Thank you for your interest in the role of Community Fundraising Officer. Please take the time to read the JOB DESCRIPTION and PERSON SPECIFICATION then complete the APPLICATION FORM found on on our website.  Please do not send a CV as we are unable to accept them.

** This posts has become vacant due to growth and internal promotion and previous applicants need not apply.

1. DESIGNATION                 Fundraising Officer
2. HOURS                               36 per week (some planned unsocial hours)
3. SALARY                              NJC Scale 12 - 15 (£21,589 - £22,401) + 5% Pension Contribution
4. LOCATION                         Registered Office, Warrington
5. RESPONSIBLE TO           Head of Fundraising, Community Fundraising Manager
6. ACCOUNTABLE FOR      Fundraising Volunteers
7. PURPOSE OF POST

7.1 To grow PAPYRUS’ community fundraising income by building and maintaining long-term and mutually beneficial relationships with volunteer fundraisers

1. KEY RELATIONSHIPS

PAPYRUS Fundraising team, volunteer fundraisers donors & prospective donors, grant-making trust and foundation representatives and PAPYRUS staff & volunteers

1. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

9.1 To respond to volunteer fundraising enquiries, provide appropriate information and ongoing encouragement via phone, email and letter

9.2 Work closely with other members of the Fundraising team ensure accurate and timely recording of all enquiries, follow-ups and donations, adhering to and within agreed stewardship and data protection protocols

9.3 Liaise with colleagues to ensure all progress reports and evaluations are prepared and completed within the agreed deadlines

9.4 To contribute to the content and updating of information on PAPYRUS website and literature as required

9.5 Respect confidentiality within PAPYRUS policy and manage data appropriately in line with the Data Protection Act 2017.

9.6 Understand relevant duties and manage matters relating to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults within PAPYRUS policy.

9.7 Attend training courses as required.

10. ADDITIONAL DUTIES - It is the nature of the work of PAPYRUS prevention of young suicides that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All staff are, therefore, expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises and when tasks not specifically covered in their job description have to be undertaken. These additional duties will normally be to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes in work and they will normally be compatible with the regular type of work. If the additional responsibility or task becomes a regular or frequent part of the member of staff’s job, it will be included in the job description in consultation with the member of staff

11. CONFIDENTIALITY - It is expected that all PAPYRUS employees understand that our work is confidential and that neither details about those who use its services nor any other PAPYRUS business should be divulged to members of the public. A confidentiality agreement must be signed on taking up this post. Further details are outlined in the PAPYRUS Confidentiality Policy

12. BASIC PRINCIPLES - The post holder is expected to be familiar with and have regard to the ethos and values of PAPYRUS and work within that framework. He/she must be prepared to operate without prejudice to all who approach PAPYRUS or work with the organisation at any level

13. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE - Conditions of Service are broadly in line with those set out by the National Joint Council for Local Government Services. PAPYRUS has a probationary period of 6 months for all posts. Appointment to this post may be subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Scheme check

14.   QUALIFICATIONS - See Person Specification

Lead Engagement and Regulatory Assurance Officer

Level D - £26,768

About us

As an independent body serving the public, we uphold information rights for all. We do this by promoting openness in public bodies, as well as data privacy for individuals. As well as this, we oversee legislation that ensures people’s data is secure, accurate and robustly managed.

The ICO is making changes to the way we provide information rights services to SMEs. We have a number of exciting opportunities to be at the forefront of those changes.

About the role

Business Services provides a range of information rights services for SMEs. These include providing advice, dealing with reported breaches, growing the register of fee payers, account managing stakeholders, developing compliance aids and providing assurance services. Our work is varied and fast paced, as we strive to provide first class services that remain relevant to the evolving needs and expectations of our customers.

The successful candidate will manage some of our relationships with stakeholders related to small business, identify opportunities for engagement and successfully influence to secure that engagement. They will also take a lead role across a range of on and off site assurance activities, ranging from assessing the compliance of individual organisations, to running workshops and giving practical compliance advice to wider audiences.

About you

You will have two to three years compliance assessment experience, a strong intellectual ability to analyse complex legislation and apply it to particular cases and a knowledge of general business processes with specific reference to the management and handling of personal data. You will also hold, or be willing to undertake, relevant professional training in audit, risk or information management.

You will be a first class communicator. You will have strong verbal communication skills and be able to effectively represent the ICO, including through off site visits and facilitating workshops. You will also be an effective writer, able to produce reports and other compliance tools, translating complex issues into clear, practical advice for small businesses.

You will also have strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively at all levels with stakeholders and be able to contribute to the provision of a professional, proactive and unified ICO service.

Closing Date

Applications must be submitted by 23:59 on Sunday 1 March 2020.

Please note if you are appointed to work with the ICO you will be required to complete security clearance processes. These include identity and qualification checks and a Basic Disclosure level check of unspent criminal convictions.

The ICO is committed to equal opportunities in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

About us

As an independent body serving the public, we uphold information rights for all. We do this by promoting openness in public bodies, as well as data privacy for individuals. As well as this, we oversee legislation that ensures people’s data is secure, accurate and robustly managed.

The ICO is making changes to the way we provide information rights services to SMEs. We have a number of exciting opportunities to be at the forefront of those changes.

About the role

Business Services provides a range of information rights services for SMEs. These include providing advice, dealing with reported breaches, growing the register of fee payers, account managing stakeholders, developing compliance aids and providing assurance services. Our work is varied and fast paced, as we strive to provide first class services that remain relevant to the evolving needs and expectations of our customers.

The successful candidate will manage the ICO’s relationships with key stakeholders related to small business, identifying opportunities for engagement and successfully influencing to secure that engagement. They will also undertake research and policy development, developing guidance and other tools to help SMEs comply with the law.

About you

You will have five years’ experience of working at a graduate level with a strong intellectual ability to analyse complex legislation and apply it to particular cases. You will have good judgement and the confidence to take sound, high profile decisions.

You will be a first class communicator. You will have strong verbal communication skills and be able to effectively represent the ICO, including through speaking engagements. You will also be an effective writer, able to convert complex issues into clear, practical advice for small businesses.

You will also have the interpersonal skills necessary to negotiate and maintain good relationships with senior officials in assigned stakeholder areas and to contribute to the provision of a professional, proactive and unified ICO service.

Closing Date

Applications must be submitted by 23:59 on Sunday 1 March 2020.

Please note if you are appointed to work with the ICO you will be required to complete security clearance processes. These include identity and qualification checks and a Basic Disclosure level check of unspent criminal convictions.

The ICO is committed to equal opportunities in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

**Field Based Role covering boroughs of, Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford & Wigan.**

Embedded in Primary Care and Community Health Teams, you will be delivering employment support to clients in parallel to the health treatment being delivered by NHS clinicians. Working intensively with a maximum caseload of 25 clients who have a health condition which impacts on their ability to gain work, assisting them to obtain and sustain employment that is consistent with their vocational goals, following the eight principles of IPS. Meeting and exceeding performance targets for referrals, employer engagement, job starts and sustainment, in compliance with contractual guidelines and quality procedures.

Job Description Summary

• Build relationships with clinical teams to generate referrals into the programme and create a collaborative working partnerships with NHS clinicians. 
• Attend weekly meetings with clinical teams and communicate with team members to integrate vocational services into health treatment processes
• Support candidates to understand their skills, aspirations and goals through the completion of a Vocational Profile and produce an Action Plan to obtain and sustain competitive employment in line with their preferences
• Assisting clients to understand their benefits through the delivery of In Work Benefit calculations and sourcing additional financial support
• Focus on rapid job search with the client, whilst utilising local support networks to help them overcome their barriers to employment
• Source job opportunities for clients through tailored job search and regular contact with employers (you will be required to spend 20% of your time each week on employer engagement activity)
• To develop effective working relationships with a range of external agencies who might be better able to help individuals to achieve their employment goals for example, local colleges, training providers and external supported employment services
• Promote the benefits of supporting service users to access employment within Remploy and external employers, aiming to raise the profile of IPS services and raise expectations around the ability of service users to access paid employment
• Develop collaborative working relationships with employers to enable support to be provided to clients in work, and to help employers understand how to better support their staff. In particular, ensuring the service is focused on accessing the hidden labour market to unlock potential jobs that match with service user preference
• Identify appropriate employer contacts, then develop and maintain relationships as a source of employment opportunities for participants.
• Sell the benefits of GM WWSES, or a specific participant to Employers to achieve placement opportunities, work trials and vacancies.
• To assess individual support needs related to work which might typically include help with benefits, travel to work, managing health at work etc.
• To deliver employment workshops with other members of staff as required
• Provide individualised in work support using the place, train, fade model and ensuring effective support networks are in place to achieve sustainment
• To maintain a professional relationship with the clients of the programme and with other staff, with particular attention to confidentiality and maintenance of professional boundaries
• Ensure contractual compliance by accurate data entry and completion of documentation
• Allocate appropriate time working in community settings away from Primary Care and Community Care Teams in line with Fidelity requirements (such as within libraries, community centres, coffee shops)
• To work flexibly as required by the individual and employer which may require some working out of normal office hours
• To actively participate in own continuous professional development
• To work with the GM WWSES Operations Manager and Team Leader to ensure that vocational support services continue to develop effectively
• Ensure that effective referral and information structures related to this service are in place with Primary Care and Community Health Teams
• Ensure that effective monitoring and evaluation systems are adhered to, in relation to the GM WW SES Programme & Evaluation requirements and keep abreast of changing practice within vocational rehabilitation
• Ensure that all required data is entered into Remploy and NHS systems
• Work with external agencies to maximise use of both internal and external resources in the delivery of vocational support services

The Person (essential)

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt to a wide range of communication and learning styles
• High level of optimism, initiative and effective interpersonal skills in order to engage effectively with service users, clinical teams and employers
• Influencing skills that promote commitment and action
• Customer focused with a strong commitment to client care
• Disability Capability with demonstrable experience of supporting clients with mental ill health and other health conditions and disabilities
• Strong team player with a positive and flexible approach to both work and colleagues
• Creative problem solving skills and a positive approach to challenging and overcoming limiting beliefs
• Ability to plan and organise workload to meet required targets and deadlines
• Experience of people development on a one to one basis
• Experience of meeting and exceeding programme outcomes and targets
• Accurate identification of candidate support needs both pre and post-employment, with appropriate interventions delivered by self, or sourced through additional support networks
• Creating and delivering candidate Action Plans
• Experience working with employers to develop job opportunities for clients, and to support them whilst in work
• Attention to detail and ability to work to a defined delivery structure
• Able to work flexible hours and travel through prior arrangement as the needs of the job dictate

(Desired - compulsory to be attained once in role)

• Holds Level 3 Diploma in Employability Services Sector qualification
• Holds Mental Health First Aid Qualification
• Trained in the IPS approach

** All candidates must drive with own vehicle ** 

EEO Statement

Remploy is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of equality and diversity in employment in which our employees as well as candidates for employment are treated equitably. We understand that a diverse workforce adds to our competitive advantage; and as such, we aim to ensure that job applicants do not receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, race, marital status, disability, age, part-time or fixed term contract status, sexual orientation or religion, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements that cannot be shown to be justifiable. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post.

Where reasonable, Remploy will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.

Salary: £48,232 (37.5 hours per week)

Hours: Full- time (part-time considered)

We are looking for an educational psychologist with a specialist interest in working with children, young people and young adults with autism spectrum disorders or learning disability in the Together Trust’s education establishments. The successful candidate will join the Trust’s Applied Psychology Team and will work in a collaborative way with a small group of staff teams to promote the learning and well-being well being of young people.

This is a rewarding role whereby you will enjoy using your initiative and creativity to address varied challenges and gain a sense of fulfillment. It is an opportunity to specialise in the given fields and to work intensively with young people and the staff teams that support them.

About us:

Together Trust is a long-established North West charity that provides education, care and support for children, young people and adults with neurodevelopmental conditions, learning disabilities and mental health needs, and/or who have experienced complex and unsettled family lives. This is a friendly, forward-thinking organisation with a passionate commitment to achieving positive outcomes for the people it supports. Our mission is to offer an equal chance in life for everybody. We believe everyone has the ability and the right to experience joy, happiness and hope, and we do everything in our power to make that happen.

About the role:

The post holder will join the team of clinical and educational psychologists within the Together Trust’s Department of Applied Psychology and will be responsible for providing a highly specialised educational psychology service to Bridge College and Inscape House School. Working alongside staff within these services, you will offer training, psychological consultation, advice and supervision to teachers, tutors and other staff to enable them to better understand and meet the needs of the young people. You will undertake assessment, formulation and interventions for those children/ young people where this is indicated to be necessary. Whilst receiving the support of others in the Applied Psychology team, you will be expected to work autonomously within professional guidelines and within the overall framework of the service’s policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include;

• Offering tiered interventions within a framework of systemic consultation; including training, project work and whole service development, as well as direct work with young people
• Providing advice and support to senior staff within the college and school
• Contributing to the general work of the Applied Psychology team
• Collaborating with the Trust Therapy Team which consists of speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, counselling, play therapy and positive behaviour support.

About you...

You will:

• Have relevant experience
• Be registered with HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist
• Hold a Doctorate or Masters degree in Educational Psychology (professional training)

It would also be highly desirable for you to have training in and experience of using specific approaches to working with young people with autism and/or learning disability

We are ideally looking to offer the successful candidate a full-time post.However, where a candidate meets the full person-specification for the role we may consider offering a part-time post with flexible working hours.

We follow a robust safer recruitment process and all successful applicants will go through recruitment checks. If you’re successful we’ll need you to have an enhanced DBS check. For all roles we’ll also need a minimum of three references. Depending on the role you apply for, we might also need to request references from each employer where you have worked with young people or vulnerable adults.

We’ll also need to know about any breaks in your employment history with evidence from documents like birth certificates or passports. If you’re successful and have worked outside the UK for any longer than three months in the last five years, we’d also need to complete a foreign DBS or code of conduct check.

About us

Information rights are an increasingly important aspect of our society, whether that involves data security, protection from nuisance calls or rights of access to information held by public bodies.

The ICO is the UK’s independent public body focused on upholding information rights in the public interest. We are at the forefront of policy, guidance, direct advice to the public, and enforcement of the UK’s data protection and freedom of information laws; shaping how emerging technologies and information practices impact the lives of the UK public.

Our organisation has grown significantly in size over the last two years. This unprecedented growth means there is a continued need to have the right infrastructure in place, ensuring that we maintain the right people - in the right roles, with the right skills, and in sufficient number to meet the considerable demands placed upon us.

About the Role

We are seeking to recruit a Leadership Development Manager to join our Workforce Development & Planning Department.

The department is responsible for learning and development, workforce planning and a range of people related projects which ensure that the ICO develops the capability and capacity of its growing workforce. It manages an extensive learning and development programme, an internal coaching programme and externally procured training as well as having responsibility for apprenticeships and staff wellbeing. As the department moves into the next phase of development we are keen to recruit additional specialists to focus on key strategic priorities. This specific role will focus on designing, implementing and evaluating a range of leadership development programmes to meet our organisational needs.

About You

You will have experience of designing and implementing leadership and management programmes and have successfully developed leaders from first line management up to executive level. Degree educated or equivalent, you will hold a relevant professional qualification in leadership or management (e.g. ILM, CMI or MBA) and will bring a solid understanding of core leadership theories and frameworks. You will possess excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills, and have a track record of delivering engaging and informative training interventions.

With excellent communication skills, you will role model our leadership behaviours and operate with confidence at all levels of the organisation. You will be equally comfortable facilitating group workshops and working one to one with members of our leadership community. Through this role you will develop and maintain an emphasis on internal leadership development with strategic use of external partners where appropriate.  You will also lead the development of our aspiring leaders programme working in conjunction with our Early Talent Development Manager.

Most importantly, your expertise and passion for personal development will help us to drive an uplift in leadership capability across the organisation.

Closing Date

Applications must be submitted by 23:59 on Sunday 1 March 2020.

Please note if you are appointed to work with the ICO you will be required to complete security clearance processes. These include identity and qualification checks and a Basic Disclosure level check of unspent criminal convictions.

The ICO is committed to equal opportunities in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are committed to providing responsive, person centred care that promotes the independence, wellbeing and social inclusion of the people we support.

We are now recruiting for a highly organised Administrator to join our Payroll team based in our friendly, busy office in the town center of Stockport, 5 minutes’ walk from the train station. This would be a great opportunity for a graduate or entry-level individual who has a passion or interest in working in Payroll for a not-for-profit organisation. You will be responsible for managing the flow of data into the Payroll department, and the organization and quality checking of this data, as an integral part of the timely and accurate processing of our payrolls for over 5,000 employees. So we can ensure that all employees are paid accurately and on time. You will also ensure that all data is stored in an organized and accessible fashion for ease of use.

We are looking for an individual who either has experience in an office environment or is looking to start and develop their career in payroll in a busy office environment. You will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Access.  You will be able a highly organized individual who is able to work to deadlines and provide excellent customer service.

Our range of employee benefits includes:

• Guaranteed Contracted Hours, 37.5 hours per week

• A bright, modern open plan office environment

• Free life assurance

• Pension with company contribution

• A range of employee discounts

PAPYRUS is the national UK charity dedicated to preventing young suicide.

1. DESIGNATION Media Manager
2. HOURS 36 per week (some planned unsocial hours)
3. SALARY NJC Scale 27-30 (£30,507 - £32,878) & 5% pension contribution 
   (plus 17.5% London weighting if applicant is London-based)
4. LOCATION Warrington or London with travel across the UK
5. RESPONSIBLE TO Head of Marketing and Communications
6. ACCOUNTABLE FOR None but open to growth
7. PURPOSE OF POST
   1. To optimise our engagement with print and broadcast media.
   2. To monitor UK print and broadcast media in the UK to ensure sensitive reporting in line with IPSO and Ofcom guidance.
8. KEY RELATIONSHIPS Head of Marketing and Communications and Team; PAPYRUS Trustees, Chief Executive, Staff, Volunteers and Supporters.
9. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
   1. Execute planned, targeted press and broadcast media communications programme with strong news elements that reach and influence target audiences.
   2. Provide advice and guidance to Senior Management, Trustees and other stakeholders in matters relating to external print and broadcast media.
   3. Support Head of Marketing and Communications with
      1. reputation management
      2. crisis communications
   4. Develop and maintain our relationships with national and regional media professionals.
   5. Create national and regional press communications to support all activity bases of the charity.
   6. Promote and monitor sensitive, accurate reporting of suicide by all media sectors, including drama and documentary programme-makers, in line with IPSO and Ofcom guidelines. Further the charity’s relationship with both and similar bodies.
   7. Build a strong relationship with Head of Marketing to ensure maximum exposure and impact of marketing campaigns through targeted press and broadcast media.
   8. Monitor and regularly review and report on Press Office achievement against objectives agreed by the Head of Marketing and Communications.
   9. Monitor media coverage and report findings regularly to Head of Marketing and Communications.
   10. Ensure all media and press relations activity is well co-ordinated to deliver maximum impact.
   11. Ensure maximum availability to respond to journalist and programme makers’ requests through a ‘duty press officer’ schedule.
   12. Be available and contribute proactively, often a short notice, in responding to breaking news.
   13. Contribute to internal communications in relation to press office activity.
   14. Be prepared to travel to PAPYRUS regional offices and other venues as required and be prepared for ‘unsocial’ hours and overnight stays as deemed necessary.
   15. Keep on top of developing news relevant to the trends and behaviours of young people, the nation’s attitude to suicide and mental health and be prepared to react swiftly to support the Senior Management Team and other colleagues with guidance on response messages. Contribute ideas to strategic campaigns.
   16. Provide media guidance to families, schools and other relevant bodies affected by young suicide to help leverage accurate, sensitive reporting following a suicide and at events such as inquests.
   17. Line manage any future staff and volunteers within the Press Office.

1. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
   1. Work closely with the Head of Marketing and Communications to contribute as required to the advice and information PAPYRUS provides on its website, social media channels and literature for various stakeholders.
   2. Respect confidentiality within policy and manage information as per the Data Protection legislation and General Data Protection Regulations
   3. Understand duties and manage any matters relating to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults within PAPYRUS policy and in line with safeguarding legislation and agreed protocols.
   4. Attend and contribute constructively to line management supervision and appraisal protocols.
   5. Attend training courses and develop agreed professional development plans within the scope of the post.

1. ADDITIONAL DUTIES It is the nature of the work of PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All staff are, therefore, expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises and when tasks not specifically covered in their job description have to be undertaken. These additional duties will normally be to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes in work and they will normally be compatible with the regular type of work. If the additional responsibility or task becomes a regular or frequent part of the job, it will be included in the job description in consultation with the member of staff.

1. CONFIDENTIALITY It is expected that all PAPYRUS employees understand that our work is confidential and that neither details about those who use its services nor any other PAPYRUS business should be divulged to members of the public. A confidentiality agreement must be signed on taking up this post. Further details are outlined in the PAPYRUS Confidentiality Policy.

1. BASIC PRINCIPLES The post holder is expected to be familiar with and have regard to the ethos and values of PAPYRUS and work within that framework. He/she must be prepared to operate without prejudice to all who approach PAPYRUS or work with the organisation at any level.

1. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Conditions of Service are broadly in line with those set out by the National Joint Council for Local Government Services. PAPYRUS has a probationary period of 6 months for all posts. Appointment to this post may be subject to satisfactory completion of Vetting and Barring Scheme checks.

1. QUALIFICATIONS See Person Specification

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full time Regional Mentoring Co-ordinator to join the Transitional Mentoring Team at SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, supports the person behind the uniform; any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us. Every year, SSAFA helps more than 82,000 people from the Forces family to get back on their feet; those currently serving, reserves, veterans and their families. Support is there for people at any stage in their military career; from the youngest recruit to the oldest veteran – no one’s service is ever forgotten. We give hope, help and personal support for as long as it takes to get that person’s life back to where they want it to be.

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate coordinator with the ability to manage and support SSAFA beneficiaries and volunteer mentors within a 120-mile Radius of Manchester to cover the North West region of England.

You will be required to assess the need of the beneficiaries. Monitor, support and review the mentoring relationships with regular engagement with the volunteers. The role will require you to coordinate, manage and record the work of all volunteer mentors. You will also be tasked with briefing, presenting and coordinating the engagement of Key stake holders in your area of responsibility.

This role is home based with extensive travel across the area of responsibility.

About the team

You will be part of a small team from a varied background who are passionate about the support we provide service leavers.

About you

To carry out this role successfully you will be able to work as a team, whilst being motivated to work independently. Ideally you will have experience of managing a large geographic area. Have excellent communication and IT skills. Volunteer/ people  management would be beneficial whilst a willingness to learn and a passion for making a difference is essential.

SSAFA is an employer that values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Interviews: 4th March 2020 in London [If you are invited to attend an interview youmay be asked to undertake an aptitude test / deliver a presentation as part of the selection process.]

SSAFA is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service.

If you wish to apply for any of our vacancies you will be asked to answer some screening questions before completing an application form and uploading your CV.  Personal data to progress your application for employment is covered under the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) Article 6 Section 1b and Article 9 2b and c. Your details will not be used for any other purpose or shared with a third party without your permission.  Data on unsuccessful candidates will be retained for one year from the vacancy being filled. If you take up employment with us, your information will be held for the duration of your employment plus six full calendar years.

Trusts and Statutory Fundraiser with experience required to assist our income generation team to secure new funding opportunities.

Salford Foundation is a social inclusion charity working across Greater Manchester. We are expanding our income generation team to meet planned service development, business growth and business plan priorities. The Trusts and Statutory Fundraiser will help to diversify our funding sources by identifying and securing new funding for core activities and projects across the organisation, including universal, targeted and specialist services for children, young people and adults.

You will cultivate relationships and support stewardship by communicating and building rapport and effective working relationships with national, regional and local funders. You will work closely with the Business Development Manager, service delivery staff and Senior Management Team to:

• Provide fundraising briefings and updates
• Scope and develop project proposals
• Gather bid information. 

You will write and submit grant funding applications, funding proposals and bids. You will also work with the Business Support Team to prepare budgets, financial data and supporting information. 

You will have at least 2 years’ experience of fundraising and bid writing in a similar Trusts and Statutory Fundraising role. You should preferably have a professional fundraising qualification, a demonstrable track record of submitting successful grants and bids or be willing to undertake training and development to ensure continuous improvement of grants and bids.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Leading on implementing Trust and Foundations funding strategy, planning, preparing and submitting grant funding applications for Trusts, Foundations and Statutory agencies
• Supporting the Business Development Manager and fundraising team with the preparation and submission of other grants applications, bids, proposals and pre-qualification questionnaires, as agreed
• Contributing to the development of Salford Foundation’s Funding and Income Diversification 3 Year Strategy 2020/21-2022/2023 and annual funding plan
• Researching and identifying external funding opportunities that meet Salford Foundation’s strategic business plan priorities
• Meet income generation targets
• Preparing and delivering funding briefings to Senior Management Team and Salford Foundation staff on pipeline and current funding opportunities and contributing to “bid kick-off" meetings
• Preparing and submitting accurate and timely budget and financial information, using full cost recovery to support grant funding applications and bids
• Developing collaborative working relationships with external statutory, VCSE, public and private sector partners and agencies to support service development and partnership bids
• Researching, obtaining, collating and presenting beneficiary, project and contract data internally from Salford Foundation staff to support the evidence of need
• Supporting the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of grant funding applications and bids
• Submission of monthly and annual progress reports including grant/bid pipeline opportunities, planned and submitted bids, success rate and fundraising income performance against targets to the Senior Management Team and Line Manager
• Contributing to the ongoing marketing and promoting of the Foundation’s services to external stakeholders using social media, website and other communication updates
• Attending supervisory sessions, relevant subject based training, briefings and networking events to keep up-to-date with legislation, policies, practice and technology
• Implementing and complying with all Salford Foundation’s policies including Safeguarding Policy, Health and Safety Policy, Data Protection and Confidentiality.
• Undertaking any other tasks of a similar level of responsibility as requested by the Senior Management Team or Line Manager

Person Specification 

Knowledge

• Good working knowledge and understanding of Trust, Foundation and Statutory funder requirements and expectations
• Knowledge and understanding of social exclusion and poverty and the impact on children, young people and adults
• Knowledge and understanding of the education, employment, training, health, or criminal justice sectors
• Knowledge and understanding of social value policies and social value measurement

Experience

• Experience of working in the VCSE/public sector in a fundraising or bid writing role
• Recent experience of researching, preparing and submitting Trust, Foundation and Statutory fundraising grants and bids opportunities nationally and/or regionally
• Experience of working collaboratively with staff across an organisation to develop proposals from initial concept through to project start
• Experience of using on-line funding and e-tendering portals

Skills

• Ability to write accurately, creatively and persuasively to engage the target audience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to use own initiative, plan and prioritise workloads with minimum supervision
• Ability to research, analyse, interpret and present complex data concisely
• Excellent ICT skills and proficiency in Microsoft outlook, word, excel & power point  

Values and Attitudes

• A desire to help people from all backgrounds and treat them with dignity and respect
• A non-judgemental open mind
• A ‘can do’ attitude focused on solutions and continuous improvement
• Commitment to equality and diversity
• Commitment to maintaining personal and commercial confidentiality
• Commitment to Salford Foundation’s core values

Special Conditions

• The post is subject to a standard DBS check
• Use of a car is desirable but not essential for this role

If you have the relevant experience and essential skills and want to be part of our team, please submit a completed application form which can be found below no later than 12 noon on Monday 17th February 2020. Interviews will be held on Thursday 27th February 2020.

Please note that only completed applications forms will be accepted.

We are looking for an outstanding senior sales professional to help grow our work across the North West and Yorkshire. Your ultimate goal is to help us reach more educators, schools and trusts with our professional development programmes, having the greatest possible impact on pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds.

The role will be at forefront of our externally-facing work, with a focus on building strong relationships with regional influencers and advocates in order to drive sales. You will deliver against regional targets, account manage key regional stakeholders and lead a young and ambitious sales team.

To do this well, you will have an extensive knowledge of the education sector, experience of leading complex stakeholder relationships and the ability to meet ambitious sales targets.

 Ambition Institute is an inspiring place to work. We are proud to support incredible schools and educators that are serving some of the most disadvantaged communities in England. In joining Ambition Institute you will be driving impact for children from disadvantaged backgrounds, through the schools who benefit from our sector leading programmes. We look forward to receiving your application, and supporting you to do your life's best work with us.

Our offer 

We are happy to be able to offer you: 

• Flexibility on how you work – agreed between you and your line manager 

• A competitive annual leave entitlement of 25 days, plus bank holidays 

• A generous employer pension contribution of 11% (10% pension plus 1% NI rebate) 

• Competitive salary rates

• Access to an interest free season ticket and bike loans, as well as eyecare vouchers 

• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters. 

• A robust learning and development offer that ensures your continuous professional development 

How to apply 

To apply for any of our vacancies or for any questions or queries please visit our website. 

Equality and diversity matters to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality. 

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive at this stage we will not be able to contact unsuccessful applicants.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and the most vulnerable in our society and, as such, we are unable to employ individuals with relevant convictions, including the following: a conviction for an offence involving violence or dishonesty, of a sexual nature or against minors, or for any other offence that is relevant to the nature of the services provided by our organisation.

As an employer, we have a responsibility to prevent illegal working in the UK by ensuring that our employees have the right to work in the UK. Therefore, as part of the recruitment process to verify your eligibility you will be required to produce relevant documentation.  

About us

Information rights are an increasingly important aspect of our society, whether that involves data security, protection from nuisance calls or rights of access to information held by public bodies.

The ICO is the UK’s independent public body focused on upholding information rights in the public interest. We are at the forefront of policy, guidance, direct advice to the public, and enforcement of the UK’s data protection and freedom of information laws; shaping how emerging technologies and information practices impact the lives of the UK public.

Our organisation has grown significantly in size over the last two years. This unprecedented growth means there is a continued need to have the right infrastructure in place, ensuring that we maintain the right people - in the right roles, with the right skills, and in sufficient number to meet the considerable demands placed upon us.

About the Role

We are seeking to recruit an Early Talent Development Manager to join our Workforce Development & Planning Department.

The department is responsible for learning and development, workforce planning and a range of people related projects which ensure that the ICO develops the capability and capacity of its growing workforce. It manages an extensive learning and development programme, an internal coaching programme and externally procured training as well as having responsibility for apprenticeships and staff wellbeing. As the department moves into the next phase of development, we are keen to recruit additional specialists to focus on key strategic priorities. This specific role will focus on developing, implementing and co-ordinating our early talent development programmes including: apprenticeships, graduate opportunities, internships and sandwich placements and other careers initiatives required to support the development of our future talent pipeline.

About You

You will have significant experience working within L&D, HR, apprenticeships or education and have a proven track record in designing and implementing development programmes. Degree educated or equivalent, you will have a good understanding of the UK apprenticeships legal context and awareness of the key issues in developing an early talent strategy. You will possess excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise activities and work independently whilst also supporting and drawing on the resources across the wider department.

With excellent communication skills, you will have the confidence and ability to represent the ICO at careers fairs and take a lead in delivering school, college and university presentations. As a key part of your role, you will establish and manage relationships with external training providers to ensure high quality and timely provision of learning programmes. You will also work in conjunction with our Leadership Development Manager to design and implement our aspiring leaders programme.

We’re looking for someone who has experience of providing both group and one to one developmental support and has the skills required to act as a mentor to our early talent programme participants. Your passion for personal development will be infectious, helping us to attract the very best talent to the ICO and supporting them to achieve their full potential.

Closing Date

Applications must be submitted by 23:59 on Sunday 1 March 2020

Please note if you are appointed to work with the ICO you will be required to complete security clearance processes. These include identity and qualification checks and a Basic Disclosure level check of unspent criminal convictions.

The ICO is committed to equal opportunities in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Would you like be part of a contact centre team that measures its success on service and not sales and where you leave at the end of the day feeling you have made a difference? If so then this could be the job for you!

Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK with a nationwide network of rehoming centres and charity shops. Last year, Dogs Trust centres cared for over 15,000 dogs; we never put a healthy dog down.

Our contact centre is responsible for handling inbound & outbound calls and emails for our network of 21 Rehoming Centres around the UK & Ireland. There are no sales involved, just great customer service.

As Contact Centre Agent you will act as the first point of contact for our rehoming centres, effectively dealing with inbound & outbound calls and emails, and transferring them to a Rehoming Centre, if appropriate. You’ll also be required to handle enquiries and complaints in a timely and efficient manner to agreed standards whilst undertaking administrative duties as necessary.

The successful candidate will have previous experience working in a relevant environment, e.g. Contact Centre or Customer Services with a proven track record of understanding customers’ needs and delivering excellent customer service. You'll be a strong team player, have a professional approach and telephone manner teamed with the ability to work under pressure. In addition, you'll be passionate about the aims and values of Dogs Trust and be able to commit to a rotational working pattern.

Summary

We are the Equality and Human Rights Commission. We stand up for freedom, compassion and justice in changing times. We do it by promoting and upholding equality and human rights ideals and laws across England, Scotland and Wales. Our work is driven by a simple belief; if everyone gets a fair chance in life, we all thrive.

Job description

We are now looking for someone exceptional to join our People team who shares our values of fairness, dignity and respect and can work with us to build upon our achievements and ensure our vision becomes a reality.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates wanting to pursue a career within Human Resources (HR). Working in the Corporate Services network, you will have a key role in the People team ensuring the successful delivery of our frontline HR operations and also in supporting the work of our people strategy. You will work as part of a small team, which means that you will work proactively and flexibly to ensure we are able to respond quickly to workload demands and changing priorities.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience/grade profile

Key to success will be your experience of working within a HR environment, ideally within central government or the wider public sector, effective stakeholder relations, a flexible and an adaptable working style.

The successful candidate will need to be resilient, well organised, and be professional and confident with the ability to manage a busy workload with conflicting priorities. As a representative of the People team, excellent communications skills and the ability to remain calm and reliable under pressure and challenge are also essential.

You’ll join a team in which collaboration counts, and your contribution and ideas matter. You will be encouraged to work flexibly, think critically, learn fast and be creative to help strengthen the skills and capabilities of our workforce.

Please access the Knowledge, Skills and Experience and Grade Profile documents at the bottom of the advert for all of the criteria that you will be assessed on.

Responsibilities

Working closely with our HR Business Partners you will be involved in a variety of HR work including:

• undertaking a breadth of routine HR administrative and service delivery tasks involving the end to end employee life cycle, including recruitment and selection, on-boarding new employees and payroll related activity.
• providing first line HR advice, guidance and support to maintain a customer focused HR service across the Commission
• working closely with our HR Business Partners on a range of HR matters and to ensure the provision of a quality, proactive HR service
• contributing to project work within our People Programme for example supporting work on the development of our HR policies
• working closely with our HR Data and Systems specialist in contributing to the production of workforce metric reports.
• Co-ordinating and resolving pension related queries
• Co-ordinating and maintaining records management for the team, to ensure compliance with EHRC retention schedules, GDPR and Freedom of Information principles and provisions.

The Commission welcomes applications from everyone and we value diversity in our workforce. We are committed to being an exemplar employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is central to our recruitment process, therefore we actively encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.

For this vacancy, we actively encourage applications from disabled people and those with long term health conditions, who are currently underrepresented in our workforce at the Associate level.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is an accredited Disability Confident employer and as such, operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for candidates with a disability.

We are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. If you tell us that you have a disability we can make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process and, if you join us, to where you work and to your work arrangements. We offer disabled applicants the option of requesting that their application is considered under the terms of our Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS).

To be invited to interview or assessment under this scheme, you must show in your supporting statements that you meet the minimum criteria for the role. The minimum is 60% of the shortlisting score across all essential criteria, except when it has been exceptionally agreed that this percentage score be lowered. A request under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme does not guarantee you an interview or a job. At interview, the highest scoring appointable candidate will be offered the post.

Should you wish to apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme or request a reasonable adjustment, please indicate this on your application form. Read more information about our Guaranteed Interview Scheme on the Equality and Human Rights Commission website.

If you would prefer to discuss this with us or require additional support, please contact us by email at recruitment.

The salary for this role is £23,246.60.

Those joining us from with the Civil Service on a level transfer may be offered their current salary, where possible, and only where the requirements of our starting pay guidance are met.

• A range of flexible working patterns
• Annual leave entitlement of 30 days (pro-rated for part time employees), plus 8 Bank Holidays per year
• Access to Civil Service Pension Scheme and partnership pension schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme, and a range of employee wellbeing offerings
• Season ticket loans
• Employee Benefits Portal, including cycle to work, charity giving, gym discounts and employee retail savings
• Payment of professional subscriptions
• Favorable enhanced parental leave options
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Access to Civil Service Learning and a range of comprehensive Learning and Development options
Access to Civil Service Jobs portal