I CAN is the UK’s leading children’s communication charity.  We exist solely to help children and young people with speech, language and communication needs find their voice, and develop the skills they need to thrive and fulfill their potential.

The issue we are tackling is enormous, and so will be your role in helping us achieve our mission that no child should be left out, or left behind, because of a difficulty speaking or understanding.

Following a restructure of the team, as we gear up towards achieving our goal of reaching a quarter of a million children by 2023, I CAN is looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Trusts Fundraiser within our Philanthropy team.

Your work will make a concrete difference to the lives of children affected by speech, language and communication needs in the UK.  As such, we seek professionals who share our ambition and donor-centred approach, are target-driven, and have strong work ethic.  This is your opportunity to be an exceptional fundraiser as part of a dedicated, hardworking team that loves nothing more than supporting one another succeed.

Reporting to the Head of Trusts & Statutory Fundraising and an active member of the team, you will raise income from grant making organisations and build strong relationships with them.

We are keen to hear from you if you match the criteria outlined in the person specification and can fulfill the requirements of the job description.  However, we expect the postholder to unequivocally demonstrate:

• Experience in fundraising
• Aptitude for developing relationships
• Ability to deliver against agreed targets
• Excellent written communication skills, and ability to develop compelling funding applications.

To apply, please send a one-page cover letter and your CV by the closing date. Your cover letter must address the above 4 points to support the shortlisting process.

Interviews will be held via video call on Thursday and Friday, 11th & 12th February 2021.

I CAN works within the government’s Covid-19 guidelines.

I CAN is passionate about promoting equality, valuing diversity and working inclusively. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. 

Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately, we are not always able to respond to every applicant. If you have not received a response within one week after the closing date, you have not been successful on this occasion.

We are looking for a passionate Support Services Officer to play a key role in offering support and information to women and their loved ones affected by cervical cancer, cervical cell changes and those with concerns or questions about the cervical screening or HPV vaccination programs. You will also be responsible for offering additional support through our Callback service and the day to day running of our Ask the Expert service providing online medical clarification. The ideal candidate will be self-motivating, and a clear communicator with strong supportive and multi-tasking skills

This is a full time, one year fixed term contract.

To apply for this role please send a CV and a covering letter to Debbie Shipley, Support Services Manager

Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Closing date for application:  5pm on the 29th January 2021

Interview date:  Friday 5th February 2021

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young refugees and asylum seekers?

This is an exciting time to be joining Young Roots as Fundraising Manager. This vital role will contribute to the delivery of Young Roots’ fundraising strategy by maximising income predominantly from individuals, community, events and corporate fundraising.

MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF JOB

The Fundraising Manager will play a key role in the delivery of our new fundraising strategy by maximising income predominantly from individuals, community, events and corporate fundraising. You will lead on the growth of a donor acquisition and retention programme, helping us to attract new, committed supporters and will be responsible for the delivery of specific agreed fundraising targets. You will also be responsible for supporter stewardship and ensuring excellence in our donor care, in order to increase our number of loyal, committed givers who share our passion for making a difference to the lives of young refugees and asylum seekers.

We are working to a new 3-year fundraising strategy with a focus on income diversification. We are also in the process of developing a new strategic plan and direction for the organisation. Young Roots has grown significantly over the last three years and our income has almost trebled. The majority of our income comes from Trusts, Foundations and other grants. The Fundraising Manager will focus on diversifying our funding, in particular through growing our levels of individual giving; building links with our local communities in Croydon, Brent and beyond to improve community and events fundraising; and developing relationships with corporate partners.

Who we're looking for

We are looking for an experienced and talented individual to develop, support and champion both new and existing fundraising activities in these areas.

You will bring enthusiasm and ambition to this varied role, using your passion for donor care and making a difference to increase engagement from supporters. We would welcome applications from candidates with strong fundraising experience and excellent relationship management skills who want to use their experience to make a real difference to the lives of the young people we work with.

We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment, although due to the current ongoing COVID-19 pandemic the role will initially be predominantly home-based.

Young Roots recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and particularly welcome BAME candidates and those with lived experience of migration and the asylum system. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities. Young Roots is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Helford River Children’s Sailing Trust (HRCST) is a charity based near Falmouth in Cornwall with a proud track record over 22 years of teaching children and young people to develop new skills and confidence through learning to sail and other water based activities. Over 600 children participate each year, the majority at no charge and who otherwise would not have this opportunity because of circumstances, despite living close to the sea.

The charity is now at an exciting stage of its development looking to expand and build its influence for the next generation. It has recently secured funding to construct an accessible watersports centre at Trevassack Lake on the Lizard peninsula. Targeting many more youngsters including those with physical, behavioural, and educational disabilities, this hugely rewarding activity includes building a fully accessible Learning Centre and several residential lodges for accompanying families. This new facility will be open in July 2021.

HRCST is now seeking to appoint a full-time Fundraising Manager to support the CEO in raising revenue and capital appeal funding to support the short- and medium-term financial objectives of the charity. The successful candidate will have the experience and personal enthusiasm to translate financial objectives into operational plans and by researching and developing Trust, Corporate, Community, Events, and Legacy funding opportunities, including the preparation of applications.

You must be able to demonstrate a track record of delivery and good communication skills. As befits a smaller organisation, you will need to be highly self-motivated, and open to some element of flexible working.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB

The Fundraising Manager is responsible for attracting income to support the work and financial objectives of the charity. They will develop sustainable income streams to cover annual running costs and the current capital appeal, including public and third sector grants, sponsorship, and donations.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES

Fundraising planning and activities

· Lead the sustainable income generation activity for the organisation, including from trusts, corporate supporters, public sector grants, community donations, events, and legacies

· Working closely with the CEO, develop a fundraising strategy which will increase funding, secure multi-year grants and diversify income streams

· Proactively identify new ideas and opportunities for income potential

· Recruit, manage and co-ordinate volunteer and paid fundraisers as appropriate

· Manage the organisation’s social media to support fundraising and supporter engagement

· Coordinate the collection of data on social impact and how HRSCT makes a difference to support the fundraising

Management and Administration

· Keep accurate and up to date records of donors, ensuring compliance with the Fundraising Regulator and other bodies such as GDPR

· Manage the fundraising database and support other database users

Communication

· Manage donor relationships, including responding to queries from current and potential donors, and ensuring that they feel valued, informed and engaged

· Manage communications and mailings to trusts, corporate supporters, community supporters and volunteers and build relationships with these organisations and individuals

· Provide content for the organisation’s website in support of fundraising activities and plans

· Deliver regular communications (e.g. newsletter, mailings) to volunteers, employees and contractors to inform, engage and inspire.

PERSON SPECIFICIATION

Qualifications and previous experience

Essential

• Successful track record of fundraising in a third sector organisation, including experience in more than one of the following areas:

· Fundraising events

· Community fundraising

· Grants and foundations

· Social media and crowd funding

· Corporate fundraising

· Major donors

• Previous experience of developing a multi-year fundraising plan to develop sustainable income

• Previous experience of administering a donor database

Desirable

• Relevant CPD courses and qualifications, for example as delivered by the Institute of Fundraising

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of legislation and good practice relevant to fundraising

• Good understanding of main social media platforms and their role in fundraising

• Excellent communication skills – written, telephone, F2F, confident, clear presenter

• IT literate, proficient in Word, Excel

Desirable

• Understanding of main principles of project management

Personal qualities

Essential

• Ability to engage and develop rapport with supporters and potential supporters (corporate, trusts, community)

• Ability to work on own initiative, to organise and prioritise work

• Ability to work well as part of a team

• Personal drive and determination, motivated to meet targets and deadlines

• Ability to be flexible, to occasionally work evenings and weekends as business needs require

The World Hepatitis Alliance is recruiting for a fundraising and business development manager – corporates and partnerships (part-time).

This is a new role within our organisation, so a pro-active, entrepreneurial approach is a must. You will have the opportunity to shape the fundraising strategy and practice so you can make a big impact from day one.

While you will not have a big fundraising team around you, you will have a highly collaborative and supportive staff team who are totally committed to supporting your success.

The World Hepatitis Alliance drives the global fight against viral hepatitis, one of the leading causes of death worldwide. We amplify the voices of people living with viral hepatitis to drive action to make the elimination of viral hepatitis a reality by 2030. We are guided by our shared values of making a difference, trust, integrity and ambition - all of which makes our organisation an exciting and fulfilling place to work for.

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our work as a global organisation. We aim for our staff team to reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Please apply using the application form and job descriptions provided. International applicants welcome.

Deadline: 12noon GMT, Friday 18th December

Start date: January 2020

Fundraise to empower young people to solve environmental, social and community problems they care most about. Lead partnerships that give young people the skills they need to thrive.

Who we are

Apps for Good is a small independent charity giving young people the skills they need to thrive. For 10 years we’ve worked with teachers to unlock the potential of over 200,000 students around the UK, and beyond, with our free technology courses.

Our courses encourage students to think about the world around them and solve the problems that they find by creating apps and products with machine learning and the Internet of Things.

Our partnerships enhance the learning experience, provide engagement opportunities for students and funding in order to remain free and accessible to as many young people as possible. We believe that this collaboration is essential to bridge education and industry.

Why we exist

Too many young people don’t have access to the skills they need to succeed in life. We support and empower educators to teach students everything they need to create a brighter future for themselves and for their community.

The tech sector is not inclusive enough, we want to ensure that the industry is open to everyone making sure it works to solve society’s biggest problems.

The team

We are a charity with a start-up mindset. We are a small, close-knit, highly ambitious and energetic team who all believe strongly in our mission and values. We’re currently working very effectively remotely but when possible we expect to continue to be a distributed team with regular meetings in London.

If you believe in the power of technology and education to transform lives, then you will be the perfect fit.

The role

We’re looking for a new Fundraising and Partnerships Manager to support, nurture and grow our fantastic network of funders and partners, including LEGO, Spotify, BNY Mellon, SAP and Deutsche Bank.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about social impact and building long-term mutually valuable partnerships. You will work with existing and prospective corporate and philanthropic partners on a number of funded projects across Apps for Good. You’ll focus on growth, creating new ways to engage and inspire, and pitching new products in meetings and written proposals.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity’s needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are keen to encourage a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge within Apps for Good.

Requirements

Essential

• At least three years’ experience in one or more of the following areas; fundraising, partnership management, business development or account management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Confident at networking and engaging with stakeholders at all levels. 
• Able to deliver high quality pitches to external organisations and senior executives. 
• Great interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to work across the team and deliver on shared projects. 
• Positive, communicative and proactive approach to work and problem-solving. 
• Effective time management skills.
• Great self-starter who can independently oversee projects from start to finish.
• Enthusiasm for Apps for Good’s mission.

Desired

• Experience working within a distributed team
• Experience of negotiating and working on government projects / contracts. 

Benefits

This is a permanent role working remotely with regular travel, mostly to London, when possible. We offer flexible working, health care insurance, good holiday allowance, plus you get your birthday off.

Joining a small collaborative team means you’ll contribute to a variety of projects and have a voice on strategy. We’re committed to developing our team and supporting their career aspirations.

Grants officer

• Salary: £23,682.40 p.a. (£29,603 p.a FTE)
• Contract: Part time, Permanent
• Location: South-west London, UK / some remote working

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to join CSW’s Fundraising team, to raise income from our existing statutory and institutional funders and grow income from new funding sources

Key Responsibilities (a full list of responsibilities is listed in the Application Pack)

• Work with the Head of Fundraising to develop a statutory and institutional fundraising strategy that delivers on agreed income targets.
• Achieve or exceed agreed income targets through applying to and successfully managing relationships with statutory and institutional funders.
• Research and identify income opportunities from new grant making sources.
• Liaise with relevant internal project managers to ensure relationships with existing statutory and institutional funders are managed in a way that secures multi-year grants.

The Person

You are an experienced grants fundraiser with a proven track record of securing six-figure grants or more from statutory or institutional sources.  You are proactive, a good communicator with an excellent eye for detail. You are able to work with others to gather the information needed for applications and reporting. You are inspired by CSW’s mission and eager to play your part, through this role, in ensuring freedom or religion and belief for all.

Essential Criteria (a full list of essential criteria is listed in the Application Pack)

• A minimum of two years’ fundraising experience for a charity.
• Proven track record of securing six-figure grants from statutory and institutional funders.
• Writing compelling funding applications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Understanding of monitoring and evaluation processes needed for large institutional funding applications.

CSW Benefits

We offer, your birthday off, pension with 6% employer contribution, season ticket loan, free eye tests and discounted gym membership.

Please go to our website to download an application form and applicant’s e-pack. Please email Jane Bave, Head of People and Culture if you require further information.

Closing date for full applications:  Noon on Wednesday 20 January 2021.

This post falls within the definition of an Occupational Requirement as per the Equality Act 2010.

CSW is a human rights organisation specialising in freedom of religion or belief, and as Christians we stand with everyone facing injustice because of their religion or belief.  

General Data Protection Regulation

CSW takes seriously the storing of personal data in line with the General Data Protection Regulation.  Your application and any information you provide will be stored securely either on paper records or a computer system and then destroyed in line with the data protection laws.

WomenMATTA is a thriving women’s centre for women in Manchester and Trafford and part of the national charity Women in Prison

We have an exciting opportunity for a new Manager lead an established and committed team.

The overall aim of this role is to provide strategic oversight and operational management to all WomenMATTA services delivered through hubs across multiple sites in Manchester, ensuring quality standards are consistently met, staff are effectively managed, partnerships are established and maintained and budgets are appropriately managed.

We actively encourage applications from women from a variety of backgrounds, and with a range of skills and experiences. We are particularly interested to hear from Black, Asian and minority ethnic women and women who have personal experience of the criminal justice system. The role is only open to women, in accordance with the sex-based exemptions of the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.

TO APPLY:

To apply, please download and read the WomenMATTA Manager  RECRUITMENT PACK including the Job Description and Person Specification and complete the application and equalities monitoring forms in full. 

Closing date for applications:  Midday Monday 18th January 2021

Interview date:. Week Commencing Monday 1st February 2021

The Counselling Manager at Trust House provides the clinical guidance for Trust House’s Counselling service provision. You will work with individuals who have been affected by sexual abuse or assault at any time in their lives. You’ll be responsible for carrying out and co-ordinating the assessments of adult clients aged 25 years + referred into Trust House in partnership with our Senior Adult Therapist and other team members. You will deliver counselling to a small caseload of clients, and co-ordinate the allocation and delivery of counselling and group work by a committed group of staff, volunteer and sessional counsellors working alongside other team members. You will also be pro-active in working alongside our CEO to drive the development of our service offer to adult survivors of rape and sexual abuse.

You will support our volunteer counsellors and therapists, provide individual case management supervision and group supervision to counsellors at Trust House.

You will contribute to, and support the development of policies and procedures that underpin our adult working. You will develop and promote robust and appropriate clinical practice, providing clinical guidance to our CEO to support best decision making in regard to all aspects of our frontline service delivery and development for adults affected by sexual violence or abuse.

You will lead in the development of outreach provision and our digital offer to support service accessibility and your knowledge and expertise will play an important part in raising awareness of the service, enhancing our training offer and developing effective referral pathways for counselling.

You will ensure that services are delivered in accordance with Trust House Lancashire’s policies, procedures and service standards and enable and support the service to meet with any specific requirements from the board of trustees, funders and commissioners.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Clinical Lead for Adult Services has responsibility for:

• Overseeing the day to day practice within the Counselling team to ensure effective and efficient operations.
• Planning, co-ordination, delivery and development of Trust House Lancashire’s counselling service enabling us to deliver a holistic and high quality counselling and therapeutic service to clients, including group support.
• To provide clinical guidance and development support across the range of services delivered at Trust House for adult survivors.

• Assessment including risk and needs of individuals accessing the service, and following up with appropriate support action and recommending appropriate treatment, support and adjustments for clients including timely referrals out.
• Supervising and monitoring the allocation of new referrals to counsellors and therapists in line with their current caseload numbers and complexity and skills/experience.
• Building team working, trust and transparency through regular 1-1 meetings with counsellors and therapists, and supporting team members as required.
• Taking responsibility for sessional and employed counselling induction processes in partnership with our CEO for employed staff, and our Volunteer Coordinator for their probation, performance, development and clinical performance.
• Working with a small caseload of clients, and managing and supporting employed and sessional counsellors working with their own caseload of clients.
• Working alongside our Volunteer Coordinator to manage and support student, volunteer and sessional counsellors at Trust House.
• Taking responsibility for embedding the sessional, volunteers, and employed counselling staff within the service.
• Working within Trust House Lancashire’s policies and procedures in relation to safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults, children and young people, ensuring the escalation of concerns or issues that might arise in the course of our work.
• Ensuring the CEO is kept informed of any trends or themes in presenting issues for service users and any practice issues for Trust House Lancashire in relation to our work with stakeholder agencies.
• Working with our Volunteer Co-ordinator to support development of volunteer and staff induction and training relevant to our work. Identifying gaps in training delivery and leading the development of CPD training opportunities to meet the needs of the service.
• Working closely with all team members to support seamless service delivery.
• Working and liaising with other professionals to address wider client needs.
• Engaging with wider services design and development activities including fundraising, awareness and networking events as well as social media participation and supporting the CEO through contribution to funding applications.
• Participating in opportunities to influence the design and development of services nationally for those affected by rape and sexual abuse.
• Ensuring team use of systems (Lamplight CMS) in accordance with procedures, facilitating consistency of service quality.
• Overseeing and reporting to the CEO on the provision of clinical assessments, waiting times of clients.
• Managing project monitoring, reporting and outcome evaluation procedures in line with Trust House Lancashire’s established protocols and providing activity reports for the CEO for contract monitoring and reporting.
• Providing clinical oversight of Trust House Lancashire’s introductory training, CPD content, and external training offer and where appropriate contributing to delivery.
• Managing counselling project budgets in partnership with the CEO.
• Participating in monthly line management, clinical supervision and team meetings.
• Maintaining client confidentiality, upholding data protection and equal opportunities principles.
• Working according to relevant practice guidelines; The Survivors Trust National Service Standards and the BACP and UKPT Ethical Framework.
• Representing Trust House Lancashire in meetings with stakeholder agencies deputising for the CEO as required.
• This job description is guide to the tasks of the Clinical Lead at Trust House, and the post-holder is required to undertake other tasks as reasonably requested by the CEO.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience of successful creative digital engagement, including managing social media tools and in the production of marketing campaigns using Adobe Creative Suite and e-marketing platforms. We are also looking for someone with excellent communication and implementation skills, who will enjoy the challenge of working in a growing team at a time of transition. This role requires someone motivated by their Christian faith with a personal interest and concern for the people of the Middle East and North Africa.

The Communications Team sits within the External Engagement Department, ensuring a high level of content, quality, style and messaging for all the internal and external communications of SAT-7 UK. It manages all editorial and publication processes and a range of themed communications and campaigns to external channels, including digital, news, public relations and media. It also acts as a hub, developing and profiling resources and materials for all teams. The teams work together on various projects and activities to ensure that every aspect of the strategy is connected and delivers a coherent public brand, maximising every potential opportunity for engagement, influence and income.

The Digital Content & Communications Officer (DCCO) reports to the Communications Manager and has overall responsibility for digital content creation, digital marketing and social media.

• CONTENT: Create and deliver engaging and inspiring rich media content across a range of digital channels, including web, email, social media and other digital marketing platforms. 
• EMAILS: Work with colleagues in the Communications Team and across the organisation to build, test and send responsive email templates for all SAT-7 UK’s email requirements (meeting SAT-7’s brand guidelines and conforming to industry standards). Use Email marketing tool DotDigital to develop automated communications that strengthen supporter engagement and convert recipients into committed donors.
• SOCIAL MEDIA: Develop the strategy for and oversee all social media platforms, including reviewing insights and analytics for different platforms. Work closely with other team members to deliver strong social media content and engagement across various platforms, chiefly Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
• MARKETING: Oversee digital marketing of SAT-7 resources and campaigns through social media advertising, external agencies and other channels as required, to engage more deeply with existing supporters and donors, acquire new supporters and to raise funds for SAT-7 UK.
• WEBSITE: Support the Digital Communications Officer in developing and updating SAT-7’s website as an inspiring platform to raise profile, income and engagement.

To apply you must submit your CV, Cover letter and application form

Please note that applications are welcome before the closing date and we may call for interviews and appoint earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

About the role

Want to gain experience of the inner workings of a media team within an international development agency? Are you an excellent storyteller with a passion to make the public care about the plight of some of the world’s poorest and most marginalised communities? Are you hoping to take your first steps into the world of media and PR? This is an opportunity to join Christian Aid’s Media & Public Engagement team within its Fundraising & Supporter Engagement (FS)E department for a six-month graduate programme You’ll gain a thorough insight into the life of a storyteller at a major UK charity in the NGO sector.

As part of the wider department, this post has an enabling role and will undertake a diverse range of tasks in supporting in the team to deliver its objectives and ambitions, to make more noise about Christian Aid’s work in media & PR, and develop meaningful engagement with our supporters and audiences.

There is a view to extending this fixed term contract to a two-year programme, which would see the appointed graduate then move between teams across the Fundraising & Supporter Engagement department to support them on a six-month rolling basis. The scheme will provide additional resource and surge capacity, whilst also providing an exciting development opportunity to gain experience in a variety of areas of fundraising and communications at Christian Aid.

About you

You will be flexible in your approach and provide practical support, such as event management on our key moment campaigns, regional story-gathering, act as an intersection between our media team and church engagement teams across England, and work on delivering content for our social and multimedia portals. 

This is the perfect opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference in the world and is looking to be part of an exciting time of fundraising growth within Christian Aid.

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Competency questions

As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:

Building partnerships: Tell us of a time when you had to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with a wide range of contacts and networks

Innovation and Creativity: Please describe a situation where you came up with an improved approach to getting work done or addressing an issue

Bede is an established local charity providing four specialist services. We support adults with a learning disability; women and men who experience domestic abuse; youth clubs and school holiday programmes and opportunities for community volunteering. Our team of around 40 staff work with an annual income of £1.2m.

We invite you to lead us through an exciting period of development as we move to a new purpose-built Centre in 2023. You'll join us at a key moment in our long and distinguished history, and take us into a dynamic future. Our current Director, Nick Dunne, who retires in 2021, will introduce you to this exceptional opportunity to make a real difference to our neighbours' lives.

This is a unique chance for an experienced senior manager from the not-for-profit sector to head our small, high-impact organisation. You will work with people in complex circumstances, and support specialist managers in grasping opportunities and assessing risks. In addition, you'll bring a thorough working knowledge of HR, charity finance, fundraising and governance to your role. You'll draw on all your creativity and energy to achieve maximum success and sustainability. We look forward to hearing from you - and offering a warm welcome from our lively and appreciative community. 

For an informal discussion about the role and to apply, please see application pack.

Closing date for applications 5pm Monday February 1, 2021.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit Bede w/c February 15
Interviews will be held on Thursday February 25.

Don’t let a child’s start in life determine their future

Programme Innovations Director (North and Midlands)

•  Based in North/Midlands, home based initially, with regular travel once restrictions ease
• Closing date: 1 February 2021, 9.00am 

Join Future First and help us build a more equal world. Working with us, you can make a big difference

…To children and young people

• Tackle educational inequality and help close the gap
• Give young people hope, dreams and the chance to realise them
• Connect them with powerful, relatable role models

…To state schools and colleges

• Build, engage and sustain alumni networks
• Harness untapped resources
• Grow social capital and strengthen school communities 

…To employers, funders and partners

• Showcase our work to gain support and investment
• Create exciting work experience opportunities (virtual and in person)
• Deliver employer programmes and funded interventions

…To you

• Learn, grow and create in a demanding but supportive environment
• Enjoy diverse and meaningful work
• Be rewarded and valued as part of a great, collaborative team 

…To us

• Bring your vision, energy, indefatigability and solutions focus to ensure our service for schools and young people is second to none 
• Give us your knowledge of education, schools and working with young people
• Deliver our programmes and demonstrate our impact
• Innovate to extend our reach to more schools and pupils

We would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and people with lived experience of the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting a diverse workforce. 

Safeguarding is a priority for us, and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for the successful candidate.

Join us. We are building a better world for young people.

Frontier Youth Trust is an inclusive and broad movement of people building a better world for young people.  We want to see this diversity reflected in our Leadership. We particularly welcome applications for the Leadership Team post of Movement Advocate from women, Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates and LGBTQ+ candidates.

We are a growing movement committed to reaching young people on the margins. We are equipping this movement to take pioneering risks in their work with young people through training, coaching, practical resources, theological reflection and sharing good practice. We are looking for someone with a gift for communication to join our Leadership Team.

The Movement Advocate will help others to theologically reflect on their experiences with young people in the light of their faith, the principles of youth work, and the Christian story, to inspire people to catch a vision for pioneering with young people on the margins.

✓ Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
✓ Extensive experience of pioneering with young people
✓ Strong online and offline communication skills

A Christian commitment is a genuine occupational requirement for this post.