It’s an incredibly exciting time to join Independent Age and help make an impact on the lives of older people as we start work on our 2021 – 2023 strategy. 

Pivotal to the success of our new strategy will be how Independent Age recruits, engages and retains volunteers so that their skills and passion play an increased role in ensuring that we all grow older well, with dignity, choice and purpose.

The Volunteering Development Manager will play a critical role in shaping, developing and delivering a sector leading end-to-end volunteering experience at Independent Age. 

With significant experience of supporting volunteering in a multi-faceted organisation and a passion for the difference that volunteers can make, the ideal candidate will be an expert in the best practice associated with the recruitment, onboarding and engagement of volunteers that operate in a variety of roles.  An excellent people manager, with experience of leading and inspiring teams to excel, they will have a commitment to continuous development and improvement in all that they do.

Independent Age has a wealth of benefits including 28 days annual leave in addition to public holidays, a generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 10% and life assurance cover, flexible working arrangements, season ticket loans, and a cycle to work scheme.

Noel Park Big Local in Wood Green, North London, is looking for an experienced and dedicated individual to work with the resident led partnership and support the implementation of the Noel Park Big Local Plan.   

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, patient and friendly with a sense of humour to join our team at this exciting time. The successful candidate will have knowledge and understanding of community based projects, engaging members of the community including younger people and implementing a legacy programme. Knowledge of the local area is highly desirable. The post will be home based as well as based in Wood Green, London, N22..

Noel Park Big Local is looking for an experienced and dedicated Community Development professional to undertake the role of ‘Noel Park Big Local Manager’. The Manager will work with the resident led partnership to support the implementation of the Noel Park Big Local Plan. A major key part of the Manager’s role is around leading and coordinating key projects e.g. the ‘Changing Gears Project’; which is a new project to engage and manage a ‘workforce’ of local younger people to carry out community-based projects whilst receiving training and mentoring in suitable skills to enhance future employment. The role will also be around supporting the implementation, evaluation and achievement of a legacy for the Noel Park Big Local programme. The Noel Park programme has five priorities: 

• Community Hubs and Spaces (for all age groups),
• Enterprise and employment,
• Children and Young People (including 19 to 25 year olds who are often not included),
• Older and vulnerable people,
• Improving the Local Environment,

The post will be employed by CVS for Broxbourne and East Herts (CVSBEH).  The Job Description for this role is  available from the CVSBEH website along with links to download an application pack.

Closing date for applications is: 12.00 noon on Friday, 16th October 2020, Interviews will be held on the evenings of Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd October 2020.

REDRESS is an international human rights organisation based in London and The Hague that represents victims of torture to obtain justice and reparation. We bring legal cases on behalf of individual victims of torture, and advocate for better laws to provide effective reparations. Our cases respond to torture as an individual crime in national and international law, and as a human rights violation with state responsibility. We apply our expertise in torture, reparation, and the rights of victims to national and international courts. Through our victim-centred strategic litigation we are able to have an impact beyond the individual case to address the root causes of torture and to challenge impunity. We conduct research and advocacy to identify the changes in law, policy and practice that are necessary. We work collaboratively with international and national organisations and grassroots victims’ groups.

The Role

REDRESS receives funding from a variety of sources, including large foundations, family trusts, and major donors, and project funding from governments and philanthropic organisations. Our fundraising strategy seeks to diversify our sources of core funding, and encourage more multi-year funding, in order to ensure the longer-term stability of the organization. REDRESS is planning for modest growth in the organization over the next three years, and this new position is part of that process.

Based in London the Development Manager will be required to:

· Lead Redress’ small fundraising team.

· Develop and deliver a fundraising strategy for core and project funding, together with annual plans to deliver that strategy.

· Manage our trusts and foundations fundraising.

· Develop a new “major donors” campaign for the 30th Anniversary of Redress.

· Oversee applications for project funding.

Responsibilities

The position is expected to contribute to the work of REDRESS as follows:

· Strategy. Support the Director to develop a fundraising strategy for Redress that complements the organizational strategy.

· Planning. Conduct annual planning to identify key targets for the year. Review those targets with staff periodically.

· Management. Manage the fundraising process to ensure we meet all deadlines, and identify key priorities.

· Relationships. Maintain relationships with our key donors, and with relevant staff in our main project partners.

· Core Funding. Together with the Director, deliver a strategy for increasing unrestricted revenue by diversifying our income streams.

· Major Donors. Develop a major donors campaign, through direct approaches and events.

· Funding Proposals. Prepare and draft funding proposals and reports, and co-ordinate with staff for input on substance, strategy, and budget.

· Team Leadership. Lead the small development team and supervise the Development Officer.

· Professional Responsibility. Maintain the highest ethical standards in accordance with the recommendations of the sector regulators.

· Reporting. Provide reports to the Director, and to the Development Committee of the Board of Trustees.

The Development Manager is also expected to carry out such further duties as may reasonably be requested from time to time by REDRESS.

Essential Competencies

The ideal candidate will have the following experience.

· At least seven years relevant professional experience, preferably including experience in the human rights sector.

· A degree in a relevant area, such as human rights, social sciences, or international relations, or equivalent relevant experience.

· Significant experience at fundraising, including developing a fundraising strategy.

· Experience managing trusts and foundations fundraising.

· Demonstrated excellence in writing fundraising proposals.

· Knowledge of fundraising regulations and best practice.

· Developing and budgeting NGO projects, and preparing project proposals.

· Managing junior staff and volunteers.

· Monitoring and evaluation as part of project funding.

· Fluency in written and oral English.

Desirable Competencies

The following competencies are desirable:

· Experience working with NGOs and other stakeholders in developing countries, including working overseas.

· Fluency in a language other than English, in particular French or Spanish.

Personal Attributes

To work for Redress, the candidate should have the following personal attributes:

· A positive and collaborative attitude.

· Good interpersonal skills when engaging with staff, partners, donors, and supporters.

· Comfortable working with victims of human rights abuses.

· Highly efficient and organised, with an ability to multi-task and to work independently.

· Able to pay close attention to detail and work with accuracy.

· Able to understand and support the aims, objectives and values of REDRESS and reflect them in all aspects of work.

· Able to think and work strategically, creatively, and under pressure.

Terms

Reporting. The position reports to the Director.

Hours. Full time (35 hours a week). Evening and weekend work may be required from time to time. Redress has a flexible working policy that allows for some working from home.

Location. The Redress office in London. For 2020 staff are mainly working remotely.

Salary. Redress uses salary scales with four levels (Assistant, Officer, Advisor, Head of) and seven steps within each level. There is a cost of living increase annually and an expectation of a step increase for strong performance, where funds permit. This is a C-level ‘advisor’ position, with an initial annual salary range (C1-C3) of between £37,500 and £45,000.

Probation. There is a three-month probationary period, which can be extended to six months.

Holiday.  There are 25 days of holiday per year, in addition to UK public holidays. The office is also closed between Christmas and New Year.

Status. The candidate must have the right to live and work in the UK. For EU citizens without settled status, Redress will support any application that might be necessary to remain in the UK after 31 January 2021.

Timeline

The closing date for applications is Friday 30 October 2020.

First interviews will take place on Wednesday 11 November 2020.

Final interviews will take place on Wednesday 18 November 2020.

How to Apply:

Please send a cover letter explaining your interest in REDRESS and your qualifications for the role, a Curriculum vitae, the names and contact details of two references (these will only be approached in final short-listing process).

Branch Development Manager

£45,000 - £50,000 + benefits

12 months FTC

35 hours per week (happy to talk flexible working)

Wimbledon

We’re the CIPD — the professional body for HR and people development. We are the voice of a worldwide community of more than 150,000 members committed to championing better work and working lives. We’ve been setting the benchmark for excellence in people and organisation development for more than 100 years, helping members build their professional expertise and organisations build their HR and leadership capability.

Given the many recent changes in the world of work, there has never been a more interesting and important time to join us. We offer a friendly and stimulating culture and a wide range of professional development opportunities and benefits such as 28 days’ holiday, free access to LinkedIn Learning and flexible working arrangements.
 

The Role

Our Branch Committees are hugely important to the CIPD and the HR profession. As Branch Development Manager, you will manage, maintain and raise awareness of good governance, raise standards and the quality of service to meet branches, volunteers, committee members and organisational needs. You will be improving the branch committee member experience and their journey with us. You will also manage and facilitate a governance improvement framework for branches and manage ongoing departmental operations, customer service , quality assurance and ways of working.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work collaboratively with the Community Lead, Branch Development team, relevant HQ departments and branch committee members (volunteers) to deliver good governance and excellent customer service for CIPD branches in support the CIPDs priorities and growth strategy
• Manage departmental operational activities, planning and coordination and efficient ways of working with the Branch Development team, cross organisational teams and the branch network to meet branch committee member, branch and organisational needs
• Oversee, deliver and support regular departmental reporting and updates
• Write, develop and implement policy and operational procedure in line with good practice and meeting governance requirements
• Develop, implement and manage a governance framework/Investors in Volunteers for branches and maintain an ongoing life cycle. Plan and deliver related activity and resource development including initial research and review, reporting, accreditation/implementation process, evaluation and assessment
• Manage and oversee the framework requirements of the volunteer journey and align it with organisational and departmental priorities developing relevant support resources
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all stakeholders to include branch chairs, committee members and regional teams in support of joint plans in service development and membership growth
• Lead branch network engagement and development activities, delivering greater connectivity, building community, relevance and impact for members
• Plan and deliver communication and support strategies for our research, policy and content to key stakeholders through a variety of channels including social media, e-shot, branch network engagement, blogs, presentations and workshops
• Support international teams, where relevant, in the shaping of their policy on community building

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• Strong experience managing volunteers and a broad range of stakeholders
• Well-developed people management experience with a strong sense of team
• Evidence and demonstratable knowledge of managing and delivering governance or quality assurance frameworks such as Investors in Volunteers
• Experience and evidence in policy development and writing, operational process writing and implementation
• Experience in effective judgement and measured decision making alongside innovative yet pragmatic solutions
• Experience and an unphased approach to managing ambiguity and complexity  
• Working independently and collaborating broadly across the organisation
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and experience in external engagement, delivering presentations, hosting digital and physical events
• Experience managing multiple priorities, be flexible and adaptive in your approach to work
• Previous experience of membership organisations and knowledge of the HR industry are desirable
• Knowledge of and frequent user of Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Excel, PowerPoint
• Interpersonal and influencing skills, ability building positive and effective relationships in complex or challenging environments
• A proactive team player with a customer first, collaborative and solution focused approach. 

Please note, this advert is due to close on Friday 9 October 2020.

If this role describes you and your career aspirations, then click APPLY.

CIPD: valuing everyone as an individual!

The CIPD define diversity as valuing everyone as an individual – we value all our employees, customers and clients as people. Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everybody feels valued, where their talents are fully utilised and organisational and personal goals are met.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.

Please note, we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore, we would urge you to submit an application as soon as possible.

Development Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Development Manager to take the lead on the development of new business through tenders for health contracts and sourcing and building opportunities for access to property.

Position: Development Manager – Health and Property

Location: Head Office/London Bridge

Hours: Full-Time, 39 hours, Monday-Friday

Contract: Permanent

Salary:  £37,224 rising to £38,100 per annum

Benefits: Company Mobile Phone, Company Pension, Employee Discounts, Generous Holiday, Great Working Environment, In House Training, Progression Opportunities, Recognised Qualifications, Travel/Season Ticket Loans.

Closing Date: 8 October 2020

Interview Date: As and when

Join a vibrant charity that has been supporting and empowering vulnerable adults and children since 1970. This year is the charity’s 50th anniversary so it is an exciting time to join! 

The Role

The Performance and Development Directorate drives the quality assurance of current delivery and seeks to achieve continuous improvement and innovation to optimise outcomes for services users.

Key Responsibilities of the Development Manager:

• Driving strong income growth through partnership working.
• Lead on high quality bid writing and applications in line with organisational requirements.
• Create and nurture new, high-value strategic partnerships linking the charity with local health and housing associations.
• Research and identify opportunities which can diversify our income associated with the health offer.
• Influence business development and property strategies, ensuring that potential new growth opportunities are evaluated, developed and transferred into live projects to meet development targets.
• Keep up to date with commissioning trends and priorities in housing, care, support, health and community developments nationally, but particularly in London.
• Work closely with operational staff to develop staffing structures and service delivery models to ensure best outcomes for service users.
• Attend meetings and nurture relationships with Commissioners at tender briefings and strategic and partnership fora as required.
• Take part in the preparation of tender presentations and participate in clarification interviews, if require

About You

As Development Manager you will have:

• Experience of driving strong income growth via different channels including at least one of the following: local authorities, NHS Trusts, CCGs, GP Federations, regional and national health bodies and/or grant giving institutions.
• Natural ability to create and nurture new, high-value strategic partnerships.
• Knowledge and understanding of health commissioning.
• A track record of developing new business from inception to delivery using a collaborative approach.
• Strong written and presentation skills.
• Strong influencing and communication skills (both written and spoken), comfortable operating in a range of environments and across levels of seniority.
• Basic research and analysis experience.
• Experience of developing and/or managing services for people affected by a crisis.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and ability to address them appropriately

Experience of working with or within housing associations or the housing sector and co-production and recovery approaches would be beneficial in this role.

So if you want to work for an organisation that offers a culture of learning and development, with access to an extensive range of learning and development opportunities as well as genuine career progression… apply today!

About the Organisation

The charity supports adults and children in crisis across London and the surrounding regions by campaigning and advocating nationally on the issues that affect them. This includes victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people. From giving someone a home, to helping them to get the right mental health support, the organisation supports people at the moment of crisis and enable them to build a life beyond crisis.

Applications from candidates with lived experience are welcomed, the organisation is proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

You may also have experience in areas such as Partnerships, Development, Tender, Health, Health and Property, Business Opportunities, Business Opportunity, Key Partnerships, Partnerships Manager, Partnerships Lead, Housing, Social Housing, Income Generation Manager, Income Generation, Bid Writing, Bid Writer, Bid, Bids, Engagement Manager, Income Generation Lead.  

We are working with a university who are looking for a Development Manager to join them with the aim of securing funding for a faculty conducting world-leading research. The role will line manage one individual and will work across different income streams, including HNWIs and corporate however the main focus will be on trusts and foundations.

The Vice Chancellor of the University is extremely supportive of the development team and this role will work with both UK based and international donors, focusing on six figure gifts.  If you would like to work in a stable, high-performing team at a collaborative University this is a great opportunity.

The successful candidate will need:

• Experience of generating income from trusts and foundations, HNWIs or corporates, with a track record of six-figure gifts


• Strong internal stakeholder management skills, you will work with the academic staff and will be able to influence others


• The ability to distil complex information into compelling cases for support


• A tenacious and pro-active approach to building relationships with donors

Salary: £39,000 - £41,500

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we are experts in charity recruitment and excel at matching fundraisers to charity jobs. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically and supporting people to find their perfect fundraising jobs.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

Background:

First Step Trust (FST) is a charity that provides real work, training and employment opportunities for people excluded from ordinary working life because of mental health problems or other disabilities or disadvantages.

We have delivered work experience and other opportunities for people (the workforce) across London for many years and we now wish to develop this work through a more formalised training and employment support programme (SMaRT Pathways) particularly, but not exclusively, in the area of the Automotive trade.

The Training & Employment Development Manager’s (TEDM) team will include an Automotive Skills Training Co-ordinator, Basic Skills Trainer and an Employment Development Worker.

SMaRT Pathways will provide training and support to the workforce to enable each person to improve their “employability” through work placements or other opportunities, e.g. education and training leading to diploma or other qualifications. Each workforce member requires their own Personal Development Plan (PDP) and Training Plan.

Access to on the job skills such as Motor Vehicle Technician, reception, customer service, finance and bookkeeping are provided at every FST project as part of the daily routine.

Job Role: 

The TEDM is responsible for developing SMaRT Pathways project so as to increase access to vocational qualifications and training, ensuring that the personal development process provides a clear pathway towards employment. The manager is also responsible for ensuring that people who are not yet ready for paid employment are fully involved in the commercial and administrative work of the project, giving them the opportunity to develop good work experience and expand or rediscover their work skills

Main Duties:

1. Responsible for managing all areas of the project’s work, ensuring that every member of the workforce is fully involved.
2. Responsible for ensuring the Automotive Skills Training Co-ordinator, Basic Skills Trainer and Employment Development Worker successfully undertake their roles and responsibilities through the provision of supervision and support.
3. Responsible for managing and monitoring the project’s outcomes, maintaining accurate and up to date records ensuring that the project achieves the funder’s requirements within timescales.
4. To liaise with other managers of SMaRT Pathways projects to ensure consistency of the workforce development process.
5. To develop relationships with a view to obtaining potential employment opportunities for the workforce.
6. To maintain and provide information to meet First Step Trust’s monitoring requirements.
7. To work in accordance within the limits and parameters set out in First Step Trust’s policies and procedures by the Board, Chief Executive and other executive officers.

Person Specification:

Experience & qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of direct staff management.
• Experience of managing recording systems.
• Experience of networking with external agencies.
• Experience of the training provider sector would be an advantage.

Knowledge & skills

• Ability to deliver on the job training and support to workforce.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent level of skill in using MS Office, email, internet and social media.

Attitudes

• Commitment to equal opportunities principles and practice.
• Understanding and commitment to the values, principles and approach of First Step Trust.

We are recruiting for a Trusts and Foundations Manager role for an amazing environmental organisation, their work is so crucial and you will have the opportunity to work with some huge funders. Their relationships with their funders are strategic and you will be heavily involved with influencing environmental policy globally.

The team is already well established and successful, their performance has been consistent since the pandemic and they are in a strong place. Initially you will work from home, however the organisation is flexible so homeworking or working regionally permanent would be fine with them.

You will lead on six and seven figure relationships with funders, predominantly managing existing relationships but also exploring new opportunities. You will need to be able to manage relationships internally and externally, messaging complex issues in a compelling way.

You will need:

• Strong experience of securing funding and managing relationships at a six-figure level, this is essential but can also be from corporate fundraising


• Experience of managing and renewing funder relationships, with good negotiation skills


• Experience of working with different teams and building strong relationships internally

Closing date: 14th September

Salary: £40,000-£45,000

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call me on 020 30 062787or email [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we are experts in charity recruitment and excel at matching fundraisers to charity jobs. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically and supporting people to find their perfect fundraising jobs.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We are recruiting for an exceptional and experienced fundraiser to work closely with the Head of Fundraising to lead our Individual Giving Program. This post is also responsible for delivery and growth of our hospice lottery and the stewardship of In-Memory and Legacy gifts from our supporters.

The postholder’s portfolio raises approximately £1.2 million each year for ellenor. We know we can grow this and we are looking for someone whose ambition can match ours. Join us as we focus on continuing to build our supporter base significantly over the next three years to increase our income in this area by 25%.

The Supporter Development Manager will be responsible for delivering this annual income target and will devise and implement strategies to build an annual, multi-channel campaign schedule that includes a variety of acquisition, development and retention activity.

Does this sound like you?

Are you looking for the responsibility to make a real positive impact on the finances of a locally loved hospice?

If so, we would very much like to hear from you.  Please find the Job Description/Personal Specification and an opening letter from our Director of Income Generation in the attachements.

ellenor Hospice is a specialist palliative care provider for adults and children in Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley, and for children across West Kent and the London Borough of Bexley.  The organisation has in-patient and outpatient and Living Well services at Northfleet, comprehensive Hospice at Home services and a range of out-patient and community services all supported and delivered through a multi-disciplinary team.

This post is subject to Enhanced DBS clearance.

An employer contributory pension scheme is available, and NHS Pension Scheme members can transfer in their pension.

Closing date 2nd  October

Interviews will take place on 6th/7th October

ellenor is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing a fair and equitable

workplace, where everyone is treated equally without discrimination.

Company description

Full Circle has been operating out of St Pauls since 1980 and was founded in response to the racial profiling and civil unrest to provide positive opportunities for the young people of the area. Over the past 40 years it has become a key youth service locally but also to the wider BME communities in Bristol and the neighbouring counties.

Job description

Details of Role:

Full Circle @ Docklands Ltd has been continually serving the area for over 40 years and is built on a foundation of longstanding trusted relationships.

The Youth Development Manager is a strategic role that is responsible for the overall delivery of Full Circle’s Youth Services. The youth development manager will manage the overall programme of youth activities, having a clear eye into the future, whilst also supporting the team to deliver the day-to-day activity. Full Circle delivers 20hrs of weekly open access youth clubs, 10 weeks of annually of holiday activities and other targeted projects. As necessary, a lot of this work is now taking place online, remotely and in small face-to-face groups and the candidate will need to be confident and adaptable to utilising digital platforms and keeping ahead of current policy.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the post holder is solely responsible for the staffing, coordination and delivery of all youth staff, sessions and projects and school holiday activities in consultation with the centre manager and the business development manager.

The candidate will encourage and support the personal development of young people and youth staff. They will create a safe space in which they can feel welcomed, have fun and participate in informal learning and play. This will be achieved through the development and delivery of programmes of activities that empower young people to achieve their aspirations. We aim to help young people be aware of their rights and responsibilities to the wider community and enable them to take greater control of their lives.

Closing Date:

Sunday, 11th October, 2020 - 23:45

How to Apply:

Please download the job description and application form below or follow the link to Voscur and return to J. Newey by the end of Sunday 11th October 2020.

This is likely to be a face to face panel interview at Docklands, but there’s still a chance that t will be via zoom. If this is the case you will need to have access to a computer, camera and microphone and download the zoom program and make sure you are familiar with it.

The interviews will take place on Tuesday 20th October.

Interview Panel:
Trustee/Lead Youth Worker - Jacqui Pitter
Business Development Manager - Jon Newey
Director of Cognitive Paths / Head of Full Circle's Sports Delivery - Sibusiso Tshabalala

We have included a student demographic study on our youth services and an area context study to give you some further information. If you're interested in reading Docklands Youth and Community Centre business plan or pur recent area demogrpahic study please get in contact.

Contract length: 12 months with the possibility of extension 

Full Time hours: 30 per week

Application deadline: 11/10/20

Looking to expand your experience and knowledge in health and social care? Come and join Hestia in this brand-new and exciting role as part of an incredibly passionate team.

We are Hestia, a vibrant charity that has been supporting and empowering vulnerable adults and children since 1970. This year will mark our 50th anniversary so it is an exciting time to join us!

The Performance and Development Directorate drives the quality assurance of current delivery and seeks to achieve continuous improvement and innovation to optimise outcomes for our services users.

As Business Development Manager - Health & Property and senior member of the Business Development Team, you will help us explore opportunities for growth, develop existing services, and strategically build and manage relationships with new and existing partners. With experience in building relationships to secure new income routes, this role will specifically focus on engaging our national health service colleagues and housing partners.

Not only will you have the option to work from home on certain days, you will also have the option to develop innovative new service ideas and build community relationships as well as attend community events.

Hestia offer a culture of learning and development, with access to an extensive range of learning and development opportunities as well as genuine career progression.

In everything we do, we seek to be: respectful, genuine, dedicated, collaborative and courageous and if these values resonate with you, please apply.

We welcome applications from candidates with lived experience.

Hestia is proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Strictly no agencies

Person specification:

• Experience of driving strong income growth via different channels including at least one of the following: local authorities, NHS Trusts, CCGs, GP Federations, regional and national health bodies and/or grant giving institutions (essential)
• Experience working with, or within housing associations or the housing sector (desirable)
• Natural ability to create and nurture new, high-value strategic partnerships
• Knowledge and understanding of health commissioning
• A track record of developing new business from inception to delivery using a collaborative approach
• Strong written and presentation skills
• Strong influencing and communication skills (both written and spoken), comfortable operating in a range of environments and across levels of seniority
• Basic research and analysis experience
• Experience of developing and/or managing services for people affected by a crisis
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and ability to address them appropriately.

In return we offer a competitive salary, a supportive working environment and a host of benefits including pension, employee discounts, 25 days holiday per annum (for full-time positions) plus the option to buy an additional 3 weeks, cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan.

Hours: 39 hours per week(all Managers may need to undertake on call duties during out of hours, for which they will be remunerated in addition to their salary).

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, Flexi-time (core hours 10.00-16.00)

About Hestia

Hestia supports adults and children in crisis across London and the surrounding regions. We campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect them. This includes victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people. From giving someone a home, to helping them to get the right mental health support, we support people at the moment of crisis and enable them to build a life beyond crisis. We are supported by more than 460 volunteers who provide specialist skills such as art therapy yoga, IT, gardening, cooking as well as befriending and fundraising.

We are proud to be the home of UK SAYS NO MORE, bringing together a diverse coalition of individuals, charities, businesses and public-sector organisations to campaign for an end to the domestic abuse and sexual violence.

In everything we do, we seek to be: respectful, genuine, dedicated, collaborative and courageous.

Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac Account and email accounts.

Please note that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. So if you are interested, please apply for this vacancy as soon as you can.

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An exciting and new opportunity has arisen for an experienced financial analyst to join Southmead Hospital Charity.

Why apply? As part of the NHS, and working as the Business Development Manager for  Southmead Hospital Charity you will:

• Make a difference: Working for the wonderful NHS. Southmead Hospital Charity raises funds for projects that are beyond the remit of the NHS but have a huge impact on the lives of our patients, visitors and staff.

• Shape the future: in this role, you will play a lead role in ensuring that the Charity’s growth continues ensuring the Charity drives best practice in governance and financial management.

• Be part of a dedicated and committed team: North Bristol NHS Trust is a centre of excellence for the South West and beyond. Our pioneering treatments and advances in care are internationally recognised.

• You will have access to NHS benefits, including 27 days annual leave to start & bank holidays and an excellent NHS pension.

If you are from outside the area, Bristol is consistently voted as one of the best places to live in the UK, with a rich history, thriving arts, music, gastronomic and independent retail scenes. It also offers excellent transport links and easy access to the spectacular countryside and coastlines of South Wales, Devon, Dorset and Cornwall. Our offices are based in Southmead Hospital – a state of the art, amazing facility with an excellent reputation.

The role:
Working closely with the Charity’s leadership team, the Business Development Manager will maximise the financial performance of the Charity by using financial data to inform decision making, enabling proactive intervention. They will provide insight and guidance that can help to drive and enhance financial performance in KPIs, income and expenditure.

The post holder will develop and lead all aspects of management information reporting, analysis, modelling and planning for the Charity. They will develop and lead Charity expenditure with fund holders across the organisation, providing support and guidance alongside collaborative scrutiny to ensure the Charity’s financial and management processes are donor centric and adhere to regulatory best practice.

Working closely with the Database Manager and Finance, this post will ensure that we have consistent information, using CRM and MI reporting for our senior management team and Corporate Trustee.

Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, the ideal candidate will have a passion for numbers, value the importance of effective relationships, have exceptional attention to detail and take pride in presenting critical MI in a meaningful and consistent manner.

Interviews for this role will take place on: Wednesday 7th October 2020. Apply Now!

Apply now as we are looking to close the advert when significant applications have been received.

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If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from this Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

Please note that this Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.

If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please refer to telefone number on NHS website when clicking 'apply'.

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.

Staff identify as 'At Risk' and who meet the essential shortlisting criteria of the post will be prioritised. Priority will be given to North Bristol NHS Trust employees in the first instance.

Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust has an arrangement with a number of organisations (please find a list below) whereby we confidentially share previous pre-employment information relating to your existing job in order to support an efficient recruitment process for candidates when offered a new position with us.

(University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, North Bristol NHS Trust, Western Area Health Trust, Bristol Community Health, Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership, North Somerset Community Partnership, NHS South Central and West Commissioning Support Unit and Bristol City Council)

Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post. Please refer to the ‘Information for Prospective Employees’ attachment for information relating to DBS charges.

Salary: c £27,000 for part time
Hours: 32 per week (mostly Monday to Friday but will include some weekends)

Nightingale Hammerson, a charity, has been serving older members of the Jewish community for over 175 years. We offer world class holistic care in a safe stimulating environment.

We operate two care homes, Nightingale House in South London, home to almost 200 residents and Hammerson House in North London, which is being redeveloped into a state-of-the-art home to be opened in 2021.

We have a proven track record of innovative care that enhances the lives of our residents. We are a “centre of excellence” that is seen as a blueprint for what a care home should be.

We have an exciting opportunity for a volunteer specialist to join our team to work in our South London home and also our North London home, when it opens. 

The role reports to the Director of HR, Payroll and Volunteering and will oversee the involvement of volunteers, train and support and work with external organisations to develop volunteering opportunities.

The ideal candidate must have extensive experience of working within a volunteering role, be an excellent communicator, well organised and have the ability to work flexibly.

Please note this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Lived Experience Development Manager

Full time - 35 hours per week

Office Based, UK, travel to partner agencies

Salary: £35,000 - £42,000

Permanent

GamCare is the UK’s leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling-related harms.

GamCare are delighted to be recruiting for the new post of Lived Experience Development Manager. This exciting role will take forward our ambitious plans to develop a framework, strategy and opportunities to drive up the voices of lived experience in all of our work. This is an organisation-wide role and will involve strong collaboration with our internal departments as well as key external stakeholders.

The post-holder will have experience in developing similar programmes of work, be confident to challenge and innovate, and have lived experience of addiction or other health harms to bring to bear on the work within the role.

GamCare recognises the importance of having people with lived experience of gambling related harm closely involved in developing truly effective services, and the unique perspective that people with these experiences bring. We have undertaken a comprehensive internal review of the organisation’s lived experience and service user involvement opportunities, structures, and processes. From this, and in line with our wider growth, we now have an ambitious plan of work in place to take forward developments in engaging those with lived experience. This also reflects the recommendations in relation to lived experience which underpin the National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms (2019).

GamCare approach during Coronavirus

Whilst this is an office-based role with a requirement to travel to partner agencies, during the Coronavirus period you will be required to undertake duties from home. You will need to ensure that you have a confidential space within your home to work from, a home working risk assessment will be carried out by your line manager. Access to office space and travel to partner agencies will be reviewed and updated on a regular basis in line with government guidance.

If you have a passion for improving services with lived experience at the heart of this, then please review our job description and requirements to apply.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

To apply, please complete go onto the GamCare website. 

If you would like acknowledgement that your application has been received, please ensure the application is attached and put the following subject in your email:

Job application: < Lived Experience Development Manager>

Please note that if the subject is not correct, you may not receive a confirmation.

To discuss the role further please email Rachel Hassan (Head of Quality Assurance). Application forms forwarded to this email will not be accepted.

Please note we do not accept CVs

GamCare is committed to processing your personal data fairly, lawfully and transparently in line with GDPR. For further information on GamCare’s recruitment privacy notice please refer to our website.

Closing date for applications is: 12 October 2020

Interview dates: week commencing 19th October

Interviews are scheduled to take place remotely via Zoom videoconferencing software.