.
4. Designing or assessing training materials and programmes to meet identified needs.
5. Planning and delivering training sessions or events.  Making requests for colleagues to produce materials to support training activities.

 The closing date for applications is 12 noon Friday 19 August 2022.

1. About you:

We are seeking applicants who are:

Essential

1. Experienced in working with volunteers and young people.  Able to adapt to working with new volunteers annually.  Experience of the Young Farmers’ Clubs organisation or as a youthwork practitioner will be an advantage.
2. Experienced in working to a robust safeguarding policy and safeguarding first culture.
3. Able to demonstrate experience of supporting and mentoring volunteers and colleagues.  Able to build strong productive relationships (on occasion remotely).
4. Networkers with influencing skills that result in positive outcomes - Experience of engaging internal decision makers and decision-making bodies at a county or regional level when making policy recommendations – this will include consultation and ability to pre-empt questions/concerns.
5. Able to encourage and influence the learning and training provided by NFYFC (delivery of much of our training is through a network of volunteers).
6. Able to manage administration and record keeping including experience of servicing committees, producing committee reports, taking and producing minutes to a high standard.
7. Fluent in the use of IT (MS Office, databases and other digital/online tools).
8. Experienced in promoting and demonstrating anti-discriminatory practice.
9. A driver (full licence) – essential and access to a vehicle to be used for work (this post attracts a car allowance and mileage claims against the expenses policy).  Travel throughout England and Wales is a requirement of the role.
10. Charismatic – an outgoing personality and a team player.

Desirable

1. Experienced in working with and managing the governance functions of a small charity or keen to learn about and provide advice on the governance of small local charitable organisations.
2. Experienced in committee work.
3. Able to identify training needs and to develop and design national-level training materials and toolkits.
4. Holders of formal qualifications as an educator or youthworker.
5. Experienced working with/for a membership organisation.

1. Other:
   1. The post is fulltime and is permanent.
   2. Contracted hours are balanced, and post holders will average a 37½ hour working week.  Working hours will include some evenings and some weekends.  A time off in lieu policy is in place.
   3. The post is homebased and travel throughout England and Wales is a requirement of this role and may involve occasional overnight stays.  Attendance at national meetings that NFYFC hosts (online, or often in Warwickshire) will be required. 
   4. Please be advised that we cannot offer visa sponsorship and that you must have right to work in the UK to apply or be considered for this role. If you are a non-UK National, you must already have an appropriate working visa/right to work in the UK to be considered. This post is based in the UK.
   5. NFYFC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to inclusion and embrace the spirit of all equalities legislation. Where possible we will always make reasonable adjustments for accessibility to anyone who requires it.

1. About the organisation:

The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (England & Wales) [NFYFC] is one of the largest rural youth organisations in the UK.  The organisation provides opportunities for personal development of its members through training programmes, competitions, skills certificates and overseas travel.  This is a democratic membership organisation comprising of approx. 580 Young Farmers’ Clubs in England & Wales which are grouped in 46 county federations.

The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs supports the clubs and county federations achieve the charity objectives through a range of programmes and training underpinned by youth work principles.  Programmes of work are designed to offer opportunities for participation, learning, fun and personal development to YFC members aged 10 to 28 years and to those supporting them in their roles across England and Wales.

Instructions to applicants:-

1. All applications to be submitted on the NFYFC’s application form  and accompanied by a supporting statement/letter/email, outlining how you meet the person specification and what you can bring to the role (no more than two A4 sides.
2. Closing date for completed applications is 12 noon Friday 19 August 2022

Deadline: 12pm on Friday 19 Aug

Interviews: Week commencing 22 August 2022 

As our Parliamentary and Policy Assistant you will:  

• Support BIHR’s parliamentary, policy and public affairs work to secure our Human Rights Act and resist the Bill of Rights Bill (better known as the Rights Removal Bill). 
• Conduct initial research and support the drafting of briefings on the Human Rights Act and Rights Removal Bill. 
• Proactively manage BIHR’s diary and engagements with parliamentarians and government officials, including setting up meetings, minutes and follow up actions. 
• Support and represent BIHR at meetings with other civil society groups working to secure the Human Rights Act. 
• Provide general support across BIHR’s human rights policy and practice work as needed, supporting HROs and the Research and Comms Associate. 

We are looking for someone who is:  

• Knowledgeable about our Human Rights Act and European Convention on Human Rights. 
• Informed about public law in the UK and able to accurately analyse and communicate changes to the law and their practical impact.
• Able to communicate about our Human Rights Act and the Rights Removal Bill orally and in writing with a a variety of people, including MPs, peers, members of the public, other NGOs, etc. 
• Self-sufficient and a self-starter with some experience doing parliamentary work ideally, if not, is able to learn quickly and work independently as well as part of a small team.
• Happy to work under pressure and to deadlines in a fast-moving, ever-changing policy environment. 

You can find out more about the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, including further information about BIHR, the main tasks in the role, and the selection criteria and interview process.

Please note

• You must apply using BIHR's application form, as provided on this site or the link to our website. Do not submit a CV / Covering Letter, these will not be considered.
• BIHR is a remote working organisation, with homeworking equipment provided. There is a once-a-month meeting of the whole team in central London (usually the last Monday of the month). Flexi-desk space is also available weekly in central London, on rotation. This role may require some meetings in Westminster and Whitehall, but this can be discussed with the candidates.