Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 36 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflicts and natural disasters.

Our Head office based in Birmingham, UK, is currently recruiting for the position of ‘Executive Assistant (Director of External Relations and Advocacy)’. The division’s responsibilities include brand protection and reputation management; international media relations and advocacy; IRW’s website, publications and social media platforms; internal communications; and staff training.

In close cooperation with the other divisions of the organisation and the direct line reports of the Director of External Relations and Advocacy (ERA), the Executive Assistant will help the ERA Director achieve the Division’s agreed strategic aims and objectives.

The successful candidate must have or be:

• Ideally degree educated, and particularly useful if this is in a relevant discipline (such as international development, NGO management, policy development, communications/marketing)
• Significant previous experience of providing senior executive support
• Some knowledge of the social media landscape, coupled with some experience in creating social media content
• Previous experience of analysis and research
• Good knowledge and sound understanding of the needs, sensitivities and professional discipline of public communications and external relations
• Skilled in exercising discretion and sound judgement when dealing with unexpected issues
• Willingness to travel and work outside normal office hours

Islamic Relief promotes equality and meritocracy, and seeks individuals who are sympathetic to the IR values of Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship – together with our policy standards on Anti-Bribery and Child Protection and our extensive staff Code of Conduct. If you would like to be a part of an organisation striving to make a difference in the world and are looking for a meaningful career, we will be glad to hear from you.

Please Note: Interviews are expected to take place Mid-April 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pre-employment checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• receipt of satisfactory references

For UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

THE ROLE:

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the future of health and care by supporting the development of a cutting-edge Health Data Research Hub.

Crohn’s & Colitis UK are partners in a project to build a new data hub for researchers, which brings together health information held by the NHS to make it accessible for researchers. This should help speed up the discovery of new treatments and more effective and safe use of existing ones.

The Data Research Hub, called Gut Reaction, is one of seven pioneering health data research hubs recently launched by Health Data Research UK as part of the £37.5m Digital Innovation Hub programme, funded by the UK’s Research and Innovation Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund.  As this project will involve the use of personal data, we want to work in partnership with patients and the public to make sure the data is used in ways that are respectful and beneficial to current and future people living with Crohn’s and Colitis.

ABOUT YOU:

You're a calm, forward thinking individual with an eye for detail and excellent communication skills.  You will have experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders and be will have been used to responding to enquiries across multiple channels.  You'll have excellent IT skills across Microsoft Office programmes and enjoy working on your own or as part of multi-team project groups.

If you like the sound of this opportunity, we would very much like to hear from you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

First point of contact for queries to the Research Team in relation to Gut Reaction by:

• Handling incoming correspondence related to Gut Reaction, answering standard queries or referring on as appropriate.
• Answering incoming calls to the Research team - responding to general queries or referring on as appropriate.
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Organising internal and external meetings, telephone conferences or digital events:

• Communicating effectively with a wide range of specialists and patient advocates to confirm dates, venues and availability of invitees.
• Identifying and booking venues or meeting rooms, refreshments, equipment etc.
• Circulating relevant papers/correspondence.
• Collating/preparing materials and arranging for these to be couriered to external venues.
• Attending external events to provide administrative or general support.
• Taking minutes and producing reports or action points as required.

Administrative support and operational back up to team colleagues, the Gut Reaction board and the Patient & Public involvement steering group:

• Inputting and maintaining data, contacts and circulation lists.
• Assisting with the preparation of reports and presentations.
• Ensuring compliance with Data Protection processes across all areas of work.

Communicating opportunities for patient involvement and the impact of Gut Reaction:

• Liaising with Marketing and Communications team to post opportunities for patient involvement in Gut Reaction.
• Liaising with Marketing and Communications team to engage and communicate with our community of research volunteers.
• Assisting with the collection and inputting of information to the Research pages of the Crohn’s & Colitis UK website and social media presence.

Charity responsibilities

• To take a flexible approach to work and duties, within an appropriate level of responsibility, carrying out other duties as directed by the Director of Research
• To work as a team player and liaise effectively with colleagues and partners
• To work in line with the Charity values and maintain the reputation and standing of the Charity.
• Undertaking franking duties as part of the charity wide franking rota (approximately once a week).

Job purpose

Our employability programmes are designed to get young people aged 16-24 into jobs and apprenticeships.  The Employability Tutor will be responsible for the delivery of City Gateway’s Employability curriculum to ensure that they preparing young people for the world of work. This includes the planning and delivery of high quality teaching, learning and assessment to groups and individuals. The Tutor must enjoy teaching, be committed to ensuring that young adults achieve their qualification and have a passion to see the learners succeed. The post holder will work effectively with other tutors, coaches, managers and employers to plan effective interventions to ensure learners achieve and positively progress into a work placement, job or apprenticeship.

Duties and responsibilities

• Prepare industry-focused quality schemes of work, lesson plans and materials to ensure that learners on vocational and traineeship provision progress into job-related outcome
• Use initial & diagnostic assessments and Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) to effectively plan the learner’s individual learning journey
• Plan and deliver engaging classes and workshops that inspire learners to achieve
• Prepare learners effectively for assessments and exams
• Undertake the role of Course Tutor: monitoring attendance, punctuality, achievement and other pastoral and monitoring duties
• Work with the Head of Curriculum, teachers and employers to develop and revise the curriculum for the relevant subject areas ensuring that it is relevant, motivating and  meets the needs of learners, and  employers which meets employer’s needs
• Ensure your curriculum design is flexible to allow employers to come and deliver training on areas such as: commercial awareness, team working, presentation skills, setting up a LinkedIn account
• Liaise with the Examination Officer and other key staff to set up Functional Skills English examinations, ensuring that any special adjustments are in place
• Maintain accurate and complete tutor records, the tracking, and monitoring of learner progress and development to ensure high accreditation pass rates and good retention
• Manage learner behavior in the training room, and when on City Gateway premises and on other business – e.g. trips.
• Attend course team meetings as required
• Work closely with the Head of Curriculum and Quality Manager to ensure that teaching and learning is judged Good or Outstanding by Ofsted
• Undertake a minimum of 30 hours Continuous Professional Development (CPD) per year
• Organising, planning and escorting learners to attend industry events such as careers fairs, recruitment days, and employer insights
• Liaise with the Business Development team to secure employer volunteers to ensure learners get advice on their CV,  role-play interview techniques and how to make a job application

Other

• To perform any other duties consistent with this post that may be reasonably assigned to you
• To comply at all times with City Gateway’s Safeguarding policy playing an active role in keeping City Gateway learners safe and secure in their learning environment
• To be committed, adhere to and promote City Gateway’s Equality and Diversity Policy at all times
• Abide by City Gateway’s Health and Safety policies
• To understand and abide by GDPR and City Gateway’s policies with regard to the process and management of learners’ personal data.

Working conditions

External employer visits may be required from time to time

Direct reports

No direct reports

Person Specification

Education/Qualification.

Essential: General post 16 education qualification (e.g. PTLLS, DTLLS, DET)

Desirable: PGCE or Cert Ed or QTLS; CAVA/IQA/A1; IAG Level 3

Proven Experience

Essential Experience of: 

• Teaching employability and work related learning to young people.
• Delivering programmes that meet employer’s needs and help young people job ready
• Embedding the development of English, Maths, British Values into the curriculum.
• Achieving “good” or above in lesson observations
• Developing qualities like confidence, resilience and independence in young people.

Desirable Experience :

• Experience working in marginalized communities where access to good quality jobs can be challenging
• Track record of getting young people into work through work placements, jobs or apprenticeships

Skills & Abilities.

Essential: Ability to:

• Produce excellent motivating teaching and learning which inspires young people.
• Build the knowledge and cultural capital that young people need in order to support future learning and/or employment
• Produce required supporting documentation to a good standard (Schemes of Work, Lesson plans etc)
• Ability to plan to meet accredited and non-accredited outcomes
• Ability to act as a course tutor and ensure that the learner’s journey is effectively tracked
• Ability to work with the rest of the Education team and Progression Coaches to raise standards of attendance, achievement and progression.
• Ability and confidence managing challenging behaviour

Skilled in:

• Using email and Microsoft Office.

Desirable: 

• An interest in how learning can be supported and made more interesting  by technology
• Knowledge  of the local training and job market
• Experience of Ofsted inspections
• Tailouring programmes to specific employer’s needs to increase job outcomes for learners

Personal Qualities

Essential:

• Able to actively support, promote and encourage City Gateway’s Christian ethos, mission and values
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement in the Education team and across City Gateway
• Willingness to develop new projects and ideas to enhance the learners’ experience
• Act as an excellent role model for young people

Desirable:

• Personal commitment to social justice through breaking down barriers to community participation.

Safer Recruitment

City Gateway is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Safe recruitment of staff is central to this commitment. Employment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and past employment checks

Equality and Diversity

City Gateway is committed to equality and valuing diversity. We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

Pears Family School

Job title: Co-ordinator Child and Family Services

Salary: £28,752 - £32,577 (depending on experience)

Hours:  Term time only (+ 2 weeks)

Contract type:  Permanent

Reporting to: Headteacher

Job overview:

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join a committed team in an innovative Alternative Provision school. Opened in 2014, Pears Family School works with young people between the ages of 5 and 14 who are struggling to make progress in a mainstream setting. Typically, students attend the school for or 4-6 terms as the school’s objective is to return students to mainstream school or appropriate, permanent setting. A unique feature of the school’s approach is that parents / carers and other family members attend with their children on a regular basis to support their children’s learning and improvement. 

This is a stand alone role reporting directly to the headteacher (the other support roles in the school are the business manager and caretaker). We are looking for a committed and flexible individual, happy to take a ‘hands on’ approach to what is a busy and but rewarding role. The Co-ordinator is the first and key point of contact for children, families and staff.  The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering administrative support for students and families and school record keeping. Just as our headteacher may at one moment be leading a key meeting with the Department for Education and the next be making a cup of tea for a parent having a tough day, the successful require  a similar flexible approach, recognising that all tasks are equally valued. The successful person will be comfortable talking to parents and students.

Main purpose:

The Coordinator Child and Family Services is responsible for the daily administration of all key school functions outside of the classroom, with the exception of Finance issues which are the responsibility of the Business Manager.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Be committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people
•   Comply with the policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, equal opportunities, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
• Provide the day-to-day administrative function of the school office
• Planning development and organisation of the support service systems, procedures and policies
• Communicating effectively with all relevant stakeholders including staff, students, parents and carers and outside agencies as appropriate
• Maintain student records
• Manage manual and computerised record/information systems
• Analyse and evaluate data/information and produce reports/information/data as required
• Provide personal, organisational and administrative support to the Head Teacher
• Support student referral process; contact previous schools and secure previous tracking data
• Keep records in accordance with the school’s record retention schedule
• Manage the administration of recruitment including advertising and collating documentation
• Coordinate Policy review schedule for the Governing Body
• Order, monitor and manage stock, ensuring best value following the school’s purchasing processes
• Provide advice and guidance to staff, pupils and others on administration systems and events that take place in school.
• Assist with marketing and promoting the school
• Assist with the organisation of premises repairs under the direction of the school business manager
• Take appropriate action to identify, evaluate and minimise any risks to health, safety and security in the school working environment
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
• Establish constructive relationships and communication with all staff and other agencies/professionals
• Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
• Ensure that visitor checks and health and safety processes are in place to monitor entry in and out of the building
• Contribute to and follow school procedures on the management of personal data and upholding GDPR.
• Process Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks
• Issue ID passes for staff, students and contractors
• Assist with Open Days when requested throughout the year.

Please note that this list of duties is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role.  It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the school office manager will carry out.  The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the headteacher.

Applicants for this role must be eligible to work legally in the United Kingdom. The successful applicant will be asked to evidence of their right to work in the UK before being formally offered the role. If you do not have the right to work in the UK we will not be able to consider you for this role.

The successful applicant will be subject to relevant vetting checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check before an offer of appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions Following appointment the employee will be subject to re-checking, as required from time to time by the school.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and families and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Person specification:

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Mathematics Grade A* – C or equivalent
• ECDL Qualification or equivalent competency with IT

Experience

• Developing, managing and operating clerical/administrative/ and organisational systems
• Good Experience of using Word and excel to produce documents and work to deadlines to produce accurate letters and forms
• Knowledge of monitoring, recording and submitting HR matters successfully
• Experience of taking minutes and of weekly staff meetings
• Knowledge and / or experience of looking after unwell pupils and liaising with parents/staff.
• Experience of face to face and telephone reception duties

Skills and knowledge

• Excellent literacy / numeracy skills – Ability to communicate both orally and in writing to a wide range of audiences
• Excellent attention to detail
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Competent use of IT packages
• Ability to use relevant office equipment effectively
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise
• Ability to maintain accurate records

Personal qualities

•   Commitment to promoting the ethos and values of the school and getting the best outcomes for all pupils
• Commitment to acting with integrity, honesty, loyalty and fairness to safeguard the assets, financial probity and reputation of the school
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality
• Embraces change well
• Deals with difficult situations effectively
• Must be able to use own initiative and manage role with minimal supervision
• Ability to relate well to children and adults (Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviors
• Ability to work successfully as part of a team

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Individual Giving Officer to maximise acquisition of new supporters and development of existing supporters to grow income, through planning and implementing a wide range of direct marketing approaches

The Role
To work with the Individual Giving Manager to help achieve and deliver key objectives and annual income targets in the Individual Giving Strategy.
Plan and project manage a range of activities/communications from inception (creative brief) to dispatch, on and off-line.
Analyse and manage data to ensure the right targets or potential new audiences are selected for any acquisition, stewardship, conversion or lead generation campaigns.
Oversee copy and design development, print and production or on-line content build, resolving issues and differences of opinion, or escalating as appropriate to keep activity on schedule and on budget.
Proactive responsibility for keeping up to date with competitor activity and with issues affecting the fundraising sector, including changes in regulations to ensure our activities are compliant.

The Candidate
Previous experience of working for or on behalf of a not for profit organisation(s)
Proven experience of developing and implementing supporter acquisition and/or retention fundraising programmes.
A proven track record in planning and delivering successful direct marketing activities across a range of channels, including print, digital and social media.
Previous experience of using databases and/or briefing database teams to provide data selections, segmentation and results analysis.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Created in 2011 by two mothers of injured Servicemen, the Ripple Pond is a registered UK charity providing a peer support network across the UK for the adult family members of physically or emotionally injured Service personnel and veterans. We currently enable support for over 650 beneficiaries through a small and dedicated team of five staff based in Aldershot.  

We have ambitious plans to develop our charity, to create a greater impact on the lives of our beneficiaries. We aim to be the go-to charity that enables the loved ones of the Armed Forces community to access the help they deserve.

This is an opportunity to become involved with the charity at an exciting stage in its development. The Board are seeking a new Director to manage and develop The Ripple Pond, in partnership with the Board and take the charity to the next level.  This is a hands-on role, 3 days per week, with flexible working opportunities but ideally with at least 2 days in our office in Aldershot.
 

Key Objectives

• Development & implementation of a 3-year strategic plan including; strategic vision, mission and values, robust financial & fundraising frameworks, structure & systems, sound resourcing & fundraising plans, governance principles and a clear implementation plan including stakeholder management and communication plans, in conjunction with the team.
   
• Robust governance; ensuring that the Charity has an appropriate management & financial structure, processes and systems to fulfil legal & statutory obligations and strategic objectives to carry out its work.
   
• Support Board meetings & Board reporting on operational performance, progress on strategic plans and projects and against annual budget and highlighting external changes that may impact on the Charity.
   
• Leadership of the Operational Team; management & development of the operational team in line with Ripple Pond’s values to ensure a motivated team of employed & voluntary colleagues, with direct line management of the Office Manager.
   
• Proactively championing continuous development & improvement; continually seeking opportunities for improvement and encouraging colleagues to identify improved ways of working including reviewing KPIs, performance and existing systems, policies and processes.
   
• Developing & maintaining an environment that attracts and retains the best staff and volunteers; induction, appraisals, training & development, benefits.
   
• Risk Management; ensure that the major risks to which the Charity is exposed are reviewed
  regularly, that systems have been established to mitigate these risks; and to ensure that a risk analysis is automatically carried out when taking on new work.
   
• PR & Marketing; To foster good communications and public profile and foster good relations with the Government, Ministry of Defence, Veterans Agency, Department of Health, COBSEO, Service charities and other external stakeholders. Attend public functions, speak at public meetings and acting as a media spokesperson.
   
• Any other ad hoc duties as required by the Board.
   

About You

A dynamic leader with previous not for profit sector experience at a senior operational level:

• Ability to share your strategic and operational expertise to work with our Board and operational support team to develop and implement a longer term strategic plan.
• Passionate about the organisation and supporting the Armed Forces community. A connection to, and experience of the Armed Forces is desirable but not essential.
• Strong business and financial skills together with the ability to raise funds and strengthen our fundraising capability.
• Experience in managing risk, developing and writing policy, creating and monitoring an effective programme of income generation and governance.
• Proven track record in developing strong relationships with key stakeholders including other charities providing complementary services.
• In such a small organisation you must enjoy working at a number of different levels, be able to self-service and be responsible for HR.

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

How to Apply

Closing date: Friday 3rd April 2020 at midnight.

Interviews: Will be arranged as suitable applicants apply. The last interviews for this role will be Wednesday 15th April 2020. These are likely to be all via Skype due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. 

Please apply via this advert with your CV and a covering letter of no more than one side of A4, detailing how your skills and experience are suitable for this role, as stated in the Role Description.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Personal data and accompanying documentation provided by 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 and thereafter in accordance with statutory requirements.

Housing Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy & Outreach Post - £28,811  

Her Centre, a women’s advice service in Greenwich, seeks an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) with Safe Lives (CAADA) qualification in domestic abuse, or similar, to provide advocacy for women experiencing domestic violence. Her Centre has an accredited IDSVA service with a strong team and a clear commitment to empowering women. We are a women-led service.

This is a one-year contract, and the post will require at least one year’s experience working with women escaping domestic violence, knowledge and experience of legal options for women including knowledge of housing rights, and the workings of the MARAC.

This Post is based in Woolwich SE18 but will require travel across the Greenwich borough, and will include working at three outreach hubs in Greenwich each week.

The Closing Date for application is 9th April.  Interviews will be in the following week.

Funded by Nationwide Foundation. Due to the intensive and sensitive support involved in this post, the posts are open to women only. Section 7(2)e of the Sex Discrimination Act exemption applies

Please note it is highly likely interviews for this position will take place via video call.

This London based charity are the leaders in their field and on path to raise over £12m annually by 2023. Funding vital research and providing crucial information, their work is hugely important and touches the lives of millions of people each year.

About the role

This is a new role, establishing and heading up a new digital engagement team which is fundamental to the success of the new integrated digital engagement and fundraising projects to diversify and increase the charity’s income streams.

The role will have a dual line report in to the Fundraising Director and Marketing Director, it is a crucial role for integrated working between the two teams with emphasis on creating awareness and familiarity of the brand amongst target audiences alongside digital income generation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fundraising and marketing campaigns that drive income while growing familiarity and awareness.
• Develop a digital engagement strategy that a focus on supporter care and journey, to increase engagement, lead generation and conversion.
• Develop and execute individual giving campaigns in partnership with the Fundraising Director.
• Leading on digital acquisition strategy.
• Lead on digital innovation utilising a test and learn approach to developments.
• Ensure all digital channels are fully optimised for digital fundraising.
• Evaluate activity, ensure KPIs are in place, analytics are effectively used and activity delivers against business objectives.
• You will be leading the digital fundraising function, managing 2 direct reports, a portfolio of agencies and temp/support staff where required.

Experience

You will have experience of driving income growth digitally, ideally with 3 years’ experience in a senior position. You will be well versed in budget management and managing agencies, and have proven ability identifying opportunities and making strategic decisions. A good understanding of Fundraising Code and Data Protection is highly beneficial, as well as web management and analytics tools and software.

To find out more about this organisation and role please get in touch as soon as possible.

Paul’s Cancer Support Centre has been helping those affected by cancer in Wandsworth and surrounding areas for over 30 years providing high quality community-based services. Now is an exciting time to join as the next Chief Executive; having had an interim chief executive  who has overseen the recruitment of six new trustees to join the Board and with new fundraising manager in place, we are poised for the next stage of our important journey.

As our next chief executive, you will ensure that the organisation is sustainable for the future, enabling us to continue providing unique, tailored care. We need an inspirational leader and figurehead who will help raise the organisation’s profile, be credible with key stakeholders and donors, and ensure strong performance from the senior team. A strategic thinker, you will possess good commercial acumen and business sense and know what good governance looks like. Ideally you will have experience in cancer treatment service delivery, but fit and a clear alignment to our values is imperative.  You may already be operating at chief executive level and are looking for a better work/life balance, or will be a senior leader ready to make the step up in the broader leadership role. 

The closing date for this role is 5pm on Friday 15th May 2020. Please note due to the current coronavirus situation that interview dates for shortlisted candidates may be subject to alteration.

Senior Fundraising Officer, Gifts in Wills
Salary: £28,500 - £32,000
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week 
Based: Andover, Hampshire
Basis: Permanent

Are you someone who would love to use your excellent fundraising and communications skills to help us Beat Macular Disease?

Every day, around 300 people are diagnosed with macular disease.  It’s the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK.  Macular disease is cruel and isolating.  It steals your sight, your independence, and your ability to do the things you love.  There is only one way to Beat Macular Disease for good.  We must fund more research now, until we find a cure, or find treatments that stop it in its tracks.

The Macular Society is working to deliver our ultimate ambition – to Beat Macular Disease for the next generation.  We are determined to end the fear and isolation of macular disease with world-class research and the best advice and support.

We are undergoing significant changes, with a transformational new strategy to multiply our income in order to fund research that will find a cure.

Reporting to the Legacies & In Memory Fundraising Manager, the Senior Fundraising Officer, Gifts in Wills, will play a central role in growing future income from legacies, our biggest voluntary income stream. The postholder will be responsible for legacy marketing through direct appeals, campaigns, publications and events, as well as ensuring excellent stewardship of legacy pledgers and next of kin. They will also contribute knowledge and skills to in memory fundraising. We are looking for someone with proven expertise in fundraising or marketing, preferably in legacies, in memory or individual giving; excellent project management and communications skills; experience of using database packages and an understanding of data analysis. Strong IT skills, and the ability to build successful relationships with donors and colleagues, are also required.

Please apply online with your CV and covering letter.

Please check your email for confirmation that your application has been received and to follow further instructions if applicable.

Closing date: 13 April 2020 
Interviews: 22 and 23 April 2020

Simplified Recruitment is a Job Advertising Agency working on behalf of Macular Society. By applying for this position you are giving us permission to pass your CV and covering letter to a third party in relation to recruitment. A full copy of our privacy policy can be viewed on our website.

 Ref: SR506900

Senior Policy Officer

 (ref: SUS2873)

£27,225 per annum

37.5 hours per week - based in Cardiff Bay

Sustrans Crymru is looking for an experienced policy and influencing professional to ensure that the charity’s knowledge and expertise informs the work of decision-makers and commissioning bodies in Wales.

Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will have experience of public affairs and policy research and  development. You will have excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability to build and maintain productive working relationships. You will have a good understanding of current transport issues and of local and national policy and politics in Wales. You will have excellent IT literacy and research skills and be committed to the promotion of sustainable transport.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Thursday 26 March 2020. Interviews will take place in Cardiff on Thursday 2 April 2020.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion. We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

Uwch Swyddog Polisi

 (Cyf: SUS2873)

£27,225 y flwyddyn

37.5 awr yr wythnos – wedi’i lleoli ym Mae Caerdydd

Mae Sustrans Cymru yn chwilio am swyddog polisi a dylanwadu profiadol er mwyn sicrhau bod gwybodaeth ac arbenigedd yr elusen yn llywio gwaith penderfynwyr a sefydliadau comisiynu yng Nghymru.

Byddwch wedi’ch addysgu hyd at lefel gradd neu gyfwerth a bydd gennych brofiad o faterion cyhoeddus a pholisi ymchwil a datblygu. Bydd gennych sgiliau cyfathrebu ysgrifenedig a llafar rhagorol a’r gallu i feithrin a chynnal cysylltiadau gwaith cynhyrchiol. Bydd gennych ddealltwriaeth dda o faterion trafnidiaeth cyfredol ac o bolisi a gwleidyddiaeth leol a chenedlaethol yng Nghymru. Bydd gennych lythrennedd TG a sgiliau ymchwil rhagorol a byddwch yn ymrwymedig i hyrwyddo trafnidiaeth gynaliadwy.

Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer derbyn ceisiadau wedi’u cwblhau yw 9yb ddydd Iau 26 Mawrth 2020. Cynhelir cyfweliadau yng Nghaerdydd ddydd Iau 2 Ebrill 2020.

Mae Sustrans wedi ymrwymo i leihau anghydraddoldeb, gwerthfawrogi amrywiaeth a

galluogi cynhwysiant. Croesawn geisiadau gan bobl sydd â’r sgiliau perthnasol o bob

rhan o’r gymuned.

Are you energetic, adaptable, approachable and a team player?

Are you passionate about a career in fundraising for your local charity?

We are looking for a creative, personable, income-driven Community Fundraiser with a sense of fun to join our dedicated Fundraising Team.  You will engage with individuals and groups from all walks of life, such as schools and colleges, support groups and organisations, across our local community to provide a vital source of income to Peace Hospice Care, raise awareness and provide opportunities for us to connect with others about our cause.

To succeed in this exciting role, you will need to:

• Be a real people person and a great communicator… able to establish and develop strong relationships with a diverse range of people and organisations so that we are their charity of choice.
• Have exceptional customer service, administration skills and attention to detail… Telling people that we appreciate their support is really important, so that our supporters always feel valued, cared for and know that their fundraising makes a real difference.  Whether over the phone, in writing or in person, you’ll provide exceptional stewardship.
• Be highly organised and a strong multi-tasker… No two days are ever the same in fundraising and you’ll need to prioritise a busy workload in a fast-paced environment as part of our small (but mighty) team!

For more information or to discuss the role further, please contact Louis Breese, Community Fundraising Manager, or Gemma Norris, Senior Fundraising Manager - Corporate & Major Gifts.

Closing date: 8th March 2020

It is applications that will be considered as they are received and interviews will be arranged throughout so interested candidates are advised to apply early. 

We reserve the right to close the advert at any time so interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.