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Check my CVCommunity Regen has an exciting opportunity for an energic and creative engagement practitioner to work 3 days a week on a project in Cambridge and 2 days managing and delivering key projects, contracts and commissions for Community Regen. The role will also involve some working from home as well as some evening work.
Working as part of a small team, the Coordinator will be responsible for bidding, planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating key projects. The role will involve engaging residents, businesses and partners to develop initiatives and projects that benefit local communities. The position requires an experienced and approachable community engagement/development practitioner who can engage communities, develop and support projects and initiatives as well as being a good communicator, writer, and able to generate new partnership and project opportunities.
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We are looking for an ambitious fundraiser to join us in the role of Head of Regular Giving where you will be part of a dynamic, innovative and supportive team delivering on some of Cambridge University Boat Club’s significant fundraising priorities.
This is an exciting time in our history as the high-performance rowing programmes at Cambridge came together into one club in 2020. We are working in an unprecedently close way with the University of Cambridge Development and Alumni Relations Office to ensure a sustainable future for our Club and the institution of the Boat Races.
To be successful in this role you will have a strong background in growing individual giving programmes across a diverse range of channels online and offline. You will have proven experience of implementing fundraising strategies with a significant income track record. You will have a sound knowledge of fundraising regulation and an awareness of the HE regular giving landscape and the challenges it faces. You will also have a deep understanding of supporter journeys and how to ensure donor engagement is maximised.
You will be innovative and confident in building and developing relationships. You will also be a strong team player who is able to collaborate closely with colleagues to identify opportunities as they arise.
This position is an exciting opportunity for someone who is results-oriented, has a flexible and innovative approach to their work and would relish the diversity and strength of the Cambridge University Boat Club and the Cambridge University environment. We have extraordinary aspirations and know we can make these a reality – come and be a part of our team.
The closing date for this position is Wednesday 24 March 2021.
First round interviews for this position are anticipated to take place week commencing 29 March 2021.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position Summary
RAND Europe is seeking a Development Coordinator to join our newly established Development Team. You will be proactive, creative and an excellent communicator who is willing to begin or develop their career in philanthropy. This is a varied role and an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to a world-leading organisation committed to using data and evidence to help advance policy for the wider public good.
You will work with the Director of Development and other senior colleagues in Europe and development colleagues in the US, as well as our wide network of stakeholders to help build sustainable fundraising income streams.
Job Role: Following RAND Europe’s recent investment in fundraising readiness, the successful candidate will assist the Director of Development with all aspects of fundraising and donor relations, to help advance RAND Europe’s mission and drive positive societal impact through donations from individuals, foundations and trusts, and companies.
There’s an opportunity to grow within the role and develop the necessary skills for a career in philanthropy and fundraising, as the post holder contributes to the work of the Development team. This will include researching prospects, writing compelling proposals and reports, and attending meetings with internal and external stakeholders. Full and ongoing training will be provided.
A strong commitment to our mission – using research and analysis to help improve policy and decision-making – is essential, as is a mindset of cultivating close and attentive relationships with supporters and other stakeholders.
About RAND Europe: RAND Europe, with offices in Cambridge UK and Brussels, is an independent subsidiary of the US-based RAND Corporation. We share a mission to help improve policy and decision making through research and analysis. Our work lies on the spectrum between that of universities and consultancies, combining academic rigour with a professional, impact-oriented approach. In other words, we operate as a research-focused business, using a professional services model, within a mission of sustaining the public good. We combine deep subject knowledge across many policy areas – including health, science, innovation, defence and security, transport, infrastructure, criminal justice, education, employment and social policy – with proven methodological expertise in evaluation, futures thinking and choice modelling. Our clients include European governments and institutions, charities, foundations, universities and private sector firms.
About You
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You believe in the ability of rigorous research and analysis to make a positive contribution to solve today’s most pressing challenges.
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You are an experienced administrator, ideally within a fundraising, marketing or sales environment.
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You have strong IT proficiency in Microsoft Office, with previous experience of using databases, such as Salesforce and Raiser’s Edge, ideally in a fundraising or contact management capacity.
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You have great organisational skills with the ability to manage your workload against tight and at times conflicting deadlines. You can demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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You are a proactive collaborator and are committed to lifelong learning.
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You are entrepreneurial and ambitious, yet practical in your approach and appreciate the balance of skills and requirements that this role requires.
Key responsibilities
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Providing administrative support to the Director of Development, including setting up meetings, taking minutes, writing thank you letters and other correspondence, and preparing briefing and proposal materials.
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Undertaking prospect research.
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Maintaining database records.
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Maintaining documents pertaining to development policies and procedures.
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Tracking, recording and reconciling income and donations, working closely with the RAND Europe Finance team.
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Providing support at Development events.
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Leading on Development mailings.
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Being the first point of contact for Development queries.
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Being responsible for effective liaison with external and internal contacts on behalf of the Director of Development, as required.
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Undertaking any other project related and administrative duties, as necessary.
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Developing good working knowledge and keeping abreast of developments concerning data protection and fundraising regulation.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
Experience and Knowledge
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Practical knowledge and good understanding of executive support/administration in a professional environment
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Practical knowledge and good understanding of the principles of customer service, and the actions needed to apply these
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Experience of writing in a philanthropy/charity/marketing/business setting
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Practical knowledge and understanding of the philanthropy sector
Skills and Attributes
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with a wide range of people
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Excellent organisational and project management skills and the ability to prioritise and multi-task effectively in a calm and focussed way under pressure
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Proactive approach with the ability to plan ahead
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Ability to consistently produce highly accurate work, in a busy environment, with the minimum of supervision and a high level of attention to detail
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Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook and spreadsheets; competent in the use of databases for a variety of tasks with an aptitude and willingness to learn new software packages
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Ability to prepare presentations and documents with Word, PowerPoint and other applications
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Excellent skills in written English with a high level of attention to detail applied to proof-reading, drafting of donor documentation and proposals, senior level communications, agenda papers and minute-writing
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The ability to source and apply relevant information from the internet and other sources, drawing out information for the attention of the Director
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Ability to self-motivate, work as part of a small team, and support colleagues
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Confident, resilient, and resourceful, practising discretion and tact in all matters
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A commitment to excellence and professionalism
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Appreciation of and support for the mission and values of RAND Europe
Benefits package
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8% Employer contribution pension
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BUPA medical insurance
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Income protection
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Group life assurance
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Employee Assistance scheme
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Enhanced holiday allowance
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Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
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Fresh fruit every day
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Free parking
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Cycle to work scheme
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Company bikes
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Employee wellbeing initiatives
How to apply
If you feel that you have the qualities to be a part of our team please submit an application via the RAND Europe’s online careers portal. Your application will need to comprise of a CV and covering letter – this must be submitted as one document.
Please submit any applications by close of business on Monday 1st March 2021.
In the event that we receive a high number of suitable applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
Interviews will be held mid March.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR FOR MIGRANT COMMUNITIES –
HEALTHY FENLAND PROJECT
We are looking for an experienced Asset Based Community Development practitioner to join our Healthy Fenland Project. The project focuses on strengthening and empowering communities to enable them to identify and address the health and wellbeing needs of individuals and communities. Drawing on an asset-based approach to community development to help residents acknowledge successes within their community and how these can be built upon to take action, improving individual confidence along the way.
Working from home and in the community, the post is for 28 hours a week on a 3 year contract. The salary is £18, 136pa (FTE £23,966). Please apply with a CV and a covering letter saying how you meet the points in the person spec by midday on Monday 8th March. If you do not include a covering letter your application may not be considered. Interviews will be online during early March.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Wood Green is investing in growing and diversifying its income, set against a transformational organisational strategy to develop and meet the changing needs of pets and their owners.
In addition to the growth in fundraising, this will see the organisation implement an exciting programme of major change projects including capital development of our sites and facilities; innovation and service design to broaden the services we provide for pets and people; and investment in our brand and digital capability.
Within Income & Innovation we want to build a high performing Trusts and Major Giving programme, engaging with major donors, trusts, foundations and other sources of institutional income. With many new areas of work on the horizon and organisational receptiveness to restricted fundraising, we have all the ingredients to succeed, and this role will sit within an ambitious and fun team with exciting plans ahead.
To support and deliver our strategic and fundraising ambitions, we are looking for an experienced Trusts Executive to maximise and grow income generated from charitable trusts, foundations and institutional sources. The Trusts Executive will play a critical role in developing project-based cases for support and writing high quality, targeted applications to trusts.
Working with internal and external stakeholders, you will be responsible for setting the standards for high-quality applications, reports and engagement opportunities. To be successful in this role you will have a proven ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with funders. This will include managing key existing relationships and developing new partnerships.
We are looking for a tenacious, confident and enthusiastic professional with a sound knowledge of Trusts fundraising and the ability to form positive and long-lasting relationships with funders.
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Training & Development Manager to join our mental health team to manage our training services, across Cambridgeshire & Suffolk.
Mental Health Training & Development Manager
Pay: £31,449 a year (pro rata)
Location: Flexible working at home and / or one of our Cambridge or Peterborough offices, plus travel across the region.
Hours: 20 – 24 hours per week
We strive to create a fulfilling and enjoyable place to work; we know how staff & volunteers feel directly translates to the quality of service & care we give our clients, and we also recognise the crucial role each and every one of us plays in helping to fulfil our Mission.
During the last 35 years we have developed extensive expertise in positive mental well-being, building on our world-leading physical health programmes.
Our Mental Health Services are designed to offer schools and other partners a range of services to improve the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of young people in their care, as well as their support networks.
Job role
Working alongside the Programme Manager, you will:
- Manage and develop the Mental Health Training Programme based on the organisation’s mental health strategy and targets
- Manage and deliver training in schools and other settings, ensuring a high-quality service is provided for a range of audiences
- Support the Programme Manager and provide leadership on training and wider mental health development both internally and externally
- Provide effective line management for the Training and Development Coordinator, Project Officer and sessional trainers
- Identify and co-ordinate the design and delivery of new, innovative and exciting training sessions and wider mental health programmes, which incorporate different learning styles and needs, attracting a range of audiences
- Utilise competency frameworks and Training Needs Analysis to meet the needs of different audiences
- Facilitate the sharing of good practice through school/staff peer support programmes, themed sessions, meetings and events
- Manage the recruitment, deployment, management and quality assurance of a team of self-employed trainers
- Represent the organisation at internal and external events, membership groups, and strategic meetings involving education or the wider mental health agenda – delivering presentations, consultations and developing partnerships
Applicants should have the following qualities:
- Sound knowledge of mental health across a range of topics and applied to a variety of audiences
- Sound knowledge of mental health, outcome measurement and feedback tools
- Possess a Level 4 or equivalent in Counselling, Play Therapy or related mental health qualification with clinical experience working with young people
- Experience in delivering high quality training and presentations to adults and young people
- Ability to motivate, engage and line manage others
- Ability to effectively manage time and work well in teams and without supervision
- Excellent organisation, communication, IT, presentation and negotiation skills
- Due to the nature of the role a current driving licence and access to a car for work is essential
- Ability to work flexibly and on own initiative
- Commitment to professional development both within and outside of working hours
Days and hours
This is a part time role, to be worked Monday to Friday, 20-24 hours per week depending on availability. Working pattern to be agreed between Mental Health Programme Manager and successful candidate.
Salary and benefits
The salary is £31,449 a year based on FTE 40hrs (Pro rata 20-24 hours per week).
Additional benefits we offer include:
- 5 weeks holiday plus public holidays (Pro rata for part time staff)
- Free use of either YMCA Gym at Cambridge or Peterborough
- Competitive rates of pay and pension
- DBS Check Facilitated / Cost Paid
- Induction programme and on the job training opportunities
- Regular supervisions
- Internal progression opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
The closing date for applications is 25 February at 8:30am with interviews arranged for 4 March.
Please click the apply button to be taken to our website, here you will be able to download the Job Description and complete your application.
No agencies please.
Passionate about animal welfare, Wood Green, The Animals Charity is a leading organisation that's dedicated to improving the lives of creatures great and small.
Wood Green are delighted to be recruiting for an E-commerce & Business development Manager to join our rapidly expanding Retail operation.
Reporting to the Head of Retail you will be key in helping Wood Green develop and implement an online sales strategy in support of Retails income generating aims.
The ideal candidate will have
Significant experience of building online selling platforms.
- Substantial experience of developing and delivering products to a variety of audiences, including assessing changing market trends, and paying particular attention to any reputational risk associated with communications
- Substantial data analytical skills and attention to detail, specifically for customer acquisition, retention and development management
- Working knowledge of Shopify or other similar e-commerce platform
- A driven, motivated and proactive solutions focused attitude and resilient in the face of setbacks.
Activities would include but not be limited to running the day to day activities across various e-commerce platforms including, uploading products, tracking sales, monitoring and reporting on returns and liasing with the warehouse team around shipping. Work with internal stakeholders to create delivery advertising and compliance roadmaps to support the growth of our e-commerce arm.
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Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.
FFI is seeking an experienced professional to support FFI’s funding from statutory (government and multilateral) donors. You will support colleagues and partners to develop high-quality proposal packages and reports for priority donors and ensure their timely submission. You will work across the statutory funding portfolio, critiquing proposals, providing editing and formatting support, and ensuring that all documents produced for donors meet their criteria, as well as follow FFI approval and submission procedures. You will lead on researching in-country funding opportunities from statutory sources, and will produce and maintain up-to-date briefs on priority donor strategies in FFI programme countries.
There is a strong knowledge-sharing element to this work, and you will share examples of learning and best practice across FFI to maximise FFI’s success rate and support colleagues as they build productive relationships with donors. You will have excellent data management skills, and monitor FFI’s activities in statutory fundraising and fund management, to support the statutory funding team’s operations as well as internal decision-making and strategy development.
Strong relationship-management and communications skills are essential to the role, to develop positive, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regional teams, non-governmental partners, and government agencies. You will be as tenacious as you are persuasive, and your excellent interpersonal skills will enable you to extract information to meet timelines. You will be a strong team player and enjoy working in a dynamic environment where the ability to respond swiftly to changing organisational and team needs is paramount. With a proactive and pre-emptive approach to your work, you will seek to add value and work with minimal supervision.
Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Skills in languages relevant to FFI’s programme are highly desirable. Sensitivity to the different working environments and capacities of colleagues around the world is also essential.
In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organization, at the forefront of global conservation, with opportunity to apply your skills and expertise where appropriate. In addition, FFI offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.
Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping center, and a host of cafés and restaurants.
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 28 February 2021.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
It is an exciting time to join the University of Cambridge Development Alumni Relations office where you will be part of a dynamic, innovative and supportive team delivering on some of the University’s most significant fundraising priorities.
The International and Regional Programmes Team is expanding, and the Senior Associate Director, London is a key appointment to the team. You will work to strengthen our alumni and friends networks in London where some of the University’s most important and longstanding supporters are based. Working collaboratively with colleagues and managing the Associate Director, you will be part of a team that puts donors at the centre of its work, seeking to build long lasting global relationships for the benefit of the Collegiate University.
As Senior Associate Director, London, you will have the opportunity to work on six and seven figure gifts, securing philanthropic support for priorities such as Widening Participation, a new Children’s Hospital, Food Security, Conservation Solutions, Reproductive Health, Sport and the Performing Arts.
You will be a talented major gifts fundraiser or equivalent who wants to secure gifts at the transformational level. You will be collaborative, strategic and innovative in approach. Key to your success will be the ability to engage with high net worth individuals, senior level staff across Collegiate Cambridge, academics and with key stakeholders, both internally and externally.
This position is an exciting opportunity to join a team that works at the cutting edge of what we do at an institution where philanthropy has real impact. We have extraordinary aspirations and know we can make these a reality – come and be a part of our team.
This role is based in central Cambridge, however the successful candidate may need to work remotely in the first instance. An element of remote working long-term will be considered. This can be discussed at interview.
The post holder will need to be able to travel frequently to the London area as well as occasionally travel within the UK.
The closing date for this position is Wednesday 3rd March 2021.
First round interviews for this position are anticipated to take place week commencing 15th March 2021.
Second round interviews for this position anticipated to take place week commencing 22nd March 2021.
Passionate about animal welfare, Wood Green, The Animals Charity is a leading organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of pets and pet owners. As we continue to develop our 'Centre of Excellence' at our Godmanchester site, volunteers are integral in supporting us in delivering excellent care to all our pets.
Wood Green are looking for an engaging and self-motivated people person to join our Pet Care team as Pet Care Volunteer Manager.
Working with and supported by the Head of Onsite Care, you will have the chance to make a real difference in your work, being integral to our volunteer expansion programme and improving the lives of pets.
As Pet Care Volunteer Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the recruitment, retention and allocation of Pet Care volunteers, providing centralised management of Pet Care volunteers and supporting with Strategic plans. This will include working closely with our Dog, Cat, Small pets and Offsite Care teams to assess both department and volunteer needs, support with training and development, and to identify new volunteer opportunities to optimise involvement and engagement.
In addition, you will:
- Monitor and report on volunteer hours, using Better Impact or other relevant databases
- Promote and support the use of Better Impact within all Care teams, maintaining volunteer records adhering by GDPR and confidentiality requirements
- Be a point of contact for Pet Care volunteering queries or concerns
- Support the teams to ensure that all volunteers are aware of relevant policies and procedures
- Evaluate the risk of volunteers working in each area, supporting aspects of Health & Safety as appropriate
- Actively promote onsite volunteering through effective internal communication, and through innovative external sources, being an ambassador for the valuable contribution they make to Wood Green's work
To be considered as the Pet Care Volunteer Manager, you will need:
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
- Significant experience of working with volunteers, working with volunteers in a management role is not essential but will be beneficial
- Demonstrable experience of effective people management skills including the ability to manage conflict, motivating, empowering and developing people
- Demonstrable experience of providing excellent customer care
- A good understanding of the Animal Welfare Act and its application within an Animal Charity
- Proven communication skills, being self-assured in delivery
- A full clean driving licence to support travel to relevant external volunteer events and meetings
Other organisations may call this role Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Training and Management
This is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week
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Social Prescribing Link Workers (SPLW’s) empower people to take control of their health and wellbeing. They take a holistic approach, connecting people to community groups and statutory services that offer practical and emotional support. SPLWs support existing groups to be accessible, sustainable and to work collaboratively with all local partners.
Cambridge City 4 PCN’s vision is to work together to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients and staff. With a patient size of just over 55,000 across three practices, we are recruiting for 2 whole time equivalent SPLW’s. One of the posts will focus on Cherry Hinton Medical Centre and Mill Road Surgery and the other post will focus on Cornford House Surgery, Petersfield Medical Practice, Queen Edith Medical Practice and Woodlands Surgery.
As the Social Prescribing Link Worker, you will work in close partnership with members of the practice team and health, statutory and voluntary groups to create effective help and support for those that need it. You will be responsible for evolving and optimising the care that SPLWs can deliver as well as being a key point of contact to enable patients to be supported within their local community.
To apply for this role please senda full CV, covering letter and personal statement ensuring you address each point within the person specification.If you do not supply a personal statement your application may not be considered. Applications close midday 18th March. Interviews will be online week commencing 12th April.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Healthcare Assistants (Days or Nights):
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Band 3 £19,737 – £21,142 plus nighttime enhancements as below:
- Time plus 36% – All time on Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any weekday after 8pm and before 6am
- Time plus 72% – All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
X2 options available:
NIGHTS
- Location: Arthur Rank Hospice Charity, Cambridge CB22 3FB
- Hours: Full and part-time available
We are proud to offer a Hospice at Home service which is part of our Community Team. This compassionate and experienced team of nurses and healthcare assistants remain with someone who is dying in their own home, providing direct hands-on care and support between the hours of 10pm and 7am. The team works in partnership with the wider health system, particularly District Nurses and GPs, the wider Hospice team and other specialists.
We would love to grow our night time team to be able to offer this vital specialist care to more patients, therefore, we are looking for more Healthcare Assistants to join our Hospice at Home department.
In this role you will provide safe, effective and responsive nursing care that meets the physical, spiritual, emotional and social needs of patients and their families/carers. You will work directly and alone with patients and families in their own homes.
The ideal candidate will have relevant NVQ2/3 or Care qualification, significant previous care experience, ability to work under pressure and in difficult/emotional situations. You must have a good understanding of English language (spoken and written) as well as have a full driving license and car of your own (we will pay the mileage).
DAYS
- Location: Cambridge City, South or Huntingdonshire.
- Hours: Full and part time (night or day shifts)
We are significantly increasing the number of our staff across Cambridge, City South and Huntingdonshire. If you have relevant healthcare experience, then we would love to hear from you!
As part of the Hospice at Home Team, based at Arthur Rank Hospice in Cambridge, you will work with patients, carers and registered nurses in the delivery of end of life care.
You will provide safe, effective and responsive care that meets the physical, spiritual, emotional and social needs of patients and their families/carers. You will work directly and alone with patients and families in their own homes, on a shift basis (between 8am-10pm).
Our Hospice at Home team also provides care to patients during the night-time, therefore, the night shifts are also available if this is your preference.
There might be possible work with other care agency staff or in residential/nursing homes as well.
The successful candidate will have experience of working independently, have self-awareness relating to death and the dying process, ability to empathise with the needs of the clients and the ability to work under pressure and in difficult/emotional situations.
About Us
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity has an outstanding reputation for excellence in palliative and end of life care. We support people in Cambridgeshire, who are living with life-limiting illnesses and advance conditions. Our positive and practical services deliver care, counselling and education, helping patients to live well and their families to live on.
Our excellent staff survey results in 2018 helped us to achieve gold accreditation in the Best Employers (Eastern region) and in February 2019 we announced that our Cambridge Hospice has joined the success of our Alan Hudson Day Treatment Centre in achieving an ‘Outstanding’ CQC rating.
We know we wouldn’t be able to do any of this without our amazing staff, so we offer a range of benefits including:
Personal Pension Plan (with ability to retain membership of NHS Pension Scheme subject to qualifying criteria), Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Study leave, Lease cars (eligibility criteria applies), Generous holiday entitlement, Staff Survey and staff Forum, Access to Occupational Health Services, Flexible working, Ongoing training, Payroll Giving option, Group Life Assurance, Long Service Awards, Social events, Christmas savings scheme and staff discounts to our in-house Bistro and Salon HD.
Closing date: 31st March 2021
Please note that this advert might close sooner than the anticipated closing date, should we receive satisfactory amount of applications. If you are interested in this role we would strongly advise submitting your application as soon as possible.
To Apply and for More Information:
If you would like to find out more about this position, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website where you can download the job description and application form.
If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of submission of your application form to us, unfortunately this means you have been unsuccessful.
Please note that, this role is subject to a DBS check.
We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
No agencies please.
Do you want to advocate for a just and compassionate world where all people can access their rights and achieve their full potential? Are you passionate to help amplify the voice of people with disabilities who live in some of the world’s poorest communities?
CBM UK, part of the CBM Global Disability Inclusion Federation, is looking for two new exciting roles to join our Influencing team as part of a strategy to further increase our impact. The Head of Advocacy and Influencing will drive our advocacy and influencing strategies and build support for our work amongst target stakeholders and decision makers, in support of our commitment to promoting the rights of people with disabilities in the world’s poorest communities. We are seeking a confident and experienced influencer with a track record of impactful advocacy and a keen interest in strategic communications. The Research and Advocacy Senior Officer will support CBM UK’s evidence and learning, advocacy and influencing work. We are seeking an excellent writer with strong research skills and a keen interest in strategic communications, who can work across teams within CBM UK and Global to ensure evidence is captured, learnt from and shared.
CBM UK is actively committed to encouraging and promoting a positive and diverse organisation. We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly encourage people with disabilities to apply.
CBM UK offers competitive salary packaging, flexible working conditions and professional development opportunities. Full information can be obtained from our website.
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East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) supports families and cares for children and young people with life threatening conditions across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.
Community Fundraising Assistant
Location: Milton Hospice, Cambridge
Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week
Salary: circa £18,500 per annum
EACH are looking for a Community Fundraising Assistant to join our Community Fundraising Team.
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to work closely with the Community Fundraisers and assist in all activities to support the Fundraising strategy, to maximise income and increase the number of Community supporters and opportunities. This includes maintaining and developing relationships with existing supporters and supporting the acquisition of new supporters and opportunities. You will support the development of volunteer networks and fundraising groups across the county. You will also support the Community Fundraisers with administration, research and stewarding opportunities.
We’re looking for a creative, pro-active, team player who has great attention to detail and is passionate about fundraising.
Closing date: Tuesday 9th March
Interviews: Wednesday 24th March
If you would like find out more about this position and to complete the online application process, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to appointment.
EACH is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications for all sections of the community.
No agencies please.
Fundraising Officer
Reference: FEB20211421
Location: Flexible
Salary: £21,718.00 - £24,294.00 Pro Rata
Benefits: Pension, Annual Leave, Life Assurance
Duration: 6 Months
Do you have the passion, drive, professionalism and enthusiasm to raise funds for the RSPB?
The England team is recruiting for someone to join our dedicated team of fundraisers. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in fundraising and project management. If you have enthusiasm for the work of the RSPB and can demonstrate your talents and transferable skills for fundraising, we would like to hear from you.
We are looking for an individual who is super organised, self-confident, friendly, energetic and helpful. You will be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and enjoy getting things done whilst working as part of a team. With a keen eye for detail, you are confident managing financial and other numeric information. You are a persuasive and versatile writer. You are confident in presenting your case in 1-2-1 or small group situations. You have a proven ability to manage competing priorities to tight deadlines.
In this role, you will need to:
- Identify potential external funding sources and match these to agreed priority work on our nature reserves, projects and core work, as allocated by the Fundraising Manager, in support of RSPB’s aim to save nature
- Complete funding bids tailored to external funding bodies in order to secure income to fund and grow RSPB work. Working with HQ and region/ country colleagues, ensure our funders have an excellent supporter experience with us and raise their awareness and understanding of RSPB
- Identify the requirements of our funders, including communications requirements and manage the delivery of any funding conditions to optimise opportunities and build effective relationships
- Monitor and ensure accurate administration of funding, in line with the teamwork programme and the RSPB’s project management framework to ensure effective governance and transparency
- Produce regular reports to assess progress and action needed against KPIs to ensure agreed annual performance targets are met
- Ensure funder engagement activity is correctly branded, represents our organisational values and follows governance guidelines to build a strong reputation and brand for the RSPB
- Plan and attend appropriate meetings and events in order to manage funder and partner relationships and advocate the work of the RSPB to grow support in order to save nature
Essential skills, knowledge & experience:
- A-level education or equivalent
- GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
- Understanding of fundraising (grants, trusts, businesses) and donor and supporter motivations
- Understanding of and application of project management
- Proven experience in fundraising/ sales and delivering to income targets
- Proven excellent writing skills
- Able to interpret complex information and communicate it simply to target audiences
- Persuasive communicator and negotiator with the ability to influence
- Able to work under own initiative, with the confidence to ask for support and direction where needed
- Solutions-focused approach, with the ability to overcome setbacks in order to get the right outcome for the RSPB
- Able to organise oneself effectively and prioritise work in order to get the right things done
- Able to deliver a high level of customer service to a variety of audiences
- Competent user of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Proven experience of relationship development in an outward facing role in the not for profit or private sector.
- Proven experience of working as part of a team.
Desirable skills, knowledge & experience:
- Degree or equivalent
- Professional or academic qualification in fundraising
- Experience of working with volunteers
- Understanding of the charity sector and associated fundraising techniques
- Interest in, knowledge of, and passion for nature
Closing date: 23:59, 18 March 2021
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