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For over two decades, Social Investment Business has provided finance and support to charities and social enterprises. We empower these organisations to do what they do best - serve the communities they operate within. 

To find out more about what we do, our values and our generous benefits please visit our website.

Our values are: People First, Curious, Bold, Collaborative, Accountable

About the Role

Reporting to the Deputy CEO this is an exciting role supporting one of the UK’s leading social investors.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about the work we do, is organised and has excellent attention to detail. Someone who is flexible with a “can do” attitude and who has a desire to get involved within a fast-paced team. If that is you and you can also bring in new ideas and are keen to get involved with the wider team projects as well as collaborate across the organisation then this could be a really exciting opportunity be a part of our values led organisation.

 Key responsibilities

1. To work closely with the Grants, Investments, and Development, Insight and Advocacy teams to ensure that SIB is well-placed to respond proactively and also reactively to business development opportunities.

2. To support the coordination and project management of existing business development projects in community energy, heating and cooling, social investment fundraising and capacity building.

3. To ensure that information is managed effectively, calls logged and tasks delegated, progressed and completed, feedback collected and meetings scheduled and facilitated across the wider business development team, particularly in relation to the CEO, Deputy CEO and Director of Investments, ensuring their input is sought in a timely way to progress key decisions.

4. To manage a calendar of events, calls and contacts across key areas of business development.

5. To take a lead (where appropriate) and/or work alongside others to create and/or deliver presentations in new and existing business development.

6. To manage (where appropriate) and/or work alongside others maintain long-term relationships with both current and new clients and partners.

7. To monitor tendering opportunities and manage and update the new business development pipeline.

8. To implement new systems to improve the efficiency of the business development processes, alongside business systems.

9. To work with the financial team to build costing models for new proposals and programmes.

10. To coordinate high quality bid responses for invitations to tender from funders, investors and other key client groups, to ensure that these are well-written and professionally presented.

11. To coordinate and contribute to a clear strategy and objectives for the business development function at SIB.

12. To attend relevant events or conferences and to keep up to date with the sector. 

13. To adopt our continuous improvement and learning ethos.

14. To support and embed equality, diversity and inclusion into day-to-day behaviours and activities within your role as well as contributing more widely across SIB’s commitment to E, D & I.

15. To support and contribute to the implementation and delivery of SIB’s strategy.

16. In agreement with manager to undertake other tasks and work on cross team projects that support the objectives of SIB as required.

17. To work within the organisation's values, principles, and processes to achieve operational excellence.

Core competencies

• Excellent relationship management skills both with internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective time management.
• Self-motivated, with high energy and an engaging level of enthusiasm.
• Exellent customer service skills.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Office Skills, including Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Flexible and adaptable as a team player.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to equality, diversity & inclusion

Desirable competencies

• Understanding of the social investment or grant-making market in the UK
• Understanding of community energy schemes

This role is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those struggling with energy costs. As an Energy Advisor, you’ll help people navigate the complexities of energy usage and affordability, contributing to the fight against fuel poverty and supporting environmental sustainability. We are recruiting for more than one person, and please note that a basic DBS will be required.

About Us:
Join our busy local charity as an Energy Advisor, where you’ll play a crucial role in supporting individuals and families facing challenges with energy costs, helping them to manage bills, maximise income, and reduce fuel poverty. This is a fantastic opportunity to specialise in a vital area of advice, whilst contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Energy Advice Delivery: Provide comprehensive energy advice by phone, in person, and at community events, ensuring clients understand their options for managing energy use and reducing costs. 
• Income Maximisation: Carry out benefit checks and debt assessments to help clients increase their income and better manage their finances. 
• Holistic Support: Explore clients’ situations thoroughly, signposting and referring them to other relevant services for additional support as needed.
• Energy Savings Solutions: Offer advice on energy-saving measures, including insulation, and link clients to available savings programs. 
• Community Engagement: Attend and deliver advice at community events, raising awareness of energy-saving options and supporting vulnerable individuals.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• People Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, able to build rapport and communicate effectively with a diverse range of people. 
• Digital Skills: Competent in using digital tools to deliver advice and manage casework. 
• Research and Knowledge: Able to research, stay updated with the latest developments in energy advice, and continuously pursue relevant training.
• Decision Support: Skilled in explaining complex information in a way that is easy to understand, helping clients make decisions confidently.
• Target-Driven: Comfortable working to set targets and achieving outcomes that benefit clients and the community.

What We Offer:

• Holidays: 26 days per year (pro rata).
• Employee Assistance Scheme: Access to confidential support services. 
• Sick and Maternity Pay: Enhanced contractual benefits after a qualifying period.
• Commitment to learning and development: access to training platforms and professional development. 
• Inclusive Workplace: We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work.

Our Culture
Our charity is committed to fostering a work environment that embraces diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We believe in the power of community and the importance of giving back.  We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.  As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful change and help us drive our vision forward.

CVs will NOT be accepted

Closing Date: Monday 4th November 2024 at 9am. We reserve the right to close dates early

Interview Date: w/c 4 November 2024

Job Title: Money & Energy Adviser

Reports to: Money & Energy Advice Service Lead

Location: Based at home/preferred place of work, with travel across the region as required

Hours: 37.5 (full time) Monday to Friday. Hours to be agreed with successful candidate. Must be sufficiently flexible to work irregular hours as demanded by the requirements of the post

Contract: Full fixed term contract, ending 31 March 2026

Salary: 35 hpw £27,000 pa - pay review pending Jan 2025

(plus expenses, pension, and generous annual leave)

To deliver money and energy advice service for kidney patients struggling with their energy and water bills and other costs of living challenges. You will provide subject matter expert support within our Patient Support Services team, and will work closely with our Patient Support & Advocacy Officers to develop and grow this service in your area.

Summary
To raise awareness of the service and build strong relationships with kidney patients, professionals, and other kidney stakeholder groups in your defined geographic region.

Key responsibilities
• With support, establish the Kidney Care UK Money & Energy Advice Service in the region for patients and carers at risk of fuel poverty to access independent support on money and energy matters
• Responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the Money & Energy Advice Service across the region, effectively managing an ongoing caseload
• Provide practical advice to patients, assessing their needs and identifying sources of support to resolve financial, practical and psychosocial challenges.

• Activities will include creating budget plans, completing income maximisation checks and benefit claims, carrying out switching exercises and Home Energy Surveys (this is not an exclusive list of tasks)
• Responsible for identifying cases where FSA approved advice is required, and supporting patients in the referral of their case to our approved partner organisation or other appropriate regional/national services

• Act as a gateway to local information and access to:

• Kidney Care UK Patient Grants service, raising awareness of the service and supporting applications
• Kidney Care UK Patient Support & Advocacy Service, to ensure patients have access to reliable and accurate patient information relating to kidney disease, patient pathways, models of care, and patient choice
• Kidney Care UK Counselling Service and other appropriate services to meet patients’ emotional and physiological needs

• Work closely with local Kidney Care UK Patient Support & Advocacy Officers to ensure that patients receive expert advice in all areas of need, with smooth, effective handovers ensuring that patients feel supported and part of the Kidney Care UK ‘family’ at all times
• Maintain records on the Kidney Care UK database to support service delivery and communications with patients, and facility effective reporting to Kidney Care UK and our funders
• Raise awareness of Kidney Care UK and the benefit of its full range of Patient Support Services amongst kidney patients, their families, carers and professionals across the region
• Provide insight on patients’ concerns and unmet needs to inform Kidney Care UK research, campaigns, and new service development activity
• Work in a way that respects the personal, social, cultural and spiritual needs of the individual and maintains the confidentiality of information they may have shared with you

Are you great at talking to people?

We’re looking for someone to train as a Community Energy Champion to be able to provide energy advice to people in communities.

You will visit clients at home to complete Home Energy Audits, providing information and individualised support, and facilitating access to options which will improve people’s wellbeing and energy security. This will include recommending grants and helping complete applications and forms.  

As a Community Energy Champion, you will deliver face-to-face and virtual energy workshops to parent groups, carers groups, community groups and others. There is also the opportunity to  work with energy and water providers and other organisations to arrange themed workshop sessions.

This role will suit someone with excellent communication, planning skills, time management and an adaptable working style. Applicants should have relevant experience of delivering information and advice to a range of client groups. You must be confident using IT and will be trained to use our client database.

This is a part-time role (22.5 hours) and is 6 month fixed-term (possibility of extension) based at hub in Lewisham but also travelling across South London to carry out community and home visits. Own car would be an advantage.

Apply today!

We offer our employees:

· Inclusive values-based environment

· Competitive remuneration package

· Workplace pension scheme

· Generous 31 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays

· Opportunities for hybrid working

· Benenden Health Care

· Death in Service Benefit

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Employee Supported Volunteering scheme

· Development opportunities

· and more

Imago is committed to Safer Recruitment practices, and the post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please either submit your CV with a short covering note or visit our website for full details.

Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. We aim to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences, and see these differences as an asset, as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we work with. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion, and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within communities.

Imago recognises its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children, young people and adults at risk who access its services or with whom it comes into contact.

Are you a natural organiser, lover of to-do lists and adept at juggling different strands of work? We are looking for an all-round project manager to support our Operations team across our programmatic work and internal operations, to cover a maternity leave vacancy.

This will include working with our programme leads, assisting with project planning larger pieces of work, following up on task lists and deadlines, and making sure we are delivering on time.

You will be involved in liaising with external contractors on contracts and invoicing, and working with the Finance Manager on budgets and reporting for specific streams of work.

With a more internal focus, you’ll be assisting the Director in ensuring that individuals and teams are having regular reviews, strategic planning sessions, and submitting funding reports on time.

You’ll oversee planning of our regular team days, training and teambuilding events, working alongside other team members to make sure we are getting the most out of our time together.

You will help the Director to coordinate quarterly Board meetings and prepare relevant updates with input from the team.

This is a varied role in a small and fast-paced organisation. It would suit someone with a genuine interest in the work we do at ECIU, with project management or operations experience and good attention to detail.

Previous experience of working in a grant-funded organisation or communications role is beneficial but not essential.

The systems we use include: Microsoft 365 and Trello – ideally you have experience in these, or you are a fast learner!

Essential requirements:

• Demonstrable project management skills and experience including budget management
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
• Extremely organised with excellent time management
• Competent user of Excel/Google Sheets
• Interest in climate and energy issues
• A team player with good people skills.

Desirable experience:

• Experience of working in a grant-funded organisation
• Previous experience in a communications role or organisation.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office, Sharepoint, Teams, and Trello
• Previous experience of line management.

Hours and salary:

The role is 35 hours full time, we are also open to considering part-time with a minimum of 28 hours per week.

The full time salary is £40,000 per annum.

Location:

This is a hybrid role with an expectation to attend the office (in Borough) twice a week.

Job Description: Project Officer

Reporting to: Project Manager 

Base: Milton Keynes 

Job Type: Fixed Term 12 months’ with potential for extension 

Salary: £21,500 - £22,500 The National Energy Foundation 

The National Energy Foundation is an independent charity based in Milton Keynes, which has been at the forefront of improving the use of energy in buildings since 1988. We aim to give people, organisations and government the knowledge, support and inspiration they need to understand, manage and reduce the use of energy in buildings. 

Role Summary 

Our Project Officers are fundamental to the successful delivery of NEF’s programmes and projects. You will be responsible for core project deliverables, which will likely include significant contact with customers, members and funders of NEF. You will provide advice and guidance to the public through our helpline and case management services, managing a caseload of live customers throughout their end-to-end journey with NEF. You could be involved in any one of our work streams, which could include liaising with people in fuel poverty, young people and those seeking support and advice on how to reduce the carbon foot print of their home. 

Alongside this, you could be delivering awareness sessions or training to employers or the public; certainly, you’ll be representing NEF at public meetings and events. This role is very much about communication and people, but you’ll also need be organised, diligent and able to navigate various systems and processes. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide residents with information and advice via our telephone helpline, including checking their eligibility for grant funding for energy saving measures and making onward referrals to installers. 

• Provide advice regarding energy efficiency and fuel switching. 

• Prepare and deliver training to a range of audiences, providing information on the programmes and funding available. 

• Liaise between householders and their chosen installers to ensure the smooth installation of appropriate energy efficiency measures. 

• Researching and collaborating with potential clients to join our membership programmes and taking this through to sign up. 

• Manage a range of systems and processes, including relevant CRM systems and/or databases. 

• Adhere fully to NEF Quality Management Systems (QMS). 

• Provide secretariat services to programme steering groups, including arranging meetings, suggesting agendas, taking minutes and ensuring all participants are cognisant with the aims of the programme. 

• Assist the Project Manager with the administration and reporting of projects. 

• Support, assist and deputise for other members of the Foundation as workload and/or circumstances might require. 

• Other activities as agreed with Line Manager. 

Person Specification 

• Ability to work with and for the public in a caring and non-judgmental way. 

• Excellent verbal (including telephone) and written communication skills. 

• An enthusiastic approach and the ability to work both individually and as part of a team. 

• The ability to engage with people confidently and effectively; remotely, one-to-one and in groups. 

• Highly organised, with a methodical approach to projects and a keen eye for detail. 

• An interest in energy saving, energy efficiency and renewable energy (although training will also be given). 

• Ability and willingness to travel. Regular travel to events is a feature of the job, particularly during autumn, winter and spring. 

• Ability to work outside of office hours, by arrangement. 

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, Word, Office 365 and Dynamics 365. 

• Possession of a full UK driving license and use of a car with business insurance cover. 

Desirable (not essential) 

• A degree in a building or energy related subject or one where public health features as a major strand. 

• Experience of working with vulnerable adults. 

• A degree in a building or energy related subject or one where public health features as a major strand. 

• Experience of working with vulnerable adults. 

This main purpose of this role is to lead on initiatives within CSE's fuel poverty and energy advice work, ensuring effective delivery is aligned with CSE’s strategic objectives. Additionally, the role contributes to the organisational development through project oversight, staff management, and collaboration with senior management to drive forward CSE’s fuel poverty work programme and secure future funding.

Pay and conditions

• The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week).   
• The salary for the role will be £46,987-£56,283 (starting salary will depend on skills and experience).     
• You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays).

CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more.

We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.

Specific responsibilities

An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:

• To contribute significant expertise in fuel poverty support services, energy advice and energy saving interventions to other CSE projects.
• To manage projects with strategic importance within CSE’s work delivering advice on energy and fuel poverty support to a range of householders and liaise with, and report to project partners and funders on a timely basis.
• All projects are delivered in an effective, timely and resource efficient manner, and in accordance with the needs and priorities of both fuel poverty stakeholders and partners and the needs of clients and funders.
• Effective learning processes and practices are embedded in project development and delivery cycles; we are clear and honest about our strengths and weaknesses; and that key evidence is shared and used to inform the development and prioritisation of future projects.
• Work with the Director of HES to develop the organisation’s business plan for the year ahead, forecasting staffing needs and helping to establish the yearly budget for the team.
•  To oversee key aspects of delivery in the HES advice portfolio, including project monitoring and evaluation and supporting senior staff in their work.
• To lead the development of new project proposals, contributing realistic methods and accurate costing forecasts (including staff time and direct costs) and bringing project partners on board where necessary.
• To work with project managers to cultivate strategic positive relationships both locally and nationally to help realise funding opportunities to sustain and grow our work and impact, in line with CSE’s strategic objectives. 
• To develop partnerships and liaise with a range of stakeholders, potentially including other advice agencies, local authorities, voluntary sector associations and housing associations.
• To hold the role of Work Programme Lead for the Fuel Poverty & Vulnerable Customer Work Programme.

To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website.

Essential attributes for this role include:

• Understanding of the community and voluntary sector.
• Understanding of the UK energy system and the shifts required to achieve a smarter, greener, and fairer energy system.
• Experience of project delivery, including planning, team management, task allocation and budgeting.
• Knowledge and experience of a range of different funding sources and experience of building relationships with funders.

Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description.

How to apply

To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our website. Also, please send A CV (maximum 3 pages) with your personal information removed and a cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for the role and how your skills and experience relate to the person specification.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 (noon) on Monday 28 October 2024.  

Interviews are expected to take place Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 November 2024, though this is subject to change.  

If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

To support the delivery of quantitative or technical components of projects within the Research and Analysis (R&A) team and to contribute knowledge, data analysis and research skills to a range of CSE projects across all teams.

Pay and conditions

• The role is full-time 37.5 hours per week.
• The salary for the role will be £27,121-£32,486 per year.
• You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays).

CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more.

We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.

Specific responsibilities

An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:

• Support research and technical projects or activities using data analysis, statistical analysis, modelling and mapping tools (both in-house and external) or other quantitative techniques.
• Produce high quality written material for reports and other publications by summarising key research findings, presenting effective visualisation of data and producing well evidenced research findings.
• Communicate outputs effectively to internal team members and support the communication of outputs to external stakeholders.
• Ensure project data is well organised and appropriately stored and shared in line with any legal and ethical requirements.
• Apply appropriate and reproducible analytical methods.
• Be a proficient user of Excel and other data analysis tools (such as R, SPSS, SQL, Python, GIS, QGIS)
• Continuously improve research and analysis skills through online training, knowledge sharing within the R&A team, and mentorship from senior staff.
• Contribute to the method write up in research bids or consultancy proposals.
• Contribute to one or more of CSE’s strategic work programmes (see Organisational Strategy 2024-28), supporting idea development and impact activities.

Essential attributes for this role include:

• A degree level qualification or equivalent in a relevant field (for example energy, economics, STEM subjects, social science or data analytics).
• Experience of managing, cleaning, processing and analysing data using Excel and tools such as R, SPSS, etc.
• Experience of writing up research outputs and effectively communicating complex issues.
• Ability to write high quality research reports and publications with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to present research findings in accessible and compelling ways for a range of audiences.
• Ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage own workload.

How to apply

To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our website. Your application should demonstrate your suitability for the role against the criteria outlined in the person specification. Please complete the application form and provide a 2-page CV. The application form asks you to provide up to 350-word answers to each of these three questions:

1. Please can you describe your motivations for applying to CSE for the Junior Analyst role. 
2. Please can you describe the experience you bring to the role and how it relates to the job description.
3. Please can you describe how this role relates to your career aspirations.

The closing date for applications is midday on Monday 11 November 2024.

Interviews are expected to take place Friday 22 November & Monday 25 November 2024, though this is subject to change.  

If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

We are helping to build an energy system that’s good for people and good for the planet. And we need your help.

Low Carbon Hub is looking for a Marketing and Communications Coordinator to support the development and delivery of campaigns, manage social media accounts, build a strong online presence, and help tell our stories. It’s a varied, interesting and busy job as part of a leading community energy organisation.

If you’re a curious and engaged communicator who works well under your own initiative and is  keen to work in a values-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you. 

Overall purpose of post

The Marketing and Communications Coordinator will have a key role to play in delivering the marketing and communications strategy of Low Carbon Hub. It is a busy role that works across multiple projects with multiple partners, and you will actively input into plans for project delivery. The post holder will write, edit, coordinate and publish content across various channels including websites, social media, press releases, print and online communications and marketing materials.

As part of a small team in a busy environment, we are looking for someone who can proactively get stuck in and be comfortable working flexibly to take on ad hoc tasks when they arise. You will get to be involved in all aspects of communications and work on a variety of interesting projects as part of a leading community energy organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing

• Support the development and delivery of marketing plans for new and existing products and services, including community energy share offers.
• Identify, investigate and recommend opportunities for reaching new audiences, such as potential investors.
• Co-ordinate the design and development of digital and offline marketing collateral to meet organisational objectives, and in consultation with project partners.
• Provide marketing support for events such as AGM, conferences, webinars.
• Represent Low Carbon Hub at events, such as community events, attend meetings, run stalls and give presentations.

Communications

• Lead on developing and uploading engaging content for the Low Carbon Hub website as well as programme websites, such as Action on Carbon and Energy in Schools and Energy Solutions Oxfordshire.
• Manage social media channels, including the creation of engaging content, using the appropriate tone and voice, and lead on responding to and starting conversations to build brand awareness.
• Produce, edit and distribute updates and key material for internal and external audiences such as newsletters, reports, and case studies.
• Provide communications support for Low Carbon Hub programmes such as the Energy Advice Programme and Helpdesk service.
• Work closely with the Community Engagement Manager to develop communications support for low carbon community groups.
• Stay up to date on relevant current affairs and communications trends, building these into our regular communication mix.
• Capture learning and contribute to monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Liaise with, and report to, project partners and funders on a timely basis.

Press

• Field inquiries from press, politicians and service users.
• Create press releases and statements as needed.
• Maintain reporting system for media appearances.

Brand

• Ensure consistent branding is used throughout the organisation and help maintain brand reputation.
• Act as brand champion.

Selection criteria: Experience, knowledge and skills

Essential:

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a dedicated marketing or communications role.
• Demonstrable ability to manage multiple projects and deliver to a high standard.
• Ability to market and coordinate events.
• Excellent understanding of digital platforms and know-how to deliver campaigns.
• An excellent grasp of English and the ability to write concise, focused copy tailored for different audiences, with excellent proofreading skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate and translate complex messages into memorable and engaging ones.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise with external contacts and a range of stakeholders.
• A team player with the ability to build relationships with our partners.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, assess and prioritise workload and deliver to a deadline.
• Ability to work flexibly in a small team.
• A commitment to the Low Carbon Hub’s work and mission.

Desirable:

• Able to use Wordpress, Canva, Mailchimp, Hootsuite and Adobe InDesign, or similar programmes.
• Experience in briefing and managing external suppliers such as designers.
• Ability to set up metrics to increase understanding of the impact of marketing activity and to report and use evaluation for improvement.
• Experience of working with Office 365, Trello, Google Analytics, and social analytics.

How to apply

• Please use the application form (available from our website) to apply. Your application should demonstrate how your skills and experience relate to the selection criteria above.
• Any accompanying CVs and supporting letters will not be considered as part of the application process.
• The deadline for applications is midnight, Wednesday 30 October 2024.
• Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 November 2024. These will take place in person at our offices in Oxford.

Collaborate closely with our Senior Fundraising Manager to identify funding opportunities, develop compelling proposals, support individual giving and contribute to bid writing for projects that align with CSE’s strategic goals.

Pay and conditions

• The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) but will consider a minimum of 30 hours.
• The salary for the role will be £27,121 to £32,486
• You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays).

CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more.

We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.

Specific responsibilities

An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:

• Write compelling funding pitches for projects or fundraising campaigns.
• Represent CSE at external events to promote our work, support horizon scanning and identify future partners for the fundraising team to work with.
• Maintain accurate and up to date fundraising content on website, all other CSE communications channels and third-party platforms.
• Support the running of online and in-person events to raise awareness of CSE’s work with key stakeholders and potential funders.
• Steward current individual supporters, building engagement through a supporter journey.
• Develop campaigns and appeals to engage with new audiences and encourage new supporters.
• Ensure all income and donations are processed, and acknowledged appropriately, including using systems for accurately managing supporter data.
• Research Trusts and Foundations to identify prospects with objectives which align with CSE’s strategic goals. Collate this information in an appropriate, accessible format.
• Develop creative ways of presenting CSE to engage corporate partners leading to mutually beneficial relationships with social purpose.
• Write content for sections of bids.

To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website.

Essential attributes for this role include:

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
• Competence with MS Office programmes – in particular Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
• Excellent verbal and written communication expertise, able to communicate complex ideas to a range of audiences.
• Empathetic and communicative – able to nurture and build relationships with a wide range of donors and supporters.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and with limited supervision and as part of a team.
• Good time management skills, including priority setting, multi-tasking and problem-solving.
• Understanding of trust and foundation funders.

Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description.

How to apply

To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our website. Your application should demonstrate your suitability for the role against the criteria outlined in the person specification.

The closing date for applications is 12pm on Tuesday 29 October 2024

Interviews are expected to take place Tuesday 5 or Wednesday 6 November 2024, though this is subject to change.  

If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

The Communications Intern is a member of the Development and External Affairs team. Their key focus is enabling impactful content production and championing high communications standards. The comms intern will report to the Communications and Publicity Manager and will support the development of a consistent and effective brand story that engages and unites both our external and internal audiences.

Pay and conditions

• The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week). 9-month fixed term contract.
• The salary for the role will be £23,850 (starting salary will depend on skills and experience).
• You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays).

CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more.

We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.

Specific responsibilities

An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:

• Create engaging digital content for website, social media, and e-newsletters, through written copy and graphics.
• Support the management of CSE’s website, including uploading and editing content.
• Plan, manage, and deliver 4-6 small (30-40 people) in person or larger online (100 people) events annually, including coordination of logistics, content development, and stakeholder engagement.
• Support with edits to designed materials including factsheets and leaflets using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Support internal communications including organising systems and producing our monthly internal e-newsletter by creating content that motivates employees and informs them of important issues.
• Support with digital channel optimisation including PPC, SEO, social media (paid and organic).
• Support the development of CSE’s social media presence through content creation, scheduling posts, monitoring engagement and reporting.
• Contribute to the operational success of CSE by assisting the team with administrative and organisational duties as necessary. Collaborate with all teams to ensure cohesive delivery of our brand story across the organisation and through all communications.
• Collaborate with teams to monitor brand health, analyse audience insights, and refine our communications strategy.
• Ensure content strategy and resulting core content (incl. image library management, print production, core content, copywriting, designed asset production, and management) is up to date, consistent with our brand guidelines, of high quality and readily available for use by the CSE teams.

To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website.

Essential attributes for this role include:

• Minimum Maths and English GCSE.
• Experience of using social media to engage with communities and individuals.
• Basic knowledge of graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Creative – ability to translate business requirements into engaging content. Ability to present complex information in an accessible and appropriate manner. In particular, creating engaging visual content.
• Flexible and able to respond professionally to changing briefs, deadlines and priorities.

Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description.

How to apply

To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our website. Your application should demonstrate your suitability for the role against the criteria outlined in the person specification.

The closing date for applications is 11:59pm on Thursday 31 October 2024.

Interviews are expected to take place Monday 18 or  Tuesday 19 November 2024, though this is subject to change.  

If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

The Fundraising Development Officer will raise the profile of David Lewis across the North West of England, growing and nurturing new and existing relationships with supporters.

They will be proactive, dynamic, and creative, as well as being super organised, working autonomously, but also enjoying being part of a passionate talented team, bringing the energy and emotion of our work to life for supporters.

The Fundraising Development Officer will ensure that fundraising activity is implemented and managed to deliver targets in line with the annual budget and financial strategy.

The Fundraising Development Officer will work closely with members of the team to recruit, support and manage a network of fundraising supporters and volunteers.

Clean Air Fund is a global philanthropic organisation that brings together and supports governments, campaigners, researchers, funders and businesses to create a world where everyone breathes clean air.

Their ambitious Clean Air for All strategy (2023-2026) aims to:

• Galvanise global leaders to agree significant action on air pollution
• Drive significant progress on reducing air pollution in at least 8 countries and 55 cities, through ambitious laws and policies
• Encourage at least 75 multinational companies to commit to ambitious plans to reduce their air pollution footprints
• Catalyse a total of $250 million in funds for air quality programming

We are partnering with Clean Air Fund in their search for a Funder Relations Manager to join their team for a maternity cover. The current postholder leaves on 20th December. We’re ideally seeking someone to start in December, or January at the latest.

The Funder Relations Manager holds a critical role in the Fundraising team, leading relationship management with institutional funders to ensure the best possible donor experience, while also supporting key governance activities for Clean Air Fund’s Board and Grants and Charitable Activities Committee.

This role is also responsible for the implementation of Clean Air Fund’s donor engagement strategy that supports high-value institutional and programme grants and implementing donor relationship knowledge-sharing systems and processes across the organisation.

The Clean Air Fund’s fundraising strategy is supported by key relationships with major core funders who also hold positions on committees, making these relationships vital. The role acts as an intermediary between the Clean Air Fund and its donors, managing significant funding streams from major funders like Ikea Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, CIFF, Oak Foundation, FIA, and Quadrature.

Ideal skills and experience: 

• Experience working with large institutional funders and handling substantial grants, ideally in a fast-paced environment
• Strong project management skills and confidence in managing complex, multifaceted relationships
• Credibility and assurance in overseeing donor reporting, key governance matters, and managing grant committees
• A background in larger NGOs, charities, or funding organisations, with a solid understanding of how philanthropic funders operate
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work effectively with senior leadership both internally and externally

Please get in touch ASAP, ideally during w/c 21/10.Ed Cherry at QuarterFive will be in touch with suitable candidates to share the detailed brief. Closing date: Monday 28th October

Application will be by CV (cover letter not necessary). The interview process will include a pre-interview task followed by a Q&A interview, likely to take place during the week commencing 4th November.

The role

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for working with Cruse in partnership with the Southern Gas Network (SGN) to support people experiencing a bereavement, with help and information to alleviate fuel poverty, enabling them to maintain a safe and warm home.

The Project Coordinator will work collaboratively across Cruse with our communications team, finance team, data team and service teams, to help extend the reach of these valuable services to bereaved people. This includes upskilling staff and volunteers with regard to fuel poverty, with training information and resources. Develop and support drop-in sessions, groups and community events. Raising awareness through communications / digital / newsletters etc and Providing monitoring reports to evaluation the services provided.

Criminal Record Checks

All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online: 

· Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice

· Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice

Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.

We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.